Mayu ran down the street as she headed toward the Hikawa Shrine.

"I'm going to be late," she whispered to herself as she rounded the next corner. "I can't believe this," she shook her head. Finally she reached the Shrine. At the top of the stairs she saw Ren and Akio. She waved at them as she climbed the stairs. "I'm sorry to keep you waiting," she said with a smile on her face.

"It's alright," Ren smiled. "We're still waiting for Toshio."

"Toshi-chan is always late," Mayu giggled. Luna and Toshio arrived a few minutes later.

"I assume you all have heard the news," Luna spoke, "about the visiting prince and the treasure he is bringing with him." The group nodded. "He is hosting a ball tonight and showcasing the treasure."

"But it's invitation only," Ren chimed in.

"I have tickets," Mayu smiled. Everyone looked at her. "Taka-chan is friends with a guy who is working the event." Luna looked up at her questioningly. "He gave him five tickets and Taka-chan has no intention of using the other three." Luna nodded.

"That's the invite we needed," she smiled at Mayu. "I'm sure the Dark Kingdom has heard of the visiting prince and his treasure so be on your guard tonight." The group nodded. Mayu fiddled with her fingers and looked down at her shoes.

"I hate to be a bother, but I missed the discussion about the prince and his treasure," she whispered.

"Oh, that's alright," Toshio smiled. "There is a prince and he has something called the Legendary Silver Crystal." Mayu looked at Toshio and smiled. "Uh, that's all I remember." Luna shook her head and sighed.

"You're hopeless, Toshio." Ren smiled and laughed. "The Sailor Senshi originally protected the Prince of the Moon and the Legendary Silver Crystal," Luna began.

"But something bad happened and both the prince and the Crystal were sent to Earth and lost," Mayu frowned. Everyone's eyes grew wide with surprise. "It is our job to find the prince and the Crystal and that's why we're going to the ball." Luna nodded.

"How did you know that," Akio asked.

"It's a story Big Brother used to tell to me every night," Mayu blushed. "It was so sad, but he assured me that the prince was found and he was reunited with his love." Luna stared at her.

"It sounds like it has a happy ending," Toshio smiled as he placed a hand on her shoulder. Mayu smiled back.

"Nephrite," Queen Beryl summoned.

"Yes, my Queen."

"I am sure you have heard about the visiting prince and his secret legendary treasure," Queen Beryl spoke slowly. Nephrite nodded. "Have you set a plan in motion yet?"

"Yes," Nephrite smiled, "With your permission, Eclipse and I shall be attending the ball tonight. We will steal the treasure and kill the prince." A smile spread across Beryl's face. "Does the sound of that please you, my Queen?" Beryl nodded.

"And what of the Sailor Senshi?" Beryl inquired.

"If they dare to show we will kill them," he smiled. Beryl lifted herself from her seat and looked over at Eclipse.

"Eclipse, you will attend the ball tonight with Nephrite," she smiled. Eclipse nodded and shifted her gaze to Nephrite. "Eclipse," Beryl said with a smile and extended her hand, "come." Eclipse took Beryl's hand and Beryl led her into the room where Metaria lay.

"The small amount of energy we collected was enough to awaken Metaria," Beryl smiled a little then shook her head, "but without the Silver Crystal her power isn't at its full potential. However," she turned and looked at Eclipse, "we will use her power to help you defeat those lousy Sailor brats." Eclipse nodded and climbed on the table. The covering slid up over her and closed. "Metaria, I humbly ask that you help us defeat those annoying Sailor brats. Infuse some of your power with Eclipse." Metaria stirred lightly.

"Queen Beryl," Metaria spoke, "she is different than the last time I encountered her."

"Yes, my Queen," Beryl stammered, "Eclipse is on our side now. Her Dark Crystal is the only thing left inside of her."

"I shall heed your request," Metaria responded. "Do not fail me, Beryl." A dark aura cast itself over Eclipse's body and her Crystal began to glow. The aura disappeared and the covering let down. Eclipse climbed off of the table and smiled at Beryl.

"I feel so much better now," she smiled as she walked past Beryl. Beryl looked at Eclipse and smiled.

"I have a feeling tonight's going to be a good night," she whispered to herself. Eclipse entered the room where Nephrite was and smiled at him.

"Something about you is different," he stared at her, you're… darker."

"So sweet of you to notice," she smiled. "We have a date tonight?" Nephrite nodded. "Then I will be on my best behavior," she smiled.

"You can be a little naughty," he chuckled as he pulled her close to him. Their eyes met and danced with each other. He leaned down and kissed her lips gently.

"Taka-chan," Mayu tugged his sleeve, "is it alright if I invite some friends using the extra tickets we have?"

"Sure," he smiled down at her. The door bell rang.

"Good," she giggled, "Because they're here." Mayu ran to the door and opened it. "Toshi-chan, Ren-senpai, Akio-senpai," she smiled widely at the guys. "We're almost ready to go." Takashi and Toshio glared at each other. Mayu spun around in her frilly pink dress. "Do you like my dress," she giggled.

"It looks lovely on you," Toshio smiled shifting his eyes away from Takashi. "We should get going." Toshio extended his hand toward Mayu but Takashi jumped between them. Mayu smiled and grabbed Takashi's hand and squeezed it. An annoyed Toshio rolled his eyes and walked behind them. They arrived at the ball.

"Look at all the masks," Mayu gasped, "it's so pretty. Like the ball in the story you told me." She smiled and looked up at Takashi. Takashi smiled back and bowed.

"Will you do me the honor of dancing with me, Princess," he said as he kissed her hand. Mayu nodded and giggled. Luna jumped over the balcony.

"Sailors," she whispered. Akio and Ren looked over to the window and saw Luna.

"How come he gets to dance with her," Toshio groaned as he crossed his arms and glared at them. Akio grabbed his arm and pulled him toward Luna.

"Don't forget to be on your guard tonight," she whispered, "the Dark Kingdom could be anywhere."

"Eclipse," Nephrite whispered to her as he pulled her close to him, "we should do this more often."

"Just don't forget the reason why we're here," she said as she pulled away from him. "You have a job to do." Eclipse walked through the crowd and accidentally bumped into Toshio. "Oops," she laughed, "I'm sorry. I should watch where I'm going." Toshio stared at her then smiled.

"Would you do me the honor of dancing with me," he blushed as he held out his hand for hers. Without warning he grabbed her hand and pulled her out to the floor. They twirled around on the dance floor.

"Who is that lady Toshio is dancing with?" Ren nudged Akio and pointed.

"I don't know," he smiled, "but they seem to be having fun." Toshio and Eclipse twirled around on the dance floor. Toshio pulled her close to him and danced slowly with her.

"My heart is racing," she thought to herself, "I feel so calm with him. So at ease." Upstairs there was a loud crashing sound and the prince came running down the stairs. Eclipse shook her head then pulled away from Toshio. "I have to go," she ran in the other direction. Toshio, Akio and Ren ran after the prince.

"Prince D," Toshio called out, "what are you doing?" Prince D turned around and smirked at Toshio.

"Stay out of my way," he cackled.

"That's not Prince D," Ren called out.

"Sailors, transform," Luna shouted.

"Mercury Power, Make-up!"

"Mars Power, Make-up!"

"Moon Prism Power, Make-up!" They transformed into the Sailor Senshi. "Hold it right there, creep. I am Sailor Moon, the guardian of love and justice."

"I am Sailor Mercury, the guardian of wisdom and water!"

"I am Sailor Mars, the guardian of fire and passion!"

"I am Sailor Earth, the guardian of love and all things little!"

"In the name of the Moon, we shall punish you!" Prince D cackled loudly.

"Silly little Sailor brats this will be your last battle."

"Well, well, well," Eclipse said behind them, "If it isn't the Sailor punks." Sailor Moon turned around and looked at Eclipse. "Queen Beryl has had about enough of you." Eclipse transformed into Sailor Eclipse and smiled at them. "Who will take me on?"

"Sailor Moon," Sailor Earth said, "you save Prince D. We'll take her on." Sailor Moon nodded and chased after Prince D. Sailor Earth, Mars and Mercury readied themselves to attack.

"Mercury Aqua Mist," Sailor Mercury shouted launching his attack at Eclipse. Sailor Mars pulled out an ofuda,

"Evil Spirit." Eclipse knocked him to the ground.

"Sailor Mars," Sailor Earth shouted then glared at Eclipse, "you've messed with the wrong one lady." Sailor Earth crossed her arms in front of her and prepared to launch her attack.

"Too slow girlie," Sailor Eclipse dashed in front of Sailor Earth and grabbed her. An image of a little girl smiling and laughing flashed through her mind. She stumbled back from Sailor Earth and clutched her chest. Nephrite rushed to her aid and launched an attack at Sailor Earth. The attack sent Sailor Earth flying over the balcony. Before she had the chance to fall the masked guy grabbed her hand. Eclipse scrambled to her feet still clutching her chest. A thick fog covered the area where they fought. Sailor Mercury jumped in front of them.

"I won't allow you to go any further," he shouted, "Mercury Aqua Mist." Eclipse shook her head and charged at Mercury. Mars grabbed her foot and held her in place. Fire began to travel up Eclipse's leg. She scoffed and kicked Mars off of her. The masked guy pulled Sailor Earth back onto the balcony.

"Sailor Mercury," he said, "hold her." He handed Sailor Earth to Sailor Mercury. "Lady, you are going down." He charged at Eclipse and threw punches at her. Eclipse dodged the punches and laughed. She got one hit in and targeted at his chest. A pulse shot through his body and knocked him to the ground. Nephrite grabbed Eclipse and disappeared from their sight. Sailor Moon ran back to where they were.

"Is everyone alright," he asked. Sailor Mars lay on the ground and Sailor Earth was passed out in Sailor Mercury's arms. The masked guy attempted to climb to his feet. "What happened?" He caressed Sailor Earth's face slowly and gently.

"Get away from her," the masked guy called out and walked up to Sailor Moon. He took Sailor Earth out of his arms and cradled her in his. "Sailor Earth," he cried as he shook her gently, "please open your eyes. Please." Tears ran down his face and dropped onto hers. Sailor Moon approached them and knelt beside the masked guy. Sailor Mercury helped Mars to his feet. The Sailors watched in silence as he continued to shake Sailor Earth. "Please, Sailor Earth," he whispered, "I just want to see you smile again." He leaned down and kissed her forehead. Sailor Earth's eyelids fluttered softly then she opened her eyes and smiled up at him.

"Here you are saving me again," she whispered. The masked guy hugged her tightly. He set her on the bench and knelt beside her. "I don't even know your name," she whispered as she reached for his mask.

"My name is Tuxedo Mask," he smiled at her and kissed her hand. "Don't ever scare me like that again." Sailor Earth nodded then looked at the Sailor Senshi.

"Did we win?"

"Well, in a way yes," Toshio smiled giving her a thumbs up. Sailor Earth smiled and stood to her feet.

"I'm sorry I scared you all," she apologized, "it won't happen again." Sailor Earth hugged Sailor Moon and smiled. Tuxedo Mask has disappeared from the scene.

"We're just glad you're alright," Toshio smiled as he hugged her back.

"Queen Beryl," Nephrite called as he carried Eclipse into the court, "something is wrong with Eclipse." Eclipse lay in his arms unconscious. The bottom of her onyx hair has begun to lighten to a butterscotch blonde color. Beryl jumped from her throne.

"Follow me," she said as she led them to Metaria. "Metaria," she cried out as she flung the door open, "save her." Nephrite laid Eclipse on the table and closed the capsule. Metaria's dark aura washed over Eclipse and her tips hair began to darken again. Eclipse's eyelids fluttered lightly then her eyes flew open. She stared up at Nephrite and Beryl.

"I am so sorry, Queen Beryl," she hung her head in shame, "I failed you." Beryl embraced her and held her close.

"I'm just glad you're okay," she smiled. "Now go get some rest." Eclipse nodded and Nephrite walked with her back to the room she stays in sometimes.

"Eclipse," he whispered, "are you sure you're alright?" Eclipse smiled at him and nodded. "Alright," he smiled lightly, "good night." He kissed her forehead and closed the door behind him. Eclipse dropped to her knees and held out her hands in front of her. Her Dark Crystal manifested in her hands. Down the middle of the Crystal was a small crack.

"How did this happen?" She said. "What did that girl do to me?" Zoicite opened the door and entered her quarters. He stared at her Crystal then looked at her. Her eyes were solid white as if she wasn't even alive. "Zoicite," she whimpered softly, "my Crystal." Zoicite knelt beside her.

"How did it crack?" He gasped.

"I… I don't know," she cried as hot tears began to pour down her face. He reached out and touched her Crystal softly. It slowly began to mend itself. He saw a lady dancing in an orange gown as a piano played softly in the background. He jerked his hand back and blinked away the vision. The Crystal reverted back inside Eclipse's chest and her eyes became as black as night.

"I have to go," he jumped to his feet and dashed out her room. Eclipse sat in the floor and stroked her black hair.

"I don't know what happened to me tonight," she thought to herself as she placed her hand over her heart, "why did that little girl have that effect on me?" She took deep breaths trying to calm her nerves. "I could have died tonight."

"You waltzed with the enemy tonight, Toshio," Luna scolded him.

"She didn't feel like an enemy," Toshio sighed, "she felt like someone I knew a long time ago." Luna shook her head. "Maybe she's the one from my dream."

"What dream?"

"I have this recurring dream of this princess and she's reaching for me," Toshio stared up at the sky, "but we get separated and I promise her that I will find her. I will always find her. Then I wake up."

"I don't think that's her," Luna shook her head, "why would your princess try to kill you and your friends?" Toshio shrugged and stared at the moon.

"But I will find her, Luna," he smiled, "I will always find her." Mayu stared up at the sky and looked at the moon.

"Tuxedo Mask," she giggled and threw herself back on the bed, "he was there to protect me again." She lifted her pillow in the air above her head then kissed it. "Tuxedo Mask," she thought, "I hope to see you again."