Sailor Moon

Ghosts of the past

A fanfiction by Jonathan Schmidt

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon so don't sue me. There I said it J

This series is based almost entirely on the dub which, despite its shortcomings, I prefer to the original. Judge the story by how well made you think it is not by whether I include those questionable aspects of the original. Try to regard it as a different reality and dimension. It takes place a few months after the end of the Stars season. Any questions/comments? Email me at ashmidt@flash.net enjoy.

Text in italics are thoughts.

Text in Triangular Brackets is psychic or telepathic communication

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Episode eighteen: Madness! Mina discovers video cameras!

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Jedite slowly trudged through the rubble that was once Galaxy TV. Time and again he turned over slabs of rubble only to come up with nothing. I was once a General of the army that conquered the Silver Millennium… He thought to himself bitterly, now look at me. Reduced to scavenging for resources and working with second rate, betraying Heart Snatchers. Still…if I can just find it that may all change. DNA that strong had to have survived. Suddenly he looked and there it was.

Jedite's eyes widened as he held the red-splattered stone up. "At last," he said in a voice full of anticipation. "Shed during the final battle with Chaos… The blood of Galaxia."

Serena sighed in contentment as Darien held her, she felt so warm and safe in his arms. Her father sometimes wondered if she was getting too serious. If he only he knew that she and Darien had proven a truly eternal love for each other in their past lives. This had been the end of a perfect date only it wasn't over yet. There was still the funnest part to come. Standing in the park Serena closed her eyes and readied her lips as Darien held her closer and kissed her deeply (one of those big kisses they do in the manga). For over a minute they explored each others mouths and traced their hands down each others bodies before coming up for air. "Do that again…" Serena cooed, her voice barely a whisper. Darien smiled, glad to comply.

Meanwhile a lens poked out of some nearby bushes.

Serena let out a soft moan under the pressure of Darien's firm, sweet lips then moaned again as he went to her neck. She loved it when he did that.

The lens flashed as it focused on its target.

She opened her eyes briefly and happened to spot the moonlight glinting off the reflective lens. Staring incredulously she tapped Darien as a signal for him to stop. He looked at her a bit puzzled, normally their make out sessions were much longer. She pointed to the lens (it sweatdrops) and then moved toward it slowly till they could see over the bushes. Both Darien and Serena turned crimson red as they spotted the blond spy. Within seconds however their faces turned from embarrassed to angry and the girl with the camera beat a hasty retreat.

"MINA!!!!!"

Amara crossed her arms. "I am not comfortable with this."

"You can't blame my parents for wanting to spend more time with me," Serena reasoned. "We haven't been to the hot springs in years and they really want to go back for another vacation. I can't say no."

"I don't think we need to worry," Lita said confidently. "Sailor Moon's stronger then any of us. I think its safe to say Jedite won't try to go after her. I mean she sealed Chaos itself."

"And that was something only Galaxia was supposed to be able to do," Amy pointed out.

"That may be," Trista said calmly then looked to Serena in concern, "but you were also nearly killed when Juggernaut attacked you on your own."

"Well what do you want me to say?" Serena asked sarcastically. "Sorry Mom I can't go because an evil demon from another dimension is out to kill me?"

Amara sighed. "Then at least one of us has to come with you. Your family wouldn't have to know and even if they did they would just think we coincidentally ended up in the same place."

"Don't worry about it girls," came Darien's voice from around the corner (he's wearing his 'cool shades'). "I'll gladly play bodyguard."

Serena cried out in excitement and ran over nuzzling against him. "Oh Darien that's sooooo romantic!"

"Are you sure prince?"

Darien laughed. "Hotaru how many times have I said you don't need to call me that? And yeah I've wanted to go up there for quite awhile anyway. It'll it be fun.

"I guess she can't be in much safer hands," Amara admitted.

"I think there are reasons besides safety that Darien wants to come. Try not to do anything that would upset your dad," Raye said suggestively enough to make Serena blush.

"Raye knock it off!" Serena yelled. "Anyway I think you girls can hold down the fort. Oh, and Mina," she said eyeing her. "I'm still peeved at you over last nights 'incident.'"

Mina looked at her with glistening innocent eyes. "Serena its just that its only going to be a few more years till things are set in motion for Crystal Tokyo. We'll never get this period of our lives back so I want to do all I can to record it. But as it bothers you I promise I won't tape you anymore okay?" she crossed her hand over her heart and winked.

Serena looked uncertain, "well… okay." She then turned to the others, "well we're leaving tomorrow morning and so I'll be seeing you girls in three days. Now if you'll excuse me its already late so I got to go pack." She waved and walked off.

Darien started off as well. "I better go pack too, see ya girls."

Amidst the series of "have funs and be safes" from the group Mina's eyes turned devious. She laughed maniacally, "when the cats away the voles will play."

Amy sweatdropped, "I think you mean 'mice.'"

"Well in any event with our king and queen gone as second in command I can get back to work unhindered!" she started to laugh maniacally.

The girls stared at her in fear and apprehension, Raye the only one brave (foolish?) enough to speak to the girl when she got like this. "Uh… Mina you did promise Serena that you would stop videotaping."

Mina thrust a hand forward and shook her finger in a disciplining manner. "I promised Serena. I didn't say anything about any of you and you can't stop me so don't even try!" With that she laughed madly and ran away as everyone stood stunned.

"I'm frightened Michelle," Amara stated quietly.

Michelle nodded. "So am I."

Trista, who had no doubt seen Mina in such states in her past life, started to back up. "I believe I'm needed at the Time Gate. Contact me if Jedite causes any problems." She walked away rather quickly.

*Mimet's lab, Jedite is working in it*

Jedite smiled as he completed part of the cloning process. "Yes, with this DNA I will be able to create the strongest Youma that have ever existed." He stood up and transported himself to the Negaforce's chamber.

He bowed before his master. "The energy we gained by the Sailor Planet Attack's discharge, plus Titans destruction combined with the energy it had already stolen has filled our reserves to the brim. I believe it is time we began the final attack using my ultimate soldiers."

"What of Mimet? We should wait until she recovers," the Negaforce replied.

"If anything this proves that Mimet was never needed here. My superior mind has gained her skills quickly. We still have the resources and more then enough power to create them, I only need your consent. I have planned for creatures like these from the beginning, now at last we have everything we need to make them real." He held out a vial, "this contains the blood of Galaxia herself. With it I can make pseudo versions of her."

"It is unfortunate that we have so little material left. If only you had discovered this blood before creating Titan."

"It would not matter. Cloning Galaxia's cells is a difficult and, at best, partial job. We can only make eight, one for each of the sailors in the city right now. They will be strong, the strongest Youma ever but they will still not be as powerful as Galaxia. They will be only partial clones, with the DNA of Youma filling them to complete their bodies. Master this is our only opportunity. I am certain that without access to the Silver Crystal the sailors will not be able to defeat them. Sailor Moon's little family trip has given us this one chance, we must take it," Jedite said emphatically.

The Negaforce seemed to consider for some time. At last it spoke, "do not make me regret this Jedite."

Jedite bowed, "you will not, I swear it. I will lead the attack myself."

Raye's eyes glistened with happiness; "oh Chad this picnic is just beautiful!"

"Thanks," Chad said proudly as he took the food out of the basket. "I made it all myself. I was hoping you'd like it."

"Well I love it." Raye smiled and leaned forward to kiss him. Suddenly her eyes became suspicious. Raye put a finger to his lips, "just a second." She ran away and started to search the bushes with a broom.

Chad sweatdropped. "Uh Raye? What are you doing?"

"Looking for Mina, I just know she's spying on us around here somewhere I can sense it!"

As Raye searched Chad noticed two cats coming up the walk. He waved at them. "Hey Luna, Artemis, my two fave felines what's up?"

Artemis smiled in amusement at the greeting. "Hello Chad."

"We were just going for a little walk and decided to stop by," Luna said. She noticed the picnic set. "Did we interrupt something?"

Chad scratched his head. "No, not anymore. See Raye is-" before he could finish the sentence an angry yell erupted from the trees.

Luna sweatdropped as she watched a camera toting Mina being chased across the property by a screaming Raye. "Sometimes I think something is seriously wrong with that girl."

"Which one?" Artemis asked sarcastically.

Serena yawned as she relaxed in the water. "What a perfect evening I get the hot springs all to my self." She looked up and noticed her father.

"Serena do you mind if I join you?"

Serena grimaced inwardly, so much for that idea. She put on a happy face however and waved him in. "Sure Dad come on in."

Kenji sat down next to her looking very tense. "Listen… honey there's something I've been wanting to talk to you about and this seems as good a time as any." He seemed very nervous over something. "Its not that I don't trust you or want to intrude on your life but it would really ease my mind if I just knew."

"Yes?" Serena inquired.

Kenji took a deep breath. "Are you and Darien doing… it?" He seemed to struggle to get the last word out.

Serena cocked her head. "It?"

"Yes are you doing it?"

Serena looked confused. "Doing what?"

"It!"

"What?!"

"It!"

"What?!"

"Arghhhhh!" He yelled in frustration. Kenji looked about to pull his hair out.

Serena's face softened as she caught on and she put a comforting hand on her father's stressed shoulder. "Dad don't worry," she said in a soft sweet manner, "me and Darien both decided a while ago that we would never do anything but kiss until after we're married. I know how a lot of other couples do it but you have to admit abstinence sure gets rid of a lot of problems." She looked up into the sky wishfully. "I think that if two people really love each other they can afford to wait. I have the rest of my life to be with Darien, I don't want to waste it on some meaningless night."

Kenji couldn't help but smile in pride at his daughter's words, and feel a bit ashamed that he had even thought that she was doing stuff like that. What's more he could feel the emotion, longing and sincerity in her voice as she spoke about Darien. "You really do love him don't you?"

Serena smiled and kissed him on the cheek, "yeah Dad, I really do. But I'll always have a special place in my heart for you. You're my father.

Kenji hugged her tightly; "oh I love you so much Serena."

Serena smiled as she returned the embrace, "I love you too Dad."

Mina let out a deep sigh as she sat on the park bench. A shadow cast over her and she looked up and smiled slightly. "Hey Jamie."

Jamie smiled back and sat down. "Mina, what are you doing here?" he laughed, "I thought you had a mission to accomplish?"

"Oh I've given that up. I've just been stressed lately thinking about the future, it was fun being crazy and loose again though." Her smile grew, "I love to watch how people react."

Jamie looked at her concerned. "So, what's wrong?"

Her smile faded. "Becoming a world figure, being famous, they've always been my dreams but for some reason I'm afraid… afraid that I'll lose who I am in all of it. I love the life I'm living now and I know things have to change but I still… I still worry about how much they'll change me. I've seen how different Serena becomes when she transforms into Princess Serenity… in some ways its like she becomes a completely different person. I wonder how much I'll change when my old self merges with me and I become fully Sailor Venus again at the start of Crystal Tokyo. Could you really love that woman the same as you love me?"

Jamie seemed to think about his answer for awhile then abruptly kissed her on the cheek then took her hand. "You know what I think?"

Mina was a bit flustered, "what?"

Again Jamie flashed his comforting smile. "I think that Sailor Venus has always been a part of you and she's just as much you as you are her. Your merging won't be a one way street because you already have merged. From what I've learned about you your spirit was reborn here on Earth in this body but without your memories. As far as I can tell you are everything Sailor Venus is just with different life experiences. If anything when you merge you'll be more you then you were before with your memories of this life and your past one combined."

Mina looked a bit overwhelmed. She laughed, "this is all a bit deep for my usual thinking. Still I guess you're right Jamie. I need to stop thinking of Sailor Venus as some body snatcher about to replace me. I never knew you were such a deep guy Jamie."

"My dad says I get it from my mom, didn't think it was very useful till now." He got up and offered her his hand. "It's getting late. Not that you need my protection but would you mind if I walked you home?"

Mina took his hand and stood up. "Of course not. Jamie always remember never to be afraid to act like a gentleman around a sailor. We like it as much as any girl, though I don't know about Amara," she giggled, "but then she's a rather unique case."

Jamie nodded in agreement, "so shouldn't you inform the girls you're done with this video camera obsession?"

Mina smiled deviously, "nah let them keep looking behind their backs. Its good for reflexes."

Jamie sweatdropped, "Mina sometimes you worry me."

The two laughed and continued their playful banter as they walked off.

Jedite concentrated, allowing his energy to flow into the eight capsules that were laid out before him in Mimet's lab. Inside each lay a partial clone of Galaxia at least as far as her body and powers were concerned. Fortunately for Jedite the clones lacked any trace of Galaxia's good spirit or they would have turned on him. Instead like all his Youma they were soulless robots incapable of disobeying his orders. His power would complete them.

Jedite strained to complete his task then at last dropped to his knees in exhaustion. He smirked as he panted. "They are complete Master. It is time. Time to bring an end to the reign of the Sailor Soldiers."

The capsules opened one by one amidst much steam and smoke. Out of it a figure stepped, then another and another. They stretched their huge leathery wings; some yawning then upon spotting Jedite knelt onto one knee. The clones looked exactly like Galaxia had when Chaos fully took over her body and gave her wings. Their blood red eyes showed little emotion and each clutched a black sword.

Jedite smiled as he stood to address them. He glanced at Mimet's unconscious form on a stone slab nearby. "At last truly worthy allies. Welcome to the service of the Negaforce my… Pseudo Galaxias."

Trista stood on the top of a grassy hill in the park as the sun rose, her fists clenched as her long green hair blew about in the wind. Her eyes narrowed in anger as her senses informed her of what was happening. Is there no limit to how far you will go Jedite that now you have violated even her blood?

It was dawn and there was chaos in the streets as hundreds of people fled from the ominous shapes that stood on the top of one building. Jedite stood silent, his eyes shut as he waited. The eight Pseudo Galaxia stood beside him, not moving. When they first appeared Jedite had thrown a few fireballs about to clear the area of people. Now he only needed to wait for the sailors to arrive. He opened his eyes and smiled confidently, I know you can feel our power sailors. Come to me and meet your fate.

Ken ran swiftly down the sidewalk to the park, why he didn't know. What's going on? Something's calling me. Unbeknownst to him Jamie, Chad and Greg were all heading to the same place.

Saturn grimaced at the great dark power she could feel emanating nearby. Don't we ever get a break? She thought to herself as she ran toward it, leaping from roof to roof, scythe in hand. She turned her head and smiled at the sight of her friends approaching from different directions.

Jupiter ran along beside her. "Looks like we've got another rumble comin."

Saturn nodded. "A big one, I've never felt this much power from Jedite's creations before."

Uranus now ran beside them. "I have to hand it to him, it's a smart move to attack us instead of Moon and Tuxedo. This way he doesn't have to deal with the Silver Crystal or that Love Bond attack."

"Let's stay on our toes," Mercury cautioned them. "We're not at full strength and Jedite isn't playing around.

Mars squinted at the figures in the distance. "There they are," she said ominously.

Soon the sailors stood on a roof across from Jedite, the two sides sizing each other up. Down below the streets and buildings were emptied, not another soul daring to stay. The Pseudo Galaxias stood silent, not even blinking; their eyes fixated on the sailors every move. They each held a long black sword in their hands. Mercury turned to Neptune. "Those creatures look just like how Sailor Moon described Galaxia when Chaos fully took over her body."

"What kind of trick is this Jedite?" Uranus asked with an angry glare. "Trying to throw us off using the body form of a being we've fought before like that Pseudo Beryl of yours?" She then raised an eyebrow and smirked. "Or did you just run out of new ideas for your minions."

He looked amused, "cute, but you are quite mistaken." Jedite smiled proudly as he stood in front of them, his arms crossed. "Behold my Pseudo Galaxias, created from the blood of the Legendary Sailor herself. Thanks to them the day of my vengeance and ascension has finally come." His eyes narrowed as he spoke dangerously. "Prepare to enter into death."

Mars replied just as dangerously. "Been there."

Jupiter glared at him. "Done that."

"Twice actually," Mercury pointed out.

Jedite was unfazed. "I assure you this time you will not come back to life."

Jupiter stepped forward in challenge. "Then give us your best shot!"

"Gladly." With a simple gesture he ordered them to attack. The Pseudo Galaxias spread their wings and swooped toward the sailors at great speed throwing out violent orbs of energy as they dodged. The sailors leaped from the building's roof as it blew apart from the blasts and landed on the ground amidst the falling debris. Jupiter aimed as she formed a sphere of lightning in her hand then threw it forward straight at Jedite. As she did this Uranus and Neptune fired at him as well with World Shaking and Deep Submerge.

Jedite watched the attacks approach then extended one hand forward. The attacks struck and in a large explosion blew apart the section of building he had been standing on. However, as the dust cleared it revealed him still standing, unharmed. The sailors didn't have much time to gape in surprise before the Pseudo Galaxias descended upon them and one of the most vicious fights the sailors had ever been in began.

"Ken?" Chad said in confusion as the young man ran into the grassy clearing he now stood in. Moments later Jamie and Greg joined them.

Greg looked about, "what are you guys doing here?"

"It was like someone was calling me," Chad replied.

"Same here," Ken said as the others agreed with him.

Suddenly a small transparent sphere appeared floating before them, the form of a regal woman could be seen within. Jamie stepped back, "what the heck?"

"Punctual as always," a kind voice echoed from the orb, "please enter, for this has been a long time coming." A wave of light extended from the sphere and engulfed the four. When the blinding light had dimmed they found themselves standing in the main hall of a huge palace. They looked at themselves; surprised to see they were now wearing armor. It was only then that they noticed the elegant woman standing about ten feet from them, her silver hair cascading down her back in two long streams.

Greg couldn't explain it but he suddenly felt like bowing. This woman seemed to exude an aura of pure kindness but at the same time unbelievable power and authority. They were quite awed at the sight of her.

"W-who are you?" Chad managed to stutter.

The woman's features softened further as she smiled at them and closed her eyes. Her voice seemed to carry effortlessly through the air as she replied. "I am Queen Serenity."

"Supreme Thunder Crash!"

"Mars Fireball Flash!"

The streets were rocked by explosions as Jedite's clones and the Sailor traded blows. Mars and Jupiter's attacks were ineffectual as the Pseudo Galaxia's blocked most of the wide area coverage moves with their large wings. They flew forward and plowed through the Sailors ranks sending them sprawling.

"There are too many to defend ourselves like this!" Venus, now all business as second in command, shouted. "We have to split up and fight them one on one!"

"Right!" the Sailor called back and fanned out.

"Silence Scythe Strike!" Saturn yelled as she ran at one of the Pseudo Galaxias. The demon grabbed the scythe's handle as it struck forward and, their power surging, the two began to struggle against each other. The street tore apart violently as their energies collided.

"Let's dance! Supreme Adrenaline Surge!" Jupiter sent out one earth shattering punch and kick after another as the Pseudo Galaxia dodged with incredible speed. She leaped back, her antennae rising up again. "Supreme Thunder Dragon!" Pseudo Galaxia threw her hand forward, unleashing a wave of energy that tore through the Thunder Dragon sending its fragments to fizzle out on either side of her.

With expert grace brought on by millennia of experience Pluto blocked the strikes of her opponent with her staff then broke away and flipped back. "Deadly Scream!" The creature knocked the attack aside and barreled into Pluto knocking her into a wall. She staggered back to her feet just in time to strike away a blast with her rod.

"Mars Celestial Fire Surround!" The Pseudo Galaxia spun about with incredible speed as the fire rings shot at her. She caught them all in her hands and flung them back at the stunned Mars who instinctively held her arms out in front of her for protection. Her immunity to burning meant she was barely effected as the rings exploded around her. She smiled as she pulled out some of her spell tags, "you shouldn't play with fire, Evil Spirits Be Gone!" The Galaxia's eyes glowed brightly as the tags were thrown at her, each one disintegrating. Mars gasped.

Jupiter moaned in pain as she was picked up and thrown across the street into a nearby office building, breaking through the glass doors. The demon clone smiled. She walked toward the building slowly. Her confidence vanished as the whole floor lit up with green energy and a voice cried out "Jupiter Oak Evolution!" The energy leaves exploded from the glass walls in a deadly blizzard. The Pseudo Galaxia quickly shielded herself with her wings and endured the buffeting.

Jupiter was getting into the battle with gusto by now as she stepped out of the building, her body battle worn. "Adrenaline Surge!" her strength surging she raced at the winged demon and punched her hard in the face sending her flying back stunned. With one quick stomp Jupiter caused the road in front of her to have an upheaval, flinging out a huge fragment of concrete into the air. With one swift motion she caught it and threw it straight at the Pseudo Galaxia smashing her into a wall and burying her in several tons of rubble. Jupiter's triumph was short lived however as the rubble blew apart and revealed the demon still standing. Now as bruised and bleeding as Jupiter she seemed no less weakened.

Mercury dodged blast after blast as the Pseudo Galaxia whirled about her at great speed. As she flew up and fired again Mercury responded by flinging her hands forward. "Mercury Ice Beam!" The two beams collided and struggled against each other, the black beam winning out within seconds and blasting Mercury back. Mercury quickly responded with a Bubble Blast, the dense fog temporarily confusing the Pseudo Galaxia while the Sailor regained her footing.

"Golden Revolution!" Her body transformed into energy and spinning quickly Venus collided with the Pseudo Galaxia in mid air only to be knocked back into the cement with a strong strike of her hand. Venus crashed back into the street, making a crater but managing to land on her feet. She threw a hand forward, releasing a stream of golden streaks, "Crescent Beam Shower!" The Pseudo Galaxia threw her hands out, creating a barrier and blocking the attack.

Saturn and her opponent had broken away and now ran toward each other. Saturn slashed her scythe forward just as the demon threw her energized fist out. Saturn proved to have the longer reach and cut into her side sending the monster stumbling. Not missing the opportunity Saturn turned and jabbed the scythe's blade straight into her chest. To finish the job her eyes glowed red, her hair flailing, as she gathered more power into the scythe.

"Ebony Silence Scream!"

The impaled Pseudo Galaxia could only look on in shock as her whole midsection was blown apart, killing her instantly. What remained of her body fell to the ground and disintegrated.

Uranus blocked punch after vicious punch in quick succession before the Pseudo Galaxia head butted her sending the sailor stumbling back. Uranus quickly recovered and threw her hands out. "Space Turbulence!"

The Pseudo Galaxia spread her wings and with a few violent flaps sent the wind energy surging right back at Uranus. "No!" Uranus yelled as the wind tore through her suit and skin and knocked her to the ground.

"Uranus!" Neptune cried out as she ran to her partner's defense. "Submarine Violin Tide!" She yelled releasing the streams of liquid energy from her aqua violin. The Pseudo Galaxia extended one hand, holding the water energy off and then firing a blast of energy straight through it and into Neptune. Neptune was sent flying back and collided hard in the back with the fist of another Pseudo Galaxia coming from the opposite direction. She fell face first onto the street.

Uranus's eyes widened in shock and rage, "Neptune!" She tried to get to her only to be pummeled from both sides by the Pseudo Galaxia's blasts and to fall onto the street next to her beloved cousin. The Pseudo Galaxias flew in for the kill only to be diverted by a large blast of dark energy.

Saturn glared up at them, her eyes blazing with her power; "you want a challenge? Fight me!" They were all too glad to oblige.

Saturn spun her scythe, building her energy into it as they converged on her. "Silence Scythe Strike!" With another spin she released a wave of energy that tore a trough in the street around her in a circular pattern as the Pseudo Galaxias leaped out of the way. They doubled back and struck at her low and high, their nails digging into her skin as she grunted and doubled over in pain. Saturn managed to keep her footing and whirled around to face two oncoming blasts from the demons. Her scythe blocked them but knocked her back. She flipped over and stood suspended in the air, her eyes glowing. She rushed forward and slashed but the clones were too fast. They dodged aside and fired again, knocking Saturn from the air where she landed in a disheveled crouch.

Jupiter screamed in pain as the Pseudo Galaxia twisted her right arm back, snapping it then throwing her across the street.

One Pseudo Galaxia held Pluto's arms behind her while the other struck the soldier in the stomach several times. Pluto fell to her knees only to look up and take an energy blast right in the face sending her flying into Mercury and Venus.

Mars tried to fire a Flame Sniper only to have her bow snapped in two as one of the demons grabbed her and kicked her a good twenty feet. Mars looked up wearily to see the other Sailors being pushed toward her as they fought. They're herding us she realized.

Jupiter held her injured arm as she backed up wearily. "They're relentless!"

Uranus and Neptune supported each other as they regrouped with the others. Uranus breathed heavily, "they're too strong," the words seemed painful for her to say, "we can't win like this."

Venus held Pluto up, Mercury at her side. She was all out of ideas. "There has to be something we can do!" she yelled in frustration as she stared down the evil creatures.

"This can't be happening… not like this," Mars stated in disbelief as the remaining seven Pseudo Galaxias advanced ever towards them. .

Jedite's glee was apparent. He smiled as he spoke, "you have cornered them, now take what little fight remains in them. Obliterate their remaining defenses then we will finish them for good."

The seven Pseudo Galaxies held their palms out, massive amounts of energy gathering around them. With banshee-like screams they unleashed the full measure of their power in a wide advancing wall of surging darkness.

Saturn raised her scythe as she stepped in front of the others. "Silent Wall!" Wave after wave of energy collided continuously with her shield, her battle worn face straining to keep up the barrier. "No!" she screamed as it became too much and the shield collapsed.

As the scouts were overwhelmed the high office building behind them burst into flames and collapsed in a great display of dust, smoke and flying debris blotting out everything in sight for thousands of feet.

The sounds of battle had silenced.

All that could be heard now was Jedite's mad cackling.

"THE Queen Serenity?" Greg gasped.

"As in the original Queen of the Silver Millennium?" Jamie asked in awe.

Serenity nodded, "yes, and from my place on this higher plane I have been granted another chance to speak with the living world."

"Higher plane of existence?" Ken repeated.

"Does that mean we aren't really on the Moon?" Greg questioned.

"This is an image of the past," Serenity explained. "An appropriate setting for our meeting."

Chad now addressed her. "Why would you want to talk to us? Why not the Sailors? What's this all about?"

"It is difficult to explain so hear me out," Serenity said. "First you must understand that there are more dimensions then can be named, more levels of life then anyone can understand no matter how long they may live. The gods were the first beings created from the Galaxy Cauldron and they were given the task of bringing order to the universe, to set time and space in motion as we see it now then to fade away. They sent themselves to a far away dimension never to play a direct part in any of the worlds again. Create order they did and through the cauldron made a Star Seed of a sailor guardian for every planet and even some moons and asteroids. They would be the keepers of time and space with the eternal duty of balancing the rampant darkness that ever threatened to return existence to its original state of chaos. Through them the People of the Moon and all other kingdoms were made."

Serenity didn't even seem to need to take a breath as she continued her story. "In their final task they released the Star Seeds, Sailor Crystals, of every sailor in the cosmos to be born into the world and gave us, the original rulers of the first kingdoms, the knowledge to understand what Sailor Soldiers were. They told us, that is the original kings and queen of the first races, that it would be our heirs who would become the first Sailor Scouts and that they would be set apart from all other beings. Most would be female though with rare exception the equivalent of a male sailor would be born such as Endymion. They knew that evil would always change and grow that the forces we fought in one era would be far more difficult to defeat in another. So they made the sailors spirits immortal so that they would also evolve and grow from one generation to the next, ever becoming stronger and gaining new wisdom in each life. The plan had many benefits but…" she looked down sadly, "at the same time it would be in some ways a lonely destiny for the sailors children and friends would not join them in rebirth as sailors except in rare circumstances. I sought a way to try to change some of this and discovered a miracle when my daughter fell in love with Endymion. Their Star Seeds bonded, giving them a unity that transcended death itself. Before they departed the gods told me that the ordering of the universe was not yet complete, that it could and would be changed and added to. I wondered was this such an event? The thought that the sailors could share their existence with a love as well as their friends filled my heart with happiness. It was then that I considered something. If Star Seeds could bond could they not share power as well? If so then could new Planet Guardians be created through that shared power? A male companion guardian for each Sailor, the idea intrigued me and I decided that when my Sailors found their loves I would approach them with the offer." Her face fell again, "unfortunately it was not to be in that life. Now however, things may be different."

Jamie was speechless for a moment. "Then you want us to become… Sailors?"

Greg looked very uncertain. "What makes you think we're capable of that?"

Serenity smiled knowingly. "Did you know that the sailors were not the only ones reborn in this age?" They shook their heads and she continued. "All of the people of the Moon Kingdom were sent to the future, their memories erased, and reborn including you."

The four gasped. "Then who were we?" Chad asked.

"Four young knights who served the Silver Millennium. You worked closely with the sailors during your training and were growing quite close to them if I picked up the subtle signs right," she added with a smile then her face saddened. "You may well have fallen in love then but before your training was completed Beryl attacked and ended the Silver Millennium. You fought bravely and died with the sailors. Now in this age it seems destiny has given you another chance for that life. If you so choose you can become a new order of Planet Guardians, Planetary Knights. You would help the Sailors protect this galaxy both now and in the future."

"Wait," Greg said, "if we became these knights we'd be changing history, destiny itself. I don't know about this."

Serenity looked offended for a moment. "Do not presume to think I do not understand the implications of my offer!" she snapped causing the boys to flinch. Realizing she had frightened them she quickly turned her voice kind again. She giggled, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you." She looked at herself, "not to sound proud but I suppose I am a bit awe inspiring. Anyway, I know Pluto will want to maintain the original timeline as much as possible but one aspect of destiny is that it can be altered."

She seemed to recall something and lose her main train of thought. "In some ways the sailor's enemies may have done them a favor, making possible a better future for them personally. Because of Prince Diamond's efforts to conquer the future the sailors gained new powers and the bonds between them grew." (We see flashbacks to the R season, images of Prince Diamond, Mercury learning Shine Aqua Illusion, Mars Celestial Fire Surround etc. There is a flashback to each of the events she speaks of.) "Because of the Heart Snatchers Sailor Saturn was awakened for the first time and gained a chance to join Crystal Tokyo. Those struggles and subsequent ones paved the way for bridging the gap that had existed between the Outer and Inner Sailors ever since the Silver Millennium. Because of Nehelania and then Galaxia the Sailors were able to achieve their final forms. And now through Jedite's influence they have activated all their abilities and, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus have all found the men they wish to spend the rest of their existence with. Finally all eight Sailors, Outer and Inner alike, have become one team as I wished for long ago."

She smiled, "sorry I went on and on there for a minute. My point is that one more change, and this one for the better, will not have adverse effects. I am certain Pluto will be able to deal with any conflicting timelines." She held out her arms and four sword hilts appeared floating before her. The hilt's bore the signs of Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus and were colored accordingly. "This power comes with a choice. If you wish it you can remain with the sailors as normal humans. You may refuse these powers but still share your lives with them and be reborn it is your choice."

Each sword hilt floated to their respective man, the Mercury one to Greg, the Mars to Chad etc. Serenity continued, "these serve as your weapons and transformation devices but your power will come from within as your Star Seeds draw the elemental abilities from your Sailor partner. However, this will not deplete the Sailor's own powers. Your life forces will become connected to each other even more than they are now; your Star Seeds will be dependent on theirs for life and power. That is why when you bonded your Star Seeds your seeds became immortal like the Sailors. The only thing that could permanently end your lives now would be if the Sailor's Star Seeds were destroyed somehow. If you choose to become Planetary Knights then when the Sailors need you hold your sword hilt high then call out the name of your planet and 'Planetary Power.'"

Ken stared at his hilt. "How can we decide?"

"Touch the hilts," Serenity told them, "and you will receive memories of your past lives to better understand what your duty will be like and require."

Slowly, cautiously, each of them reached for their hilts. Their minds were instantly flooded with memories, some of them standing out more than others.

Greg watched himself and Sailor Mercury work on a Silver Millennium computer, transfixed at the sight. He looked the same but for his clothes and Mercury appeared the same as well.

"Mercury you're a genius," the original Greg exclaimed. "These new formulas will double the efficiency of our ship's shields."

Mercury smiled, "well I couldn't have done it without your help."

Chad's past self looked much the same except clean shaven. He also seemed to have similar habits, in this case quietly observing Mars meditating by a fire.

The original Mars opened her eyes and glanced at him. "Yuichiro, what are you doing there?"

Yuichiro stepped back nervously, much like Chad would. "Oh-P-princess Mars! I hope I didn't disturb you."

Mars smiled slightly, "no problem." She then seemed to think of something. "Would you like to learn how?"

"You'd teach me?" he asked in disbelief.

"Sure, perhaps it would help your self confidence. You always seem so nervous when we're together training."

"Oh I'm not nervous all the time just around you. Ah! I mean-that is…"

Mars giggled and Chad couldn't help but smile.

Ken observed his other self sparring with Jupiter and grimaced as he was hit hard and knocked down.

"You're leaving your left side unguarded when you punch," Jupiter told him as she gently helped him up. "Come on, let's try again."

"Why do you even bother?" he asked in discouragement. "I'll never be as strong as you."

"Give yourself some credit Shinozaki," she encouraged with a wink. "I'd never train with a weakling."

Ken began to wonder what it would be like to train with her again.

"Unless you object this will be your new training partner Princess Venus," Serenity said as she introduced Jamie's ancient self to the Sailor. "Asai has shown great potential as a soldier in his early training and I believe could benefit from your tutelage."

Venus walked up to the knelt Asai and gave him a once over. "He'll do," she said simply then grabbed him by the collar to look him in the eye. "That is if he thinks he can keep up with me, are you man enough?" she said in a faintly sexy tone.

Asai blushed at their close proximity and nodded quickly, "y-yes it's always been a dream of mine to work with the Sailors."

She was as beautiful then as she is now, Jamie thought to himself.

As each man finished taking in the memories Serenity addressed them. "So what is your decision?"

Chad looked at the hilt and smiled. "I think we already decided a long time ago."

"We're loyal to the Sailors and the people of this galaxy," Ken said proudly as the other nodded in agreement.

Serenity smiled in approval. "Then open your minds and hearts to me, and I will send the power of the Sailors into your Star Seeds." They closed their eyes and did as she said. She raised her hands and her hair blew about as her aura shone and surrounding the four men. As she reached out to the Sailor's Star Seeds her serene face became grim at what she sensed from them. Must hurry.

As the glow left him Greg touched his chest, "what's this pain?" (Images of the battle flash through his mind.) "Amy? She's in danger!"

Jamie clenched his fist. "I can feel it too. Lita's hurt."

Chad looked angry, "so is Raye!"

Ken turned to the three; "we have to help them."

"Go to them quickly," Serenity implored them.

"Wait a second," Ken asked, "did you know about this? Why did you even give us a chance to say no?"

"I trusted that you would make the right decision. You have always guarded the Moon Kingdom and I am glad to see that you always will," Serenity replied softly. "I knew that this was the right time to offer these powers to you but I was not aware till just a moment ago that the scouts were in danger. Now go to them and complete the Sailor Scouts. Tell them all that I've told you and good luck… to all of you, my heart is with you always." The crescent mark flashed brilliantly and the four young men found themselves standing on a deserted street.

Greg closed his eyes and felt for Amy's presence. He pointed down the street. "This way." But the other three had already started in that direction, he ran to catch up.

Jedite slowly, casually, walked through the rubble of the office building. His lips turned up in a sinister smile as he spied his quarry lying prone in the wreckage, their suits torn, their bodies covered in bruises and cuts, and groaning in pain.

Uranus struggled to sit up only to fall back in pain. "Damn it!" she cried in frustration.

Jedite raised his hand, dark energy converging in it and forming a black sword. He twirled it about once and smirked as he pointed it toward each of the sailors. "Which one to kill first?…" He glanced at the Pseudo Galaxia's and raised his left hand as though to command them with a snap of his fingers. "How about just an all out massacre ladies?"

Jupiter's anger showed through despite her weakened condition. "You filthy Negaverse toad! If Sailor Moon were here-"

"But she isn't here," Jedite interrupted. "And once you're gone I doubt she will be able to defeat my soldiers on her own. For that matter she may be too grief stricken to even try. I will finish her and her lover with my own two hands."

"You will fail," Saturn said dangerously, "just as all the others have."

"Enough!" Jedite yelled. He raised his sword.

"Hold it!" four voices ordered from about two dozen feet way on a ledge created by the rubble.

Jedite raised an eyebrow, "who would be stupid enough-"

"Take another step toward them and you'll have us to answer to us," the voices cried together. The Sailor's eyes widened.

"Greg!"

"Jamie!"

"Ken!"

Mars was panic stricken. "No Chad! Get away they'll kill you!"

Chad smirked confidently. "Don't worry Raye," he held out the sword hilt, the sign of Mars appearing on it, "we got it covered." He held it high as the others did the same with their hilts. "Let's do it!"

"Mercury Planetary Power!" (The sword hilt grows into a long aqua colored blade like the Light Hawk Sword in Tenchi Muyo in form. Water rushes in the background, Blue energy rises over Greg and forms into Endymion-like aqua colored armor.)

"Mars Planetary Power!" (The sword hilt grows into a long red blade like the Light Hawk Sword in Tenchi Muyo in form. Fire blazes around him. Red energy rises over Chad and forms into Endymion-like fire red armor.)

"Jupiter Planetary power!" (The sword hilt grows into a long green blade like the Light Hawk Sword in Tenchi Muyo in form. Various plants and trees grow up around him as lightning strikes. Green Energy rises over Ken and forms into Endymion-like green armor.)

"Venus Planetary Power!" (The sword hilt grows into a long golden blade like the Light Hawk Sword in Tenchi Muyo in form. Gold hearts rise up in the background. Golden energy rises over Jamie and forms into Endymion-like gold armor.)

"We are the new defenders of the Sailor Soldiers," Mercury Knight began.

Mars Knight stepped up, sheathing his sword behind him, "their partners in and out of battle."

"Our destinies are intertwined and will be for the rest of eternity," Jupiter Knight said.

"We are the Planetary Knights," Venus Knight began, "and we will punish you!" they said the rest in unison.

"Planetary Knights?" Jupiter repeated in disbelief.

Interesting… Pluto thought.

Jedite didn't seem impressed. "Kill these new arrivals. They are nothing to you."

The Pseudo Galaxias ran forward, each throwing out a blast of energy. The Knights raised their right gauntlets and they began to glow. "Planetary Shield!" They called out as an energy barrier surrounded each of them like an inverted bowl colored to match the Knight. The first round of attacks absorbed they stretched their arms out to call out their own. Blue, red, green, and gold energy gathered between their hands and fired outward in bright beams at the approaching clones.

"Aqua Surge!"

"Crimson Streak!"

"Viridian Blast!"

"Golden Flash!"

Each of their attacks found their marks and four of the Pseudo Galaxias were knocked to the pavement, stunned. The others slowed their advance. Their hesitation was all the Knights needed. They yelled "Planetary Slash" as their swords surged with power. They ran forward and slashed out with their swords, their swaths tearing apart the ground and forcing the Pseudo Galaxias to scatter.

Jedite looked on in shock then stared down at the Sailors. He raised his sword high; "I will not lose this chance!" He swung the sword down upon Saturn's neck only to be knocked away as Mars Knight tackled him hard. He recovered his footing and glared at the man who now had his sword drawn for battle.

"You ridiculous insect!" Jedite yelled as his sword slammed against Mars Knight's, bolts of energy flying as the weapons crossed. "Do you actually think you can fight me?"

"I can try," he replied, gritting his teeth against Jedite's fierce blows. Suddenly Mercury Knight rushed in from behind and slashed at the former General. Jedite was too quick however, teleporting away to reappear above them and shower them with blasts of energy as they raised their shields to try and endure the attack.

Uranus looked to the others. "Let's not waste this opportunity!"

"Right." Venus closed her eyes, Saturn, Neptune and Mercury being surrounded by her aura. "Passion Regeneration!"

Pluto's aura surged around herself, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus, "Underworld Healing!"

Jupiter Knight struggled to keep up with the vicious blows of the Pseudo Galaxia's sword with his own, dodging and trying to use her own greater strength against her like he had long ago learned from Jupiter. Spying an opening he struck her hand and the sword went flying. The Pseudo Galaxia screamed with rage and leaped on Jupiter Knight pinning him to the ground. Ken fought her strangling grasp and gasped in relief at what he saw behind her. "I'd be more concerned about yourself than me right now," he told her, managing a smirk.

The Pseudo Galaxia turned around, her eyes widening in shock. The eight sailors stood completely healed, their auras burning brightly. They didn't look happy. *Sailor Soldiers theme begins to play*

The sailors raised their hands as their auras flared up more and more fiercely and surged out. "Sailor Planet Attack!" they called in unison.

The Pseudo Galaxias scattered except for the center one, still too shocked to move. The mass of rainbow energy converged onto her, reducing her body to atoms as Ken stepped back a safe distance.

"No!" Jedite screamed and glared down at Mercury and Mars Knight, "You fools! You've ruined everything!" His hands surged with dark power but before he could strike a huge bolt of lightning struck and electrocuted him badly, stunning the former General.

Jupiter Knight looked at his hands and clenched them, smiling as they crackled with electricity. "I get it, we have one attack with a name based on our color and the other a simple blast of energy based on our symbol or element."

Venus Knight helped the others up, "lets see if your right before that paralysis wears off." He stretched his palm out, concentrated, and watched, as a surging golden heart formed in front of it then rocketed out like a missile. At the same time Mercury Knight released a greater than fire hose strength stream of icy water from his right palm. From Mars Knight's came a tongue of flame. All joined up with Jupiter Knight's electricity and slammed into Jedite. There was a large explosion but Jedite remained standing, blood flowing from various cuts on his body as he breathed heavily. "If that is all you have you are doomed."

Mercury Knight looked at him resolved, "It isn't." A wind began to blow about the knights, their capes flailing. Each silently pulled out their sword and held it out as it glowed. With the tips of their blades they traced a glowing energy outline of the forehead sign of their respective sailor, each in appropriate colors.

"Planetary…" They said in unison slowly as the signs lit up even more brightly before them. They held their swords out vertically so that the signs on the hilts matched up with the signs before them. "Symbol!" An energy wave extended from their hilts, radiating into the large sign, and blasted forward as a massive beam of energy fed by continued blasts from the sword hilts. The four attacks collided with the stunned Jedite and blasted him into a building, the beams shooting straight through it. Jedite was left buried in rubble.

The six remaining Pseudo Galaxia regrouped quickly and flew towards the Sailors, blood on their minds. Uranus smirked, "what do you say we clean house?"

Neptune smiled, "I agree. Let's try this again." With that they took up their hand held weapons and charged back into the fight with the other Sailors.

Mercury dodged a blast and released her mist. "Over here!" she taunted as the demon ran at her, not noticing the figure crouched behind the Sailor of Ice.

Pluto ran low to the ground in front of Mercury, catching the clone completely by surprise as she stabbed her Garnet Rod forward. "Garnet Rod Impale!" She called out as it penetrated through the demon's chest mere feet from Mercury. She collapsed onto it; the rod still stuck in her, a look of complete shock on the creature's face. Within seconds she exploded in a blast of darkness. Pluto looked back at Mercury and she winked, the pre-planned attack had worked perfectly.

"Deep Submerge!" Neptune yelled, her attack colliding with the Pseudo Galaxias orb in a brilliant display. Amidst the dissipating water energy Neptune ran at her with her Trident and stabbed the aqua hued weapon forward. It was met with the clone's sword and energy crackled as they collided. Neptune flipped back and landed in a crouch. The Pseudo Galaxia dove toward her, sword raised, just as Neptune brought out her talisman mirror.

"Submarine Reflection!" The Pseudo Galaxia collided with the mirror's energy and was sent hurtling back into a wall before falling several dozen feet onto the concrete below. She began to struggle up. "Hit her now!" Neptune yelled.

"Silence Scythe Surprise," Saturn complied as she completely charging the huge purplish orb. It flew forward tearing through the street and struck the demon, destroying her in a huge explosion.

Venus rolled away from a blast and positioned herself under the hovering half clone. Energy began to gather around her. Light exploded all around the Pseudo Galaxia forcing her to fly. The golden energy now began to converge above Venus as she threw her hands up. "You want to steal our future?" she cried out as the light became more and more bright. "Come and try! Heartbreak Revenge!" The golden light surged upwards and engulfed the fleeing demon, destroying her.

Uranus crossed swords with another Pseudo Galaxia and, despite her skill, was hard pressed to handle the tremendous power behind the demon's blows. With a fierce slash she disarmed the soldier, Uranus's sword landing in the concrete several feet away. Before the next second could pass the half clone stabbed forward, but the Soldier of Sky was even faster. Uranus leaped over her head and landed behind her. She noticed Mercury charging an attack from the opposite way and threw her arms forward before the shocked creature, golden wind energy swirling about her like a great tempest. Mercury yelled out her attack at the same time Uranus began charging.

"Mercury Sub Zero Blizzard!"

"Ethereal Blaze!"

Mercury's attack struck first, freezing the Pseudo Galaxia solid as Uranus's wind energy struck the fierce gale of Mercury's blizzard. In the ensuing explosion of wind, ice, and energy, the Pseudo Galaxia's frozen body was torn to pieces leaving only scattered fragments and a large crater surrounded by chunks of frozen concrete.

Uranus smirked, "not bad Mercury, and you're supposed to have the weakest powers of us."

Mercury smiled shyly and blushed, "oh, you did the hard part."

Jedite exploded from the rubble, his aura burning in a rage that only increased as he saw only two of his Pseudo Galaxias remaining. "I don't care how many soldiers there are! You won't leave here alive!"

"Allow me to respectfully disagree," Uranus said coolly as she and Neptune leaped at Jedite, sword and triton raised. A shock wave of energy blasted from Jedite's form forcing them back hard and sending them hurtling into a wall where they fell stunned.

"Uranus, Neptune!" Pluto cried in worry. "Saturn to me!" she ordered, quickly regaining her calm.

Jedite showered the other sailors with energy blasts, the knights protecting them with their shields. The remaining two Pseudo Galaxia floated beside him doing the same. Jedite was so focused on the sailors below that he noticed the huge attack charging nearby too late.

"Garnet Orb!" Pluto cried out.

Saturn twirled her staff and held it out next to Pluto's. "Silence Scythe!"

They brought them together amidst a huge mass of swirling energy. "Sailor Planet Cannon!"

"No!" Jedite yelled as the combination of Saturn and Pluto's energies, a large dark purplish surging orb, shot from their crossed staffs and through a Pseudo Galaxia, killing her in a huge explosion. They fired again as Jedite and the Pseudo Galaxia dodged aside. Pluto and Saturn leaped high from both sides of Jedite and yelled out their next attacks.

"Deadly Scream!"

"Ebony Silence Scream!"

Jedite destroyed Pluto's blast with one of his own but Saturn's attack slammed into him even as he brought his arms up to try to block it. The orb rocketed him back, his feet digging into the concrete till he managed to slam the huge orb down into the street under him and leap over it, escaping most of the effects of the huge black explosion that followed. He flipped away from the explosion and landed in a crouch, immediately firing out another stream of energy.

Saturn brought her scythe to bear as Pluto sheltered behind the small scout. "Silent Wall!" Jedite's blast tore the area around them apart but Saturn's shield remained.

The Knights and Inner Scouts had meanwhile surrounded the remaining Pseudo Galaxia. "When it comes to soulless puppets like you we show no mercy!" Jupiter growled and took Jupiter Knight's hand.

Guided by instinct alone the eight soldiers called out the attack phrase.

"Love Bond…"

The Pseudo Galaxia let out an angry shriek and tried to flee.

"Harness!"

The huge orbs of energy came from all sides and enveloped the beast, disintegrating her. "It worked!" Venus cried happily and hugged Venus Knight.

Mercury smiled, "it makes sense really. If Moon and Tuxedo Mask can do it than we too should be able to harness the energy of our feelings for one another."

"This is all so incredible!" Jupiter Knight cried then looked at Jupiter. "All that training we did really paid off."

"Training?" Jupiter questioned then noticed Saturn and Pluto standing alone against Jedite. "Never mind, we'll talk about it later."

"I'll say," Mars said giving Mars Knight a disciplining look. "You have a lot of explaining to do."

Uranus stood up and stretched her sore body, "okay, now I'm mad."

Neptune smiled, "I prefer getting even to getting mad cousin."

Uranus smirked, "then let's join our teammates and finish this battle once and for all."

"Blossom Tempest!"

With an angry roar Jedite smacked the orb of plant and lightning energy aside. Jupiter's attack sped upwards and blew the whole top off the skyscraper above them. Amidst the falling debris Jedite began to walk toward the Sailors, his eyes crazed with rage.

Mars Knight stepped back, "does nothing stop this guy?"

Uranus drew her sword; "we have to keep wearing him down. If we attack him together he won't hold up for long."

Jedite was panting but still smirked, "I haven't really stretched my powers in some time…" he stretched his arms out to his sides and the large chunks of building around him levitated, "let's see if they have limits now." He threw his arms forward and the rubble came flying toward the Sailors.

The Knights leaped into action, slicing through the debris with great slashes of their swords. Jupiter Knight found himself with a clear shot at Jedite. "Viridian Blast!" He threw his arms forward and the green energy struck Jedite hard in the side even as he brought up a shield. The attack was blocked but everyone could see Jedite was weakening.

Uranus crouched down preparing to run. "Ethereal Embodiment!" She rushed forward, her body surrounded by golden wind energy, tackled Jedite, rebounded off the road and slammed into him again and again. Jedite fell to the ground and looked up wearily, teleporting away just in time to dodge a punch from Jupiter. Before he could think of moving again a white shining discus sped by him, cutting deeply into his hand. He grabbed it in pain and cursed loudly.

Mercury caught her sharper than razor edged discus easily. "Odd, I thought it would cut right through."

"We're weakening him, that's all that counts," Neptune told her.

Uranus stepped forward, "are you getting as tired of this as I am Jedite? Why don't you just run away back to your hole in the ground like usual?"

If possible Jedite's hate etched face grew even angrier at her taunt. "I will NOT be defeated again!" He growled.

"Then we'll end this the hard way," Uranus looked at Neptune and she nodded. The other Sailor stood ready. *Uranus and Neptune theme begins to play*

"Space Turbulence!"

"Submarine Violin Tide!"

The streams of liquid energy from Neptune's aqua violin combined with Uranus's golden wind energy forming a huge twisting beam of surging power. It slammed into Jedite's shield full force as he brought up his arms to defend himself. "I will not retreat again!" he screamed. The other Sailors began to add their attacks to the mix while Saturn and the Knights shielded them from falling debris.

"Mars Fireball Flash!"

"Supreme Thunder Crash!"

"Venus Crescent Beam Smash!"

"Pluto Deadly Beam!"

The attacks were fast overcoming Jedite when suddenly a huge bolt of dark power struck down from the sky, neutralizing the energy blasts. All became still.

The Sailors looked up and gasped as two huge red eyes appeared in the sky. A menacing voice drifted through the air. "Retreat now Jedite, you cannot win this way."

Jedite glared up at the image of the Negaforce, "No! I will not fall back again, it ends here and now!"

"Watch your tongue!" it shrieked. "Remember who your master is. If you stay here you shall surely perish, now flee and victory may still yet come."

"But how? My Pseudo Galaxia are destroyed, we can make no more Youma."

"Do as I say," was the only reply and the eyes vanished.

"I'd listen to it Jedite!" a new voice called out as she strolled up the road. *Cue Sailor Moon speech music*

"I may be a little bit late but I'm not going to let you do any more damage to our city. I am Sailor Moon Champion of Justice and in the name of the Moon I will punish you!"

"You're an ugly speck on our world Jedite!" Tuxedo yelled. "Leave it!"

Jedite narrowed his eyes at her and Tuxedo Mask who now stood across from him. "You… you will pay for my humiliation… all of you will! I swear it!" With that Jedite vanished.

"Sailor Moon what are you doing here?" Mars asked in astonishment.

"We couldn't shake the feeling that everyone was in danger," Moon explained. "I managed to convince my parents that I had left the oven on so Darien could drive me back," she giggled then looked wide-eyed at the Knights. "I missed something didn't I?"

Jupiter looked at her and grinned, "you could say that."

A few minutes later everyone stood gathered on the otherwise deserted street. The four knights bowed, their eyes shut. "If you will have us we pledge our loyalty to you, Queen of the new Silver Millennium," Mercury Knight said. Moon looked on, a bit confused. "Greg?"

Venus Knight looked to the sailors, "and to you we pledge our eternal devotion and love." Venus blushed slightly.

"This is all well and good but would you mind explaining exactly what happened to you four?" Uranus asked impatiently.

Mars Knight stood up. "You're not going to believe this but Queen Serenity came to us. She told us all kinds of things about the past and how the universe came to be that even you didn't seem to know Pluto." Pluto scowled slightly at that remark.

Jupiter Knight looked at the Sailors, "she said that we were once a part of the Moon Kingdom, soldiers for it and that we trained with you. She said that we were reborn on Earth at this time along with the rest of the population. She even gave us back our memories of the past."

"So you knew us in our past lives?" Mars asked still awestruck.

"Were we… couples back then?" Venus inquired curiously.

"Serenity said things looked like they were leading up to that but then Beryl attacked" Venus Knight said, his voice angry at the memory of the carnage.

Mercury Knight looked down, "and destroyed everything that could have been. I guess this is our second chance."

"Pluto did you know about this?" Mercury asked.

"I knew of Serenity's plan to create the Planetary Knights but you were the ones who trained closely with them not I, thus I never noticed any attraction nor did I fully recognize that you four were their reincarnation."

"I'll bet Luna and Artemis will say the same thing when we ask them," Moon said thoughtfully.

"Well how come we didn't remember?" Jupiter asked. "I know our memories of our past lives have always been less complete than Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask's but still you'd think we'd remember this."

"Your memories of your past lives will not be complete until your past selves fully reawaken at the beginning of Crystal Tokyo," Pluto continued to explain. "Then all will be clear, till then it seems Serenity thought it best that the Knights have their memories back now so that they could immediately fight with skill and not have to start learning entirely anew as you did."

"This certainly makes things more interesting," Moon said happily.

"Well it will be nice not being the only man on the team now," Tuxedo said with a laugh. "Welcome to the group," he extended his hand and shook each of theirs. Everyone smiled till Tuxedo caught a glimpse of something in the alleyway. Everyone looked to where he was staring. "Someone's there." *Dark, foreboding music plays*

"It seems I've arrived just in time…" the shadowed figure spoke from the alley, her glasses glinting.

Uranus was on the defensive immediately. "Who's there?" she asked in a calm but threatening manner as she unsheathed her sword.

The figure slowly stepped forward. "I'm glad I was able to catch you all together. It makes my task all the easier. I have a proposition to make." She stepped into the sunlight. Her hair and eyes were a piercing crimson while over her chest she wore a red star that matched her star shaped earrings and an odd black skirt ringed her waist. The Sailors gasped.

"Eugeal?!"

Notes:

Every series needs what I like to call a "crazy Mina episode." This is mine. Bet you were misled by the title as this episode had some real important events in it. I hope my "creation story" by Serenity wasn't too far fetched for this series. I tried to make it fit with what we know about the Sailor Universe but instead of having the Silver Millennium be just one line in a series of kingdoms I had it be the first. I also gave an explanation for where all the gods went, as we know from the series that they exist, they just don't play a major role in any world anymore.

Yes, I used the original Japanese names for Greg, Chad, Ken and Jamie's past selves. *Sarcastic voice* Creative of me don't you think? I can't believe how long it took me to finish this episode even though it is my longest. I hope you found it worth it (there I go saying "hope" again).