"Mom, what are you doing?" Toshio asked as he stared at his mother. She continued to pull boxes out of the closet as she pointed to the TV. "Tuxedo Mask looking for a Legendary Silver Crystal," Toshio read out loud then gasped and dashed out the house.

"Toshio, did you hear the news today?" Ren asked as he saw Toshio running up the stairs. Toshio nodded.

"Tuxedo Mask, who are you," Luna thought to herself, "and why are you after the Crystal?"

"Good morning, Big Brother," Mayu smiled and hugged his neck from behind the sofa. Takashi smiled and continued watching the TV. "What are you watching?" She released him and walked around the sofa. She climbed into his lap and stared at the TV. On the news the anchors were talking about the Silver Crystal and how priceless it must be. Mayu frowned at the TV then jumped up and rushed off to her room. "Tuxedo Mask, why?" She whimpered softly and slid onto the floor.

"Mayu," Takashi called out, "I have to run out for a few. I'll be back soon, alright?"

"Okay," she called back. Takashi stood and stared at her door for a few then finally left the apartment. Mayu opened the door a little and peeked out to see if he was gone. She grabbed her jacket and her shoes and rushed to the Shrine. "Ren-senpai, Toshi-chan," she waved as she ran up the stairs. Toshio spun around and saw Mayu then smiled.

"I guess you saw the news," Ren said as he leaned against a shrine pillar. Mayu nodded.

"There has to be a reasonable explanation for that," she cried out. Luna jumped onto her shoulder.

"I wonder if he is an enemy," Luna sighed.

"No," Mayu said, "an enemy wouldn't help me. He's saved me so many times." Akio and Minoru stared at her.

"Mayu," Luna said in a soft voice, "that may be part of their plan." Ren reached out for Mayu, but she pulled away and turned to Toshio.

"Tuxedo Mask is not an enemy," she whined as tears filled her eyes, "You believe in him, don't you?" Toshio stared at Mayu. "Toshi-chan, tell me you believe in him." Toshio knelt in front of Mayu and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"I don't know what to believe," he said to her. Mayu backed away from Toshio and looked at him. "Mayu, please," Toshio reached toward her, but Mayu ran away with tears in her eyes. Mayu ran down the stairs and to the park where she first encountered Tuxedo Mask.

"Tuxedo Mask," she cried as she dropped to her knees. She sobbed loudly and buried her face in her hands. "I believe in you," she cried. She wiped her eyes and looked up at the sky.

"Mayu?" A familiar voice called out from behind her. She looked behind her and saw Takashi standing behind her. "Mayu, what's wrong?" Mayu lifted herself from the ground and ran to him. He held out his arms for her and held her close. "What's wrong?" She just sobbed in his arms. "Please, calm down," he hushed her as he rubbed her back, "I'm here now." He picked her up and carried her to a park bench then set her down and looked into her eyes. "I don't know what happened and I'm guessing you can't tell me," he stared at her, "but never forget I'm here for you." He smiled lightly at her and wiped her eyes. Mayu stared back at him then grabbed his hand and squeezed it tightly.

"Thank you, Big Brother," she smiled halfheartedly. He nodded and sat beside her.

"Do you remember the story of the sun princess and the moon prince?" Takashi asked as he held Mayu's hand. Mayu nodded. "Do you remember how the story ended?"

"They found each other again," Mayu whispered and looked up at him.

"Someday someone is going to find you," Takashi sighed, "and they're going to love you." He looked down at her, "possibly more than I do and they're going to take you away from me." Mayu squeezed his hand tightly and shook her head.

"No one is ever going to take me away from you," she cried and clung to him tightly. He kissed the top of her head. "I'll be by your side forever." Takashi held her close to him smiling. A cool breeze began to blow. "Thank you," she whispered. Takashi nodded and looked up at the sky. Zoicite appeared laughing.

"Sailor Earth, you're mine now," he laughed as he grabbed Mayu and pulled her away from Takashi.

"Takashi," Mayu cried as she reached for him. He grabbed her hand and held on to her. "Please, don't let go of me," she cried as she held on to his hand.

"Let her go," Zoicite said as he kicked Takashi. Takashi fell back letting go of Mayu's hand.

"Takashi," she cried as she disappeared with Zoicite. Zoicite threw her against the wall.

"Stay put," he growled as he left his room locking the door behind him. Zoicite spotted Eclipse in the hallway. "Have you told Queen Beryl you're back yet?" Eclipse walked past him not making eye contact. "A cracked Crystal is almost as bad as a broken heart," he remarked as he walked past Eclipse.

"Please, let me out," Mayu banged on the door and screamed. Eclipse looked at Zoicite's bedroom door and placed her hand on the door. In the room she could hear Mayu crying. Eclipse shook her head then ran to her room and locked her door. Mayu dropped to her knees and hugged herself. "Takashi," she whispered, "you let go of me."

"Queen Beryl," Zoicite said as he entered into her court, "I have something that will help end the Sailor brats." Queen Beryl raised an eyebrow in interest and waved him closer. "I have captured one of the Sailor Senshi," he smiled, "I will use her as bait to lure the rest of them out and kill them." Queen Beryl smiled at him,

"Good work, Zoicite." Zoicite smiled to himself then turned and exited her court. Toshio walked with Akio and Minoru down the shrine steps. He spotted Takashi and glared at him. Takashi walked past him with his eyes on the temple.

"Please, someone," he called out as he approached the temple, "please, someone help me." Ren rushed out the temple. "He took her," Takashi began to weep. Toshio rushed over to him.

"They took who?" Toshio inquired.

"Mayu." Zoicite appeared over the city.

"Sailor Moon," his voice boomed, "I have something or rather someone you may want." In the background Mayu called out for Takashi. Takashi jumped to his feet. "Meet me at The Tower in 20 minutes or Sailor Earth dies." Takashi dashed down the stairs and the Senshi chased after him.

"Takashi," Toshio shouted as he chased behind him, "Takashi, stop!" Minoru ran past Toshio and in front of Takashi. Takashi stopped and looked at him.

"Move," Takashi growled at Minoru.

"Make me," Minoru growled back. Takashi and Minoru stood face to face and stared each other down. Toshio pushed his way between them.

"Guys, stop," he said, "this is accomplishing nothing." Toshio turned to Takashi, "I'm sure the Sailors will get her back safe and sound." Takashi looked at Toshio.

"You think so?" He asked as his voice pleaded. Toshio nodded and smiled at him.

"Now go on home," Toshio smiled as he pushed Takashi in the direction of his house. "Everything will be fine." Takashi nodded and headed toward his house. After Takashi was out of sight Toshio turned to the guys and nodded. "Let's transform!" The guys transformed and raced toward The Tower. In the middle of the field they saw Mayu laying there unconscious. Sailor Moon started to run over there, but Sailor Mercury stopped him.

"I'm getting heavy readings here," he said.

"Sailor Senshi," Zoicite laughed as he hovered over Mayu. "I see you came for your little friend."

"Let her go," Sailor Moon shouted at him. Zoicite laughed.

"Hand over the Silver Crystal," he demanded.

"We don't have it," Sailor Moon shouted.

"Don't you dare lie to me," Zoicite growled.

"What kind of a man picks on little children?" Sailor Jupiter shouted to Zoicite.

"Yeah," Sailor Mars chimed in, "pick on someone your own size."

"Mercury Aqua Mist!" The other Senshi looked at Sailor Mercury and nodded. Zoicite shook his head and sighed. Sailor Mars and Sailor Jupiter launched their attacks at Zoicite, but he dodged them at every turn.

"It's hard to believe that two of our generals were defeated by you," Zoicite smirked at the Senshi, "don't underestimate my power." His hands began to glow a dark green. He lifted his hands ever so slightly and launched bubble bombs at the Senshi. Sailor Moon glared up at him.

"How dare you harm people that mean so much to me!" Sailor Moon shouted.

"They saved the weakest for last," Zoicite laughed. In the field Eclipse hovered over Mayu. She caressed her face gently with the backside of her hand.

"What power do you hold over me?" She whispered to Mayu.

"Get away from her!" Tuxedo Mask shouted as he rushed Eclipse. Eclipse fell backward then scrambled to her feet. Tuxedo Mask stood between Eclipse and Mayu.

"Is she alright?" Eclipse spoke in barely a whisper. Tuxedo Mask glared at Eclipse prepared to fight. "Is she alright!" Eclipse screamed at him hearing her voice break. Sailor Moon looked over and saw Eclipse and Tuxedo Mask standing in the field.

"Your fight isn't over there," Zoicite screamed as he launched an attack at Sailor Moon. The bubble bombs sent Sailor Moon flying. He landed on his back and groaned softly. Queen Beryl appeared from the sky laughing in a mocking tone.

"Sailor Senshi," she smiled wickedly, "I am Queen Beryl, the ruler of the Dark Kingdom and the commander of the four generals. Many times you have gotten in my way as I searched for the Legendary Silver Crystal. This time you will perish, starting with the little one." Queen Beryl turned and set her sights on Mayu. She lifted her scepter into the air and pointed it at Mayu.

"Sailor Earth!" Sailor Moon cried out. "Please, don't." Eclipse stood in-between Mayu and Queen Beryl.

"Eclipse, move!" Queen Beryl screamed at her, but Eclipse stood her ground.

"I can't allow you to hurt her," Eclipse whispered with tears in her eyes. Queen Beryl growled at Eclipse. "I'm sorry," Eclipse blinked trying to hold back her tears. She looked back at Mayu and Tuxedo Mask. "Get her out of here." Tuxedo Mask nodded and scooped Mayu up into his arms. He ran off with Mayu and Eclipse dropped to her knees. She grabbed her head and began to cry in agony. Queen Beryl growled and turned back to the Sailor Senshi. Sailor Moon stood to his feet.

"I won't allow you to destroy the planet I love or the people in it," Sailor Moon shouted. Queen Beryl lifted an eyebrow and looked at him.

"Who's going to stop me?" She laughed.

"We will." Sailor Mercury, Mars and Jupiter stood to their feet. Queen Beryl raised her scepter and knocked the Senshi back to the ground.

"On the ground is where you belong while in the presence of a queen," she chuckled loudly. Sailor Moon stood to his feet once more and looked at his fallen comrades. He balled up his fists angrily and shook one of them at Beryl.

"I will protect this city," he screamed out. Out of thin air the Moon Stick appeared in his right hand. He grasped the Moon Stick with both hands and pointed it at Beryl. "I won't let you hurt anyone else."

"Sailor Moon, I will destroy you first." Queen Beryl floated down a little closer to Sailor Moon and pointed her scepter at him preparing to eliminate him.

"Please help me protect them," he thought to himself. The Moon Stick began to glow in his hands causing Beryl to stop.

"What is this light?" Beryl's eyes grew wide in fear.

"Moon Healing Escalation," Sailor Moon said in a loud voice. The Moon Stick began to glow even brighter as it unleashed a golden light toward Queen Beryl.

"Queen Beryl," Eclipse cried out and jumped to her feet. She dashed in front of Queen Beryl and was hit by the golden light.

"Eclipse," Queen Beryl gasped as Eclipse collapsed in her arms. She looked down at Sailor Moon and glared at him then vanished back into the sky along with Zoicite.

"Sailor Moon," Luna cheered, "you did it." Sailor Moon dropped to his knees and clutched his chest. "Sailor Moon," Luna cried out, "what's wrong?" Sailor Moon took deep, long breaths as his transformation wore off.

"I'm fine," he smiled weakly. He looked up at the moon. "Thank you." Mayu opened her eyes and blinked slowly. She blushed gently seeing Tuxedo Mask laying under her. She closed her eyes and rested her head on his chest. His heartbeat seemed calm and relaxing and his arms were very warm. Mayu gasped and jumped up causing Tuxedo Mask to open his eyes.

"You brought me home," she gasped, "how'd you know where I lived and where's Takashi?" She backed up and tripped over the living room table.

"Mayu, calm down," Tuxedo Mask smiled and pulled off his mask.

"Takashi," she gasped as her eyes grew wide. He smiled softly at her.

"I'm so glad you're alright."

"Eclipse," Kunzite called from outside her bedroom door, "what's going on?" Eclipse slowly opened the door and peeked out into the hallway. She grabbed Kunzite's arm and pulled him in the room then closed the door again.

"Kunzite, do you ever feel that something isn't right?"

"Like right now?" Kunzite laughed uncomfortably. Eclipse shook her head.

"Like maybe something is just off?" Kunzite just stared at Eclipse as she began to ramble about past lives.

"Eclipse," Kunzite interrupted, "I think maybe you just need to rest. Our duty is to serve Queen Beryl faithfully and from what I hear you didn't do that today." Eclipse hung her head in shame. "Stop living in the fantasy world and start doing your job." He exited her room and closed the door. "That girl is losing it."

"Toshio, what are you thinking about?" Luna asked yawning. Toshio spun around and looked at Luna then stuck his tongue out at her.

"Did you see the way Eclipse protected Mayu today?" He smiled.

"That was a little out of character," Luna noted as she stared at Toshio.

"I told you she was soft," he laughed as he laid back on his bed. He felt the Moon Stick on his pillow and moved it to the side.

"But she still saved Queen Beryl," Luna pointed out. Toshio grunted,

"True. Maybe she's a prisoner to Beryl and that's why she saved her." Luna shook her head then curled up on his bed,

"You and your wild thoughts."