It was decided. Sailor Moon, Sailor Elysion, Sailor Mars, Sailor Aquarius, Sailor Libra, and Monoceros were going to Zero Star. Mamoru, Sailor Aries, and Sailor Leo were staying on Earth in case the enemy attacked there, and, Sailor Chibi Moon, the Sailor Quartet, and Helios were going to the 30th century. It was revealed by Sailor Elysion that if the earth now was attacked, then the future would most likely be affected.
"But the Earth doesn't seem well protected enough..." Leo pointed out.
"But it's the best we could do." Aquarius said. "Sailor Moon needs the most protection because Zero Star is the most dangerous place in the galaxy.
"Is everyone ready?" Sailor Elysion asked.
"Yes..." Sailor Moon replied, after a long goodbye with Chibi Moon and Mamoru.
"Then let's go. Who knows how long it will take to reach Zero Star, as we have to get pass the Galaxy Guardian."
"The Galaxy Guardian?" Sailor Moon asked.
"A Sailor Senshi much like Sailor Pluto. A Solitary Sailor Soldier, who is bond to the gate that lets others enter or exit this galaxy." Sailor Aquarius said.
"Hold on!" a voice called out. Four figures were standing in the archway that used to be the grand entrance inside of the Earth Terrain Palace.
"We never thought our paths would cross again, Guardians of Princess Elara..." the tallest of the figures said, clearing hiding the joy in her voice.
"For many Millennia, we have guarded the ruins of the Earth Terrain Kingdom until the heir returned. Now that Prince Endymion has returned, we will serve the Earth Terrain Royal Family again..."
The light surrounding the four figures disappeared, revealing four sailor senshi.
They were two sets of twins total.
The oldest were blondes with their hair back in a bun, one with one long bang hanging from her face, while the other had two long bangs hanging from her face. They both wore black sailor fukus but the one with two bangs had a green bow, the same color as the gem in her staff, while the single banged had a red bow matching the gem in her staff.
The younger set of twins had identical hair styles, pigtails split into two, though the older one had an elaborate twist added in her hair. The older twin was wearing a teal sailor fuku, while the youngest was wearing a soft pink sailor fuku.
The four knelt before Mamoru and Sailor Moon.
"We used to be the guards of the outer palace. Sailor Taurus, Sailor Scorpio, Sailor Gemini, and Sailor Virgo."
"We were wondering where the four of you have been." Sailor Leo said excitement in her voice. The other Zodiac nodded.
"We'll stay behind with Sailor Aries and Sailor Leo to protect Prince Endymion." Sailor Scorpio (single banged twin) said, taking a step towards Mamoru.
"There's nothing wrong with a little extra protection." Sailor Gemini said (teal fuku).
"Plus I could use a good fight!" Sailor Taurus said, annoying her younger twin with her antics.
Sailor Moon smiled. They weren't going to lose. Not as long as there are Sailor Senshi here to fight to protect life.
"Let's go!" Sailor Moon said.
The three groups disappeared, off to their destinations.
"What do you think stars are made of?"
"Hm?"
"Stars. What do you think they are? At first, I just thought they were just distant galaxies and planets, like I've learned in astronomy. But something tells me deep in my gut that there's more to it than that." Elara continued.
The two were sitting in the middle of an abandoned meadow, escaping the crowded ballroom that held Princess Elara's 17th birthday party.
Monoceros thought for a moment.
"I've... heard a legend about the stars from my mother while she was still alive. The stars are created by the power of people and their star seeds. When the people die, their souls become small butterflies that lead the way to the Galaxy Cauldron, which is the all powerful thing in the universe that creates star seeds.
'It's the place where all life was created and destroyed, born and reborn. The Holiest place ever known. It's a never ending cycle of life and death."
"That sounds somewhat depressing." Elara said.
"Why?"
"I also heard that story before, but it went a little different. There is also a guardian that dwells at the cauldron, always fighting all those who tried to take over the cauldron to increase their own power. The guardian never leaves her post and is always fighting for her life, for everyone's existence. Every time I hear that story, it makes me sad, to think that someone out there has to deal with that extreme of loneness."
Monoceros moved her closer to him.
"I won't let you suffer the same fate." He whispered in her ear.
Elara shivered. It wasn't the same kind that Cronus gives off; it was one that showed how much she truly cared for Monoceros. Maybe... even loved him.
Monoceros lifted her chin to his face then leaned over and kissed her. Elara was surprised that he would even do that! But, she still liked it, so she closed her eyes and leaned onto the kiss.
After a few moments, they spread apart.
"I love you, Elara."
Elara was caught by surprise. But, a small smile came across her face. She finally found that someone that would love her for just the way she was, not because of her title.
"I love you too." She said back...
Take woke up from the dream.
Her head ached. She wanted to be back home on Earth. She desperately searched around the prison that was the bedroom that she was trapped in to find some warmth in the cold, dark ice palace. But with no luck, she tangled herself in the thin sheet in the bed. She longed for the warmth that she felt in her dream. She wanted the long forgotten lover from her past. She wanted Monoceros, her Pegasus. Take, with the many sad thoughts running through her mind, started to cry.
"What is that!?" Sailor Moon Shouted, seeing a structure ahead of the group, as they traveled on through space.
"That is the Galaxy Gate." Aquarius said.
"We have to be careful from here on in..." Libra said. "The Galaxy Guardian is very tough when it comes to her post. Probably due to the latest events on Earth, no one is going to exit the galaxy easy now..."
All of a sudden, a bright light was blasted toward the group.
"It's the Galaxy Guardian!" Aquarius shouted.
The group landed on solid ground. A gate that resembled Sailor Pluto's time gate stood in front of them. All along the border of the door, the planetary symbols of each Sailor Senshi was inscribed there.
Then a cloaked figured appeared from the thick mist surrounding the area. The figure gripped a staff that looked like Sailor Pluto's time key tightly. The staff had blue gems embedded in it. At the moment, the glowing gems were pointed at the Sailor senshi.
"Where are you going? No one is allowed out of this Galaxy. Not even you, Princess Serenity." The figure said.
Sailor Moon was surprised that the Galaxy Guardian knew who she was. Before she said anything, Sailor Elysion stepped forward
"We are going to the Galaxy Cauldron. The Dark Dream World opened up there, back at Sagittarius Zero Star." Sailor Elysion said coolly.
Blue eyes flashed coldly at them. "So... Sailor Sagittarius failed to keep the dark power under control?" the cloaked being said sadly. "Then you may pass, but first..." The figure moved toward Sailor Moon.
"I'd be careful if I were you. Take this key and call for the Galaxy Guardian when you need help. That's the only way I could leave my post."
Sailor Moon took the key. It looked like one of Pluto's time keys, except blue.
"Farewell."
Then the gate closed behind them.