Author's note: hey y'all! ^_^ hm.well, what torture can I put poor Amy-chan through in this chappie? Yes, I'm cruel sigh it's a hard job but someone's gotta do it, ne? lol of course! Hm.I'm a bit unsure of what to do to Amy though (kinda like raye) cuz she's never been one o' my fav.s.but, don't worry mercury fans, I'll think of something good, k? well, enough of this blabbin'..on to ch. 6! ^_^ yeah, this still means thinkin' *words* oh yeah, for any of u who haven't read the manga Zoicite was a guy, not a girl like in the anime -_-0 ~venusgirl

~*~Chapter 6~*~

All the scouts evaded Malachite's blow, but just barely.

Sailor Mercury looked up as her opponent, Zoicite, stepped up to her, a wicked smile playing across his face.

"Well, then, let's see what you're made of Sailor Mercury." Zoicite seemed to vanish into thin air and Mercury turned wildly, taking out her handheld computer, searching for her enemy. "You don't need that Mercury, I'm standing right behind foolish ice-maiden."

Sailor Mercury whipped around fast, staring her adversary down. "I won't succumb to your silly games so easy, Zoicite," she said, trying to convince her enemy that she wasn't afraid of him.

Zoicite snickered. "No, you're to smart for that aren't you? But can brains save you when it truly matters. I'm afraid in my games you'll need more than just wits, my dear." He quickly unsheathed his sword and had the tip pointing to her throat before she even realized he had taken it from the sheath. She involuntarily gasped as the point touched her neck. "You see?" Zoicite asked.

Sailor Mercury looked up at Zoicite, defiance in her cerulean eyes. She put her hand up and pushed the blade away.

"Well, at least you have some courage.or do I mistake bravery for foolishness. No matter," he shrugged. "I suppose the battle shall decide that, hm?" He stepped back, going into a fighting stance, holding his sword out in front of him. He jumped high into the air and brought the sword down on Sailor Mercury.

Mercury gasped and dodged out of the way. Zoicite smiled as his sword stuck hard into the ground.

"Hm, impressive," Zoicite smirked. "I honestly didn't think you would be fast enough to dodge that. It seems I've underestimated you." He yanked his sword for the ground's hold on it. "But don't worry, it won't happen again." He got back into his fighting stance and lunged at the scout. He ran at her doing a variety of impressive swings and slashes.

*I can't dodge these forever* she thought to herself. She smiled as an idea came to her. As the next swipe came she jumped high and behind Zoicite. "Mercury Bubbles.BLAST!" A fog spread through the whole area and Mercury sighed in relief. *There, now he won't be able to find me as easily* she thought, a little triumph mixed with in with the happiness.

Zoicite looked around as the fog surrounded him and everything around as well. He lowered his head and chuckled. "Well, that was clever," he stated. He brought his sword up near to his chest and twirled faster and faster. Sailor Mercury gasped as all her fog dissipated. "But, as I said before, your wits cannot save you, dearest," he said, mockery dripping from his every word. "Well, let's get this little pow-wow over with. I've better things to do."

"Ughh!!!!" Sailor Mercury growled. She dodged as Zoicite came on with fresh, new attacks from his sword.

"Is this really all you're made of, girl?" Zoicite snickered. "I thought I could expect more out of the legendary Senshi, but I suppose not." He sighed deeply. "And I really was looking forward to the challenge, but now I see you pose no possible threat. No matter," he said looking up. "This game shall be over soon enough."

"That's what you think Zoicite! You were right before, you know? You did underestimate me!"

"What are you talking about foolish child?" He gasped as he saw frost building around her hand. *No, she's been building up her energy this whole time*

"Shine Snow Illusion!" She shot her blast of coldness straight at Zoicite. He growled and moved out of the way.

"Well, that was a nice attempt. Obviously you've underestimated me as well," he said smugly.

"Really?" Sailor Mercury asked innocently. "Well, I wouldn't say the same." Zoicite looked at her, almost retorting when noticed more weight in his right hand and looked down. He gasped as he realized his sword was covered in ice. He touched it to the ground and watched it shatter into a thousand pieces.

He looked at her in awe and then chucked, setting only the hilt of the sword in his sheath. "Yes, it appears once again I have underestimated you. You really can use your wits to your advantage. But now that I have no sword, strategy will not have to play such a big part in this fight as brute strength."

"So you plan on hand-to-hand combat?" she asked.

He nodded. "Of course, what other way is there?"

Mercury nodded in agreement. *I suppose there is no other way, but I really hate to fight this way. I'll be at a disadvantage.there isn't as much strategy required as before* She sighed but said he was right.

"Good," Zoicite said. "Let's see how well you fare against me like this." Zoicite raised his fists while Mercury simply stood there. She had no idea how to fistfight, there was never any need to before now.

"Hm, well, I'm sorry to inform you but don't expect me not to be using my powers."

He looked at her and smirked. "Ah, yes, I'm sure you're not accustomed to this style. But I never expected you not to use your powers." With that he lunged forward, straight at his opponent. He swiped out at her face with his fist, but she was ready for it. She stepped backwards just enough to evade the punch and then shouted out her attack.

"Shine Aqua Illusion!" She gathered her energy into her fist and smashed it into his stomach. He went flying back through the air and smashed right into the trunk of an oak. He looked up at her and growled.

"This game ends now!" He charged at her fists flying in every which direction.

Sailor Mercury gasped as she realized she couldn't dodge these punches. She simply put her arms up to cover her face. She soon felt the fists upon her. Her eyes opened wide and she screamed out in agony as she heard a sickening crack. She bit her tongue to silence her shriek and looked down at her broken arm. The bone stuck through to the other side. *Better the arm than my face*

Zoicite stopped as he saw with satisfaction that Sailor Mercury on her knees, cradling her broken, bleeding arm, unnoticed tears streaming down her face. He suddenly felt a twinge of an unfamiliar feeling come over him and he almost walked over and helped her. Something shot through his brain like lightning and his regular mask swept back over his facial features. *What am I thinking?* he wondered. *That was a long time ago and I was foolish* He stepped back from her and crossed his arms over his chest. "Well, it should be an interesting match once your arm is mended and you do a bit a training." With that he walked away leaving Sailor Mercury to inspect her arm and come up with a story to explain how it happened to her mother.

2nd A/N: wow, longer than I thought it would be! ^_^ so, are all u mercury fans happy? ..even if I did kinda break her arm.hehe

Amy: does it matter that I'm not happy?

venusgirl *blink blink*: no.

Amy: *sigh*

Ok well, that's all.oh yeah all u mars fans, if you'd like me 2 redo her ch. I will, cuz I didn't give her much action, huh? no. well now I'm really done! lol ~vensugirl