A/N~ Hey ya'll! Here's the last chap. of the Battle of Life and Death short
saga. It's Pluto's time. I know I can't find any guy for her. But I'll put
up one in the sequel. Gomen to all of the Setsuna fans! But for the
Millennium Hunters,hmmmmmmmmmmmm.................I guess I'll have a few of
them to battle than the generals. You can see that Amethysia and Aquarius
are both powerful but they'll hold a big part in the story.
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Ch. 20 ~ The Final Battle of Life and Death VII
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* * * * * On Earth * * * * *
The royal cat advisors and the two preteens were at the Tuskino Mansion for awaiting their families/friends to return. Artemis was in his human form and pacing around nervously. Diana was staring at her father and rolled her eyes,then sighed.
"Dad,Dad,DAD!"cried Diana finally getting her father's attention. She then sighed,once again. " Can you please stop pacing around?"asked Diana. Rebecca and Mokuba stared at Diana,awoken from their state of nonconsiousness.
This time it was Artemis' turn to sigh. " Sorry,Diana. I'm just worried about them"said Artemis.
" We all are,Artemis. Relax already and stop worrying. You're like that everytime when Senshis go off for a battle"said Luna taking off of her oven mitt. She had been in the kitchen.
" I know,let's you and me take a walk"said Luna changing into her feline form. Artemis nodded and changed into his feline form.
" Remember to come back not so late"said Rebecca opening the door for the two felines. Both of them nodded.
" The pie is on the counter. Eat it before it gets cold"said Luna as she and Artemis trotted outside.
" Well...........,Mom did say pie,so........"said Diana trailing off and made a run for the kitchen.
" No fair! "cried Mokuba. " How come you get first dibs?!"cried Rebecca as she and Mokuba ran after her.
* * * * * * Back in Valsoul's Dimension * * * * * *
Pluto had stopped her levitating spell,meaning that Uranus' awake. Actually,she just started to open her eyes.
" Uhhg,what happened?asked Uranus groggily, getting up slowly and opening her eyes slowly as the bright rays of the sun hit her eyes.
" You went unconsious. Do you remember that much?"asked Neptune as she helped Uranus up.
" Not really. When I used all of my power to make my attack strength higher,I felt as if I was knocked into the back of my mind. I felt controlled or something similared to that"said Uranus.
" You were out of control. I am sure it's because you couldn't really handle the higher amount of power inside of you."said Mercury.
" So what stopped me?"asked Uranus.
" It's not 'what'. It's'who' "said Yami.
" Then,who did?"asked Uranus trying to ask again.
Nobody spoked for a moment until Bakura did.
" Marik shot an attack at you to make you stop"said Bakura.
Everything was silent for a moment. You can hear crickets chirping and the day sound with birds tweeting or whatever you call it. the sun was shining brightly and it was a happy day mode until................." WHAT! ",could of been heard for miles.
Next you ppl,see a very angry Sailor Uranus chasing a panicing Marik all over the place. Everyone sweatdropped at the scene. Uranus' wings were like clouds of dust as she chased Marik. Marik's legs were like clouds of dusts also as he ran for his life.You know,the kind very animetedly.
" You didn't have to zap me!"cried Uranus as she trying to kick Marik while she's in the air. But it missed.
" How was I suppose to stop you anyway?"asked Marik.
Everyone else stopped paying attention to them and minded their own business. Bakura took out a pack of Go Fish cards. (I dunno how. So don't ask) " I bet I'll win this game,Yami"said Bakura holding up the cards.
" Fine,"said Yami taking five cards. After fifteen minutes,they were still playing and Uranus was still chasing Marik.
" No way am I going to let you beat me by cheating!" (Yami)
" I'm not cheating! You can't except the fact that I'm just a better player at this game ! "(Bakura)
" You guys are so childish"said Yugi as he looked at the two quarreling.
" ARE NOT! "
The others sighed as Bakura and Yami began to argue again.
" And to think,that was the only time that Yami and Bakura actually agree with eachother"said Anzu as she sighed.
Everyone sighed. " Will they ever stop?"asked Jupiter. The silence was her answer. " I thought so"she said.
* * * * * Where the Generals were * * * * *
Aquarius and Amethysia were in the room together discussing about carrying on Valsoul's plans. " I don't even know that if Lord Valsoul's plans will work. No one in history had tried to bring Queen Serenity back to life before. Do you think milord can?"asked Amethysia doubting Valsoul's intentions a bit.
" He is our master. It will work out. I'm taking on Sailor Pluto next."said Aquarius.
" If you think it'll work. The other humans on Earth might find out the history of the Moon Kingdom since they found the remains of the kingdom. If the humans find out about the powers that dwell in the Moon Kingdom,they'll try to intervene with the plans"said Amethysia. Aquarius nodded.
" You are correct on that. It was a good thing that milord had teleported Queen Serenity here. If he didn't,the humans might examine her dead corpse. Then,they'll know about the history back about a thousand years ago."said Aquarius.
Valsoul had transported Serenity's body to his dimension after the astronauts took a picture of her and had it on the news.
" Let's see what the Senshis and the Pharaoh's followers are doing."said Amethysia pointed at her tall mirror and the scene of the teens.
They were watching a part of when Uranus and Marik were running around. Bakura and Yami were playing Go Fish. The others were in the background watching them and sighing of their childish actics.
Aquarius and Amethysia sweatdropped at the scene.
"They're very comical,I do admit that"said Aquarius.
" Yes,they don't seemed too bad. Even if their powers are strong,they didn't have to spend their whole lives training and doing harsh work"said Amethysia bitterly as she recalled her life.
Aquarius seemed to know what she was thinking. " Amethysia,don't think like that. We serve Lord Valsoul until the day we die. You shouldn't think about foolish things like wondering what living their life might be like"said Aquarius.
Amethysia nodded. " You're right.I don't know what came over me"said Amethysia. " They're just humans,right"said Amethysia. Aquarius nodded.
" We have to discuss Lord Valsoul's plans now"said Aquarius. Amethysia nodded and they started to talk about the later happenings of the plan.
* * * * * Back to where Marik is still being Chased * * * * *
After Uranus was done chasing Marik,both decided to take a breather. They rejoined with the others. Even if Uranus and Marik are had stopped bickering and stopped their fight,it didn't mean that Yami and Bakura had stopped theirs.
Which means that both of them were still arguing.
" One pair are done arguing. Now the problem is to stop them "said Yugi pointing at the ex-spirits.
" It's going to take forever. This is like watching tv. Wish I have popcorn right now"said Marik smirking at the two.
Everyone else glared at him.
" What?! "
* * * * * General's Conversation * * * * *
" This is getting really boring. Let's do something else"said Amethysia with the flick of her wrist,the image disappeared.
" I bet it's going to take for about a hour."said Aquarius estimating the time.
" Aquarius,Amethysia. Go and escort the Millennium Hunters in. They'll be ready to battle the other Sailor Senshis" said Valsoul as his voice entered their heads.
" As you wish,Lord Valsoul " replyed Aquarius and Amethysia in unison.
* * * * * An hour or so later with our heros * * * * *
Aquarius was correct about the time when the two ex-spirits will stop arguing.
" Took you two long enough! "huffed Chibi Moon.
" Was getting bored anyways"said Bakura.
" *Boring*! Imagine us watching you for a hour and with nothing to do!"cried Mars.
Yami and Bakura just shrugged.
Everyone else sighed.
" We should get going,"said Pluto looking at the far ahead journey they have to walk.
Everyone agreed. After she had said that a portal appeared.
Pluto,like always,walked in without hesitation. She had this feeling that she would be next to battle. It didn't matter to her who goes next,as long as it's a planetarian senshi. Every senshi has to be defeated to get to the two princesses of the Moon. It was all of their duty to protect them both.
* * * * * Pluto's Elemental Destination * * * * *
The place they came to was very similar-like to the Gates of Time.There were fog everywhere you look and an eerie feeling in the air. Yep,defintely Pluto's place.
" Puu,won't it be difficult to battle in this fog?"asked Chibi Moon.
" No need to worry,Princess. I was trained in any kind of places you can imagine. This is no different. I can handle this."said Pluto looking down at the Princess of the Future Moon.
Chibi Moon nodded with assurance from Pluto.
" You've all arrived I see"said a voice that echos throughtout the place. It was difficult to detect its exact location.
" Who are you? You're defintely not Amethysia"asked Sailor Moon.
" Isn't it that obivious? " came the sarcastic reply.
A powerful gust of wind started to blow over top of them. It had cleared some of the fog for them to see what the speaker from before actually looks like.
" My name is Aquarius. I am the top general for Lord Valsoul. And I'm not alone here. You're surrounded by the deadly Millennium Hunters"said Aquarius snapping his fingers and the gust of wind came again. The area around them cleared and hooded figures appeared. They had been surrounded!
" Millennium Hunters?"asked Malik even though he shouldn't be asking *any* questions right now. They were surrounded! Totally unprepared.
" I thought you were suppose to fight only me?"asked Pluto raising an eyebrow.
" Yes,but I can't leave your friends to mope around while you and I battle,now can we"said Aquarius.
" Since we need to battle,let's take this to where there's room"said Aquarius snapping his fingers again,Pluto and him disappeared.
* * * * * Aquarius' choice of Seclude Area * * * * *
Pluto and Aquarius materialized in a area with the same appearance as the last one.
" Should we start?"asked Pluto.
" The earlier the better "said Aquarius.
Both,flew/levitated in the air and flew back. Allowing eachother enough room to fight.
This battle is going to be extremely difficult.
In this kind of fog,you have to use your senses. Don't let your gaurd down and trust your hearing.
The battle had begun.
In a matter of seconds,Pluto and Aquarius became so agility that they looked like flashes of light,clashing on eachother.
Both had their weapons out,Pluto with her staff and Aquarius with his blue hilt dagger.
They managed with no serious injures that could cause them to collasp.
It was actually really useless. None of them can lay an attack on eachother. They counter eachother's moves.
Nobody was gaining nor losing strength.
Someone have to *do* something.
So Pluto did.
She switched her position in a total 90 degrees and hit her staff against Aquarius' arm.
But he noticed and clenched her staff in his hands. He twisted his arm and the staff out of Pluto's hand. He hit the side of the staff onto her stomach and Pluto losted her balance. She plunged onto the ground!
Pluto winced from the plunge and slowly got back up to her feet. She flicked her wrist and she forced her staff out of Aquarius' hands.
She gripped her staff hard and used it to hold her up.
Aquarius smirked at her," Still up for it?"he asked.
" Of course,"said Pluto as she straightened up.
Both resumed to their battle and once again,no one could had layed an attack on eachother.
' I must be extra careful this time. He caught me off gaurd when I tried to lay the attck on him. If he's this strong,Valsoul will be harder to defeat ' thought Pluto as shifted her body and avoided an attack from Aquarius once again.
' I thought the Sailor Senshis will be easy to defeat but it looks like I underestimated them for a moment. Especially this senshi. 'thought Aquarius as he lay a swift cut on Pluto's shoulder,but missed.
As you can see,not a lot of people can last this long in a battle with the two top generals of the Kingdom of Dark Illusions. Especially the top general,who was trained to be skillful and sharp.
* * * * * Back to where the other Senshis are * * * * *
" Senshis,form a circle around the two princesses ! "ordered Venus. She was in leader mode, just like in the Silver Millennium.
The senshis nodded and did as they were told.
Their only purpose right now was to protect Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon.
" Venus, you know perfectly well that I don't need protecting "argued Sailor Moon.
" This is going to be a rough battle,Usagi. You are the only heiress of the Moon. Without you,Rini won't ever be born. Do you want yourself to get in serious damage and die?! Without you, Crystal Tokyo won't be form and still be a pile of fallen rubble! It's your duty to form Crystal Tokyo and rule it! Do you want your mother's death be in vain? She wanted you to rule after her!"cried Venus in a very serious tone that she had once used a thousand year ago.
Usagi step back as she heard Venus' tone. " I........"said Usagi shocked. Then sighed. " You're right Venus. I should had thought of Rini and my kingdom. But I'll still be able to fight Valsoul myself! My mother wanted me to destroy evil and that's part of my duty as well "said Usagi barely a whisper. But she had said the last part tightly.
The guys and the two girls were also equally shocked at Venus' tone. What happened to the always go-happy Minako?
Of course the rest of the senshis weren't surprise by that. This was like the night when Beryl came and destroyed the Moon Kingdom.
" But Venus, can't Chibi Moon battle? She can yield the power of the Silver Crystal and the Golden Crystal,with the help of Helious.?"asked Jupiter.
" She's right,Venus. Chibi Moon has two crystals protecting her."said Saturn. Usually,she won't agree in this situation especially if it concerns Rini but this time,she had to.
Venus hesitated a bit. " Venus,we don't have much time. The Millennium Hunters looks like they're going to attack any minute now"said Jupiter as she averted her eyes to the cloak figures.
Venus finally nodded. The senshis let Chibi Moon out of the protective human shield that was around her.
" We must protect Serenity at all times. The Millennium Hunters are in the same level as the two generals we encountered from before." said Mercury as she looked up from the screen of her computer.
The senshis nodded as of saying,understood.
" Prepare your attacks Senshis. I won't want you all to get hurt because of me."said Sailor Moon. They nodded.
" Of course,we're gonna help too."said Jou.
They smiled in gratitude.
Then the Millennium Hunters advanced toward them.
As leader for the time being,Venus launched an attack first.
" Venus! Heartfelt Passion! " cried Venus.
The attack headed fast toward the Millennium Hunters but they didn't move a inch,much less trying to defend theirselves.
It had lefted a big explosion. Everyone shielded their eyes from the smoke. Venus had her eyes semi-opened and then her eyes widen at the sight.
The Millennium Hunters were still standing.
" You didn't expect for this to be easy right,Venus?"asked Mercury. Venus shooked her head.
" Of course not! I had expect the Millennium Hunters to get a little bit damaged. But they didn't even get a stratch! "said Venus completely shocked and her theory was wrong.
" It's like Merc said,V. They're as strong as the generals"said Jupiter. The figures glided foward again but this time so fast that their cloaks' bottom were fluttering.
" They're coming fast"said Mars standing her ground. She moved to a swift left and dodged the knock out from the cloaked figures.
" Mars! Flame Sniper! "
She held onto the string of fire from her firey bow and she realeased it. The arrow flew through the air towards the figure's shoulder.
This time it pierced only a little bit but enough to make the figure winced.
" Well,at least it worked a little,"said Mars," But not enough"
" Let me try,"said Chibi Moon as she took out her scepter.
" Twinkling Moon Bell! " cried Chibi Moon as her light pink aura turned darker as she concentrated harder. The pink light from her scepter surged out and hit the Millnnium Hunter.
Unlike Venus and Mars' attack,this time,it worked.
The destructive light went right through a group of figures and then cried out in immense pain. They doubled over and disappeared into tiny dust specks.
Most of the group was destroyed. Her knees felt weak and Chibi Moon fell onto the floor from the great amount of power lose.
" Rini! "cried Helious as he flew quickly to her. He lifted her gently into his arms and steadied her.
" Rini! "cried Sailor Moon she pushed past the other Sailor Senshis. The Senshis were too busy fighting the hunters than to see if Chibi Moon was alright. The guys,Anzu,and Shizuhu were helping too,of course.
Sailor Moon ran over to her fallen future daughter.
" She's alright,"said Helious. He had checked if there was any wound on Rini.
" Sailor Moon! "cried the other Senshis. They were scared for her safety.
Sailor Moon looked over her daughter carefully.
" Sailor Moon,behind you! "cried Helious urgently. Behind her was a Millennium Hunter ready to plummet on her death.
Sailor Moon didn't have time to defend her self so she was just sitting there but watched as her life went by.
Yami noticed it quickly so he grabbed Sailor Moon before the Millennium Hunter could use the dagger to pierce her heart.
Yami and Sailor Moon rolled on the floor,out of the figure's reach.
" Thank you,Yami. "said Sailor Moon as she standing up and checking if any of her wings were broken.
" They could've done it too,Usagi. You have to be careful."warned Yami.
Sailor Moon nodded.
" Sailor Moon,are you alright? Is Rini alright?"asked Saturn as she came over. She wasn't fighting anyone in this particular moment.
" I'm fine,thanks to Yami. Rini's also fine,"replied Sailor Moon.
Jupiter came over too. " Sailor Moon! What were you thinking. You could've die!"cried Jupiter.
" I know! I have the right to check on my own daughter,Jupiter"said Sailor Moon.
" Well,yes. But you can't just rush out! "said Jupiter.
Sailor Moon sighed, " I'll deal with the remaining hunters.And don't even think about saying no. "
" Lunar ECLIPSE! " cried Sailor Moon as she conjured up some storms around the small group of hunter and cresent moons came out of nowhere,starting to slash at them.
The attack had wiped them out but Sailor Moon wasn't the least bit of getting tired.
" Sailor Moon,you weren't suppose to fight in this battle"scolded Venus.
" If I didn't. It'll take a longer time for you guys to stop them"stated Sailor Moon.
A portal opened up and Pluto stepped out of it.
" Pluto! "cried all of the senshis except Rini. They went and hugged her.
" How did you defeat Aquarius,Pluto?"asked Saturn.
" I didn't. Yes,I did fight him. I was winning but then he disappeared a few minuted ago without a trace. The portal appeared,so I stepped in"explained Pluto.
The other senshis nodded.
" Where is Small Lady?"asked Pluto.
" We had to fight the Millennium Hunters and Chibi Moon pretty much wiped out most of them. She collasped from the amount of lose power."said Neptune.
Pluto went over to Chibi Moon and looked her over.
" She'll probably wake up in a while,"said Pluto.
A portal appeared after she had said that.
They all walked in. Helious carried Rini into the portal,of course.
Aquarius appeared after they stepped in.
' You're a worthy opponent,Sailor Pluto. But I will win next time'thought Aquarius and he too,disappeared.
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How was that? It is a longer chapter this time. Please review! Speak out your opinion people! Reviews mean the world to me. I need ideas for the next chapter.Happy Valentine's Day!
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Ch. 20 ~ The Final Battle of Life and Death VII
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* * * * * On Earth * * * * *
The royal cat advisors and the two preteens were at the Tuskino Mansion for awaiting their families/friends to return. Artemis was in his human form and pacing around nervously. Diana was staring at her father and rolled her eyes,then sighed.
"Dad,Dad,DAD!"cried Diana finally getting her father's attention. She then sighed,once again. " Can you please stop pacing around?"asked Diana. Rebecca and Mokuba stared at Diana,awoken from their state of nonconsiousness.
This time it was Artemis' turn to sigh. " Sorry,Diana. I'm just worried about them"said Artemis.
" We all are,Artemis. Relax already and stop worrying. You're like that everytime when Senshis go off for a battle"said Luna taking off of her oven mitt. She had been in the kitchen.
" I know,let's you and me take a walk"said Luna changing into her feline form. Artemis nodded and changed into his feline form.
" Remember to come back not so late"said Rebecca opening the door for the two felines. Both of them nodded.
" The pie is on the counter. Eat it before it gets cold"said Luna as she and Artemis trotted outside.
" Well...........,Mom did say pie,so........"said Diana trailing off and made a run for the kitchen.
" No fair! "cried Mokuba. " How come you get first dibs?!"cried Rebecca as she and Mokuba ran after her.
* * * * * * Back in Valsoul's Dimension * * * * * *
Pluto had stopped her levitating spell,meaning that Uranus' awake. Actually,she just started to open her eyes.
" Uhhg,what happened?asked Uranus groggily, getting up slowly and opening her eyes slowly as the bright rays of the sun hit her eyes.
" You went unconsious. Do you remember that much?"asked Neptune as she helped Uranus up.
" Not really. When I used all of my power to make my attack strength higher,I felt as if I was knocked into the back of my mind. I felt controlled or something similared to that"said Uranus.
" You were out of control. I am sure it's because you couldn't really handle the higher amount of power inside of you."said Mercury.
" So what stopped me?"asked Uranus.
" It's not 'what'. It's'who' "said Yami.
" Then,who did?"asked Uranus trying to ask again.
Nobody spoked for a moment until Bakura did.
" Marik shot an attack at you to make you stop"said Bakura.
Everything was silent for a moment. You can hear crickets chirping and the day sound with birds tweeting or whatever you call it. the sun was shining brightly and it was a happy day mode until................." WHAT! ",could of been heard for miles.
Next you ppl,see a very angry Sailor Uranus chasing a panicing Marik all over the place. Everyone sweatdropped at the scene. Uranus' wings were like clouds of dust as she chased Marik. Marik's legs were like clouds of dusts also as he ran for his life.You know,the kind very animetedly.
" You didn't have to zap me!"cried Uranus as she trying to kick Marik while she's in the air. But it missed.
" How was I suppose to stop you anyway?"asked Marik.
Everyone else stopped paying attention to them and minded their own business. Bakura took out a pack of Go Fish cards. (I dunno how. So don't ask) " I bet I'll win this game,Yami"said Bakura holding up the cards.
" Fine,"said Yami taking five cards. After fifteen minutes,they were still playing and Uranus was still chasing Marik.
" No way am I going to let you beat me by cheating!" (Yami)
" I'm not cheating! You can't except the fact that I'm just a better player at this game ! "(Bakura)
" You guys are so childish"said Yugi as he looked at the two quarreling.
" ARE NOT! "
The others sighed as Bakura and Yami began to argue again.
" And to think,that was the only time that Yami and Bakura actually agree with eachother"said Anzu as she sighed.
Everyone sighed. " Will they ever stop?"asked Jupiter. The silence was her answer. " I thought so"she said.
* * * * * Where the Generals were * * * * *
Aquarius and Amethysia were in the room together discussing about carrying on Valsoul's plans. " I don't even know that if Lord Valsoul's plans will work. No one in history had tried to bring Queen Serenity back to life before. Do you think milord can?"asked Amethysia doubting Valsoul's intentions a bit.
" He is our master. It will work out. I'm taking on Sailor Pluto next."said Aquarius.
" If you think it'll work. The other humans on Earth might find out the history of the Moon Kingdom since they found the remains of the kingdom. If the humans find out about the powers that dwell in the Moon Kingdom,they'll try to intervene with the plans"said Amethysia. Aquarius nodded.
" You are correct on that. It was a good thing that milord had teleported Queen Serenity here. If he didn't,the humans might examine her dead corpse. Then,they'll know about the history back about a thousand years ago."said Aquarius.
Valsoul had transported Serenity's body to his dimension after the astronauts took a picture of her and had it on the news.
" Let's see what the Senshis and the Pharaoh's followers are doing."said Amethysia pointed at her tall mirror and the scene of the teens.
They were watching a part of when Uranus and Marik were running around. Bakura and Yami were playing Go Fish. The others were in the background watching them and sighing of their childish actics.
Aquarius and Amethysia sweatdropped at the scene.
"They're very comical,I do admit that"said Aquarius.
" Yes,they don't seemed too bad. Even if their powers are strong,they didn't have to spend their whole lives training and doing harsh work"said Amethysia bitterly as she recalled her life.
Aquarius seemed to know what she was thinking. " Amethysia,don't think like that. We serve Lord Valsoul until the day we die. You shouldn't think about foolish things like wondering what living their life might be like"said Aquarius.
Amethysia nodded. " You're right.I don't know what came over me"said Amethysia. " They're just humans,right"said Amethysia. Aquarius nodded.
" We have to discuss Lord Valsoul's plans now"said Aquarius. Amethysia nodded and they started to talk about the later happenings of the plan.
* * * * * Back to where Marik is still being Chased * * * * *
After Uranus was done chasing Marik,both decided to take a breather. They rejoined with the others. Even if Uranus and Marik are had stopped bickering and stopped their fight,it didn't mean that Yami and Bakura had stopped theirs.
Which means that both of them were still arguing.
" One pair are done arguing. Now the problem is to stop them "said Yugi pointing at the ex-spirits.
" It's going to take forever. This is like watching tv. Wish I have popcorn right now"said Marik smirking at the two.
Everyone else glared at him.
" What?! "
* * * * * General's Conversation * * * * *
" This is getting really boring. Let's do something else"said Amethysia with the flick of her wrist,the image disappeared.
" I bet it's going to take for about a hour."said Aquarius estimating the time.
" Aquarius,Amethysia. Go and escort the Millennium Hunters in. They'll be ready to battle the other Sailor Senshis" said Valsoul as his voice entered their heads.
" As you wish,Lord Valsoul " replyed Aquarius and Amethysia in unison.
* * * * * An hour or so later with our heros * * * * *
Aquarius was correct about the time when the two ex-spirits will stop arguing.
" Took you two long enough! "huffed Chibi Moon.
" Was getting bored anyways"said Bakura.
" *Boring*! Imagine us watching you for a hour and with nothing to do!"cried Mars.
Yami and Bakura just shrugged.
Everyone else sighed.
" We should get going,"said Pluto looking at the far ahead journey they have to walk.
Everyone agreed. After she had said that a portal appeared.
Pluto,like always,walked in without hesitation. She had this feeling that she would be next to battle. It didn't matter to her who goes next,as long as it's a planetarian senshi. Every senshi has to be defeated to get to the two princesses of the Moon. It was all of their duty to protect them both.
* * * * * Pluto's Elemental Destination * * * * *
The place they came to was very similar-like to the Gates of Time.There were fog everywhere you look and an eerie feeling in the air. Yep,defintely Pluto's place.
" Puu,won't it be difficult to battle in this fog?"asked Chibi Moon.
" No need to worry,Princess. I was trained in any kind of places you can imagine. This is no different. I can handle this."said Pluto looking down at the Princess of the Future Moon.
Chibi Moon nodded with assurance from Pluto.
" You've all arrived I see"said a voice that echos throughtout the place. It was difficult to detect its exact location.
" Who are you? You're defintely not Amethysia"asked Sailor Moon.
" Isn't it that obivious? " came the sarcastic reply.
A powerful gust of wind started to blow over top of them. It had cleared some of the fog for them to see what the speaker from before actually looks like.
" My name is Aquarius. I am the top general for Lord Valsoul. And I'm not alone here. You're surrounded by the deadly Millennium Hunters"said Aquarius snapping his fingers and the gust of wind came again. The area around them cleared and hooded figures appeared. They had been surrounded!
" Millennium Hunters?"asked Malik even though he shouldn't be asking *any* questions right now. They were surrounded! Totally unprepared.
" I thought you were suppose to fight only me?"asked Pluto raising an eyebrow.
" Yes,but I can't leave your friends to mope around while you and I battle,now can we"said Aquarius.
" Since we need to battle,let's take this to where there's room"said Aquarius snapping his fingers again,Pluto and him disappeared.
* * * * * Aquarius' choice of Seclude Area * * * * *
Pluto and Aquarius materialized in a area with the same appearance as the last one.
" Should we start?"asked Pluto.
" The earlier the better "said Aquarius.
Both,flew/levitated in the air and flew back. Allowing eachother enough room to fight.
This battle is going to be extremely difficult.
In this kind of fog,you have to use your senses. Don't let your gaurd down and trust your hearing.
The battle had begun.
In a matter of seconds,Pluto and Aquarius became so agility that they looked like flashes of light,clashing on eachother.
Both had their weapons out,Pluto with her staff and Aquarius with his blue hilt dagger.
They managed with no serious injures that could cause them to collasp.
It was actually really useless. None of them can lay an attack on eachother. They counter eachother's moves.
Nobody was gaining nor losing strength.
Someone have to *do* something.
So Pluto did.
She switched her position in a total 90 degrees and hit her staff against Aquarius' arm.
But he noticed and clenched her staff in his hands. He twisted his arm and the staff out of Pluto's hand. He hit the side of the staff onto her stomach and Pluto losted her balance. She plunged onto the ground!
Pluto winced from the plunge and slowly got back up to her feet. She flicked her wrist and she forced her staff out of Aquarius' hands.
She gripped her staff hard and used it to hold her up.
Aquarius smirked at her," Still up for it?"he asked.
" Of course,"said Pluto as she straightened up.
Both resumed to their battle and once again,no one could had layed an attack on eachother.
' I must be extra careful this time. He caught me off gaurd when I tried to lay the attck on him. If he's this strong,Valsoul will be harder to defeat ' thought Pluto as shifted her body and avoided an attack from Aquarius once again.
' I thought the Sailor Senshis will be easy to defeat but it looks like I underestimated them for a moment. Especially this senshi. 'thought Aquarius as he lay a swift cut on Pluto's shoulder,but missed.
As you can see,not a lot of people can last this long in a battle with the two top generals of the Kingdom of Dark Illusions. Especially the top general,who was trained to be skillful and sharp.
* * * * * Back to where the other Senshis are * * * * *
" Senshis,form a circle around the two princesses ! "ordered Venus. She was in leader mode, just like in the Silver Millennium.
The senshis nodded and did as they were told.
Their only purpose right now was to protect Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon.
" Venus, you know perfectly well that I don't need protecting "argued Sailor Moon.
" This is going to be a rough battle,Usagi. You are the only heiress of the Moon. Without you,Rini won't ever be born. Do you want yourself to get in serious damage and die?! Without you, Crystal Tokyo won't be form and still be a pile of fallen rubble! It's your duty to form Crystal Tokyo and rule it! Do you want your mother's death be in vain? She wanted you to rule after her!"cried Venus in a very serious tone that she had once used a thousand year ago.
Usagi step back as she heard Venus' tone. " I........"said Usagi shocked. Then sighed. " You're right Venus. I should had thought of Rini and my kingdom. But I'll still be able to fight Valsoul myself! My mother wanted me to destroy evil and that's part of my duty as well "said Usagi barely a whisper. But she had said the last part tightly.
The guys and the two girls were also equally shocked at Venus' tone. What happened to the always go-happy Minako?
Of course the rest of the senshis weren't surprise by that. This was like the night when Beryl came and destroyed the Moon Kingdom.
" But Venus, can't Chibi Moon battle? She can yield the power of the Silver Crystal and the Golden Crystal,with the help of Helious.?"asked Jupiter.
" She's right,Venus. Chibi Moon has two crystals protecting her."said Saturn. Usually,she won't agree in this situation especially if it concerns Rini but this time,she had to.
Venus hesitated a bit. " Venus,we don't have much time. The Millennium Hunters looks like they're going to attack any minute now"said Jupiter as she averted her eyes to the cloak figures.
Venus finally nodded. The senshis let Chibi Moon out of the protective human shield that was around her.
" We must protect Serenity at all times. The Millennium Hunters are in the same level as the two generals we encountered from before." said Mercury as she looked up from the screen of her computer.
The senshis nodded as of saying,understood.
" Prepare your attacks Senshis. I won't want you all to get hurt because of me."said Sailor Moon. They nodded.
" Of course,we're gonna help too."said Jou.
They smiled in gratitude.
Then the Millennium Hunters advanced toward them.
As leader for the time being,Venus launched an attack first.
" Venus! Heartfelt Passion! " cried Venus.
The attack headed fast toward the Millennium Hunters but they didn't move a inch,much less trying to defend theirselves.
It had lefted a big explosion. Everyone shielded their eyes from the smoke. Venus had her eyes semi-opened and then her eyes widen at the sight.
The Millennium Hunters were still standing.
" You didn't expect for this to be easy right,Venus?"asked Mercury. Venus shooked her head.
" Of course not! I had expect the Millennium Hunters to get a little bit damaged. But they didn't even get a stratch! "said Venus completely shocked and her theory was wrong.
" It's like Merc said,V. They're as strong as the generals"said Jupiter. The figures glided foward again but this time so fast that their cloaks' bottom were fluttering.
" They're coming fast"said Mars standing her ground. She moved to a swift left and dodged the knock out from the cloaked figures.
" Mars! Flame Sniper! "
She held onto the string of fire from her firey bow and she realeased it. The arrow flew through the air towards the figure's shoulder.
This time it pierced only a little bit but enough to make the figure winced.
" Well,at least it worked a little,"said Mars," But not enough"
" Let me try,"said Chibi Moon as she took out her scepter.
" Twinkling Moon Bell! " cried Chibi Moon as her light pink aura turned darker as she concentrated harder. The pink light from her scepter surged out and hit the Millnnium Hunter.
Unlike Venus and Mars' attack,this time,it worked.
The destructive light went right through a group of figures and then cried out in immense pain. They doubled over and disappeared into tiny dust specks.
Most of the group was destroyed. Her knees felt weak and Chibi Moon fell onto the floor from the great amount of power lose.
" Rini! "cried Helious as he flew quickly to her. He lifted her gently into his arms and steadied her.
" Rini! "cried Sailor Moon she pushed past the other Sailor Senshis. The Senshis were too busy fighting the hunters than to see if Chibi Moon was alright. The guys,Anzu,and Shizuhu were helping too,of course.
Sailor Moon ran over to her fallen future daughter.
" She's alright,"said Helious. He had checked if there was any wound on Rini.
" Sailor Moon! "cried the other Senshis. They were scared for her safety.
Sailor Moon looked over her daughter carefully.
" Sailor Moon,behind you! "cried Helious urgently. Behind her was a Millennium Hunter ready to plummet on her death.
Sailor Moon didn't have time to defend her self so she was just sitting there but watched as her life went by.
Yami noticed it quickly so he grabbed Sailor Moon before the Millennium Hunter could use the dagger to pierce her heart.
Yami and Sailor Moon rolled on the floor,out of the figure's reach.
" Thank you,Yami. "said Sailor Moon as she standing up and checking if any of her wings were broken.
" They could've done it too,Usagi. You have to be careful."warned Yami.
Sailor Moon nodded.
" Sailor Moon,are you alright? Is Rini alright?"asked Saturn as she came over. She wasn't fighting anyone in this particular moment.
" I'm fine,thanks to Yami. Rini's also fine,"replied Sailor Moon.
Jupiter came over too. " Sailor Moon! What were you thinking. You could've die!"cried Jupiter.
" I know! I have the right to check on my own daughter,Jupiter"said Sailor Moon.
" Well,yes. But you can't just rush out! "said Jupiter.
Sailor Moon sighed, " I'll deal with the remaining hunters.And don't even think about saying no. "
" Lunar ECLIPSE! " cried Sailor Moon as she conjured up some storms around the small group of hunter and cresent moons came out of nowhere,starting to slash at them.
The attack had wiped them out but Sailor Moon wasn't the least bit of getting tired.
" Sailor Moon,you weren't suppose to fight in this battle"scolded Venus.
" If I didn't. It'll take a longer time for you guys to stop them"stated Sailor Moon.
A portal opened up and Pluto stepped out of it.
" Pluto! "cried all of the senshis except Rini. They went and hugged her.
" How did you defeat Aquarius,Pluto?"asked Saturn.
" I didn't. Yes,I did fight him. I was winning but then he disappeared a few minuted ago without a trace. The portal appeared,so I stepped in"explained Pluto.
The other senshis nodded.
" Where is Small Lady?"asked Pluto.
" We had to fight the Millennium Hunters and Chibi Moon pretty much wiped out most of them. She collasped from the amount of lose power."said Neptune.
Pluto went over to Chibi Moon and looked her over.
" She'll probably wake up in a while,"said Pluto.
A portal appeared after she had said that.
They all walked in. Helious carried Rini into the portal,of course.
Aquarius appeared after they stepped in.
' You're a worthy opponent,Sailor Pluto. But I will win next time'thought Aquarius and he too,disappeared.
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How was that? It is a longer chapter this time. Please review! Speak out your opinion people! Reviews mean the world to me. I need ideas for the next chapter.Happy Valentine's Day!
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