A/N: Yay yay yay! Petal-chan has finally updated! Sorry for it being so late. I had the last chapter written out in a notebook, but I just hadn't found a chance to sit down and type it up. -Snif- I should never have allowed myself to get hooked on Final Fantasy VII . . . . or the RPG Maker 2003 . . . But, enough simpering! Time to update for the last time!

Disclaimer: DUH! It's the last time . . . only the Elemental Sentinels belong to me . . . read the last chapter! YAYZA! Erhem . . . read.

Epilogue

Lan leaned back in his seat outside the Lunar Café. The team was in a way celebrating their recent victory with milkshakes and french fries. The only thing that could have made it better was if the Elemental Sentinels could have come. Lan thought back to their conversation a few days before . . .

-

They had been in Adriel's apartment, sprawled out on the floor and furniture. Lan had been perched on a coffee table.

"But why? Why do you have to go?" he asked.

"Because, we just got a call from Cody the other day," Adriel had explained. There are more Elementals to awaken. I wish we could stay longer . . ."

"I understand," Chaud replied. "We can't always depend on you to help us through. We need to learn to stand on our own two feet."

"It's not like we're not fond of you guys. We are! We just have business elsewhere," Sita explained. "And besides, you've completed your training. You're a full team now!"

"Besides that, you gained power-ups!" Adriel continued. "In case you hadn't noticed, your costumes have also changed."

Lan had looked down at his pin. It looked very similar to his old one, but instead of being gold, the symbol was etched in gold in a mother-of-pearl base. The girls pins had changed to oval-shaped pendants though. (With their symbols on them, of course)

"Yeah, I was kinda wondering about that," Lan had said. "What's happened?"

"Well, your powers kinda . . . evolved. You're more powerful now. Now you have more attacks and stronger abilities, as well as a new Henshin phrase. It's similar to your old one; just insert the word 'Crisis' in between your element and the word 'Power.' So, yours, Lan, would be Light Crisis Power."

After they had throughly explained the new powers, everyone said a tearful goodbye, promising to write, or e-mail or call. They exchanged phone numbers and e-mail addresses. The girls hugged and cried; the guys had simply joked around and tried to act brave. Lance explained that he was saving up to buy his own net navi.

"And when I've got him, I'll come back and kick your butt!" he had teased.

"Oh Yeah?" Lan and Megaman chimed in unison. Then, all three had burst into peals of laughter. Finally, though, and all too soon, it was time to go. A wave of sadness washed over the six Elementals as their older friends left. Somehow, it felt as if they might never see each other again.

-

Lan leaned forward and took a sip of his chocolate milkshake and listened happily to the disjointed chatter around him. Everything felt so much like it had before. Why didn't he feel any different? He sensed that there should be a hollow, a feeling of something missing, but he didn't. It was just . . . wrong that he didn't feel any different.

Time flowed by, and soon, everyone was ready to go. The milkshakes and french fries were paid for and they were all about to head their separate ways. That's when it happened.

A sound of screaming shattered the peaceful air, and Lan saw several people run towards him down the street. A four-legged beast lumbered forwards, snapping and snarling. Lan shot a look at the other five, and they all raced forwards, lining up across the street.

Around a corner a block or so away, a white face emerged from the shadows and peered down the street. Silver hair flowed like water around his face. A golden hand brushed his shoulder and a bright, sun-gold head emerged out of the shadows near his arm.

"Worried?" the young woman's voice asked. The man nodded slightly. "You know they can handle it. They have reached the age when they can go solo. Let them go . . ." she whispered.

The man watched the six take out their pins and pendants. Their voices carried down the now silent street, resounding off the deserted buildings.

"Light Crisis Power!"

"Love Crisis Power!"

"Ice Crisis Power!"

"Air Crisis Power!"

"Earth Crisis Power!"

"Wood Crisis Power!"

"TRANSFORM!"

The globes of light swirled around them, melding their clothes into their costumes. Then, the globes dissapated with a surge of the elements. The man sighed from his post.

"I was worried that they might not be ready, but . . . I am reassured. They are indeed ready." He turned to his companion. "Come now Sita. It's time we were off." With that, he and the girl disappeared into the shadows, as voices echoed back to them.

"You are a bad creature, a construct of darkness! I'll not let you survive! I'm Guardian Radiance!"

"I will protect these people with Love! I'm Sailor Amore!"

"You'll shiver with fear under the frigid power of Guardian Glacier!"

"Prepare for a loss! My name is Sailor Zephyr!"

"You'll hurt a lot when I'm through! I'm Guardian Crag!"

"I, Sailor Oasis, will vanquish you with the durability of Wood!"

Lan posed in the middle. "We're the Elemental Warriors! And with the powers of the Elements . . ."

All six concluded, "WE WILL PUNISH YOU!"

A/N: So! It's all over! I feel so relieved! I guess I was in such a happy mood today, that I just decided to type it up! We went back to school today! (Yeah, I'm a geek, but I like the solidity of the schedule. Just not the uniforms.) So, from me to you, here's a late Christmas present (or New Years . . .) See you! Look for my next story, Megaman NT Warrior: Protecting The Elements! Coming to your future! BYE! (And review with the pretty purple button!)