And another chapter. Aren't these daily updates great? I think so. This is the second to last chapter too just so everyone is aware. But don't worry. I've just finished another fic that will hopefully be up when this is done.
Full Summary: A man seeks vengeance upon all the Sailor Senshi. When he arrives on Earth, a young boy watches his family and friends die at the hands of the killer. The Starlights take him in and raise him. When he is old enough, the boy journeys back in time to stop his family from dying.
Nope. Not mine. Darn...
Several hours later found the Senshi, Starlights, and Kieran sitting in Haruka and Michiru's house. The older Kieran glanced around and saw his parents holding each other a little tighter. He smiled faintly and looked at his younger self and his twin, both of who were staring up at him with wide eyes.
"Why didn't you just come to us and tell us?" Haruka asked.
Kieran looked at the blonde. "Can you honestly say you would have believed me? Some guy you've never met comes running up to you and tells you he's your son from the future?"
Haruka looked down. "I guess you have a point," she admitted.
"Besides, I saw you three die first." He shifted slightly. "I haven't seen you in sixteen years."
Michiru smiled. "Hopefully that will be different now." He and the others nodded in agreement.
Haruka looked at the Starlights. "At least they didn't do too badly of a job raising you," she smirked. "Though seeing them as parents would've been funny."
Kieran shrugged. "Kakyuu-hime thought it was funny."
Seiya glared at Haruka and Kieran. "Oh shut up."
"What happens now?" Taiki asked.
"Little me goes to Kinmoku. Suiren too."
"What?" Haruka exclaimed.
"Why?" the others demanded at the same time.
"I'm an elemental. That means I have certain control over fire, water, ice, earth, air…you get the idea. I've had training but he hasn't," Kieran said.
"Okay, but why Suiren?" Haruka asked.
"Do you want her in the line of fire here?" Kieran demanded.
Haruka looked at Michiru. "He's right."
"I'd feel better if they were somewhere safer honestly," Michiru said.
"I can go with them," Hotaru volunteered.
"Just one protector though?" Usagi asked.
"There's another Starlight on Kinmoku along with one of the most powerful elemental masters," Yaten said.
"And Kakyuu-hime will protect them too," Seiya added.
The two Outer Senshi slowly nodded. "All right. We'll send them to Kinmoku. But if anything happens to them…" Haruka trailed off, the threat hanging in the air.
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"So they made it safely?" Michiru asked.
Haruka nodded. "They'll be in the palace which has several energy barriers to get through." She smiled in reassurance to her lover. "They'll be fine."
"I know, but I just can't help but worry," she said.
"It's a mother's right to worry about her children," Haruka said as they headed up the steps of the Hikawa Shrine.
Michiru nodded. "I suppose so…"
"It won't matter where you send the next generation of Senshi. They'll die too," a cold voice hissed.
The two spun around and saw Damien glaring at them. "You!" they both exclaimed, reaching for their henshin brooches.
"Not this time!" he roared. A sword appeared in his hand and he shot it forward. There was a grunt of pain as the steel pierced flesh. The man grinned and viciously twisted the sword free.
Michiru stared in shock and horror, as did Haruka. Kieran slammed his arms forward and a large column of fire shot forward, engulfing Damien, forcing him to flee. Kieran smiled before collapsing to the steps. "KIERAN!" Michiru screamed, falling to her son's side. "Hold on! Hold on, do you hear me?" she demanded.
Haruka ripped off her jacket and pressed it against Kieran's wounds. "You'll make it, do you hear me?"
Kieran's face twisted as pain ripped through his body. He gasped for air. "You… you have…have to…kill me…" he whispered.
"Nani?" Michiru demanded.
"The…poison…turns you…into a…monster…" he said through clenched teeth. As if to prove his point, black claws appeared in place of his nails. "Let me…go…" he whispered softly.
"No!" Haruka said in determination.
"Father…I…can't be…saved…" Kieran said. "Let me…go…onegai…"
"Usagi-chan can heal you…" Michiru began.
Kieran screamed in pain, cutting Michiru off. He opened his eyes and glared at them. "Kill me!" he shouted, tears streaming from his eyes.
"I can't…" Michiru whispered, tears streaming down her face.
"Don't make us," Haruka added. Kieran suddenly shrieked in pain, his skin bulging out as he turned into a large grotesque looking monster. Haruka and Michiru stumbled back, staring in horror. The monster snarled at the two and lunged at them. The two Senshi dodged the attack and stared at the creature that had been their son only moments before. Haruka bowed her head. "We've no choice Michiru…"
"I know…"
"Uranus Crystal Power! Make UP!"
"Neptune Crystal Power! Make UP!"
Uranus pulled her Space Sword free. "Gomen…musuko," she whispered. With a fierce yell she slammed the sword into the monster's chest. It screamed in pain as the others ran up. She pulled her weapon free as the monster changed back into Kieran. The two were immediately by his side as he fell to the ground.
Kieran looked at his parents, a smile on his face. "Arigatou…" he whispered, beginning to fade away.
"Kieran…" Neptune whispered.
"Stand…together…" he advised them.
Uranus tightly held his hand. "We're proud of you musuko." Tears streamed from her teal eyes.
He smiled. "Sayonara…" he whispered. His eyes slowly misted over and closed as his head fell to the side, several strands falling over his forehead. He faded away, the small white orbs floating up into the sky.
"You killed him!" Moon exclaimed. "How could you kill…" she began.
"Yameru Sailor Moon," Fighter said softly. "They've been through enough."
"What happened?" Venus asked.
"Damien tried to jump us. Kieran just appeared out of nowhere and…and…" Neptune whispered.
"Damien stabbed him before Kieran could drive him off. The poison turned him into that monster. He said there was no way for him to be healed," Uranus finished in a detached voice.
Moon rested a hand on Uranus' shoulder. "We'll find Damien and stop him," she said to her friend.
Uranus rose to her feet, her eyes dark with anger and rage. "I'll kill him," she whispered. She brushed past the others and walked away.
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Haruka stood on the deserted roof, the wind blowing through her short hair. She bowed her head, her arms over her chest. "So how long did it take that whelp to die?" Damien asked, appearing behind her.
The Wind Senshi turned, rage in her eyes. "You'll pay for killing my son," she snarled. "Uranus Crystal Power! Make UP!"
He laughed. "You cannot touch me Senshi! I've already killed five of your kind. What makes you think you can stop me?"
Uranus pulled her Space Sword out. "None of them were parents." She rushed forward and began attacking, making precise slashes and parries in spite of her anger. She ducked under a slash and gripped her sword.
"Impressive. No Senshi has lasted this long against me," he smirked.
"Just wait till I really get into it," she returned. She spun her sword and the two circled. "You should never have started this crusade Damien."
"My people were killed by Senshi. I had the power to avenge their deaths."
"You're people created Chaos. How did you think the Senshi would react to that?" Uranus demanded.
"It doesn't matter. Once the Senshi are dead, I will rule the universe," he said.
"Not while I'm around," she returned.
"Then I suppose I'll just have to kill you," he smirked. He lifted his sword. "Your son's blood still stains the blade. A fitting end for you to die by it, don't you think so?" he chuckled.
Her eyes narrowed and gold energy flared up around her. "You'll pay for every life you've taken!" She lifted her sword and slammed it down, shouting, "Space Sword Turbulence!" A large wave of energy slammed into Damien, severely cutting his arm and side. She smiled. "Want some more?"
Dark energy flared up around him. "And here I was expecting the Moon Senshi to be giving me the big problem."
"Disappointed?" she asked.
"Not really. Your reputation precedes you. Most Senshi know how great of a warrior you are. Now I understand why." He smiled coldly. "I will take great pleasure in killing you."
Uranus remained silent. Please kami-sama, Kieran…help me, she prayed. "Space Turbulence!" she shouted. Damien dodged the attack. He's too fast to hit with my attacks…I have to fight him physically… she realized.
"You will never defeat me," he smirked. "I have taken in the essence of my god, Chaos. You are nothing!"
Uranus secretly summoned her communicator to her hand and hit the alarm button. "I won't know till I try," she replied. She rushed in and the two began to fight, their swords clashing with each strike. Damien backhanded Uranus and she went sprawling on the roof. She quickly pushed herself up and wiped the blood from her lip. She spat to the side and let out a slow breath.
"Just give up. I swear to make your death quick."
"My son never gave up and neither will I," Uranus returned. "Space Sword Blaster!" she cried. He knocked the attack away and slammed his black glowing fist into her gut. She doubled over in pain and fell to the ground, struggling to stay conscious.
"You can't defeat the darkness. Just give in to it. The pain will end if you do."
Uranus closed her eyes, slowly letting the darkness carry her away. "I can't believe you're giving up," a voice said.
She opened her eyes and found herself in a strange place where everything was white. "What the…where am I?"
"You're on death's door with no chance of being reborn," the voice said.
"What do you mean?" she demanded.
"The dark energy that's invaded your body will prevent you from being reborn. You will be the last Uranus. Your powers will die with you."
"How do you know this? Who are you?" she demanded.
A figure stepped into view. He wore a pair of loose black pants, black boots, and a dark blue sleeveless shirt, the symbols of Uranus and Neptune on each shoulder. His blonde hair with silver streaks was styled similarly to the Starlights. His sea blue eyes were warm and a smile was on his face. A pair of plain black bracers covered his forearms. A silver pendant hung around his neck and a black belt was tied securely around his waist.
Uranus' eyes widened. "K…Kieran?"
He smiled, his silver earrings glinting in the light. "Hai," he simply said. "You need to fight. Mother and Suiren still need you. The Princess and the others need you too. Don't give up. You never did before."
"Damien's too strong," she returned.
"So are you," he countered. "Just believe. You've been touched by the Silver Crystal. It's what made me so powerful as an elemental. Trace amounts of its power are still within you. Just believe."
"Demo…I let you die…" she whispered.
He shook his head. "You saved me. That's all that matters. I don't blame you." He slowly began fading away.
"Matte!" she cried.
"Fight to live Father. Fight to live…and believe…" he said, his voice echoing as he vanished.
Darkness overtook Uranus and she forced her eyes open. She was back on the roof, Damien still laughing over her body. Damien began walking away. Uranus grabbed her sword and pushed herself up. I will defeat him! Uranus shouted in her mind. She straightened, golden blue energy flowing around her as power flooded her body. "This isn't over Damien," she growled.
He spun around and stared at her in shock. "WHAT?" he thundered. "That isn't possible! You should be dead!"
Uranus grinned. "Anything's possible if you believe enough," she said. "Now are we going to fight or just talk?"
"You…will…DIE!" he roared.
"Try it," she challenged. The two rushed at each other, the energy flowing off of them. Uranus slammed her sword down and broke his in half.
He stared at her in shock. "You've been touched by the Silver Crystal…haven't you?" he demanded.
"How do you think I was able to have a son with Neptune?" she returned. She backhanded Damien and he fell to the roof. His hand shot out as he fell and black energy swarmed towards her. A figure suddenly leapt in front of her and knocked the energy away with his bare hand.
"I don't think so Damien."
"You're dead!" Damien cried.
Kieran smiled. He wore a pair of loose black pants, black boots, and a dark blue sleeveless shirt, the symbols of Uranus and Neptune on each shoulder. His blonde hair with silver streaks was styled similarly to the Starlights. His sea blue eyes were warm and a smile was on his face. A pair of plain black bracers covered his forearms. A silver pendant hung around his neck and a black belt was tied securely around his waist.
"Kieran…" Uranus whispered.
He looked back at Uranus. "I figured you'd might need a hand." He turned back to Damien.
"Kieran!" Neptune exclaimed as she and the others ran up.
"Masaka…" Maker whispered.
"This will end NOW!" Damien bellowed.
"Yes it will," Uranus agreed.
"Stay out of this!" Kieran ordered the others. He turned to Uranus. "You too. I don't want you to die again."
"You don't have a say this time Kieran," Uranus returned.
"Yes I do," he returned. "You've used too much energy. Any more and you'll die," he explained. "Believe in me," he said softly. He turned to Damien and knelt down, summoning every ounce of energy he had. He looked up at Damien and smiled. "I won't let my friends and family die in the past!" he shouted and charged forward, silver blue energy forming around him. Damien leapt back and the pair turned into pure energy and fought, the others looking on in amazement.
"It's like our battle with Galaxia…" Healer whispered.
"Sugoi…" Mercury whispered.
Kieran suddenly crashed to the ground, battered and bloodied. Damien fell to his knees, just as badly beaten. Uranus stepped forward. "You're mine! Space Sword Turbulence!" she yelled.
"Submarine Violin Tide!" Neptune shouted. The two attacks merged and slammed into Damien. He fell to the ground, blood dripping from numerous wounds.
"It's still not enough!" Mars cried.
The Starlights looked at each other and nodded. They focused their energy and glared at Damien. "Star Fusion Tempest!" they cried. The combined attack slammed into the evil man.
Kieran pushed himself up to a standing position. He held his hands close to each other. Fire, lightening, earth, air, water, ice…every element began swirling around between his hands. It was engulf by a silver orb. His sea blue eyes glowed with power. "Go back to the shadow!" he shouted. With a roar he hurled his arms out. The orb slammed into Damien and he let out an inhuman scream as he was killed. Kieran smiled, completely drained of energy and barely clinging to consciousness. "Yatta…" he whispered before falling face first to the ground.
Japanese Word Guide:
Onegai: Please.
Musuko: Son
Yameru: Stop (it).
Kami-sama: god(s).
Matte: Wait.
Masaka: Impossible.
Yatta: I did it!
Only the epilogue remains. I know, it was very short. For that I apologize.
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