Chapter Sixty. Epilogue
Zorelda found herself away from Earth's atmosphere. She knew where to go as she knew that she would have been done for if she hadn't teleported at the last second. Sailor Moon was a major threat and Zorelda knew where to go. She could sense the one other person that could be after Sailor Moon and her powerful silver crystal.
The witch found herself at what appeared to be a palace of some sorts.
"Sagittarius Zero Star." Zorelda noted.
"Who goes there?" demanded a voice. She glanced to see two blonde women. One in a red body suit and the other in a green body suit. They both also had golden bracelets on their wrists.
"You may not be alarmed my dears." Zorelda assured the two soldiers. "I have come to see your boss, Galaxia."
She looked at the two soldiers as they were holding their staffs.
"Very well." the girl in red replied.
"We shall take you to Lady Galaxia." the girl in green added.
The two soldiers brought Zorelda to a woman who donned a golden gladiator like armor. The witch noticed the soldiers kneeling before this woman. So this must be Galaxia.
"Lady Galaxia," the girl in red announced, "this woman wishes to see you."
"Very good, Sailor Phi and Sailor Chi." Galaxia replied. "I will deal with this intruder."
Sailor Phi and Sailor Chi left the room, leaving Zorelda with the person she was seeking this entire time.
"I can sense you know someone by the name of Sailor Moon, seeking her star seed as well as the other star seeds in the galaxy." Zorelda glanced at the woman. "Is that correct?"
"That is correct." Galaxia answered. "Why you may ask?"
"I was nearly destroyed by her immense power." Zorelda explained. "Not only she has a star seed but there are the rest of the Sailor Guardians who possess star seeds. Not just those Sailor Guardians but also two men with significant powers."
"I am aware of that already. What is your point?"
"The Sailor Guardians are working alongside my other enemies the Defenders of the Earth."
"Mere scum."
"True but with your desire to collect all the star seeds and my magical powers, conquest will be easy."
Galaxia chuckled in response. "Do you really expect me to see you as my equal?"
There was a pause of silence. Was this conversation really getting nowhere?
"However," Galaxia continued, "I do see your point. As a witch, you could prove to be useful as a part of my Shadow Galactica army as so far those who tried to collect the star seeds as well as the Quasar powers for me have all failed, with a minor exception of course. The star seeds of ones known as Phobos and Deimos."
She glanced at two red star seeds floating in the air. Zorelda was impressed when she saw all the other star seeds floating in the air.
"As you can see, I have collected star seeds from other parts of this galaxy." Galaxia said before looking at Zorelda. "So if you wish for my help, then..."
She lifted her hand. Zorelda felt a strong surge of energy go through her, something which she was impressed with. "This is impressive."
Seconds later, golden bracelets were on Zorelda's wrists.
"These bracelets are the symbols of loyalty to me." Galaxia stated.
"So then we strike?" Zorelda asked.
"Not yet." Galaxia answered. "However, we will strike at the Planet Earth when the time is right."
-Sailor-Moon-Defenders-
"How did the battle go?" Rick asked after Jedda brought the heroes to their chambers for a meeting.
"Zorelda is gone." Minako answered. "However, Ming took Mamoru and the Four Heavenly Kings just when we thought we were going to bring them to our side."
"So those Four Heavenly Kings were a part of your past life?" Jedda asked.
"That's right." Rei nodded. "Ming had the nerve to take them and Mamoru."
"What does he plan to do with them?" Hotaru asked.
"I wish I knew." Sheila answered. "With my father, it could be anything."
Rick couldn't help but to tense up a bit. He couldn't help but to feel bad for the Sailor Guardians going through this at the moment. Knowing how Ming was, this was very serious. He hoped Mamoru and the Four Heavenly Kings were okay.
"What was it that you wanted to tell us, Rick?" Flash asked.
Rick glanced over at Jedda with a small smile before he looked at the heroes.
"Jedda and I are going to get married." Rick announced. Not even a second later and everyone reacted with congratulations and expressing their joy for the couple, including Makoto, Minako and Hotaru all sharing excitement to see their wedding.
In the midst of all the excitement, Rick noticed disappointments with both Ami and his father. He looked at Flash first.
"Dad?" Rick glanced at his father, wondering what he was feeling.
"I'm happy for you, Rick." Flash replied. "I'm glad that you are going to be with the woman of your dreams. I was only hoping that one day you would return to the team."
"I thought that was what I wanted too, Dad." Rick faced his father. "However, deep down, I knew that destiny has a different path."
"I guess you're right."
"You still have April to follow your footsteps."
"You got a point there, son. I'm proud of you, no matter what you do in life."
"Thanks, Dad."
Rick then glanced at Ami, who was clearly disappointed by the announcement.
"I'm sorry Ami." he apologized. "I should have said something sooner. I wasn't trying to deceive you or Jedda. She knows this already."
"I know." Ami faked a smile. "I couldn't see you decieving women like Minako can deceive men sometimes."
"Hey!" Minako exclaimed, hearing the conversation. "That was one time and that was two of the Amazon Trio that targeted me at the time!"
Rick was slightly confused before noting this must have been during the Sailor Guardians' missions. Then he looked back at Ami.
"I'm sorry for the disappointments you had to endure here." Rick told her. "I hope that you find someone to call your own."
"Thanks." Ami gave a small smile. "I feel like that might have already happened after we get him and the others back from Ming's grasps."
-Sailor-Moon-Defenders-
The Phantom smiled proudly at his daughter and Rick. He was startled upon feeling a gentle tap on his shoulder and looked to see Flash.
"It looks as if we are going to be in laws in the near future." Flash grinned.
"Yes." the Phantom replied. "Looks like."
He noticed Hadea walking over to him.
"Looks like our daughter has finally found someone." Hadea stated.
"I'm glad." the Phantom looked proudly at his daughter and his future son in law. "Somehow, I always knew that Rick was meant for Jedda."
"You think we could..."
"We're not getting married." the Phantom replied. "Not yet."
"I kind of figured that."
"Rick and Jedda's relationship wasn't rushed." the Phantom explained. "They both started off as friends when they first became a part of this team. Overtime, they started having feelings for each other and with everything they went through together..."
"I get it." Hadea spoke up. "Relationships take time."
"Yes."
"I believe things will eventually work between us. Just give me time, a chance."
"I hope to spend more time with you in the future."
"I'm certain that can be arranged."
"Defenders to April!" the Phantom heard April's voice on his communicator.
He glanced around at his team and the Sailor Guardians.
"What is it, April?" Flash asked.
"A visitor is here at Monitor." April answered. "She is wanting to see the Phantom."
Everyone looked in surprise in a pause of silence.
"Tell the visitor we will be right over." Flash replied before shutting off the communicator.
"I wonder why this person is wanting to see the Phantom." Sheila stated.
"We won't know until we find out." Artemis answered.
"Let's head back to Monitor." Luna added. "This could be important."
"That sounds like a plan." Amy nodded.
"I hope you guys are able to rescue Mamoru and the Four Heavenly Kings." Jedda told the group.
"Thanks." Usagi nodded.
-Sailor-Moon-Defenders-
The Phantom followed the rest of the heroes to Monitor.
"This young lady was wanting to speak with the Phantom." April announced. "She says she knows him."
She removed the hood of her long brown cloak, revealing a beautiful young woman with long, dark hair with part of it fastened in a mini ponytail.
"How come the Phantom doesn't know her?" Haruka asked.
"That's because we haven't met yet." the young woman answered before glancing at everyone in the room before glancing at the Phantom. "My name is Rachel Walker and I am his daughter."
"His daughter?" Hotaru quipped.
"We have only known Jedda to be the Phantom's daughter." Setsuna stated.
"That's because, first off, Jade never bothered telling me about my father." Rachel explained. "She was pregnant with me when she left the Phantom."
"What?!" Minako took a step back in surprise. "Say what?!"
"Yes." Rachel nodded. "I am his other daughter."
End of Volume Six
Author's Note: The character Rachel Walker belongs to James5. I am excited to work on Rachel in Volume Seven as well as "Agency Action". After Christmas, I can tell the next few volumes are going to be action packed! That will be something to look forward to.