Adventure 16: Final Battle With Jedite
From the previous chapter. . . . . .
Alex died at the hospital and all of us were upset about it. The next day we were free to do whatever we wanted so I went to visit Ayeka. It's funny how we met up again it was during a battle and she was the target. We agreed to me going over to her house the following day and Ayeka would pick me up from the palace. The night before she came I could not go to sleep because of what happened with Pearl. While the two of us were talking we heard some screaming outside and went to check it out it was a new enemy and her name is Quartz. The person who was screaming was Yuri, Ayeka's daughter, had been taken prisoner. Of course I had to transform and fight on my own but I didn't have a chose. The scouts showed up a little bit later which made Quartz retreat for the time. The next morning I had to remind everyone that we had to leave that day in order to be back by the time the weekend ended. While packing the team decided to leave right a way but I don't know why. When we got back home we had a small battle with Quartz and Fighter and I got into a fight. I went home right after the battle and didn't feel like talking to anyone. When my sister and Hotaru come home Seiya is with them and he wanted to talk. After talking for awhile we made up and agreed to go out on a date on Monday. When my mom came home from church I asked her if Seiya could come over for dinner and she said it was okay. So my mom and Seiya got to know each other better and my mom is okay with me dating him.
The next day school was fine. I came straight home even though I was suppose to stay after for a club but since we had changed the date to tonight I had to skip it. I rushed throughout my homework somewhat but I was too excited. After I was done I looked at myself in the mirror. I wasn't happy with the way I looked so I went and changed into some nicer clothes. While my mom was cooking dinner the hall doorbell rang. I decided to answer it since it was probably for me anyway and I was right.
"Ready to go?", he asked with a smile.
"Yep. Mom I'm leaving and I promise the two of us will be back by nine."
"You know what I expect of you.", my mom told us.
"Bye.", I said closing the door.
"Wait! One more thing."
"What is it?"
"Have fun and be careful."
"We will.", Seiya answered.
We went in the elevator to go downstairs.
"Seiya, what are we going to do?"
"It's a surprise."
"Come on tell me what we're doing."
"I will not tell you until we get there. So I'm going to put this blindfold on you. You may want to take your glasses off first."
"Alright.", I agreed taking off my glasses and putting them in my pocket. When we got down to the foyer he stopped me and put the blindfold on.
"Hold onto my hand."
"Where is your hand?", I asked.
"Right here.", he answered grabbing my hand, "Careful when you get into the car not to bump your head."
He closed door and all I could see was a little light. It was quite a long drive (at least it seemed that way) to wherever we were going. When the car stopped I still sat in the car totally clueless. He grabbed my hand again and lend me into some building.
"Alright you can take the blindfold off now."
I carefully untied it, took it off, and looked around surprised. He had taken me to a small restaurant.
"I decided that taking you out this upcoming weekend would be almost impossible with your birthday in two days."
"How did you know? I never told you."
"Your sister told me. I wanted to make this special for you."
"Thank you so much."
"You're welcome."
"How many?", the hostess asked.
"2.", he answered.
The hostess led us to a seat right by the window and told us that she would be back in a few minutes.
"You were surprised weren't you?"
"Yeah. I didn't expect this."
"Hello. I'll be your waitress tonight. What can I get you to drink?"
"I'll have a Coke.", I replied.
"I'll have one, too.", Seiya answered.
She came back with the drinks and asked if we were ready to order. We ordered some roast beef sandwiches. The waitress said that would take some 20 minutes but we didn't care.
"While we wait. Why don't you open this present.", he said handing me a box.
I opened the box and it was a star shaped necklace on a silver chain, "Thank you I love it."
"Here I'll put it on for you."
When the waitress came back she saw the necklace, "That's nice."
"He gave it to me for a birthday present."
"Hope you two enjoy the rest of your evening. Let me know if you need anything."
After dinner he took me to the park. We were having fun on the swings when we saw Quartz.
"She's ruined the evening. Let's go teach her a lesson.", I said.
"Alright let's go. FIGHTER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER! Hey Quartz how dare you ruin this evening!"
"Like I care if I ruined this for you. Yoma make sure you make some progress with those people over there or else."
"Quartz let's fight one on one."
"How about no. I don't feel like wasting my time with you. See ya!"
"Darn. Well, let's go stop that monster before the police get here. Hey you stupid monster! Get away from those kids!"
"Phebos I think you have it's undivided attention."
"Good. PHEBOS FIRE STORM!"
"Dark fire storm!"
"What just happened?", I asked.
"I think this monster can copy attacks which isn't good for us."
"Then what are we going to do?", I asked dodging my own attack.
"Let's try attacking it at the same time. It can't hit both of us at the same time."
"Alright, let's give it a try. Phebos Fire Surround!"
"Star Storm Shower!"
The monster took a direct hit but still managed to get up.
"Fighter we need to call at Taiki and Yaten to help."
"Alright. You do that and I keep this thing distracted."
"Be careful. Yaten, Taiki.", I said into my communicator.
"What do you need?", Taiki asked.
"Fighter and I have ran into a little bit of trouble with a monster and we need your help."
"Alright. We'll be there as fast as we can."
"Fighter!"
"Yeah."
"they won't be here for a little while."
So the two of us had to keep fighting without help.
"Star Bright Shine!"
"Maker, Healer you guys finally made it.", I said relived.
"Sorry it took so long. Did you two try to destroy it?", Maker asked.
"Of course we did but it didn't work."
"Then let's try 3 attacks.", Fighter suggested.
"Alright. PHEBOS FIRE SURROUND!"
"STAR STORM SHOWER!"
"STAR BRIGHT SHINE!"
Then the monster was finally gone.
"I could have stayed back."
"Healer, why do you have an attitude problem about certain things?", I asked.
"He's always been that way. It takes him a long time to open up to people he doesn't know.", Taiki answered.
After we de transformed Seiya looked down at his watch and it was already 8:45 we had to be back in 15. Seiya and I got to sit in the back seat while Yaten and Taiki sat in the front. It only took us 10 minutes to get home. The two of us walked upstairs to my apartment.
"Did you have fun?"
"I sure did. Thank you for the necklace. See you at school tomorrow."
"Night.", he said.
He gave me a small kiss (^_^) then I went inside.
"Maria it's 9:05."
"Mom he took me out for my birthday. I'm sorry I'm late."
"Did he get you something?", I heard Hotaru ask.
"Yeah. Come on you have to get to bed."
"Alright."
The two us then went into my room and got ready for bed. Before I turned the lights off I showed Hotaru the necklace.
"It's pretty."
"I know. Hope it wasn't too expensive."
"I don't think that matters and you shouldn't worry about that."
"You're right. Night Hotaru."
"Night."
I got up turned off the lights and we went to bed.
The rest of week went on as normal except for the battles with Quartz. Her monsters got more and more difficult to defeat. The following week was Taiki's birthday and we threw him a huge party. The good thing was that school was almost over. Finals were next week and I was really nervous about the World History. With Susie's graduation on June 1st that was one hectic weekend. This was our last weekend before finals (that is except for Hotaru and Susie). I was so worried about what I would get on the test I didn't study that much. It was Wednesday and there was only one more day of finals to go. Then again the following day was both Math and Physical Science (yuck!).
"Do you think Quartz will want to fight sometime soon?", I asked.
I had Jenny, Meghan, Taiki, Yaten, and Seiya over a meeting. With school winding down we could go and get rid of Jedite for good.
"There's no doubt about that, but when is the question.", Meghan answered.
"Hopefully she can wait until after finals tomorrow.", Jenny said.
Susie was in her room already her summer vacation. She came running in while we were talking about where the Negaverse could be.
"What is it?", I asked.
"Quartz is outside knocking the trees down."
"Let's go. PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER!"
"CALLISTO CRYSTAL POWER!"
"DEIMOS CRYSTAL POWER!"
"TRITON CRYSTAL POWER!"
"SATURN CRYSTAL POWER!"
"FIGHTER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"HEALER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"MAKER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
We all ran down the back stairs into the courtyard. When we got down there Titania was already fighting her.
"Quartz stop what you're doing right now!"
"About time you got down here. I was starting to wonder what it would take for you come down. This is my very last chance before I am destroyed because of my failure."
"Good riddens then.", Callisto told her.
"You sailor scouts are in for a surprise. To make sure I fight Phebos alone each one of you have a monster to fight."
"You sneak!", Triton yelled at her.
"I'm not a sneak. Just a little unfair is all. Phebos you've wanted to fight me ever since you were in Crystal Tokyo. Now's your chance. Give me everything you've got."
"Remember you asked for this! PHEBOS FIRE STORM!"
"Shield up. You see I've learned a few tricks since the last time we fought one on one. Dark ice attack!"
"SILENT WALL!"
"I told you scout you can't interfere in this battle."
"So what I'm not going to let you hurt our princess."
"Fine you're little scouts want to help I'll put up a barrier."
Then a gray shield surrounded where Quartz and I were.
"Now this is fair. Dark water surround!"
"Ouch!"
"Oh I forgot to tell you I'm also a lot stronger inside this barrier. There is no way you can win."
"PHEBOS.....PLANET ATTACK!"
"Can't you do any better than that?"
"I call upon the power of the silver and golden crystals lend me the power to teach her a lesson. PHEBOS CRYSTAL ATTACK!"
When it hit her she fell to the ground, the barrier was gone, and Jedite showed up.
"Quartz you failed."
"I'm so sorry. I promise I can get rid of her."
"This was your last chance. Get out of here.", he said snapping his fingers and Quartz was gone, "I'll be waiting for you sailor scouts. Just use that ring on the ground to teleport to the Negaverse."
He then teleported back to the Negaverse. I went over to pick up the ring when Fighter stopped me.
"Don't touch it."
"We can't leave it here. I'll take it upstairs and hold onto it until we're ready."
"Alright. Let all of us go home because we all still have finals tomorrow.", Jenny said.
So Meghan, Jenny, and Robert all headed home. The rest of us walked back upstairs. I was about to walk into the apartment when Seiya motioned me to come with him. So the four of us walked in there and I was offered a seat.
"You need to tell them the risks of going into the Negaverse for a battle.", Taiki said to me.
"I know.", I said looking down at the floor.
"You need to tell them that they might not come back. Hotaru already understands that along with us. I told them to meet here tomorrow after school.", Seiya added to Taiki's statement.
"How are we going to tell them that? I don't think any of them have thought about dying at a young age."
"You don't have a choice.", Yaten said.
"Alright I will. I see you tomorrow.", I said leaving.
I opened the door to the apartment with a blank look. I didn't want to tell the team that there is a chance they won't come back alive. I didn't care so much because I had been through this before but Meghan, Jenny, Susie, and Robert probably had never thought of that. I laded out on my bed just thinking of how I could explain this to them. I felt something jump on the bed so I sat up and saw it was Selene.
"What's wrong?", she asked hoping into my lap.
"I have to tell the scouts that they might not come back from the fight."
"And you don't want to tell them do you?"
"No. I was hoping I had more time but I don't. I can't say bye to everyone again. I won't be able to handle it. Besides what happens if I don't come back what is my mom going to do?", I said almost crying.
"Believe me you will not perish in this battle."
"Selene you can't be sure. I want to go to bed."
"But it's only 7:30."
"I don't care."
"Alright. Do you mind if I lay next to you?"
"No."
I went to sleep until a little after 2 to go to the bathroom. I checked where Hotaru was sleeping and she was with Susie. I set my alarm and went back to sleep. I didn't get up again until the alarm went off. I got up and got dressed and headed out the door. The math and Physical Science finals were easy. The day was already over at a quarter to eleven. We had agreed for everyone to meet at Seiya's place at one. We headed all headed over there and waited for the others to come. When everyone finally arrived we had them sit in the front room.
I got up and started talking, "You're probably wondering why we asked you to be here."
"Shouldn't Hotaru be here to hear this?", Jenny asked.
"She already knows what I'm going to say. Seiya, Taiki, Yaten, and me talked about it last night and we thought you should know something going into the battle. There is a chance you won't come back."
"What do you mean?", Robert asked.
"There is a chance you're going to die in battle.", Seiya answered.
"Is this true?", Meghan asked me.
"It is. We didn't want to tell you until after finals so none of you would worry about it. We want to head out after Hotaru comes home tomorrow afternoon."
"We have one day to say good-bye to our family and friends?", Susie asked.
"Hmm mm. Sorry we kept this from you four for this long but we've already faced this when we fought Galaxia so we know what we're up against. You guys can do whatever you want but be here tomorrow at noon we'll leave then."
Jenny and Meghan left right away to head home.
"Suz I'm heading over to Ginger's so I wont' be back until probably 8."
"Can I come, too?", Robert asked.
"Sure I don't care."
We walked half way in total silence. I decided to find out how he felt about what I had said so I asked him, "How do you feel about not coming back from the final battle?"
"I don't really care. Besides I'm not exactly well liked."
"That doesn't mean anything. Sonic and all of them will miss you."
"You're right about that."
"I don't think I'll be able to handle this."
"Why not?", he asked me with a puzzled look.
"When we faced Galaxia losing everyone then was very difficult and I'm still not over that battle totally. If anything were to happen to any of you I would never forgive myself and if you all die I will not be able to live with myself knowing I'm the only one who survived. It's easier on you since you've never seen some of the I've seen. If the battle ground looks anything like Tokyo did it will bring back all of those horrible memories."
He could tell I was very upset about the subject because I had never told anyone what went through my head during that battle. We never talked about afterwards, that is the scouts, since none of us wanted to go through that ever again.
"That won't happen this time.", he said trying to make me feel better.
"How do you know? We'll be fighting on Jedite's turf he'll be at least 10x stronger than his now."
"Don't worry. Besides, you still have two finals tomorrow."
"Thank you for pointing that out.", I said with a sarcastic voice.
When we got to Ginger's we watched her make an AVI, which I don't mind but Robert thinks it's boring. After she was done we went and watched some KKJ (kamikaze kaitou jeanne). As we watched the tapes Ginger was busy drawing something (like always) and Robert and I were totally into the story line. As 7:45 approached, I told Robert we had to head home before the next episode started. We put on our shoes, and walked down the front steps. The three of us talked for a little while but then I reminded her that we had to go home. On the way home I just tried to soak every little detail up just in case I didn't make it back.
"Robert make sure you go straight home. You need all the rest you can get for the battle tomorrow night."
"Alright. Gosh I'm not a little kid!"
"Then don't act like one."
"Hey! Why do you say those things?"
"Because I'm older than you."
"Okay fine! You know I was suppose to be older but you came a month early."
"Whatever. Just promise me something."
"What?"
"That you will hang in until the very end."
"I promise.", he answered.
We said bye to each other when we reached the complex and I went on upstairs. I thought about what I would tell my mom before we left. I came up with at least 10 different things to tell her but none of them seemed right. I walked in the door slipped off my sandals and went into my room to think. Selene was on my bed asleep and I felt bad waking her up but I needed someone to talk to.
"What is it?"
"Selene promise me you'll watch over my mom if I don't come back."
"Stop talking that way."
"If you knew what I've been through you would understand. It's just I'm worried that everything will be like when we fought Galaxia."
"That was different. Maybe you should get some sleep and think about more tomorrow."
"Alright."
The next morning when I woke up Hotaru was already gone to school. I had slept in until 9 which surprised me a little. Hotaru was going to be home within a couple of hours. I decided to call my mom just like Suz and I always did on our days off. I dialed the number, keyed in the extension, and waited for mom to answer.
"Hi, claim department Diana speaking."
"Hi mom. I was wondering how late are you working?"
"Until 7."
"Okay. Suz, Hotaru, and I will be sleeping over at a friend's house so we won't be home."
"Have fun."
"Could you take care of Selene for me?"
"Sure. Make sure you straighten your room before you leave."
"You always say that."
She laughed a little bit, "Well, I have to get back to this claim so I'll let you go."
"Ok, bye."
"Bye."
I hung up the phone not knowing if that would be the last my mom heard of me. I walked back to my room from the dining room but went back to wake Susie up.
"Hey Suz time to get up. It's already 10."
"So what? Let me sleep."
"If it wasn't for the fact that we have a huge battle in 2 hours I wouldn't wake you up."
"Alright."
"And get dressed."
"Alright, gosh you nag to much."
I walked back into my room picked my clothes out and changed into them. I sat down on my bed and realized I still had to brush my hair. I went over to my dresser, grabbed the hair brush, and started brushing my hair (which is a mess). When eleven approached Jen came over. Not soon after Meghan, Seiya, Taiki, Yaten, and Robert. All we needed to wait for was Hotaru. We didn't talk at all until Hotaru came home at 11:30.
"Good morning everyone!", she yelled as she came in the door.
"You ready to go, everyone?", I asked nervously.
"Sure. Hands in for a sec. Remember we'll all hang in there until the very end.", Seiya said placing his hand out.
"Right. Come on. Let's promise each other this.", I said placing my hand on top of his.
Everyone followed suit and we all acknowledged it.
"Let's transform and get back at Jedite for Alex. SATURN CRYSTAL POWER!"
"Right. PHEBOS ETERNAL POWER!"
"We'll all make it through I know we will. TRITON CRYSTAL POWER!"
"Let's not have any regrets. CALLISTO CRYSTAL POWER!"
"DEIMOS CRYSTAL POWER!"
"FIGHTER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"HEALER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
"MAKER STAR POWER! MAKE UP!"
We all looked at each other after transforming.
"Wait! I need to get something from my room.", I said running down the small hall.
"What is it?", Callisto asked.
"This.", I answered holding up the star necklace.
"Want me to put it on?", Fighter asked.
"Sure."
"Come back safely.", Selene said somewhat concerned.
"We will.", Deimos answered.
After the necklace was on I picked up the ring and clutched it tight. Then a black energy field surrounded all of us. The field was cold and had a very evil feel to it. When it disappeared we found ourselves in an empty space. It reminded me of when Galaxia took over the Earth. We started walking around not knowing what to expect. While walking we heard Saturn scream but when we turned around she wasn't there.
"Saturn, where are you?", I called out.
"Hello Sailor Scouts."
"Jedite."
"Why she's right here.", he said showing us on a screen. She was alone in a room all tied up.
"Let her go!", I demanded.
"No. Just watch."
We all looked on in horror when a monster showed up. She kept struggling to get free but couldn't. The monster was about to attack when she called her staff out.
"SILENCE GLAIVE SURPRISE!"
The screen went blank then Jedite came on, "It seems that she used too much power in a small room. Saturn's dead. Watch your backs scouts."
I fell to the ground in tears, "Why did she go first? I broke the promise I made to Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna. I promised that I would protect her and I didn't. What am I going to tell them?"
Fighter came over to try and comfort me, "Look Hotaru would want you to go on. Let's continue on."
"Yeah come on Ri.", Callisto said.
Titania was really upset over the fact Saturn was gone.
"You know dammit!"
"Now there is no need for swearing.", Triton yelled at him.
"But why did she have to be first!", he yelled punching the wall.
Then some vines came out of the wall grabbed his wrist and pulled him in.
"Titania you are a major idiot! You knew that Jedite had traps set all over the place.", I yelled at him.
"I know."
"Where are you?", Callisto asked.
"I don't know, but there is someone else in here with me."
The rest of us felt around the wall to see if we could find the switch. I started checking around where he had disappeared trying to find the same switch. When I found the switch the wall turned transparent. I jumped back not knowing if something was going to happen.
"Robert look at the wall."
"Oh hi. How'd you turn the wall invisible like that?"
"I don't know but watch your back."
"Oh how right you are Phebos."
"Jadeite, no not him too."
"I'm afraid so. He'll have to fight me without you watching.", Jedite told us turning the door solid color again. I looked back at my team and we knew we would not see him alive again. While the two of them fought we heard screaming and crashing and numerous attacks. All we could do was wait until they finished to see who would come out on top.
"I think it's time to see who has won this battle.", we heard Jedite say. When the wall turned transparent Jedite was standing next to Robert who was totally lifeless.
"Why the hell are you doing this to the team? What do you want?"
"I want that crystal you hold inside that broach. If you give it to me I'll gladly return all of you home safe and sound. I'll give you sometime to think about it. Oh another thing Phebos I look forward to fighting you later.", he said. The room filled with smoke and when it settled he was gone and so was the wall. We all rushed over to him hoping that he was still alive. Maker tried to find a pulse but it was no use. We had no choice but to continue on with two of the team gone we all were a bit more careful. All of us also stuck more together as a group. Triton stopped and looked forward into the darkness real hard.
"What is it?", Healer asked.
"I heard something. I heard it again. It is almost like someone wants to jump us."
All of us faced a slightly different direction to see if we could pin point where the sound was coming from. As we stood there were more sounds that were like footsteps. Then from out of no where a whole army of monsters surrounded us.
"Come on guys attack them!", Callisto yelled out.
"TRITON ICE ILLUSION!"
"CALLISTO LIGHTING CRASH!"
"DEIMOS TORNADO TREMOR!"
"STAR STORM SHOWER!"
"STAR DUST FLAME!"
"STAR BRIGHT SHINE!"
"PHEBOS FIRE STORM!"
All of the attacks hit at once but it only got rid half of the monsters.
"What will it take to get rid of these things?", Triton asked.
"I don't know but we have to attack again.", I answered.
So we all attacked again but this time we got the monster down to only 10. We were still outnumbered but at least now we had a chance. We all still stuck close together. I watched the monsters movements closely and they seemed to be interested in Triton and no one else. I think the Starlights also picked up on this because they kept looking back at her every so often. Then all of a sudden they disappeared.
"Where'd they go?", I asked looking around.
"Don't know but watch your backs.", Deimos answered.
Then I felt something grab me and I struggled to get free. Everyone was captured but Triton. I was worried about her because out of all the scouts she was the least experienced.
"Jen you have to fight on your own. You can do this.", I yelled out.
"But I've never fought on my own before.", she answered dodging the attacks.
"Dark water freeze!"
"TRITON BUBBLES FREEZE!"
Both attacks countered each other and both the monster and her took major damage.
"TRITON.....ICE ILLUSION!"
The monster then disappeared. She fell to the ground down right exhausted. We all rushed over to her.
"Are you ok?", I asked.
"Go on without me."
"I'm not leaving you here on your own."
"Make sure you teach Jedite a lesson for me."
"I'm not losing you too. Come on you have to hang in there."
"Now isn't that touching?"
"Jadeite."
The Starlights, Callisto, and Deimos all stepped in front of Triton and I.
"You're all worthless. It doesn't matter that you're trying to protect her. I'll even show why."
I looked back at Jen and she was surrounded in a black energy field and she disappeared.
"What did you do with her?", I asked in tears.
"Put it this way for ya Phebos you will never see her alive again."
And he disappeared once again.
"Every time he shows up another one of us ends up dead. I don't want to lose anymore people. Now I know how Serena felt. Now we have to continue on not knowing which one of us is next."
"You know you'll be the last person left. He's playing out Beryl's plan but this time it's on you."
"I know that Deimos."
"We can't do anything about that though."
"Yes we can. Fighter I can just give him the crystal and stop this. If I lose anymore people I won't be able to live with myself."
"Don't talk like that. Do you remember what I told Sailor Moon during the battle?"
"No."
"I told her that 'It's possible that everyone is really gone when you give up. But you'll never give up...everyone believes!', remember that?"
"Yeah then I told her that's why Raye and them gave their lives to protect us."
"This battle isn't any different. So hang in there a little bit longer."
What was left of the team walked down this cavern that seemed to go on forever. All of us were at least a little bit tired. Healer stopped in his tracks and looked back from where we had come from. I knew he was next.
"STAR DUST FLAME!"
"DARK DUST FLAME!", the monster said.
"Healer! CALLISTO LIGHTING CRASH!"
"DARK LIGHTING CRASH!"
Both attacks made an explosion which sent Maker, Fighter, Deimos, and me flying back. I looked over my left shoulder and I saw both Healer and Callisto laying on the ground.
"Suz oh gosh no! Suz come on talk to me. Fighter what about Healer?"
"He barely has a pulse."
"Ri....it too late. I did enjoy fighting with you. Healer took more damage than me but both of us are dead."
"Don't tell me she's right."
"She is."
"Suz wake up. Wake up!"
"Phebos stop your screaming. She's gone."
"Deimos be quiet! You're lucky you haven't lost anyone yet."
"You think I'm ok with the fact that half the team is gone now? I'm not. Maker, Fighter let's go."
"Wait let me catch up.", I called out. While walking I looked back where we had left Callisto and Healer. With only four of us we were really worried about one another. I was getting really tired from all the walking we were doing.
"Guys I have to take a rest."
"We're totally vulnerable right now. You only get a few minutes."
"Back off Maker. I think we all could use a rest. We can't fight if we're all worn out.", Fighter defended.
"Is it just me or does it seem we're going around in circles?", I asked sitting on the ground.
"It does but then again it could just be a mind game.", Deimos answered.
"We should get moving."
"We've rested all of five minutes and stop pacing around.", I yelled at Maker.
He turned around back to the darkness and kept staring to this one spot in the wall. I was like whatever because I had it with him. I looked behind me cause I thought I heard something but I just ignored it. I looked back at Maker and I saw something whiz past me and hit him directly in the back. I don't think any of us realized what had happened until Maker collapsed to the ground. Fighter rushed over to him.
"Taiki, Taiki are you alright?"
"Taik-san!", Deimos and I rushed over to them.
"What hit him?", Deimos asked.
"I don't know.", Fighter answered. He gently turned Maker over to see where the injury was.
"Oh gosh!", I said turning away.
"Is it that bad?", Maker asked after seeing my reaction.
"No it's not that bad."
"Quit lying to me Seiya. How bad does it look?"
"It doesn't look good and you've lost a lot of blood.", Deimos answered.
"I could make this less painful for him."
"Get out of here Jedite. You've won with the mental torture alright? You've won. Bring them all back right now.", I yelled.
"Hand over the crystal."
"The answer is still no.", Deimos told him.
"You've got guts. Let's see how you are against me."
"Fine let's go."
"Meghan don't! He's just setting you up. He'll kill you."
"You have to make it. Fighter make sure she doesn't follow me."
"We'll fight away from them for Maker's life, agreed?"
"Agreed."
"Rei-chan!", I tried running to stop her but Fighter held my wrist tight, "What do you think you're doing? Let me protect her."
"She said not to."
Then Jedite teleported them to some unknown destination.
"Fighter thanks to you I've lost my best friend as well as Maker.", I said crying uncontrollably, "Why did you hold me back? I hate you! I hate you for what you've done."
He walked over to me and let me cry on his shoulder, "Look. Deimos knew she was going to be after him."
"The only person left is you. I won't be able to handle this battle without you."
"I'm going to tell you what that necklace can actually do."
"What do you mean?"
"This necklace has the ability to let you know if I'm alive or not."
"What?"
He closed his eyes and the necklace started glowing blue, "That is what I mean. I may not be alive but I'm still with you in spirit."
"Seiya don't leave me alone here. I'm begging you."
"Remember what I told you earlier? No one is ever gone unless you stop believing in them."
The two of us then walked down the hall. I kept thinking after he was gone I would have no one left. I could never forgive myself if everyone was gone and I was the only one who survived. A monster appeared before us and Fighter knew it was meant for him. When I saw that monster appear my eyes started tearing up right away.
"STAR STORM SHOWER!"
After he attacked the one monster a bunch appeared. We continued fighting but then a bunch of the monsters attacked me knocking me out cold. When I came to hours later, I found myself all alone. I looked down at the necklace and there was no glow. I knew he was gone. This was the worse feeling in the world, the feeling of loneliness.
"How do you like it? The feeling that you're alone."
"Shut up Jedite. Why did you kill Fighter? Why? I want to know what you did with the team's bodies."
"Look behind you."
I turned around and there was Jedite sitting on his throne with their bodies at his feet. But there was one person missing and that person was standing next to him. I had a sickening feeling in my stomach because I knew it was Fighter. I looked at his eyes and they were blank.
"What did you do to him?"
"To Fighter? I put him under a spell and gave him a weapon. Fighter I want to see her blood covering that sword."
"Yes, sir."
"No. No this is not happening."
Fighter went after me just as he was commanded to do. He took one swing and the necklace fell off. I checked by my jaw and there was blood on my glove. The one person who I cared for more than anyone else in the world had cut me with a sword. He took another swing at me this time he cut my left shoulder open.
"Fighter stop it! Stop cutting me with that blade."
"He doesn't hear your screams of pain. As far as he's concerned you're the enemy."
"If I'm the enemy why does he use a weapon? He only fights with attacks."
"Fine have it your way. Fighter put down the sword and fight like a true sailor scout."
"STAR SERIOUS LASER!"
I hurried and dodged the attack. I had tricked Jedite into making Fighter use his attacks. With the two of us fighting along side of each other for so long I knew how to dodge Fighter's attacks. I checked my shoulder and it was just about gushing blood. The only way Fighter would return to normal was if I attacked him.
"PHEBOS...FIRE....SURROUND!"
Seeing him fall after getting hit broke my heart in two.
"What's wrong? You know you're just like your sister. Neither one of you will attack the man you love unless your life is in danger. I'm tired of playing games with you. Fighter kill her."
"Fighter don't do it. Please remember what side you are really on. Don't let it come down to the point where I have to kill you myself."
"STAR STORM...."
"PHEBOS PLANET ATTACK!"
He collapsed right away.
"Jedite now it's your turn. PHEBOS PLANET ATTACK!"
"Shield. I'll be waiting for you outside.", and he disappeared.
I ran over to Fighter hoping I hadn't killed him.
"Phebos go out there and get him."
"Fighter hang in there."
"It's too late for me. Go on."
"No. I'm not leaving you behind like the others."
"Maria, I love you."
"Me too, me too."
He put his hand out and I gently clasped it. There was no way that I was going to stop crying. His hand then went limp.
"Fighter wake up. No Fighter! Jedite you're going to pay for this."
I got up and walked away. Before I went outside I just about stepped on the necklace. I picked it up, placed it by the team, and then went running. When I got outside Jedite was waiting for me.
"You haven't won yet."
"What?", he asked surprised.
"I call upon the power of this crystal, return me to princess form!"
"This is not possible. Princess Asuka is back?", he said after I transformed.
"How dare you try to do this. You destroyed the Moon Kingdom many years go you have the nerve to come back and kill my team. You will not be forgiven."
"You're all talk princess. I can change forms too you know."
He then transformed into his ultimate evil form.
"It doesn't matter what form you take because on behalf of my team I will banish you!"
"Bring it on. DARK ENERGY BLAST! Why didn't it hit you?"
"There are things you don't understand. This crystal in my hands provides a powerful barrier. PHEBOS CRYSTAL ATTACK!"
"How can she be this powerful?", he asked to himself, "How can a princess posses this much power at this age?"
"It's time to finish you Jedite. I call upon the power of the imperium silver and golden crystals! Give the power I need to kill this person who dares to change the future of this planet! MOON CRYSTAL ATTACK!"
It was a direct hit and he was gone for good. The sky cleared above me but I was not happy.
"My darling daughter."
"Queen Serenity."
"You have fought a long hard battle but Jedite is now gone forever."
"But it was for nothing."
"What do you mean?"
"The entire team was killed. What is the point of winning when no one is there to tell you it's alright to be sad about winning? Please bring them back."
"You will be weak you a while."
"I don't care bring them back."
"Alright."
"Phebos!", I heard the team call out.
"Thanks mom. You will never know how much this means to me."
"I think I know how you feel. Well, go on and greet them after all they want to see you as badly as you want to see them."
"Ri!", I heard Suz call out.
I went running towards them. We all started crying but we couldn't help it we were just so happy to see each other.
"What are you in, Marie?", Jen asked.
"This is my true form. It's not Marie either. It's..."
"Asuka."
"Seiya! I thought you were definitely gone."
"No. Let's go back home."
"Okay.", I said. I pulled the time key out, "Guardian of Time and Space take us back home!"
End of Sailor Moon New Age.