Chapter Twenty-Four: In The End

AN: Okay, this is the very end. The chapter you've all been waiting for. It's going to be longer than all the other ones because a lot is going to be memories from Serena. Any memory will be italicized and dialogue within the memory will be bold. Be prepared to read...a lot. Thank you for those who have been around since the beginning of this story. Your reviews meant a lot to me. Hope this chapter makes ya'll just as happy as the past. Okay, here we go..the last chapter!

Dark clouds hung ominously above the small army. They hung lowly and loud thunder rumbled in a distance. Cool, strong breezes moved the tall dead grass that they stood in. Trees swayed back and forth. The wind made a whisking sound that had every one wincing. The Earth, itself, seemed to warn those who stood in silence. Foreshadowing that evil was near.

Things were in order. Armies from all around the universe were preparing for battle. To protect the innocents of Earth, sleeping dust was spread over the planet from cruisers. No one should ever know about the danger that could possibly end everything , and no one ever would. In a field (some where on Earth), The Sailor Scouts, Endymion ( I like Endymion's outfit better than I do Tuxedo Mask. Especially since it's a war), Miki, Serena, and soldiers from the Farfalla Temple stood in line. Weapons at hand, they stood waiting for Red Beard and Sailor Pluto to arrive. Some were worried because Serena could no longer transform into Sailor Moon at any form. So all she had was her skills and abilities as a human. She wore a full white outfit, much like Miki had. Her hair was down and scattered about her face. When the wind would blow, her hair from one side would cover her face. Only her narrow angry blue eyes would show.

Like firework, the sky lit up as explosions were occurring in space. The ground shook slightly and parts of ships came flying down to Earth. So many parts made their way down. At the first touch of dirt, they exploded. Everyone, but Miki and Serena, looked up and watched what was happening. Although they couldn't tell who was winning, they still watched. There would be the sounds of weapons firing, flashing lights, and then parts of ships came down. Serena tightened her grip on her sword. Her eyes narrowed at the sound of war. Another rumbled shook the Earth beneath them and strong winds waved at them. Those who hadn't rooted their feet, stumbled back, but caught themselves. The blonde heroine raised her large silver sword. Sights of a ship landing about a mile, stiffened the army. It was time...

"Get ready!" Serena shouted with her sword still raised high.

The small army positioned themselves and their weapons. They breathed deeply trying to calm the excitement building within their very being. The ship lowered itself on a high cliff and settled. Moments later, barbarians stepped off, weapons at hand. They lined themselves up in columns. Red Beard and Sailor Pluto were the last to walk out, side by side. Sailor Pluto smiled evilly upon noticing the blonde and her army. She leaned into Red Beard and pointed them out. Serena swallowed hard, watching their every move. The red headed leader motioned his hand in the air, and the vast number of men raced down the side slope. Serena let her sword drop with a smooth swift motion.

"CHARGE!" She shouted and the group ran forward.

On impact, war cries were shouted as swords clanked against each other, guns firing, attacks called out, and the grunts of the fallen. Sailor Pluto and Red Beard waited on the cliff, in each other's arms, as the waited. Serena and Miki made their way to the peak of uplifted ground. The Sailor Scouts paired up with their partners from the temple. Back to back, they guarded each other. Serena and Miki passed through the rest of the barbarians and now ran beside each other.

"I'll take Red Beard. I've got some beef with him." Miki said as he turned his head, watching his mother. She nodded her head in understanding.

"Sailor Pluto is mine I guess. She is one of my own anyways, it's only fair." she said, breathing heavily. They began to climb the slope, slipping and stumbling on loose rocks. Minutes after they reached the top, their white suits were covered in dirt and sweat. Four pair of eyes stared at one another. Two held mischief and excitement, the other two bore hatred and anger. Serena stood straight, and positioned her sword.

"I was nice last time, Chaos. I sealed you away. Now I'm just pissed."

The red barbarian chuckled and drew his sword. They couple's eyes grew dark, almost filled with blackness. Their tone of voice was not their own, but of the force that possessed them. The dark spirit spoke to them, reversing roles of speaker.

"You are a foolish young girl." coming from Red Beard.

"Surrender while you still can." commented Sailor Pluto.

Miki took a step forward and held out his sword, much like Serena had moment before. He made a huffing sound and held a cocky expression. Serena took her eyes off of the enemy long enough to see that Miki was at the edge of his seat. He has been waiting for revenge for some time. Such hatred and hurt in one person. The blonde warrior glanced back in time to catch Sailor Pluto shooting out an attack at her.

"DEAD SCREAM!"

Serena, being off guard, was hit by the attack and thrown towards the edge of the cliff. Miki screamed after her and was also caught defenseless. Red Beard charged after him. His heavy blade slashed the general in the arm. Miki cried out in pain, Serena ran forward as Red Beard slashed her son. She held up her sword and let it come down on his chest. He winced at the pain and grabbed a hold of Serena's sword. Not willing to let go, he easily picked her up in the air and swung her towards Pluto. The blonde was able to land on her feet, but was in a crouched position. She turned and half way stood up, before feeling Sailor Pluto's staff swing across her face. Serena fell back and sat up, rubbing her now bruised cheek. The green haired scout laughed as she watched her former leader struggle to get up. Serena realized that her sword had been knocked out of her hands at the last attack. She crawled to it and had her hands wrapped around it just before Sailor Pluto smashed her hand. Kicking the sword farther away. It was then that she lifted her foot back and swung it to kick Serena in the stomach. The blonde grunted, holding her stomach in pain.

"I gave you the chance to give up. Why didn't you just do it! You are so weak!" shouted Sailor Pluto.

Serena stayed on her knees, holding her stomach. She licked her lips and realized that there was blood dripping. It was then, that Serena began to questioning herself. All doubts came back and Serena felt like she was 14 again. A stupid, worthless, clumsy, cry baby, who needed everyone to come to her rescue. She's right. I am weak. Why am I doing this? I can't hold on, when stretched so thin. I can't make the right moves without getting hurt again. I ask why, in my mind. But find that I can't rely on myself. So why do this? The blonde closed her eyes, and as she did so, Sailor Pluto came at her. The Scout would ask her questions, shout at her, and she did nothing in return. She would be hit, kicked, punched. Sailor Pluto even went as far as to pick her up by her long golden hair. Only, this time, there is no one to save me. I'm by myself. The thought registered in her brain, and a flash back occurred to her. Something of the past.

Sailor Moon is once again at the age of 14. She watched his dead form and wants to die with him..with all of her friends. She is leans over Endymion, about to kiss him, then she stops.

"Forgive me... I can't kiss you... Rei, Ami, Lita, Mina... They all died without kissing the boys they loved. So I cannot allow myself that joy..."

She allowed a single tear to shed for her love. Her mind ponders on what to do. Then the though came to her and her mind is made up. She knows what to do..the only thing.

"There's something I need to do. Watch me. I'll do my best."

Sailor Moon then gets up and walks away. Back outside in the Arctic the ground begins to shake and a black blossom sprouts from the ground. It opens up and inside is Queen Beryl. She is much stronger and powerful now that she's filled with Queen Metallia's energy.

" I have the dark energy in me. I will rule the world!" The red headed woman shouts. Queen Beryl looks across the ice. She sees Sailor Moon walking towards her.

" There you are princess. This time you will die."

Queen Beryl creates a powerful energy in her hands and thrusts it at Sailor Moon.

" Princess, die!"

The impact of the energy against the ice forces it to form a very tall ice tower. Queen Beryl looks pleased, then the top of the ice turns into a flat surface, on which Princess Serenity is standing holding her Crescent Moon Wand.

After being throw the ground again, Serena lays still. The flash ended and as she lays flat on her stomach, face in the dirt, she blinks. The blonde could hear the cries of concern coming from Miki. He battles it out with Red Beard and yells out her name, trying to make her get up. By name, the heroine feels the pain she has endured.

"...no...more..." she whispers in a raspy voice.

Sailor Pluto, having a happy expression on her face, leans her head closer. With on of her hands she cups her ear.

"What was that, princess? I couldn't quite hear you." the scout said with much joy, already knowing what she said.

Serena grunted as she attempted to stand up. She took hold of her sword, and used it to lift herself up slowly. One of her hands swopped down and moved all of her hair out of her face. So far, she has a bloody nose, dripping lips, and a huge slash across her forehead. Her eyes narrowed as she looks up at the green hair scout.

"I said...no...more." Serena felt her spirit being lifted and making it easier for her to stand strong. She pulled her sword out of the ground and held it up. She paused and memorized the expression on Pluto's face. At the moment, it had an evil kind of joy to it, with a mixture of victory. She waited impatiently for the princess to say the words. It was then, that Serena smirked and lunged her sword forward. The tip of it grazed Pluto's chest and slid side ways, making a perfectly straight line on her chest. Blood arose and soaked her top. The scout was in pure shock at what the blonde had done. While she was off guard, Serena grew strong enough to launch an attack with her sword again. Sailor Pluto held up her staff and fended off Serena's attacks.

On the low level ground, the battle field began to fill up with dead bodies. Mostly barbarian bodies who had been gutted, burnt to a crisp, drowned, blown away then cracked their sculls after landing, and shot through. Endymion swung his sword and easily killed two at a time. He heard attacks coming from the Sailor Scouts and grinned. Though they never showed it on the outside, they were having just as much fun as he was on the inside. (I'm just calling out random attacks that I know off the top of my head.)

"WORLD SHAKING!"

"JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!"

"MARS FLAME SNIPER!"

"DEEP SUBMERGE!"

" VENUS LOVE AND BEAUTY SHOCK!"

"MERCURY AQUA RHAPSODY!"

"SILENCE GLAIVE SURPRISE!"

There was a twenty second interval between each scouts' attack. Giving each other time to rest and energize again before calling out another attack. All different types of colors were being materialized and mixing in with other colors from the scouts. Even Endymion was letting out a golden light with his own attacks. It was a relief when Master Ajax appeared into battle. He let the word spread that the armies on the moon and else where in space was winning. The barbarian war ships were going down one right after the other, and those afraid to die, gave up. The last of the enemy was soon being flushed out on Earth.

Lighting began to move across the clouds, followed by ear popping thunder. The four couples still fought up on the cliff. Those on the ground maintained an interest to them. It was all up to Serena and Miki. All they had to do was finish of Red Beard and Sailor Pluto, and then the world would be safe once again. In spite of the fact that they were getting their ass kicked, Serena and Miki still fought on. If Chaos hadn't taken a hold of the other two, the fight would have ended sooner. Memories played within Serena's head as she fought Sailor Pluto. The battle between Beryl and Metallia. She had won that battle with her life...as did all her other major conflicts.

Serena gave one more push with her sword, and knocked Sailor Pluto down. She pounced on the scout before she had time to get up. Serena straddled the green hair scout of time. Her sword aimed at her neck. Sailor Pluto's eyes returned being her normal eye color. She frowned and look absolutely frighten.

"...P..pr..Princess? Please, do not slay me. I am part of your court." Pluto diverted her eyes, studying her surroundings, then back at Serena. "Wh..Where am I, your majesty? Why do you continue to look at me that way? You would not hurt me will you?" Serena's brows furrowed and she loosened her grip on her sword.

"Sailor Pluto? Is that you?" she said, still not sure. The scout nodded her head abruptly, watching where the sword went. Miki's pained cry caught her attention and she lifted her head to watch as Red Beard drew his blade out of Miki's chest. A chuckled from below made Serena bow her head to look upon Sailor Pluto. The Scout's eyes had returned being black as Chaos took over. With on hand, she covered her mouth. "Opps." Sailor Pluto said innocently. Serena snarled and hit the woman's head with the butt of her sword. Pluto was out.

Serena ran towards the falling general and caught up just before his head it the Earth. She placed it on her lap and cupped his face. He held a distant and bitter expression on his sweaty face. His breath was short and hollow. Miki raised his hand to cup the side of Serena's face.

"Miki Taro at your service..." He said in a sarcastic tone. Serena half laughed, half cried.

"Hey...that's my line." She said, going along with him.

He soon started to drift off, but Serena shook him and he came back. She could tell he was forcing himself to stay awake. His eyes drooped and then would shoot open suddenly. Tears welled up in her own eyes and she sniffled. Miki took in a breath and began to whisper.

"You're ...re- ready...you...don't..ne- need me...any...more.." His breath was heavy and he didn't have much longer. She shook him when he began to drift off again.

"I will ALWAYS need you, Miki." She cried out. With both her hands cupping his face, she made him look into her eyes. He let out a grin and huffed.

"See you in the future, mother..." he said before he finally was gone. Rain started to pour down on the two and Serena cried out. She shook her head as his body faded away from her She bent down and pressed her lips on his fading forehead. It was then that she realized that there wouldn't be any baby in the future. Too much time had passed by for her and Darien to conceive him. On top of that, she would die today. It was prophecy. The chosen one would die...she was the chosen one.

"No...you won't." she whispered before she let out a long drawn out cry. Her head looked towards the sky and she welcomed the rain. The weather, she thought to herself, was perfect for the way she felt. Dark, lonely, empty. So much pain and hurt.

While this was going on, Red Beard made his way to the edge of the cliff and held his hand to the sky. With the power of Chaos, he began to open up the gateway to hell. His kingdom would be filled with Hatred. Pain. Death...and it all started with her. Red Beard turned to the limp figure, who was Serena. He grew in power because of her, he thought. All negative emotions. He fed off her and was able to take on this body. Chaos decided that he should thank her for leading the world to hell, just before killing her.

Galaxia and Sailor Moon were floating in the sky. Sailor Moon was completely nude except for the wings on the back of her body. The Star Lights were just watching from the ground.

"Have you given up?" asked Galaxia.

" No. I love this world. There might be some sad things, but this is where I met my friends. I love this world. You should know too." She pronounced proudly.

"All of your friends disappeared." Galaxia countered, attempting to weaken this soldier.

"No they haven't. The Star Lights taught me. As long as I don't give up, they are always by my side. If there is a time when they disappear, it will be when I give up. So, I'm not going to give up...I won't give up."

Sailor Moon's star seed began to lit up and Galaxia looked upon her in shock. The feeling wore off and Galaxia returned to what she started. "The only thing left for you is to give me that star seed, and disappear."

"I'm not giving up. I believe in this world. And the piece of hope that is still left in your heart."

Serena grabbed Miki's old sword as for her own. She once again lifted herself up off the ground. Her head was bowed and tears stained her cheeks. Red beard tilted his head. Then shrugged the girl's movements. She was not a problem he had to worry about. He poured more dark energy into the darkening clouds. They swirled above him and thickened . Lighting struck down and he laughed as his world was coming to life.

The blonde moved onward as she walked towards her target. She raised her sword and slashed Red Beard. He arched his back, with the sudden pain. When he turned around, Serena slashed him again with Miki's sword. He leaned forward, holding onto his chest. More than ever, Serena used both swords, never giving Red Beard a chance against her. She kept swinging and thrusting at him, not wanting to hesitate for a moment.

" Everybody, lend me your strength!" Princess Serenity cried out.

Princess Serenity struggled against Queen Beryl when a hand grabs hold of the wand to help her. The spirits of the 4 Sailor Scouts joined Princess Serenity and each invoked their power:

On the ground, the Scouts became consumed in their planets powers. Each glowing brightly and full of energy. As if knowing what to do, they raised their wands. The soldiers, Master Ajax, and Endymion watched in shock of what was going on.

"MERCURY POWER!"

"MARS POWER!"

"JUPITER POWER!"

"VENUS POWER!"

"SATURN POWER!"

"URANUS POWER!"

"NEPTUNE POWER!"

From the top, the knocked out Pluto began to brighten up. All the Scouts' powers grew stronger and stronger until they shot out at Serena. Before she could hit a bloody barbarian, the power surged to her. She held out her arms and head towards the rainy sky. A shining pink light shot out of her eyes and mouth and joined the variety of colors. They mixed into a beautiful white color and fell back into Serena. No one could really explain what was going on, because as soon as the white light was formed, they had to hide their eyes. The Sailor Scouts dropped down to the ground, unconscious. Red Beard, being so close, dropped to his knees and hid his face from the power source.

When the light died down, those still awake, uncovered their eyes. They found that in Serena's place, was Serenity. Her long dangled hair, was now in a silver 'meatball' style with a golden tier gracing the top of her head. Blood and wounds had miraculously disappeared, only lovely pale silky skin. Thin wings, not of an angel, but of a butterfly shape, decorated her back. Instead of her white wore suit, was now a formal dress that stuck to her body. It lined her every curve. Her shoulders were bare. Serenity's eyes were cast down. The two swords that she had held earlier, molded together into one large silver blade. On it, was designs and symbols from each scouts' planet. The arms of the sword were golden and made into a crescent shape. She had it before her, resting lightly on her forehead. Her eyes cast down. As she slowly lifted her eyes, a moon formed onto her forehead and became a solid mark. The sword began to light up, symbol after symbol.

Everyone is helpless under the assault of Wise Man. Tuxedo Mask says the world will be destroyed. But Sailor Moon stands, and with the Silver Crystal sweeps the Dark Power away from them. Walking clear of the others she says she won't let that happen. She won't let them die and the world be destroyed.

The others scream for her to stop, because if she uses the full power of the crystal, she will die. Wise Man hits her with another column of Dark Power. But when it disappears Neo-Queen Serenity is once more standing in Sailor Moon's place.

Neo-Queen Serenity opens her eyes and releases the power of the Crystal. Wise Man does the same with the Black Crystal, and the energies clash. But Serenity has difficulty fighting him. He says with the gateway to the Black Crystal open, her Crystal is useless against him. She won't give up. The power from her Crystal continues to grow.

Serenity walks towards Red Beard's knelt figure. Her sword touches his shoulder and he looks up with Chaos' eyes. She has a stern expression on her face.

"Leave this man, Chaos. You will fight me, not him." she said with such authority and power. Using Red Beard's body, the dark spirit spoke.

"Where will you fight me, if I am not allowed a body." Red Beard smirked.

Serenity held her head high and demanding. She looked up at the dark swirling clouds. That of which is the gateway to hell. On that plane of existence, it did not need a body to possess. Red Beard watched and followed her eyes. His smirk became a smile. Chaos left the barbarian's body and descended into the void. Serenity then, raised her body up with the evil. As soon as she went pass the black clouds, she was carried into another plane. Serenity was surrounded in nothing but a void of darkness. There was no floor, ceiling, or walls. Nothing but her and her sword. She heard footsteps coming nearer, in spite of the fact that there were no floors. The steps came up until a figure approached her. It was Chaos, she knew. Serenity held up her sword, ready to fight.

Chaos took on many shapes of the people she loved, although his voice and eyes were still the same.

"You cannot defeat me." spoke Mars

"I live in the hearts of every one." said Pluto

"I corrupt those who willing let me; the weak." spoke Uranus

"It's no use!" shouted Mercury

"Give up your power and join me." smiled Jupiter

"Even in your dreams, of a happy...peace future..." Neptune trailed off.

"...This world is evil..corrupt...dying..." Saturn finished Neptune's sentence.

"You have no friends..family...love...trust...why go on?" asked Venus

"You are alone, princess. No one cares about you and your hope." Endymion said grasping her shoulders. He tightened his grip on her, almost bruising her shoulders. She began to wince at the pain.

"I am every where." finalizing a look-a-like Serenity. "Why don't you give up?" she asked.

For a moment, Chaos had almost gotten to her. Then she remembered her reason for being her. The reason she does anything in life. Because it is what her heart tells her to do. Because, even though someone may not love her, she loves them. Call her crazy, but she did. She loved and trusted everyone in this world and wouldn't give up so easily. Serenity has seen the future and it was beautiful. No war. No hate. She smiled, then, thinking of how wonderful the future is going to be like. With or without her help. That is when she knew what how to end it. Serenity lunged her sword straight through Chaos's (Serenity look a like) stomach and watched him go wide eye. Flashing pink and a gorgeous white colors shot through the darkness and lit the place up. The void began crackling as Chaos' world was being destroyed, along with him. Her power increased as she poured all her love and hope into her sword. She called out for the full extent of the crystal. The end was near and she was finally ready for it. Serenity closed her eyes and remembered her last battle with Chaos. The Stars...

"Everyone, I tried my best. But I'm so lonely by myself. I'm not that strong. I'm lonely."

Floating in the air, still nude, and alone. She had restored hope within herself and in Galaxia and vanquished Chaos.

"You're not alone." came Mars.

The star seed appeared around Sailor Moon. Then the Sailor Scouts appeared, everyone floating. All surrounding Sailor Moon happily.

"You're not alone, Usagi." Mars said again.

"Everyone is near you." Mercury said.

"Rei, Ami"

"We believed in you..."Venus began

"...That you can do something." Jupiter finished.

"Mina, Lita. This isn't a dream is it?"

"This isn't a dream. You saved this world." Uranus spoke out.

"With your trusting heart." Neptune finished off.

"Amara, Michelle."

"Thank you, Serena." Saturn said below a whisper.

"You did very well." Pluto complimented.

"Hotaru, Setsuna. I'm so happy."

Serena smiled happily at them, almost in tears. She searched for one more person who was to be there...and then a voice called out to her. She closed her eyes and spun around with her wings. Darien spoke to her and that is when she started crying. She flew over into Darien's arms and he wrapped her up.

"It's alright. Everything is over." he said soothingly. Comforting his beloved angel.

Everything from Chaos' world had faded away and only Serenity was left. Her sword had disappeared some time before her body was released on Earth. From the rain clouds in the sky,

"Thank you...everyone...thank you..."

The pink and white glow expand throughout Earth. It's healing power restored those who were asleep. Those who had died saving lives. Those who were wounded. The lights even expanded to the moon and healed those who needed it. The broken ship parts denigrated into ashes. When the glowing lights vanished, Earth had been restored. It looked as if a war had never went on. The Scouts eventually woke up, and stood. They chatted lightly to they're selves as they saw everything was in order. Then their eyes fell upon the sight that every one else had. They gasp at the flaccid figure of a certain blonde hanging slightly over the edge of the large cliff. Endymion had already started walking towards her and they stood back.

Endymion climbed the slope of the cliff with some strain. He made it to the top and stood only a few feet from his love. She looked so weak and tired; asleep. Hesitantly he made his way to Serenity and pulled her away from the edge. Endymion lifted her still body in his lap and sat way her. Everyone waited for him to signal that she was gone. Yet, he never did. With his index finger, he moved some strands of hair out of her face.

"Serenity...Serenity...wake up, baby." he said softly, as if she really were asleep. When she didn't move or stir, he began to shake her body. "Wake up. You gotta wake up." Just as Serena did to Miki, he cried and tried to wake her up. "Please...please wake up...please...I love you."

He bowed his head and rested it in the gape of her neck, crying wildly. He rocked her body with his and kept chanting for her to wake up. But she wouldn't. He lifted his head and caressed her face, tear drops staining her face. One in particular had a golden shimmer to it. The tear slowly dropped and landed on Serenity's eye. As if it were her own, it slid from the corner of her eye and down her cheek, and made its way to her lips and heart. More tears stained her face and she squinted. Her lips parted and her body slightly moved.

"...E-Endy..." she said softly.

Endymion opened his eyes at the sound of her voice. His blue eyes met the waking of hers and he smiled. He pulled her towards his chest and held her there laughing and crying at the same time.

THE END!

AN: NOT! Hahahahahaha! You like? I'm sorry it took so long...and was even longer to read. If you like, I have prepared you all an Epilouge. If you're not satisfied with this ending, I'll give ya that one.