A/n: Sorry for the delay in updating. You see, my document manager wouldn't let me upload my chapter. Please forgive me falls to my knees with hands in praying position. Anyways, here's chapter 18. Enjoy!

disclaimer: Sailor Earth is mine, the rest is not.

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"What is it" asked Megumi, a little concern.

"You see, I'm the guardian of the chauldron, Sailor Chauldron. From different locations in many dimensions, is a door that leads to the Chauldron. After Galaxia's attack, two other guardians died by her hand. As a result, we are looking for someone to take their place" said the small lady.

"You want me to become one of the guardian, right" asked Megumi.

"Not exactly. I want you to become the guardian for the two gates" responded Sailor Chauldron.

"What" asked Megumi. "But how could I guard two gates, be a replacement for Sailor Pluto and live a normal life?"

"Well, we would arese you from existence. None of your friends would remember you and you wouldn't be alive on Earth. You would simply be known as a sailor, not a human being" said the other senshi.

"But why me" asked Megumi, still a bit confused.

"You are the senshi of elements, second strongest senshi next to Eternal Sailor Moon. Also, since you are protected by Earth, the planet of life, you can understand life and death better than most" replied the small soldier.

"What happens if I say no" asked Megumi.

"You can't say no!" was the responded she got.

"What happens if I say no" repeated Megumi, her voice harder for she wanted a answer.

"Than the gates would stay unprotected wich my cause this world to crumble" flatly answered Sailor Chauldron.

"Then I'll..." started Megumi

"Wait" yelled a voice.

Sailor Chauldron and Megumi turned around to face the one who had yelled. To their surprise, Sailor Galaxia stood before them. Her eyes had a gentle look to them, a look of kindness and love, but Megumi also saw something else in them, something she couls not reconize

"You cannot do this to your friends, soldier of elements" said Sailor Galaxia.

"But if I don't, then all of what they did to acheive peace would have been for nothing and I can't allow it" said Megumi. "For that reason, I must become the guardian of the two gates."

"No" responded Sailor Galaxia.

The older senshi placed a gentle hand on the younger girls shoulder.

"Eternal Sailor Moon has saved me from the darkness and for that I wish to repay her. That is the reason why I offer myself to take your place as the guardian of the two Chauldron Gates. This way, young one, you are allowed to go live with your friends. Besides, I may not be as strong as you but i am strong none the less" said Sailor Galaxia.

"Thank you Sailor Galaxia" said Megumi, looking up to the older one.

"Promise me one thing, before you go" said Sailor Galaxia, letting go of Megumi's shoulder.

"What is it." asked Megumi.

"Live your life to the fullest" answered Sailor Galaxia.

"I will" promised Megumi.

With that, Sailor Chauldron teleported Megumi to her friends. The last thing Megumi saw was Sailor Galaxia's smiling face. Instead of conforting her, the smile sent shivers down her spine. Megumi then knew what she had seen in Sailor Galaxia's eyes. It was hatred, pure hatred and her smile was one full of evil. Megumi was surround by white light and saw Sailor Galaxia no more.

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A/n: That's chapter 18. I do hope that you enjoyed it. Don't forget to review please!