Chapter 13-Hero Meets Hero

Chibiusa ran up and grabbed Buffy's hands. She pulled the slayer down and gave her a big hug. "I wish you could stay here."

Buffy patted the little girl on the head. "I have my own Hotaru to save. Sailor Moon is coming back now to help you save your Hotaru. Everything will be fine."

The slayer stood up and bowed to the rest of the scouts. "Thank you for taking care of me."

Last, Buffy approached Michiru and Haruka. "Look, I was you two years ago. I was willing to lose the one person I loved the most in order to save the world. Now, when I was asked again to sacrifice someone I love, my little sister, I refused this time. I just couldn't do it anymore. Even if the world gets sucked into hell, the last thing she will see will be me fighting to protect her. So, ask yourself. If this person you are sacrificing is your friend? Your family? Or each other? Would you still say yes? If you have any hesitation just now, then how can you sacrifice anyone? Hotaru has friends and family too. There's always a way. There's gotta be another way."

Michiru and Haruka looked at the soldier in front of them. Slightly taken aback, they gave Buffy an awkward smile. They knew they still had a mission to carry out. If only Buffy and Sailor Moon were right about this….

Buffy paused in front of the portal and braced herself for the pressure she would soon feel. Last time it was painful. She turned back and looked at everyone one last time, and then stepped into the portal.

Whoosh! A strong wind whipped through the tunnel as Buffy stepped in. Then, just as suddenly, the wind stopped. It wasn't chaotic and painful like last time.

Up ahead, something was blinking. Buffy walked closer. It was Sailor Moon and her silver crystal.

The two soldiers approached each other.

Sailor Moon held up her hand, "You must be Buffy. I am Sailor Moon. Nice to meet you."

Buffy shook the sailor senshi's hand. She looked into the senshi's eyes and saw the same sadness reflecting back. Her world was ending too. Her shoulders bear the weight of the world too. Buffy wondered what sacrifices she had to make in the past.

The heroes looked at each other without another word. They could feel each other's pain and sorrow.

A single tear rolled down Sailor Moon's cheek. She wiped it away quickly. "I met Dawn. She is an amazing girl and she is lucky to have you. Dawn made me believe more. I will do everything I can to save Hotaru and the world."

Buffy smiled. "And you will. Both Hotaru and Dawn. They will live. Good luck, Sailor Moon."

"Mmm. Thank you." Sailor Moon nodded. "Good luck, Buffy."

The heroes exited the portal, returning back to their worlds. Each with their own mission, each with their world to save, Buffy and Sailor Moon carried on with their battles. Their brilliance would shine for generations to come. Both heroes would go on and change the entire world.

~The End~

A.N. Thank you to all my readers. This story was so much fun to write, combining two of my favorite shows. Please let me know your thoughts. :D