Faith Of The Heart -- By Ravyn Knyght
Another battle against Valshir ended in failure and once again Millennium found himself back at the Tomoe mansion. Mina would have taken him to her place but the condition he was in would only bring in outsiders, if her parents saw the battered mess that used to be Millennium. Both Trista and Mina helped him to one of the rooms. Although he was still conscious, he had been severely wounded.
Serena and some of the others were not at the most recent battle and were shocked at the state of Millennium. "Oh God! Your arm!" Serena shrieked. Millennium's left arm was completely torn from his body and his clothes were soaked in his blood that came from his savage wound. He stopped and looked at where his arm used to be. He started focusing his power and in a few minutes managed to regenerate a new arm. The women looked on in shock and amazement at the astounding feat. The recent battle and regeneration drained him greatly and he headed off to the room to rest. Mina followed him up the stairs and stayed with him to make sure none of the others would disturb him. "These clothes have just about had it I think." Mina said helping him get his blood soaked coat and shirt off. "That's not my biggest concern right now." he said still racking his brain trying to figure out what his next move should be. "I'll pick up a few new things for you if you want." Mina said trying to be helpful.
After taking a shower, Millenium returned to the room to try to get some sleep. Unknown to him, Malice was playing a game of hide and seek with Hotaru. Malice thought it would be a great way for Hotaru to practice sensing familiar lifeforces and get used to her new ability to teleport herself to where she sensed him. Malice hid under Millennium's bed before he came back. "What are you doing under there?" Millennium groaned. Malice gave a loud, "Shhhh!". Just then a small flash of light and a giggle came from under the bed, "Found you!" Hotaru sang as she and the dog crawled out from under the bed. Hotaru was startled at first when she saw Millennium, and quickly put Malice between them both. "W-who are you?" she timidly asked. "No one you need to worry about." was his unconcerned reply. Malice groaned. "Come on kiddo! Let's keep playing!" Malice said nudging Hotaru towards the door. With Hotaru's new sensing ability, she was picking up on something dark about Millennium, while it felt strange, she was not afraid of him as much as she should be. Something about him felt as if they had met before.
"Venus Cosmic Bombardment!", "Mercury Glacial Flash!" Venus and Mercury called as their attacks managed to momentarily stun Valshir long enough for Sailor Moon and Mini Moon to deliver a double blast from their silver crystals. They manged to knock the beast down but both Sailor Moon and Mini Moon were severely drained as this was the third time they used their combined crystals. "He's getting up!" Venus shouted, "Try it again!" she urged but the two were too weakened to comply. "Uranus Planet Killer!", "Neptune Raging Torent!" the pair's combined attacks compelled Valshir to back off for now, but before leaving he left a number of his lesser minions behind to prevent them from chasing him. After defeating them, the worn out fighters headed back to their homes to rest up for the next fight with Valshir.
"Going somewhere?" Millennium said, stopping Valshir in his tracks. "Haven't you learned your lesson boy?" Valshir roared as he faced his son. "You could defeat me so easily. If only you would accept what you are!" Valshir commented as he prepared to fight. Millennium knew what he was talking about but refused to travel down that dark path ever again. "You're too afraid to become what you can become. That is why you will never be able to defeat me boy." sneered the creature. 'I'll find a way, you'll see!' Millennium thought as the two collided.
"Have we been behaving ourselves while we were gone?" Michelle questioned. "Yup!" Hotaru cheerfully replied. "That's good honey but I was talking about the dogs." Michelle said as the two dogs cleared their throats and whistled while avoiding eye contact. "Now I'm worried." admitted Amara as Hotaru giggled. "Let's find out what they did this time." Amara groaned as she scooped up a giggling Hotaru. Trista stood silent for a few minutes, trying to find her words. What she had to say would not be taken well but the time had come. "Amara, Michelle wait." she called and the two women turned around. "What is it?" Amara asked. "It's almost time to activate Sailor Saturn. I'll be performing the ascension this evening." Trista's words filled the two women with fear and dread. "Can't you wait a few more days?" Michelle asked, Trista shook her head. "She'll be needed and soon. Both Reeny and Serena can't keep up at this rate. Even with Millennium, us and the two silver crystals we are barely managing a defense.". Both Amara and Michelle knew that this day would come but over the last few years they pushed the thought out of their minds.
Amara and Michelle took one last look at the little child they thought of as their own. Within a few minutes all of that would be changed. "She'll be approximately be sixteen years old when I return with her." Trista told them. "I'll take her now." Amara hesitently handed over Hotaru to Trista who had now transformed to Sailor Pluto. "Where are we going?" little Hotaru questioned as Pluto took her into a room that until now was locked to keep her out of it. Inside was a gold framed, full length mirror. Pluto held up her rod and a beam of light shot out and struck the mirror opening the Gates of Time. Amara and Michelle stood at the doorway of the room with the two dogs watching the events unfold. What once held the reflection of Pluto and Hotaru now revealed a temperal field where numerous colours gathered and swirled. "A rainbow inside?" Hotaru gasped as Pluto put the girl down. "A magic rainbow. Would you like to get closer?" Pluto asked taking the child's hand in hers, Hotaru nodded and took a few timid steps towards the mirror. Giving one last look to Amara and Michelle, Pluto lead Hotaru through the mirror. Upon entry a bright flash of light filled the room blinding the spectators.
Once the flash subsided and everyone's vision recovered, the first thing they saw was a teenaged girl standing next to Sailor Pluto. Both Amara and Michelle stared in astonishment at the transformation of their young charge. Hotaru was now a few years older than what she was before she first used her rebirth attack. "I've already told her about her duties and the current situation." Pluto informed. "Hotaru?" Michelle questioned still not believing what had just happened. The young girl smiled, "Yes it's me aunt Michelle." Hotaru assured her adopted family. Both Michelle and Amara couldn't help but fight off the urge to cry. Their little Hotaru was now a beautiful young girl. "There is still alot of training to be covered and a short time to do it in." Pluto reminded everyone. "Well kiddo let's get to it!" Malice ordered as everyone left the room. Pluto wondered how Millennium would react.
Some more days passed and there were no signs of Valshir or Millennium. "Maybe Millennium axed Valshir?" Serena softly commented. All Reeny could do was cry. She thought that if Serena remembered everything then the future would be changed to prevent Millennium's execution. Instead, Valshir was revived and stronger than ever, Hotaru was now older and being trained to use her rebirth attack and there was nothing she could do to stop it. Serena held Reeny tighter. "It'll be alright. You'll see." Serena tried to sound optimistic but there was little optimism in her voice. "Amara and Michelle called us to a meeting tonight. They have something to tell us. Let's go and see what they have to say." Serena coaxed but Reeny had a feeling of dread that it had something to do with Hotaru.
"You had no right!" Millennium screamed at Trista. She had expected this reaction and was letting Millennium get all his frustrations out. "This is my battle! My responsiblity! How dare you go against me like this! I will not allow it!" he raged, Trista now took her turn. "You have no choice or say in the matter! I was given orders by Queen Serenity herself to do as I see fit to maintain the time-line and that is what I intend to do. If I deem it necessary to activate the Sailor of Destruction then I will do so. You will do nothing to interfere! She is no longer your daughter! There is nothing you can do!" she violently snapped back. Millennium's blood burned as he knew she was right about him giving up Hotaru but she was wrong about her other point. "You're wrong! There is something I can do and so help me if it comes down to it I will!" he threatened then left the mansion.
After having an arguement with Chad, Raye decided to take a walk around the grounds to calm herself. As she came back, she sensed a dark presence near by. She found Millennium pacing about the temple grounds with a serious look on his face. "What brings you here?" she asked coming over to him. "I needed a quiet place to think so if you don't mind...LEAVE ME ALONE!" he yelled almost taking Raye's head off. Raye concluded that he found out about Hotaru's transformation. She clenched her jaw and started in on him. "Look! I don't mind you coming here but if this is how you are going to behave then leave!" she coldly stated, thrusting her arm towards the exit. "Sorry." he muttered then went back to pacing. Raye paced with him. "So what are you thinking about?" she asked, wondering what had him so keyed up. Millennium didn't answer right away as he was lost in thought. "Well?" Raye insisted. "I may know of a way to defeat Valshir but if I do it I'll be breaking a promise." he stated.
"There is a way I can match Valshir. I did it once before but almost never came back." he started, Raye urged him to continue. Millennium thought for a moment, then decided not to answer further. "It's best I say nothing for now." he said then walked off. As he left he ran into Mina. "So this is where you've been." she called out to him. 'Leave me alone.' he uttered under his breath as he walked past her, not acknowledging her. She turned and caught up with him. "And that was about?" she demanded, giving him a stern look. "I need time to think, so just leave me alone all right?" he stated then disappeared. 'That is soo annoying!' Mina thought.
A week later, Millennium appeared at the Tomoe mansion. "Hey, boss! What up?" Malice said upon seeing his master. "Its time Sailor Saturn's training got serious." he dryly stated. "We're doing a great job!" Malice barked. "We are being serious in her training." Dischord added as she joined them. "She'll be fighting a form of Valshir more powerful than can be imagined. I'll take over from here." Millennium told the pair then left to announce himself to the others.
Serena, Darien, Reeny and the sailor scouts were present as Hotaru was showing off her new abilities. Millennium's sudden appearance shocked everyone. "You are going to be facing a creature that can make your nightmares come true and you stand around playing?!?!" Millennium scolded his daughter. She immediately spotted the black creasent and prepared for a fight. "Valshir send you?" she questioned as she took a swipe at the intruder. Millennium dodged it and drew his sword and went on the offensive. Sailor Saturn had a hard time fending off his attacks. The scouts got between the two to break up the fight. "Your skills are below par. I'll be in charge of your training." he flatly stated. Reeny smiled. 'This could work out if I push things along.' she thought. "You've just proven that you are sadly lacking in the skills needed to fight Valshir. Your training starts now." with that said, Millennium rushed Saturn, not giving her a break. Both Amara and Michelle were outraged that Millennium was getting so involved with Hotaru.
Serena and Reeny got tired of watching Millennium and Saturn train relentlessly so they decided to head home as it was growing dark. "What's that smirk for?" Serena questioned, knowing that her future daughter was cooking up something. "Just wondering about something." she said as they walked along. "Oh I get it." Serena said. "Get what?" Reeny innocently stated. "You're planning to get the two of them talking to each other by dropping a few hints here and there about the past." Serena stated to Reeny's surprise. "Yeah. How did you know though?" she questioned. "Because it would be something that I would do." Serena laughed. "Just don't push too hard or Trista will be all over you." Serena warned. Reeny knew though that she would not have much time, and that pushing it was the only thing she could do right now. It was a chance she was willing to take, even if it did upset the time line.
"I don't like this!" Amara stated to Trista and Michelle. "Well it is advancing her training at a faster rate." Trista pointed out. "You know what I mean." Amara said in a knowing tone. Trista was aware of what could happen and made a mental note to keep an eye an small lady who would undoubtedly use this to her advantage. "I will make sure that nothing alters the events of the time-line." Trista assured them both. Just then an exhausted Saturn came into the room and flopped on the couch. "Your bed would be more comfortable." Michelle said coming over to her. "Too many stairs, too tired." she yawned, clutching a throw pillow. "That's another thing. He's training her too hard! Just look at the poor thing! She has no energy left at all." Amara pointed out. "Come on. Let's get you to bed." she said, picking the young girl up off the couch. Trista walked out with them but stopped when she saw Millennium standing in the doorway.
"Thinking of something in particular?" she asked, seeing as he was deep in thought as he watched Amara, flanked by Dischord and Malice, carry Hotaru up the stairs. , "I've come to a decision about something. I've come up with a plan and I want to run it by you all." he told her. "I'll call for a meeting tomorrow then." Trista said, she thought.
As the scouts waited for Millennium to show up, Reeny went to work seeing how much Hotaru remembered of their conversations. "Is it like this for everyone? Has anyone else remembered much about their lives from the Silver Millennium?" Hotaru asked around. "No, not really. Only little bits here and there." Lita mentioned. Amara and Michelle glared at Reeny and what she was trying to do. "Do you still have that picture of my mother, Reeny?" Hotaru asked, Reeny's face paled and her eyes shrank. The looks Trista, Amara and Michelle were now giving her made her feel two inches tall. Just as things were about to heat up, Millennium showed up. Reeny silently cheered. Hotaru got a strong feeling like she knew Millennium, the feeling grew stronger every time they were together. She was about to approach him but stopped when he started talking.
"I've figured out a way to take out Valshir so listen carefully. Once myself and Sailor Saturn have worn him down, all of you scouts will channel your power into Sailor Moon's Silver Crystal. She will then gather and direct the combined energy of the Scouts and Silver Crystal into Mini Moon's Silver Crystal. Mini Moon will then add her power to her Silver Crystal and then send all of that energy towards Valshir. Eventhough it won't be enough to defeat him, it will drain him enough to allow Saturn's rebirth attack to fiinsh him off." Millenium revealed his plan. "No!" Reeny shouted as she ran out of the room crying. Serena went to go after her but was stopped by Hotaru. "I'll talk to her." she offered.
Hotaru quietly slipped into the guest room Reeny was in. She found Reeny lying on the bed crying. "I know it's hard for you to deal with me using my rebirth attack but if it's needed then it must be." Hotaru explained. "It's not fair!" Reeny sobbed, 'I tried so hard to keep this from happening! Why is he letting her do this?' the little girl thought as flung herself into Hotaru. "It will be alright. You'll see. Valshir will be destroyed and I will be reborn." Hotaru said trying to comfort the little girl. Reeny pulled away, bawling up her fists. "But...you don't know...!" Reeny stopped herself. Why, she didn't know. 'If I tell then maybe...' she wrestled with the thought. 'Screw the time line!' Reeny finally decided to tell. She looked up to her friend and opened her mouth...but no words came out. "Hotaru? There's something you need to know." said a voice. The two looked up to find Michelle at the door. "It's about your father..." she started, coming into the room. It was a joint decision between herself and Amara to tell Hotaru about Millennium. Reeny's eyes sparkled with hope but were soon dimmed when Trista came in and gave Michelle a look that silenced her. "Millennium is looking for Valshir now. When he finds him he contact us." she informed them.
A few days later, Mina was waiting at an old forest shrine holding a note from Millennium to meet her there. Although in broad daylight, Mina was still a little nervous of being at the ancient temple. She listened to the sounds of a nearby babbling brooke and tune of song birds. The old temple had a sort of erie, peaceful charm about it as she looked over the ruins. A voice inside her told her to turn around to find Millennium looking over the old ruins.
*Flash Back*
Even though Serenity threatened to severe all ties with Earth and stripped Sailor Gaia of her powers, Alundra, princess of the Earth and older sister of prince Endymion agreed to marry both Millennium and Azura. "You shouldn't have came. Queen Serenity has already punished Sailor Gaia for allowing us to marry. When she finds out you are my maid of honour, she'll strip you of your status as well." Azura warned. "Did you forget? I'm the Sailor Scout of Love. Where ever love is I'll be there to ensure its safety!" Mina stated. "Thank you my friend." Azura said and hugged her. "Now let's get this wedding on in style! Venus Power!" Mina cheered as she transformed into sailor form.
*End Flash Back*
The recovered memory left Mina a little disoriented as Dischord and Malice came up beside her. "This used to be Alundra's palace. It used to be so beautiful." Dischord lamented as she remembered what her former home and mistress looked like. "Yeah, the boss always kept this picture perfect." Malice said looking around. "Huh? You mean...?" Mina started. "Yep. Our first boss was Princess Alundra, Sailor Gaia. On her death bed, she ordered us to watch over Hotaru when the time came for her to become ruler of Saturn. She had sent us to serve Millennium until Hotaru was reborn. Do you know why Millennium called us here?" Malice asked, Mina shook her head. "Dischord. Malice. Come." Millennium called and the two dogs complied leaving Mina to wonder a while longer as to why she was here.
"It's time." Millennium said. "Time for what?" Dischord asked. "Time for you two to fulfill your promise and watch over Hotaru from now on." Millennium reminded the pair of their commitment. "Boss...?" Malice started but realized that the time had come for Dischord and Malice to part ways with their long time friend. "We'll never leave her side." Malice promised. "We'll miss you." Dischord sadly said. Millennium knelt down to them and patted them. "I'll miss you too." he said as he gave a long look towards Mina.
He made his way over to her trying to decide what he was going to say to her. "I...I won't be coming back after this battle." he finally said after a few moments silence between the two. "Oh..." Mina said turning away so he wouldn't see her eyes mist up with tears. "I hope you understand..." he said. Mina broke down into tears. "I don't!" she yelled as she took off running. It didn't take for Millennium to catch up with her. "Just when I thought I found the perfect guy..." Mina sobbed. "I can't stay here." he told her as he sat down with her by a gentle, flowing stream. "It would be too much for me to handle. I've kept myself cut off from everyone. It was my choosing. What life would I have here anyway?" he asked. "You can't just leave! What about Hotaru? What about...us?" she asked drying her eyes. Millennium thought for a moment. "I've thought about her. I've thought about becoming a part of her life again but it wouldn't be right. How can I explain to her about her mother. She died because of me. Everyone I've ever cared about died. My wife, my mother..." "So you're afraid of being alone? Is that it?" Mina asked. "You don't have to be afraid of being alone if you stay here. You're the only one that can tell Hotaru about her mother. If you need help I'll be there for you. I...I love you." Mina said looking deep into his eyes. Millennium took her hand in his, "You know nothing about me. How can you say such a thing?" he questioned in a half laugh. "All the more reason you should stay." Mina told him. Before Millennium could say anything Mina kissed him. 'I'm already breaking one promise.' he thought to himself as the kiss deepened.
"Ouuu! Where is she?" growled Sailor Mars. "If it's not Sailor Moon it's her! What could she be doing?" she snapped as they all waited. Dischord and Malice just gave each other a knowing look. A few minutes later both Millennium and Sailor Venus showed. 'Oh.' Sailor Mars thought as she forgot about picking on Mina for being late. "Well everyone is here. So let's track down freak boy!" Jupiter declared. "An easy enough task." Millennium said as he teleported everyone to where Valshir was.
"Well boy. You wish your little friends to die like your whore?" Valshir sneered as he stretched his wings out and gave a threatening growl as he prepared for the fight. "Are you ready?" Millennium asked Sailor Saturn. "Let's do it!" she said as the two rushed forward and attacked Valshir. The others stayed back as planned and prepared to attack when Valshir was weakened. "Wait for us!" cried the two dogs as they raced towards the fight. The four surrounded the beast. Dischord and Malice dove at him first but vanished as Millennium and Saturn landed a double blow that made Valshir yelp in pain. Dischord and Malice reappeared in front of him and knocked Valshir down with two powerful blasts of energy. Valshir quickly recovered and went on the attack blasting Millennium with a bolt of energy thenquickly turned on Saturn and tried to incinerate her with a breath of fire which Saturn deflected by twirling her scythe "Silent Wall!". While he was committed to the attack, Millennium rushed in and slashed one of Valshir's wings, rendering it useless. Valshir roared in pain as he turned to face his son only to have Malice jump on him and start tearing at his throat. He let go before Valshir could grab him. "Rings of Destruction!" Saturn called as she threw her twirling scythe towards Valshir and managed to cleave off his left arm.
The Scouts stood in awe at how the four of them worked together to fight Valshir. "Explain to me why we're here again?" Jupiter asked as she concluded that Saturn and Millennium had this one in the bag. "We will be involved soon enough." Pluto assured. "Damn you!" Valshir yelled as he regenerated his arm and wing. "Blood Fang!" Dishchord tore into Valshir's right knee severely damaging it to the point he couldn't stand. 'I've got to put an end to this!' Valshir thought, knowing he was losing strength fast. He slammed his fist into the ground and caused an earthquake. Large cracks formed under the Sailor Scouts as they were sent plunging to their deaths. Millennium broke away from the fight to rescue the Scouts leavin Saturn and the dogs to deal with Valshir. "Now this is much better!" Valshir stated as he caught Malice and Dischord as they tried to attack him. He sent bolts of electricity through them both rendering them unconscious.
Millennium emerged from the crevas with all of the Scouts and Tuxedo Mask. Without saying a word he dropped them on safe ground and rushed back into the battle. "You shouldn't have done that." Saturn warned as she checked the two dogs. "They'll be dead soon enough as will you little girl." Valshir laughed. Thunder roared and lightening crackled as Sturn powered up. "No one tells the Sailor of Destruction about death!" she shouted as she prepared to use her rebirth attack. "On behalf of Saturn I will destroy you!" she stated. "Omni-Cresent Ultima!" Millennium sent a massive blast of energy towards Valshir, knocking him out. Saturn used this time to use her attack. "Get ready!" Pluto said as she sensed the time was at hand. "SATURN REBIRTH----!" her eyes rolled back as her knees buckled and she fell back into Millennium's arms. "Why?" she muttered before falling unconscious.
~It's been a long road, Gettin' from there to here. It's been a long time, but my time is finally near.~
"Because you're my daughter." he whispered as he sent a wave of energy through her, reversing Pluto's aging process. He carried the little girl over to where the Sailor Scouts were. As he walked away Valshir started to move. "What did he just do!?" Uranus exclaimed not understanding the immortal's logic. "That wasn't in the plan!" Mercury stated. As they came closer, Hotaru started to come to. "My head hurts." she murmured. "You had an accident but you'll be all right. I promise." he told her. Valshir was now up and gave a roar of anger. Hotaru looked to see what creature would make such a sound. "A m-m-monster!" she cried as she tightened her grip around Millennium's neck. "Look away baby. Don't be afraid, I'll make it go away." as Valshir was almost on top of them. Come on!" Sailor Moon shouted as she and Uranus rushed towards them only to be stopped by Pluto. "Don't interfere!" she warned in an icy tone. "But..." Uranus stated as she watched Valshir get closer. "Stop scaring my daughter!" Millennium roared as he leapt up and landed a spin kick that sent Valshir's body bouncing across the landscape.
~And I can feel a change in the wind right now. Nothing's in my way. And they're not gonna hold me down no more. No they're not gonna hold me down.~
Upon reaching the scouts, he handed Hotaru over to Tuxedo Mask. He then teleported Dischord and Malice to him. "That was fun." Malice groaned. "Take her somewhere safe." Millennium ordered. "I will." Tuxedo Mask promised and quickly left with the two dogs. "Without Saturn we have no chance of beating him! What were you thinking!?" Neptune snapped. "There is a way." Millennium mentioned.
~Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's going to bend or break me. I can reach any star. I've got faith of the heart.~
"Forgive me Azura. I can't keep my promise." he said. "Once I transform, I'll be as strong as Valshir except I will lose my immortality. Once I restrain Valshir, hit him with everything you got." he finished. "But that will be too much for you to handle! You'll be killed!" Venus cried. "She's right!" Mini Moon added. "If you die, Hotaru will be alone in the world." Mini Moon said near tears. Millennium looked over to see Valshir rising again. "She won't be alone." he assured as he looked over the group of women. "She'll have more than enough people to care for her.". "Are you sure this is how you want it?" Sailor Moon asked, he nodded "Take good care of her." he said and walked away from them. Dark clouds formed as a vicious storm errupted as Millennium gave a primal scream as he began his transformation. The sudden surge of dark energy once again staggered Sailor Mars. Deafening roars of thunder could be heard for miles and massive bolts of lightening tore up the earth around Millennium as his body started to change into a large menacing creature that rivaled Valshir in size and power. "Unbelievable!" Mercury gasped as she analyzed both Millennium and Valshir. "They're equal!" she said reporting her readings. "I'm not afraid to become what I am anymore father! This ends here and now!" Millennium said as he spread his wings and flew towards a waiting Valshir.
~It's been a long night, Trying to find my way. Been thru the darkness, Now I finally have my day.
And I will see my dream come alive at last. I will touch the sky. And they're not gonna hold me down no more. No they're not gonna change my mind.~
The scouts watched the surreal ariel battle between the two. they're fight seemed to intensify the all ready deadly thunder storm. Millennium managed to grab Valshir after slipping around a fire breath attack. Millennium gave a taste of his own medicine as he electrocuted Valshir, his attack strengthened a a powerful blast of lightening striking the two of them. "That was for Malice and Dischord!" shouted Millennium as he watched Valshir's body plummet to the ground. He then summoned up al his power into a devastating attack. "And this one is for mother! Shockwave Flare!" and sent the massive beam towards him. The blast tore into the earth causing an upsurge of molten lava.
~Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's going to bend or break me. I can reach any star. I've got faith of the heart.~
"GEEZ! LEAVE THE PLANET WILL YA!!" Sailor Moon shouted as she and the others dodged the falling burning rock. Millennium dove down into the crater and within a few moments emerged with the lifeless body of Valshir. He landed a short distance away from the Sailor Scouts. "DO IT NOW!" he roared at them. "Right!" they cheered in unison as they took up their positions.
"MERCURY GALAXY POWER!"
~I know the wind's so cold,~
"VENUS GALAXY POWER!"
~I've seen the darkest days.~
"MARS GALAXY POWER!"
~But now the winds I feel,~
"JUPITER GALAXY POWER!"
~Are only winds of change.~
"NEPTUNE GALAXY POWER!"
~I've been thru the fire,~
"URANUS GALAXY POWER!"
~And I've been thru the rain,~
"PLUTO GALAXY POWER!"
~But I'll be fine.~
Their combined energy flowed into the Silver Crystal as Sailor Moon transformed into Princess Serenity and added her own power to the Silver Crystal.
"COSMIC MOON POWER!"
~Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's going to bend or break me. I can reach any star.~
Princess Serenity sent the gathered energy to Mini Moon's crystal as she transformed into Neo Princess Reeny and gave her power to the massive sphere.
~I've got faith....~
"NEO MOON COSMIC POWER!"
~I've got faith...~
"And this is for Azura!" Millennium said as Reeny released the massive blast of energy towards them.
"UNIVERSAL COSMIC POWER!"
~Faith of the heart.~
--The End--
Sailor Moon and all other copyrighted characters belong to their respective owners.
Questions? Comments?
Mail to:
ravyn_knyght@yahoo.com
Another battle against Valshir ended in failure and once again Millennium found himself back at the Tomoe mansion. Mina would have taken him to her place but the condition he was in would only bring in outsiders, if her parents saw the battered mess that used to be Millennium. Both Trista and Mina helped him to one of the rooms. Although he was still conscious, he had been severely wounded.
Serena and some of the others were not at the most recent battle and were shocked at the state of Millennium. "Oh God! Your arm!" Serena shrieked. Millennium's left arm was completely torn from his body and his clothes were soaked in his blood that came from his savage wound. He stopped and looked at where his arm used to be. He started focusing his power and in a few minutes managed to regenerate a new arm. The women looked on in shock and amazement at the astounding feat. The recent battle and regeneration drained him greatly and he headed off to the room to rest. Mina followed him up the stairs and stayed with him to make sure none of the others would disturb him. "These clothes have just about had it I think." Mina said helping him get his blood soaked coat and shirt off. "That's not my biggest concern right now." he said still racking his brain trying to figure out what his next move should be. "I'll pick up a few new things for you if you want." Mina said trying to be helpful.
After taking a shower, Millenium returned to the room to try to get some sleep. Unknown to him, Malice was playing a game of hide and seek with Hotaru. Malice thought it would be a great way for Hotaru to practice sensing familiar lifeforces and get used to her new ability to teleport herself to where she sensed him. Malice hid under Millennium's bed before he came back. "What are you doing under there?" Millennium groaned. Malice gave a loud, "Shhhh!". Just then a small flash of light and a giggle came from under the bed, "Found you!" Hotaru sang as she and the dog crawled out from under the bed. Hotaru was startled at first when she saw Millennium, and quickly put Malice between them both. "W-who are you?" she timidly asked. "No one you need to worry about." was his unconcerned reply. Malice groaned. "Come on kiddo! Let's keep playing!" Malice said nudging Hotaru towards the door. With Hotaru's new sensing ability, she was picking up on something dark about Millennium, while it felt strange, she was not afraid of him as much as she should be. Something about him felt as if they had met before.
"Venus Cosmic Bombardment!", "Mercury Glacial Flash!" Venus and Mercury called as their attacks managed to momentarily stun Valshir long enough for Sailor Moon and Mini Moon to deliver a double blast from their silver crystals. They manged to knock the beast down but both Sailor Moon and Mini Moon were severely drained as this was the third time they used their combined crystals. "He's getting up!" Venus shouted, "Try it again!" she urged but the two were too weakened to comply. "Uranus Planet Killer!", "Neptune Raging Torent!" the pair's combined attacks compelled Valshir to back off for now, but before leaving he left a number of his lesser minions behind to prevent them from chasing him. After defeating them, the worn out fighters headed back to their homes to rest up for the next fight with Valshir.
"Going somewhere?" Millennium said, stopping Valshir in his tracks. "Haven't you learned your lesson boy?" Valshir roared as he faced his son. "You could defeat me so easily. If only you would accept what you are!" Valshir commented as he prepared to fight. Millennium knew what he was talking about but refused to travel down that dark path ever again. "You're too afraid to become what you can become. That is why you will never be able to defeat me boy." sneered the creature. 'I'll find a way, you'll see!' Millennium thought as the two collided.
"Have we been behaving ourselves while we were gone?" Michelle questioned. "Yup!" Hotaru cheerfully replied. "That's good honey but I was talking about the dogs." Michelle said as the two dogs cleared their throats and whistled while avoiding eye contact. "Now I'm worried." admitted Amara as Hotaru giggled. "Let's find out what they did this time." Amara groaned as she scooped up a giggling Hotaru. Trista stood silent for a few minutes, trying to find her words. What she had to say would not be taken well but the time had come. "Amara, Michelle wait." she called and the two women turned around. "What is it?" Amara asked. "It's almost time to activate Sailor Saturn. I'll be performing the ascension this evening." Trista's words filled the two women with fear and dread. "Can't you wait a few more days?" Michelle asked, Trista shook her head. "She'll be needed and soon. Both Reeny and Serena can't keep up at this rate. Even with Millennium, us and the two silver crystals we are barely managing a defense.". Both Amara and Michelle knew that this day would come but over the last few years they pushed the thought out of their minds.
Amara and Michelle took one last look at the little child they thought of as their own. Within a few minutes all of that would be changed. "She'll be approximately be sixteen years old when I return with her." Trista told them. "I'll take her now." Amara hesitently handed over Hotaru to Trista who had now transformed to Sailor Pluto. "Where are we going?" little Hotaru questioned as Pluto took her into a room that until now was locked to keep her out of it. Inside was a gold framed, full length mirror. Pluto held up her rod and a beam of light shot out and struck the mirror opening the Gates of Time. Amara and Michelle stood at the doorway of the room with the two dogs watching the events unfold. What once held the reflection of Pluto and Hotaru now revealed a temperal field where numerous colours gathered and swirled. "A rainbow inside?" Hotaru gasped as Pluto put the girl down. "A magic rainbow. Would you like to get closer?" Pluto asked taking the child's hand in hers, Hotaru nodded and took a few timid steps towards the mirror. Giving one last look to Amara and Michelle, Pluto lead Hotaru through the mirror. Upon entry a bright flash of light filled the room blinding the spectators.
Once the flash subsided and everyone's vision recovered, the first thing they saw was a teenaged girl standing next to Sailor Pluto. Both Amara and Michelle stared in astonishment at the transformation of their young charge. Hotaru was now a few years older than what she was before she first used her rebirth attack. "I've already told her about her duties and the current situation." Pluto informed. "Hotaru?" Michelle questioned still not believing what had just happened. The young girl smiled, "Yes it's me aunt Michelle." Hotaru assured her adopted family. Both Michelle and Amara couldn't help but fight off the urge to cry. Their little Hotaru was now a beautiful young girl. "There is still alot of training to be covered and a short time to do it in." Pluto reminded everyone. "Well kiddo let's get to it!" Malice ordered as everyone left the room. Pluto wondered how Millennium would react.
Some more days passed and there were no signs of Valshir or Millennium. "Maybe Millennium axed Valshir?" Serena softly commented. All Reeny could do was cry. She thought that if Serena remembered everything then the future would be changed to prevent Millennium's execution. Instead, Valshir was revived and stronger than ever, Hotaru was now older and being trained to use her rebirth attack and there was nothing she could do to stop it. Serena held Reeny tighter. "It'll be alright. You'll see." Serena tried to sound optimistic but there was little optimism in her voice. "Amara and Michelle called us to a meeting tonight. They have something to tell us. Let's go and see what they have to say." Serena coaxed but Reeny had a feeling of dread that it had something to do with Hotaru.
"You had no right!" Millennium screamed at Trista. She had expected this reaction and was letting Millennium get all his frustrations out. "This is my battle! My responsiblity! How dare you go against me like this! I will not allow it!" he raged, Trista now took her turn. "You have no choice or say in the matter! I was given orders by Queen Serenity herself to do as I see fit to maintain the time-line and that is what I intend to do. If I deem it necessary to activate the Sailor of Destruction then I will do so. You will do nothing to interfere! She is no longer your daughter! There is nothing you can do!" she violently snapped back. Millennium's blood burned as he knew she was right about him giving up Hotaru but she was wrong about her other point. "You're wrong! There is something I can do and so help me if it comes down to it I will!" he threatened then left the mansion.
After having an arguement with Chad, Raye decided to take a walk around the grounds to calm herself. As she came back, she sensed a dark presence near by. She found Millennium pacing about the temple grounds with a serious look on his face. "What brings you here?" she asked coming over to him. "I needed a quiet place to think so if you don't mind...LEAVE ME ALONE!" he yelled almost taking Raye's head off. Raye concluded that he found out about Hotaru's transformation. She clenched her jaw and started in on him. "Look! I don't mind you coming here but if this is how you are going to behave then leave!" she coldly stated, thrusting her arm towards the exit. "Sorry." he muttered then went back to pacing. Raye paced with him. "So what are you thinking about?" she asked, wondering what had him so keyed up. Millennium didn't answer right away as he was lost in thought. "Well?" Raye insisted. "I may know of a way to defeat Valshir but if I do it I'll be breaking a promise." he stated.
"There is a way I can match Valshir. I did it once before but almost never came back." he started, Raye urged him to continue. Millennium thought for a moment, then decided not to answer further. "It's best I say nothing for now." he said then walked off. As he left he ran into Mina. "So this is where you've been." she called out to him. 'Leave me alone.' he uttered under his breath as he walked past her, not acknowledging her. She turned and caught up with him. "And that was about?" she demanded, giving him a stern look. "I need time to think, so just leave me alone all right?" he stated then disappeared. 'That is soo annoying!' Mina thought.
A week later, Millennium appeared at the Tomoe mansion. "Hey, boss! What up?" Malice said upon seeing his master. "Its time Sailor Saturn's training got serious." he dryly stated. "We're doing a great job!" Malice barked. "We are being serious in her training." Dischord added as she joined them. "She'll be fighting a form of Valshir more powerful than can be imagined. I'll take over from here." Millennium told the pair then left to announce himself to the others.
Serena, Darien, Reeny and the sailor scouts were present as Hotaru was showing off her new abilities. Millennium's sudden appearance shocked everyone. "You are going to be facing a creature that can make your nightmares come true and you stand around playing?!?!" Millennium scolded his daughter. She immediately spotted the black creasent and prepared for a fight. "Valshir send you?" she questioned as she took a swipe at the intruder. Millennium dodged it and drew his sword and went on the offensive. Sailor Saturn had a hard time fending off his attacks. The scouts got between the two to break up the fight. "Your skills are below par. I'll be in charge of your training." he flatly stated. Reeny smiled. 'This could work out if I push things along.' she thought. "You've just proven that you are sadly lacking in the skills needed to fight Valshir. Your training starts now." with that said, Millennium rushed Saturn, not giving her a break. Both Amara and Michelle were outraged that Millennium was getting so involved with Hotaru.
Serena and Reeny got tired of watching Millennium and Saturn train relentlessly so they decided to head home as it was growing dark. "What's that smirk for?" Serena questioned, knowing that her future daughter was cooking up something. "Just wondering about something." she said as they walked along. "Oh I get it." Serena said. "Get what?" Reeny innocently stated. "You're planning to get the two of them talking to each other by dropping a few hints here and there about the past." Serena stated to Reeny's surprise. "Yeah. How did you know though?" she questioned. "Because it would be something that I would do." Serena laughed. "Just don't push too hard or Trista will be all over you." Serena warned. Reeny knew though that she would not have much time, and that pushing it was the only thing she could do right now. It was a chance she was willing to take, even if it did upset the time line.
"I don't like this!" Amara stated to Trista and Michelle. "Well it is advancing her training at a faster rate." Trista pointed out. "You know what I mean." Amara said in a knowing tone. Trista was aware of what could happen and made a mental note to keep an eye an small lady who would undoubtedly use this to her advantage. "I will make sure that nothing alters the events of the time-line." Trista assured them both. Just then an exhausted Saturn came into the room and flopped on the couch. "Your bed would be more comfortable." Michelle said coming over to her. "Too many stairs, too tired." she yawned, clutching a throw pillow. "That's another thing. He's training her too hard! Just look at the poor thing! She has no energy left at all." Amara pointed out. "Come on. Let's get you to bed." she said, picking the young girl up off the couch. Trista walked out with them but stopped when she saw Millennium standing in the doorway.
"Thinking of something in particular?" she asked, seeing as he was deep in thought as he watched Amara, flanked by Dischord and Malice, carry Hotaru up the stairs. , "I've come to a decision about something. I've come up with a plan and I want to run it by you all." he told her. "I'll call for a meeting tomorrow then." Trista said, she thought.
As the scouts waited for Millennium to show up, Reeny went to work seeing how much Hotaru remembered of their conversations. "Is it like this for everyone? Has anyone else remembered much about their lives from the Silver Millennium?" Hotaru asked around. "No, not really. Only little bits here and there." Lita mentioned. Amara and Michelle glared at Reeny and what she was trying to do. "Do you still have that picture of my mother, Reeny?" Hotaru asked, Reeny's face paled and her eyes shrank. The looks Trista, Amara and Michelle were now giving her made her feel two inches tall. Just as things were about to heat up, Millennium showed up. Reeny silently cheered. Hotaru got a strong feeling like she knew Millennium, the feeling grew stronger every time they were together. She was about to approach him but stopped when he started talking.
"I've figured out a way to take out Valshir so listen carefully. Once myself and Sailor Saturn have worn him down, all of you scouts will channel your power into Sailor Moon's Silver Crystal. She will then gather and direct the combined energy of the Scouts and Silver Crystal into Mini Moon's Silver Crystal. Mini Moon will then add her power to her Silver Crystal and then send all of that energy towards Valshir. Eventhough it won't be enough to defeat him, it will drain him enough to allow Saturn's rebirth attack to fiinsh him off." Millenium revealed his plan. "No!" Reeny shouted as she ran out of the room crying. Serena went to go after her but was stopped by Hotaru. "I'll talk to her." she offered.
Hotaru quietly slipped into the guest room Reeny was in. She found Reeny lying on the bed crying. "I know it's hard for you to deal with me using my rebirth attack but if it's needed then it must be." Hotaru explained. "It's not fair!" Reeny sobbed, 'I tried so hard to keep this from happening! Why is he letting her do this?' the little girl thought as flung herself into Hotaru. "It will be alright. You'll see. Valshir will be destroyed and I will be reborn." Hotaru said trying to comfort the little girl. Reeny pulled away, bawling up her fists. "But...you don't know...!" Reeny stopped herself. Why, she didn't know. 'If I tell then maybe...' she wrestled with the thought. 'Screw the time line!' Reeny finally decided to tell. She looked up to her friend and opened her mouth...but no words came out. "Hotaru? There's something you need to know." said a voice. The two looked up to find Michelle at the door. "It's about your father..." she started, coming into the room. It was a joint decision between herself and Amara to tell Hotaru about Millennium. Reeny's eyes sparkled with hope but were soon dimmed when Trista came in and gave Michelle a look that silenced her. "Millennium is looking for Valshir now. When he finds him he contact us." she informed them.
A few days later, Mina was waiting at an old forest shrine holding a note from Millennium to meet her there. Although in broad daylight, Mina was still a little nervous of being at the ancient temple. She listened to the sounds of a nearby babbling brooke and tune of song birds. The old temple had a sort of erie, peaceful charm about it as she looked over the ruins. A voice inside her told her to turn around to find Millennium looking over the old ruins.
*Flash Back*
Even though Serenity threatened to severe all ties with Earth and stripped Sailor Gaia of her powers, Alundra, princess of the Earth and older sister of prince Endymion agreed to marry both Millennium and Azura. "You shouldn't have came. Queen Serenity has already punished Sailor Gaia for allowing us to marry. When she finds out you are my maid of honour, she'll strip you of your status as well." Azura warned. "Did you forget? I'm the Sailor Scout of Love. Where ever love is I'll be there to ensure its safety!" Mina stated. "Thank you my friend." Azura said and hugged her. "Now let's get this wedding on in style! Venus Power!" Mina cheered as she transformed into sailor form.
*End Flash Back*
The recovered memory left Mina a little disoriented as Dischord and Malice came up beside her. "This used to be Alundra's palace. It used to be so beautiful." Dischord lamented as she remembered what her former home and mistress looked like. "Yeah, the boss always kept this picture perfect." Malice said looking around. "Huh? You mean...?" Mina started. "Yep. Our first boss was Princess Alundra, Sailor Gaia. On her death bed, she ordered us to watch over Hotaru when the time came for her to become ruler of Saturn. She had sent us to serve Millennium until Hotaru was reborn. Do you know why Millennium called us here?" Malice asked, Mina shook her head. "Dischord. Malice. Come." Millennium called and the two dogs complied leaving Mina to wonder a while longer as to why she was here.
"It's time." Millennium said. "Time for what?" Dischord asked. "Time for you two to fulfill your promise and watch over Hotaru from now on." Millennium reminded the pair of their commitment. "Boss...?" Malice started but realized that the time had come for Dischord and Malice to part ways with their long time friend. "We'll never leave her side." Malice promised. "We'll miss you." Dischord sadly said. Millennium knelt down to them and patted them. "I'll miss you too." he said as he gave a long look towards Mina.
He made his way over to her trying to decide what he was going to say to her. "I...I won't be coming back after this battle." he finally said after a few moments silence between the two. "Oh..." Mina said turning away so he wouldn't see her eyes mist up with tears. "I hope you understand..." he said. Mina broke down into tears. "I don't!" she yelled as she took off running. It didn't take for Millennium to catch up with her. "Just when I thought I found the perfect guy..." Mina sobbed. "I can't stay here." he told her as he sat down with her by a gentle, flowing stream. "It would be too much for me to handle. I've kept myself cut off from everyone. It was my choosing. What life would I have here anyway?" he asked. "You can't just leave! What about Hotaru? What about...us?" she asked drying her eyes. Millennium thought for a moment. "I've thought about her. I've thought about becoming a part of her life again but it wouldn't be right. How can I explain to her about her mother. She died because of me. Everyone I've ever cared about died. My wife, my mother..." "So you're afraid of being alone? Is that it?" Mina asked. "You don't have to be afraid of being alone if you stay here. You're the only one that can tell Hotaru about her mother. If you need help I'll be there for you. I...I love you." Mina said looking deep into his eyes. Millennium took her hand in his, "You know nothing about me. How can you say such a thing?" he questioned in a half laugh. "All the more reason you should stay." Mina told him. Before Millennium could say anything Mina kissed him. 'I'm already breaking one promise.' he thought to himself as the kiss deepened.
"Ouuu! Where is she?" growled Sailor Mars. "If it's not Sailor Moon it's her! What could she be doing?" she snapped as they all waited. Dischord and Malice just gave each other a knowing look. A few minutes later both Millennium and Sailor Venus showed. 'Oh.' Sailor Mars thought as she forgot about picking on Mina for being late. "Well everyone is here. So let's track down freak boy!" Jupiter declared. "An easy enough task." Millennium said as he teleported everyone to where Valshir was.
"Well boy. You wish your little friends to die like your whore?" Valshir sneered as he stretched his wings out and gave a threatening growl as he prepared for the fight. "Are you ready?" Millennium asked Sailor Saturn. "Let's do it!" she said as the two rushed forward and attacked Valshir. The others stayed back as planned and prepared to attack when Valshir was weakened. "Wait for us!" cried the two dogs as they raced towards the fight. The four surrounded the beast. Dischord and Malice dove at him first but vanished as Millennium and Saturn landed a double blow that made Valshir yelp in pain. Dischord and Malice reappeared in front of him and knocked Valshir down with two powerful blasts of energy. Valshir quickly recovered and went on the attack blasting Millennium with a bolt of energy thenquickly turned on Saturn and tried to incinerate her with a breath of fire which Saturn deflected by twirling her scythe "Silent Wall!". While he was committed to the attack, Millennium rushed in and slashed one of Valshir's wings, rendering it useless. Valshir roared in pain as he turned to face his son only to have Malice jump on him and start tearing at his throat. He let go before Valshir could grab him. "Rings of Destruction!" Saturn called as she threw her twirling scythe towards Valshir and managed to cleave off his left arm.
The Scouts stood in awe at how the four of them worked together to fight Valshir. "Explain to me why we're here again?" Jupiter asked as she concluded that Saturn and Millennium had this one in the bag. "We will be involved soon enough." Pluto assured. "Damn you!" Valshir yelled as he regenerated his arm and wing. "Blood Fang!" Dishchord tore into Valshir's right knee severely damaging it to the point he couldn't stand. 'I've got to put an end to this!' Valshir thought, knowing he was losing strength fast. He slammed his fist into the ground and caused an earthquake. Large cracks formed under the Sailor Scouts as they were sent plunging to their deaths. Millennium broke away from the fight to rescue the Scouts leavin Saturn and the dogs to deal with Valshir. "Now this is much better!" Valshir stated as he caught Malice and Dischord as they tried to attack him. He sent bolts of electricity through them both rendering them unconscious.
Millennium emerged from the crevas with all of the Scouts and Tuxedo Mask. Without saying a word he dropped them on safe ground and rushed back into the battle. "You shouldn't have done that." Saturn warned as she checked the two dogs. "They'll be dead soon enough as will you little girl." Valshir laughed. Thunder roared and lightening crackled as Sturn powered up. "No one tells the Sailor of Destruction about death!" she shouted as she prepared to use her rebirth attack. "On behalf of Saturn I will destroy you!" she stated. "Omni-Cresent Ultima!" Millennium sent a massive blast of energy towards Valshir, knocking him out. Saturn used this time to use her attack. "Get ready!" Pluto said as she sensed the time was at hand. "SATURN REBIRTH----!" her eyes rolled back as her knees buckled and she fell back into Millennium's arms. "Why?" she muttered before falling unconscious.
~It's been a long road, Gettin' from there to here. It's been a long time, but my time is finally near.~
"Because you're my daughter." he whispered as he sent a wave of energy through her, reversing Pluto's aging process. He carried the little girl over to where the Sailor Scouts were. As he walked away Valshir started to move. "What did he just do!?" Uranus exclaimed not understanding the immortal's logic. "That wasn't in the plan!" Mercury stated. As they came closer, Hotaru started to come to. "My head hurts." she murmured. "You had an accident but you'll be all right. I promise." he told her. Valshir was now up and gave a roar of anger. Hotaru looked to see what creature would make such a sound. "A m-m-monster!" she cried as she tightened her grip around Millennium's neck. "Look away baby. Don't be afraid, I'll make it go away." as Valshir was almost on top of them. Come on!" Sailor Moon shouted as she and Uranus rushed towards them only to be stopped by Pluto. "Don't interfere!" she warned in an icy tone. "But..." Uranus stated as she watched Valshir get closer. "Stop scaring my daughter!" Millennium roared as he leapt up and landed a spin kick that sent Valshir's body bouncing across the landscape.
~And I can feel a change in the wind right now. Nothing's in my way. And they're not gonna hold me down no more. No they're not gonna hold me down.~
Upon reaching the scouts, he handed Hotaru over to Tuxedo Mask. He then teleported Dischord and Malice to him. "That was fun." Malice groaned. "Take her somewhere safe." Millennium ordered. "I will." Tuxedo Mask promised and quickly left with the two dogs. "Without Saturn we have no chance of beating him! What were you thinking!?" Neptune snapped. "There is a way." Millennium mentioned.
~Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's going to bend or break me. I can reach any star. I've got faith of the heart.~
"Forgive me Azura. I can't keep my promise." he said. "Once I transform, I'll be as strong as Valshir except I will lose my immortality. Once I restrain Valshir, hit him with everything you got." he finished. "But that will be too much for you to handle! You'll be killed!" Venus cried. "She's right!" Mini Moon added. "If you die, Hotaru will be alone in the world." Mini Moon said near tears. Millennium looked over to see Valshir rising again. "She won't be alone." he assured as he looked over the group of women. "She'll have more than enough people to care for her.". "Are you sure this is how you want it?" Sailor Moon asked, he nodded "Take good care of her." he said and walked away from them. Dark clouds formed as a vicious storm errupted as Millennium gave a primal scream as he began his transformation. The sudden surge of dark energy once again staggered Sailor Mars. Deafening roars of thunder could be heard for miles and massive bolts of lightening tore up the earth around Millennium as his body started to change into a large menacing creature that rivaled Valshir in size and power. "Unbelievable!" Mercury gasped as she analyzed both Millennium and Valshir. "They're equal!" she said reporting her readings. "I'm not afraid to become what I am anymore father! This ends here and now!" Millennium said as he spread his wings and flew towards a waiting Valshir.
~It's been a long night, Trying to find my way. Been thru the darkness, Now I finally have my day.
And I will see my dream come alive at last. I will touch the sky. And they're not gonna hold me down no more. No they're not gonna change my mind.~
The scouts watched the surreal ariel battle between the two. they're fight seemed to intensify the all ready deadly thunder storm. Millennium managed to grab Valshir after slipping around a fire breath attack. Millennium gave a taste of his own medicine as he electrocuted Valshir, his attack strengthened a a powerful blast of lightening striking the two of them. "That was for Malice and Dischord!" shouted Millennium as he watched Valshir's body plummet to the ground. He then summoned up al his power into a devastating attack. "And this one is for mother! Shockwave Flare!" and sent the massive beam towards him. The blast tore into the earth causing an upsurge of molten lava.
~Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's going to bend or break me. I can reach any star. I've got faith of the heart.~
"GEEZ! LEAVE THE PLANET WILL YA!!" Sailor Moon shouted as she and the others dodged the falling burning rock. Millennium dove down into the crater and within a few moments emerged with the lifeless body of Valshir. He landed a short distance away from the Sailor Scouts. "DO IT NOW!" he roared at them. "Right!" they cheered in unison as they took up their positions.
"MERCURY GALAXY POWER!"
~I know the wind's so cold,~
"VENUS GALAXY POWER!"
~I've seen the darkest days.~
"MARS GALAXY POWER!"
~But now the winds I feel,~
"JUPITER GALAXY POWER!"
~Are only winds of change.~
"NEPTUNE GALAXY POWER!"
~I've been thru the fire,~
"URANUS GALAXY POWER!"
~And I've been thru the rain,~
"PLUTO GALAXY POWER!"
~But I'll be fine.~
Their combined energy flowed into the Silver Crystal as Sailor Moon transformed into Princess Serenity and added her own power to the Silver Crystal.
"COSMIC MOON POWER!"
~Cause I've got faith of the heart. I'm going where my heart will take me. I've got faith to believe. I can do anything. I've got strength of the soul. And no one's going to bend or break me. I can reach any star.~
Princess Serenity sent the gathered energy to Mini Moon's crystal as she transformed into Neo Princess Reeny and gave her power to the massive sphere.
~I've got faith....~
"NEO MOON COSMIC POWER!"
~I've got faith...~
"And this is for Azura!" Millennium said as Reeny released the massive blast of energy towards them.
"UNIVERSAL COSMIC POWER!"
~Faith of the heart.~
--The End--
Sailor Moon and all other copyrighted characters belong to their respective owners.
Questions? Comments?
Mail to:
ravyn_knyght@yahoo.com
