A/N: Wow, check this out! We're exponentially dropping in the number of days for me to update, lol! Don't expect this trend to last long ... I'm supposed to be , however I have failed to find that word in my vocabulary, hahahaa. Anyhoo, since I'm experiencing another power failure, I can't remember everyone who reviewed and I can't check cause the modem isn't working (and therefore no internet) ... but if you did, thanks!

This is a really long chapter, well, on my standards at least. Hope you enjoy it For your reference, italics are flashbacks ... hopefully you figure out who's. Here's a key hint: who's conscious and who isn't? Lol, I think that's evident enough. Again, hates me ... formatting always comes out looking so crazy and it skips words and random sentences. I know, how weird.


Chapter 5


Haruka look out! Sailor Neptune suddenly gasped when she felt a warm aura, but quickly covered her eyes as golden light filled the air. She was familiar with this situation, as this was how she discovered her own true self - but there was something very wrong here ... it was going far longer than she remembered it for herself. In the moment of urgency, her guardian had protected her, but what was happening now? She heard somewhere faintly in the background her opponent curse and disappear ... but the light still hadn't disappeared.

De-henshinning (A/N: is that even a word! Oo lol!) she ran towards the source, Setsuna-san! Please I need your help! Then, as fast as the light came it all disappeared. Haruka was lying unconscious on the floor, still holding Ryu's heart crystal. She leaned over her mouth to feel if she had a breath - it was faint, but nevertheless there.

Something isn't right.Obviously it isn't right! Her guardian was supposed to protect her! What happened? Michriu demanded, looking up at the senior senshi.

Setsuna put a hand over Haruka's forehead, I'm not sure ... as you know, when a guardian appears the person is brought back to their true form - their Senshi form. But ... I think Haruka-san is fighting against it. She's not letting her guardian spirit in. Let's move her to the bench over there.What does that mean! The aqua haired girl asked in a frenzy as they laid her down on a bench shadowed by the trees.

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The Silence is coming.

Darkness. Evil. Death. The air was heavy with metallic stench of blood. Suddenly there was a rumbling in the ground, when destruction exploded from the floor beneath her feet, destroying everything in its path. The people were crumbling like the buildings around them, breaking apart into stones piece by piece. Perched on one of the buildings was a woman. A woman with long raven hair who was holding a large glaive. Her eyes radiated evil with such a ferocity it sent chills down Haruka's spine. She couldn't do anything but watch as the city and people were demolished.

A warm aqua light caught her attention and she tore her eyes away from the atrocities. We have to find the Messiah quickly. If you continue to run, you know what will happen to our world. Only you and I can do this.I don't know how to! Haruka screamed back at the figure embraced by such a beautiful light.

Only you and I can do this ...

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It means that she's trying to escape her destiny, but now that her guardian has been released it won't leave either. She's trapped between two worlds, Michiru-san, you need to help her embrace her fate.

Michiru looked confused, How can I help her if she won't let me!Just trust yourself, and remember what you two share. Michiru sighed, why was Haruka always so damn stubborn! Taking her hand into her own, she held it tightly and closed her eyes.

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But Okaa-san--No buts Haruka-chan!This isn't fair!Destiny isn't always fair and its time that you stopped running from yours.Well why can't I change my destiny!Because this is a gift from the gods, and you should feel fortunate to be blessed with it.Honey, your mother is right. We know you wanted to be a normal Uranian, but we aren't normal. You're a princess, and now you have to accept your future responsibilities.

Furious with her parents, Haruka stormed out of the throne room slamming the large double doors behind her. Sailor Senshi? No one ever mentioned this so-called destiny to her before. And now all of a sudden she was part of an elite group responsible for the safety of the entire galaxy? Were the gods trying to punish her!

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Please Haruka ... don't fight it. I can't do this forever by myself. Ever since the first time I saw you at a race, I just ... couldn't stop thinking about you.

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Look out! Sailor Uranus quickly dodged another attack that was clearly aimed to kill her. If it hadn't been for her lover's call, she wasn't sure whether or not she would still be alive this very moment. The latest intruders from outside the galaxy were persistent and determined to enter the Moon Kingdom.

World ... Shaking!Deep ... Submerge!Deadly ... Scream!

Sighing in relief that the enemy had been vanquished, Sailor Uranus collapsed to the ground in exhaustion. Haruka! Are you all right! Almost instantaneously Sailor Neptune was by her side, cautiously putting a hand over her forehead.

I'm fine ... just tired. Tired of the darkness. Tired of this life.I know, but we both know this is our duty. And we can't run away from it.

Sailor Uranus smiled, At least I have you to show me the light.

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I know that you feel it deep inside too. We're meant to be together ... its been written in the stars since ... since forever. When I found out you were the one ... I was so relieved ...

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The bed seemed large enough for more than the two occupants in it. Holding each other in a soft embrace, the pair seemed exhausted yet extremely satisfied with what had just happened. The smaller figure whispered, fearful that if her companion wasn't conscious that she would have woken her.

The blonde replied, adjusting her position slightly under the fluffy covers. What is it? she asked, running a hand through the aqua tresses of Michiru.

I'm glad that I was chosen to be a Sailor Senshi. And that you were chosen to be my partner.Hai. Me too. I just wish this moment would never end. Michiru smiled and turned around, meeting her partner in another kiss that stirred much more passion than should've been allowed for one evening.

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It had been what seemed like an eternity, and any hope of the blonde returning had dwindled away. Please come back, now that I know the truth, I'd die without you. Clutching Haruka's hand so tightly her knuckles had turned white, Michiru whispered the last words so softly, they were almost inaudible. You're my one true love.