OMG!! They're found out! This episode is going to be like one of those silent times, when everything is happening, but there's no background music or anything; makes it all ominous. My layout for Part 1 is complete. Now I have to finish the layout for Part 2. It's shorter than this one, but still just as good...hopefully. The fight scene in here was ripped from a certain movie. If you like Final Fantasy, you might have a good chance of a guess. I'll reveal it next episode. Anyway, here we go!

Episode: Confrontation with the Moon

A dark cloud loomed through the team's hearts. But rather than keeping grudges against Anna, everyone decided to sympathize with her. Along with Aoshi and Darien, they talked about everything at Cherry Hill Temple.

Rini "Mommy vaguely talked about the other scouts. I've never seen them before."

Darien "When did you find out the truth, Anna?"

She kept quiet. Anna blankly stared at the ground while sitting on the side of the temple. Everyone else surrounded her as they learned the truth.

Raye "Are you sure it's Amara and Michelle?"

Anna became irritated. She kept convincing them to accept the gut-wrenching truth.

Anna "Amara Tenoh is Sailor Uranus and Michelle Kaioh is Sailor Neptune! I found out the day of the blowout sale. And by now, they surely know who we are."

Lita "I already know Amara's got some problem up her ass, but now that she's Uranus, I just wanna give her the ol' one-two."

Amy "Violence isn't the answer."

Mina "We had to use violence to save you, Amy. Remember?"

Everyone reluctantly agreed. No matter how they looked at it, Amara and Michelle were their enemies.

Aoshi "This still leaves one question: why do they want pure heart crystals?"

Serena "As far as we know, none of us have them."

Rini "Don't forget about Kaori Knight! Her group is still looking for them."

Raye growled.

Raye "We still don't know enough! Who else would know about pure heart crystals?!"

Lita "What if we talked to Amara and Michelle about all of it?"

Darien "We probably won't get anything. I doubt they'll want to talk to us."

Mina "Who cares about what they want?"

Anna "I don't."

Everyone looked at her as Anna finally responded.

Anna "I, for one, don't care a single frickin' bit about what they want. All they want are pure heart crystals, no matter what the circumstances are, no matter who has them. Besides Serena and Rini, each and every one of us knocked on Death's door. And he almost opened it every time."

Lita "There's no way we're letting them get away with that."

Anna "You bet we aren't. I'm tired of the sick crap they pull. If they're up to something, I wanna know, and I wanna know now."

Darien "So we find out them."

Mina "And beat the truth right out of Amara and Michelle."

Amy "This has gone beyond logical reasoning."

Lita "It doesn't matter, as long as we understand."

Rini "I want to meet them."

Raye "Oh, we will. We'll meet them with a team full of punches."

Aoshi "They're gonna regret messing with us."

Serena "Let's have another chat with them. What do you say, Anna?"

Anna nodded. No matter what happens, they were gonna find out Amara and Michelle's plans were.

Raye stared off at the garden while blossom petals blew in the air. It was only more than a month ago when her heart crystal was taken. She was the first from the team to fall victim to the heart snatchers. That was also the day Amara criticized the temple. Who knew that the person who hurt her feelings the most would also be their enemy? She shook with anger at the thought of not realizing it sooner.

Aoshi walked over to the side of the temple. A couple of weeks ago, his own kodachi went against him and critically wounded Anna. He had no way of protecting her. He broke his promise. Aoshi felt ashamed that Anna helped him instead. But then his shame subsided when Anna came up and held his hand.

Anna "Come on...we gotta go."

The team left the temple with full confidence. After passing a few familiar areas, Darien noticed a certain side of the park where he was close to death. His love for Serena helped renew the power of the silver crystal. That was also the last time he called her Meatball Head. But the happy feeling disappeared when he remembered sharing his ambitions with Amara and Michelle. They knew his weakness. For once, Darien wished Anna never introduced him to them.

As more mixed feelings came through the team, Mina stopped in front of the park for a moment. The heart from Valentine's Day was long gone. The scouts bravely stood up to revive her heart crystal. She was very grateful for their help. To think she almost had a crush on Amara...Mina trembled with disgust. That was the only time she hated video games. Mina regretted dragging Anna around the town that day.

Anna slightly Andrew while they passed Game Crown. Lita looked up and saw the Fruit Parlor, The window she through was already replaced with brand new glass. Sailor Galaxy chased Uranus and Neptune after they took her crystal. It was hard to believe that they were the same people who encouraged her to become a chef. Lita clenched her fists while thinking of her attempt to escape.

Only a few blocks away from the arcade was the jewelry shop Mrs. Baker owned. Anna was reluctant of passing through the area; the memories reappeared in her head. The images flashed before her eyes: the crystal monster, the tacks, the path to run into...and Amara and Michelle's transformation. Anna never knew if they actually wanted to take her crystal or not. But she could tell that they didn't care, as long as they fulfill their 'mission'. She didn't care if they cared; all she wanted was the truth. Her wish of everyone living peacefully was disrupted by them.

As they drew closer to their living quarters, Amy looked up at the library. The window that Sailor Galaxy and Uranus crashed through was patched up with plastic and tape. Even after the revelation, Uranus and Neptune continued with their quest to find pure hearts. Amy felt that Sailor Galaxy has been fighting deep down to know what's right. She kept insisting on revealing her troubles and come clean. Now Amy wished she never suggested it at all.

Serena looked around at her friends and boyfriend. She couldn't even imagine all the pain they've been through. Perhaps fate was in her favor. Or maybe Serena had a pure heart all along, waiting to be revealed...

Darien "I think this is it."

The team looked up to see a hotel with only two levels. Despite its height, the hotel was prestigious and fancy.

Lita "Obviously, they'd be crashing somewhere like this. Damn preps..."

Serena stepped up before them.

Serena "I'm going. I'll talk to them and try to reason."

Anna "Not alone, you won't."

Anna stepped forward and smiled with courage.

Anna "I was the first one to learn about them. So, it's kind of my fault."

She rubbed her head and nervously chuckled. Still, no one blamed Anna for her faults.

Raye "We'll wait out here."

Lita "In case they try to escape."

Mina "Don't worry. We'll get them."

Amy "Take care."

Darien "Be safe."

Serena turned and nodded.

Aoshi "And come back unharmed."

To say that Anna will be unharmed is an understatement. Somehow, someway, she always got into fights.

Serena and Anna proceeded into the hotel and went up the elevator. Their hearts were beating at an incredible speed with anticipation. But they never expected to face them in an aquarium!

On the second floor, Amara and Michelle stared at the fish in the surrounding tanks. The tanks emitted a blue glow in the dark room.

Amara "You came. We expected you. How have you been?"

Anna "All right. Been easy with the concept lately."

Amara "I'm not surprised."

Serena "What do you mean?"

But they stayed silent. Anna didn't care; she got used to their stubborn ways. Instead, she remembered the information at hand.

Anna "Who are the Death Busters? Why do they want hearts?"

Michelle "Plain and simple: they want to destroy the world."

Serena and Anna gulped. They've encountered enemies that wanted to conquer the world, but never destroy it.

Serena "How do they do that? What role do the pure hearts play?"

Amara "Heh...guess it's story telling time."

Anna and Serena walked closer, still aware that they could be attacked.

Michelle "Somewhere, deep in space, there is the Tau Ceti Star System."

Anna (Ta...doo-hickey...Star-huh?)

Already, she was confused.

Amara "A rogue alien called the Pharaoh 90 awaits there."

Anna "What does it have to do with the Death Busters and the pure hearts?"

Michelle "If Pharaoh 90 comes into contact with any planet, the planet will see an unfortunate end."

Amara "The Death Busters are planning to summon it with its long lost controller: the Mistress."

Serena (...Could Kaori Knight be this 'mistress'?)

Michelle "The Mistress died long ago, but her soul was reborn into someone else. She is weak."

Amara "That's where the pure heart crystals come into play. They give her ultimate power."

Anna "So that's why you want the pure heart crystals: to stop her, right?"

They closed their eyes and nodded.

Serena "Then let's work together. They're hurting everyone and we need to stop them."

Amara "You're joking, right? Us? Work with you?"

Anna "There's nothing wrong with it."

Amara "EVERYTHING'S wrong with it. We're from completely different places."

Anna "Yeah, but we have the same duty: to protect the universe and the people living here."

Michelle "That may be...but your motives are nothing like ours."

Amara "All of you are too weak. You don't have the strength to defeat the Death Busters."

Serena "Well, like I said before, we should work together."

Amara "And, like I said before...no way."

Michelle "We work alone. Of course...there are going to be some obstacles in our way."

Amara turned to Serena and Anna with cold eyes. They could sense that something was wrong.

Amara "The obstacle cannot interfere, no matter what."

Anna "Obstacle?"

Amara "The moon's power...is not enough to save the world."

Anna's eyes widened. She had an idea of what would happen next.

But it was all too late when Amara reached out for Serena's locket. Anna shot out her hand and grabbed Amara's wrist.

Anna "Don't even think about it."

Amara "You think you can stop me?"

Anna "More than that..."

She thrusted Amara back, almost twisting her wrist. Anna stood in front of Serena, protecting the princess.

Anna "I plan on whupping your ass."

Michelle "Don't be foolish. How can you even expect to defeat the Death Busters? You, a solar scout, are not even a match for Amara."

Anna "Prove me wrong, but I seem to remember beating her last time at the Fruit Parlor incident. Replay?"

Amara chuckled.

Amara "Why not?"

Anna turned to Serena with a softer face.

Anna "If I lose...if I lose...run back down and regroup with the others. That way they can't get the crystal. Got it?"

Serena "But what about you?"

Anna "I'll try to stop them as much as I can. Just run."

Serena nodded. Anna nodded back and turned to face Amara. Serena stepped away from harm as Anna thought of some way to defeat Amara.

Anna (I used it once, and I'll use it again. I just hope nothing goes wrong.)

She stared straight into Amara's eyes. Her opponent showed no sign of emotion except hostility. Anna gathered all her strength and prepared for battle.

Amara "Weaklings first."

Anna glared. Since Amara offered the first strike, she gladly took it. She ran towards Amara and readied her right fist. But Amara saw it. She held up her left arm and blocked Anna's punch.

Amara (Will she release her left hook?)

Anna kept going. Her left fist came up and hit Amara across the face. Once Amara dropped her guard, she raised her right fist and punched her face again. Left, right, left...Anna kept wailing. Her fists began to weaken and she thought of another plan. Once Amara was able to get a view of her opponent, all she saw was Anna's foot coming in for a roundhouse kick at her face.

By then, Amara grew irritated. She finally saw an opening and took her chance. With all her strength, Amara slammed her fist straight into Anna's face. The challenger flew back, but remembered to balance herself. She turned the fall into a backflip and landed on her feet.

Anna (Okay, that hurt.)

Anna ran up and crouched. Her right leg swung around at Amara's feet, but she jumped over to catch an advantage.

But she didn't get one. Anna got to her feet and punched Amara again in the face. Amara stumbled to the right. Anna jumped up and ricocheted off the aquarium tanks.

Anna "Ha!"

She kicked Amara's face again. Amara backflipped while enduring the pain. Anna ran up as she started to come up again. She raised her right foot...
Up! Down! Up and backflip!

By then, Amara's head was throbbing.

Amara (Enough with my head!)

Anna landed nimbly on her feet again. She charged up to Amara and attempted to slam her into the wall. But Amara finally regained power and held up her arm to block the attack. She pushed Anna back and stood tall.

Feeling little pain, Anna slid back while blocking Amara's push. She looked up to see Amara's fist coming her way. Anna shot out a hand...
GRAB!!
Her palm wrapped around Amara's wrist. Anna shoved it aside and tackled straight into Amara. Finally, she found another weak point. Anna clenched her left fist and prepared again.

But Amara saw it.

Amara (There!)

Amara's finger straightened on her left hand.

Her fist came in closer. Anna felt victory again until she felt complete pain and agony on her right side.
Amara drove her fingers deeper into the wound. Anna completely forgot about the wound from the swordsman that took Aoshi's crystal.
Immediately, Anna fell, clutching her side to stop the pain. It didn't help. She could feel the blood seeping through her shirt.

Serena "Anna!"

Serena frantically ran towards Anna. But a hand shot out and grabbed the locket on her chest. Michelle decided to 'play' as well.

Serena "What are you doing!?"

Michelle wrenched off the locket and shoved Serena to the ground.

Michelle "No obstacles."

She turned and walked towards Amara, paying no attention to Anna's pain as she passed by.

Amara turned and walked as well. Two large doors suddenly opened and revealed a helipad atop the hotel. A black helicopter waited for them to board it.

Serena helped Anna get up to her feet. She began staggering as the bleeding slowly ceased.

Anna "The...the crystal...!!"

But they were too late. Amara and Michelle boarded the chopper with the silver crystal in their hands. They started the engine and the propellers moved.

Down at the bottom, the team shielded themselves from the sudden in the air. They looked up and saw a helicopter leaving the hotel.

Darien "Serena!? Anna!?"

They looked closer to see two figures on the building waving at them frantically. Their view kept changing from the figures to the helicopter heading towards an unchartered island.

Anna "After them! They have the crystal!!"

Can you guess the fight scene? I'm sorry if everything's so vague. I'm trying to limit the length of each episode.

Next time on Sailor Galaxy Chronicles:

Galaxy "You guys go and get the silver crystal."

Blue "There's a reason we're called the Witches FIVE."

Venus "The pure heart crystals?"

"Now they belong to me."

2nd to last episode of S arc!!