United Love- Part 3

A tale by Guardian Angel One

Rated around PG

I AM SOOOOOOO SORRY! I had problems with the mailing system. It was not my fault!

HEY!!! I had a pretty good Thanksgiving. And to all of you who wrote me, I'm very thankful for your comments.

In fact, a huge THANKS is definitely given to Princess Serenity, who has been a really cool e-mail friend. Thanks a ton for the address, where I was able to see Diamond for myself.

Let me say THANKS to Auston, who suggested I have Prince Diamond in the story and pointed out my web page's broken links.

Moonklutz was one of the first people to e-mail me with some great comments. THANKS for your support!

READ ALL OF THEIR STORIES! Ha, now you have something to do.

Naoko owns Sailor Moon. I wish I were that talented. All the bad guys are mine, so please don't take them without telling me.

Instead of making you remember more names, I decided to give you a break. Every good guy's planet is the bad guy's planet backwards for instance Sailor Mars is equal to General Sram.

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o}--+----- Crystal Tokyo, June 2, 2022 AD, Universe 3

Mars was content. She was smiling a perfect smile, staring at her home planet. There were only a few thousand miles from the atmosphere above the capital, Ares. Ares was located at the Southern pole, holding the PhobosDeimos Palace, her home. It had been so long since she'd been home.

She tilted her head, the smile never leaving her face. <It's amazing how all this turned out. Five years ago, I probably would have laughed if some one told me I would be the QUEEN of MARS, and have SUPER POWERS. Then I would have scared them off with my screams and charms!>

This caused Mars to softly laugh. <I was such a brat. Until Serena.> Mars' eyes took on a far away look as she thought of the person she owed her life to. <If I had never met Serena, I would never have become a queen, never have rebuilt my home world, never have become a Sailor, never have met my only love and had my beautiful children, never… have been happy. I probably would still be at the temple, loveless, miserable, and alone. I owe so much to her.>

Mars' head jolted up, her reverie broken, as a squeal was heard above. A red light flashed from the fixture in the ceiling.

"That's you Mars. Take care." Jupiter stood before her. Mars stood up, something her crimson dress. It was made of silk, with thin satin straps. The satin design on the front matched the ruby charm around her neck and the bright red sign on her forehead. She put her arms around the taller woman. Jupiter hugged her back for a second, then they dropped back.

"Safe journey everyone." And with that Mars strode over to the exit. With one last look at the other five occupants, she walked out the now open door, down the extended gangway, cushioned by red carpet, and to the guards around her.

Jupiter watched her best friend leave the area, looking straight forward unwavering. <She's just as anxious as I am to get home.> Jupiter smiled at the four other queens around her. "So, guess I'm next, huh?"

"Yep. Too bad, I wanted some one to help me gain control of the ship and fire on Pluto-" Uranus began with an mischievous gleam in her eye

"And if you tried, I'd kill you before you could," Pluto calmly said, letting a small smile mar the perfect picture of tranquillity she always gave off.

The five Queens of the outermost planets of the Solar System laughed.

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o}--+----- Tokyo, June 2, 1999 AD, Universe 1

Molly first waking thought was of the wonderful feeling of sunlight on her face. Oddly happy, she lazily sat up and stretched, yawning off the remains of sleep. "Serena?" was the first thing she said, as she opened her eyes to stare at the spot Serena had laid blankets for her "bed".

It took her two seconds to realize she was alone in the room.

<Where could she be? I didn't hear her get up. What am I saying? This is Serena I'm talking about. She should be half-dead to the world until noon!> Molly stole a glance at her alarm clock by her bed. It read 7:30. <WHAT? How on Earth could she be up THIS early and get around ME?>

She shot up, discarded her night shirt, put on a plum skirt, red top, and white tennis shoes, clipped her hair back, and ran out the door at a speed to match Serena's. <I don't know where she could be, but I've got to find her!>

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o}--+----- Noom, same time, Universe 1

"Surprise!"

Damion gasped in shock and outrage. "What's going on?"

The other two figures were as translucent as ghosts, made in almost the exact image of his self, only one was a bit older and the other a bit younger. Both then laughed evil, glee obvious in their voice.

In the blink of an eye, they jumped back five feet. "I'm not interested in you Endymion!" they shouted and began to act out a sword fight, both moving in sync with each other, identical grins never leaving their faces, yet their opponent was not to be seen. <They seem to be fighting Serenity's Soulmate, but why not Serenity herself? Surely she wouldn't let them fight. She would step in.> After a few minutes, Damion noticed their left hands creep behind their back. With one last stroke through the air, they flipped and stabbed their swords into the ground, at the same time bringing their hands and an object up above their heads.

""PURE DARKNESS ENERGY!" was heard, and Damion watched in fascination as his most powerful single attack roared around him. Instinctively he covered his self with his hands to block, but all he felt with air. <The attack is like a ghost, just as these copies are!> Suddenly, a flash of Darkness and the figures were gone. There was no sign of attack, no sign of them ever being there. Damion started to look around and stopped as mute weeping could barely heard coming from the corner behind him. Turning, he saw the two figures, on their knees, weeping over something. <Why would I cry? I NEVER cry. What does this mean?> flashed through Damion's mind as he walked closer to the fallen men.

And abruptly stepped back. They were cradling shards of a crystal. THE PURE CRYSTAL OF LIGHT! <But the Pure Crystal of Light can't crack! How is this possible? And what does this mean of Serenity?> The two copies clutched the crystal shards, some blood seeping from their hands, as they lifted their heads and screamed, their faces twisted with loss and rage. Damion's eyes widened at the sound of denial. After a few more seconds, the two just sat there, now facing forward, hands white from their grip. Damion got a little closer, straining to hear what was going on. If possible, his eyes widened even more at their next whispered statement.

"Why didn't we meet?"

Suddenly, a wave of Darkness energy overcame them. The figures vanished, but the energy remained, slowly becoming solid as it made it's way to the center of the table. Damion watched it, waiting for a threat.

"Damion, heed my warning. The battle you will face this time in the Game is different in the others. Now that all your Archangels have been tested, it will be time for a turning point. This battle, will include time, space, Hell, Heaven, the very Balance, will be included. Win this time, and the consequences could tip the scale for a great victory over the Light. If you lose… let's just say don't lose." The last part sounded like the hiss of a deadly snake about to strike. Damion shivered.

"What do you mean? Why is this battle any different than the others?" Damion kept his eyes on the cloud. The voice seemed to be coming from it. <Jeez, the center of it is practically GLOWING with negative energy.>

The voice didn't hesitate to answer. "Here is a riddle to tell you of what will come:

Out of the Darkness

Out of the Light

Three come to meet

Two broken, one is key

With the dawn of two, a great sacrifice

The true victor shall forever rule."

Damion had watched the glow flicker and gradually spread out a meter in diameter. "What do you mean? Who are you?"

"Don't quesssstion yourrrrr Masssssterrrrr." The voice faded, whispering the chilling threat through a cold air.

Damion's face turned a pasty white. "Daemon?" Silence greeted him.

The opening of the doors caused Damion to jump out of his skin. Sirena stood at the opening. "We're waiting, love." Her critical blue eyes showed annoyance for his delay.

Damion shook of the feeling of foreboding and smiled. If so much was at stake, he needed to be in top condition. "I'm right behind you."

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o}--+----- Noom, five minutes later, Universe 1

"Is everyone ready?" Damion barked out. He was NOT in a good mood.

Princess Gabrielle had sent a letter back. And from the looks of it, Princess Beryllian had added her two cents worth, all in drastic threats if he came near without Serenity's knowing. He had sent his Outer Generals to "warn" them of his arrival, which they should receive a few seconds before they entire the Universe.

His men were a little more relaxed. They were all terribly handsome men, with hair and eye color to match their planet colors. Brone, the General of Affection and Beauty of Sunev was still trying to talk to Damion, being the leader of the Inners. His dark orange attire was the brightest thing there, reflecting his unusually bright attitude. On his left was the second in command, Hugh. Hugh was the merciless and hardened General of Fire and Spirit of Sram, in deep, dark, blood red attire. Hugh seemed just as bored as Adar, if not more so, and angry over his commander's trademark carefree mood. Beside him was Adar, his third in command, who looked bored out of his mind, but generally concerned for his commander. Adar was the General of Lightening and Wood of Retipuj, dressed in a drab army green. Beside him was the fourth in command, Douglas. His coloring of drab bright blue (which could hardly be called bright at all) showed him as the General of Ice and Shallow Waters of Yrucrem. Douglas was draped across his computer, with a few open books lying around.

"We're ready." came the first in command of the Outers. Donovan's slightly feminine face as he walked forwards, the other Outers behind him.

Damion looked at the incoming Outer Generals; Donovan, General of Wind and Swiftness of Sunaru; Lamar, General of Water and Grace of Enutpen; Garret, General of Death and Silence of Nrutas; and Akuji, General of Time and Space of Otulp. Each had on the same armor as the Inner Warriors, only differing by the colors- navy blue, sea green, drab light purple, and a drab magenta, respectively.

"The Archangels of Light shall receive the message as soon as we walk through the portal." Calmly stated by Lamar.

"It shall take us about one day, standard time to get through the portal, though it will feel like minutes." Akuji stated, his composed look never breaking. "Time in a space portal is always faster than that which we live in."

"Very well. I shall go through first. Archangels, come through next, followed by the Guardians, then Generals. Sirena," Damion turned to his love, who was standing beside him, "you and the Sailors shall prepare to come on my signal, NOT before. Understood?" Damion made sure to stress the "not" as he carefully probed her with his mind. She nodded.

"I'll be waiting."

"Everything shall come down to this. This battle, it won't be like the others. I have been told," Damion glanced at the male standing behind him, "that this battle shall ultimately determine our fate for all eternity. There will be no mistakes. We WILL win."

Damion turned to the two women and one man, who were standing behind him. "Adrien of Nus, Dermott of Htrae, Vincent of Rats, and Fordon of Aixalag. Archangels of Darkness, CALL!" The four began pouring in energy in the center of the ring of people. "Lilia of Noom, Demona of Aixalag, Destin of Fate. Guardians of Darkness, CALL!" The three Guardians contributed their energy. "Inner Generals of Darkness, Outer Generals of Darkness, CALL!" The General responded with their powers. "Sailors of Noom of Darkness, Sailors of Htrae, CALL!" Eight women stepped up next to Sirena and gave their energy. "Sirena of Htrae. Soulmate of Darkeness, CALL!" Sirena let out a huge burst of power, brighter than the others combined. Damion smiled, watching his love of a million lifetimes in the glow of Darkness. He stepped up to the growing energy, punching out his fists. The gathered energy flew into him, causing a white glow to spread around him.

"I AM DAMION, THE CHAMPION OF DARKNESS! PORTAL OPEN TO THE UNIVERSE!"

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o}--+----- Tokyo, June 2, 1999 AD, Universe 1

Raye had awoken on the wrong side of the bed. She was tired from the Sailor meeting, which had run to 10:00. She was worried and angry over Serena's no-show. She was frustrated with Darien's dreams. And now, she realized, she was restless. With Sailor Galaxia taken care of last week, she, Princess Kakyuu, and the Sailor Stars had gone home a couple days ago. It felt so strange to have nothing to look forward to. Everyone's memory was intact, no one was missing, all was right. What if nothing came after this?

That was her last thought as Darkness hit her, knocking her unconscious. Within a few minutes, nine others also fell by the same evil wave.

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o}--+----- Tokyo, same time

Silently, Serena crept through a deserted park. After cat napping all night, she had given up and went for a walk. She had never been up this early and was curious to see what it was like. She hadn't seen but a few joggers and businessmen and women hurrying to work.

<It's so quiet and peaceful this early. Maybe… I should try to get up a little earlier. It would be wonderful to WALK through here everyday. I had better get home and get ready for school. I'll call Molly so she won't->

"SERENA! There you are! I was soooo worried when I didn't find you at my house! What got you up THIS early anyway? Are you all right? Was it Sailor-"

"MOLLY! I'm fine, I just got bored. Couldn't sleep last night. And don't say anything in public!" Serena scolded lightly at her panting friend, who was standing before her.

"Sorry. C'mon, we gotta get ready for school. Ms. Haruna will have a heart attack when she sees you on time!"

Serena smiled and grabbed her friend's hand, when she felt something. Stopping abruptly, she shut her eyes. <What is this? The evil… it's so familiar… huh?> Serena opened her eyes to realize she was on her knees, with Molly beside her. Molly was sweating, gasping for breath.

"Molly? Are you all right? Molly answer me!" Wildly, Serena started to shake her friend. Molly quickly snapped out of it, looking shocked.

"What was that Serena?"

"I don't know. Let's go to school and talk to Amy and the others. Maybe they felt it and know what's going on."

Together, they ran off to their houses and raced to school.

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o}--+----- Heaven, same time

"What was that?" asked a woozy Katarina. She held onto her head, trying to stop the room from spinning.

"That felt… evil," Beryllian said. She was the first to stand up and began to help Kat right herself.

"But how can that be? This is Heaven, no evil can penetrate this place." Gabrielle was on her knees blinking away the remains of blackness in her vision.

Angel was beside her and began helping her up. "Let's get to the control room, see what is going on."

"Right."

"That won't be necessary," came a stressed voice. Gabrielle looked at her wrist, where a black and pearl watch lay. She held out her hand and tapped part of it. A hologram appeared a couple inches above it. The picture was a woman, with deep brown hair and sparkling brown eyes. She had on a red suit with a little gold necklace and earrings, all with an ankh on them.

She held up her hand and spoke. "It's Damion, before you ask any questions. It's his spell that he has been casting. It has already hit Earth, and I can tell you, it will do much damage to the Chosen One."

"But what will it do?" Angel asked.

"You were hit with it, but because of your knowledge, you discarded it. I can't tell you anymore. Look inside your selves."

Angel nodded. "Thanks Destinia. See you later."

Destinia nodded, smiling. "Don't be late. Bye sis!"

Gab nodded. "Later!" She clicked off the hologram. The four of them were now in a circle, looking at each other. Angel cleared his throat.

"So, we've got a problem."

Kat smiled. "Then let's get it out of the way. Destinia said that it was from Damion. And since it got into Heaven, it can't be all that evil."

"If it's from Damion, it's evil." Ryl muttered under her breath.

"But it got into Heaven, so it can't be evil. And if it's not evil, how can it hurt the Chosen One? Does it affect only her?" Gab asked Kat. Kat shook her head.

"I don't know for sure. Why don't we try a Pluto Inner Time Travel?" Kat responded, smiling at Gab. Gab got a grin on her face. The Plutonian power was hardly ever used, and as acting-senior who so happened to have her own personal time staff and garnet rod, she would get to lead them. The spell was created to go through one's mind at any point in time they wished. Almost made forbidden as the "Time Stop" spell was.

"Why not? All right everyone, take each other's hands and let's go."

Simultaneously, they grabbed each other's hands and closed their eyes. Gab's forehead began to glow as her planet sign, two rings looping around each other diagonally, glowed black. Her eyes shot open, and the Pluto Time Key and Garnet Rod floated in the center of the group. "PLUTO INNER TIME TRAVEL!"

The Garnet talisman flashed magenta beams at each person's forehead and they were thrown into their minds, searching for the moment the spell hit them.

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o}--+----- Silver Millennium, June 2, 1 BC, Universe 2

Queen Primrose of Earth was angry, and her husband knew it. He sighed as his wife was pacing, their son was standing to his right, and their future daughter-in-law was standing beside him.

"We were so close! If only she hadn't recovered from our attack on the other Inner planets so soon, the Moon Kingdom would have been ours!" Primrose stated, finally breaking from her path to stare at the three.

"Don't worry, we'll get them. I heard rebel factions from the Sun Kingdom were almost completely destroyed." King Ravi came up and put his arm around her.

A soft snort was heard. "It's about time those rebels got what they deserved," Princess Raine of Mars took her fiancé's hand possessively. "Serves them right for siding with the Moon Kingdom."

Prince Endymion of the Earth and Sun squeezed her hand tighter. "So when will we attack again?"

"As soon as we get a response from Neptune," Primrose replied curtly. "If they agree to side with us, we can probably take over the Moon by next week."

Unknown to them, a man was listening to them outside the doors. Upon hearing their plans, he frowned and began to teleport to Neptune. If anyone had seen him, they would have said it was Prince Endymion, only with an evil air about him.

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o}--+----- Heaven, June 2, 1999 AD, Universe 1

The group had been standing there for five silent minutes. Finally, Kat stirred, opening her eyes. The other three did the same, and with a thought, Gab sent the Pluto talisman and Key away.

"So, did anyone feel…" Gab began.

"Like the spell was meant…" Ryl nodded her head.

"To make us want…" Kat's eyes grew large with understanding.

"To push Serena away?" Angel finished, his head cocked to the side. "Pretty clever."

"CLEVER? If we were to push Serena away, it would…" Ryl crossed her arms and shuddered as realization hit her.

"Kill her." Gab finished silently. "And we didn't fall for it because we know about Damion. But the Sailors and Darien don't know about him."

The four stared at each other. Silently, they took hands again. Only this time, they teleported. To Earth.

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o}--+----- Tokyo, June 2, 1999 AD, Universe 1

Lita sat in class, staring out the window. Only instead of daydreaming about her latest crush, she was battling her feelings.

She had remembered waking up and making breakfast. While she was waiting for her pancakes to brown, she had been knocked unconscious and had a dream. <No, not a dream. A nightmare.> In the nightmare, Lita was having a picnic with Serena. A forest of oak and redwood trees encircled the little clearing they were in. They were stuffing their faces and laughing when a rumble was heard. Lightening began to strike and Lita heard Serena whimper in fear. She stood up to transform, when a bolt came down encompassed Serena, and with a flash, Serena was gone. The trees seem to grow, creating no way of escape. "SERENA! Where are you?" Lita screamed, over and over. She looked around wildly.

"Lita…" a rumble came from the trees and now clear skies. "Lita, you must stay away from your princess…"

"No way! I will protect Serena with my life-"

"To protect Serena you must stay away! To be near her will result in her death! YOU MUST KEEP AWAY!"

"But… how can my protection kill her? I would never hurt her! Never!"

"Lita, trust me. There is no other way. I've seen the future, and I know that if you don't stay away from her, her life, your life, and the life of your friends will end very soon. Lita…" the voice faded, with the thunder.

"NOOOO!" Lita had awoken on her kitchen floor in a cold sweat. <To protect Serena, I must stay away?>

Lita sighed as she thought of the blonde girl in the next room. <If it means she is all right… I will stay away. I swear I will never cause her any harm, on behalf of Jupiter! She will have the others.> Lita unconsciously nodded at that decision, tightening her fists. <I can't tell her. If I do, she'll only try to stop me. She loves her friends too much. I hope she and the others will forgive me.>

Unknown to her, the other Sailors, both Inner and Outer, and Darien had already made the same vow, with the similar dreams in mind.

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Bwwwahahahaha!

Things have finally gotten to where I want them. I can practically guarantee romance and adventure, with some explanations coming up.

Please don't flame me about the Mars/Endymion thing, but I have a perfectly good explanation for it. You will see, probably in the next couple chapters.

I got some stuff for my website coming up, so look out for the next couple weeks.

Here's some good stuff-

Name Counterpart

Damion Serena

Sirena Darion

Adrien Mahira

Dermott Beryllian

Vincent Katarina

Fordon Gabrielle

Demona Angel

Destin Destinia (Sailor Destiny)

Be on the look out for Diamond and his crew, the Starlights, and Ann and Alan! <Giggle!>