Disclaimer for my own sanity:
I wrote this story back in 1999. I don't think it's too bad, but I don't know what I was thinking way back then either so don't be too harsh on me :P
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Chapter six is only a little longer than five, but I just had to end it where it is. I don't want to give anything away, but this is definitely the saddest part of all…and I'll leave the intro at that. This is rated PG.
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A Senshi's True Lies
- Chapter Six (revised) -

Haruka and Michiru are sneaking through the terrorist grounds, making their way toward Mamoru. A few guards discover they're gone, and begin searching for them. This only limits their time. Discovering a temporary place to hide, they listen in on Mamoru's plan.

He puts a key into the device Haruka identified earlier, and begins his speech. "It is done… In ninety minutes, a ball of fire will light up the sky to show the world that we speak the truth. We are set on our course. No force can stop us now."

"If we're on an island, why are they using trucks?" Michiru questions.

"We must be right off the coast. They used the overseas highway which connects the islands to the mainland."

" There's no borders or customs. They can go anywhere in Japan. There's nothing to stop them."

"Just us." Haruka gives Michiru a quick kiss on the cheek and stands, walking away.

"Matte! Let me help."

"No, Michiru. It's too dangerous."

"We've been in plenty of dangerous situations before."

"Yeah, but this is much different."

Michiru smiles slyly. "Doesn't mean you can't have the same help." She reaches into one of those places all the Senshi keep their magical items and pulls out two metallic wands. She tosses one to Haruka. "I thought we might be needing these."

Haruka walks back to Michiru and lightly kisses her. "Arigato. You're a lifesaver."

"You can thank me when we get home… Neptune Crystal Power, Make-up!"

"Uranus Crystal Power, Make-up!"

Haruka and Michiru activate their wands as brilliant auroras of golden and aquamarine light encircle their beautiful silhouettes. In a matter of seconds the energy disperses and the Senshi of wind and sea stand, ready for battle.

"Stay here. Don't get involved unless you have to." Uranus leaves Neptune with this message, and heads down to the terrorists' level. Mamoru just finishes speaking as a golden ball of energy destroys half the warehouse. Unfortunately, Uranus is unaware of the men behind her and is grabbed around the neck and waist. Guards are approaching her with guns and knives as she unsuccessfully attempts to free herself. One is prepared to kill her when a massive flood of water knocks them off their feet. Neptune jumps off the ledge she was previously standing on and to her lover's side.

"How did you direct your attack around me?" Uranus asks, more than surprised.

"Are you kidding?" Neptune asks. "I love you too much to harm you."

They have barely enough time to rest, for another group has already spotted their presence and shoots wildly at them. They run out of the warehouse and are confronted with dozens of men surrounding them on every side.

"You know what to do, Neptune."

"It's our only chance."

The two stand back to back and close their eyes, collecting energy for their upcoming attack. The men, not knowing what to make of the situation, charge at the Senshi. At that moment, the two open their eyes and combine their attacks.

"World Shaking!"

"Deep Submerge!"

Instead of taking off in opposite directions, the two planet-shaped balls of energy instead circle Uranus and Neptune, combine, and create a sort of liquid tornado, with two Senshi standing in the middle. It expands to destroy much of the base, leaving roaring fires where bombs and fuel kettles had exploded. There are literally hundreds of injured or killed men laying among the rubble.

"This is our only chance to escape. C'mon!"

Uranus takes Neptune's hand and leads her toward the edge of the island. They've barely ran fifty feet, when Neptune's foot is caught, and she's pulled to the ground. Neptune glances at the glowing yellow chain around her ankle, and discovers the culprit.

"Sailor Venus?"

"Aino Minako," Uranus states. "I knew I recognized you."

"Likewise, Uranus. I hadn't remembered who Tenoh Haruka was, but it's a little difficult to forget a Senshi." She tightens the links around Neptune. "So, Michiru-san, I hear that you and Haruka are a couple… How far have you two really gone?" Venus approaches Neptune and tightens the chain so she can't help crying out. "I trust you'll include plenty of details…"

"World…"

To Uranus' misfortune, she had failed to notice Mamoru behind Venus, and as she powers her attack, he fires a gun which previously concealed a small missile. It is shot through her concentrated energy, and destroys the debris behind her, causing them to explode and knock Uranus off her feet. Mamoru and Venus, who now holds Neptune around the neck, restraining her with the 'love' chain, are standing just far enough away to avoid the force.

"Uranus!" Neptune calls out to her lover, hoping she survived the explosion.

When the blast clears, the Senshi of wind lay on the ground, unmoving. Venus smiles at Neptune's tears, which are streaming down her face. Mamoru slowly approaches Uranus, a gun in hand. She gradually opens her eyes, very unaware of her surroundings. Mamoru kneels next to her as Venus brings Neptune to their location. Still a bit disoriented, Uranus is violently rolled onto her back and held down by Mamoru, who now has his hand around her neck. She struggles to keep his hands off her, as he tightens his grip, causing her to cry out in her weakened state. Mamoru grins triumphantly and points his gun directly at the side of her head, ceasing her attempts to fight him.

He looks up at Venus and asks, "What shall our decision be?"

Venus smiles back. "Well, I propose we keep Neptune, as we might need a hostage. As for her…" She stares at Uranus, an evil glare in her hate-filled eyes. The two captured Senshi are completely silent, as they fearfully await Venus' purposely hesitant answer. "…kill her."

Both Venus and Mamoru laugh evilly, as the dark-haired man clicks the gun's hammer in place.

"HARUKA!" Neptune tries with all her strength to break away from Sailor Venus' grip, but to no avail due to the glowing chain restraining her.

Venus refuses to stop her teasing. "What's the matter, Michiru-san? Afraid of losing your lover? Don't worry. I'm sure Mamoru-san would be more than happy to fill in. Hahahahaha…" She begins her always hysterical laughter, eagerly awaiting the gunshot that will finally put an end to the cause of their terrorist group's misfortunes.

Knowing the explosion injured her to the extent where she is nearly powerless against anything, Uranus, still being held down by Mamoru, can only lie on the ground, awaiting her horrible fate. She gazes lovingly at Neptune, wanting nothing more than for her beloved's suffering to end.

"Michiru…aishiteru." Uranus, now with tears slowly trickling down her beautiful face, closes her eyes for what she is convinced is the last time, and takes one final breath before Mamoru pulls the trigger…