Sometimes You Just need to Believe

by Rhinoa Lunar

This is just one of many possibilities post-Sailor Stars that could have been. The Starlights have gone home. Princess Serenity not only healed Galaxia, and Earth while releasing all the stolen Star Seeds, but used the silver crystal to heal much more.

25. Chapter 25

Sometimes You Just Need to Believe Chapter 25

I still do not own anything by the amazing Naoko-sensei. =( But I love her work so much I had to borrow some of it. ^_^

(I am sorry it took so long to update…My computer got a nasty virus somehow…Don't ask me I never open strange emails and I only went to sites I knew and somehow it still happened.) Anyway, I have to reinstall regular Word and am now using Word Works or whatever it is called. I can't access my other chapters. =( Ok, something happens in this chapter that was heart-wrenching to do. I knew from the beginning that it had to be done but that did not make it any easier to write. I changed the means of it since I felt this was a better way to go. As promised the Shitennu have arrived. There will only be one chapter after this one and an epilogue before I start the sequel. I will warn you the sequel will not be a drama but a focus on love and something else. Kudos to a few readers who made good guesses as to someone who is revealing their identity…well sort of, in this chapter; Jovian Sun, nequam-tenshi, you were right about the bestower of the Dream of Dreams…but who will she give it to??? Also to everyone who's been asking, Galaxia plays a bigger role this chapter and finally leaves Kinmoku. ^_^ She plays a bigger part in chapter 26, but she has some more character development here. The last chapter is already about a quarter written. Please don't hate me for what had to happen in this chapter. I've written unpublished stories with friends where I had to do similar things because they were needed for the story. For everyone who reads, reviews, or subscribes, I thank you all so much! ^_^ You really do make my day.)

Kakyuu and Yaten laid Mamoru down on the out folded sleeper-sofa. Someone was to always be near him. Taiki's scientific specialties were more based in astrophysics and string theory than in biology. The bullet wound was in Mamoru's chest but it was not where the heart was. None of them knew how to safely remove it. The best thing they could think of was to keep him still and calm, allowing him to sleep whoever possible. With the coming storm they knew that may be difficult. They would also need to clean and redress the wound every few hours to keep it from becoming infected until it closed up. How long that took was anybody's guess. No one wanted to be the first to say he was losing a lot of blood, so they remained silent regarding that fact.

Usagi was beside herself in grief and Seiya was refusing to allow her to lift a finger in her current state. 'She really does care deeply for him,' thought Seiya as he cradles the sobbing Usagi in his arms. 'How can one so strong be so delicate? I love her so much, funny girl…My funny girl…My funny Odango.'

Luckily, the personal shopper for the Three Lights had purchased a heavy duty first aid kit that Taiki found while unpacking the grocery bags. Taiki then asked Seiya to help him board up the skylights with the plywood sitting beside the bags. Seiya hesitated, but when Usagi seemed to calm herself a bit and Kakyuu and Yaten agreed to keep an eye on her, Seiya complied.

It seemed that between Healer fully transformed, Kakyuu, and Usagi with the power of the Silver Crystal could do nothing for Mamoru except keep him sleeping comfortably. The wound did not look good at the first or even the second rewrapping. Kakyuu and Healer tried to protect Usagi from their tears but she saw through them. They were as afraid for Mamoru as she was. The only blessing in the matter was that Mamoru was resting peacefully under the spell of the Silver Crystal. Had he been awake he would have most certainly been in pure agony. Still, the Starlights insisted on keeping a bottle of whisky by Mamoru's side at all times. On their first world tour they had heard in Ireland that a good painkiller was whiskey. If Mamoru were to wake up they demanded that he be made to drink some.

Seiya finally convinced Usagi to go to bed. She was exhausted both from the battle with the other senshi and the battle to save Mamoru. She was weak from using the crystal so much. Seiya carried her to their room and laid her down on the bed. Carefully he took her hair out of it's constraints and guided her into her pajamas. He snuggled with her until they fell asleep in each other's arms. Seiya's last thoughts before falling asleep were about how his Odango had not discriminated or shrunk back from the embrace she received while 'he' was Fighter. Odango accepted both Seiya AND Fighter as her love equally. It had been so relieving to know that for certain. Sure she had said she loved Seiya for everything he was including Fighter, but it is another thing to be confronted by it.

Setsuna came through the gates and was met with the sight of Helios trying to teach Hotaru some of the mediocre meditation-based yoga poses and techniques. Poor Hotaru was obviously not getting the hang of things and kept falling down. Helios never laughed at her or lost his patience with her. This was his Maiden's best friend. She was allowed to be exactly who and what she was without argument or complaint.

"So, Setsuna-san, what did you find?" Helios had a hint of desperation in his gentle voice. "Is everything well with my Maiden and her world in the future?"

"Not a single change that affects Small Lady has occurred. Though a few things I can not mention have been altered ever so slightly," Setsuna said trying to hide the pain in her voice.

Hotaru caught on immediately and was not satisfied with Setsuna's answer. "How 'small' are these changes and why are you so upset by them?"

Helios watched without interrupting. Hotaru knew Setsuna better. What he heard in their conversation could help him try to find a way to slow down the breaking down of the barrier between Earth and Elysion.

"The barrier will be broken," Setsuna blurted out. "There is no stopping it now. I am sorry, Helios."

Helios gasped. He had not felt any major movement, but there had been some breeches made. Nightmares were becoming reality in parts of the world. It seemed with each 'natural' disaster the areas affected were filling with holes between the two worlds. He had been to pre-occupied with the movement of the Dream of Dreams as of late. 'That's getting very close now,' he thought.

"Are you sure we can't stop it, Setsuna-mama," Hotaru pleaded.

Setsuna shook her head no. "It is unavoidable now. I have always known Serenity-hime would be the one to break the seal. I have always known the major events that would happen…But this…This I can not tell you."

"Its ok, Setsuna-mama," Hotaru said. "I understand." What exactly Hotaru understood was not clear. Something in her eyes revealed she knew more than she was letting on.

"We'd better go and see if the others have found the stones yet," Setsuna said drying her eyes. The time senshi waved her key-staff and opened a window to the living room of the Starlights' apartment. The first thing she saw made her collapse to the ground. Hotaru and Helios rushed to her side and came to the conclusion that she had fainted. It was no wonder as to why once the pair looked up. They saw Mamoru laying unconscious with bloody bandages on his chest.

Helios let out a terrible cry. Hotaru steadied her new friend and assured him that Endymion was alive and well. What she did not say was that Endymion no longer dwelled in the body of Chiba Mamoru. She could feel his soul, and she knew exactly where it was. The keeper of death and rebirth had to keep some secrets just as the time senshi had to keep hers. It was to protect the balance of the world.

Yaten and Kakyuu motioned for the others to come to the dining room once Setsuna regained consciousness, leaving Taiki and Luna to watch over Mamoru.

"Just what the hell happened tonight?" Setsuna was trying to yell in a whispered tone.

"The stones were collected," Yaten said.

"We were confronted by Serenity and Mamoru distracted her long enough for Sailor Moon to try and free the senshi using her crystal," Kakyuu said. "They have Uranus and Neptune now."

"So all we have left are those of us here and Jupiter? With any luck we might have the Shitennu in time?" Helios did not look happy about these circumstances.

Hotaru grabbed the stones and ordered everyone to stay behind. "It might be safer for you to watch from the Gates of Time, Setsuna-mama. We can't let her catch you. Bringing everyone there is a lot safer than allowing the living into the Underworld. If they go there with me, they will die."

"But we all died last time," Kakyuu reminded Hotaru.

"I have found another way. I will be the only one to die when the time comes," Hotaru said.

Yaten started to say something but stopped herself.

Helios looked as though he may cry.

Hotaru brought forth her glaive, and carrying her Book of the Dead and the four stones, she jumped through the window she had opened. When it closed up she was now face-to-face with the Shitennu. "I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long," she said with a smile.

"We've been remembering things…" Kunzite paused. "We were once, shall we say friends, with the Sailor Senshi weren't we?"

Hotaru's smile grew wider. "Yes, though you and Zoicite were a couple in that lifetime as well."

"I found comfort in Sailor Mars," Nephrite said quietly. He seemed almost embarrassed.

"I was alone," Jaedite said. "I never had the nerve to go for the one I wanted. She would never have said yes anyway."

'Uranus or Neptune,' thought Hotaru. 'He's right about that. Those two will be together every lifetime as will Kunzite and Zoicite. Hotaru laid each stone out in a circle. With a twirl of her glaive, four crystal coffins rose up behind each stone. "I need each of you to pick up your stone and stand where I laid it."

The Shitennu complied. What did they really have left to lose since they were dead?

Hotaru began to speak in a strange and old language as her senshi uniform replaced her gown. The Shitennu could not understand a word of it, but as she passed over each one she swiped her glaive just inches above their heads. As the glaive passed over them the men became encased in the crystal coffins and the stones began to penetrate into their chest right at the heart. After the initial shock of being in a clear coffin faded, the Shitennu were grateful as Saturn waved her glaive in a great circle around them all and they appeared in the Starlights' dining room. Once the stones had been completely absorbed into the hearts of the Shitennu, Saturn said a few more things in that ancient language, and the coffins disappeared leaving the Shitennu very much alive and confused.

"She really did it," Jaedite exclaimed.

"I must say even regaining those memories I had not expected that I could believe in a Sailor Senshi from this time," Kunzite said. "Hotaru-hime, please accept my apologies on behalf of my men. Knowing what we know now it was wrong of us to doubt you."

Zoicite was drawn to the sorrowful look on Priest Helios' face. "What's wrong," he demanded.

"Mamoru-san…He's been badly injured and we have no means of treating him," was all the priest could bring himself to say before bowing down into more silent prayers for his friend. No matter if he held Endymion-sama within him anymore or not, Helios liked Mamoru and knew how much love was in the man's heart for his Maiden. Anyone who could appreciate his Maiden as a beautiful person with a perfect dreamer's heart deserved his constant prayers.

"What about that crystal," Nephrite demanded. "She can save everybody and everything but she can not heal him?"

"Its not that simple, Kakyuu said.

The Shitennu recognized Kakyuu-hime and knelt to her in respect.

"Please, I don't even ask my friends, the Starlights, to do that here so I don't expect it from you." Kakyuu smiled warmly at the four men.

"We can not take him to a doctor because they'll know he was stealing the stones for your resurrection," Yaten said. "Kakyuu-hime, Usagi, and I have tried everything we can think of…But even combining our efforts we can't seem to help him. The best we can do is keep him asleep so he feels no pain."

"We've been changing his bandages and cleaning the wound to promote healing and prevent any infection," Taiki said.

Setsuna had passed out next to Mamoru with his hand clasped in her own.

"What happened while we were dead," Kunzite asked obviously confused.

"This is all very recent," Hotaru said as she became herself again in the black and purple gown. "Usagi-san and Serenity-hime realized they were not the same person when Usagi-san fell in love with Seiya-kun."

"Who the hell is Seiya?" Nephrite was quickly losing his patience.

"Before we get to another group session," Taiki said. "I think we should check the storm update."

Hotaru, Yaten, and Kakyuu nodded. Luna looked up from the spot she had taken laying by Mamoru and gave an approving nod before snuggling into him again after yawning and stretching out. The Shitennu just looked at each other baffled.

Yaten flipped on the television. Most of the news was revolving around typhoon Kawariyasui, but reports were coming in from all over the world of more disasters. Flooding of the Nile was more than usual and causing many problems. Another earthquake had hit the western United States/Canadian border. There was little if anything left of Anchorage, Alaska and the tremors had been felt through the Canadian province of British Columbia down past Seattle, Washington. This sparked eruptions of both Mount Baker and Mount Saint Helens. Reports were coming in about the Mount Vesuvius eruption and that it had buried Naples, Italy. And to top things off, a chunk of ice four miles approximately in diameter had broken away from Antarctica. Things did not look good for the Earth. Perhaps this was why Mamoru was not looking too good. Just as Usagi still held the power of the Silver Crystal, maybe Mamoru was still linked to the Earth and the Golden Crystal that Helios watched over.

The wind was indeed picking up rapidly outside. Now would be a good time to shut the balcony shutters.

Helios was beginning to notice how thin the veil was getting. 'I have not had to return once and yet I remain in physical form without feeling weak at all.'

"We know one thing's for sure, Seiya said emerging from his room. "That is one pissed off princess." Seiya noticed the four new men standing in his apartment. "Hey, those guys…They the ones you were bringing back from the dead, Hotaru-chan?"

"Yes," Kunzite said. "And we would appreciate it if you didn't talk about us as though we weren't here."

"Who the hell…"

"Seiya that is quite enough," Kakyuu scolded. Turning to the Shitennu she smiled. "My friends can have a habit of speaking before they have all the facts. Fighter, Seiya, these are Endymion-sama's loyal Shitennu. I expect you to treat them with the same respect you treat your fellow senshi."

"Senshi," questioned Zoicite. "I thought all Sailor Senshi had to be women."

"We can change back and forth," Yaten exclaimed. "Its so much fun, but being born a girl I prefer this form much more. Unfortunately we are famous idol singers here as men so when I go outside I have to be a boy." Yaten plopped onto the loveseat with a pout.

"Don't even think about it, Zoicite," Kunzite said blushing. "I love you just the way you are."

Zoicite beamed at the compliment and removed any ideas of obtaining such a power from his mind.

"Yaten and Seiya, go get the oil lamps and lets get a candle lit so we can see when the power goes out." Taiki took in a deep breath. " Its going to be a long night so I'll get out some board games and a couple decks of cards."

"I'll set some tea on so we can enjoy that one more time during the storm," Kakyuu offered.

"Good idea," Taiki said.

Galaxia had just finished another training session. These new senshi were starting to give even her a good workout. Allowing herself to de-transform she slipped into her luxurious bathroom and took a long soap in the tub. She had no place to be that evening so she did not bother with a bathing cap and instead allowed her long multi-toned hair to slip into the water gently before playfully dunking her whole head for a moment. 'How nice it is to not be alone. Those senshi will be great friends for Kakyuu-hime.' The thought that plagued Galaxia was her position in Kakyuu-hime's heart. Were they good friends? Why did it matter to her so much? 'Why do I think of her so often? Is it because she is so kind and friendly toward me even after I killed her? Or is it something more?' Lost in her thoughts, Galaxia finished bathing and toweled off before putting on her simple white gown.

Galaxia wandered into her study to write in the diary Kakyuu-hime had given her. Somehow this little collection of her daily experiences gave her comfort. She was starting to see why people liked her. Set on her desk were several appointments for the next few days. A new museum of art was opening and hoped that Galaxia-hime would cut the ribbon at the opening festivities. Though it sounded trivial, Galaxia thought it could be fun. A children's hospital was having a bake sale and a cake contest. They wanted Galaxia-him to help judge the competition. Again it was trivial, but these were the things she had missed out on her whole life. She had just picked up the next note when she felt something break through her shield. Someone or something foreign had come to the Milky Way. Judging by it's pace and current path, it was heading for Earth. At once, Galaxia summoned the new senshi. She informed them of the intrusion and told them to keep her absence a secret as long as possible. She didn't want a panic to break out on Kinmoku. She needed to find out the intruder's intentions before they reached their destination.

Galaxia gave strict practice drills for the senshi to follow but made sure they would have time for social activities and even encouraged them. The three women smiled and waved goodbye to Galaxia who made sure to shield the planet before taking off for Earth's solar system. 'Please let this intruder have good intentions and a very good reason for being here,' Galaxia prayed.

'She knows I am here and is on her way to find out if I am friend or foe,' the intergalactic beauty thought. 'She truly is a decent guardian for the galaxy where my partner was born. Some of the others didn't even seem to notice my presence, but this one noticed the moment I came through. I'll head her way and Speak with her.' She smiled as she changed directions.

Much to Galaxia's surprise, the being was now headed towards herself. Galaxia readied herself for a fight, but hoped there would be no need.

The storm was fast approaching and though Mamoru was still breathing, the motion of his chest rising and falling had slowed dramatically. He had broken into a cold sweat and his pulse had gone down as well. Now even if they wanted to risk bringing him to a hospital it was too windy to try.

"Isn't there anything we can do," Jaedite asked ready to cry openly.

"You control life and death," Zoicite nearly screamed clasping at Hotaru's dress. "Do something!"

"Don't you think I would have already done something if I could?" Hotaru's eyes scanned the room. Setsuna had awakened several hours ago and was refusing to leave Mamoru's side. Hotaru took in a deep breath. The time had come to tell them about Endymion. "I anticipated a situation where either Usagi-san's or Mamoru-san's bodies might become too weak to sustain the prince and princess."

"And," questioned Nephrite in an irritated manner.

Ignoring his rudeness, Hotaru continued. "Endymion-sama no longer resides in Mamoru-san's body." Hotaru was met with gaping mouths. Setsuna stood for the first time since she fell asleep next to Mamoru. "You sensed it too?" Setsuna was confused and it showed.

"You might say that," Hotaru replied. "Life and death are just cycles, no ends and no beginnings, really." Hotaru approached Setsuna gracefully and slowly. "Endymion-sama is now here." Hotaru placed a hand over Setsuna's belly.

"I'm pregnant," Setsuna whispered.

"What!" It was a chorus from everyone in the room.

"You knew Mamoru-san would be injured," Luna said.

"I knew that one day he might, just as any of us might," Hotaru said nodding. "On the night those two came together," everyone took note of the blush that rose on Setsuna's face, "I ensured that…Well to be blunt, I made sure that she had an egg ready. Once Tuxedo Kamen was injured, I'm sure she felt a shift in the Timeline as the egg became nestled and implanted itself. That's why you went to check the Timeline earlier. You, Setsuna-mama, are the mother of the future King of the future Crystal Tokyo."

The Shitennu found themselves bowing in reverence at the senshi of time…The carrier of their King…They would protect her as they would protect Endymion himself.

"What of Mamoru-chan," Setsuna asked.

"I don't know. I knew in this state if he still had Endymion within him he would surely die. I gave him a better chance to live. I can't say for sure if it will work or not," Hotaru answered.

The wind outside was beginning to howl. Something was banging repeatedly outside. The storm was upon them. The lights flickered several times before going completely out. Amidst the fresh candle light, Usagi emerged from her room. She said nothing, but a warm glow was shining from within her. It lit up the room better than the electric lights ever had. Usagi went straight to the balcony's sliding glass door and without touching it, the door and the shutter opened to her.

"What are you doing," Taiki shouted.

"Usagi-chan, don't," Luna begged.

"What is that crazy girl doing," Kunzite demanded.

"She's completely insane," Zoicite said.

"Odango, please stay inside, for me," Seiya said as he planted a kiss one Usagi's cheek.

Usagi smiled and kissed Seiya softly on his lips. "For everything she can destroy, I can create. We are two sides of the same coin. Don't worry." Usagi's glow became brighter as she stepped onto the balcony. 'The Light of Hope lives in all of our minds now. Please, I need your help now.' A pair of feathered wings grew instantly from the young woman's back.

The Shitennu stared in awe as Usagi flew up into the black stormy sky.

"When did she…I mean how…" Nephrite finally shook his head in disbelief and stopped stuttering.

"Fighter Star Power!" Sailor Star Fighter leapt from the balcony to the rooftop.

"Fighter, no! Please," Kakyuu was crying.

From the rooftop all Fighter could do was watch as Usagi's star seed began to release it's energy creating a deflective shield. She blasted flying debris from hitting Usagi with her leaser as

The field was being formed. The shield spread as far as Fighter could see. She knew this was only the beginning.

The power inside the apartment returned. The news was flying in a frenzy about the miracle that had saved all of Japan from the storm. All of the islands that had been expecting damage were now encased in the dome of white light. The storm crossed overtop of it and was now on it's way to China, but dying down in both strength and size.

Back on the rooftop Fighter had to catch Usagi as she fell after releasing so much energy. Gently she brought her inside and Laid her down on the bed. She tried her best to lay her wings comfortably. She covered up her naked form with a blanket.

Setsuna looked to Hotaru…"It is time we left this dimension. Helios," Setsuna turned her head to the priest. "How thin is the veil?"

"Its almost entirely gone," Helios said lowering his head.

"Guys," Taiki said. When no one seemed to hear him he shouted. "Guys!"

"What is it," Yaten asked.

"He's not breathing," Taiki gestured to Mamoru.

"What," Helios said with tears in his eyes.

"Mamoru-chan? Mamoru, don't you leave me now!" Setsuna rushed to his side and began pumping Mamoru's chest to try and get his heart going again.

Hotaru attempted her Reikki technique over his heart, but nothing was working. When the Shitennu finally pulled Setsuna away from her love, Hotaru closed his eyes and placed a coin over each eye. "There really is a ferryman. You don't have to pay him, but he likes tips." Hotaru's eyes were downcast as she spoke. She dared not breath the actual words…She didn't have to…Chiba Mamoru was dead. "Setsuna-mama, I know you are sorrowful, but know that I will give him a good life his next time around. He will want for nothing and you will meet again, I promise you. Now we must focus on stopping Serenity from killing even more people. We need to bring Helios and ourselves to the Gates of Time. Since Makoto-san is safe we should go and fetch her as well. It will be up to the Shitennu, the Starlights, Kakyuu-hime, and Sailor Moon to stop Serenity long enough for us to collect the senshi and the Shitennu so we can seal her away again." Hotaru waved her glaive over the lifeless body of Chiba Mamoru and he disappeared. As calculated as moving Endymion had been, she had hoped that her premonitions about Mamoru were wrong…The senshi of death could not stop tears from dripping down her face.

Setsuna opened up the window knowing that Hotaru was right. Together in silence, Hotaru, Setsuna, and Helios crossed over to the Gates of Time.

"We place our hope with you," Helios said.

"Protect Sailor Moon. Without her I'm not sure what will happen," Hotaru added.

In Motoki's apartment a portal opened up. Motoki pushed Makoto out of the way and grabbed the closest thing he had to a weapon in his reach…Too bad it was a plastic video game guitar.

Recognizing Sailor Pluto, Sailor Saturn, and Helios, Makoto gently pushed Motoki aside. "We're beyond return aren't we?"

"Yes," Pluto said with tears in her eyes. "We've already suffered a loss on our side."

"Oh no! Who," Makoto asked.

"Mamoru-san," Hotaru practically whispered.

"Wait…My best friend is dead," Motoki said in shock. "And Mako-chan, you know these people?"

"Yes. These are people we can trust," Makoto told her boyfriend. "Pluto, may I bring Motoki-chan?"

"Of course," Setsuna said without pausing.

"Motoki-chan, please don't think I'm strange," Makoto said. "Just promise me you'll come with me. it's the only way to be sure you'll stay safe."

Motoki nodded. Nothing more could surprise him now.

"Jupiter Crystal Power, Make Up!"

Motoki watched as his love turned into Sailor Jupiter. "I always knew you were special."

Jupiter smiled and grabbed Motoki's hand as she pulled him through the gate. Pluto took no time in closing the window behind them. Almost immediately Pluto used her talisman to open a one-way window to monitor the Three Lights' apartment. "And now we wait for Serenity-hime to make her move."

"Foolish Girl. Not only have you given me your exact location, but you have brought devastation to the larger coast of China." A twisted smile came to serenity's face. "It is time for me to collect Endymion."

Serenity's senshi bowed low to her. They had seen and felt Usagi's power. They could only hope and pray that she would be up for another fight soon. Something told them Serenity was not going to back down this time.

Nothing could prepare Galaxia for who she saw coming towards her. The vision of pure balance in her sparkling bell-shaped gown. This woman needed no introduction. Galaxia knelt down into as low a bow as she could in reverence to the woman. "For what honor do I receive you herein the Milky way so far from your home?"

"I seek to bestow a gift," the woman said with a smile.

A look of shock came to Galaxia's face. "The Dream of Dreams does exist!" Galaxia took a moment to take in this news. "And the worthy one is here? On the planet Earth!" She had a good idea as to who it was for, and she hoped she was right. In the wrong hands…

"Yes, she is. I must reach her soon. Would you do me the honor of guiding me, Sailor Galaxia?"

"Oh Great Guardian…I would do anything you could ever ask of me.

Guardian Cosmos smiled warmly at Galaxia and the two quickly headed for Earth.

(I am SOOOOOOO sorry I had to kill Mamoru. Once you read the next chapter, or if you have seen PGSM you'll know why. I knew from the beginning I had to, but that did not make me any happier about writing it. The next chapter is almost done and will be followed by an epilogue that will give some detail as to what the sequel will be. I think the sequel will be called "Have a Little Faith." Oh, and I am using some Christian-like imagery in the next chapter. I do NOT mean it to be offensive, but if you watched the subtitled version of Sailor Moon, you know that they do that a lot. I am Wiccan but I was raised a Southern Baptist so I know my stuff I guess. But again I say it is in no way meant to be offensive. I actually think it is quite fitting considering a certain someone's title in the Japanese version. Thank you all so much for reading my story! I love you all! Again kudos for recognizing Guardian Cosmos!)