Shown to give readers heart attacks with cliffhangers...

:Tentatively peeks out: Okay, it's only a matter of time before they find me. So here's the next chapter. I hope you guys like it. And thanks for the reviews, keep 'em coming.

Haruka: There's the author!

Shimatta! Okay, not mine except for the stuff I've mentioned before like Sky/Kaze, the plot, the villians and future good guys, etc...gotta go!

:Runs off followed closely by Haruka and Michiru who are threatening bodily and mental harm to the author:

(By the by, I'm making Hotaru/Saturn about two years younger than the others because I can and plus I don't think Haruka or Michiru or any of them would let a little kid fight. Child endangerment and all.)

Previously on Eternal Senshi II...

"We don't know. It was extremely touch and go through the surgery. Tenno-san is stable for now in the ICU." He looked down at his pager. "I need to check on another patient. Kaioh-san should be awake in a few hours if you want to see her." He looked at the group, his eyes apologetic that he couldn't do more. "Gomen na sai," he said and took his leave.

Sky sighed as he placed his left arm on the glass of the ICU and leaned heavily on it. Nearly four months had passed since the accident and Haruka had still not come out of the coma she was in. During that time he and the Sailor Senshi had managed to push back the attacks that were now being led by Mercury and Akurei, but the enemy was growing stronger.

"No change?" a soft voice asked.

Sky turned and saw Michiru standing next to him. After she had woken up she had cancelled all her performances and refused to do anymore until Haruka recovered. It now seemed the Sea Senshi only lived to protect the Moon Princess.

"None," he said. He yawned and pulled his shoulders back, causing pressure to release from his spinal cord and it cracked in several places.

"Go get some rest Sky. I'll take watch now," she said.

The Guardian nodded. He turned to leave but stopped. He rested a hand on her shoulder, causing her to looked at her lover's twin. "She would want you to move on," he said softly. "For your music to fly on the wind again."

Michiru turned back to the glass, staring at Haruka's unconscious form. "She is my music," she whispered.

"Then let her know that," he returned gently. He silently took his leave. He didn't go very far. He went up to the roof of the hospital and stood near the edge, letting the wind blow through his shaggy blonde hair and black duster.

He felt a pair of warm arms rest on his shoulders and a head lean against his. A familiar scent invaded his nose and he closed his eyes, a smile on his face. A giggle tickled his ear as a kiss was placed on his cheek.

"Don't worry so much Sky," a kind voice said. "Everything will turn out right."

He reached up and went to hold one of the arms but his hand met only his clothing. He turned around and looked around the deserted roof. He sighed sadly and bowed his head. "Ami…" he whispered longingly.

"Surprise," a cold voice smirked.

He whirled around and found himself facing Dark Mercury. "What do you want?" he growled.

"You have a very caring soul. I think I might take it," she smirked.

"You can't beat me Mercury," he returned.

She laughed, not remembering who Sky was. "Oh really? Then come and attack me," she challenged.

Sky slipped his duster off his left arm first. Once it was off he grabbed the collar of the jacket with his left hand and swiftly pulled it across his chest and off his right arm, transforming as he did so.

Mercury stared in shock at Kaze. "Well this is unexpected."

Kaze pulled his sword out and leveled it at the Dark Senshi. "Surrender Mercury. I don't want to hurt you."

"Oh you won't," she scoffed. Her ice sword appeared in her hand and the two began fighting fiercely.

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Michiru sat down next to Haruka's bed and slipped her hand into her partner's. "Don't leave me koi," she whispered. "I need you. I may have played music, but you were the soul of my music. You're my reason I live. Don't go into your own world and leave me alone. Onegai…onegai!" she sobbed, letting the wall around her emotions crumble. Her head rested on the bed against her arms as her body shook with sobs. (Please)

"Don't cry Michi," a hoarse voice whispered. "You're not as beautiful when you cry," the voice added.

Michiru's eyes went wide and she lifted her head. Green eyes full of love stared into her sea blue eyes. Michiru's mouth opened and closed several times before she was able to exclaim, "Haruka!"

The Sea Senshi threw her arms around Haruka, sobbing uncontrollably. Haruka returned the embrace, having a feeling that she had been unconscious for days if not longer. But she didn't care about that now and neither did Michiru. All that mattered to the pair was the fact that they were together again.

"You scared me Ruka," Michiru said softly after regaining her composure.

Haruka gave Michiru her usual cocky smile. "Gomen koi. I was just really tired," she teased.

Michiru lightly slapped Haruka's arm. "Don't you ever nap that long again."

"I don't intend to," Haruka said. "How long was I out?"

"Almost five months," Michiru answered. "The others have been stopping in weekly to how you've been doing. Setsuna and Hotaru have been coming several times a week…mostly to check in on myself and Sky."

"Sky? He's back?" Haruka asked.

Michiru nodded. "From what he told me he arrived a short time after the accident happened," she said.

"Something's wrong…" Haruka whispered after a moment.

"Nani?" Michiru inquired.

"I don't know it's just…something's wrong."

Michiru looked thoughtful. Sky usually goes up to the roof to brood but he would never jump… Michiru's eyes widened as a thought occurred to her. "I'll be back." With that she ran past a nurse who was coming in the room and bolted for the roof.

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Kaze held his side, blood dripping through his fingers. "You are pathetic Guardian," Mercury laughed. "Quit avoiding me and fight!"

"I won't fight you!" he shouted back. "Damn it Mercury! I love you! Doesn't that mean anything to you?"

Mercury looked at him in the eye. "It means nothing to me."

Kaze looked into her cold, heartless eyes and realized that the woman he had loved was gone. He pushed away his tears and tightened his grip on his sword. "Then I guess the woman I loved is dead. And you'll pay for killing her," he said, his voice low and dangerous. He charged in.

Mercury noted that his attacks were stronger and more powerful, but she easily was able to block them. She suddenly dropped down and swept his legs out from under him. He hit the ground hard and Mercury slammed her sword into his gut, pinning him to the concrete.

Kaze let out a bloody cough and sucked in air to his failing lungs. A Daetamashii appeared and placed its clawed hand into the Guardian's chest. Kaze cried out in pain as his Soul Sphere was removed.

Mercury smiled slightly. "Not the one we're looking for, but this will strengthen us greatly. Thank you," she said, taking the sphere from the Shadow Soul. She turned and began walking away.

"Matte!" a voice yelled. Mercury turned and saw Neptune running towards her. "I can't let you take that!" (Wait)

"You don't have a choice," Mercury smirked. "We win this round." With that she vanished.

Neptune looked at the Daetamashii, which vanished as well. She ran to Sky's side and knelt down next to him. His transformation had undid itself from his loss of energy. The ice sword had vanished with Mercury. Blood dribbled out of his mouth, joining the pool that had formed on the concrete.

"Hold on Sky. Hang in there," she said. "We'll get you downstairs and you can share a room with Haruka. She's awake now."

Sky weakly drew in a rattling breath. "It's…too…late…Neptune…" he managed.

"We nearly lost one friend. We're not losing another, do you hear me?" Neptune said. "Damn it, Haruka won't forgive me. Besides…you've become like my brother these past few months."

Sky weakly gripped his sword and pushed it towards Neptune. "Give…Uranus… sword…" he grunted. His face contorted in pain and he let out a small cry. His breath became more ragged and shallow. "O…ne…gai…" he whispered.

Neptune realized that even if he hadn't been mortally wounded, he still would die without his soul. She took the Sky Sword and nodded. "I will. I'm sorry I couldn't help you," she added.

His breathing began to slow and his eyes slowly began to mist over. "Mercury… ashiteru yo…Kori-hime…" he whispered. His head lolled back and his eyes misted over. (I love you...Ice Princess)

Neptune reached out and closed his vacant eyes. "Sayonara Sky," she said. She watched as his body began to glow and slowly disappear. (Goodbye)

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Michiru walked into Haruka's room, the doctors and nurses having finally left. She had Sky's duster draped over her arm hiding the Sky Sword. She silently closed the door and turned to face the blonde.

Haruka looked up from eating a bowl of blue Jell-O, a spoonful hovering in front of her opened mouth. She lowered the spoon and grinned. "Everything okay?"

Michiru silently closed the blinds and turned back to Haruka. The aqua haired girl then took the duster and placed it over a chair. She then set the sword on the hospital bed and took a step back.

Haruka took the sword. Sky would never part with his Sky Sword, just like I'd never part with the Space Sword…unless… realization sank in. "He…he's…" she whispered softly.

"I couldn't stop Mercury from taking his Soul Sphere," she said.

Haruka bowed her head, willing back the tears. "She…she killed him?"

"I'm sorry Haruka. I should have been faster…I should have…" Michiru trailed off. "I wasn't strong enough…"

Haruka looked up and saw the guilt in her lover's eyes. "It wasn't your fault Michiru. I don't blame you."

"What do we do now?" the Sea Senshi asked softly. "We're a Guardian and a Senshi down with another Senshi still confined to a hospital bed."

"We'll figure something out koi. We'll find a way to bring Mercury back and beat these bastards," Haruka said vehemently.

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"Why do we have to train?" Usagi whined.

"Because with Sky gone and Haruka still recovering we need to stay sharp," Rei returned. "Now let's go." She and the others transformed and began training.

An hour passed and the Senshi took a break. "I can't believe how weak I've gotten in four months," Uranus muttered.

"You Senshi are beyond weak now," a cold voice smirked.

"Mercury!" Moon exclaimed.

"In the flesh," Mercury said. "Tell me something Neptune, how long did it take for Sky to die?"

"He loved you Mercury and you killed him!" Uranus snarled. "How could you do that to him?"

"Come and get me and I'll show you," she returned coldly.

"No! Mercury, please! Remember who you are!" Moon begged. She pulled her Tier out. "Silver Moon! Crystal Power Kiss!"

Mercury dodged the attack. "Quit playing around and finish them!" Akurei ordered, shimmering into view.

"With pleasure," Mercury grinned. She charged in, dozens of Daetamashii appearing alongside her.

"Space Turbulence!" Uranus yelled.

"Star Serious Laser!"

"Venus Love and Beauty Shock!"

"Jupiter Oak Evolution!"

"Dead Scream…"

"Submarine Reflection!"

"Mars Flame Sniper!"

The attacks merged and decimated a small handful of the Daetamashii. "My turn," Mercury grinned. "Dark Snow Illusion!"

"Silence Wall!" Saturn yelled. She screamed as her shield fell and the attack slammed into her.

"Saturn!" Moon and the others yelled. Saturn fell to the ground, her Glaive slipping from her limp hand.

"Kill them all!" Akurei ordered.

"Sparkling Wide Pressure!" Jupiter shouted, throwing the lightening ball at Akurei. He dodged it and slammed his sword into her abdomen. He wrenched it loose and spun away. As Jupiter fell to the ground Akurei plunged his sword into Venus' back. The Senshi of Love screamed before she fell to the ground dead.

"Venus! Jupiter!" Mars cried, dodging an attack from Mercury.

"Don't worry, you'll be joining them soon," Mercury smirked. She backhanded the Fire Senshi and stabbed Mars through the heart.

"Yamette!" Moon shrieked. (Stop)

"Get down!" Fighter yelled, tackling Moon to the ground. "Star Serious Laser!"

"Ice Shield!" Mercury called and a wall of thick ice absorbed the attack.

Fighter screamed in pain as Akurei's sword stabbed her in the back. Uranus stared in disbelief as she held Neptune and Pluto. "This can't be happening…" she said.

"Minna…iie…" Moon sobbed.

Uranus' eyes widened. "Princess! Behind you!" she screamed but it was too late. A Daetamashii had plunged its hand into Moon's back and removed her Soul Sphere.

"We found it…" Akurei said, his eyes wild with joy. "Leave them! They cannot stop us now!" He, Mercury, and the others vanished.

Moon fell to her knees as she changed back into Usagi. Uranus ran to her side. "Princess…gomen…gomen…" she begged.

"Protect…everyone…" Usagi whispered.

"We will. I swear it," Uranus said.

Usagi pulled off her brooch that held the Silver Crystal and pressed it into Uranus' hand. "You're…the leader…now…Uranus…"

"I won't fail you Koneko-chan…" Uranus whispered. (Little Kitten)

"I…know…" Usagi said and faded away like Sky had.

"It's over…" Neptune whispered. "We've failed."

"As long as we're alive there's hope," Uranus said, rising to her feet. She turned and looked at her remaining companions. "We'll train. We'll defeat them. We'll win. Someday…somehow…" She looked down at where Usagi had died. "No matter what."

The ground began shaking violently and the three Senshi leapt onto a rooftop for a better view. They stared in horror as the Hell Gate rose in the middle of Tokyo. They watched as the doors slowly opened.

"We'll be the first they seek out," Pluto said softly. "We must hide if we are to succeed in any way."

The other two nodded. "We need to leave Japan," Neptune said.

"We'll take it back someday," Uranus vowed. The three undid their transformations. They returned to their apartment long enough to pack a few supplies. Once that was done, they drove to the airport. They silently boarded a plane and fled Tokyo and Japan, leaving it for the demons to consume.

A lot darker than my last story, isn't it?

Usagi: How could you let me die like that? I'm the heroine for crying out loud!

Hey! Don't judge the story till the end. There are many twists and turns left...hehehehehehehehehe...

Makoto: I worry about the author.

Elphie Muse: Welcome to my life. Don't forget to review now.

Maker: Otherwise I won't stop saying uterus.

Oye vey...SOMEBODY GET THE DUCT TAPE! I don't want to be hearing that. There could be young ears...well...eyes in this case...out there! I know it's a good threat but come on! Think of the children...wait...that'd scar 'em for life...

Elphie Muse: We'll be ending this now. Please review.