For Saturn to drop her Glaive, press one now...for the World Shaking attack, press two...for...

I present to you, on the first day of classes, another chapter! Why? Well because I can.

Michiru: Carter has lost what little sanity she had left.

Which wasn't much to begin with.

Haruka: You do realize you've just insulted yourself, right?

:shrugs: What's the point if you can't laugh at yourself?

Elphie Muse: While they continue this philosophical debate, this story, save for all original non-canon characters (and Akira who in fact belongs to RunningStorm), does NOT belong to Carter.

Yet. One day they will be mine...but I don't think that day will ever come...


Kai walked down the street, his navy blue school uniform sitting well on his frame. It was nearly identical to the Starlights school uniforms they had worn except it was navy. His bag was slung over his left shoulder. Reno was dressed in a similar uniform except his almost looked black and it hung open in the front. Kira had her hand intertwined with Kai's. Reno was talking with Kori on Kai's left side. Kikan, Suiren, and Chibi-Usa were on either side of the now famous four.

As the seven teens walked onto the school grounds, a massive group of girls and guys surged towards them. Kai pushed up his sunglasses, wincing against the screeching fan-girls. "I think the dogs are gonna be going crazy for a while," he murmured.

The others laughed and nodded in agreement. "Hey! Tenno!" a voice shouted. The cheers instantly died down and the crowd parted as the group of bullies approached him, some of them cracking their knuckles.

"Yeah?" he asked calmly.

"So you think your hot stuff now that you're some big star?" the leader demanded with a smirk.

Kai looked thoughtful before shrugging. "I am what I am," he said finally.

"Why you little…" the bullies growled.

Kai walked forward. "Look, why can't you just let me be? I'm not gonna be able to keep beating you losers."

The leader shot his fist out and Kai easily dodged it. "You'll pay for that remark!" another sneered.

"I think not," a cold, feminine voice said. Everyone turned.

"Lilith," Suiren whispered.

"Start ducking away to transform," Kai whispered. They nodded, Kori hitting the alarm button on her communicator. "And who might you be ugly?" he demanded of Lilith, even though he knew who she was.

Lilith glared at him, her eyed dark. "You will belong to me," she snarled. "Dark Eternal! Make UP!"

"Everyone run!" Kai shouted as Sailor Jigoku appeared. As the assembled students began running in one direction, Kai ran in the other, hoping that Jigoku would follow. He didn't get very far when an energy shield shot up around him. He reached out and touched it, cursing silently when his hand received a shock.

"Surrender Kaijin. You cannot escape," Jigoku grinned. "Be mine."

"No chance in hell…Lily," he said, turning to face her.

"So you figured out who I am," she said in a pleased voice.

"Wasn't too hard after I saw the Legion's mark on your arm," Kai answered.

"How do you know of the mark?" she demanded.

No choice, Kai thought, knowing that the others wouldn't be able to get in. He held up his right arm and the gauntlet glowed brightly, blinding Jigoku. The light faded and she stared in shock at Arashi.

"Masaka!" she exclaimed.

Arashi gripped the wind naginata in his hand. "Give up. You can't beat me."

"We'll see about that. Daetamashii! Make him suffer!" she bellowed. A dozen Shadow Souls appeared and surrounded the Guardian as the other Senshi and Guardians came running up.

"Arashi!" Neptune cried.

The Daetamashii surged forward and the young Guardian did his best to fend them off. He was soon overpowered and disappeared under the pile of Shadow Souls. The Senshi watched as the Daetamashii suddenly backed away, revealing a chained Arashi. Five held each chain that was attached to the Guardian's wrists. Arashi struggled wildly, trying to break free but the chains held fast.

"Let him go!" Uranus commanded.

Jigoku glared at the helpless Senshi and Guardians. "No," she returned. "If I can't have him, no one will." She turned to Arashi. "Swear fealty to the Legion and you will live," she told him. In reply, Arashi spat squarely in her eye. Rage darkened her face and she viciously backhanded him. "For that, you will die slowly…" she snarled. "And your comrades will watch."

A cat of nine tails appeared in one of the free Shadow Soul's hands. Glass and metal shards were woven in with the thick leather. Damien shimmered into view, his face and exposed skin still badly burned.

"He will suffer at my hands," Damien said. Jigoku smiled and the Daetamashii handed the whip over. The Dark Senshi ripped off Arashi's tunic and shirt.

"It's too bad. I would have made sure you enjoyed my company," Jigoku said, her eyes roving over Arashi's well-muscled chest.

"Burn in hell," Arashi snapped.

The Senshi and the other three Guardians helplessly watched as Damien brought the whip down. Arashi's eyes snapped shut and he clenched his jaw so as not to cry out. Tears slid down Neptune's face and she buried her head in Uranus' shoulder. The Wind Senshi did her best to hold her own tears back but they fell anyway as she watched. Phoenix had fallen to her knees, her heart breaking as she watched Arashi's torture.

"Yameru! Onegai…YAMERU!" Moon cried, tears streaming from her eyes. (Stop; Please)

Kaze let out a yell and charged forward. He struck the shield and was hurled back several meters. Mercury knelt down next to him. "Itai…" he muttered.

"We can't get in…" Neo Pluto growled, thwacking the shield with her staff.

Arashi grunted in pain as he felt the whip tear through his skin again. He had fallen to his knees minutes ago and was only being held up by the Daetamashii. He felt a hand grab a fistful of his hair and jerk his head back. He stared weakly at Jigoku.

"Swear allegiance with us and the pain stops," she purred in his ear.

Arashi slowly rose to his feet, not knowing how he was able to summon the strength. Blood flowed from his back as he glared coldly at Jigoku. "I…serve…and… will only…serve…"

The Senshi's eyes widened. "Kai…no…" Tempest pleaded softly.

His eyes flared with strength. "The Moon Princess!" he snarled, yanking against his chains. Jigoku grabbed his hair and lifted him to his toes.

"So be it…Guardian," she hissed. He grunted in pain as she plunged a black sword through his abdomen. She let him fall, jerking the blade free.

"ARASHI!" Neptune and Uranus screamed, watching in horror as his sea blue eyes closed one final time.

"Doushite?" Moon demanded. (Why)

"Some Guardian," Damien smirked.

Phoenix sobbed, her arms wrapped around her waist. He can't be gone…not him too…not him too… she thought, her eyes closed.

"I'll never be gone," a voice said. She looked up and found herself staring at Kai. He wore a pair of black hakama pants and a dark blue gi top. She rose to her feet, unable to believe what she was seeing.

"How…but you…the sword…the blood…" she stammered.

He smiled and gently wiped her tears away. "It doesn't matter. You have to stop them now. Don't let them take my body and corrupt it."

"I'm not strong enough," she whispered.

Kai tilted her head up. "Yes you are, boku no hoshi-chan. You can do it. I know you can," he said.

She smiled and gently kissed him. White light surrounded her vision. She blinked and found herself back in front of the shield, her lips still tingling from where she had kissed Kai. She slowly rose to her feet, a strong wind beginning to pick up. She reached out her hand and grabbed something as a jet of fire appeared in front of her.

The fire flared up then died away, revealing a sword. The blade was a little over two feet in length and had a slight curve to it near the tip. The hilt was designed like a phoenix, the blade being the tail, the crossbars the wings, and the handle the head.

"Phoenix Inferno!" she yelled, slashing the sword down. A huge fire phoenix leapt out from the blade and slammed into the shield, bringing it crashing down.

"Masaka!" Damien cried.

"You pay for everything now," she said in a low, dangerous voice.

The Senshi stared in disbelief at the amount of power Phoenix had used to bring down the shield. "Minna! Let's go!" Moon said.

Uranus gripped her Space Sword, death in her eyes. "They're ours," she growled at the others.

"Stay out of this," Neptune added. "You too Tempest."

"Don't be bakas!" Akira yelled. (Idiots)

"You need help!" Fighter added.

Uranus looked at them, her eyes colder than Mistress 9's. "Not for this." She turned and charged forward, Neptune close behind. "Space Sword Turbulence!"

"Submarine Reflection Tide!" Neptune shouted. The two attacks slammed into Jigoku, ripping a hole through her abdomen.

"Lilith!" Damien cried.

Uranus lifted her Space Sword. "You'll be joining her soon."

Damien laughed. "I think not. The Master granted me some of his power. You all shall die!" His hands shot out and black lightening engulfed the Senshi and Guardians. They all fell to the ground, writhing in pain. "Now there is no one to save you," he laughed.

"Oh, I wouldn't be too sure about that," a voice said.

Damien stopped his attack and slowly turned. The Senshi and Guardians slowly lifted their heads. Their eyes widened in disbelief. "It…can't be…" Uranus whispered.

Arashi smiled at Damien, his eyes glowing slightly with power. With a roar the Legendary Guardian rushed forward and began attacking, driving the Dark Guardian back. Arashi ducked under a slash and rammed the end of the naginata into Damien. He then spun the weapon around; creating a whirlwind that vaporized the bodies of the evil twins and the Daetamashii.

Uranus and Neptune were on their feet and ran to their son's side, Tempest right beside them. "Is it really you?" Neptune asked.

Arashi smiled, his eyes warm. "It's me. I'm alive." Neptune engulfed him in a hug and he cried out. "But still in pain!" he yelped. Neptune removed her hands and saw that her white gloves had turned partially crimson.

"Saturn!" Tempest cried. Saturn hurried over and gently placed her hands on his back. He winced as the wounds began to close.

"That should do it. Though you'll probably still be tender for a while," Saturn informed him.

Arashi nodded and glanced over as Phoenix approached. Without saying a word the two embraced. The others chuckled silently or turned away as the young couple kissed. "I told you I'd never leave you boku no hoshi-chan," he whispered.

"Okay, how did he survive all that?" Healer demanded.

"We saw you get stabbed after being whipped over a dozen times!" Moon added.

Arashi smiled softly. "I was barely hanging on when I felt this wave of energy come towards me. Somehow, the gauntlet absorbed some the energy and used it to heal the stab wound."

"You never cease to amaze," Mars told him.

He grinned. "I try," he replied.

The ground began shaking and the group of heroes looked around. "What's going on?" Chibi Moon demanded.

"Most impressive," a cold voice said. They turned and saw a man with slicked back black hair and cold red eyes. He wore an elegant suit, a black bladed sword in his hand. A cape rested on his shoulders. Everyone could feel the evil flowing off of him.

"Dare?" Kaze demanded.

"You may call me Master," he smirked.

"Why you little…" Kaze began, taking a step forward when Mercury rested a hand on his shoulder.

"He has powerful dark energy. I've never seen something this powerful," Mercury said, her blue visor obscuring her face slightly.

"His name is Luc," Hikari said, walking up to the Senshi and Guardians. The half vampire was bruised and battered, one eyes swelled shut. "He's the King of Hell."

"Well, well, well…if it isn't the half-breed traitor," Luc sneered. "You shall all die…slowly."

"How did you get out?" Phoenix demanded. "The seal my parents used against you should have held you!"

"True…but I found a soul that allowed me to escape," he smirked. "One you all might be familiar with."

"Nani?" Pluto asked.

Luc waved his hand and a figure appeared on the ground near the Senshi. "PRINCESS!" the Starlights and Akira screamed. They ran to Kakyuu's side and knelt down, tears streaming from their eyes.

The Fireball Princess weakly opened her eyes. "Fighter…Healer…Maker… Akira…" she whispered. "It's too late for me."

"No…it can't be…" Akira whispered.

"We'll find a way to bring you back!" Maker cried.

Kakyuu shook her head. "Not this time my warriors. Our planet was…ravaged by the…Legion…not even I can…bring our…world back…"

"Princess, save your strength," Healer begged.

"I never should have called you three here," Fighter whispered.

"I would…have sent them…regardless," Kakyuu whispered, holding Fighter's hand. She slowly began fading away. "You're…new mission…is to…protect…this… solar…system…and…Sailor…Moon…" she whispered. She finished fading away, her head falling to the side as her eyes closed.

"IIE!" the four screamed.

Arashi clenched his fists, his eyes shut tightly. I have to stop him! Before anyone else dies… he snarled silently. He opened his eyes and stared in confusion. "Okay… how'd I get here?"

"I brought you," a voice said.

Arashi turned. "Chie…why? I'm in the middle of a fight!"

"That is the reason I brought you here," the old Guardian said. "You must understand what Luc is."

"The King of Hell," Arashi answered.

"He was not always the King of Hell. When a person slays the King, they become that which they have slain."

"So how do we stop him? Keep sealing him away?" Arashi demanded.

"Thousands of years ago, the Guardians came together and created a powerful weapon to battle the Legion. Unfortunately, only the Legendary Guardian could use it. When I was born, it was given to me. I was, however, unable to use the weapon to it's fullest potential. I could only use it to hold the Legion back long enough for Queen Serenity to seal them away."

"What's this weapon do? And where is it?" Arashi demanded.

"The weapon was created to seal the soul of the King. Once sealed, the weapon must be placed where the sun's light cannot reach it. Otherwise, the King's power will be able to escape," Chie said.

"Where's the weapon?" Arashi demanded.

The old man looked at Arashi. "The fate of the galaxy and all who live, rests on your arm," he said, fading away.


Sadly, only one chapter remains. Then part IV will go up, though it's short and more of a filler. It does set up for part V though. So until next time my faithful readers and reviewers, review!

Haruka: Do we live?

Wait and see. Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe...

Setsuna: Anyone know of a good psychologist for Carter?

Haruka: Or asylum for that matter?

Elphie Muse: You won't find one. I've been looking for a year now.