Chapter Seventeen.
Sounds of thunder and lightning drowned out the screams and laughter . Electricity gathered and swirled around Leta until she was no longer visible. Then there was an explosion and she reappeared. Her new outfit was stunning. The white leotard still there but the skirt was gone. The leotard was strapless and had emerald and jade highlights .It was held up by a fitted bodice . The leotard went down to mid calf where her green boots remained . The bows were gone , in their place was a golden sword belt with the symbol of Jupiter on the buckle, in emerald naturally, and the necklace. Her gloves were still present but they were no longer white and were ruffle-free. Now they were emerald green and fingerless. A dazzling gold ring attached the gloves to her hands on her right hand , middle finger , while a simple jade one did the same on her left. Little jade beads were on the bodice and gloves . Her tiara was replaced by a glowing number four and a golden sword with an emerald and jade handle was in her left hand. A mischievous smile played on her lips.
Callisto stepped back and stumbled on the steps leading to his chair. He turned and calmly walked up the steps and sat in his chair.
" This should be interesting. " He murmured. " Come on out my loyal friends."
A door opened and out stepped several more Michael Jackson youma. They walked over and circled the real Sailor Jupiter. She got into a fighting stance and raised her sword.
" Kill her . " Callisto commanded.
The youma moved in and one spoke. " Your time is up little girl."
" I don't think so . " Jupiter replied , gripping her sword more firmly.
Raising her sword high over her head , Leta shouted. " Star sword explosion ! " The sword came down and hit the floor with the tip of the blade , sending sparks flying. A huge explosion of thunder and lightning erupted , shaking the room and killing all of the Michael Jackson wannabes.
Callisto scowled in his chair and yelled at Arlia. " Arlia stop blasting those fools and do what I hired you to do ! "
" With pleasure my Lord. " She bowed.
She straightened and walked towards Jupiter. " I've waited a long time for this moment. "
" So sorry to keep you waiting."
" Now I can use my real power . "
" And lose the knockoff outfit ? "
" Shut up ! " She screamed.
Instantly she transformed . Now she was wearing a pair of black leather hip huggers and a green halter top. A pair of silver sandals and choker completed the ensemble.
" Dark thunder storm ! " " Sparkling wide pressure ! "
The two attacks collided and cancelled each other out.
Arlia's face darkened. " Fatal dark lightning shower ! " " Oak evolution ! "
Arlia's attack destroyed Jupiter's and she had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit.
" Your strongest attack failed you Princess."
" That's what you think . " Jupiter shot back. " Star sword explosion ! "
" Wrath of the dark kingdom ! "
This time it was Arlia that had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. Angry she leapt back to her feet and rushed at Jupiter , who just stepped aside and let her go by. " Touchy, aren't we . " Jupiter taunted. " What'sa matter Arlia ? Can't take it ? "
" I'm going to kill you ! " Arlia screamed as she rushed once again at Jupiter.
Smirking Jupiter whispered. " Storm of the gas giant . "
A large cloud appeared and swirled around Arlia . It was pulsating with thunder and lightning . She stopped in her tracks , frozen in fear. The cloud thickened around her and bolts of lightning struck Arlia repeatedly. The cloud then proceeded to explode , killing Arlia instantly. The only thing that remained of her was a tiny silver hairclip.
Picking it up , Jupiter smiled and tossed it to Lord Callisto. " She wasn't very good at doing as she was told , wasn't she . "
" You may have beaten my assassin , " he snarled. " but you'll never neat me ."
" How are you guys feeling ? " Jupiter asked the generals and Scouts.
" We've had better days . " " Think you can beat him without us ? "
" Well Princess , I'm waiting . " " Bring it on , little man . "
Callisto raced down the steps so quickly that Jupiter barely got out of the way. " Drawing his sword, he launched and attack. Drawing her own sword , Jupiter fought back. Sounds of metal colliding with metal rang in everyone's ears. Slowly Callisto began to weaken and Sailor Jupiter launched a vicious counterattack. Glowing a dull green she moved with a deadly precision as she wielded her Star sword. With a few quick movements Callisto's sword flew from his hands and clanged to the floor on the other side of the room.
" Give it up Callisto, you've lost."
" Alright I give up . " He whimpered. " Please don't hurt me. "
" If you leave right now and never come back , I won't kill you . "
Callisto nodded and she waked over to her friends , who were struggling to their feet.
" You okay ? " She asked as she helped Mina up.
" I'm fine . Kunzite ? " Mina said, reaching down her hand to help him up. " I'm sorry , please forgive me for being so stupid."
" Consider yourself forgiven." He grimaced as she hugged him.
Suddenly Jupiter was grabbed from behind and a hoarse voice whispered . " Die little Princess , die . "
A dagger raced towards her throat as she paled. Twisting away from him the dagger narrowly missed slitting her throat. Callisto stopped the dagger before it could reach him.
" Finish him Leta . " Zeus coughed. " It's the only way."
Just as Callisto raised his dagger again , Jupiter served up his death blow. " Jupiterian Fire ! "
The green flames toasted Callisto before he could open his mouth. He was dead before he hit the floor.
The green aura surrounding Jupiter brightened for a moment before it died and everyone was transported back to Leta's house and she de-transformed.
" Serena ? " Amy said nervously .
" Yes Amy ? " " Can you help Zoicite ? "
Serena shook her head . " Sorry Amy, I can't . But Hotaru can . "
" Hotaru ? "
Hotaru walked over and quickly brought Zoicite back to life. She smiled when he opened his eyes and went back to Corundum's side. Zoicite looked up at Amy and smiled.
" Read any good books lately ? " He asked as he held up the book in his hands.
Amy nodded and burst into tears . She got down on her knees and hugged Zoicite as hard as she could.
" Please don't cry Amy . " He whispered as he hugged her back. " I can't bare to see you cry."
" I'm sorry . " She whispered .
" I love you . "
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Haruka walked over to Rubellite and took his hand in hers.
" Forgive me ? " He asked gently.
" Only if you kiss me . " She replied.
He smiled and kissed her lightly on the cheek.
" That wasn't what I had in mind . " She murmured.
" Oh, maybe you'd better show me what you had in your mind . " He teased.
" Well if you insist . "
Chapter Eighteen.
Serena walked over to where Leta was standing with Nephrite.
"Could you excuse us for a moment please, Nephrite?" Serena asked.
He nodded and walked away.
"Hi Serena," Leta began.
"Leta, I'd like to apologize for flying off the handle the other day. I should have trusted you and listened to what you and Darien had to say."
"Serena. . ." Leta began.
"Leta, please. I'm so sorry for doubting you."
"It's okay, Serena. I probably would have done the same thing if I had been in your shoes." Leta smiled.
"You understand?"
"Yes, I do. Now your mother and my parents are nowhere to be found, care to guess why."
"Why don't you tell me."
"They couldn't be transported here so they transported themselves back to their respective kingdoms."
"Oh... cool."
"Let's go get something for everything to drink."
"Sure." Serena agreed. "You can carry the dishes, I'll pour."
Laughing, the girls went to the kitchen and their peaceful lives resumed.
Epilogue
Serena and Darien's wedding reception was in full swing. The generals and the Scouts were all busy dancing on the dance floor while the newlyweds were taking a break.
"Thanks for inviting us, son." His father smiled. "We're both really proud of you."
"Thanks Dad," Darien grinned. "I'm glad to know that I'm along anymore."
"We're just sorry that you grew up thinking that you were an orphan."
"It's alright Mom. You're here now and that's all that matters."
THE END
Sounds of thunder and lightning drowned out the screams and laughter . Electricity gathered and swirled around Leta until she was no longer visible. Then there was an explosion and she reappeared. Her new outfit was stunning. The white leotard still there but the skirt was gone. The leotard was strapless and had emerald and jade highlights .It was held up by a fitted bodice . The leotard went down to mid calf where her green boots remained . The bows were gone , in their place was a golden sword belt with the symbol of Jupiter on the buckle, in emerald naturally, and the necklace. Her gloves were still present but they were no longer white and were ruffle-free. Now they were emerald green and fingerless. A dazzling gold ring attached the gloves to her hands on her right hand , middle finger , while a simple jade one did the same on her left. Little jade beads were on the bodice and gloves . Her tiara was replaced by a glowing number four and a golden sword with an emerald and jade handle was in her left hand. A mischievous smile played on her lips.
Callisto stepped back and stumbled on the steps leading to his chair. He turned and calmly walked up the steps and sat in his chair.
" This should be interesting. " He murmured. " Come on out my loyal friends."
A door opened and out stepped several more Michael Jackson youma. They walked over and circled the real Sailor Jupiter. She got into a fighting stance and raised her sword.
" Kill her . " Callisto commanded.
The youma moved in and one spoke. " Your time is up little girl."
" I don't think so . " Jupiter replied , gripping her sword more firmly.
Raising her sword high over her head , Leta shouted. " Star sword explosion ! " The sword came down and hit the floor with the tip of the blade , sending sparks flying. A huge explosion of thunder and lightning erupted , shaking the room and killing all of the Michael Jackson wannabes.
Callisto scowled in his chair and yelled at Arlia. " Arlia stop blasting those fools and do what I hired you to do ! "
" With pleasure my Lord. " She bowed.
She straightened and walked towards Jupiter. " I've waited a long time for this moment. "
" So sorry to keep you waiting."
" Now I can use my real power . "
" And lose the knockoff outfit ? "
" Shut up ! " She screamed.
Instantly she transformed . Now she was wearing a pair of black leather hip huggers and a green halter top. A pair of silver sandals and choker completed the ensemble.
" Dark thunder storm ! " " Sparkling wide pressure ! "
The two attacks collided and cancelled each other out.
Arlia's face darkened. " Fatal dark lightning shower ! " " Oak evolution ! "
Arlia's attack destroyed Jupiter's and she had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit.
" Your strongest attack failed you Princess."
" That's what you think . " Jupiter shot back. " Star sword explosion ! "
" Wrath of the dark kingdom ! "
This time it was Arlia that had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit. Angry she leapt back to her feet and rushed at Jupiter , who just stepped aside and let her go by. " Touchy, aren't we . " Jupiter taunted. " What'sa matter Arlia ? Can't take it ? "
" I'm going to kill you ! " Arlia screamed as she rushed once again at Jupiter.
Smirking Jupiter whispered. " Storm of the gas giant . "
A large cloud appeared and swirled around Arlia . It was pulsating with thunder and lightning . She stopped in her tracks , frozen in fear. The cloud thickened around her and bolts of lightning struck Arlia repeatedly. The cloud then proceeded to explode , killing Arlia instantly. The only thing that remained of her was a tiny silver hairclip.
Picking it up , Jupiter smiled and tossed it to Lord Callisto. " She wasn't very good at doing as she was told , wasn't she . "
" You may have beaten my assassin , " he snarled. " but you'll never neat me ."
" How are you guys feeling ? " Jupiter asked the generals and Scouts.
" We've had better days . " " Think you can beat him without us ? "
" Well Princess , I'm waiting . " " Bring it on , little man . "
Callisto raced down the steps so quickly that Jupiter barely got out of the way. " Drawing his sword, he launched and attack. Drawing her own sword , Jupiter fought back. Sounds of metal colliding with metal rang in everyone's ears. Slowly Callisto began to weaken and Sailor Jupiter launched a vicious counterattack. Glowing a dull green she moved with a deadly precision as she wielded her Star sword. With a few quick movements Callisto's sword flew from his hands and clanged to the floor on the other side of the room.
" Give it up Callisto, you've lost."
" Alright I give up . " He whimpered. " Please don't hurt me. "
" If you leave right now and never come back , I won't kill you . "
Callisto nodded and she waked over to her friends , who were struggling to their feet.
" You okay ? " She asked as she helped Mina up.
" I'm fine . Kunzite ? " Mina said, reaching down her hand to help him up. " I'm sorry , please forgive me for being so stupid."
" Consider yourself forgiven." He grimaced as she hugged him.
Suddenly Jupiter was grabbed from behind and a hoarse voice whispered . " Die little Princess , die . "
A dagger raced towards her throat as she paled. Twisting away from him the dagger narrowly missed slitting her throat. Callisto stopped the dagger before it could reach him.
" Finish him Leta . " Zeus coughed. " It's the only way."
Just as Callisto raised his dagger again , Jupiter served up his death blow. " Jupiterian Fire ! "
The green flames toasted Callisto before he could open his mouth. He was dead before he hit the floor.
The green aura surrounding Jupiter brightened for a moment before it died and everyone was transported back to Leta's house and she de-transformed.
" Serena ? " Amy said nervously .
" Yes Amy ? " " Can you help Zoicite ? "
Serena shook her head . " Sorry Amy, I can't . But Hotaru can . "
" Hotaru ? "
Hotaru walked over and quickly brought Zoicite back to life. She smiled when he opened his eyes and went back to Corundum's side. Zoicite looked up at Amy and smiled.
" Read any good books lately ? " He asked as he held up the book in his hands.
Amy nodded and burst into tears . She got down on her knees and hugged Zoicite as hard as she could.
" Please don't cry Amy . " He whispered as he hugged her back. " I can't bare to see you cry."
" I'm sorry . " She whispered .
" I love you . "
~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~
Haruka walked over to Rubellite and took his hand in hers.
" Forgive me ? " He asked gently.
" Only if you kiss me . " She replied.
He smiled and kissed her lightly on the cheek.
" That wasn't what I had in mind . " She murmured.
" Oh, maybe you'd better show me what you had in your mind . " He teased.
" Well if you insist . "
Chapter Eighteen.
Serena walked over to where Leta was standing with Nephrite.
"Could you excuse us for a moment please, Nephrite?" Serena asked.
He nodded and walked away.
"Hi Serena," Leta began.
"Leta, I'd like to apologize for flying off the handle the other day. I should have trusted you and listened to what you and Darien had to say."
"Serena. . ." Leta began.
"Leta, please. I'm so sorry for doubting you."
"It's okay, Serena. I probably would have done the same thing if I had been in your shoes." Leta smiled.
"You understand?"
"Yes, I do. Now your mother and my parents are nowhere to be found, care to guess why."
"Why don't you tell me."
"They couldn't be transported here so they transported themselves back to their respective kingdoms."
"Oh... cool."
"Let's go get something for everything to drink."
"Sure." Serena agreed. "You can carry the dishes, I'll pour."
Laughing, the girls went to the kitchen and their peaceful lives resumed.
Epilogue
Serena and Darien's wedding reception was in full swing. The generals and the Scouts were all busy dancing on the dance floor while the newlyweds were taking a break.
"Thanks for inviting us, son." His father smiled. "We're both really proud of you."
"Thanks Dad," Darien grinned. "I'm glad to know that I'm along anymore."
"We're just sorry that you grew up thinking that you were an orphan."
"It's alright Mom. You're here now and that's all that matters."
THE END