The secret ingrediant for the best baked beans...

I see more hits than reviews...that does not please me...:evil eye glint:

Haruka: Uh oh...

Michiru: When Carter gets that evil look...

Usagi: Bad things happen to us!

Hotaru: For the love all living things please start reviewing more!

Unless I get more reviews, the Senshi will be watching...the TAPE.

Senshi: ANYTHING BUT THAT!

Elphie Muse: Barney Meets the Teletubbies in Pink Fluffy Bunnyland...the ultimate evil.

No that's little kids. They're plotting to take over the world.

Chibi Chibi: Chibi Chibi?

AH! LITTLE KID! RUN!

Haruka:watches Carter run away in fear of Chibi Chibi: Um...as far we know Carter still doesn't own the rights to Sailor Moon...thank god...

Michiru: But she does own everything that didn't happen in Sailor Moon...except for the thing she stole from that video game...


Last time on Eternal Senshi I...II...III...whichever one we're on now...

"Kai, I know things have been tense at your place. But Haruka and Michiru care about you. You need to sit down and talk with them about all this. I know what it's like to not grow up with parents. Give them a benefit of a doubt."

The teenager nodded. "Deal, only if we can stay on vacation for a few more days," he said.

Hikari smiled. "Seems reasonable. Just no overdoing it. Your father'll kill me if you do," she said. Kai grinned and nodded in agreement.


Kai lifted the makeshift torch, sending the flickering light further down the cave they had taken shelter in. "Just how deep does this go?" he asked.

"No idea," Hikari replied.

The pair continued down the tunnel, having decided to explore the cave as the blizzard continued outside. Kai paused and brought the torch closer to a recess in the tunnel wall. "What's this?" he asked.

Hikari stood next to him and looked at the symbol he was pointing to. "I know this symbol, or at least I recognize it."

"So what is it?" Kai asked.

"It's from the Silver Millennium. It's the symbol for the Guardians, but I don't know what this symbol means," she said, pointing to the one next to it. "What are you doing?" she asked him.

Kai didn't respond. Instead, he continued reaching out and his right hand touched the symbols. They began to glow and the flash of light blinded the two. As their vision cleared, they realized that they were no longer in the tunnel. They were in a pitch-black room but were able to see clearly.

"It was foretold that you would come young Guardian," a voice boomed.

"Dare?" Kai demanded. (Who's there)

Several eerie purple spectral lights flared up in a circle around him and Hikari. "We are spirits of past Guardians," the voice answered.

"What did you mean it was foretold that he would come?" Hikari asked.

"Long ago…" a new voice began.

"It was said that two Senshi…"

"Would be destined to be together…"

"And children would be born to these Senshi…"

"One a future Senshi with powers of both planets…"

"The other destined to become the Legendary Guardian," the first voice finished.

"Legendary Guardian?" Kai repeated.

"A Guardian more powerful than any Guardian that has come before him," the voice explained.

"We first require proof that you are he," another said.

"What kind of proof?" Kai asked warily.

"The dreams you have had," another answered.

"Tell them to us," yet another commanded.

"There's not much to them except pain and death," he said.

"Kai, they might be meaning the other dream," Hikari suggested.

"The one with the orbs?" he asked.

"The half-vampire is correct. Tell us of these orbs you have seen whilst dreaming," the first voice requested.

"Well, one is blue with a katana behind it, but the hilt of the katana is kinda weird," he said, feeling it best to tell the spirits about the weapons as well. "Another is red with a sword from the Middle Ages behind it, except halfway up the blade are two bumps sticking out of the side. The last orb was green and the weapon was this staff with blades on either end. And they…" he trailed off.

"They what?" the voice prodded.

"I don't know how to say it. It's just…they felt like…mine…" he said uncertainly. "Like they made me whole or something."

"You are the one," the voices chorused together. "Will you accept the power and your destiny?"

Kai looked uncertain. "It's your call Kaijin. No one can decide this but you," Hikari said softly. "But I support you one hundred percent."

Kai smiled. "One thing I was always taught to do and always believed in: Do what's right. If this power can help me save the people I care about and this planet, then there is no need to ask." He looked at the spirits. "I accept."

Hikari watched as Kai's right arm was lifted in front of him. It began glowing and within moments, an ornate golden bracer covered his right forearm, the symbols of Uranus and Neptune etched into the gold near his elbow. Towards his wrist was a clear orb. He bent his arm and looked at it. The orb flashed the three colors he had mentioned before turning clear again.

"The three orbs you saw represent the powers of the three strongest Guardians," the lead spirit said. "Blue for lightening for the Guardian of Jupiter. Red for fire for the Guardian of Mars. And green for wind for the Guardian of Uranus." The spirits began fading away. "The gauntlet will remain on your arm always, but will mask itself when not in use. Only you will ever fully know the power of the gauntlet."

"Thank you," Kaijin said, bowing. Darkness surrounded Kai and Hikari. When they were able to see again, they found themselves standing on the outskirts of a village.

"Guess this means we should go back to Tokyo," Hikari said.

"Yeah. I have a lot to tell my parents," Kai said.

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Haruka finished setting the table as Michiru stirred a pot of spaghetti noodles. The blonde sauntered over and took a taste of the sauce while Michiru's back was turned. She was immediately smacked.

"You're worse than the twins," Michiru scolded.

As Haruka opened her mouth to reply, a voice cut in, "Oh come on Mom. Dad can't be that bad."

The two turned and saw Kai standing in the doorway to the kitchen, a small bag slung over his shoulder, several strands of his shaggy blonde hair falling in front of his eyes. He had a small, timid smile on his face, his sea blue eyes hopeful.

Michiru was the first to move. She crossed the distance and tightly embraced her son, a small tear sliding down her face. Kai smiled and returned her hug. Haruka snuck another taste of the sauce before joining in. Michiru saw and smacked Haruka again.

"What's all the commotion?" a voice asked. They looked over as Suiren came into the kitchen. "Kai!" she exclaimed happily, overjoyed at seeing her twin.

"As glad as I am to see everyone again, I need air!" he exclaimed. They released him and he took a deep breath. He looked at them. "I have something to tell you, and it's…" he began when something beeped on the counter. Michiru walked over and picked up the communicator.

"We need help! There's some kind of demon attacking!" Mercury's voice crackled through.

"Kai we…" Haruka began when she realized that he had gone. She sighed in annoyance. "Let's go," she said. "Uranus Eternal! Make UP!"

"Neptune Eternal! Make UP!"

"Tempest Crystal Power! Make UP!"

The three Senshi ran out of the house and swiftly ran into town. They skidded to a halt at the battle, stunned at how badly it was going. "Space Turbulence!" Uranus yelled, joining the fray.

"Submarine Violin Tide!" Neptune shouted.

"Submarine Sword Reflection!" Tempest cried. The three attacks had no affect on the demon. "Now what?"

A figure suddenly leapt in front of the demon, standing in front of the Senshi and two Guardians. "Dare?" Moon asked.

"Friend or enemy?" Fighter asked.

A gold light formed around the figure's right forearm. The outfit of a Guardian formed around him, the symbols of Uranus and Neptune on the dark sea green leather tunic under a baggy black shirt. He wore a pair of baggy black pants and a pair of black leather boots. A set of silver greaves covered the front of his boots, the symbols of Uranus and Neptune etched into the silver.

"Your time has come," he said. The gold bracer flared green by his wrist. A band of wind formed around his right hand and a long, double bladed naginata formed in his hand. "Prepare to die."

The demon roared and charged forward. The Guardian swept the weapon low to the ground before raising it above his head, spinning it as he did so. A strong gust of wind rose up and formed around the Guardian. The demon snarled in pain. As the unknown Guardian swept his weapon back down, the demon screamed in pain and vaporized, torn apart by the wind.

"Who are you?" Venus asked.

The Guardian looked at them. "Call me Arashi," he told them. He opened his mouth to say more when his eyes narrowed. He shot forward and tackled Neptune to the ground, grunting as something tore through his side. He leapt up to his feet and the bracer flared red. A sword formed in his hand and he slammed it down, vaporizing the second demon.

"Neptune!" Uranus cried, kneeling next to the Sea Senshi.

"I'm fine," she said. She looked up at Arashi. "Thank you. For saving me."

"No problem," he said. He pulled his left hand from his right side and was stunned to see blood covering his palm. "Well damn…" he murmured with a wince.

"Who are you?" Kaze demanded.

"He saved Neptune. He's on our side," Moon said.

"Guardians don't have that kind of power," Kaze returned. "Not of two planets."

"Long ago it was said that two Senshi would be destined to be together. And children would be born to these Senshi: One a future Senshi with powers of both planets, the other destined to become the Legendary Guardian," Arashi said. He winced and slid down against the side of the building. Gold light surrounded him and he changed back.

"Oh my god…" Neptune whispered.

"Kai?" Uranus asked.

"Told you…I had something important to tell…you…" he grinned.

"Saturn, can you heal him?" Moon asked.

Saturn came over and knelt down. She held her hands out and Kai winced as his wound closed. "Thanks," Kai said.

"Okay. We all need to talk now," Uranus said.

"We're a block away," Fighter said.

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An hour later Kai had told them all of how he had gotten the bracer. He took a drink of water and waited. Haruka wrapped an arm around her son's shoulders. Michiru was wide-eyed, unable to believe how close to death her son had come.

"At least he lives an exciting life," Kikan, Setsuna's daughter, said.

Haruka smiled. "I don't think anyone could cause as much trouble as you. I feel sorry for whatever college accepts you."

"Haruka!" Michiru scolded.

"I didn't do anything!" the blonde said defensively.

Kai let out a breath. "Actually, there is one more thing I need to tell you," he said with a bit of uncertainty.

"What?" Michiru asked.

"Like anything could top you being some prophesized warrior," Seiya chuckled.

Kai reached into his leather coat and pulled out an envelope. He held it out to Haruka and she slowly took it. She reached inside and pulled free a folded piece of paper. She flipped it open and scanned the words, her eyes growing wider with every line. By the time she was done reading her mouth was hanging open.

"What is it?" Makoto asked.

Haruka looked at Kai as Michiru took the paper. "But…but…you're sixteen!" she sputtered.

Kai grinned in slight embarrassment. "Well…I am able skip two grades," he murmured softly.

Michiru looked up. "Two grades? But…when did this happen?"

"Right around the time Suiren got her Senshi powers," Kai answered.

"What happened?" Usagi demanded.

"He's been accepted to Tokyo University…" Michiru said in a stunned voice.

"You…you're going to skip two grades? How?" Suiren demanded.

Kai shrugged. "I kept outdoing everyone," he replied bashfully. "It's not that big of a deal," he added.

"Demo…not even Ami skipped a grade!" Minako exclaimed. (But)

Kai shrugged. "Had a lot of time on my hands since no one was really paying too much attention to me."

Haruka and Michiru knew what he meant and took the blow with grace. "Well…now you're going to have to work twice as hard since you will be helping us in battles," Haruka said. "That enemy was way too strong."

"Getting weak in your old age?" Kai grinned.

"Old?" Haruka repeated.

"And losing your hearing as well? Tsk, tsk," Kai said, shaking his head. Seiya was laughing loudly while the others tried to hide their grins.

"I can still beat you in racing," she returned.

He shrugged and took the acceptance letter back. He folded it and placed it back in the envelope carefully. He rose to his feet and walked over to the fireplace. Without saying anything he tossed the letter in.

"Kai!" the others exclaimed.

"What did you do that for?" Haruka asked.

Kai remained silent, the images of his dream where the Senshi lay butchered flashing before his eyes. "Something's coming…something big..." he whispered softly. "Something bad. I can't in good conscience or with good grades skip ahead. I want…I need to stay close by." The others barely heard him over the crackling of the fire. He turned to them. "Hikari went into the underworld to see what she could find out."

"We'll have to wait and see what happens," Rei said. Kai and the others nodded.

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Kai sat lounging on the couch in the television room, idly plucking several strings on his acoustic guitar. He wore a pair of loose blue jeans and a long sleeve black shirt. He wore fewer rings and earrings and only one silver chain necklace. On his left wrist was a thick leather black watchband. On his right wrist was a plain silver chain bracelet.

He looked up as Michiru walked in, a grocery bag in hand. "Need help?" he offered, sitting up slightly.

"No," Michiru returned. "Thanks for the offer though."

He shrugged nonchalantly and went back to playing random chords on his guitar. Michiru walked into the kitchen and put the fruit she had bought in the refrigerator. She then walked into the music room where the piano was and pulled out her violin case. She undid the clasps and took out her instrument. She calmly tuned it and paused, hearing the chords that Kai was playing. She closed her eyes and tucked the violin under her chin. She began playing, the notes perfectly blending with Kai's own notes.

Kai heard the violin and frowned, noticing how it was blending with his guitar. He rose to his feet, still playing even though the shoulder strap was off, and wandered into the music room. He sat down on one of the benches and began playing a bit more seriously. Michiru kept in perfect tune with him and he smiled.

After several minutes they stopped playing. "Well that was a surprise," Michiru said, impressed that they were able to play so well together.

An idea formed in Kai's head. "Wait here," he requested and ran up out of the room and up the steps.

"Don't run in the house!" Michiru yelled after him uselessly. She sighed and shook her head.

Kai returned a few moments later carrying a hard black case. He set it down on the floor and opened it. He pulled out a speaker that Michiru recognized as an amplifier and a few wires. He plugged the amplifier into the wall socket and into something in the case. He then pulled out a wonderfully made electric guitar and slipped through the shoulder strap. He made a few adjustments then looked at Michiru.

"What, pray tell, are you doing?" Michiru asked.

"Same thing we were before, this time with a different type of guitar," he replied.

"Kai, you know I don't like that guitar," she said.

"Just trust me, please?" he asked, giving her large puppy eyes.

"I hate that look," she grumbled, but Kai knew that meant she relented.

He grinned from ear to ear and began playing, his fingers flying over the strings. Michiru mentally shrugged and soon joined in on the violin. Kai carefully listened and made a few more adjustments until both instruments sounded perfect together, which shocked his mother.

They played together for several more minutes. Michiru let the last note on her violin fade as Kai did the same on his guitar. The sound of clapping made them turn to face Haruka and Suiren who were grinning.

"How long have you been standing there?" Michiru asked.

"Halfway through that interesting rendition," Haruka replied.

"All you need is a set of drums," Suiren teased her brother.

"Is that an offer to play the drums?" he retorted.

"I'll stick with piano," she returned.

Kai chuckled as he sat down on the bench. Michiru put her violin away and turned to Kai. "Dinner is in twenty minutes."

Kai gave a small salute and Michiru walked out. Haruka sat down on the piano bench and looked at Kai. "I'm surprised your mother let you take that out of your room," she said with a small grin.

"Well…she didn't exactly know I was going to get it," he answered.

Haruka laughed. "Just make sure you put it away, all right?" she said. Kai nodded and began strumming a few chords as Haruka left.


Things are starting to get interesting for the Senshi...

Elphie Muse: Are you talking about the story or the fact that they've become brain dead from the TAPE?

Both I think...anywho, please review and I might be nice enough to shut off the TAPE and let the Senshi return to normal.

Elphie Muse: By the way, whoever won that fight between Haruka and Seiya?

:jerks thumb over shoulder:

Elphie Muse: I don't see anything...

Look up.

:looks up and sees Seiya duct taped to the ceiling: