Thanks to all who reviewed. This next chapter…. Well, It's really weird in a way. Please review! It's what makes this fic worth writing! For now, I'm just hoping to finish Living with the Stress…major writer's block on that one. Disclaimer: Same old, same old. I had it until this girl with aquamarine hair ACCIDENTALLY put it in her violin case after playing it in a café. Darn these people….

I must get out. I must get out. I must get out.

The blonde repeated the words as a mantra, her eyes frantically searching for some sort of route of escape. They fell on the bars, the only path out.

I must save them. I must…I wish you were here…I wish you were here…

The words rang in her mind as she henshined. Sailor Moon removed the tiara from her forehead and called out, "Moon Tiara Magic!" the bars were cut in about a quarter of the way up from the bottom.

"Moon Tiara Magic!" This time, a section fell away, and Moon was glad the tiara could elongate to cut more widely. She scrambled through the hole she had made, and hoped the clattering sound hadn't been noticed.

Her boots clicked on the stone floor as Sailor Moon ran down endless corridors. Door after door after door loomed ominously above her. She had to get out of there, no matter what the risk. With a deep breath, she turned to face a random, heavy wooden door and push it open.

Inside, it was dark. Sailor Moon stepped cautiously within. "Hello?"

A rasping noise drew her attention to a dark corner. "Serenity-hime?" She stooped, and found Jadeite staring her in the eyes. She did not go into an immediate battle stance. She had no reason to. Jadeite was chained securely to the wall. One eye was swelling, and he had several serious bruises and cuts on his body. He wore a tattered copy of his dark general uniform.

Sailor Moon leaned in. "What has she done to you, Jade-chan?" The boy smiled, and Moon realized he was only about a year or two older than her; the dark generals were at least in their early twenties.

"We were reborn, just as you. When Nephrite, as High Seer, felt the dark energy building in Tokyo, we traveled here. It was about two years ago that we learned all the senshi, Endymion, and you were also here. In trying to contact you, we made ourselves known to Beryl. She did the same thing to us as she did in the Silver Millennium. She kidnapped us, and created clones using Metallia's energy. We are beaten daily; she keeps us alive only for the pleasure of hearing our screams."

Sailor Moon flinched. "Where are the others?" Jadeite straightened, and winced.

"I know Nephrite and Kunzite are kept together, in a cell across the hall. Beryl has repeatedly filled the room with dark energy, causing Nephrite's senses to malfunction. Kunzite is forced to try and stop it, using only his wits." His voice was deadened in malice.

"It is a game to her. And Zoicite? I pity him. Daily, he is plagued by images of the carnage his clone has caused. As the weakest, he was an asset in his intelligence. Now, all has fled his mind but the one picture that causes him the most pain. The Lady Mercury looking up at him, hate reflected in her eyes, as his clone plunged the sword into her chest. Her last words…they hurt him so. 'I wish you dead.'"

Sailor Moon said nothing. Once more she lifted her tiara from her head, and threw it with the activation words. Jadeite stood shakily, and rubbed his wrists. The chains unraveled easily. Moon opened the door, and peered out. She saw no one, and motioned for him to step outside. The two quickly crossed the corridor, opening and shutting the door across the hall in the same swift movement.

"Who goes there?" Kunzite's voice reached them, raspy sounding and weak. His eyes lit up as Jadeite knelt and undid the cords tying his hands behind his back. "How did you get out?"

Jadeite smiled. "Serenity-hime freed me." Kunzite's eyes widened, and he gazed behind Jadeite at Sailor Moon, who was untying Nephrite's ropes.

Nephrite threw the ropes down, and rubbed at his temples, similarly glancing at moon. "I like it." He said finally. "But how short is that fuku?" Sailor Moon snorted.

"I'd like to see you say the same if Mako-chan was here! She'd kill you." At his confused look, she elaborated. "Jupiter. We all have different names, as I'm sure you do. Venus is Aino Minako, or Mina, Mars is Hino Rei, Mercury is Mizuno Ami, and Jupiter is Kino Makoto, or Mako."

Kunzite stood, and flexed his fingers. "And yours, Serenity-hime?"

"Tsukino Usagi." She glared at their muffled chuckles. "Yeah, I know. Bunny of the moon. Shut up so we can go get Zoicite already!" The boys immediately sobered, and once more crossed the hall. The door they opened led to a small room. Zoicite lay on his back, eyes closed tightly.

Sailor Moon took a step towards him. "Zoicite-chan?" He stiffened. "It's me, Serenity, in my reincarnated from. Come on, we've got to get you out." The petite blonde did not move.

Nephrite took a try. "Zoi, listen to us. This is Serenity-hime, and Beryl has captured her. She may go after the senshi next if we don't stop her!" Slowly, Zoicite sat up.

"Lady-lady Mercury? Beryl will not touch a hair on her head! I refuse to see her in such pain!" Sailor Moon held out a hand.

"Of course not, as do we. Come, Zoicite. We must stop this now, and I assure you, Mercury will forgive you. All the senshi will forgive you." Zoicite accepted the hand, and a wobbly smile made itself to his face.

"I see you've chosen to be a warrior princess, Serenity-hime." Moon smiled.

"Yep. Sailor Moon, champion of love and justice!" She went into her pose, and all of the guys grinned widely. "Now, c'mon! We've got some nega-butt to kick!"

They made their was down the passage, and soon found themselves before a wooden door. Jadeite knocked on it. No one answered, and he turned to face them.

"So…" he said slowly. "What now?" Sailor Moon shrugged.

"Maybe we should split up."

"And lose you?" Nephrite sighed. "Then Endy would chop off our heads, and then the scouts would chop off his because he chopped off ours, and then you would chop off theirs because they chopped off his, because he chopped off ours, and then some weird nega-freak would chop off yours and…you see where this is going?"

Sailor Moon nodded, amused. "I get it. But is there any other way?"

Zoicite scrutinized their surroundings. "I don't think so. Unless you want to bust down this door, and I don't think any of us have enough power---"

"Moon Tiara Magic!" The door flew back, and Sailor Moon turned to Zoicite, saluting. "Door down for the count, Captain! What next?"

Zoicite stared in astonishment. "Why you cheeky little--" But Jadeite clamped a hand over his mouth.

"Think prince. Do you see it? Now think angry prince, armed with twin swords and several armies." Zoicite's eyes widened, and Jadeite nodded happily. "Good."

The cluster curved to face the entrance, and found themselves in a room with a ceiling a good two hundred feet up in the air. It was bare, save for one throne in the middle of the room, where beryl sat, toying with a tassel on her dress.

The guys snarled, but Sailor Moon stopped them. "Beryl!" Her voice rang out, and the Nega-Queen looked up. "We have come to defeat you! Surrender now, do not make us fight!"

Beryl's eyes narrowed. "Ah, the moon brat has escaped. What's this? You brought help as well?" She let out a short cackle. "They will do nothing, and neither will you!"

"And why not?" Moon demanded crossly.

Beryl snapped her fingers, and two boards on either sides of the room popped up. The group gasped. On a wide, red board, the senshi were chained. Their eyes were mere slits as they regarded Beryl. On the other side of the room, Tuxedo Kamen, minus the top hat and mask, hung limply from his chains.

Beryl sneered evilly. "Because I have what is most precious to you. Your bratty friends!" The senshi turned, and gasped as they saw their leader next to their enemies. Mars opened her mouth to say something, but was stopped as a recollection invaded her mind.

Strong hands covered her eyes. "Guess who?" She swatted them away. "Jadeite, go away! I need to meditate!" There was silence, and for a moment she thought he had left. Then she was lifted up bodily and dumped in the fountain next to her. She surfaced, spluttering, and couldn't help but laugh as innocent baby blue eyes smiled back at her. "Oops. My hands slipped." She would have reprimanded him, had he not jumped into the fountain next to her. Soon, they were engaged in an all out water fight. Even though she was uncomfortable in the water, it was all forgotten as he captured her attention.

Jupiter stared intently at Nephrite, as he caught her gaze.

"Kee-yah!" Jupiter launched a spinning kick, which he blocked easily. His brown hair fell in front of his eyes, and he brushed it back. "C'mon, Jupiter! Hit me!" His tone was not mocking…Jupiter suddenly shrieked, and he turned to see what could have scared such a hard-core fighter. He found nothing but the dirt, as Jupiter tackled him from behind. He smiled. "No fair!" She pecked him on the cheek. "Maybe I don't play fair!

Mercury's eyes rose to meet Zoicite's and he was relieved to see she bore no ill will in her eyes.

"Er…Oh, Kamisama! What is this?" Mercury laid her pen down in frustration. Zoicite appeared from seemingly nowhere and smiled. "Don't be upset. It's just a problem!" Mercury frowned. "Yes, but a very tough one!" He laughed and took the paper in his hands. "If you find the answer, will you join me by the lake? It seems to have frozen over. We may skate!" Mercury let a small grin go across her face. "If I finish the problem." Zoicite winked impishly. "See you there in a minute, then!" And he was gone. Mercury pursed her lips and glanced down at the paper he had dropped. Her eyes widened. There, in his neat, blocky handwriting, the solution loomed up at her. She beamed and stood. "You cheat!" His laughter drew her out of the library, and both headed off to the lake.

Venus looked at Kunzite in wonder. He was so familiar…

"Urgh! I need a new brush!" The senshi of love jerked her old orange one through her long hair. "Ah, damnation! This isn't working!" She laid it down in a huff. "Maybe I can help?" Before she could say a word, Kunzite was gently kneading the brush through her hair. She relaxed slightly. They were silent for a moment, and then she spoke. "Can you trim the ends too?" Kunzite dropped the brush and strode out of the room. She ran after him. "Kidding! Just kidding!" And ran into him. Their laughter floated in the air.

Moon suddenly ran forward. "You let them go!" The shittenou made as if to go after her, but were stopped by the force field that suddenly appeared in front of them, closing them off from Sailor Moon.

Beryl smirked. "Let's play a little game, sailor brat." Black lightning abruptly began to strike at Kamen. He grimaced, but did not open his eyes. "You must pick between your friends, and your one true love. You have two minutes. Every thirty seconds, the lighting will become more violent. In two minutes, your beloved prince will be nothing more than ashes!" The senshi looked confused, but Sailor Moon snarled.

"You wouldn't dare." Kamen gave a cry as more bolts began to strike, harder.

Beryl tapped at her throne. "Time is passing; you have already wasted thirty seconds."

Sailor Moon looked back and forth between her friends. How could she choose? The senshi said nothing; their mouths hung open in horror at the choice their friend had to make.

She could pick the senshi. But they were weak, and they might not be able to free Kamen and still defeat Beryl. If she freed Kamen, then he'd be no help in freeing the senshi or defeating Beryl. But she couldn't just let him die! It was a lose-lose situation.

"One minute." Beryl's voice interrupted her, and Kamen moaned as the lightning intensified. Now Sailor Moon was frantic. She had only one minute left, and she hadn't made any improvements.

The shittenou tried desperately to get past the shield, but to no avail. The senshi struggled wildly, but they could not get loose enough to use their abilities.

"One minute, thirty seconds." Tuxedo Kamen arched his back as he tried desperately to escape the pain. He was gasping, and his eyes were now open. Sailor Moon spun in circles. Who to choose? Who to choose?

Oh, please Selene help us. What do I do?

Time seemed to slow as Sailor Moon turned once more to face Kamen. His eyes caught hers, and a brief, pained smile crossed his face.

"Two minutes." Darkness, in the form of one thick bolt of lightning, struck Tuxedo Kamen square in the chest. His face whitened, and he shut his eyes to the pain. The chains holding him broke, and he fell to the ground.

"NO!"

Sailor Moon never knew where she found the force to scream so loudly, as she rushed to the fallen man's side. She cradled his head gently, never realizing that she was crying until a tear fell to Kamen's face.

"Onegai…don't go!" She choked on a sob as the tuxedo reverted to his form as Prince Endymion, with black armor and a red cape. The senshi were still, as were the shittenou.

Beryl sighed. "Come now, he was only a man. We have enough of them to last us a century."

Sailor Moon stiffened as the cruel words cut through her. A last tear fell from her eye. She barely registered beryl's next words as she watched the tear, which had turned to a shining crystal, float above Endymion's body.

"Now, what was it you were saying about fighting me?"

Sailor Moon gently lowered the prince's head, and grasped onto the crystal. Her whole body glowed with an unearthly light, and she stood. Beryl felt a pang of fear as Moon turned to her, the ginzouishou shining bright in her hands.

Light erupted from the gem, surrounding the blonde and eclipsing everyone else's vision. When it cleared, Princess Serenity, in a white formal ball gown with gold trim, stared Beryl down.

"Whatever I said before does not matter. Now, I have only two words. Die, demon!" Radiance shot forth from the ginzouishou. Beryl screeched.

"No, child! You cannot do this! It is impossible!" She forced some of her dark energy around her, as a sort of shield.

Serenity gave more power, and her dress flapped wildly behind her.

On the board, the senshi watched their leader weakly. A single though entered their minds.

We must help her. She must not face it alone.

Their planet's insignia appeared on their foreheads, and shot forth as power into Serenity's body. The shittenou too, closed their eyes.

For Endymion, and the one he holds dear.

A light blue sea serpent arose from Zoicite, wrapping itself around Serenity's waist. A gryphon flew towards her from Nephrite, landing nimbly by her side. From Kunzite, a pure white dragon escaped Kunzite, and circled the air over Serenity's head. A brilliant phoenix flew away from Jadeite, and landed by Serenity.

Beryl's scream of outrage was drowned out as the light grew to huge proportions, wiping her out completely. Exhausted from using so much power, the shittenou collapsed. The senshi's eyes shut, and Serenity fell to her knees.

If only…if only we could start over. If only we could be happy again. All of us…

Once more, light erupted from the ginzouishou. This time, it was a calm light that washed over the castle. When it faded out, not a living soul was left inside.

The thing about the shittenou's powers, I felt was vaguely familiar. If it's something that belongs to an author out there, gomen! And I should have an epilogue out by the end of the week. Thanks so much minna! Ja until the last chapter!