Chapter 14- Darkness approaches

"The time for reform has come....darkness is approaching...the Princess is in danger."

-Hotaru

The scouts walked down a hall way. They kept up their guard for monsters and/or any of the shadow warriors. Each thought of every thing that had been happening and why they went on to save Serena. Mercury went on to save the friend and Princess who had become her friend...no questions asked. Mars went to save her best-friend....though she would not admit that out loud. Jupiter went for the soul purpose of aiding a girl that had ignored all the "Karate-Manic" rumors. Venus went to save a friend that she charished above all. Uranus had found that Serena wasn't as weak as she had first thought and now she thought of her as a little sister. Neptune was glad that Serena had brought light and common sense into the Outers. Pluto tagged along to save the future and a loyal friend. Saturn wanted to see Mini-Moon happy and to bring her charished Princess back..the one that had given her a chance at another life. Mini-Moon wanted more then anything to save her mother. The generals followed to gain back the light that shows them the way. Tuxedo Mask (an. If her happens to be in Endymion form...sorry, I'm having a Serena moment.) wanted his love back so that he could heal a the pain that she was feeling. Mercury stopped.

"Guys, stop, Polaris is ahead. It is the same energy signal that I retrieved from Uranus' communicator." Mercury explained.

"Good," Uranus said still pissed at him for blocking her way and causing her to not be able to save Serena. She cracked her knuckles and Neptune laughed inside. All of them wanted to get to Serena....if by distroying those that hinder them....then so be it. They continued on and upon turning the corner saw Polaris.

"This is as far as you go Sailor Scouts."

"This time you will not stop me from getting to my princess!" Uranus yelled at him, pulling out her sword.

"I am the first guardian, Sailor Pluto, the sailor of the under world." Pluto said preparing her self.

"I am the second guardian, Sailor Neptune, the sailor of the seas." Neptune pulled out her mirror.

"I am the third guardian, Sailor Uranus, the sailor of the skies." Uranus put her sword in front of her and glared at Polaris.

"I am the fourth guardian, Sailor Saturn, the sailor of destruction." Saturn said quietly.

"I am the fifth guardian, Sailor Jupiter, the sailor of thunder and lightning" Jupiter added.

"I am the sixth guardian, Sailor Mars, the sailor of fire." Mars said glaring at Polaris.

"I am the seventh guardian, Sailor Venus, the sailor of love." Venus said through clenched teeth.

"I am the eighth guardian, Sailor Mercury, Sailor of ice." Mercury said while activating her visor.

Polaris laughed, "Oh..It's the sailor scouts of this solar system...and the generals of Earth...not to mention the Earthian Prince. I'm not afraid of you. You were not strong enough to protect your princess then you must be weak."

At that Uranus clenched her sword. Saturn's eyes went hard. Neptune frowned and tried to control her temper. Pluto fumed inside but didn't show it. Venus closed her eyes in frustration. Mercury looked as if she was gong to cry. Jupiter also cracked her knuckles and got ready to kick butt. Mars barly held her temper. The generals were deathly silent. Tuxedo Mask had gone white as a ghost. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto finally lost it.

"Chronos Time Distortion!"

"Triton Tidal Wave Submerge!"

"Titan Earth Eruption!" (an. May be changed later)

The three attacks combined with each other. The scouts watched and Saturn gasped. 'When they combine...oh...no...NO!" Saturn spun her glaive in front of herself and the others.

"Silence Wall!"

A barrier formed between the scouts and Polaris. Uranus couldn't help but to smile. She knew why the sailor had done what she had just done. Polaris smirked. He watched as they combined into one.

"This attack will not stop me."

The attack hit and Polaris was turned to dust. The resulting explosion made debris fall every where. The scouts felt the shock wave but Saturn's barrier held the majority back.

"Oops, we made a mess..." Uranus laughed. Saturn brought down the barrier. She glared at Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

"Next time, warn us before you try to kill us all?" Saturn spoke through clenched teeth.

Turning to face the scouts, Saturn's face was grim.

"Let's keep going. I feel that the princess's mind is in turmoil....right now is the best time to attack." Saturn turned and ran. The scouts followed and Saturn finished what she had not said, in her mind. 'But I hope we are in time."

They hurried, following Mercury's computer, Neptune's mirror and Saturn's gut feelings. They came up to a door that was solid.

"Back up! World Shaking! (an. don't mind the spelling)" Uranus yelled.

Saturn gasped and put up another barrier. It hit the door and once again the explosion sent the scouts unbalanced. Saturn walked over to Uranus.

"I thought I told you to WARN US?!?!" Saturn yelled. Uranus sweatdropped and backed away. They entered. the black crystal was pulsating with power. Diamond stood next to an alter. Serenity laid on it in a dead like sleep. Uranus went to run forward but stopped short when Saturn's glaive went in front of her.

"Don't, We don't want to risk the princess. Right now is a critical point." Saturn whispered.

"Give my mama back!" Mini-Moon yelled breaking the tension.

Diamond laughed. "It's too late, Sailors. the eclipse is reaching it's peak and soon the dark goddess, the sovereign of death, will awaken. Once she does, she will be my queen and you will not be able to stop me."

Saturn shook her head. "You fool. She will kill you along with the planet. You may think you have her under control...but you are wrong. She only lives for one thing...the utter annihilation of the planet."

The scouts looked at Diamond then Saturn. "Who's the sovereign?" Jupiter asked.

"She is one of the three sovereigns of darkness. Destruction, Silence and Death. As you know, I bring the world to Silence. The sovereign of death brings....total annihilation to the planet. Her weapon is the death scythe and even I fear her." Saturn explained.

"She's a sovereign?" Neptune gasped.

Saturn nodded, "I feel her presence growing. If she is realized...she might not be stopped. She can be awakened but she will bring...." Saturn stopped then continued, "Sometimes she doesn't but these times are rare."

Diamond laughed. "You fools. The eclipse is at maximum....and soon, my queen will awaken!"

The moon grew dark...and Serenity started to glow. Malachite frowned.

"Mercury, scan Serena....NOW!!" The scouts looked at him weird. Mercury scanned Serena.

"Her vitals are gone...but her brain activities is still active."

Diamond turned, "It is time...Dark Crystal, aid the sovereign to awaken her dark powers!"

The crystal glowed steady. The glow around Serenity became obvious and it stopped suddenly.

"What's going on?" Mars asked, shaking. Suddenly, Serenity snapped her eyes opened and screamed.

"Help...what's happening...no..."

The crystal shot a beam of energy to Serenity. She went limp and floated in the air. Silver ribbons surrounded her but were pushed away. A large flash of energy created a wave of pressure, which pushed the group down.

"Oh....crap..." Saturn cursed.

Serenity stood there glowing with an eerie power. Her hair was in the same style she had always wore but was black with silver streaks. She wore a black spaghetti strap dress. It went down to her ankles and hugged her body. A silver and black double moon was centered on her forehead. A silver veil was connected to her hair and it flowed behind her. Her eyes remained closed. Even though, she still held a certain innocence. It was the last sign that Serena still lurked within.

"Sailor Moon?" Tuxedo Mask gasped.

"What happened?" asked Mercury.

Diamond laughed, "The dark goddess of death has awakened. Her power shall dominate this land and bring everything to dust."

Serenity's eyes opened. They were a dark blue-black. "Prince Diamond. I must gather my powers....I cannot be hindered by these pathetic humans. Have your....minions take care of them." Her voice was void of all emotion.

"I think not!" Saturn yelled moving in front of the group.

Mini-Moon looked up. Her eyes filled with tears. "Who are you? Where's Serena?! What did you DO WITH MY MAMA?!?!"

Serenity turned to face the group. An evil smile crossed her face.

"I am the dark journeyer from the valley of the shadows of death. With the blessings of the god, Arawn, I am the sovereign of death....Anastasia." (an. There are two Anastasias. One is Outer Moon, the other is the sovereign.)