Here be today's update! I know you guys have been patient with me for the lack of updating and everything, so I hope this satisfies!
Don't really have much else to say.
Elphie Muse: That's surprising. Aren't you going to tell them you had to steal an internet connection to get this story up?
They didn't need to know that. All they needed to know was that I am updating it after a week long hiatus. But now you've ruined it.
Elphie Muse: Gomen...
She means sorry.
Elphie Muse: That's what I just said.
In Japanese.
Elphie Muse: Oh...
Let me check...nope...still not mine...
"Neptune, my love," Ja'aku began.
"Yes dear heart?" she asked.
"Kill them," he ordered.
"I'd thought you'd never ask," she said. A black sword appeared in her hands and she lunged towards them.
Moon and Phoenix leapt clear, Phoenix pulling Uranus out of harms way. "Snap out of it!" she shouted at the Wind Senshi. The Outer Senshi did nothing but sit there, a lost look in her eyes. Phoenix cursed, not wanting to leave Uranus alone in case Ja'aku attacked, but she knew that Moon needed her help.
"Neptune stop!" Moon cried. "You're my friend! I don't want to hurt you!"
"I don't need friends," Neptune sneered and went to stab Moon when a strong hand caught her arms. She turned, expecting to see Phoenix, but her eyes widened when she saw Uranus. The blonde Outer Senshi's eyes were filled with rage and anger. Dark Neptune swallowed involuntarily in fear.
"Get. Away. From. The. Princess," Uranus hissed. She hurled Neptune away, her Space Sword appearing in her hands.
"Perhaps you will be more of a challenge," Neptune said.
Uranus screamed in rage and torment. She charged in and the two former partners began fighting fiercely. Phoenix rushed to Moon's side and helped her up, the two watching the battle rage over the marble floors.
Neptune screamed in rage and charged in, this time with a side slash. Uranus slashed back and sparks flew as metal struck metal. Neptune began pushing against Uranus' sword, shoving it to one side. Uranus pushed back. Sweat glistened on their faces, illuminated by the sun.
"You let Ja'aku twist your mind! Let him warp it until the very things you fought against seemed right!" Uranus screamed
"Stop talking!" Neptune shrieked.
"Afraid of the truth?" Uranus demanded.
Uranus dodged an attack from Neptune and knocked the sword out of her hand. Uranus then kicked Neptune to the ground and raised her sword, preparing to strike. Something held her back and the Space Sword wavered in her hand. It fell to the ground and Neptune looked up at Uranus.
"I can't…" Uranus whispered. "I love you."
"Weakling," Neptune scoffed.
"It's not weak to love someone. Sailor Moon taught us that, remember? We're partners! I love you damn it!" Uranus shouted.
Neptune yelled in rage and slammed her fist into Uranus' face. Uranus went sprawling on the marble floor. As she tried to push herself to her feet, something slammed into her back. She grunted in pain as Neptune's knee dug painfully at her spine. A cold smile appeared on Neptune's face. She viciously slammed the sword into Uranus' lower back. The blonde screamed in pain, losing all feeling in her legs.
"Now. You will watch as your beloved princess dies," Neptune whispered. She rose to her feet and stalked towards Phoenix and Moon.
"Look at the pain you're causing!" Moon cried. "You just hurt the woman you love!" she exclaimed.
"I love my Lord and Master, Ja'aku," Neptune growled.
Phoenix let out a wild yell and swung at Neptune. The Dark Senshi dodged the attack and backhanded Phoenix. The Sun Senshi slammed into a pillar and tried weakly to get up. She helplessly watched as Dark Neptune leveled the sword at Moon.
Moon held out her scepter but Neptune knocked it away. The Dark Sea Senshi rammed her sword into Moon's chest just below the transformation brooch on the blonde's chest. Moon held the blade and looked caringly at Neptune.
"I…forgive…you…Neptune…" Moon whispered.
Dark Neptune kicked Sailor Moon off of the sword and the blonde Senshi fell to the ground, the brooch falling to the ground. A large, silver crystal fell out and rolled a few inches away. The transformation disappeared and Usagi lay lifeless on the ground.
"NOOO!" a voice screamed. Everyone turned and saw a battered and bloodied Nightwolf standing in the entryway to the throne room.
"Impossible…" Ja'aku whispered. "You should be dead!"
Nightwolf ignored him and rushed to his sister's side. Neptune tried to block him but he slammed both of his fists into her chest, sending her flying back several feet. He collapsed to his knees next to Moon and cradled her head in his lap.
"Hang on," he whispered. "I swore I'd protect you…how can I do that if you're dead?" he cried softly.
Neptune chuckled. "I wouldn't worry. You'll be joining her soon enough."
Nightwolf ignored her, cradling Usagi's body. Neptune rose to her feet and stood over Nightwolf, the black sword in her hand. Nightwolf lifted his head and looked at Neptune, his eyes full of forgiveness and understanding.
"Don't look at me like that," she said, backing away.
"No matter what you become, we'll always be your friends," Phoenix said, kneeling next to Uranus.
"Ashiteru yo nami-sosha," Uranus said. (I love you my wave runner)
The sword fell from Neptune's hand as a warm white light engulfed her. She dropped to her knees, the light fading away. Her sailor fuku had returned to its normal color and tears of remorse spilled down Neptune's face.
"What have I done?" she whispered. "WHAT HAVE I DONE?" she screamed in despair.
"You will die for that!" Ja'aku bellowed. The black sword rose into the air and slammed into Neptune.
"NO! NEPTUNE!" Uranus screamed. The blue-green haired Senshi fell forward, her Soul Sphere entering the black sword. Neptune reached out for Uranus, a tear sliding down her fading cheek. Uranus' body shook with sorrow. "So unfair of you to go off into your own world and leave me alone," Uranus whispered.
Ja'aku laughed. "Nothing in this world can stop me! There is no greater power than my own!" he laughed maniacally.
Kael looked down at the pendant in his hand. A warm hand rested on his shoulder. He turned and smiled. "Father," he greeted.
He smiled at his son. "You have grown up so much my son," he said. "I am so proud of you."
"Thank you. But that's not why you're here, is it?" he asked.
He shook his head. "Now that you are old enough, you are now the holder of the tri-crescent moon pendant."
He nodded. "I'll be careful with it," he said.
"That is not all my son," he said.
"It's not?" he asked.
"You are familiar with the Silver Crystal, right?"
He nodded. "It's the sacred crystal of our kingdom," he said. "What has that got to do with this pendant though?"
"Listen carefully my son. These two items when separate are incredibly powerful. But if one were to combine them…"
"The power would be great," Kael finished.
"More than that my son. This power will spread a light so pure that no evil can exist around it," the Moon King said.
"So what's the big deal?"
"When combined, the one who merged the powers of these two objects will suffer the consequences," he said.
"Consequences?" he repeated.
"It will kill the merger," he clarified.
"Has that power ever been used before?" he asked.
"Once, many years before even my time. A powerful group of enemies had emerged from the shadows, ultimate power already at their disposal. One of our ancestors merged the two together and aided another powerful group of beings at expelling the evil."
"So…never use this power unless it's absolutely necessary and there is no other choice," he said.
"Never use it," he said gravely. "Only you or I can use this power my son. I do not want to lose you." Kael nodded, staring at the pendant…
Nightwolf shook his head, clearing his mind of the memory. He looked down at the pendant in his hand. "I have no choice father…mother…this power must be used," he said softly. He gripped the pendant in his right hand and eased Usagi's head to the ground. He leaned over and grabbed the Silver Crystal with his left hand.
He rose to his feet, the wind beginning to pick up. Phoenix and Uranus turned. "What are you doing?" Phoenix demanded.
"Silver Moon Eternal Spirit Power!" Nightwolf yelled, lifting his arms to the sky. The pendant and crystal began glowing brightly. The light swallowed Nightwolf and forced the other three to look away. As the light began to fade, Phoenix looked at Nightwolf, her eyes widening in shock.
Uranus gasped in pain and pushed herself to her knees, her back healed. "What… what's going on?" she asked. The fallen Senshi slowly reappeared as the light faded. "Neptune!" Uranus cried happily and crushed the Sea Senshi to her.
"I don't…" Neptune began. She was cut off when Uranus kissed her.
"I don't care about the past," Uranus said. "All that matters to me is that you're back," she whispered.
"Everyone's back," Saturn said.
"Not everyone," Apollo said, nodding towards Usagi's body.
Tuxedo Kamen gathered Usagi into his arms. "Usa-ko…don't leave me alone. Please," he whispered. (Usa-ko is his nickname for Usagi; Usagi's nickname for him is Mamo-chan)
Jupiter held Mercury close as the smaller girl sobbed. Apollo had one arm around Pluto who was doing everything she could to not cry. The four Starlights had placed comforting hands on Mars and Venus' shoulders.
"By the spirits…" Phoenix breathed, staring in awe. They turned and saw a figure stepping towards Usagi and Tuxedo Kamen. Bare feet stepped on the cool marble floor. Silver greaves covered the figure's shins. Dark, tattered midnight blue pants were torn at the knees. The figure's chest was bare save for tribal tattoos covering the figure's upper chest, shoulders, and upper arms. Silver wings framed the figure as his long, silver-white hair swayed in the breeze. Silver bracers matching the greaves covered his forearms. Silver hoop earrings glinted in the light, several in each of the figure's ears.
Pure white eyes looked down at Usagi's still form. Tuxedo Kamen looked up at the figure. "Who…who are you?" he asked.
The figure held his hand out, palm up, and the Silver Crystal formed in his hand. He knelt down next to Usagi and placed it on her chest. Her body glowed and she sucked in a deep breath, coughing as she did so. Tuxedo Kamen pulled Usagi close to him, tears streaming down his face.
"Usa-ko!" he exclaimed.
"Mamo-chan…" Usagi said weakly. She turned her head and stared at the winged man. "Who…" she stopped when she saw a silver crescent moon shining on his forehead. "Kael…" she said.
Somewhat similar to what happened in the end of Stars for BSSM with everyone coming back to life, but hey, Elphie Muse told me to do it...that and you all would've killed me. But don't worry. There's still one more chapter left and then the epilogue. Until then, review!