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Chapter 20: Generals vs. Inner Scouts
At Queen Nyx's Chamber:
Jadeite, Nephrite, and Zoycite stood in front of Nyx's throne. The Wiseman was behind them, holding his crystal ball. They waited for the queen to speak.
"Your fellow general, Malachite has too betrayed us," said the queen as she watched to expressions on the other generals' faces. "We must be careful now. I cannot allow them to find us and destroy all we have worked for."
"We should get rid of Malachite, Rubeus, Sapphire and Diamond before they can say anything more," said Jadeite.
"Oh, really," replied the queen, "They are with the Mini Scouts who are more powerful than before. And let me remind you, Jadeite. You were beaten by little Mars and her twin."
Jadeite turned red, remembering his embarrassing defeat.
"The horse is giving them the power," said the Wiseman.
The queen looked up, "Yes he is. But he is giving them a little bit of it. Most of it comes from within the scouts' crystals. The ones they inherited from their parents."
Queen Nyx thought for a moment, "Jadeite, Nephrite, Zoycite," she commanded. "I want you three to capture Sailor Mini Mercury, Mars and Jupiter. You have to get rid of those three and bring me their crystals, so I can have more power to launch my shadow hole."
"My Queen," said Zoycite looking up, "Why those three? Why not any of the other scouts?"
"Because Venus is already guarded by Malachite and the Venus Knight who wouldn't even let harm get past them. Neptune, Uranus and Pluto are protected by Sapphire, Rubeus and Diamond and of course the Outer Knights. The Saturn Knight protects Saturn, along with the Solar Moon Knight who has taken a liking to her. And Mini Moon, of course is protected by that horse and her twin," said Nyx.
The three generals nodded and teleported away, knowing, which scout they'd go after. Queen Nyx stood up and walked over to a cage were a winged unicorn was inside. It was extremely weak.
"I see you've been using your powers to escape and help those brats," said the Queen softly, "But soon I'll get rid of them. And then this planet will be mine."
"No…it won't,' said Helios weakly, "Neo-Queen Serenity and Neo-King Endyimon will stop you."
Queen Nyx laughed, "Once I have something of that is the most important thing in the world to them, they won't even lay a finger on me."
Jadeite stood on a branch looking into Princess Phoebe's room. Queen Nyx had told them the true identities of the Mini Scouts.
He watched the girl, studying her closely. She had short raven black hair with a shade of purple in it, her eyes were purple too. She reminded him of someone…Princess Mars. The thought hit his head. Of course this was her daughter. He scowled, on Silver Millennium, he had fallen in love with Mars to find out she was in love with another and now in this time she was married to the same man that she had loved in the past.
He had to admit, even for a girl about 3 years younger than him, he felt some passion for her, even though he had attacked her in their last encounter.
Phoebe changed from her normal clothes into her pajamas. She was tired and need a good sleep. Unaware that she was being watched by Jadeite.
Jadeite smiled, now was his chance. He used his powers to create a portal for him to go inside her room. He walked over to her bed. She was sleeping peacefully. Something in his chest hurt. He bent his head down and kissed her gently on the lips.
She smiled in her sleep. Jadeite picked her up and carried her to the window and used another portal to take them away.
In Leda's room:
Nephrite watched to brown haired girl sleep. He had watched her change and go to sleep. She was quite a beauty, in his mind. Nephrite used his chart of the stars to open up the window and go in. Silently he crept through the room.
"Great Stars," he murmured as he got an up close look of the girl.
The pink bow in her hair reminded him of Molly. He touched her face. Her face was soft and warm. Mentally he slapped himself. She was the enemy and he had to kill her. He quickly picked her up and teleport away.
In Ana's room:
Zoycite teleported into her room, with cherry blossoms. He stared at the blue haired girl. So this was Sailor Mercury. She was quite a beauty. That long silky blue hair, pale skin, he could go on describing her.
Footsteps sounded outside the door. Zoycite picked up the Ana quickly and teleported away as Jackson stepped.
"Ana?" he said looking around the room and then at the bed, "ANA?!"
Jackson ran down the hall, into Leda's room to find her missing. He checked Phoebe's room and she was gone to. Finally he ended up at Minnie's room and pounded on the door.
"Minnie! Open up!" he said pounding on the door.
Sleepy eyed Minnie opened the door.
"Jackson, do you know what time it is?" she said sleepily.
"Never mind that," said Jackson pulling Minnie down the hall to Ana's room, "Ana's gone!"
Minnie looked sleepily at Jackson, "You know she could have gone for a walk or something?"
Jackson shook his head, "Leda and Phoebe are missing too."
"Jackson," said Minnie still sleepy, "Maybe they just went to get something to eat or go for a walk."
"No. Minnie," said Jackson, "You're not getting it. You know how Ana has the power to see into the future. Well, I have my own power too. I can speak telepathy with others."
Minnie was suddenly awake now, "You mean that…"
"Those three were kidnapped by the Negaverse," replied Jackson, "I was talking to Ana telepathy, but then I lost her."
Phoebe woke with a start. Where was she? She glanced around her surroundings. She was at the airport?! In front of her was that blonde general from the Negaverse, Jadeite.
"I see you've finally woken up," said Jadeite with a smile.
"What do you want with me?" asked Phoebe standing up.
"I've been instructed to get rid of you," said Jadeite.
"Out of all the places, you chose here?" asked Phoebe glancing.
"This was the last place I battled against the Sailor Scouts, before Beryl put me into eternal slumber," said Jadeite, "This time, I will have victory."
"Don't be too sure," said Phoebe, "Mars Planet Power!"
Fire spiraled out from Phoebe's brooch and she guided the fire with her fingers. The fire encircled her hips, feet, ankles and chest. Two other circles surrounded her neck and forehead. There was flash and she was wearing a sailor suit in red and purple. Red knee high boot covered her legs as she posed quickly for battle.
Jadeite smiled to himself. She looked great in that sailor suit. He shook his head ready to battle. He raised his hand using his power to move the planes. The planes started rolling toward Mars.
"Mars Smoke Screen!" shouted Mars using her smoke to confuse Jadeite.
"How I wish I could ward off evil," thought Mars as she ran as far away as she could.
Taking out her laptop and pressing one of her earrings, her visor appeared. Maybe I can find his weakness, she thought scanning him from a distance.
Jadeite looked around. Where did she go? He cursed to himself. Then levitated into the air and searched. He couldn't see her.
"Damn," he thought, "She had hidden herself well."
The something caught his eye. A red skirt. Jadeite smiled as he floated closer. There she was, Mars using her red laptop and had her red visor. He smiled, he had her now.
Mars stared at her screen on her computer. She was still searching for Jadeite's weakness as it beeped a warning that he had found her. She looked up to see Jadeite above her.
"Your only defense is gone," stated Jadeite, "And there's nothing you can do."
"Mars Spiral Fireballs Singe!" shouted Mars releasing her attack and surprising Jadeite.
The attack hit him in the shoulder and caused him great pain. He grasped his shoulder trying to stop the pain. Mars ran up and karate chopped him. Even though she wasn't much of hand-to-hand combat person, she did her best. Jadeite stopped her attack. He raised his hand using his power to knock her to the ground.
A memory flashed through his mind. It was of Princess Mars, the day when he had killed her. He could hear her angry voice still in his head.
"Jadeite you traitor!" she screamed, "I can't believe you killed him!"
She was standing by the dead body of her love, the Mars Knight.
"You killed your own friend!" she screamed tears rushing down her face, "I won't let you kill anyone else."
Jadeite shook his head bringing himself back to earth. Mars was getting up and looked ready to attack.
"Mars Spiral Fire…" she started, but Jadeite raised both of his hands releasing full power and throwing her far back and off the end of a platform.
Mars screamed as she fell. But her screams were cut short will some grabbed her wrist almost pulling her arm out. Mars looked up to see Jadeite holding her wrist.
Confusion, fury, hope, sadness and passion ran through her body. Why was he helping her? Weren't they sworn enemies?
"Hold on Mars," he said starting to shake as he pulled her up.
Finally he had her safe on the ground. The pain in his arm was (which was great) was nothing compared to the pain in his chest. He felt light headed his eyes closed.
Mars who had recovered, saw Jadeite's eyes close. She rested his head in her lap. She took out a red piece of cloth and wrapped it around where her attack had hit him. She put her hand on his forehead. He seemed okay.
"Phoebe."
Mars looked around. There was no one near her.
"It's me, Jackson" came the voice again.
"Jackson? How can you talk to me? Am I going crazy?" thought Mars.
"No, Phoebe. You're not going crazy. I haven't told you that I'm a telepathic," replied Jackson.
"You can speak to others with you mind?" thought Phoebe.
"Yeah. We're on the way to find you," replied Jackson, "Demain, Shelly, Michael and Sapphire are on their way to find you."
"I'm fine. Just Jadeite was injured pretty badly by my attack," thought Mars.
"So Jadeite was the only that kidnapped you. Ana and Leda were kidnapped too. Did he hurt you?" asked Jackson.
"No, he saved my life," replied Mars.
Jadeite began to stir and his eyes fluttered open. He sat up. A bandage was on his arm. He looked at Mars, "You did this?"
She nodded blushing, "Yes, I wanted to thank you for saving me."
He smiled, "I'm sorry if I scared you, when I threw you off the edge."
Mars smiled, "Malachite attacked Venus and he was brainwashed."
Jadeite nodded. The pain in his chest began to hurt even more. He put his hand to his chest, as if trying to stop the pain. Mars put her hand on his shoulder. Her touch sent warmth through his veins. He really wanted to kiss those lips. But she would probably think he was mental and keep away.
Mars closed her eyes. Having the talent to understand love pretty well and can tell when a person likes another can come in handy. She could tell he liked her more a friend. She felt a strange emotion for him. I love him, she thought.
Mars quickly turned her face towards his and began to say something, but Jadeite put a finger to her lips. His eyes twinkled like the stars in the sky as he gently stroked her face. His gaze upon her was compassionate and full of caring. Mar's gaze softened as well as he ran his thumb over her lips. She shut her eyes and kissed it gently.
Mars felt he wrapped his arms around her waist and she wrapped her arms around his neck. They pulled each other close as their lips met in a tender, passionate kiss. They held each other tightly as stars above watched them, and the Moon's white light poured down on their bodies, casting dramatic white and black shadows over them.
"Jadeite, I don't know how I feel right now, but it's different than I've ever felt before. I… I don't know what love is exactly, but I think we're in it. Or at least close to it."
"Mars, Princess Phoebe, I know we were meant to find each other."
She cuddled up closer to him and sighed happily. If only this moment could last forever.
"Well, you've become a traitor too, Jadeite," came a haunting voice interrupting Mars and Jadeite.
The Wiseman appeared in front of the two. Jadeite stood up, moving Mars behind him. Her hand still in his.
"I don't want to be a part of Nyx's plan, Wiseman!" shouted Jadeite, "Tell that hag that!"
"Oh, trust me, she'll deal with you later. Right now she wants little Princess Mars and the queen will have her," replied Wiseman.
Mar's face had fear on it. Jadeite's hand tightly held her hand. He pulled her close to him.
"Don't worry, Phoebe," he whispered, "I'll protect you."
"You wish," said Wiseman using his crystal ball to try and separate the couple.
"Mars Flame Incineration!" shouted the Mars Knight running forth, followed by Sailor Neptune, Neptune Knight and Sapphire, "Don't you even dare touch her!"
"Demain! Shelly! Michael! Sapphire!" shouted Mars happily as her brother and friends ran toward them.
"Shelly, lets show that creep Neptune's true power," said Neptune Knight.
"Neptune Water Typhoon!" shouted Sailor Neptune.
"Neptune Whirlpool! Confusion!" shouted Neptune Knight.
The two water attacks hit the Wiseman, but had no effect.
"Nothing works," said Sapphire.
"Now, I think Queen Nyx will be happy with two scouts," said the Wiseman.
A beam shot from his ball hitting Sailor Mars and Neptune. Jadeite reached out for Mars's hand but she had already disappeared along with Neptune.
Somewhere else:
Sailor Jupiter and Nephrite stood apart ready to fight.
"Jupiter Thunderbird Strike!" shouted Jupiter releasing her lighting bird.
"Great Stars Attack!" shouted Nephrite trying to black her attack, but the bird still hit me.
Shock ran through his body. He couldn't fail.
"Jupiter Flower Hurricane!" shouted Jupiter releasing a hurricane of flowers.
Nephrite barely dodged this attack. For some reason he didn't want to attack her. His mind kept on telling his body to, but his heart interfered saying no every time.
The memory of the night he had saved Molly, but died remained in his head. Why did Sailor Jupiter seem like Molly in some ways. He felt the same emotion for this Jupiter that he did for the previous. He had killed the last Jupiter at the fall of Silver Millennium.
"Why isn't he attacking me?" thought Jupiter as she watched Nephrite, "He seems to be in pain."
Behind her a twig cracked. Jupiter spun around to come face to face with a creature that looked to be half crocodile half snake, "I am Crocagator! And Queen Nyx wants your power."
It lashed its tail out at Jupiter, but Nephrite jumped on her, getting her out of the way.
"Great Stars Attack!" he shouted as a chart appeared and stars attack Crocagator, killing it.
Jupiter was breathing hard. She had a huge fear of snakes and crocodiles. Then she noticed that Nephrite's body was on her. He felt warm and…
No, she thought, I care about Ana. She is my…Jupiter shook the thought from her head. In reality, she and Ana both knew that they cared about each other like sisters and nothing more.
Nephrite was about to get off Jupiter when a thought ran through his head.
"Leda," he asked.
"Yes."
"Can I, uh…" he started blushing, "Can I uh, kiss you?"
Silence. Then a giggle from Leda, "I was kinda hoping you'd ask."
He moved his head down and kissed her lips. The kiss was a long one. Finally, Nephrite lifted his head from Jupiter and stood up.
She too stood up and rested her head against his chest. Suddenly, a strong wind picked up.
The Wiseman appeared laughing as Jupiter Knight, Sailor Venus, Venus Knight, Malachite, Saturn, Saturn Knight appeared.
"Venus Heartbeat Vibration!"
"Venus Love and Light Shock!"
"Saturn Silence Glaive Drop!"
"Saturn Glaive Surprise!"
The Wiseman disappeared as the four attacks missed him. Then he reappeared to have the Jupiter Knight throw his attack at him.
"Say good bye" said the Wiseman as Jupiter, Venus and Saturn suddenly disappeared.
"Mercury Ice Crystals Attack!" shouted Sailor Mercury.
"Zoy!" shouted Zoycite hurling a blast of cherry blossoms at Mercury who dodged it.
She was about to attack him again when she had a vision. It was of her and Zoycite, kissing! Mercury shook her head. That was something that wasn't going to happen.
"Zoycite are you through yet?" came the Wiseman's voice as he appeared.
Zoycite ignored him and ran up to Mercury and grabbed her hand. She tried to strangle free, but he held on tightly teleporting them away. They ended up at the Palace. Mercury stared at him in shock.
"Why…" she started to say, but was interrupted.
"Because I don't want to turn you over to Nyx," he replied, "Plus I don't want to work for her. And I uh, like you Ana."
He looked down at the ground. Mercury stared at him. A vision of Leda kissing someone appeared in her head. She would have usually gone and lost her temper with Leda, but now she understood. Mercury walked over to Zoycite and kissed him of the cheek.
"Thank you," she whispered.
"Ana!" shouted Jackson running toward his sister.
Sailor Mini Pluto, Uranus, their brothers and the two other generals ran over. Mercury was about to run when she felt something hit her in the back. She looked at her hand to find it disappearing along with the rest of her body. So were Pluto's and Uranus's.
Mercury tried to scream, but she was already gone, along with Pluto and Uranus.
Next Time: The Knights, Generals and Mini Moon go to find Nyx and the scouts and Helios, but have one more challenge before they can meet her. They must fight the Wiseman a.k.a Doom Phantom. Will they be able to defeat him and save the scouts and Helios?
A/N: Oh, yeah almost forgot. Here are the couples if you haven't figured it out yet. If you have any questions, comments or concerns (doesn't this sound formal?), please review and tell me.
Rini (Mini Moon) x Helios
Ana (Mini Mercury) x Zoycite
Phoebe (Mini Mars) x Jadeite
Leda (Mini Jupiter) x Nephrite
Minnie (Mini Venus) x Malachite
Hallie (Mini Uranus) x Rubeus
Shelly (Mini Neptune) x Sapphire
Terri (Mini Pluto) x Diamond
Hope (Mini Saturn) x Sam (Solar Moon Knight)
