New Enemies

Chapter 10

Bakuda sat on her black throne, smiling at the world below her. She laughed. "Soon, Earth will be mine along with the moon. And the Millennium Crystal will be mine!"

Another figure approached the throne, and got on one knee and bowed their head low. It was a man, with long blond hair pulled back in a ponytail, a white tunic and black pants on with a sword at his side. A small scar on the corner of his right eyes went down into the middle of his cheek. "My Queen, we've come into attacking range of the Sailor Scouts. They could attack at any moment now."

Bakuda chuckled. "They won't. Not yet. They aren't ready."

"My Queen?" The man asked, confused.

"My poor, poor Juanto. So unknowing of everything around him. You remember when I killed Kirala all that time ago?"

"Yes."

"Well, a connection was made between her and me through my sword. I can feel her. She is not ready yet. I am beginning to wonder if she'll ever be ready."

"When she is, she will come and you will slaughter her and the Guardian of the Stars as it should have been done all those years ago." The man said.

Bakuda returned her gaze to the Earth and smiled. "Yes. It will end soon."

The Sailor Scouts all sat in the dining room at a large round table. They all looked at Kirala and Miles who were both in serious mode. "We have discussed our battle plans and have come to an agreement."

Miles leaned forward, linking his hands on the table. "We're going to use a distraction tactic."

"Who will be the distraction?" Darien asked, taking Serena's hand. Everyone prepared themselves up if the role was to land upon them.

Kirala smiled. "Save your nerves. I will be the distraction."

Miles nodded. "Kirala will appear on the comet, coming in a fit of rage and revenge. She will lure Bakuda into a fight. We will come in soon after all at once, attacking simultaneously. Except for Serena."

Serena looked quickly at Kirala. "If this is a way of keeping me out of harm-"

"No. The object is to wear down Bakuda and her forces. We want her weak from fighting when you appear. Kirala will slip from the battle and join you, connecting with the Millennium Crystal where you will deliver the final blow."

"How will Kirala connect with the Crystal?" Amy asked, interested.

"We are already one, me and the Crystal. I will join with it as I have always had to in the past with Queen Serenity."

Serena leaned forward. "What will happen after the final blow. After Bakuda is dead? Will Kirala return to her normal state?"

Miles leaned back and took Kirala's hand. "That is the one thing we don't know. I've always thought that one day, Sailor Power and the Millennium Crystal would one day unite. If that happens, then Kirala would be forever bound to the crystal."

"I don't want to risk it." Serena said immediately.

"Yeah. I mean, what good would you be bound to the crystal?" Raye asked.

Kirala smiled. "I will be serving my Queen. One day I will have to combine with the crystal. It's only a matter of time. When that happens, the crystal will come to it's true power and serve it's true purpose."

"And what is that?" Lina asked.

Kirala chuckled. "That, my friend, is only what I must know."

Miles scowled at her. "You and you're secrets."

"So, is that the plan?"

Miles and Kirala nodded. Darien nodded. "Well, then, when do we leave?"

Kirala looked at Miles, silently conversing with him until Miles looked at the group again. "We want to have a strong power source which is obviously the moon. We are most powerful at the full moon which is only five day form now. That is when we will leave. You are free to do anything until then. Normally at this point I would say anyone who wants out, this is your last chance but I won't. I already know what you will decide."

Raye stood up. "I want to meditate. I'm going back to the temple. I'll see you guys later."

She left the room, followed by Lina and Lita. Amy stood up and waved goodbye to everybody and left. Michiru sighed. "Well, this will be something to remember."

Haruka smiled. "I can't wait to slam that bitch down after what she did to our Queen."

Setsuna said nothing but merely looked at Kirala with a knowing gaze. Kirala met her eyes buts couldn't hold it for long and averted them. Setsuna sighed and stood up. "I have other things I need to do. I will be here in five days."

She left and was followed by Michiru and Haruka who were discussing fighting tactics. Serena looked at Kirala. "I don't know if I like this idea. I don't want to loose another friend."

Kirala gave Serena a warm smile. "You'll never loose me. Either in my human form, or combined with my true self, I'll still be with you, in your heart, and in the crystal. If I do combine with the crystal, maybe you will find ways of talking with me. I remember when I was apart of the crystal. It gets so lonely after awhile."

"I hate to say it but I'm scared. I'm afraid something really bad is going to happen." Serena said, her hand tightening in Darien's, hoping to find strength in his.

"Nothing is ever good in battle, Serena." Miles said. "Something bad always happens. Let's just hope it happens to her and not us."

Serena nodded.

"You need your rest. Go home and by lazy." Kirala said to Serena.

Serena smiled. "That sounds really good. I'll see you both in five days. Bye."

Miles shook hands with Darien and they watched as Serena and Darien left the house. Kirala got up and walked to the terrace. Miles came next to her. "You are not ready for this."

"I fear that I will not be ready to face her. I don't want to disappoint you or the Sailor Scouts by letting my anger and rage get in my way."

"You will find strength, my love, like you always do. You have survived this long. You can do it for a while longer." He wrapped his arms around her waist, turning her into him and pulling her against him. "We have five days to be with each other. I have plans to do nothing but lay in bed with you and make love."

Kirala smiled and cupped his face and looked deeply in his eyes. "I don't want to leave you."

Miles shook his head. "Don't think about it. We have five days. Don't think about it."

Kirala let him kiss her, a tear sliding down her cheek.

Okay, I know I haven't posted a chapter in awhile but we won't get into it. I finished this chapter just for you guys at 1 am. Just for you so be happy it's there. I'll get the next chapter up ASAP. I've got New York to think about(We're going for Spring Break! I'm so excited!). It'll be my first time flying so wish my luck! And thank you guys for all of your wonderful reviews! You guys are totally awesome! See yah!