Chapter Five















Makoto stepped off her ship that had landed on earth. It had been three months since everything had messed up, causing her dreams and hopes to shatter like glass. She was the first to arrive since the other princesses were having some troubles. They would soon arrive within the hour. Prince Endyiom stood with his generals. She cast her eyes away from the smiling faces as Prince Endyiom walked toward her. He hugged her gently along with kissed her forehead.


"Princess Makoto, I have heard of the great news that has traveled from all the planets until it reached my palace. You have decided to marry Prince Aries of Earth. That is simply wonderful. I hope that you two will be happy through your years together. Any plans for a heir right have you two are married?" he asked. She restrained herself from wanting to slap his happy face.


"No. I have decided that we are not going to have any heirs through the time we are both married. Instead, the Jovian throne will be passed onto another heir that I am sure my mother and Preston are going to conceive the night after they are wed but most likely before hand," she answered with as little emotion as possible. Prince Endyiom looked at her with a strange expression but then shook it off.


"That is your choice to be made since you will be the one to be in pain while carrying a child in your womb for nine long months. I am sorry for the chaos around the palace since it seems that all of you princesses are to be married on earth. My mother is making sure that all the other queens agree on the décor along with music. I believe there are dresses for you try on. General Nephlite will lead you to the room while I speak with Prince Aries." She nodded as Aries walked off the ship.


"Prince Endyiom! It is wonderful to see you again along with your generals. It has been years since the last summer we met before I was sent out to war," said Aries. Both men smiled and nodded for at each other.


Prince Aries? That bastard! I should have known he was the one behind all of this to take Princess Makoto away from me...I have always hated that evil man since the first time he set foot in this palace, thought Nephlite. He lead Makoto down the hall and toward the dressing chambers that was nearly at the entirely other end of the palace.


"Are you all right princess? You seem to cast your eyes away from me direction along to ignore my presence even though I am beside you. Has something happened that you would like to speak about to me?" he asked. His starry blue eyes looked over her emotionless face while her eyes stayed away from his.


"I am a bit light-headed from the trip. Currently I just recovered from an injury on Jupiter but I will be all right. Do not worry one bit about me General Nephlite," she said with a smile forming on her lips. He looked at her for a moment and then continued to lead her down the halls, taking the longest way as possible. His hand gently took hers for a moment.


"I do worry about you for you are about to marry a man that is pure evil. I do not want you to make a mistake that you will have to live with for the rest of your life. You even said yourself that you would rather live and marry someone that you love rather then have a stranger in the same bed, trying to hold you or even touch you. Turn back now before it is too late." He felt her hand squeeze his for a moment while her emerald eyes looked up at him.


"I cannot turn back no matter how much I try Nephlite. I can only try and hope that he will change his mind by doing many things to anger him. I hope that you will help me with these plans of mine and soon I will explain my situation to you," she smiled. Her eyes looked around to see Aries turning the corner. She pulled herself up to his heigth and kissed him passionately. Once she pulled away, she looked at the wide eyes of her friend.


"Princess..." Her fingers moved over his lips gently while a smile played on her lips. She winked at him and took his hand in hers, leading him to continue.


"Now the war begins," she said with a smile over her soft pink lips. Aries growled while his fist was clutched tightly while looking at his fiancee walk away with the older man...



Princess Minako Aino of Venus stepped off her ship with her eyes burning brightly along with a large smile. She looked up at Prince Endyiom and quickly envelped him in a large hug. Next to come out was Prince Anubis. A sly smile was over his face while he looked General Kunzite. Quickly, Minako pulled out a present from her inner deminsional pocket and placed it in Endyiom's arms. He looked at her completely confused.


"Princess Minako, I am happy to see you but I do not know why you are handing me this gift. Please explain," he said. She smacked his head hard while glaring up at him.


"You forgot?! How could you forget such a glorious day such as this? I should strangle you Prince Endyiom and kick you while lay on the floor! Today is Mako's brithday!" His eyes widened as he looked at Minako, her face angry.


"General Kunzite, take Princess Minako to town. I know that she will be able to pick someone more suitable for our dearest Princess Makoto," said Endyiom. Kunzite bowed and lead Minako to the stables. Once they entered, she tackled him in the hay while planting kisses all over his face. He let out a chuckle while bringing her face to look at him.


"I missed you as well Miko." A smile curved over his lips. She moved from his grip, taking his lips in hers passionately. She relaxed in his arms feeling safe alas.


"I am sorry Kun but I have to marry that man unless you could find some information about him that could jeprodize the Silver Alliance. At least set something up on him along with the other girls. They do not want to marry those men unless it is their last choice. Promise me you will," she asked with pleading eyes. He kissed her forehead.


"I will Miko. We will work together to find information. I know that Zosite and Ami are good at finding information, Rei and Jedite know how to read the sacred fire, Nephlite and Makoto are good at war along with making up good plans, and we are good with people skills. We will buy Makoto something for her birthday along with ask around," said Kunzite. She smiled and hugged him tightly.


"You are too wonderful," she smiled...The journey didn't take long as the two came to town where Minako just remembered something.


"I remember that I brought an extra present for Mako and it is in my pocket," giggled Minako. Kunzite just smiled and took her hand . Now, they would be asking questions, gathering information, and trying to find out exactly who these four men where...




Princess Rei Hino of Mars walked off her ship with a pissed look on her face. She turned to Prince Zeus, punched him, and then walked over to Prince Endyiom with a smile on her face. She hugged him along with gave him a kiss on the cheek.


"I am sorry that you had to see that Prince Endyiom. Where are the other girls?" asked Rei trying to find anyone else that might be lurking around in the shadows to scare her to death.


"General Kunzite and Princess Minako went to town to get Makoto a birthday present since I forgot. Nephlite took Makoto to try on wedding dresses and I believe you need to go to the same room as well. I would love to have a chat with your fiance, Prince Zeus. I hope he has been treating you well. General Jedite will lead you to where Makoto is," said Endyiom. She smiled and bowed.


"I will see you later Prince Endyiom. Do not forget about the surprise party you are suppose to throw for Mako. It is to be in the garden within two hours," smiled Rei and then walked off. He let his head drop while he looked up at Zeus holding his jaw.


"I believe that you might have your hands full Prince Endyiom. I will bid you farewell and leave to my chambers," said Zeus with a bow. Endyiom watched him leave and let out a long sigh.


"Zosite, once Ami arrives please go set-up for the party," begged Endyiom. Zosite grinned, looking at Endyiom with a wink.


"I might have better things to do as of showing Princess Ami to the library," he answered. Endyiom growled and folded his arms over his chest...Rei looked at Jedite with a small smile on her lips. She loved the way his blonde hair moved while he walked.


"I saw something in the sacred fire. I would like you to check it out with me later this evening if you could Jedite," she said, breaking the silence. He smiled, looking at the girl before him.


"I know. There has been somethings that I have been sensing even since those brothers appeared here. Only Cale is missing out of the bunch," growled Jedite. Rei looked at his expression, anger.


"Is there something bothering you Jedite?" asked Rei. He continued walking while the thoughts spun through his head.


"Zeus and I are rivals," said Jedite. Rei grinned as she latched onto his arm. She knew exactly what she needed to do to get Jedite to kill him.


"Do you want him taking me away from you Jedite? We have to find some way to get these brothers to back off and leave us princesses alone. I know that I am not the only one to think up this idea. I believe that you did not hear about Makoto, huh?" she asked. Jedite turned his blue eyes to her, looking for something.


"What happened to Makoto?" he asked. Rei looked away as they continued to walk. She remembered hearing the news too well along with seeing everything fall into place. Slowly she began her story.


"She was running away from the castle and entered the forest where her very own archers attacked her, not wanting to let her get away. The poor thing was stuck in bed for at least one of the two weeks sick after the healers were finished with her. Ami and I were there to fix her up. Poor Ami was about the puke from the deep gash in her shoulder by the arrow. At least it seems that she is doing better but I am not sure. Aries, Zeus, and Cale seemed to be talking about something. I know there is something going on between them and I want to find out," growled Rei. Jedite patted her arm while looking down at her.


"Do not worry Rei. I know that everything will be perfectly fine. Believe. Kunzite has some plans that we' will notify you about," said Jedite. He opened the door and let her in the room mostly seeing white. Until he heard some shouting. Rei ran back out with tears in her eyes. Jedite grabbed her arm, looking at her.


"Mako collapsed! We need Ami to take a look at her before it is too late!" Jedite ran with the crying princess towards the front of the palace...




Princess Ami Mizuno of Mercury walked off the ramp and smiled at Prince Endyiom. She hugged him gently while holding her doctors bag in her hand. He looked down at it confused.


"What did you bring that for?" asked Prince Endyiom. She just continued smiling.


"Just incase of an emergency. While being in a castle filled with people that could get hurt, I know that I will be needed." She moved her shoulder length blue hair behind an ear. She looked up at the sound of running only to see Rei in tears.


"Ami, something is wrong with Mako!" She gripped the medical bag tightly in her hand and ran toward Rei who lead the way. She nearly ran into Nephlite carring the limp girl towards the medical ward except Ami made him bring her into the nearest room, the library.


"Take the wedding dress off her," she ordered. Quickly Rei pulled the girl out of it and pushed the dress into Jedite's arms without even a though to it. Ami looked at the guase filled with blood on her shoulder and quickly opened. The wound had been torn open again, causing to lose a lot of blood. Who knew how much guase Makoto had gone through. She growled and started closing it shut once again, knowing that this girl wouldn't sit still unless forced.


"Is she going to be alright Ami? Did she lose too much blood?" asked Rei. Ami shook her head while letting out a long sigh.


"Makoto must have been in a fight with Aries on the way here. Most likely she tore it without realizing the damage she had done. I'm glad we caught it before it was too late. I don't think she would have made it," sighed Ami. Nephlite took off his jacket and wrapped it around the girl and picked her up from the table. Rei, Ami, and Jedite followed behind towards her room.


"Would you like to stay with her until she awakes?" asked Rei looking at Nephlite, knowing his response. They left him while he laid the princess on her bed, covered her, and sat in the chair. His jacket was still over her while he sat in a chair next to the bed...Minako and Kunzite galloped up to the palace with a firm look over their face. Quickly, they ran in while searching for the others. Finally they stopped where they saw Rei, Ami, Zosite, and Jedite talking in the library. Luckily they only had two more to find.


"Get to the temple, I'm calling a meeting for the senshi and generals only. Everything will be explained as soon as we get there. Where is Makoto and Nephlite?" asked Minako with a frustrated look on her face. The four quickly followed behind the steaming princess of venus.


"In her room. Nephlite carried her there about two hours ago," answered Ami. Minako moved in that direction and quickly opened the door to see Makoto buttoning her war uniform. She just ignored the group and placed on her hat. Nephlite was still asleep in the chair until she walked over and nudged him.


"Come on. The girls are most likely having a meeting. Lets go." He grabbed his jacket and started buttoning it while they walked down the hall. After walking down the long dirt path, they entered the temple and quickly moved inside. Minako closed her eyes for a moment while she sparkled. Then she appeared in her dark yellow uniform in the same style as Makoto's. Rei and Ami caught on, both sparkling until they were in similar uniforms. Minako paced around the room with her lips set firm.


"After Kunzite and I did a little research over time, we found our...fiance...sitting together in a small private room talking to each other. They seemed to be laughing while grinning at each other. Of course, they went over their plans only for it to be told that they are the sons of Berl, are only marrying the princesses for domination, and will soon enough start attacking if their plans don't move into action. It seems that Endyiom and Serenity has both been taken over by this evil force which leaves us only one thing to do. We must fight against these demons and take cast them back to the pits of hell where they belong! Together we will rally up our troops and attack Berl before she started to get out of hand. Lets just hope we get to them before they get to us. I believe we are already paired for the battled ahead since it would be better if each senshi goes with a general. Do you have any ideas of how to slowly torture these men?" asked Minako.


"Of course I have already thought about that Minako-chan. I started it just this afternoon when Aries turned the corner to follow Nephlite and I. Just go against your promises and started playing tricks with each of them while spending time with the generals. It will help to spark a fire," said Makoto while she lounged on the wood seat.


"I still haven't told any of you about my vision, have I?" asked Rei only to receive no as her answer. She let out a sigh. "The fire told me about something coming and then burnt out. Only now do I understand what it means. Tonight we should call our men that will be faithful to us in battle and only then will we ever win. We should send a decree of war to each of them proving that we're not a afraid and will fight them after dropping the hint that we know. It will make things more interesting."


"Yes Rei, but have you thought and the effects it will cause? What will our parents say when they find out that we are the one that started it? Won't they take away the soldiers? We've been at war for a long time but, right now I know it's the best to do so. Tomorrow, we set out," said Ami. They nodded and quickly left...so, the war begins...






"Get out of my way you bastard!" Rei growled as she let burning arrows fly toward the men charging toward her. Jedite ran toward the battle field with sword drawn high into the air, ready to let blood spill onto the earth. For three weeks they had been at battle with the princes they were once engaged to. Rei had decided to take the first shift of war only for it to be taking it's toll already. They had been pressed back against their will until earth decided to abandon them. Rei picked up her communicator.

"What? Can't you see I'm in a battle here?" she growled.

"I'm sorry to both you Rei but it' important. The rulers of earth told us that we need to leave before they send their own armies on us as well. Queen Serenity told us to teleport to the moon where she will help us with the battle along with have us rest as much as possbile since we do need it. We're all runing on about two hours of sleep or less with a lot of caffiene in our systems. Ami demands that we go so we can be healthy and ready for battle. Teleport out of there now," ordered Minako.


"I'm not leaving anywhere until I finish this battle. You know how much this means to me Minako. The only way I'm going to leave is if you drag my dead body to the burial grounds of Mars!"

"As the leader of the Senshi, I command you leave at once and be on the moon as soon as possible. Leave a general in charge of your army and then have him leave when the battle is won or unless they need to evacuate," demanded Minako. Rei nodded.

"As you wish Venus."



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Rei walked into the battle room and took her seat next across from Jedite while Artimuis stood in front of the room showing the areas where armies stood on earth. It seemed the King of Earth was also bringing his armies together to battle against the moon. But something that shocked them was Endyiom joined their side on the moon and took his seat at the head of the table, looking over the plans.

"It seems that Beryl and her sons have taken over the earth palace and that was the reason why I left. They are planning to take full attack on all the planets to rule to universe. Beryl's sons were to marry the princesses to help with the domination. Their plan back fired and now everything is going to be hard from now on. They want to win and will do anything, even kill themselves," answered Endyiom. Ami let out a sigh while she typed on her computer and entered it from them all to see.

"So far, I have placed guards around the palace. The moon kingdom was never meant to be a battling ground but we'll have to do with what we have. All of us are to take a section around the palace and bring out armies to us. Minako and Kunzite, you're at the front gates of the castle, Makoto and Nephlite, south gates. Rei and Jedite, east gates. Zosite and I will take the west gates. This way, we are all protecting the outer sides of the kingdom. The moon palace will have complete control of the inside along with guards placed every where. Shifts will make it where we are watching 24/7, got that?" asked Ami.

Her fell senshi nodded as they quickly started pulling out their communicators to get their armies lined up and ready for battle. Nephlite looked at Makoto while she still didn't dare to look at her communicator. Finally she pressed the button for a hologram to come up, showing Preston Price.

"Makoto, what is the meaning of this? You are to be married yet you start a war instead---"


"Do not talk to me in that tone of voice. Commander, I reside at the moon palace. I need all the Jovian troops sent as soon as possible. Get them here today." With that, she clicked off. Queen Serenity entered the room and looked at all of them with a smile.

"You all need to rest. I will be sure that your plans are put into action and ready by morning. My guards will escort you to your chambers." The senshi nodded and followed the guards to their chambers where sleep hit them quickly after their baths....
AN: Yea, I haven't worked on this in forever but I'm going to finish this today. The Epilouge is next.