Well guys here it is the last and hopefully final chapter of Crystal
Destiny. But don't fret I will soon be posting the sequel Crystal Destiny
Revised. Since very few people voted and out of those who did Heero was in
the lead the sequel will be a Usagi and Heero fic.
Sesshomaru: onna hurry and start the fic already.
Rini: all right all ready but tell me have you seen Youko?
Sesshomaru: He said something about feeding his death tree or something. Baka kitsune.
Rini: (sighs and shakes her head) He's no better than you are.
Sesshomaru: What was that onna.
Rini: nothing fluffy-chan.
Sesshomaru: .... I hate that nickname
Rini: oh but it suits you so well.
Sesshomaru: baka onna
Rini: I love you too FLUFFY-CHAN
[..] thoughts
{..} telepathic speech
CHAPTER 7
THE FINAL BATTLE
The time stream
Sailor Pluto watched as the time stream begin to split and flow in three different directions. Slowly she shook her head at the events that led to the rupture in the flow of time.
"So the baka let his jealousy get the better of him. (sigh) Well there is nothing I can do now but go and prepare for what the new future will bring."
Sailor Pluto walked over to an old looking silver door that looked as if it hasn't been used in quite a while. She placed a hand on the door and vanished in a flash of purple light.
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Nemesis ( a few weeks later and Usagi has been evil for a while now.)
Serenity silently watched the entity known to the black moon brothers as Wiseman from the shadows. She however knew better. And tonight if her suspicions were correct she would kill the wiseman and his alter ego the death phantom.
"Nothingness silence the void that are what the death phantom thrives on. He is the ultimate arbiter of life and death in the universe. He's the one to whom I placed my whole hearted allegiance in. Not that fool hearted power hungry pestilent hormone driven novice. He with his foolish dreams of living on the earth in peace with the neo queen by his side. Soon he and his impudent brother will fall and by non other than his new play thing. Maybe bringing the tuski hime to our side was not such a useless idea after all and once I get the ginzuishou my master will be able to silence the universe for ever." The dark entity laughed.
On the other side of the hall emerged in shadows Safir watched the wise man with a cold eye.
Hmm.[ So it seems that my suspicions were correct. Our family is mearly a pawn in his quest to end life as we know it.]
"Who's there?" wise man called out into the darkness. But was answered with silence as Safir teleported out of the dark room. Wise man turned and looked at the space that was just occupied by safir his eyes glowing ominously in the dark.
"I must stop him. He will ruin everything." He said floating toward the exit.
"You're not going anywhere. How dare you use this family for your own sick and twisted purposes. I will not allow it. Prepare to die for your betrayal."
Wiseman turned to face the young woman that stood behind him.
"Serenity?! What are you talking about? You cannot kill me I am your master. You must obey me."
Serenity smirked. "Ah but that's where you're wrong. You see I don't ever recall pledging my allegiance to you or you're master. That's why you chose the negamoon family. They were stronger but dispensable. And for that for treason against prince Demando I sentence you to death."
"Pitiful child I made you and I can destroy you." Said Wiseman as his body began to grow an eerily purple glow. His eyes flashed white as he throw two beams of power at Serenity.
Serenity held up a hand causing the two beams to dissipate before ever hitting her. Deciding to toy with him she threw a few power beams of her own at him each more powerful than the last. As Wiseman struggled to his feet Serenity stood over him gloating. Pulling out the Ginzuishou which was now completely black she stared at him with cold emotionless eyes.
"You're a fool Wiseman creating a warrior stronger than yourself and expecting total obedience to you. Now you die."
The Ginzuishou flared purplish black and disintegrated wiseman into a pile of dust. Placing the Ginzuishou back onto the chain around her waist she teleported to the control room just as Safir was about to remove the control chip that powers the Dark Poison Crystal.
"Safir there will be no need of that."
"What about Wiseman?" he asked not looking up from the control panel.
"Indisposed." She said boredly.
Safir raised a sapphire colored eyebrow. Serenity shrugged.
"I killed him." She said before teleporting away.
Safir sighed. [At least I didn't have to do it myself. But I wonder is it wise for her to have so much power.]
A silver laughter filled his head. {If I really wanted to kill you guys I would have done it weeks ago.}
Serenity shook her head as she slid into bed with the half necked Demando. She sighed as she moved a silver lock out of his eyes. [He really is beautiful.] she thought to herself. Suddenly he grabbed her fingers and planted soft kisses on each of them.
"Is something wrong koibito?" he asked her.
"Even after all this time your brother still dose not trust me. After I just saved his life too."
"What do you mean?"
"It seems that Safir's suspicions and my own were justified. Wiseman was merely using us to bring about the Death Phantom to plunge the universe into eternal silence. Fortunately I disposed of that problem." She said before kissing him.
"What do you mean?" he mummer into the kiss.
"mmmmm." {Don't worry about it my koibito. I will explain later. But for now let's enjoy ourselves for tomorrow we attack Crystal Tokyo for what rightly belongs to you.}
Demando responded by pulling her closer to him.
THE PALACE
Endymion eyed everyone who sat at the conference table wearily. It had been weeks since Usagi was kidnapped and they hadn't heard hide nor hair of her since. He however refused to give up. He knew she was still alive and it was only a matter of time. He had a feeling that when the enemy appears again so would Usagi. He cleared his through.
"I've called you all to plan out our next course of action. It has been several weeks since the last attack by the Negamoon. And although the rest is much needed we mustn't let down our guard. I had the Neo-Outer scouts help the Neo-Inners to reinforce the energy force field so it's up to you four to and myself to fight if and when they decide to attack again. Mercury and Mars use the fire room to try and locate where and when the enemy might attack. Venus and Jupiter you two will stay here with me and help plan battle tactics."
"And what about me?" asked a certain baka at the end of the table.
Endymion gave him a cold hard glare. "You can do the only thing you are useful for and that's protecting Small Lady. Nothing more nothing less." He answered coldly.
Tuxedo Kamen just nodded. The last thing he needed was more trouble. Everyone got up from their seats to go to their respected destinations when there was a loud explosion that rocked the entire castle. Soon followed by a second and third blast. Neo Sailor Mars's face suddenly appeared on the video screen that was in front of them. You could see the strain of trying to hold up the force field etched in her face.
"Your tenyo a powerful enemy is attacking and I'm afraid that the shield will not hold up for long."
Another series of blasts were heard causing the video screen to go staticy then black.
Sailor Jupiter punched her hand with her fist. "Finally some action. I'm ready to go kick some nega moon butt. Who's with me?"
The other girls stood up as another blast rocked the castle. The four girls ran out the castle followed by Tuxedo Kamen, King Endymion and unknown to them Chibi-Usa.
"Hey stop right there!" shouted Sailor Venus. "We are the sailor senshi and we will not allow you to destroy this beacon of hope. In the name of the inner planets we will punish you!"
A cloaked figure stopped in mid attack and turned around. Next to it stood Prince Demando and Saffir.
"So the Sailor gakis have come out to play. This should be fun." Replied Demando.
"Cut the crap Demando and tell us what you have done with Usagi!" demanded Sailor Mars quickly losing her temper.
"Oh you mean Serenity she's right here. Why don't you reveal yourself koibito." He said motioning to the cloaked figure.
The cloaked figure reached up and removed her hood. A pair of silver buns with streamers appeared from under the hood. Serenity smirked as she pulled the rest of the cloak off revealing a dress identical to Neo Queen Serenity's dress only black in color and it had black wings attached to the back. In her hand she carelessly swung the Ginzuishou back and forth on a silver chain. (if you ever seen the yu yu hakshou movie just like kurama's old teammate did. I forgot his name. Any hoo. On with the story).
"Usagi-chan." Sailor Mars whispered.
Serenity looked at her scornfully. "That is no longer my name. From now on you may only address me as Serenity queen of the negamoon."
Sailor Mars took a step toward Serenity. "What are you talking about?"
"Sailor Mars keep your distance. She is not our Usagi any longer." Warned Sailor Venus.
"No you're lying. Usagi-chan wouldn't turn on us."
"Mars take a look at the Ginzuishou and tell me what you see." Said Sailor Jupiter sadly.
"I..It's....It's black." She gasped.
"Give the girl a prize!" Said Serenity. "In fact I think I will."
Serenity shot black energy out at all the Sailor Senshi causing them to fall to their knees.
"Usagi-chan why are you doing this?" asked Sailor Mars.
"Because I want them to know what betrayal feels like. I want them to suffer with the guilt that they did this to me. But in order for me to do that I must first dispose of you." She said pointing to Tuxedo Kamen and Chibi-Usa.
Serenity fired another blast of dark energy at the fallen scouts. Causing each of them to scream out in pain.
"Serenity! Stop this madness at once! You of all people should know the importance of giving people another chance. So why not give me another chance." Pleaded Tuxedo Kamen.
Serenity glared at him. "Did you give me a chance to explain myself before handing me over to Prince Demando? Or what about letting me explain why I was in King Endymion's room that morning. So tell me little man why should I give you a second chance.?" She answered in a cold voice as she fired a blast of dark energy at him.
Tuxedo Kamen closed his eyes and prepared for a hit that never came. Instead he heard two of the Sailor Senshi shout Chibi-Usa and the other two shout King Endymion. Slowly he opened his eyes. In front of him stood Chibi- Usa who was being shielded by King Endymion.
Serenity immediately stopped the attack. "Baka." She muttered. "I wasn't aiming for you. Why are you protecting them?"
"Because with out Tuxedo Kamen there can be no Crystal Tokyo." He said before passing out.
Serenity surveyed the damage she had done. The Senshi were down for the count and King Endymion was out cold. No one was left to keep her from getting her revenge. She lowered herself to the ground and advanced on Tuxedo Kamen and Chibi-Usa who was clinging to his leg for dear life.
"Usagi-mama why are you doing this?" she asked frightenedly.
Serenity glared at the small child causing her to hide behind Tuxedo Kamen. "Because everything that has happened is all your fault. You took my family away my friends even my boyfriend. So now it's payback time."
The Ginzuishou flared a dangerous looking deep purple as she begin powering up to deliver the final blow. Demando and Safir smirked in satisfaction as all their hard work and sacrifices about to payoff. That is until they saw her stop.
"Serenity what is the meaning of this. Finish them off." Yelled Safir.
"I can't Safir-san." She answered in a small voice as she fell to her hands and knees.
"And why not?" he demanded.
"Takara won't let me."
"NANI!!!" they both exclaimed.
"Hai. He told me I am not to harm a hair on their heads. I can't explain why but I will honor his wishes. It would be injustice to betray his trust in me."
"Fine if you won't I will!" Demando growled.
Demando flew down to where Serenity was and pushed her aside causing her to stumble back. Sitting on the ground in front of Chibi-Usa and Tuxedo Kamen was Takara looking calm and serene. A small kitty smirk rested on his lips.
"You again." He said through clenched teeth.
The kitten's smirk only grew.
{You will not harm this child or her father.} the kitten said with a small hiss.
{And who are you to stop me?} he thought back.
{I am the part of you that was lost long ago. I am the essence of all that's good in you.}
{Feh! I'm over such emotions. And no one not even you will stop me from getting my revenge.}.
{You will release the tsuki-hime from the evil power that courses through her veins.} the kitten demanded.
{Why should I? If you are truly what you say you are then you know that she rightfully belongs to me because she is my soulmate of this lifetime.}
{Don't you see. The energy from the Dark Crystal is slowly killing her. even as we speak now it poisons her blood and drains her life force.}
{I would if I could but I can't so I ain't.} he stated simply. {There is only one way to free her. you would have to kill me.}
"Fine I won't harm Small Lady and as for Serenity...." Demando began.
"We shall duel for her." said Tuxedo Kamen standing up.
Serenity glared at Tuxedo Kamen. "I'm not a prize to be won. You aitsu."
"Usagi you stay out of this. This fight is between men only." Tuxedo Kamen said not even glancing at her.
"For insulting my onna's honor you shall die." Said Demando in a deadly soft voice.
"Bring it on then."
Tuxedo Kamen's cane turned into a long saber. Demando pulled out a sword made of dark poison crystal and the two faced off. (author's note. Sorry for the lack of battle scene but I know absolutely nothing about fencing and dueling.)
At first the two were evenly matched but as the battle drug on it was evident. Tuxedo Kamen was tiring out. While Demando stayed in perfect condition. Tuxedo Kamen was puzzled. As many times as he hit Demando he should have at least a few scratches on him. But his skin remained untouched. As if the blade of his saber never touched him.
"Oh my goddess! Usagi-mama!" Chibi-Usa exclaimed.
Tuxedo Kamen glanced at Serenity before doing a double take and looking back. Her arms and face were covered in small cuts and nicks in the exact places where his saber came in contact with Demando. The look on her face did not show shock or horror. In fact she looked as if it was an everyday occurance. He looked back to Demando who didn't look surprised or shocked at all. In fact Demando had a smug look on his face as if he was expecting it to happen.
"You don't get it Tuxedo baka. She and I are bonded. Both mentally and physically. What I feels she feels and vice versa. So there's no possible way you can beat me with out killing her." he said getting back into a fighter's stance.
{Oh but there is a way. Or have you forgot about me?} replied a voice in Demando's head.
Demando glanced at the kitten out the corner of his eye. Takara was being held by Chibi-Usa. He had a calculating look in his eyes.
{You wouldn't dare.} was all he said back. Before charging at Tuxedo Kamen.
Takara however had other plans. Biting down on Chibi-Usa's arm he jumped free of her hold. Running as fast as his kitty legs could take him he ran head on into the duel between Tuxedo Kamen and Demando. Running at top speed Demando didn't have time to stop as the small gray and white kitten jumped into the air in front of his sword.
"Noooooooo!!!! Takara!!!" Shouted Serenity as she helplessly watched the kitten take the full force of the attack that was meant for Tuxedo Kamen.
"Kuso!" Demando shouted as he threw down his weapon to pick up the kitten. "Baka now we will both die. What'd you do that for?"
"Takara? Why?" Serenity whispered.
{Because. Serenity, Demando. This is not right. Yes you two are soulmates but you shouldn't be together not like this. Maybe in a different time a different place you two will meet and be together like you're destined to.} the kitten whispered tiredly.
Demando felt himself getting tired also. Slowly his vision begin to dim and sounds begin to fade. Raising a fading hand he caressed Serenity's cheek.
"In a different life we will meet again. And we ..will ...be...happy." he said each word getting softer as he faded away leaving only sparkling gray dust. In a similar manner Takara faded away leaving sparkling silver dust. A chill wind blew scattering the dust all over Crystal Tokyo purging everything it touched of the dark poison crystal.
Safir and Serenity who had the most direct influence from the dark poison crystal were the last to be healed. Covered in a fine sheen of the dust they could feel the evil negative feeling in their heart being lifted. Safir's dark moon insignia faded from his forehead and the Ginzuishou turned silver again and regained it's true shine.
A FEW DAYS LATER
The Sailor Senshi, Tuxedo Kamen, Luna, Artimes, and Safir stood before the portal that would take them back to the past. Usagi looked at Neo Queen Serenity and Neo King Endymion with tears in her eyes.
"I am so sorry for all the trouble I caused. I am deeply ashamed of my behavior. Can you ever forgive me?" she apologized for the millionth time.
Neo Queen Serenity smiled at her younger self. "For the millionth time Usagi we forgive you. Now you best be going. I'm sure there is some one very important waiting for Safir." Giving Safir a knowing wink
Safir blushed. He knew that The Neo Queen had contacted the 4 sisters in the past and Petz (Prizma) had practically demanded that he come back to the past with them.
Chibi-Usa bowed in front of the group of teens. "I Chibi-Usagi Serenity Tuskino Chiba the 3rd would like to formally thank you for coming to our aid. May you're journey be safe and pleasant." The small child hugged Usagi. "Don't worry Usagi-mama everything will work out just fine. Trust me. Aishiteru."
"Aishiteru too Chibi-Usa. Come and visit us soon ne?"
"Hai I will."
The group held hands as they stepped though the portal to take them back to 20th century Tokyo.
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Sesshomaru: onna hurry and start the fic already.
Rini: all right all ready but tell me have you seen Youko?
Sesshomaru: He said something about feeding his death tree or something. Baka kitsune.
Rini: (sighs and shakes her head) He's no better than you are.
Sesshomaru: What was that onna.
Rini: nothing fluffy-chan.
Sesshomaru: .... I hate that nickname
Rini: oh but it suits you so well.
Sesshomaru: baka onna
Rini: I love you too FLUFFY-CHAN
[..] thoughts
{..} telepathic speech
CHAPTER 7
THE FINAL BATTLE
The time stream
Sailor Pluto watched as the time stream begin to split and flow in three different directions. Slowly she shook her head at the events that led to the rupture in the flow of time.
"So the baka let his jealousy get the better of him. (sigh) Well there is nothing I can do now but go and prepare for what the new future will bring."
Sailor Pluto walked over to an old looking silver door that looked as if it hasn't been used in quite a while. She placed a hand on the door and vanished in a flash of purple light.
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Nemesis ( a few weeks later and Usagi has been evil for a while now.)
Serenity silently watched the entity known to the black moon brothers as Wiseman from the shadows. She however knew better. And tonight if her suspicions were correct she would kill the wiseman and his alter ego the death phantom.
"Nothingness silence the void that are what the death phantom thrives on. He is the ultimate arbiter of life and death in the universe. He's the one to whom I placed my whole hearted allegiance in. Not that fool hearted power hungry pestilent hormone driven novice. He with his foolish dreams of living on the earth in peace with the neo queen by his side. Soon he and his impudent brother will fall and by non other than his new play thing. Maybe bringing the tuski hime to our side was not such a useless idea after all and once I get the ginzuishou my master will be able to silence the universe for ever." The dark entity laughed.
On the other side of the hall emerged in shadows Safir watched the wise man with a cold eye.
Hmm.[ So it seems that my suspicions were correct. Our family is mearly a pawn in his quest to end life as we know it.]
"Who's there?" wise man called out into the darkness. But was answered with silence as Safir teleported out of the dark room. Wise man turned and looked at the space that was just occupied by safir his eyes glowing ominously in the dark.
"I must stop him. He will ruin everything." He said floating toward the exit.
"You're not going anywhere. How dare you use this family for your own sick and twisted purposes. I will not allow it. Prepare to die for your betrayal."
Wiseman turned to face the young woman that stood behind him.
"Serenity?! What are you talking about? You cannot kill me I am your master. You must obey me."
Serenity smirked. "Ah but that's where you're wrong. You see I don't ever recall pledging my allegiance to you or you're master. That's why you chose the negamoon family. They were stronger but dispensable. And for that for treason against prince Demando I sentence you to death."
"Pitiful child I made you and I can destroy you." Said Wiseman as his body began to grow an eerily purple glow. His eyes flashed white as he throw two beams of power at Serenity.
Serenity held up a hand causing the two beams to dissipate before ever hitting her. Deciding to toy with him she threw a few power beams of her own at him each more powerful than the last. As Wiseman struggled to his feet Serenity stood over him gloating. Pulling out the Ginzuishou which was now completely black she stared at him with cold emotionless eyes.
"You're a fool Wiseman creating a warrior stronger than yourself and expecting total obedience to you. Now you die."
The Ginzuishou flared purplish black and disintegrated wiseman into a pile of dust. Placing the Ginzuishou back onto the chain around her waist she teleported to the control room just as Safir was about to remove the control chip that powers the Dark Poison Crystal.
"Safir there will be no need of that."
"What about Wiseman?" he asked not looking up from the control panel.
"Indisposed." She said boredly.
Safir raised a sapphire colored eyebrow. Serenity shrugged.
"I killed him." She said before teleporting away.
Safir sighed. [At least I didn't have to do it myself. But I wonder is it wise for her to have so much power.]
A silver laughter filled his head. {If I really wanted to kill you guys I would have done it weeks ago.}
Serenity shook her head as she slid into bed with the half necked Demando. She sighed as she moved a silver lock out of his eyes. [He really is beautiful.] she thought to herself. Suddenly he grabbed her fingers and planted soft kisses on each of them.
"Is something wrong koibito?" he asked her.
"Even after all this time your brother still dose not trust me. After I just saved his life too."
"What do you mean?"
"It seems that Safir's suspicions and my own were justified. Wiseman was merely using us to bring about the Death Phantom to plunge the universe into eternal silence. Fortunately I disposed of that problem." She said before kissing him.
"What do you mean?" he mummer into the kiss.
"mmmmm." {Don't worry about it my koibito. I will explain later. But for now let's enjoy ourselves for tomorrow we attack Crystal Tokyo for what rightly belongs to you.}
Demando responded by pulling her closer to him.
THE PALACE
Endymion eyed everyone who sat at the conference table wearily. It had been weeks since Usagi was kidnapped and they hadn't heard hide nor hair of her since. He however refused to give up. He knew she was still alive and it was only a matter of time. He had a feeling that when the enemy appears again so would Usagi. He cleared his through.
"I've called you all to plan out our next course of action. It has been several weeks since the last attack by the Negamoon. And although the rest is much needed we mustn't let down our guard. I had the Neo-Outer scouts help the Neo-Inners to reinforce the energy force field so it's up to you four to and myself to fight if and when they decide to attack again. Mercury and Mars use the fire room to try and locate where and when the enemy might attack. Venus and Jupiter you two will stay here with me and help plan battle tactics."
"And what about me?" asked a certain baka at the end of the table.
Endymion gave him a cold hard glare. "You can do the only thing you are useful for and that's protecting Small Lady. Nothing more nothing less." He answered coldly.
Tuxedo Kamen just nodded. The last thing he needed was more trouble. Everyone got up from their seats to go to their respected destinations when there was a loud explosion that rocked the entire castle. Soon followed by a second and third blast. Neo Sailor Mars's face suddenly appeared on the video screen that was in front of them. You could see the strain of trying to hold up the force field etched in her face.
"Your tenyo a powerful enemy is attacking and I'm afraid that the shield will not hold up for long."
Another series of blasts were heard causing the video screen to go staticy then black.
Sailor Jupiter punched her hand with her fist. "Finally some action. I'm ready to go kick some nega moon butt. Who's with me?"
The other girls stood up as another blast rocked the castle. The four girls ran out the castle followed by Tuxedo Kamen, King Endymion and unknown to them Chibi-Usa.
"Hey stop right there!" shouted Sailor Venus. "We are the sailor senshi and we will not allow you to destroy this beacon of hope. In the name of the inner planets we will punish you!"
A cloaked figure stopped in mid attack and turned around. Next to it stood Prince Demando and Saffir.
"So the Sailor gakis have come out to play. This should be fun." Replied Demando.
"Cut the crap Demando and tell us what you have done with Usagi!" demanded Sailor Mars quickly losing her temper.
"Oh you mean Serenity she's right here. Why don't you reveal yourself koibito." He said motioning to the cloaked figure.
The cloaked figure reached up and removed her hood. A pair of silver buns with streamers appeared from under the hood. Serenity smirked as she pulled the rest of the cloak off revealing a dress identical to Neo Queen Serenity's dress only black in color and it had black wings attached to the back. In her hand she carelessly swung the Ginzuishou back and forth on a silver chain. (if you ever seen the yu yu hakshou movie just like kurama's old teammate did. I forgot his name. Any hoo. On with the story).
"Usagi-chan." Sailor Mars whispered.
Serenity looked at her scornfully. "That is no longer my name. From now on you may only address me as Serenity queen of the negamoon."
Sailor Mars took a step toward Serenity. "What are you talking about?"
"Sailor Mars keep your distance. She is not our Usagi any longer." Warned Sailor Venus.
"No you're lying. Usagi-chan wouldn't turn on us."
"Mars take a look at the Ginzuishou and tell me what you see." Said Sailor Jupiter sadly.
"I..It's....It's black." She gasped.
"Give the girl a prize!" Said Serenity. "In fact I think I will."
Serenity shot black energy out at all the Sailor Senshi causing them to fall to their knees.
"Usagi-chan why are you doing this?" asked Sailor Mars.
"Because I want them to know what betrayal feels like. I want them to suffer with the guilt that they did this to me. But in order for me to do that I must first dispose of you." She said pointing to Tuxedo Kamen and Chibi-Usa.
Serenity fired another blast of dark energy at the fallen scouts. Causing each of them to scream out in pain.
"Serenity! Stop this madness at once! You of all people should know the importance of giving people another chance. So why not give me another chance." Pleaded Tuxedo Kamen.
Serenity glared at him. "Did you give me a chance to explain myself before handing me over to Prince Demando? Or what about letting me explain why I was in King Endymion's room that morning. So tell me little man why should I give you a second chance.?" She answered in a cold voice as she fired a blast of dark energy at him.
Tuxedo Kamen closed his eyes and prepared for a hit that never came. Instead he heard two of the Sailor Senshi shout Chibi-Usa and the other two shout King Endymion. Slowly he opened his eyes. In front of him stood Chibi- Usa who was being shielded by King Endymion.
Serenity immediately stopped the attack. "Baka." She muttered. "I wasn't aiming for you. Why are you protecting them?"
"Because with out Tuxedo Kamen there can be no Crystal Tokyo." He said before passing out.
Serenity surveyed the damage she had done. The Senshi were down for the count and King Endymion was out cold. No one was left to keep her from getting her revenge. She lowered herself to the ground and advanced on Tuxedo Kamen and Chibi-Usa who was clinging to his leg for dear life.
"Usagi-mama why are you doing this?" she asked frightenedly.
Serenity glared at the small child causing her to hide behind Tuxedo Kamen. "Because everything that has happened is all your fault. You took my family away my friends even my boyfriend. So now it's payback time."
The Ginzuishou flared a dangerous looking deep purple as she begin powering up to deliver the final blow. Demando and Safir smirked in satisfaction as all their hard work and sacrifices about to payoff. That is until they saw her stop.
"Serenity what is the meaning of this. Finish them off." Yelled Safir.
"I can't Safir-san." She answered in a small voice as she fell to her hands and knees.
"And why not?" he demanded.
"Takara won't let me."
"NANI!!!" they both exclaimed.
"Hai. He told me I am not to harm a hair on their heads. I can't explain why but I will honor his wishes. It would be injustice to betray his trust in me."
"Fine if you won't I will!" Demando growled.
Demando flew down to where Serenity was and pushed her aside causing her to stumble back. Sitting on the ground in front of Chibi-Usa and Tuxedo Kamen was Takara looking calm and serene. A small kitty smirk rested on his lips.
"You again." He said through clenched teeth.
The kitten's smirk only grew.
{You will not harm this child or her father.} the kitten said with a small hiss.
{And who are you to stop me?} he thought back.
{I am the part of you that was lost long ago. I am the essence of all that's good in you.}
{Feh! I'm over such emotions. And no one not even you will stop me from getting my revenge.}.
{You will release the tsuki-hime from the evil power that courses through her veins.} the kitten demanded.
{Why should I? If you are truly what you say you are then you know that she rightfully belongs to me because she is my soulmate of this lifetime.}
{Don't you see. The energy from the Dark Crystal is slowly killing her. even as we speak now it poisons her blood and drains her life force.}
{I would if I could but I can't so I ain't.} he stated simply. {There is only one way to free her. you would have to kill me.}
"Fine I won't harm Small Lady and as for Serenity...." Demando began.
"We shall duel for her." said Tuxedo Kamen standing up.
Serenity glared at Tuxedo Kamen. "I'm not a prize to be won. You aitsu."
"Usagi you stay out of this. This fight is between men only." Tuxedo Kamen said not even glancing at her.
"For insulting my onna's honor you shall die." Said Demando in a deadly soft voice.
"Bring it on then."
Tuxedo Kamen's cane turned into a long saber. Demando pulled out a sword made of dark poison crystal and the two faced off. (author's note. Sorry for the lack of battle scene but I know absolutely nothing about fencing and dueling.)
At first the two were evenly matched but as the battle drug on it was evident. Tuxedo Kamen was tiring out. While Demando stayed in perfect condition. Tuxedo Kamen was puzzled. As many times as he hit Demando he should have at least a few scratches on him. But his skin remained untouched. As if the blade of his saber never touched him.
"Oh my goddess! Usagi-mama!" Chibi-Usa exclaimed.
Tuxedo Kamen glanced at Serenity before doing a double take and looking back. Her arms and face were covered in small cuts and nicks in the exact places where his saber came in contact with Demando. The look on her face did not show shock or horror. In fact she looked as if it was an everyday occurance. He looked back to Demando who didn't look surprised or shocked at all. In fact Demando had a smug look on his face as if he was expecting it to happen.
"You don't get it Tuxedo baka. She and I are bonded. Both mentally and physically. What I feels she feels and vice versa. So there's no possible way you can beat me with out killing her." he said getting back into a fighter's stance.
{Oh but there is a way. Or have you forgot about me?} replied a voice in Demando's head.
Demando glanced at the kitten out the corner of his eye. Takara was being held by Chibi-Usa. He had a calculating look in his eyes.
{You wouldn't dare.} was all he said back. Before charging at Tuxedo Kamen.
Takara however had other plans. Biting down on Chibi-Usa's arm he jumped free of her hold. Running as fast as his kitty legs could take him he ran head on into the duel between Tuxedo Kamen and Demando. Running at top speed Demando didn't have time to stop as the small gray and white kitten jumped into the air in front of his sword.
"Noooooooo!!!! Takara!!!" Shouted Serenity as she helplessly watched the kitten take the full force of the attack that was meant for Tuxedo Kamen.
"Kuso!" Demando shouted as he threw down his weapon to pick up the kitten. "Baka now we will both die. What'd you do that for?"
"Takara? Why?" Serenity whispered.
{Because. Serenity, Demando. This is not right. Yes you two are soulmates but you shouldn't be together not like this. Maybe in a different time a different place you two will meet and be together like you're destined to.} the kitten whispered tiredly.
Demando felt himself getting tired also. Slowly his vision begin to dim and sounds begin to fade. Raising a fading hand he caressed Serenity's cheek.
"In a different life we will meet again. And we ..will ...be...happy." he said each word getting softer as he faded away leaving only sparkling gray dust. In a similar manner Takara faded away leaving sparkling silver dust. A chill wind blew scattering the dust all over Crystal Tokyo purging everything it touched of the dark poison crystal.
Safir and Serenity who had the most direct influence from the dark poison crystal were the last to be healed. Covered in a fine sheen of the dust they could feel the evil negative feeling in their heart being lifted. Safir's dark moon insignia faded from his forehead and the Ginzuishou turned silver again and regained it's true shine.
A FEW DAYS LATER
The Sailor Senshi, Tuxedo Kamen, Luna, Artimes, and Safir stood before the portal that would take them back to the past. Usagi looked at Neo Queen Serenity and Neo King Endymion with tears in her eyes.
"I am so sorry for all the trouble I caused. I am deeply ashamed of my behavior. Can you ever forgive me?" she apologized for the millionth time.
Neo Queen Serenity smiled at her younger self. "For the millionth time Usagi we forgive you. Now you best be going. I'm sure there is some one very important waiting for Safir." Giving Safir a knowing wink
Safir blushed. He knew that The Neo Queen had contacted the 4 sisters in the past and Petz (Prizma) had practically demanded that he come back to the past with them.
Chibi-Usa bowed in front of the group of teens. "I Chibi-Usagi Serenity Tuskino Chiba the 3rd would like to formally thank you for coming to our aid. May you're journey be safe and pleasant." The small child hugged Usagi. "Don't worry Usagi-mama everything will work out just fine. Trust me. Aishiteru."
"Aishiteru too Chibi-Usa. Come and visit us soon ne?"
"Hai I will."
The group held hands as they stepped though the portal to take them back to 20th century Tokyo.
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