Please be advised: There are hints of yaoi/yuri relationship suggestions in the act and they will be continued throughout the rest of the story.

Act 3: A Fallen Comrade

"Eclipse, are you awake?" Queen Beryl called as she stood by the window looking down at the wasteland called The Dark Kingdom. Eclipse stirred lightly and opened her eyes. Her onyx hair was disheveled. She rubbed her sleepy eyes then looked over at the window.

"Yes, my queen," Eclipse's half sleepy voice called out. Beryl turned around and smiled at Eclipse.

"You always look so cute when you wake up," she laughed. Eclipse draped the bed sheet around herself and climbed to the edge of the bed.

"Why are you up so early?" Eclipse whined slightly still trying to get her eyes to focus. She rubbed them again and stared at Beryl. Beryl held out her hand for Eclipse requesting that she come to her. Groggily Eclipse climbed from the bed and made her way over to Beryl. The bed sheet clung to Eclipse's curvy frame and flowed behind her like a well-tailored dress. Beryl embraced her pet and held her close. Eclipse blushed lightly feeling her face turn red. Beryl lifted Eclipse's face to hers and leaned in close.

"Have you ever heard of the Legendary Silver Crystal," Beryl whispered. Eclipse shook her head. "It is a tool of great power. It can be used for good or used for evil." Eclipse stared at Beryl as she spoke. "With it I can awaken Metaria and we rule the Earth. I must have it. Do you understand?" Eclipse nodded. Beryl smiled at Eclipse then kissed her cheek. "Now be a good girl and go get it for me," Beryl whispered, her hot breath tickled Eclipse's ear. Eclipse grasped the bed sheet and made her way for the door. "Eclipse, darling," Beryl called behind her, "that bed sheet is mine." Eclipse blushed then let the bed sheet fall to her feet. Beryl licked her crimson colored lips then shooed Eclipse from the room.

"Eclipse," Nephrite called out behind her. Eclipse turned around and saw her lover standing there. He smiled at her looking at her from head to toe. He removed his jacket and offered it to her. She put it on then smiled at him. "Now that's a sight I'd love to see every morning," he laughed as he pulled Eclipse close to him. She kissed his lips gently.

"Darling," she whispered to him, "what do you know about a Legendary Silver Crystal?" He stared down at her questionably.

"Nothing," he replied, "why? What is it?"

"Something that holds a great power," she responded. Jadeite turned the corner and saw Eclipse and Nephrite.

"Hm," he said, "sneaking around with the Queen's playmate?" He tossed his cloak over his shoulder and walked past them. Nephrite looked at Eclipse.

"Do you think he'd tell her?"

"She wouldn't believe him anyway," Eclipse giggled then headed toward the room Beryl had given her. She sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the picture on the wall. On the wall was a picture of Queen Beryl and Eclipse. They were both adorned in royal cloths; onyx colored cloths with hints of deep purple. Eclipse slipped on her dress and stared at herself in the mirror. She combed her hair and let it fall into place. On her dresser she saw the heliotrope colored lipstick Beryl had given her on her birthday. She smiled and applied it to her lips.

"The color of our love," she heard Queen Beryl's voice echo in her head. She replaced the lipstick on the dresser and exited her room.

"Jadeite," she called from behind him. Jadeite turned around and saw Eclipse standing in his quarter's doors. His face displayed his disgust for her, but she smiled anyway. "While your energy efforts are dually noted, the collection you have brought is meaningless in Beryl's eyes." Jadeite turned his back on Eclipse.

"You are her pet and nothing more," he said to her. Eclipse felt her blood boil and she struggled to keep her composure.

"Even if that may be so," she smirked, "I still rank higher to our queen than you do." Jadeite jumped to his feet and drew his sword. He held it against Eclipse's neck and glared at her. "Testy are we," she laughed, "do it. I dare you." Jadeite lowered his sword and sheathed it. "Zocitie wouldn't have hesitated," she said as she turned her back on him.

"Nephrite wouldn't have either," he shot back. Eclipse felt a cold chill run down her back.

"Nice one," she smiled as she glanced over her shoulder at Jadeite. "You have a job to do." She disappeared from his quarters and leaned against the wall. "If he were anymore a man he would have done it," her heart raced from excitement and fear. She placed her hand over her chest and smiled to herself. "That's what separates the boys from the men."

"Taka-chan, stop it," Mayu laughed loudly as she ran away from Takashi. Takashi chased behind her wearing an ugly mask.

"I'm gonna get you," he laughed as he chased her. Mayu spotted Toshio in the distance.

"Toshi-chan, help," she cried out. Toshio looked in her direction and saw the ugly masked man chasing her. He ran to her aid.

"Sailor kick," he said in midair as he foot made contact with Takashi's chest. Takashi flew backward and landed on his back. "Leave Mayu alone," he shouted. Mayu gasped and covered her mouth with both hands.

"Oh my, Taka-chan," Mayu kneeled beside him and pulled the mask off him, "are you alright?" Takashi rubbed his chest and nodded then glared up at Toshio.

"What's your problem man?" He shouted.

"Me?" Toshio shouted back, "You're the one running around here scaring people with that ugly mask." Mayu looked up at Toshio.

"I'm sorry, Toshi-chan," she apologized, "we were just playing." Toshio's expression softened as he looked at Mayu. "Thank you for trying to protect me," she smiled as she hugged him tightly. "It was really sweet of you." Toshio blushed and hugged her back. "Takashi," she looked back at him, "are you sure you aren't hurt?" Takashi nodded and climbed to his feet. She grabbed his hand and smiled. "Can we go get some sweets?"

"Sure," he smiled down at her and walked down the street with her.

"She's such a sweet little girl," Toshio smiled. Luna and Toshio walked down the street. "Hey! It's Akio," Toshio said to Luna, "Hi, Akio!" Akio looked up and smiled. "Where are you going?"

"Over to cram school," Akio replied.

"On a Saturday," Toshio questioned. Akio nodded and scooped up Luna. He rubbed under the chin.

"I need to take extra cram classes since I'm going to be fighting alongside of you," Akio smiled.

"You're taking the bus?"

"I'd take a plane if I had to," Akio smiled.

"If only some people were as dedicated to studying as you," Luna laughed as Akio rubbed her head. Toshio made a face at Luna as three police cars drove past.

"A bad accident?" Toshio inquired. Akio shrugged. "We should go check it out," Toshio nudged Akio. A group of girls walked by whispering among each other.

"Did you hear that people are going missing on the 6 p.m. bus near the Sendai-Zakaue stop?" The girls gasped. "It's definitely true. I heard it on the news. People get on, but they never get off and they can't find the bus either." Toshio and Akio exchanged glances at each other. Kouki came running up. He bent over the rested his hands on his knees.

"Did you hear," he gasped for breath.

"About the disappearing bus?" Toshio asked. Kouki looked up at Toshio and glared at him. "We just heard about it."

"They think it has something to do with the Hikawa Shrine," Kouki whispered as his eyes shifted back and forth. Toshio gasped and Kouki nodded. "We should go check it out."

"But why," Toshio whined, "it sounds so scary."

"There might be a news reporter and we might be able to get on TV," Kouki chuckled. Toshio's eyes lit up with excitement.

"Akio, are you coming," Toshio asked. Akio shook his head and let Luna jump from his arms.

"I have cram school and a very important test coming up," Akio replied, "if anything comes up let me know though alright?" Toshio nodded and headed in the direction of the Hikawa Shrine with Kouki.

"Ren," an elderly lady called out, "come out here for a minute." Ren exited the room he was in and approached his grandma.

"Yes, Grandma."

"Look at these beautiful young ladies," she cooed over the girls, "do a reading for them." Ren sighed and rolled his eyes. "They are so beautiful. You should ask one of them out on a date," Grandma giggled. The girls giggled and whispered amongst themselves.

"Oh, the bus will be coming shortly," one of the girls cried out. The group of girls headed down the stairs and toward the bus stop.

"Grandma, you have to stop that," Ren sighed. Up above two black crows circled the Shrine. Ren looked up as a cold breeze filled the air. "Something sinister is coming," Ren whispered to himself.

"Toshio, sometimes you move slower than a turtle," Kouki groaned waiting for him at the Shrine. Toshio slowly climbed up the stairs. The two black crows cawed and Ren turned around.

"Made it," Toshio groaned collapsing at the top of the stairs. Suddenly he was hit with an ofuda. He grabbed the top of his head. "Ow, that really hurt!" Ren's eyes got wide.

"I'm sorry," he pulled the ofuda off Toshio, "I thought you were someone else."

"You can't go around attacking our guests," Grandma scolded, "are you here for a charm?" Grandma smiled at Kouki and Toshio.

"Toshi-chan," a familiar voice called from behind him. Toshio sat up and looked around. "What are you doing here?" Mayu smiled. Takashi came up behind her. He glared at Toshio and walked up to Grandma. He held out a white box.

"Oh, finally," Grandma squealed as she tore the box open, "my statue." Grandma ran into the Shrine. "If you all need anything else Ren can help you," she called as she disappeared from view.

"Mayu, I'll be right back," Takashi said to her as he followed behind Grandma. Mayu nodded and watched as Takashi disappeared from her sight. She looked down at Toshio.

"Why are you on the ground, silly?" Mayu frowned. Ren helped Toshio up and apologized,

"I am really sorry about that. My senses have been off lately." Luna stared at Ren and pondered to herself quietly. Suddenly a mob of women appeared before them. Ren pushed Mayu behind him.

"You there," one of the women shouted, "where is my daughter? She said she was coming here for a charm and she never came home." Toshio stared at the women.

"What have you done to our children?"

"I have done nothing to your children," Ren shouted back.

"Liar! Witch! Get him!" The angry mob moved toward Ren. Toshio jumped between Ren and the mob.

"Ren has done nothing to your children," he shouted to the mob, "he wants to find out what's going on as much as you do."

"How do you know that?"

"I just do," Toshio replied, "I'm sure the police will find out what happened to your children. They make even be heading home right now. Go wait for them at home." The mob grew quiet then turned and headed for their houses. Ren smiled at Toshio and placed a hand of his shoulder,

"Thank you. I wish I really knew what was going on." Ren looked up at the sky. A cool breeze shook the trees. Takashi emerged from the Shrine and lifted Mayu into the air. She laughed in delight and flailed around. He lowered her and took her hand in his.

"I'm ready now," he smiled at her. She waved bye to everyone and they left the Shrine.

"Toshio," Luna whispered, "over here." Toshio crept over to Luna. "Something strange is going on here. Call Akio and have him meet us here." Toshio shook his head.

"Akio is at cram school. He has an important test coming up that he can't miss," Toshio reminded Luna.

"This is an emergency," she shouted.

"Alright already. I'm calling," Toshio sighed and looked down at his watch. "Akio, can you hear me?" Akio's face appeared on the watch. "Luna is demanding you get down here to the shrine."

"I'm on my way," Akio nodded. Ren walks past Toshio and heads toward the bus stop. Toshio follows behind him.

"Where are you going?" Toshio asked.

"To the bus stop," he replied, "I'm going to get to the bottom of this." The bus pulled up to the stop just as Toshio and Ren get there. Ren stood in the door of the bus. "What's the big idea?" The bus doors shut behind Ren pushing him into the bus. Toshio swallowed hard and looked down the street for Akio.

"Toshio, don't," Luna called out.

"I can't let him get taken," Toshio shouted as he jumped on the back of the bus. A portal opened and the bus drove straight through it. Akio arrived at the bus stop just in time to see Toshio get taken into the portal.

"Toshio," Akio called out to him as the portal closed behind the bus.

"We have to find him," Luna looked up at Akio. Akio nodded and pulled out his laptop from his bag.

"With the watch I should be able to track him," Akio said as he typed away on his keyboard. He looked down at his watch. "Toshio, can you hear me?"

"Loud and clear," Toshio responded. "Where am I?"

"I have no clue," Akio replied, "I can't get a reading on you. Toshio, try transforming. I should be able to get a reading off your transformation."

"Alright," Toshio nodded, "Moon Prism Power, Make-up!"

"I've got a reading," Akio smiled, "I'm on my way."

"Hurry." Toshio walked through the empty halls. "Ren, where are you?" In a different room Jadeite stared down at Ren and the others.

"Surely this is enough energy for Metaria," he said. Nephrite appeared with Eclipse. "You thought I couldn't do it," he laughed.

"I must admit I'm very surprised," she smiled as she looked at all the people. She knelt beside Ren and caressed his cheek gently then turned to Nephrite and Jadeite. "Do we know him?" Jadeite shook his head and Nephrite tugged her away from him. He glared at Eclipse and she smiled at him innocently. "I just thought maybe we knew him."

"Stop right there," Sailor Moon shouted from behind. The three turned around and found Sailor Moon and Sailor Mercury standing there. "How dare you kidnap people and keep them away from their loved ones! I will never forgive you. In the name of the Moon, I will punish you!" Nephrite grabbed Eclipse and disappeared from their sight.

"Sailor Senshi," Jadeite smirked, "I have been waiting for you. Today you die!" Jadeite lunged at Sailor Moon and knocked him to the ground.

"Mercury Aqua Mist," Sailor Mercury shouted. Jadeite laughed,

"Did you really think that was going to stop me?" The fog disappeared from the room. "Let me show you what real power is." Jadeite extended both his hands toward the Sailor Senshi. Ice flowed from his hands and began freezing them. Ren blinked slowly as he began to regain his consciousness. Sailor Moon attempted to shield himself from the ice.

"Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury," Ren whispered.

"Ren, get out of here," Sailor Moon called out to him. Ren lifted himself from the ground. He ran at Jadeite and grabbed his hands.

"Stop it," he cried out. Jadeite laughed as Ren's hands began to ice over.

"Serves you right for meddling in other people's affairs," Jadeite laughed. Ren looked down at his hands.

"Ren! No!" Sailor Moon cried out. Ren had completely frozen from head to toe.

"Now where were we?" Jadeite smirked and continued to freeze the Senshi. Suddenly Ren's body unthawed. The planetary symbol of Mars burned brightly across his forehead as a red watch appeared on his wrist. Sailor Moon and Mercury smiled.

"Mars Power, Make-up!" Ren shouted as he transformed into Sailor Mars. Jadeite whirled around and stared at Mars. "I am Sailor Mars, the guardian of fire and passion. In the name of Mars, I will chastise you!" Angered by the appearance of another Senshi, Jadeite flung his ice at Sailor Mars. "Didn't your mother ever teach you not to play with fire?"

"Now, Sailor Moon," Mercury called out. Sailor Moon nodded and removed his crown,

"Moon Boomerang Magic!" The crown flew at Jadeite and confined him from moving.

"What is this?"

"I will never forgive you for your wrong doing," Mars shouted to Jadeite. "Evil Spirit," Mars pulled out an ofuda, "be exorcized!" The ofuda turned into a flame and encircled Jadeite. Jadeite squirmed in the flames. He looked up to the rafters and saw Eclipse and Nephrite.

"Please," he called out, "help me." Nephrite held Eclipse close to him restraining her. She struggled against Nephrite trying to break free from his hold.

"Jadeite," she cried out and extended her hand towards him. Instantly Jadeite turned into a circular white gemstone and dropped on the ground. The Sailor Senshi gathered around and looked at the stone.

"That's all he was," Sailor Moon said as he picked up the stone. The stone that once was Jadeite vanished from his hand.

"Let's get everyone back home," Mercury said as he smiled at Sailor Moon. After returning back to the Shrine Luna looked up at Ren and smiled,

"Now there are three Sailor Senshi."

"We've been looking for someone like you," Akio smiled. Toshio just stood there smiling. He hugged Ren and smiled then blushed awkwardly and released Ren.

"I just couldn't contain my excitement anymore," he laughed. Ren laughed and hugged him back.

"Things are looking up" Luna thought to herself.

"Queen Beryl," Eclipse cried out as she dashed into Beryl's bedroom, "I have very horrible news." Queen Beryl looked at Eclipse's tear stained cheek and held out her arms. Eclipse rushed into Beryl's arm and sobbed loudly.

"What's wrong, darling?" Beryl asked as she rubbed Eclipse's back gently. Eclipse pulled out the circular white gemstone and showed it to Beryl.

"This is all that's left of Jadeite," she sniffled. Beryl shook her head.

"It's going to be alright," she assured Eclipse, "those that defy us will surely fail." She lifted Eclipse's head and stared into her eyes. "Everything is fine," she whispered as she leaned in and kissed Eclipse's lips. "Let me take your mind off him," Beryl smiled as she carried Eclipse to her bed and set her down. Eclipse blushed as Beryl pushed her back on the bed gently. "It's going to be alright," Beryl whispered.

"She tried to save him!" Nephrite shouted as he paced back and forth in Zoicite's room. Zoicite sat at his piano and stared at Nephrite.

"Calm down," he sighed as he watched Nephrite pace. "Your pacing is making me anxious." Kunzite squeezed Zoicite's shoulders and watched Nephrite.

"This is why we don't develop feelings for the queen's pet," Kunzite shook his head. "Though," he smiled, "I can see why you did." Zoicite slammed his hands down on the piano keys and growled lowly. "Though she'll never be as beautiful as Zoicite," he smiled and rubbed Zoicite's shoulders. Zoicite lifted himself from the piano bench.

"I've lost the motivation to play now," he growled coldly at Kunzite and stormed from the room. Nephrite looked at Kunzite and shook his head.

"Looks like we're both having relationship problems," Nephrite laughed. Kunzite nodded and the two guys shared in a laugh.

"Are you feeling any better now," Beryl asked Eclipse. Eclipse peeked up at Beryl and smiled. "That's good," she pulled Eclipse close to her and held her. "Those Sailor Scouts will pay for what they did to Jadeite," she whispered as Eclipse closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.