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Chapter 4
Haruka's P.O.V.
Destruction. Pain. Sorrow. Anger.
Destruction. I looked at the world and saw black. Buildings had been burned down and battered civilians were surrounding the area. I couldn't stop myself from dropping to the ground. My knees hit the ground in a dirty puddle. Blood covered my knees.
Pain. My heart ached. My heart was beating so loud that I thought it would bulldoze through my chest. My whole body hurt. I couldn't get back up. I was permanently put in this position. I dared to get back up and search for survivors but fell back down.
Sorrow. Possibly the worst emotion a person can experience. I was completely drained from all of the yelling. My body was dehydrated from me finally letting go of all the salty tears. I let my emotions escape. It was over, but I was now crumbling to the ground and could never go back.
Anger. The single emotion that could fuel the worst crime. I'm no poet, especially not now. I wanted to rip every person who hurt her to shreds. I wanted nothing more than to cause utter chaos to every human who walked this earth. Everyone who took advantage of her kindness deserved to feel the distress they were now causing. My body was raging, it was begging for revenge.
I awoke with a jolt. I sighed when I realized it was all a horrible dream. I rolled over on my back and looked at the ceiling. The emotions I felt in the dream sent tremors through my body. The hairs at the nape of my neck were standing. I had goosebumps on every inch of skin.
"Good morning, love. Did you have a nightmare?"
I turned over to see the familiar cobalt blue hair trailing down her perfect skin. The ocean like waves framed her beautiful face. I rolled over and pinned her to the bed. Her wonderful laugh filled the room.
"Not at all, Michi," I lied.
I shouldn't have tried to lie. I knew she would see right through the attempt. Her eyes found mine alarmed. I rested my head on her chest and thought of what to say.
"It was bad, Michi. Much worse than when Galaxia was around. The world had no life to it whatsoever. If you hadn't been born in this world you would have never thought there was such a thing as color on this planet." I shuddered at the thought of having another vision like that. I recalled everything that happened last night: meeting the Shittenou and the goddess nearly getting beheaded. I squeezed my eyes shut as I remembered all the blood that came with it.
"Ruka, it was just a dream," she sighed. "Are you okay?"
I turned to speak but no words came out. I searched through my wide range of vocabulary and couldn't find a single phrase to answer her question with. I was okay, wasn't I?
"The wind is fretful. Something is coming, Michi, and I don't think we will be able to stop it this time," I mused.
"The sea is turbulent as well. You needn't worry, love. We will get through this. We always do," she said.
"But Michi-"
She attacked me with a kiss that sent my worries away, temporarily. She deepened the kiss that sent shivers up my spine. She pushed me over and straddled me. I felt her lightning speed pulse shudder through my body. I raked my hands through her silky hair as she ran her hands hungrily up my shirt to cup my breast. A soft moan engulfed the room as her hands found their true purpose.
I flipped her over taking back my rightful position. I bent my head so both of us could feel the pleasure of being loved. As Michiru was about to climax, Hotaru started banging on the door.
"Haruka-papa! Michiru-mama! Setsuna-mama has something important she needs to tell us!" She cried.
"For the love of Serenity! Can there ever be a peaceful moment in this house!" I grumbled.
Michiru giggled and got out of the bed. She pranced over to her dresser and put her silk nightdress back on. "We better get going, Setsuna is a very impatient woman I'll have you know."
"So am I," I growled as I pulled a very willing Michiru back into my lap. Hotaru continued to bang on the door.
Michiru got up groaning and went to the door. "Okay, we hear you. We will be down in ten minutes," she said dismissively. She walked into the bathroom and came out in a lavender sundress. We walked downstairs and greeted the two psychics.
"Good morning to you too," I said flatly.
"That new sailor senshi needs to be taken care of."
My blood began to run cold. I remembered vividly again what had happened to her. It was almost like she came back to life just in time to kill the youma. She took them out without breaking a sweat. Momentarily she was lying in my arms so peacefully. I didn't want to let her go. An image came to my mind when our skin touched. A woman, with red hair tied in a braid, in a ravishing grey dress was running away from me. I was chasing her in what looked like one of the Moon Palace's gardens.
When I came back to sanity, her sapphire eyes saw straight through my teal ones. She knew I had another vision. When she was out of my grasp, I couldn't help but feel so empty. My usual hostility towards strangers evaporated when she came into the picture.
"Have you seen something, Setsuna?" Michiru asked.
"Yes, now listen. She is dangerous and mustn't be trusted," Setsuna explained.
"She saved our lives and if I can recall, she saved yours as well," I said.
Setsuna looked down into her tea. She watched the steam rise for a moment before she pulled regretful eyes back up to us. "She is not as she seems I am afraid. Queen Beryl has risen. She has been regaining her strength after Sailor Moon defeated Galaxia. The youma are so much stronger than they were before. I assume she has aligned herself with someone else. I can't determine who she is aligned with."
"What does this have to do with her?" I questioned between clenched teeth.
Setsuna locked gazes with me for only an instant before she began to explain. "Her name is Seleine. She is Beryl's successor. She was- a sailor senshi gone rogue. Her heart was born dark, she is the same age as you. We took her in as our own when we discovered she had senshi powers. They call her the Heart of Darkness. The Heart of Darkness is the opposite of the Light of Hope, if we keep her alive she will be the end of all of us. No loose ends."
Seleine P.O.V.
As I was padding out of my new victim's apartment, the oxygen suddenly got sucked out of my lungs. I collapsed to the ground and started gasping for air. I knew she wanted to see me, but I didn't think she would go as far as to nearly kill me. A figure appeared to me and lifted me up. A change of scenery occurred that informed me we had teleported. I fell on my back when I was dropped to the ground.
"The little wretch has finally arrived. I see that your powers have finally reached their peak, congratulations," a sarcastic voice said above me.
I glanced up and saw Beryl sitting on her throne. Her hair was blowing in the non-existent wind and her beady red eyes scanned over me. I tried to get up when Zoisite kicked me back down. I grabbed his ankle and flipped him over. I thrust my sai deep into his peripheral artery preventing him from getting back up. He let out a cry that gave me a pleasant shiver.
"Hello, Mother," I said and bowed. "Have the ligaments in your arms grown back yet?"
A broad smile came to her face. She was starting to remind me of the Joker. "You always were the most cunning and cocky one of all my soldiers. The confidence you project is almost overwhelming, but not quite. I shall give you one more chance to come home. Leave those sailor monstrosities to me. I know of a way to convert Serenity to our side and soon, the other senshi will follow. Interested?" she asked with a quirked eyebrow.
"Nice try, Mother," I said grinning. I looked around the cavern and saw her minions. "Who brought you back mother?"
"That doesn't matter. What matters is that I want you back by my side. After all, you are my successor," she said. When she dies I could actuallt inherit the throne. I admit, it does sound slightly appealing. "If Serenity is the problem, I have ways to get her to join us."
"Serenity is as good as they come. She will never be on your side." I said dismissively. I have my doubts though if push came to shove she would convert if she had to.
Her vile laughter filled the room. Her red eyes sought out mine. "Something you'd like to share?" I inquired.
"Like all mortals who are curious, wish to be something they are not or wish for what they can't have. She wants both. She wishes to be reckless and break the rules. She wishes to be with the one she truly loves but knows the earth and the moon must be reunited. With just a little push she will gladly come to our side," Beryl announced.
I looked back up at her with a sly grin. "Dear sweet Mummy. You really think I'm that simple-minded? Serenity will see to it that your head is on a stake for suggesting it," I said in a low menacing voice.
Beryl reached out to grab my neck. I teleported out and mentally cut my link with her, the only mother I truly had. Another out to kill me, surprise surprise. I pray that Serenity will one day bring these two clans back together. I felt the spirits shake with fear and anticipation.
I closed my eyes and concentrated on my aura. The vision came to me slowly. Annihilation is coming to earth, and it will obliterate every living thing in sight. I stumbled down the side of the wall and began to tremble. Tears threatened to spill out of my eyes. I'm not strong enough to do this on my own.
I calmed myself down and checked my link with Usagi. I felt her terror pulse through me. Usagi is in danger. I transformed and teleported through the connection. I landed in the high school courtyard. I found Kunzite holding Sailor Moon by the throat. Tuxedo Kamen was fighting Zoisite. The Inner Senshi were fighting the youma, while Sailor Uranus and Neptune were fighting Jadeite and Nephrite. My anger spiked and the ground below me began to crack. Lightning shot out around me drawing the attention as I soared closer. I felt my eyes jolt with electricity as they resembled blue electricity. The lightning struck every youma around.
"Let my sister go, Kunzite! Would you like to feel the lightning ignite every atom in your entire body?" I threatened.
Kunzite smiled as he turned Sailor Moon around and thrust his sword toward her neck. I felt a presence behind me as I was choosing where to pounce and flipped over Beryl. She reached out to suck my immortality when I propelled my sai into her back.
"About five inches away from her heart. Just a little bit higher and-" I tilt the sai upwards as Beryl screamed in agony. "I will be your new queen."
"Stop!" Kunzite screeched as I was about to pierce Beryl's heart.
He let Sailor Moon go. She quickly came to my side. I stood protectively in front of her and slowly drew the sai out of Beryl's back. I threw Beryl to the ground causing Kunzite to jump to her aid. As soon as he reached her, he disappeared along with the other Shittenou. I spun around and frantically searched Sailor Moon for injuries.
Her eyes never left my face, even when I pulled her badly injured arm towards me. I examined her arm and tore part of my fuku to bandage the wound. I felt Sailor Pluto sneak up behind me and point her scepter at my back.
"Ah, Setsuna. How lovely of you to make your presence known. Did you know she was in danger?" I asked cockily, already knowing the answer.
"Of course, but I knew you would come to her rescue. Now back away from the princess!" She ordered.
I put my hands up and backed away. As I was taking my third step, I felt a rush of the wind against my back. Usagi tackled Setsuna to the ground! She transformed into her Princess Serenity dress. I stepped forward and changed into my dress.
"I don't believe we have properly met. My name is Seleine." I held out my hand to help her up when I felt metal stab into my rib cage. The metal was pulled out before I pitched forward.
