.:Chapter Three:.
As soon as the girls were out of site from the café they all started running towards Cherry Park. Serena just so happened to be in the front leading everyone. Rei had abruptly stopped in her tracks. Serena had also stopped and turned around to face her, "Come on Rei, why'd you stop?"
"Did you say Cherry Park?" she replied in a monotone voice. Serena nodded in a 'yes' response.
"It's nice to know that our leader has a brain," she sighed exasperatedly. "Cherry Park is that way," she said while pointing in the opposite direction in which Serena had been going.
Serena thought for a moment and tried to remember which way Cherry Park was. She realized which way she had been going and tried to play it off like a fool. "I knew which way the park was, I was just taking the long way around." Ami just shook her head in at her friend's foolishness.
Lita who was now well passed being annoyed said, "Well, now that we all know which way the park is, let's get going. Remember that there is a monster running about." Lita then took charge and started leading the way towards Cherry Park.
Serena started panting and gasping for air, while trying to keep up with the girls. She was use to running a lot, because she was always late, but her friends sure do have a lot more stamina than her.
She started to wonder how much farther they would have to run, because she was starting to feel exhausted. Serena then glanced up to notice that Lita and the girls were starting to slow down.
Lita completely stopped and turned around to face the girls, "Everyone ready to transform?" Everyone nodded their head in agreement.
As bright lights enveloped the girls, out of site and in the shadows loomed a dark figure observing their every move. Silently watching and soaking in all this new found information. The shadowy figure smirked and then stepped back only to disappear into the darkness.
The scouts cautiously walked into the park. They were well on their guard, as it was dark and their enemy could pop out of anywhere. Silence loomed over them as they proceeded farther into the park. They all shuddered when a high-pitched shriek had pierced their ears. "Quick, it came from that direction," Venus said as she quickly ran towards to where she heard the sound. The scouts followed her in pursuit.
Suddenly, Sailor Venus had stopped. Her breath getting caught in her throat, as her pupils dilated. Sailor Moon had caught up to her and stood frozen at the site that she saw before her. Never before had she seen so many lifeless bodies.
All of the bodies looked as if they had been mutilated. Blood was spilled all over the ground covering all of the bodies. Some of the bodies weren't even intact. Any senseless person could tell that whatever monster did this enjoyed ripping people's limbs apart.
Sailor Moon could feel as the vomit had tried to push its way up her throat, but she held it back with much effort. She had never seen anything so repulsive. There was more blood than she could imagine. Blood was sprayed out all over staining the grass a deep crimson color. What could be made out as body parts and internal organs were scattered everywhere. It made her sick to her stomach to think that such a horrible creature could be so ruthless to do this.
The deafening silence was broken by a rasp voice that was just dripping with venom. "Is there something interesting that you're looking at?"
Sailor Moon turned towards the voice. She narrowed her eyes as she watched the blurred silhouette walk out from the shadows. She gasped at the hideous creature before her.
The creature stood tall with clothes that appeared to be tattered and faded. Its complexion consisted of a pale gray color with blood-red splotches scattered everywhere. The condition of the skin appeared to be dried up and withered. The creature had what looked to be huge, sharp, claw-like hands that seemed to be able to break a human bone with the flick of its wrist. The expression upon its face could be described as nothing but pure hatred.
Sailor Moon watched as the creature stretched out its arm and placed a firm grip around the neck of an unconscious woman. The woman slightly groaned in pain as she was lifted from the puddle of blood in which her body had been laying in.
"You're a fucking bastard, you know that! How could you slaughter all these people and not feel guilt upon your own soul for taking their lives!" shouted an angry Sailor Mars as she clenched her fist tightly.
"Soul?" the creature sneered, "I have no soul. There is no need for one," the creature spat in disgust.
Sailor Venus stepped up and planted her feet firmly upon the ground ready to blast an attack towards the enemy. "Drop the girl, your quarrel is with us!"
The creature just stared defiantly towards the scouts while letting out a slight chuckle, "And what makes you think I'll be taking orders from you so easily?" The creature immediately placed both hands upon the victim's head and snapped her neck with an audible crack.
Sailor Moon watched as the lifeless body fell to the ground with a loud thud. She looked towards the creature with a determined look. She would avenge these people's death if it cost her, her life.
Out of the corner of her eye she saw Sailor Jupiter gather a circular form of electricity within her hand. As Jupiter lunged forward to make the first attack, Sailor Moon quickly concentrated her power to summon forth her weapon. She then extended her hand and grasped what seemed to be thin air. Within half a second, the Silver Imperium sword appeared in her hands. She then ran forward to join her fellow comrades.
Sailor Moon watched as the creature quickly side-stepped Jupiter's attack. It then decided to make a counter-attack as it leaped into the air and pummeled into Jupiter as it used its claw-like hands to make a slash across her back. Jupiter screamed out in anguish as the pain shot throughout her body. As her uniform was torn, she felt the warm liquid of her own blood drip down her back, as she fell to her knees in a weakened state. Sailor Mercury quickly rushed to her side to protect her.
As the creature retreated from it's previous attack, Venus took that opportunity and formed her power into a chain to securely hold the enemy in place as Mars, already in a prepared stance, launched a flaming red arrow towards it. The monster had no time to react as it shrieked in agony, as its body was set ablaze.
Sailor Moon then charged towards the enemy to strike the final blow. She enjoyed the rush of adrenaline pouring throughout her body. She could feel her power building up, waiting to be released on her command. Suddenly, she paused in mid-step and gracefully jumped over the creature while using the strength of her sword to cleanly cut off its head. As she landed on her feet, she watched with unsympathetic eyes, the now decapitated head roll towards her feet. Within seconds, the burning body had quickly turned into ashes and molded into the soil of the earth.
As the silver sword disappeared from her hands, they all de-transformed and rushed towards Lita to address her wounds. Ami was already carefully examining her. "The gash on her back isn't too deep. It just needs to be properly cleaned and bandaged to heal quickly. I'll be able to do that once we get her to my house."
"So it's nothing serious?" Mina asked. Worry obviously displayed in her facial features.
"No, there's nothing to worry about. She'll be perfectly fine," responded Ami with a small smile.
Serena placed her hand upon Mina's shoulder to reassure her of Lita's health, while also offering her a slight smile.
Rei helped Lita to her feet and offered Lita her jacket to cover her wound from the public's eye. Lita hesitantly managed to get up, only to wince in slight pain. Ami had managed to make an anonymous phone call to the police addressing them about the massacre at the park. Then they all decided to quickly leave the scene of the crime and make their way towards Ami's house to take care of Lita.
As the girls had fought the enemy, a pair of cold blue eyes examined the display before him. He watched as one known as Jupiter was hit and the agility of the one that possessed the sword, the Silver Imperium sword. Not many could move with such grace that she did, while possessing that sword. No mere human could hold it, for its weight was beyond comparison. He would admit that they had skill, but not enough for what lied ahead of them. He then took a step back only to be consumed by the darkness of the shadows once again.
All he could hear were the sounds of his heels hitting against the black marble floor as he quickly walked down the long hallway. The hallway was quiet and seemed ominous looking as if it was able to cast death upon whoever stepped foot in it. There were no windows for the light to shine through, just black marble walls that lead up to a tall ceiling where burning candles hung to cast an eerie light.
He soon came upon two large black doors that seemed to look down upon him. He hesitantly knocked and waited for a reply. He heard a slight mumble of approval as he reached out to push the doors open with a seemingly loud creak. He hurriedly stepped inside the dark room and shut the doors swiftly behind him.
There were no candles lit in this room, but there were two large windows that flooded the room with the ethereal glow from the moon. He took several steps into the room, but stopped when he noticed the cloaked figure that stood facing the window away from his view, but he could see the short silver strands of hair that were reflected off of the glass from the window.
He dared not to speak, as he was too afraid that he would say something wrong and the consequence would be his life. He grew more nervous as the silence lingered on and all he could hear was the loud pounding of his own heart, which only seemed to be getting louder as each second passed by. He didn't know how much longer he would be able to endure such silence when a voice interrupted his thoughts.
"How did it go?" came a commanding voice.
Without hesitating he looked up towards the figure, "The monster was terminated once again."
He watched as the figure visibly sighed deeply while saying in a powerful voice, "How many more of my loyal servants are you willing to waste in order for you to do your job?"
Seeing as he now had upset his boss, he tried to explain his next plan, "My liege, please, I have formulated a new plan, one that will work. You see, I have create-"
"Enough, spare me your boring details," the figure then slowly walked away from the window to sit in a black velvet chair that seemed only fit for royalty. The shadows crossed over their features blocking the faithful servant from seeing anything other than the white cloak, which embedded their entire body.
"I will give you everything you need for this new mission, but if you are to disappoint me again, you will suffer the consequences!"
"Yes, of course," the young man bowed down to show his respect before he left the room without another word.
Author's notes: So what do you think? I'm not all that great at writing battle scenes, so sorry about that. Anyways, I've noticed that I've only gotten a couple of reviews. Does my story not interest anyone? I'm getting a little discouraged here, so would you be so kind enough as to leave a little review for a helpless writer? It would help me a great deal! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me!