Yes, it has been a very, very long time since I have added to this but I assure you this chapter is quite long and has some interesting bits in it. Though, I was starting to get tired of just forgetting about the new enemy. So, we will try to focus more on her, shall we? As well, I hope the play bit doesn't bore anyone. It did sound a bit drab when I wrote, not very real and a bit cheesy. Please be honest with reviews. I can take it ^^; *wince* I just hope all will make sense again, once I have restore order in my mind. As a friend of mine would say, the little man upstairs is taking a holiday. ^^; hehe, yeah you're thinking 'oookay, she's losing it. ^^; Promise, not yet I haven't. ^^;;;;;;;;

Enjoy anyway.

*~SFS~*

Disclaimer: Don't own SM, etc. Adnama, Naneeka, Karie, Roe, Mitts, Aaron, and all other unknowns are MINE, alllll mine!!! Buahahahaha *cack, wheeze*

Reia: ^^; uh, Faerie? Maybe you should take a break. You've been working way to hard on this. Perhaps I shall tell the story?

Faerie: Oh, okay. Everyone, my assistant Reia. Sorry, but I think the…

Reia: Faerie, you promised you wouldn't…^^:

Faerie: ^^;;;;; Right. Cha!

Reia: Okay, we shall begin.

Chapter Three

Secrets

"Again?" he said incredulously, "You can't keep doing this. They may become more persistent. You know they are very protective, especially of their princess. Besides, what could this girl that you speak of have that is so important?"

"Memories." She sighed as she sat on a bed while he stood in the doorway. She felt tired and her feet were killing her, "I firmly believe this girl may be the one. That guardian is proof, right?"

"Perhaps, or she could have been a friend. But still…"

"Please," she held up a hand, "Don't talk about it anymore. I am fatigued and need my rest. So do you. Last I checked, you have some work yourself ahead of you."

He waved it off, "Done. Perhaps not the important items but it will have to suffice. I'll have more work watching you."

She glared as she lay back on the bed, "I'm not a child. This is my business and I'd appreciate less criticism from you. Good night!" she turned her back to him as she lay on her side, facing the large lightly curtained window.

Sighing angrily, he turned to leave, then paused at the sound of soft weeping coming from the bed. Silently, he waited till he knew she was asleep, then he softly approached the bed, bringing the covers around her and gently kissing her tear stained cheek.

"I know," he whispered, "You want to know. But at what cost?" There was a soft glow and a kitten jumped on the bed, curling up at the end, as a soft voice whispered like a breeze, "I don't want to lose you."

@%@%@%

Eventually, Serena appeared to be returning to her somewhat normal self. She only got up 45 min before school but still ran to get there, even if she wasn't late. Half way there she met up with Ami and Lita who looked surprised, "What's the rush, Serena? You're 15 min early for school."

"Oh," she blushed, "Old habit, I guess."

When they got to their first class, Mina rushed in, breathing hard and blinked when she saw Serena already there. Teary eyed, she moped to Ami, "I've lost my running-late buddy."

*Anime sweat drop* "Probably your make-up exam partner too. Her grades are improving."

At this, Mina wailed. Ami stared *anime sweat drop*, and chuckled.

At lunchtime, Lita looked pensive as she ate, letting Serena nibble here and there from her lunch. "Still worried about Home Ec., Lita?"

She nodded, "It's coming up. Mrs. Berjinu was going to talk about alternatives with me today." Forcing a grin, she looked at Mina and Serena, "I might join you guys."

Serena smiled reassuringly, "It'll be fun, Lita. Miss Shiem…er…Karie, is really nice. And I know you'll love acting. Besides, you still have your flower club."

Slowly, Lita grinned, "You're right. Thanks."

And so it was after lunch, Lita soon came to her new class, trying to look somewhat happy as she sat with Serena, Mina and Molly. Karie soon came on stage, holding a rather large box filled with what looked to be manuscripts with spiral spines.

"Good afternoon, class. Here we have our scripts." She set the box down with a heavy boom, which echoed through the auditorium. She smiled as she saw Lita, "I assume you must be Lita. Mrs. Berujinu has spoken with me already and I welcome you here. As I've told my class, you may also call me Karie. I hope you will enjoy this class." She then addressed the class, "All right, you can all come and grab a copy and join me on stage. We'll go over some of the lines and then you may pick a character to audition for. Unless you'd like me to choose from you reading. Okay then."

They all grabbed a script, came on stage and went over several lines. Then, breaking off into several groups, practiced different parts.

"I hope this goes better the our last performance," Lita said, speaking of their Snow White play a few years back. Mina & Molly laughed as Serena glowered, "As long as I'm not some nasty old queen again."

Sometime later Karie announced, "Surprise, you are auditioning today."

There was a mixture of surprise and groans of dismay at this but she carried on. "Not to worry. You'll be practicing today on stage while others practice. Another and I will judge by performance more then memory work, and give advice and tomorrow the official roles will be announced. And as my other surprise," she gestured to someone in the stage wings, "We will be joined by a few of my fellow classmates from KO."

At her words, four people emerged on stage, three of which Serena recognized.

"Darien, Adnama," she said.

"And Andy," Lita grinned, "maybe this class will be great after all. But who's the red head girl?"

Karie introduced each of them and they found that her name was Roe Griffin. She gave a slight nod but barely smiled. "not exactly cheerful, is she?" Mina commented but Serena was beaming at Darien who grinned back, giving a quick wink.

"All right, while a few of you will most likely be doing technical work for the play, Andy will be the head technician. Roe has graciously volunteered to do wardrobe and make-up so those who decide or are chosen for that field, she will be in charge. As for Darien and Adnama," she gave a sly grin, "They may be in the play as well as they have had training for this. So they should be able to help you."

This came as a surprise to both of them but they just smiled nervously.

"Okay, first up on the stage, Mina, Molly, Kevin and Chris. What will you be reading?"

Mina grinned, "I'm reading for Titania and we're doing the 'Meeting of the Fae' scene."

Karie jumped down from the stage and went to the very back row, which was dark, "I want you to project your voice so I can hear you from here. Begin." She sat down beside a shadowed person who must have been the other judge and son Mina and the others began.

After ten minutes, Karie applauded as did the other practicing groups. All four bowed and left the stage as the next group was called up and so on till finally the last group, Serena, Lita, Darien, Adnama, and another boy named Michael. They were performing a royal scene where Serena and Darien, to their chagrin, were playing a prince and Queen (where as Mina snickered about 'nasty old queen, gaining a glare from Serena), and Lita played a trusted guardian to Serena and Adnama. Adnama and Michael were a daughter and father, which seemed rather funny as Michael didn't look the fatherly type. He was a king and she a princess and he was about to leave their home. Adnama was speaking with Serena who played her mother.

"Oh mother, father is leaving, "I'm sure of it. He means to go to the front lines. Why must he go?"

"My darling, it is to protect our home. Your father believes he may be able to stop this war."

Adnama really got into her role when the part where she bid her father good bye, tears in her eyes for effect.

"Do not go, father."

"I m-must, my child," Michael stammered in his role, "O-our kingdom must go on. Y-you are…are," he squinted at his script, "are the last hope. I must keep you and your mother safe as long as I live. Do not fear. I will be with you always." Michael blushed at his script, "Do I really have to kiss her forehead?"

The class laughed as Karie spoke from the back, "We'll leave it for now. Continue."

So the scene soon changed, the others having done their part, leaving Adnama alone on stage for her monologue.

"What can be done? Father has disappeared and may never return. Has he been killed? Mother just wept when I asked." Her eyes welled up as if suddenly comprehending, "It can't be. We have always been together. Father, Please return to us." She fell to her knees, hands clasped together, looking down and then again into the air. Was it her imagination or did the darkened room suddenly seem to sparkle with pinpoints of light like stars? And it seemed as if iridescent rainbows sparkled above her. Her voice continued on its own accord, "Even the rainbows seem to weep, as if they too were dying." She suddenly felt as if she were somewhere else, in a small garden standing by a large fountain. She felt sure that if she turned she would see a large palace. There was the feeling of soft material of a gown about her while a gentle breeze blew past her open neckline. Her eyes upward, her voice continued on its own, "I feel… something is not right. Momma has not heard from Auntie and that cannot be good. What is happening beyond our kingdom? Oh Jed, I must see you."

For those practicing, they didn't see what Adnama saw, only that what they heard sounded very real and almost looked as if she were hypnotized, so they watched very quietly. In the back, Karie smiled knowingly, her companion nodding.

Suddenly Adnama's face grew curious and then surprise. Suddenly there was someone in front of her, floating high, flashes of dark lightening about her. "W-who are you?" her voice spoke. She could not see the person's face as they laughed in an evil tone, "Your worst nightmare, princess!" Lightening flashed brighter and Adnama, in a brief moment, saw the others face as the stranger shot her hands forward, charges shooting at her.

And Adnama screamed.

The class was bewildered as Adnama clutched her sides in pain, doubled up on the floor, screaming. Andrew and the others rushed forward, helping Adnama rise.

"Adnama, what's wrong?" Andy asked, worried as Adnama's screaming died away. She looked at Andy, bewildered, a terrified look on her face.

"Y-you didn't see it?"

Confused, Andy shook his head as did the others on stage. "Unless you mean a superb acting job."

Karie was strolling down the aisle, smiling, "Well done, Adnama. That was excellently played. It seemed almost…real." She said this last word quietly as Adnama swallowed, trying to smile, "Thank you."

She let go of Andy's arm, a bit red and quickly took her seat with the others.

"Wonderful job, all of you," Karie announced, "Tomorrow, we shall see where you fit. It will be tough but the roles will fit you like a glove." She glanced at Adnama briefly, before ending off with, "Class dismissed."

"You sure you're all right?" Andy asked as everyone chatted while leaving.

"Yeah," Adnama said confidently, "Don't fret about me. Just getting into my role."

"Perhaps we should go to see Dr. Hyoko now," Darien suggested, "Instead of after school."

"I'm fine, really."

Andy still didn't seem convinced as they left. Roe still stood by the stage, frowning as they left but soon, she too left, leaving only Karie who sat on the stage edge, and the shadowed stranger sitting in the back.

"Well?" Karie asked, arching an eyebrow, "What do you think?"

"All very well," a male voice replied, "This play will do very well."

She made a face, "You know what I mean. The girl… she must be…"

"…the one we seek." He finished off. "Yes, it seems that way. You saw it too then?"

"Rainbows, stars, the attack? Oh yeah, I saw those." Karie grew thoughtful, "Do you suppose…"

"…she realizes that these visions…"

"…are actually memories?"

He thought for a bit, "No, most likely she does not. For some reason, she sees it as a reader would a book. It is not her own. Perhaps…"

"But could it not be her own? No one else conjured that up. It was all her." Karie gave a frustrated breath, "Why doesn't she accept it?"

"Karie, there is the possibility that she…"

"…is not the girl." She shook her head, "I can't believe that. Not yet. The feeling is too strong," her voice seemed urgent, as if to convince herself more then him, "it has to be her," she whispered, head lowered.

He was silent. Then, "She may have been there or someone may have told her a story similar to her vision and her subconscious just played it before her. She wouldn't have seen them visually without our help. But…" he paused, "You may be right. But it is only a small chance. I've seen no attacks."

"They've stopped. Both seem fine now. Perhaps they have adjusted without knowing it."

He sighed, "We shall see. I must go or I will be late."

She nodded, "Better not take the door or you'll be found out too soon."

"As you wish. See you after school." The shadow flickered and vanished. Karie sighed, head hung low as she gripped the stage edge on each side of her. She had to be right on this, she felt sure. Rubbing her eyes, she muttered, "I don't have time for headaches. Why is this happening here?"

"Karurie?" A soft voice spoke from a darkened stage wing.

Karie blinked and turned in its direction, "Oh, sorry. I should have reported in I suppose. I forgot."

"Not to worry. You look tired. Your eyes, they are bothering you again?"

"Yes. It started shortly after we got here. They do sting a little and people do stare at how strange they are." She gave a sad laugh, "I've even heard a rather smart one comment on how it's medically impossible to have this color without being blind."

"She's right, though. You have your mother's eyes."

Karie's face fell, "Why? Why did it happen to her and why is it happening to me? I thought I was safe; that I was immune."

"Not entirely. Here in this place they have yet to develop your type of needs. People here are not aware of 'others' yet, so technologically they are far behind." The voice paused, "Perhaps this was not a good idea."

"No, I'll be fine," Karie protested, "I'll get through this. I'll… just avoid the sunlight more carefully."

"It may be more then that."

Karie nodded, "I know, the moon reflects the same sun. I wear the cloak so it does help. It did get a tear in it though."

"it mustn't," the voice spoke urgently, "Have you it?"

"Not here. At home. You could go there and fix it, if you wish. I do not know how with such material."

"How did it tear?"

Karie grew sheepish, "I got careless and was spotted. But don't worry, they saw nothing but my shadow." She sat up, "They are determined, especially that fiery one. I gave her a 'run' for her money."

The voice suddenly went stern yet soft, "Does he know?"

She was silent, "No. And he won't," she said this like a threat, "he has enough to deal with."

"He will notice. And you know what he'll do if anything happens."

"Nothing will. I'll see to that. I'm needed here and here I shall stay."

The voice sighed, "So be it. But there may come a time where I insist you return. You can do nothing if…" It suddenly whispered, "Someone approaches." A shadow wavered in the wing and the voice was gone.

Karie rubbed her eyes again as Lita came through the doors, "oh, Miss Shiemensu, I didn't know you were still here."

"Please, it's Karie. Is there something I can do for you?"

"I just forgot my script." As Lita came down the aisle and took her book from a seat, she glanced at Karie, "is something wrong?"

Karie, who had been rubbing her eyes, stopped, "No, I'm fine. Why do you ask?"

"You look tired. Your eyes…"

"oh," Karie laughed, "Just late night work. School and teaching can do that to you."

"Oh," Lita mouthed, "Well, see you tomorrow."

"Arigato, Lita." Karie jumped off the stage as Lita left. Karie's face went stern and then a whimsical grin.

"It would seem she has the 'potential' as well."

She chuckled as she too left the auditorium.

@%@%@%

The shadowed lady stood by the low fire, none of it's light even touching her face. A near by mirror shimmered as a girl steeped through, her figure shimmering into a dark genie outfit, her short hair sparkling in a ring of jewels.

"You took your time, Roganda," the dark voice whispered.

"Forgive me, my lady," Roganda bowed, Tracking the others has been difficult. They hide themselves well."

The lady continued to watch the fire, not turning to Roganda.

Finally, she walked towards a small table, waving a hand over it, "How fares our 'guest'?"

"She is a difficult one. Her mind is strong."

The lady grinned, "Perhaps it is time I visit her. Oh, and by the way, how is it Rigeous is no more?"

Roganda swallowed, "I, uh…"

"You disposed of him? Very commendable, Roganda. It seems I have underestimated your power. Truly, you are a leader to the Nightcrawlers. It should keep them in their place to see what is done to those seeking trouble."

Roganda stuttered but gave a firm nod, "Y-yes, M' lady."

The lady chuckled darkly, "Now, to our 'guest'."

The room wavered and soon they stood in a dark, dank dungeon (Reika: Wait! Faerie, this line has been used before. Can't you be a little less predictable? Come on, dank, dark… Faerie: o_O; Just read the story! Reika: ^^; O-okay), a single torch burning near a limp figure, no doors in site. The pale figure hung from shackles chained on the wall, a few feet from the ground, as well as their ankles. Its head-hung limp, their clothes ripped badly and bloody, as they moaned. Roganda approached her, floating, "You will acknowledge her ladyship."

The head just moved with a soft sound of mocking laughter. Roganda gave a sharp backhand slap of her hand, the girls' head whipping to the side in a crack, revealing a bleeding and bruised face. She coughed up some blood, then slowly turned, eyes hooded yet a grin on her bleeding lips, a very hoarse voice, "I acknowledge no such 'ladyship'. I only see a witch come to visit her prisoner. How kind."

Roganda hit her again, the girls' head whipping around again.

She laughed hoarsely, "is that the best you can do?"

Roganda raised a hand again.

"Enough!" The lady spoke firmly, "I believe she will not change her opinion, no matter how much you strike her. Though, it does weaken her body, if not her spirit."

"You'll never break that, witch!"

She gave a chuckle, "We'll see about that… guardian. Roganda, show the guardian some of our hospitalities." She gave a dark laugh as she turned and vanished into the shadows.

Roganda grinned, "With pleasure." Another backhand, punch to the gut, and a sidekick to the head. The girl choked but kept a tight lip, not giving so much as a whimper. Roganda fumed, floating back and looking very annoyed.

"Not even a tear, huh? Think your tough?" Backhand to the face, "Well, we'll see how you deal with fire!" Roganda flew back, wrists crossed and the thin silver bands glowed, the vines and blue rose flaring. With a yell, she outstretched her arms and a bright dark blue glow flashed at the girl. Searing pain shot through her, as if her very veins coursed with liquid fire. She tried biting down hard but a cry shot out of her like lightening escaping the sky. The glow died and, with her eyes wet with tears of pain, she went limp again.

Roganda smirked, blowing at her fingers, "See? Was that so hard?"

Suddenly out of no where, a bright ball of light shot out of the shadow and slammed into Roganda. With only a moment to look surprise, she was hurled with great force, slamming into the brick wall with a sickening crack. There was a moan before she slumped to the floor.

The chained girl barely moved her head to seek the source, her eyes so bruised she could only make out a blurred shape running to her."

"No," came a choked voice, "What have they done to you?"

The girl coughed harshly, spitting up more blood, "Uranus?"

"Neptune, I'm here. Everything's going to be okay. Stay still, I'm going to free you." There was the sound of a blade slicing easily through the chains. The girl suddenly felt herself fall but was caught by her savior.

"H-how…" her hoarse voice whispered.

"Never mind that. We have to get you out of here. Can you walk?"

She gave a slight nod but cringed. Uranus put an arm under Neptune's, "We've got to hurry. We can't be late."

This confused Neptune. Late? Late for what?

After half an hour or so of slow walking, she felt herself set down on the floor against a wall. Still trying to focus here eyes, she saw more blurry shapes and heard voices.

"I told you she's alive," Uranus said casually, "no trouble at all."

"Humph!" came mars' voice, "A waste of time, if you ask me. If she's gonna let herself get captured that easily, she shouldn't be a guardian."

Neptune couldn't believe her ears. Were they actually speaking of her? Yet something didn't seem right.

"Well, you can't really blame her," Mercury said, "it's not the first time she's failed. How about when Beryl attacked the Moon Kingdom? I thought she was supposed to protect our system."

"Yeah," Venus quipped, "What about that, Uranus?"

"hey, I had nothing to do with that. I did my part. It's not my fault if she can't handle the stress."

"So you've said," Jupiter retorted, "Nah, it's her fault. So why are we saving her ass again?"

"sailor Moon said," Mars imitated a whiny voice, "'Wouldn't be right for us to be apart'. Ha! Whatever. We wouldn't be in this mess if it weren't for here."

"No," choked Neptune, "That's…not…true. She's *cough* saved us…many times."

"Ah, you're awake," Uranus laughed, "Well, I'm sorry but your opinion means nothing right now."

"In fact," Venus snickered, "I say we leave her here and bow this joint. Not like we can hurry her up and I'd rather live then die."

"Well then, let's cut our losses and spilt." Jupiter said, "Moon will have to get over it. All in favor? 'Kay."

Neptune could feel someone on each side of her, a bandage wrapped around her head, "That'll do," came Mercury's voice, "You're on your own."

"If you do get out of here, "said Uranus from the other side, "We'll know you're not all that worthless." There was laughter and the sound of running steps and they were gone.

Neptune struggled to stand, wincing and coughing. This couldn't be true, none of it. They would never leave her. Finally she shakily stood, leaning against a wall. Her vision seemed to be returning and she gasped at the first thing she saw.

A little girl, about 7 or 8, with aqua hair and the senshi uniform of Neptune, stood in front of a kneeling woman who was straightening the girl's uniform and brushing aside loose strands of hair from her face. Her hair was extremely long and bright sea green blue, soft green eyes and pale skin. She wore a soft pearl white sleeveless dress and she appeared to be trying to suppress tears from falling as she smiled at the little girl.

"Now sweetie, be good. This is very important for your future."

"But mamma, I wanna stay with you. Why does Queen Serenity need a little girl like me to be a guardian?"

"Because you are the princess of our planet and must train to become the future guardian of the Moon princess. It is your destiny." The lady swallowed hard, her eyes sparkling, "I'm so happy for you."

The little girl made no effort to hide her tears, "please mamma, don't make me go. You'll be all alone."

"I'll be fine," her mother wiped away her daughters tears with a gentle stroke, "I have Nia, remember? She'll let me know how you're doing and will always keep me company. Don't worry. We shall see each other again."

Finally the little girl gave a slow nod, standing up straight like a soldier, giving a brave face, "I'll make you proud, mamma."

The lady gave a strong smile and in a quick moment the girl leapt into her arms, hugging her tightly. "I already am," and a tear fell from the woman's face.

The scene disappeared and Neptune felt more pain but this was the inner pain of loss. A slim shadow stood not far away, a voice whispering around Neptune.

"You never did see her again, did you?"

Neptune didn't answer. This had always been one of her most painful memories and she didn't discuss it with anyone, not even Haruka.

The voice continued, "In fact, seven years later, you returned, a full fledged guardian of the Outer system and the Moon Kingdom. But during that time, your mother grew ill, as did most of the planet. An epidemic, I believe. You were not told, only kept training. You went there without telling a soul and found your mother…"

"Stop this," Neptune snapped, choking again.

"…dead. Really, why did not Queen Serenity tell you? Surely it was important."

"They didn't want to risk me catching it," Neptune whispered, "it was for my own safety, to protect my future heritage."

"Really?" The voice sounded sardonic, "Is that truly the reason? Didn't the queen want you to train instead? She needed a guardian more then another kingdom to look over. Really, the planet Neptune had always been a bit far out to watch over. Better to break off the weak links then…"

"No," Neptune hissed, Our kingdom didn't die. They rebuilt and grew strong again."

"Not strong enough it seems," The fog shifted to a scene displaying the system and a darkness moving slowly through the outer rings. "It failed to stop the power known as Queen Metallia from entering. Perhaps that is why Serenity sent you out there, alone, never to see the Moon Kingdom or your home again. How heartless, is it not? Too be ripped from your mother as a child and then to spend the rest of your life in eternal loneliness."

Neptune didn't want to believe it yet it rang a little true. Why else had she been sent to the outer system. Was she looked upon as an outsider?"

"The other guardians never did accept you well, did they? They had their own circle, their own duties. And most often some didn't even trust you. You became lonely but built that into a shell. No loved ones, only duty. Your heart6 hardened and duty was all you cared about."

She wanted to disagree yet she began to feel its horrible truth, her eyes growing empty. Words from the others of different occasion's rose, especially when they first met.

'You can't trust them. They only care about themselves' 'All they want are the heart crystals' 'Your heartless' 'I thought we were friends' 'Why don't you help?' 'Selfish'

Even when Haruka had first met her, only this time the memory has harder. 'Why waste my time with duties' I'd rather drive' 'You must not care for life. Why save the world when they don't care' 'I don't believe in destiny' 'Just…go away"

Neptune felt pain again and it weighted her down that she fell to her knees, falling hard on her side from the pain of landing.

"Haruka," she whispered, "No." Tears fell as she stared into space.

The shadow walked forward, the clicking of heels sounding and the soft swish of a gown. She raised a hand and a dark beam flashed and hit Neptune. From the motionless body, she suddenly shook violently, screaming as if something were being ripped from her (AN: Think of between the heart snatchers, dream mirrors and star seeds, that mixture). Then the glow left her and she was suddenly still, her eyes fading solid green/blue; lifeless.

The small glow approached the lady, but still her face was dark. The glow changed and there floated an aqua colored crystal rose and stem, it's petals not yet open, shimmering as if with dew. The rose floated over the lady's hand, a dark chuckle echoing.

"It seems you do have 'spirit'. Well, it's mine now." The shadow shifted and a flowing black/blue gown was seen as well as midnight black/blue hair, reaching the floor. All that could not be seen were from the elbows up, except for a faint twinkle in her hair.

"Roganda."

She faded in, bowing, "A good plan, M' lady."

"Of course it was. However, how did you manage to slip away before the shock hit?"

Roganda bent her neck a little, a small crick sounding, "Quite simple. I had a Nightcrawler fill my place at the last second. I still enjoyed beating the crap out of her though. The crawlers do have a good purpose for shifting."

"Well done. I suppose we are less one minion then?"

Roganda grinned slyly, "That shouldn't be a problem, M' lady."

The dark one grinned, "Yes, I do see that. Well then…" she raised the rose above her and it flickered and vanished. The two points of dark blow glowed from her hidden face and Neptune's limp body floated and glowed, first aqua, and then a midnight blue.

"Darkness of thine planet rise,

From deep within it doth abide.

Shadows form creepith from the light,

So mighty warrior, show your might!"

The light intensified and Neptune seemed to shake. Something swooped about her, sounds like an angry storm of waves crashing. Suddenly a darkness slammed into her, her head whipping back as the shadow seemed to seep through her mouth. The sounds stopped and the glowing points faded from the lady.

Slowly Neptune floated to the floor, her feet firmly planted as her head came forward again. There came a soft moan as she slowly looked up, her eyes opening gradually. There was a sudden dark flash from her eyes and the color of them had changed to a midnight green/blue, like an angry sea. A dark look appeared on her face, a soft shadow upon her eyes as she smiled.

The dark one smiled, "It begins anew."

"What does, M' lady? Roganda asked.

"The era of the Shadow Senshi, Guardians of Midnight."

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