I am through begging for reviews (this doesn't mean I don't still want them, I'm just done begging). I don't understand why nobody will review. Thank you again to my only reviewer serenityrain2233. I can't thank you enough for your reviews. Please do tell me what you think of the last few chapters. There is probably only one or two more chapters left to the story. The next chapter is the big showdown! Fun stuff. Enjoy!

Mika, Aiko, and Hoshi trained with the senshi every day until they could no longer fight. Their strength was becoming formidable indeed. Mika in particular was learning how to control and combine the powers of the earth and the moon. The combination made her twice as strong as both her parents, but it was also dangerous for her to use it all. The human body can only hold so much power safely and they soon realized after she was injured by her own power in a training session that if she pushed past that safety limit, it could destroy her.

Although their days were devoted to training, at night Hoshi and Mika would sneak off together and learn what it meant to be in love. Aiko covered for them if the senshi came looking for them, although Mika suspected that they knew.

With the deadline on top of them, Hoshi and Mika held each other tight and gazed up into the night sky, afraid that they might not get another chance.

"It's so beautiful," Mika murmured to her lover as she lay her head on his chest.

"It is," Hoshi agreed. "Although they pale in comparison to you, my dearest."

Mika looked up at him and laughed. "How long have you been waiting to use that line?"

Hoshi grinned mischievously, "You don't like it?"

"I didn't say that," Mika smiled, snuggling up in his strong arms. A feeling of dread ran through her suddenly. There was a strong, evil power headed right for them. The barrier had collapsed, she thought in horror. "Hoshi!"

He had sensed it too, and grabbed his sword which was never far from him anymore. "Mika get back to the palace. I'll cover you."

"I won't leave you," Mika cried, standing up by his side. She put her hand on his arm, and smiled. "I guess it is time."

"Mika, please go," he begged. "I promise I'll be okay. I'll meet you there."

"No," Mika said stubbornly. "I must do this. I won't watch you and the others I love die. I won't watch my people be hurt. I'll stop them here and now." She called the words that would transform her into Sailor Moon.

As the enemies came into sight, she pulled out the Spiral Heart Moon Rod, which she had learned how to use. "Moon Spiral Heart Attack," she cried, aiming the attack at the approaching invaders. It wiped many in the first line of invasion, but many were still left. The stronger ones were at the back, prepared to fight when the defenders were tired.

Hoshi raised his sword and with a huge swipe of the sword, a large blast of energy went out also destroying many.

A huge attack seemed to come out of nowhere, knocking them both down. Mika fought off the darkness that threatened to engulf her conscious mind, and looked for her lover. He was close by, climbing back to his feet with his sword at the ready.

Suddenly a figure landed in front of them protectively. "Mars Flame Sniper," Mars cried. The fire arrow struck one of the attacking generals, causing the portion of troops following him to become confused without any leadership. The senshi gave them no time to recoup. The fight was intense. The outer senshi joined as well. Aiko and Hoshi fought by Mika's side, protecting her from outside attacks while she dealt with the enemies in front of her.

"There are so many," Mika thought with despair. "I have to do something."

There was a cry by her side, and Hoshi collapsed. An arrow was buried in his back.

"Hoshi," Mika cried, dropping to his side. She had to do something. All she wanted was to stop this fighting. Tears formed in her eyes, but her determination built along with her power. "All this must stop now!" she cried aloud, the moon symbol showing on her head. Suddenly she began to glow brightly with a white light and she was clothed in a pure white dress. Power radiated through her, and she knew what she had to do to save Hoshi. Removing the arrow, she laid her hand on the wound. The power rushed from her into his body as the wound healed.

Aiko stood in front of her friend and princess. "Is he okay?" she asked, sending out several arrows which all found their marks.

Princess Serenity smiled, "He'll be fine. Aiko, please watch him."

"What do you mean? I'll watch both of you," Aiko said, glancing at her friend suspiciously.

Serenity shook her head, and stepped in front of Aiko. She quickly located the senshi, and was horrified to see the destruction that had happened. The beautiful area showed the results of the ruthless attack. Worse she could see the fallen bodies of Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, and Pluto. She prayed they were just unconscious.

A tall man approached from the shadows, stepping over the bodies of his fallen soldiers. "So Princess Serenity, we finally meet."

Aiko stepped in front of her friend. The senshi that were still up were still engaged in fighting off the enemy's troops. It was up to her to protect the princess. "Halt," she said, aiming her arrow.

The man put up his hands in a motion of submission and helplessness, but Aiko knew better. The evil power radiating off him was almost equal to the power coming from Serenity. "I have no weapon. I just want to speak to the princess."

Aiko's position didn't change. "She can hear you from there. I warn you that if you so much as twitch your nose, I'll put an arrow through your head. I'd put it through your heart, but I'd be willing to bet you don't have one."

"Serenity, you want this to end right. All you need to do is step down," the man said. "I'll let you all live in peace. You're still a girl. There's no reason you need all the pressure of being queen on your shoulders."

"You know," Serenity said quietly. "There was a time that I would have given anything to be rid of this responsibility, but not now. My people need me, and my life belongs to them. I have no intention of giving up."

"Come now Serenity. Be reasonable," the man said, trying to put on a facade of kindness.

Serenity saw right through him. "Princess Serenity," she corrected him, meeting his eyes.

Instantly the man's face was covered with anger. "Then you all die."

A huge power erupted from him, aiming out in all directions. Serenity knew that he meant for that blast to destroy the badly weakened senshi. "No," she cried, her power forming a barrier around him to block his attack.

Surprise showed on his face when he realized that he couldn't force his way through the barrier. She was more powerful, then he had anticipated. "This might be more complicated then I thought," he thought. Then aloud he said, "Well princess I suppose the ruler of Crystal Tokyo will be decided now." His held out his hand and a black ball of magic formed there.

"Aiko, collect the senshi and Hoshi," Serenity ordered, glowing more brightly as her power built even further. "Take them to safety."

Aiko stood there in shock as she felt the two powers build. Never before had there been such a clash of good and evil, and never before had the future been so uncertain. "I can't leave you."

"The best thing you can do is get everyone to safety, so I won't worry. I can't fight properly if I have to worry about protecting everyone," Serenity said calmly, her eyes never moving off her opponent.

Hoshi struggled to his feet. He had finally come back to consciousness. "Aiko, do as she says. I'll stay."

Serenity looked stricken when he said this. "No Hoshi..."

He put his hand on her shoulder. "I promised I'd stand by your side, my love. This is were I belong."

A tear ran down her cheek, and she nodded. "Then together we will win," she whispered.