Demons and Angels
Disclaimer: I don't own Escaflowne, I just write about it for others to enjoy.
Chapter Eleven
"Enter Varie and Folken."
"That was a cruel fate, but if anyone deserved it he did. Killing defenseless children is intolerable! Though I shouldn't have let my temper get the best of me. If it's not one thing getting the best of me it's another. Now, to return to my guest room for a well deserved good nights slumber." Hitomi thought aloud. "Our portal that I called to bring me here, come forth and take me away, transport me to my guest room." Hitomi chanted as she held her hand out in front of her, pointing it at the floor, with her fingers spread out, she was soon engulfed by flames and transported to the room, landing on the bed. She soon found herself in the land of dreams, and she thought.
~*~
"Van? Moraf? Anybody? Where are you?" Hitomi called out as she stood, surrounded by total darkness.
"The question is where are you." A female voice came from the blackness.
"Who are you?!" Hitomi asked as she got into battle stance.
"The question is we, who are we." A male's voice corrected her.
"What?" Hitomi asked in a confused voice. "Is this a vision?" Hitomi asked as she began to relax her tense body.
"Yes and no." The female's voice answered as a woman with long black hair, a white dress, and two dots on her forehead showed herself. "I am Varie, Van's mother." Varie introduced herself.
"It's an honor to meet you Queen Varie." Hitomi greeted with a slight bow.
"The honor is mine." Varie commented.
"And I am Van's brother, Folken." The man stated as he revealed himself, his blue hair glistened in the newly shed light.
"A pleasure to meet you." Hitomi greeted. "I'm."
"We know who you are Princess. and the pleasure is mine." Folken interrupted.
"Ok.um, why are you two not with Van?" Hitomi asked.
"Because, we are in Atlantis." Folken answered.
"ATLANTIS?!" Hitomi exclaimed.
"Yes, and that is why we are calling to you like this." Varie clarified.
"Calling to me?" Hitomi asked in a bit of a daze. "That's why you said yes and no." Hitomi commented.
"Exactly, we wish to show you images, sort of like your visions, but we are in your mind, the only way we know how to contact people on Gaia." Varie explained.
"You guessed it Princess, Atlantis is not on Gaia." Folken stated before Hitomi could say a word.
"And many people are looking for the portal to get here, which only few know." Varie said as their surroundings turned from darkness into that of a country, where flowers, grass, and cherry blossom trees grew wild, where mountains surrounded the paradise. "Very few know that the portal must be summoned, and not by just anyone, but two people, and not just any two people, the gateway must be opened by someone with Draconian blood, and a person of Demon blood." Varie explained.
"WHAT?! How can that be?" Hitomi asked.
"Demons and Draconians were not always enemies. Long ago they were friends and allies, which is why people easily believe Draconians were another form of Demon after the accident. One day, because the elders were afraid that humans would be able to over power and force a Draconian into opening a portal to Atlantis, where they weren't entirely welcome, they devised a plan to, in a way, program the portal to only open when both a Demon and Draconian use the power stone to summon it, being as Draconians barely ever left their paradise." Varie explained.
"Power stone?" Hitomi asked.
"Yes, the pendant you wear around your neck is one." Varie clarified.
"But, how did I get one?" Hitomi asked as she held her necklace.
"The Draconians developed these power stones, which the Demons liked very much, so the Draconians gave one to everybody, of both races, for they lived together in that time, when the portal between Darkan and Atlantis was always open, joining the two. This was before their plan about the portal." Varie explained.
"Why? Why did the Demons and Draconians grow up to hate one another?" Hitomi asked with her head bowed, her hair covering her eyes.
"Because both races were foolish. They believed that they had to be more powerful then the other race, and thus cutting off their ties with one another, and closing the portal. The Demons trained in there ancient magic, while Draconians built something called the fate altering engine." Folken stated as scenes of both Demons practicing and a giant machine flashed before Hitomi's eyes.
"They used this machine during the war that broke out, the Draconians managed to reopen the portal that linked the two countries. When the Draconians used the device to try and enhance their power, and their luck, something went wrong." Varie explained.
"The end result of the malfunction was that nearly all of both Darkan and Atlantis were destroyed. The Demons never forgave the Draconians for their losses, and the Draconians blamed the Demons for so called forcing them to make such a thing." Folken described.
"I may be a Demon, but I could never blame Van for what happened so long ago. I know of that war, but I never knew all the details. Thank you for telling me." Hitomi stated.
"People must learn of the past so it doesn't repeat itself. That tragedy is over, it's time for both sides to forget their hatred, and try for peace." Varie said wisely.
"I agree. Demons may not care too much for peace, but they like it nonetheless. Maybe having Van as my suitor will change some things." Hitomi mentioned.
"More then you think." Varie commented.
"Huh? What is that suppose to."
"We called to you so we could warn you." Folken cut in.
"Warn me? Of what?" Hitomi asked.
"Zaibach knows about the power pendant and that it is needed to open the portal. There is a good chance they'll try to get yours." Folken explained.
"But they don't know how to open the portal, that is why you and Van must summon it before Zaibach can make its move." Varie commented.
"Why would I want to open the portal?" Hitomi asked.
"So you and Van can come here. There is something we need to give the two of you that will help you in the war to come." Folken answered.
"WAR?!" Hitomi asked.
"Yes, that is why Zaibach wants to come to Atlantis. They wish to find the fate alteration engine that lies dormant. They believe that it can make them invincible; little do they know about its true, awful power." Varie explained.
"But that is not what we want to give you. What we will give you will help you destroy that dreadful thing once and for all. We wish to give you."
Hitomi awoke with a start before Folken could finish his sentence.
'I sense something.Zaibach! Darn them! I'll scare the living hell out of them for waking me up, if not kill them!' Hitomi's mind screamed as she got up, tucked her pendant in her shirt, and blended into the shadows. 'I have to see Van.' Hitomi thought.
~*~
In the castle's throne room, decorated with elaborate carvings and vibrant colors, Van stood in front of his throne while the Zaibach troops stood on the carpet below.
"I am General Zeres, King Van, and my troops demand to know why someone from your kingdom attacked last night, leaving one of our men dead." Zeres stated.
"No one from this kingdom attacked you last night." Van said defensively.
"That's a lie! The dagger had Fanellia's sent on it." Dilandau jumped in.
"Van's right, no one that originates from Fanellia attacked." Darosin stated as he stepped out of the shadows, in between Van and Dilandau, facing Dilandau.
"Darosin?! What are you doing here?" Dilandau asked in a demanding tone.
"Protecting." Darosin answered.
"You never were one for words. Protecting, huh? Protecting who?" Dilandau asked in an annoyed tone.
"Who do you think?!" Darosin answered, getting equally annoyed. "Oh wait, I forgot, you don't think. Especially since you believe you can go against our Princess." Darosin added with a smirk.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Dilandau said as he tried to keep his cool.
"Don't give me that bull Dilandau! You and I both know how much our Princess HATES Zaibach, and yet you've allied with them." Darosin explained. "Sele deserved to die, and so do you." Darosin added.
"How did you know that it was Sele who died? You killed him, didn't you?" Dilandau asked on an angered tone.
"No, I did! Got a problem with it Dilly?!" Hitomi asked as she walked out of the shadows. "For your information Zeres, I didn't attack your camp, because I always go straight for my prey." Hitomi clarified. "You're right." Hitomi stated as she sniffed her hand. "I do smell like Fanellia." She said with a smirk.
"More like Fanel." Moraf commented as he too strolled out of the shadows, next to Merle.
"Hi.Hit.Hitomi? Princess? What are you doing here?" Dilandau asked with a bit of a stutter.
"Moraf kindly asked me to go on vacation with him, so here I am." Hitomi answered.
"Then why is Darosin here?" Dilandau asked.
"Because, he's protecting my new suitor." Hitomi stated as she walked up to Van, wrapped her arms around his waist, and laid her head on his chest. "Van Fanel. So.BE NICE!" Hitomi commanded.
"Why is."
"Has anyone told you that you ask too many questions? Now go! And take those pathetic troops with you before you end up like your "mentor"." Hitomi stated and watched as they stood there in fear, not budging. "NOW!!!" Hitomi yelled, making the entire castle shudder, and the Zaibach troops ran out of the castle fearing for their lives, for they saw fire in her eyes.
"I always said Hitomi knows how to clear a room, now you know why." Moraf commented.
"Yes, she can, and quite gracefully if I do say so myself." Darosin agreed.
"Hitomi? Why did you let them go?" Moraf asked with a confused look on his face. "I mean, you hate Zaibach, and you destroy everything you hate, yet you spared them.why?" Moraf questioned.
"Because, this room is so beautiful that I doubt Van would have appreciated it if I painted it with their blood." Hitomi answered.
"That's our Princess, always thinking of others." Darosin stated. "Others that aren't her enemies that is." Darosin added with a hint of sarcasm.
"You know Darosin, I think you have talked more in this past hour then you have since the day you arrived." Merle commented.
"Yeah.uh.wait a second. Hitomi normally jumps in right about now, what is she." Moraf mentioned as he turned around to see Hitomi and Van still standing in front of the throne.
Hitomi had her eyes closed, with her head resting against Van's chest and her arms were still around Van's waist. Van also had his eyes closed as he held Hitomi's head lightly against his chest with one hand, and resting his other hand on her back.
"Ah.I see." Moraf added while his arm snaked it's way around Merle's waist.
"You people and your human emotions, looking so content, you're making me sick." Darosin commented with a bit of sarcasm in his voice.
"You'll find someone you care about one day and then you'll know how we feel." Moraf said softly as he pulled Merle closer.
"I already have, but I fear she hates me." Darosin whispered, but Hitomi and Moraf heard it.
"You like a girl?" Hitomi asked as she and Van walked over to the others.
"Not a girl, a young lady." Darosin corrected.
"Why do you think she hates you?" Van asked.
"Because, I'm a demon and she.she's a Draconian." Darosin admitted.
"So, I'm a Draconian and I love Hitomi, so why can't this young lady love you?" Van asked.
"I don't know." Darosin started.
"Well would you look at that, big, bad Darosin afraid of a young lady. What is this world coming to?" Moraf asked sarcastically.
"It may be coming to an end if Zaibach isn't stopped. They wish to start a war." Hitomi stated.
"WHAT?!" Merle screamed.
"You heard me." Hitomi answered.
"How would you know that?" Van asked.
"Because, believe it or not Van, I saw your mother and your brother. It was like a vision only they were the ones controlling it. They told me things about the past, and about what Zaibach is planning." Hitomi explained.
"I believe you." Van stated.
"So how do they plan on bringing a war about?" Moraf asked.
"Varie, Van's mother, told me that long ago Demons and Draconians lived together in peace and the barriers between the countries were connected to one another. The Draconians created something called the "power stone" and gave one to each Draconian and each Demon. My pendant is one of those stones." Hitomi started her explanation.
"You mean the powers that your pendant possess was created by Draconians?" Darosin asked.
"Yes, and the pendant is also needed to open the portal to Atlantis." Hitomi answered.
"So, what is Zaibach planning anyway?" Moraf asked.
"In that time of peace, both sides began to believe that they had to be stronger then the other, and replaced the barriers. Demons practice magic while the Draconians built a machine that could enhance luck. Soon there was a war and the machine was used.but something went wrong and the engine nearly destroyed all of both Darkan and Atlantis. Our kind never forgave the Draconians for their losses, and the Draconians never forgave our kind for forcing them into making such a horrible thing." Hitomi informed.
"Let me guess, Zaibach wants to claim the fate alteration engine?" Van asked.
"Yes.how did you know what the thing's called?" Hitomi asked.
"Mother told me that story when I was a child, that why I refuse to hate Demons. It was our fault as much as theirs, plus it happened so long ago that it needs to be forgotten." Van answered. "They must never be allowed to get their hands on it! Or it will be the end of Gaia." Van added.
"We must go to Atlantis, Varie and Folken said they could give us something that would destroy the thing once and for all." Hitomi mentioned.
"Yes." Van replied.
"I'm in!" Merle stated.
"That goes for me too." Moraf commented.
"I go where he goes, remember?" Darosin asked sarcastically, indirectly saying that he was up to it.
"Right." Hitomi said cheerfully.
"It's settled then, we leave at dawn." Van stated.
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A/N: How was that? Was it worth the wait? Sorry it took so long, work has been a drag. I kindly ask that if you like Sailor Moon to please check out the fic Meteorite and I made called, Sailors of a different Kind. Much appreciated. Thank you everyone who reviewed!*^_^* I ask for at least 5 more reviews for the next chapter and my vacation is coming up soon so I hope to have the next one up shortly.*^_^*
Disclaimer: I don't own Escaflowne, I just write about it for others to enjoy.
Chapter Eleven
"Enter Varie and Folken."
"That was a cruel fate, but if anyone deserved it he did. Killing defenseless children is intolerable! Though I shouldn't have let my temper get the best of me. If it's not one thing getting the best of me it's another. Now, to return to my guest room for a well deserved good nights slumber." Hitomi thought aloud. "Our portal that I called to bring me here, come forth and take me away, transport me to my guest room." Hitomi chanted as she held her hand out in front of her, pointing it at the floor, with her fingers spread out, she was soon engulfed by flames and transported to the room, landing on the bed. She soon found herself in the land of dreams, and she thought.
~*~
"Van? Moraf? Anybody? Where are you?" Hitomi called out as she stood, surrounded by total darkness.
"The question is where are you." A female voice came from the blackness.
"Who are you?!" Hitomi asked as she got into battle stance.
"The question is we, who are we." A male's voice corrected her.
"What?" Hitomi asked in a confused voice. "Is this a vision?" Hitomi asked as she began to relax her tense body.
"Yes and no." The female's voice answered as a woman with long black hair, a white dress, and two dots on her forehead showed herself. "I am Varie, Van's mother." Varie introduced herself.
"It's an honor to meet you Queen Varie." Hitomi greeted with a slight bow.
"The honor is mine." Varie commented.
"And I am Van's brother, Folken." The man stated as he revealed himself, his blue hair glistened in the newly shed light.
"A pleasure to meet you." Hitomi greeted. "I'm."
"We know who you are Princess. and the pleasure is mine." Folken interrupted.
"Ok.um, why are you two not with Van?" Hitomi asked.
"Because, we are in Atlantis." Folken answered.
"ATLANTIS?!" Hitomi exclaimed.
"Yes, and that is why we are calling to you like this." Varie clarified.
"Calling to me?" Hitomi asked in a bit of a daze. "That's why you said yes and no." Hitomi commented.
"Exactly, we wish to show you images, sort of like your visions, but we are in your mind, the only way we know how to contact people on Gaia." Varie explained.
"You guessed it Princess, Atlantis is not on Gaia." Folken stated before Hitomi could say a word.
"And many people are looking for the portal to get here, which only few know." Varie said as their surroundings turned from darkness into that of a country, where flowers, grass, and cherry blossom trees grew wild, where mountains surrounded the paradise. "Very few know that the portal must be summoned, and not by just anyone, but two people, and not just any two people, the gateway must be opened by someone with Draconian blood, and a person of Demon blood." Varie explained.
"WHAT?! How can that be?" Hitomi asked.
"Demons and Draconians were not always enemies. Long ago they were friends and allies, which is why people easily believe Draconians were another form of Demon after the accident. One day, because the elders were afraid that humans would be able to over power and force a Draconian into opening a portal to Atlantis, where they weren't entirely welcome, they devised a plan to, in a way, program the portal to only open when both a Demon and Draconian use the power stone to summon it, being as Draconians barely ever left their paradise." Varie explained.
"Power stone?" Hitomi asked.
"Yes, the pendant you wear around your neck is one." Varie clarified.
"But, how did I get one?" Hitomi asked as she held her necklace.
"The Draconians developed these power stones, which the Demons liked very much, so the Draconians gave one to everybody, of both races, for they lived together in that time, when the portal between Darkan and Atlantis was always open, joining the two. This was before their plan about the portal." Varie explained.
"Why? Why did the Demons and Draconians grow up to hate one another?" Hitomi asked with her head bowed, her hair covering her eyes.
"Because both races were foolish. They believed that they had to be more powerful then the other race, and thus cutting off their ties with one another, and closing the portal. The Demons trained in there ancient magic, while Draconians built something called the fate altering engine." Folken stated as scenes of both Demons practicing and a giant machine flashed before Hitomi's eyes.
"They used this machine during the war that broke out, the Draconians managed to reopen the portal that linked the two countries. When the Draconians used the device to try and enhance their power, and their luck, something went wrong." Varie explained.
"The end result of the malfunction was that nearly all of both Darkan and Atlantis were destroyed. The Demons never forgave the Draconians for their losses, and the Draconians blamed the Demons for so called forcing them to make such a thing." Folken described.
"I may be a Demon, but I could never blame Van for what happened so long ago. I know of that war, but I never knew all the details. Thank you for telling me." Hitomi stated.
"People must learn of the past so it doesn't repeat itself. That tragedy is over, it's time for both sides to forget their hatred, and try for peace." Varie said wisely.
"I agree. Demons may not care too much for peace, but they like it nonetheless. Maybe having Van as my suitor will change some things." Hitomi mentioned.
"More then you think." Varie commented.
"Huh? What is that suppose to."
"We called to you so we could warn you." Folken cut in.
"Warn me? Of what?" Hitomi asked.
"Zaibach knows about the power pendant and that it is needed to open the portal. There is a good chance they'll try to get yours." Folken explained.
"But they don't know how to open the portal, that is why you and Van must summon it before Zaibach can make its move." Varie commented.
"Why would I want to open the portal?" Hitomi asked.
"So you and Van can come here. There is something we need to give the two of you that will help you in the war to come." Folken answered.
"WAR?!" Hitomi asked.
"Yes, that is why Zaibach wants to come to Atlantis. They wish to find the fate alteration engine that lies dormant. They believe that it can make them invincible; little do they know about its true, awful power." Varie explained.
"But that is not what we want to give you. What we will give you will help you destroy that dreadful thing once and for all. We wish to give you."
Hitomi awoke with a start before Folken could finish his sentence.
'I sense something.Zaibach! Darn them! I'll scare the living hell out of them for waking me up, if not kill them!' Hitomi's mind screamed as she got up, tucked her pendant in her shirt, and blended into the shadows. 'I have to see Van.' Hitomi thought.
~*~
In the castle's throne room, decorated with elaborate carvings and vibrant colors, Van stood in front of his throne while the Zaibach troops stood on the carpet below.
"I am General Zeres, King Van, and my troops demand to know why someone from your kingdom attacked last night, leaving one of our men dead." Zeres stated.
"No one from this kingdom attacked you last night." Van said defensively.
"That's a lie! The dagger had Fanellia's sent on it." Dilandau jumped in.
"Van's right, no one that originates from Fanellia attacked." Darosin stated as he stepped out of the shadows, in between Van and Dilandau, facing Dilandau.
"Darosin?! What are you doing here?" Dilandau asked in a demanding tone.
"Protecting." Darosin answered.
"You never were one for words. Protecting, huh? Protecting who?" Dilandau asked in an annoyed tone.
"Who do you think?!" Darosin answered, getting equally annoyed. "Oh wait, I forgot, you don't think. Especially since you believe you can go against our Princess." Darosin added with a smirk.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Dilandau said as he tried to keep his cool.
"Don't give me that bull Dilandau! You and I both know how much our Princess HATES Zaibach, and yet you've allied with them." Darosin explained. "Sele deserved to die, and so do you." Darosin added.
"How did you know that it was Sele who died? You killed him, didn't you?" Dilandau asked on an angered tone.
"No, I did! Got a problem with it Dilly?!" Hitomi asked as she walked out of the shadows. "For your information Zeres, I didn't attack your camp, because I always go straight for my prey." Hitomi clarified. "You're right." Hitomi stated as she sniffed her hand. "I do smell like Fanellia." She said with a smirk.
"More like Fanel." Moraf commented as he too strolled out of the shadows, next to Merle.
"Hi.Hit.Hitomi? Princess? What are you doing here?" Dilandau asked with a bit of a stutter.
"Moraf kindly asked me to go on vacation with him, so here I am." Hitomi answered.
"Then why is Darosin here?" Dilandau asked.
"Because, he's protecting my new suitor." Hitomi stated as she walked up to Van, wrapped her arms around his waist, and laid her head on his chest. "Van Fanel. So.BE NICE!" Hitomi commanded.
"Why is."
"Has anyone told you that you ask too many questions? Now go! And take those pathetic troops with you before you end up like your "mentor"." Hitomi stated and watched as they stood there in fear, not budging. "NOW!!!" Hitomi yelled, making the entire castle shudder, and the Zaibach troops ran out of the castle fearing for their lives, for they saw fire in her eyes.
"I always said Hitomi knows how to clear a room, now you know why." Moraf commented.
"Yes, she can, and quite gracefully if I do say so myself." Darosin agreed.
"Hitomi? Why did you let them go?" Moraf asked with a confused look on his face. "I mean, you hate Zaibach, and you destroy everything you hate, yet you spared them.why?" Moraf questioned.
"Because, this room is so beautiful that I doubt Van would have appreciated it if I painted it with their blood." Hitomi answered.
"That's our Princess, always thinking of others." Darosin stated. "Others that aren't her enemies that is." Darosin added with a hint of sarcasm.
"You know Darosin, I think you have talked more in this past hour then you have since the day you arrived." Merle commented.
"Yeah.uh.wait a second. Hitomi normally jumps in right about now, what is she." Moraf mentioned as he turned around to see Hitomi and Van still standing in front of the throne.
Hitomi had her eyes closed, with her head resting against Van's chest and her arms were still around Van's waist. Van also had his eyes closed as he held Hitomi's head lightly against his chest with one hand, and resting his other hand on her back.
"Ah.I see." Moraf added while his arm snaked it's way around Merle's waist.
"You people and your human emotions, looking so content, you're making me sick." Darosin commented with a bit of sarcasm in his voice.
"You'll find someone you care about one day and then you'll know how we feel." Moraf said softly as he pulled Merle closer.
"I already have, but I fear she hates me." Darosin whispered, but Hitomi and Moraf heard it.
"You like a girl?" Hitomi asked as she and Van walked over to the others.
"Not a girl, a young lady." Darosin corrected.
"Why do you think she hates you?" Van asked.
"Because, I'm a demon and she.she's a Draconian." Darosin admitted.
"So, I'm a Draconian and I love Hitomi, so why can't this young lady love you?" Van asked.
"I don't know." Darosin started.
"Well would you look at that, big, bad Darosin afraid of a young lady. What is this world coming to?" Moraf asked sarcastically.
"It may be coming to an end if Zaibach isn't stopped. They wish to start a war." Hitomi stated.
"WHAT?!" Merle screamed.
"You heard me." Hitomi answered.
"How would you know that?" Van asked.
"Because, believe it or not Van, I saw your mother and your brother. It was like a vision only they were the ones controlling it. They told me things about the past, and about what Zaibach is planning." Hitomi explained.
"I believe you." Van stated.
"So how do they plan on bringing a war about?" Moraf asked.
"Varie, Van's mother, told me that long ago Demons and Draconians lived together in peace and the barriers between the countries were connected to one another. The Draconians created something called the "power stone" and gave one to each Draconian and each Demon. My pendant is one of those stones." Hitomi started her explanation.
"You mean the powers that your pendant possess was created by Draconians?" Darosin asked.
"Yes, and the pendant is also needed to open the portal to Atlantis." Hitomi answered.
"So, what is Zaibach planning anyway?" Moraf asked.
"In that time of peace, both sides began to believe that they had to be stronger then the other, and replaced the barriers. Demons practice magic while the Draconians built a machine that could enhance luck. Soon there was a war and the machine was used.but something went wrong and the engine nearly destroyed all of both Darkan and Atlantis. Our kind never forgave the Draconians for their losses, and the Draconians never forgave our kind for forcing them into making such a horrible thing." Hitomi informed.
"Let me guess, Zaibach wants to claim the fate alteration engine?" Van asked.
"Yes.how did you know what the thing's called?" Hitomi asked.
"Mother told me that story when I was a child, that why I refuse to hate Demons. It was our fault as much as theirs, plus it happened so long ago that it needs to be forgotten." Van answered. "They must never be allowed to get their hands on it! Or it will be the end of Gaia." Van added.
"We must go to Atlantis, Varie and Folken said they could give us something that would destroy the thing once and for all." Hitomi mentioned.
"Yes." Van replied.
"I'm in!" Merle stated.
"That goes for me too." Moraf commented.
"I go where he goes, remember?" Darosin asked sarcastically, indirectly saying that he was up to it.
"Right." Hitomi said cheerfully.
"It's settled then, we leave at dawn." Van stated.
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A/N: How was that? Was it worth the wait? Sorry it took so long, work has been a drag. I kindly ask that if you like Sailor Moon to please check out the fic Meteorite and I made called, Sailors of a different Kind. Much appreciated. Thank you everyone who reviewed!*^_^* I ask for at least 5 more reviews for the next chapter and my vacation is coming up soon so I hope to have the next one up shortly.*^_^*