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Previously...

"Who are you?" Mars asked.

"A friend," he replied.

"Why do you have the symbol of Uranus on your back?" Setsuna asked.

"Call me Kaze," he said. He looked at Uranus. "You still have training to complete. But for now, be with the ones you love." He turned and disappeared into the shadows of the alley.

Uranus looked at her friends. "I have a lot to tell you all," she said.

Haruka looked at Michiru, unsure of what to say. Several days had passed since her return to Tokyo. The others were still a bit cold towards her, all except for Usagi who had been more than elated to see the Wind Senshi. Haruka still felt as though she had loss some of her hearing from the Princess's loud squeals.

"Are you comfortable?" Michiru asked.

Haruka blinked. "Oh…yeah…" she said hesitantly. She fell silent and took a sip of water. The silence seemed to drag on and on. Haruka closed her eyes, her head bowed. A warm hand brushed her face and she opened her eyes. She found herself staring into Michiru's warm sea blue eyes.

"Are you all right Haruka?" Michiru asked.

"I…" the Wind Senshi fell silent, unsure of what to say. The wall around her emotions crumpled and tears flowed from her eyes.

Michiru was stunned at Haruka's sudden flow of tears. "Haruka?" she asked, resting a hand on her partner's.

Haruka rose to her feet and walked to a window. She placed her hands on the sill and leaned on them. "I thought I lost you," she whispered in a hoarse voice. "I couldn't stand to see you hooked up to all those machines… Your warmth…kindness…it wasn't there in that hospital room. You were lifeless…and I couldn't stand that." Haruka closed her eyes. "That person in the hospital bed wasn't the person I had fallen in love with."

Michiru was slightly stunned by Haruka's confession. She could feel her own tears rising and wiped them away. She walked over to Haruka and placed a hand on her shoulder. Haruka turned to Michiru and held the aqua haired girl tightly, almost afraid to let the Sea Senshi go.

"I'm here Haruka. I'm here," Michiru said. "No matter what happens to me, I will always be with you. You know that."

"I know. But remembering you and feeling your warm embraces are different," Haruka said.

Michiru smiled softly. "I'll never leave your side Haruka. I am a bit angry with you for leaving, but at least you left a note." She tilted the Wind Senshi's face up to hers and kissed the blonde gently.

Haruka returned the kiss, the tears stopping. "I missed you," she whispered.

"I missed you more," Michiru returned.

Haruka smiled, a few strands of her hair falling in front of her eyes. "You win," she said quietly.

Michiru gave Haruka a small smile. "I always win," she returned. "So…who exactly is Kaze?"

"I'm not one hundred percent sure myself, but he's been training me how to fight vampires for the last few weeks. When we saw how much problems you guys were having on the news, we came."

Michiru rested her head on the tall blonde's chest. "My knight in shining armor…or would it be Senshi fuku?"

The blonde chuckled. "Anything you want koi," she replied.

"It'd be nice if we knew who was leading this vampire army," Michiru said a few hours later, snuggled close to Haruka on the couch.

"I can ask Kaze about it. I know the former leader was Dracul," Haruka said.

"At least he's gone," Michiru said.

Haruka nodded. "Though I get the feeling that the leader of the vampires is somehow related to Dracul."

Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi Eternal Senshi

Haruka walked into the abandoned warehouse, the others close behind. "Why did I figure you'd have them come along?" a voice asked.

Haruka chuckled. "Because you know how stubborn I am."

Rai rolled his eyes as he came into view. "That's the truth," he muttered. "Now I suppose you want to me to train them as well," he said more loudly.

"You know you want to," Haruka chuckled, clasping his hand.

Rai shook his head and looked the group over. "So these are the Sailor Senshi of this solar system," he said. His gaze fell on Usagi. "An honor to meet you Princess."

"How does he know who we are?" Michiru asked.

"Hey, wearing a mask all the time isn't as comfortable as people think," he said. "Now let's get started." He turned and the Senshi saw the same outfit that Kaze had worn, down to the symbol of Uranus.

"Y…You're Kaze!" Minako exclaimed.

He looked back at them. "You guys catch on fast," he smirked. "Now let's get started," he said again. The three Outer Senshi and four Inner Senshi pulled out their henshin pens. "You won't need those."

"We always train as Senshi," Rei said.

"You are powerful in your Senshi forms, I'll give you that. But you rely too heavily on your powers. Being a Senshi only enhances what's there. You get stronger in your human form, you get stronger in your Senshi form."

"Maybe the two of us should go first," Haruka said.

"No. Them first. Princess, you're first since you're the most vulnerable," he said.

Usagi glared at him. "Why does everyone pick on me?" she muttered dejectedly.

"Let's go," he said. The eight other Senshi began training, the hours slowly ticking by. Only Makoto managed to hold out the longest of the eight, lasting four minutes in her first spar with Rai.

"He's tough," Michiru said, wiping sweat from her brow.

Haruka smiled. "He is. Be glad he's on our side."

"I am…" Usagi groaned, lying sprawled out on the floor.

"All right. I think I'm warmed up now," he said. "Haruka, let's see how you do."

Haruka slid down off of the crates she was sitting on and stretched. She then slid her feet in a fighting stance and grinned. The two began fighting, amazing everyone with their speed and agility.

Rai knocked Haruka to the ground and she rose to her feet. She pulled off her sweatshirt and tossed it to the side. Sweat gleamed on her skin around her white tank top. Rai pulled off his tunic and shirt, revealing a well-muscled chest with black tribal tattoos on his chest, shoulders, and back. They also stretched halfway down his arms.

"Amazing…" Makoto, Minako, and Rei said in a dreamy voice.

The two began sparring with renewed fervor. After several minutes, Rai knocked Haruka down again, sweat plastering his hair to his forehead. A huge grin was on his face. He walked over to Haruka and held out his hand. She took it and he pulled her back up to her feet.

"Nicely done. I almost had to go all out," he said. "You're ready."

"Wanna have another go?" Haruka challenged, her blood pumped.

As Rai opened his mouth to reply he winced and turned hurriedly away from the Senshi. "Class dismissed," he said.

"Are you all…" Usagi began.

"GO!" he snarled.

"Don't talk to her like that!" Makoto snapped at him.

Haruka went to his bag and dug through it. Finding what she was looking for, she took it out and went to Rai's side. She took the syringe in her hand and jammed it into his neck. He grunted in pain, his muscles tensed. His breathing slowly evened out and he relaxed, stumbling to the ground.

"Sumimasen," he said softly.

"Are…are you all right?" Ami asked.

"I…I guess you could say I have a nasty blood condition," Rai said. "As long as I get my monthly injection I'm fine." Haruka helped him to his feet. "We'll continue tomorrow. Get some rest everyone. The worst has yet to come."

"I hate it when people say that," Usagi grumbled.

"Just remember, if someone gets bitten by a vampire, they become a vampire. If that happens, you may have no choice but to destroy them," he said.

"Can't we heal them?" Usagi asked.

"Only with the Silver Crystal," he replied.

"Then we'll get it back!" Usagi stated.

Rai smiled but it quickly faded. "What's wrong?" Haruka asked.

"Transform now!" he hissed. He pulled on his shirt and tunic. He then pulled out his black mask and tied it on.

"Mercury Crystal Power!"

"Mars Crystal Power!"

"Jupiter Crystal Power!"

"Venus Crystal Power!"

"Make UP!"

"Uranus Crystal Power! Make UP!"

"Neptune Crystal Power! Make UP!"

"Saturn Crystal Power! Make UP!"

"Pluto Crystal Power! Make UP!"

Figures suddenly crashed through the glass and boarded up doors. "One nice thing about rainy days," a cold, female voice chuckled. "The clouds block out the sun." A woman in dark clothes and a cape came into view, a cold smirk on her face.

"Who are you?" Kaze demanded.

"The last Dracul thanks to you and the Senshi," she snarled.

Kaze's eyes widened. "Y…you're the Count's daughter…" he realized. "Ketsuki, right?" he asked.

"Yes," she confirmed.

Kaze pulled his sword free. "So tell me, how can I kill you?"

"It is you and the Senshi who will die," she snarled. She smiled. "I have this after all," she scoffed, holding up the Silver Crystal. "With it, we will be unstoppable."

"Not if we have anything to say about it," Neptune declared.

"Oh really?" she smirked. She was suddenly knocked down in a blur. "What?" she shouted in confusion.

Kaze walked to Usagi. "I believe this is yours," he said, holding the Silver Crystal out to her.

"No human can move that fast," Ketsuki snarled.

"Whoever said I was human?" Kaze asked. He grinned, revealing his fangs.

"He's a vampire?" Mars asked in shocked.

"Half," Uranus said. "That's for him to tell though."

"He's proven he's on our side," Neptune said, referring to how quickly he had retrieved the Silver Crystal.

"That he has," Usagi agreed. "Moon Eternal! Make UP!"

"My soldiers defeated you once before," Ketsuki said.

"We've been practicing," Jupiter returned.

"Let me handle this," Moon said. She pulled out the Tier, determination in her blue eyes. "Silver Moon! Crystal Power Kiss!" The healing attack engulfed the room. As the light cleared, the former vampires looked around in confusion.

"They're back to normal!" Venus exclaimed.

"You will pay for that!" Ketsuki snarled.

"We'll be waiting," Kaze said. With that, Ketsuki vanished.

"We'll have to be on double guard now. I doubt she'll give up," Pluto said.

"True. I suggest you guys go home and get some rest," Kaze said. "Any questions you have I'll answer then."

"Agreed," Moon said. The Senshi undid their transformations and headed home.

"You sure you'll be fine walking home by yourself?" Haruka asked.

Michiru nodded. "I'll be fine. I know you want to patrol a little. I'd go with you but I'm too tired."

Haruka held Michiru close. "Be safe koi," she whispered.

Michiru kissed Haruka. "You too." She left the warehouse and headed for her apartment. A figure suddenly grabbed her from behind and pulled her into an alley. Michiru tried to fight back but her attacker was too strong.

"So this is the great Sailor Neptune," a voice sneered.

"You!" Michiru exclaimed.

The Last Dracul grinned. "Yes. Me." She paced in front of the Sea Senshi. "I should kill you for what you did to my father…"

"Bite me," Michiru shot back.

Ketsuki smiled. "Not a bad idea."

Michiru's eyes widened. "You will be stopped."

"We shall see," Ketsuki said. "But first, let's see how good of an ally you'll be." She grabbed a fistful of Michiru's hair and jerked her head to the side. The vampire leader then sank her teeth into Michiru's neck.

Dun dun duuuuunnnnn! Evil cliffie I know, but I enjoy them...unless I'm doing the reading...but I'm not with this fic...muahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Elphie Muse: I apologize. The author babysat three small boys yesterday and today...

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Elphie Muse: So there is a definite lack of what little sanity she had left...so be kind and leave a review. It might make her slightly sane so she can continue with the series.

And I said before, this fic is based off of the two Seramyu's Last Dracul and Transylvania no Mori.