Nice long chapters, don't you think?

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Well the last chapter had over 2222 words in it...:snickers: tutu tutu...

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Does not belong to me sadly save for the original characters of Kael, Nightwolf, Shadow, and Ja'aku (even though he's evil)...I guess you could also say Phoenix since she is my own creation...IT'S ALIVE!

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Right! Now on with the show...er...story!

Ja'aku looked at the figure before him. Dark, blood red hair was illuminated by the torchlight. Dark skin and clothes made the figure harder to see. "Something is amiss," Ja'aku said. "Dark Phoenix is beginning to stray."

"What shall I do my lord?" the figure asked.

"Keep an eye on her for now. If she strays too far…deal with her." The figure bowed and shimmered out of sight.

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Sam stared at the entrance to the Hikawa Shrine, people bustling by her. This is stupid! she told herself. I'm not one of them. I never was. Ja'aku is my master now. Her mind drifted to Kael. But Kael…he could be right…he…he is right… Tears threatened to spill down her face and she turned away from the shrine entrance. She walked away, her mind in conflict.

"You seem troubled," a voice said.

She looked up. "Kael…" she said slowly.

He smiled warmly at her. "You all right?"

"I…I don't know…" she admitted. "I'm ashamed of the things I've done over the last few weeks and…" she trailed off. She let out a short, humorless laugh. "I have no idea why I'm telling you this."

He shrugged. "Doesn't matter," he said. "I'm a good listener. And sometimes it helps to have an outside perspective."

"Thanks," she said.

He arched a brow at her. "For what?" he asked.

"Making me see what kind of life I was leading," she said.

"Glad I could help. I actually want to ask you something," he said.

"What?" she asked.

"I got this charity ball thing to go to tonight and I need a date," he said. "I'd be honored if you went with me."

Sam remained silent for a moment. "Sure," she finally said.

"Do I need to pick you up or anything?" he asked.

"I'll meet you there," she said. "What time?"

"Eight," he said. A cell phone began to ring and he pulled his out. "Duty calls. I'll see you tonight then?" She nodded and he began walking away, answering his phone.

"A date Phoenix?" a voice sneered.

Her eyes hardened. "Back off Akuma. I know what I'm doing."

"For your sake, I hope so," he said, his dark red hair swaying in the wind. He shimmered out of sight.

Sam rubbed her eyes and walked down the street, not noticing that someone was following her.

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"Sounds like a trap," Michiru said.

"That's what I was thinking. Don't we have tickets to this thing?" Haruka asked, her voice distorted from the communicator.

"Yes. Looks like we get to dress up again," Michiru said.

"Tell the others to be on stand-by. We might need their help if this guy is Dark Phoenix's next target," Haruka said.

"All right. Be careful," Michiru said.

"I always am," came the reply.

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Sam stood off to the side of the large ballroom, feeling very much out of place. Thirty minutes had passed since eight and Kael had not shown up. She watched other couples glide across the floor and a pang of remorse and shame ripped through her heart as she thought of Jack. She sniffed and looked down.

"May I have this dance?" a voice asked.

Sam stared, speechless. He wore soft brown leather boots, loose black pants, a dark midnight blue coat buttoned up, and black gloves. His shaggy blonde hair had been combed and tied back with a leather strap and the front sticking up. The strange Y earring glinting in the light.

"K…Kael…" she said.

He smiled warmly at her. "I know. It's not me."

"You look…incredible…" she said.

"Dance?" he asked. She nodded and he guided her out onto the floor. "I'm sorry I'm so late. Someone dismantled my car so I had to catch a taxi."

"Why would someone do that to your car?" Sam asked.

He shrugged. "I dunno. I don't think I have any enemies," he said.

"Even if you don't…you should still be careful. Not everyone is as nice as you," Sam warned, remembering Akuma.

He grinned. "I'll keep that in mind."

"Mind if we trade off?" a voice asked.

"Not at all," Kael said, squeezing Sam's hand reassuringly. He turned away from her and she found herself dancing with someone unexpected.

"H…Haruka…" Sam said in slight disbelief.

"I have to admit, Kael's resourceful. I figured he wouldn't come if his car was busted," she said.

Sam's eyes narrowed. "Why would you do that?"

"To keep him safe from you," she returned coldly. "Are you after his Soul Sphere now?"

"No," Sam growled. "He…I…" she fell silent, unsure of what to say or do.

Haruka arched a brow at her. "Let's not joke around Phoenix," she said in a low voice. "We both know you'll never be free from Ja'aku so why don't we go outside and end this now? Sailor Moon thinks she can save you but you and I know that's not true."

Sam's eyes glinted dangerously. "I should take your Soul Sphere, but it's probably not pure enough," she said softly. "Sailor Moon's might be…"

"So why haven't you attacked her yet?" Haruka demanded in a dangerous tone.

"I don't know," Sam said.

They swept past Michiru and Kael. "She's dangerous," Michiru said.

Kael looked at her. "Who is?" he asked.

"Your new friend," she said.

"Sam? Why do you say that?" he queried.

"I use to know her," Michiru said. "She's not who she pretends to be."

Kael studied Michiru for a moment. "And who is she really?" he asked.

"Someone you should be wary of," Michiru replied.

"You don't know," he said. "So I'll inform you. She's someone who's lost her path. I don't know how, but it's tearing her up inside. I can see that plain as day when I look into her eyes. I try to help people, even if it costs me everything."

"Then you won't mind parting with your soul," a cold voice chuckled. The music screeched to a stop and people ran out of the room at the sight of several Daetamashii.

Akuma grinned and snapped his fingers. An energy shield leapt up around the large room, sealing the Daetamashii, Sam, Haruka, Michiru, Kael, and himself inside. "This should do," Akuma grinned.

Kael grabbed a chair and held it in front of him. "Let them go freak!" he ordered.

"That's not very nice," Akuma laughed. His gaze shifted to Sam. "I was right about you. You've become weak and soft," he sneered.

Sam glared at him. "Let them go Akuma!" she commanded.

"Y…you're on…on his side?" Kael asked in a stunned, hurt voice.

Sam looked at him. "I'm sorry Kael. I didn't…I never…" she began to say when black lightening erupted around her, sending her flying into a table.

Kael glared at Akuma. He hurled the chair at the evil man. "You want me, come and get me!" he challenged.

Sam rose to her feet, black and red fire erupting around her as she transformed. "Leave him alone Akuma!"

"Or what? You far too weak to attack me," he scoffed. "Daetamashii, get the man's soul," he ordered.

Haruka and Michiru watched as one of the Shadow Souls rushed Kael. Dark Phoenix saw as well, but she shoved Kael out of the way, the claws piercing her flesh. She screamed in pain as she fell to the ground, blood oozing from the wound. The two Outer Senshi stared in shock as her selfless action.

"That will do for now," Akuma chuckled. "Problem dealt with. Get their souls if you can," he ordered the Daetamashii and shimmered out of sight. The energy shield still stood in place.

Kael scrambled over to Phoenix. "Hang on!" he ordered. He tore off his jacket revealing a dark midnight blue vest resting over a black shirt. A white ascot was wrapped around his neck and held in place by a silver clasp. He pressed the jacket against Phoenix's wound.

"Just…forget…about me…" she grunted. "I'm not…worth it…"

"That's where you're wrong," he whispered. "All life is important. Caring and protecting that life is what separates the good from the bad." A tear slid down her face.

"Looks like we have no choice," Michiru said.

"Agreed," Haruka said. "Try to keep this a secret," she told Kael. "Uranus Spirit Power! Make UP!"

"Neptune Spirit Power! Make UP!"

"Spirit Sword Blaster!" Two of the Shadow Souls vanished.

"Spirit Submarine Reflection!" Neptune's attack sliced through the remaining Daetamashii and the energy shield vanished.

"Stay with me!" Kael said. "Please…" he whispered. "You're my only friend."

White light surrounded Phoenix and her outfit turned white before fading away. Her eyes slowly opened and she stared at Kael. Memories came flooding back to her of what she had done. Tears welled up in her eyes and she began sobbing uncontrollably. Kael helped her sit up and held her in his arms as the other Senshi ran up. They looked at Uranus and Neptune and the pair walked over.

"What happened?" Mars asked.

"She…I don't know," Uranus said. "She healed herself…"

"She's back?" Moon asked. Neptune nodded. "I'm so glad…" the blonde leader whispered, her eyes shining with tears of happiness.

See? I couldn't keep Sam evil for long. Now review to tell me how happy you are she's back to normal.

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