Junia’s Promise

Part Four: Escape from Crystal Tokyo

A female Half-Neko by the name of Ai Yuroti led a small group of Kanorian warriors up to a Kanorian style tank. Apparently, Usagi managed to get a few of these when Kevin was friendlier to her and her country. They split up and went around the plasma tank, which was oblivious to their presence. Ai took a device and ran up quickly to the tank before they would see her. She placed the device on the tank and immediately it magnetized on the tank, and it immediately lost the ability to hover and feel to the ground. Ai and her strike group climbed on top of the tank and opened the hatch with their laser rifles pointed at unsuspecting Crystal Soldiers inside. They all raised their hands in surrender and were taken out of the tank. Ai had her group tie up their prisoners and left them inside a building, while she disengaged the device she used to neutralize the tank.

When it started floating again, the task-force that had been chased away from their group, Jedite, and the Senshi, used the tank to turn around the battle’s bad tidings. It was to join the group of tanks that was to converge on Kevin’s group. The plasma tank saw the group up ahead and joined up with it as if nothing had happened. Ai watched and listened as the orders came in from Ami. She smiled and as she prepared to fire, she aimed the cannon lower at the tank in front of her and fired. It blew up in a brilliant display of sparks and fire. She then immediately ordered a full reverse of the tank while others in their confusion did the same. They started to fire recklessly hitting buildings, their own army, and tanks while Ami screamed in the comms to regain control of the confusion that had been caused. As the tanks started to move around, looking for better positioning, a couple found the anti-tank mines that General Barkonis had left behind, neutralizing or destroying their tanks.

Kevin, Makoto, and Morisato continued to battle each other in the two on one. Makoto was faster, stronger, and better due to the Galaxia bracelets which is why it took both of them to fight her. Neither were willing to take the chance that Makoto could over power one or the other, which was quite possible in her current state. They continued to assault each other with various lightning attacks and physical attacks.

“Kachu Tenshin AMAGURIKEN!!!” Kevin’s fist turned into a lightning barrage of blows to Makoto, who was knocked back by the blast. She shook her head in disgust as she stumbled back and just stared at Kevin. Morisato was hoping to blind side his sister before she recovered but he was not fast enough. She charged Kevin with both her fists cocked back.

“Is that all you got? Then try this on for size Jupiter Knight! KACHU TENSHIN AMAGURIKEN!!!” Makoto’s own fist-of-fury barrage knocked Kevin back in shock. He was unsure what to make of that attack as he took it in the chest. His armor was easily cushioning the blows. Makoto’s own Senshi power though plus the extra power-up was not only preventing her fist from getting screwed up but was also doing more damage than it should even be possible. Kevin then let the notion leave his hand and not underestimate the ability of his fiancee.

Then Kevin’s shadow started to stir as well as the closest robot troop started to spark. Ryoko appeared from the shadow and Aliana appeared from the now smoking remains of the robot. They both looked at each other and nodded collectively. Aliana also flashed a smile and the emerald star seed that instantly Kevin, Makoto, and Morisato knew as to be Makoto’s.

“Nice work Aliana and Ryoko-san. I knew you both could do it.” Kevin complimented them and they both smiled again sincerely.

“That’s MY star seed.” Makoto made a dash for it and was quickly tackled by Morisato then helped by Kevin.

“And you can have it as soon as we take those forsaken bracelets off your arms.” Aliana told her as she flipped backwards away from Makoto’s extended reach.

“He question is how though? Usagi was the only one that I knew who could remove the bracelets and that was with her own power at full.” Morisato struggled with Makoto and Kevin to prevent her from moving. Ryoko was scoping out the battlefield and knew that as good as the Kanorians were, there defensive line was wearing thin. Jedite, Haruka, and Alex had all given their licks but it seemed even those three would get over ran if this kept up. Megumi was doing her best of healing the injured Guardians but even her own powers were being taxed. Dusty was having a lot of fun taking care of the enemies but he won’t be able to continue forever as well. Aries and Barkonis were successfully directing the task-force’s assaults to deal the most damage.

“This can’t keep up forever. I will do what I can to turn this battle Aliana.” Before she disappeared into a shadow, Ryoko turned to Kevin and a frown was on her face. “Kevin, Shea of the future has been turned into a Usagi zombie as well. You will do well to watch your back against him because he’s coming and Usagi-san might be as well.” She then started to disappear into the shadow.

“Thanks for the heads up Ryoko-san. Don’t stray too far, because our rides will be here soon.” Ryoko nodded to Kevin as she fully disappeared into the shadow. She then appeared behind some unsuspecting robots and troops and took them out, causing more chaos among the Crystal Army’s ranks. This in turn allowed Jedite and Haruka to concentrate on Rei with Alex and Dusty converging on Ami.

Aliana then motioned for Kevin to come over her way. Kevin got off Makoto and Aliana went to jump on to Makoto while handing him her star seed. “Put this in your gauntlet and that will prevent it from being taken.” Kevin nodded and did just that as the star seed fused with the orb inside Kevin’s left gauntlet.

“NOOOOOOOO!!!” Makoto wailed as she struggled to get to her knight but her brother and Aliana remained piled up on her. She wasn’t about to take this lying down and somehow managed to get the two soldiers off her. However, as she charged Kevin, he allowed the Thunder Spear to split into two as he spun around and fell to the ground. He then swiped at both bracelets at the same time with the spear parts. At first nothing to seem to happen as Kevin refused the spear. Then Makoto grabbed Kevin’s neck, intending on strangling him to death.

“Ma... ko... to...” He said with a tear in his eye as he prepared to accept his fate. However, just as Kevin’s eyes started to role back into the back of his head, the bracelets started to glow. Then just where Kevin had hit, two seams were formed and the bracelets fell off. Makoto’s pupils returned to her eyes and she started to look around. She was fading away again, just like when Galaxia stole her star seed the first time. Then she looked down and noticed she had a tight grip on Kevin’s neck. By this point he was about to lose consciousness when she let go.

“Kev-chan! I’m... sorry...” She fell to the ground and started to fade away. Her hand however went and grabbed Kevin’s hand though as he slowly started to come to. Morisato and Aliana both ran over to help Kevin back up to his feet but unknowing of his surroundings, he shooed them off a bit.

“Mako-chan, I... failed... you... I... failed... to... protect... you...” He said but felt the presence of her hand in his. “But even in my dreams, you still feel so... warm...”

“Kev-chan...” She said continuing to fade away.

“Um Kevin, you aren’t dreaming. That is Makoto’s hand you are hold and is fading away.” Aliana hoped that Kevin had regained enough of his senses to understand that.

“Yeah future Onii-san, Mako-Onee-chan’s hand is in your’s right now. She needs her star seed back though.”

“Can’t... she’s under... bracelets... influence...”

“Baka! Kevin, you better pull yourself together right now.” Aliana grabbed Kevin and started to slap him silly across the face back and forth. After about the fourth hit, Kevin was looking none too happy.

“Okay Mom, I’m up for school.” Kevin said sarcastically while holding onto Makoto’s fading hand still. His face was red and he looked quite upset at the situation. “Sheesh Aliana, did you have to slap me so hard...”  She pointed down at the fading Makoto and his eyes started to bulge. “Mako-chan! Hold on, I have something that should cure that right up.” He immediately summoned her star seed from his gauntlet and held it next to Makoto. She fully faded however and Kevin’s eyes really got teary. “NOOOOOOOOO!!!” He screamed as he tried to make sense of why the Star Seed didn’t restore her.

He held the seed up to his face as his tears streamed down. “It still feels warm and smells as nice as her...” The star seed however left his hand and started to shine. Makoto reappeared in front of him, sitting on his lap, and smiled very warmly to him. “Seems this always happens to me... am I really a good knight?” Morisato and Aliana were about to say something but Makoto motioned for them not to.

Knight of Jupiter, doesn’t your lap feel a bit heavy? You may want to look up... Yongsin knew what was going on but was not about to come out and say it. Kevin shook his head however and that’s when his face brushed up against Makoto’s chestnut brown hair.

“Nani? What the...” Kevin looked up and Makoto was right there, still smiling at him with tears in her own eyes. No words passed between them yet and he picked up his arms and grabbed her and just started to hug her. Then the two embraced and shared in a kiss. Morisato and Aliana both looked at each other happily. But an ominous tall shadow started to loom over them.

“Oh isn’t this sweet. You remember your girl but you don’t remember your friends?” Shea was very pissed off and had his regiment ready to fire on the four. “You four have no where to run, no where to hide, but you do have the option to surrender quietly...”

Suddenly a dark looming shadow appeared over the battle area, as though something were eclipsing the sun. The Reaper’s Due fleet had entered the atmosphere and was now de-cloaking over the mass of armies. A voice of a familiar friend now filled the air;

“Attention, Allied forces of Terra and Crystal Tokyo. This is the voice of Saturn’s Defense in support of the Allied Knights. We have your Airspace Secured. Should you choose to resist, prepare for the coming storm.”

“The Crystal Shield is DOWN!!!” Someone yelled and that got Shea’s attention and the rest of the forces. Five Guardian Assault Shuttles came flying down and started firing on the Crystal Army. Shea’s entire group started to run as they watched the plasma tanks and robot troops get cut down by the onslaught of the shuttles. Then they all landed, threw down their back bay doors, and Kevin’s Emerald Knights and Kappa Forces started to run out with laser rifles and swords screaming commands to the remaining soldiers.

“Kuso! But I will still have my... eugh...” Shea slumped to the ground and a shadowy figure stood behind him, smiling at the group.

“You talk to much Shea, that’s why ninjas like me will always win out.” Ryoko laughed as she looked at Kevin and Makoto, now embraced in each others arms. “Kevin-sama, we don’t have too much time to get our strike-force out before Usagi can re-raise that shield.”

“Right, full evac everyone! No one is left behind!” Just as that was said a plasma tank came up and popped open the hood. Ai and her group rolled out of the plasma tank with smiles on their face. “Nice work Commander Ai. Didn’t think your plan would work but it did. Get on one of those shuttles and head home.” Ai saluted and then nodded leading her troops to the nearest one.

Kevin, Makoto, Morisato, Aliana, and Ryoko all ran to another shuttle that was nearly full and immediately the bay door closed behind them and started to take off. “Thunder Boy is on board... this shuttle is carrying the HCA!” The pilot exclaimed as he lifted off. Sean’s face appeared on Kevin’s Shuttle view screen.

“The fleet, Reaper’s Due under my command will cover your escape. Rendezvous with your waiting fleet just beyond the orbital range of Terra.”

Haruka, Alex, and Jedite all boarded another shuttle and started to lift off as well, but waiting just long enough for two more to jump on board before the bay door closed behind them. Megumi went to the shuttle with the most injured, hoping to use her skills to save more fallen soldiers lives. Barkonis led more troops to the fourth shuttle that Ai’s group had boarded and it lifted off.

“I have to get on one of those shuttles, or I will never get my abilities.” The girl said as she stepped away from the building that she had been using as cover. She took off her cloak and tucked it into her back pack. The last shuttle was about to close it’s bay door when she ran over to the shuttle. “Wait, wait for me!” She started waving her arms desperately trying to keep the shuttle from taking off.

“Hold on sir! The package is the last one to be picked up! Hurry Princess, we have to go now!” The shuttle started to lift off as she jumped on and caught the edge. The officer ran over and picked her up and brought her on board. “You’re safe now Lady Makoto-sama. Just sit back and enjoy the ride to the Silence Glaive.” He looked her over, the spitting image of Makoto Kino. “Package is onboard, so let’s get out of here!”

I can’t believe they think I’m Makoto... but what they don’t know can’t hurt them. She sat down between a male Neko and a female Canisian.

“You look so young Lady Kino, even for all that you’ve been through.” The Canisian said and she smiled wondering what to say to her.

“Lucky I guess?” She shrugged her shoulders and they all laughed heartily.

“Seeing your face and the Admiral’s happy face makes this all well worth it. I guess the three year war actually turned out to be the thousand year war.” One of the soldiers joked and another hearty cheer went up for Kevin and another laugh as well.

The five shuttles streamed away from the Earth just as the shield went up. The Silence Glaive de-cloaked and there was both Crystal Tokyo and Earth Alliance ships preparing to converge on them. Sean’s other two fleets had retreated with the other fleets to prepare for the Jupiter response to any allegations that the two forces might try to throw up and the Reaper’s Due had yet to reappear from Terra. The ship started to make its move away from the planet when the firs shuttle was given its clearance to land. Silence Glaive began to pick up speed though as the four and five shuttles came around. The fourth shuttle made it when the E.A. ships made it first and started to fire upon the battle cruiser.

The battle cruiser was forced to raise shields but the final shuttle was inside the shields just in time. The pilot cruised in when the ship made its turn around Earth.  The shots continued to fire at the ship but the shields held under the barrage. Kevin and Makoto immediately rushed out of their respective shuttle and ran to the bridge. The girl who looked liked Makoto, when her shuttle bay door opened, managed to sneak off before anyone could tell what was happening in the hanger bay.

Upon entering the bridge, Kevin and Natalie only looked at each other to realize that Kevin was taking command of the situation. “Prepare the IP drive and target Sol. After that, bring up the Hyperdrive and the chronoshield. We will only have one chance to get away, so let’s make it good.” Makoto walked over and sat on his lap as his command chair lifted a feet off the ground and the bridge switched to battle vision.

“Activating IP drive sir!”  The ship started to accelerate forward then became a blur as the IP drive kicked the ship towards Sol itself. The pursing ships then started to attack the Crystal Tokyo ships thinking the ship was C.T. and had been the one to fire upon them. That battle would continue for a while until both fleets retreated from the losses they would sustain.

The Silence Glaive disengaged the Inter-plantery Drive only to find them at a hornet’s nest. Crystal Tokyo ships from Mercury were told that the Silence Glaive was more than likely heading for the star system’s sun and decided to ambush them. However, because the IP is undetectable, they weren’t in position to take advantage of their ambush plot.  Silence Glaive immediately doubled back away from the fleet, luring them away from the sun. The chased continued as they fired upon the battle cruiser but it was a nimble little ship that avoided most of the shots and was able to block the other shots.

“How long before we can start to engage the chronoshield and our Hyper drive?” Kevin looked to Commander Sundance and he made a few calculations. He then shook his head and put in a few more calculations then smiled at the results.

“Sir, we only need a minute more but we have to be much closer to Sol and aimed towards it. Slingshot won’t work if we continue to get chased away from it.” The other command officers also acknowledged in agreement.

“I understand that, so what we need to do is the Junia Slash!” The officers understood that this meant to flip the ship around and used the enemy fleet to Guardian’s advantage. The ships would be caught in the crossfire as the Silence Glaive would go in between the fleet firing it’s own shots. It’s very effective against great odds and commanders who generally not as good against those kind of tactics.

The ship made its turn and started to charge at the enemy. This confuses the enemy commander and he ordered his ships to move out of collision range of the Silence Glaive. Kevin smiled because now he would be able to use every weapon that was in his arsenal to neutralize these threats to him. As the battle cruiser went flying past its adversaries, Kevin ordered every weapon that could fire to fire. Plasma missiles, Lorenm torpedoes, and high powered lasers unleashed against the hulls of the enemy ships, causing them to become neutralize as their crews attempted damage control.

As the Silence Glaive sped away towards Sol, the other ships turned around and gave chase... a fifty on one that didn’t favor Kevin but speed was on his side. As long as they didn’t try to tractor beam Silence Glaive, there wouldn’t be a problem. However, Kevin’s worse fears were confirmed as ten tractor beams now held the ship in place. “All hands, prepare to repel borders... I repeat all hands prepare to repel borders.” Kevin was fully expected the enemy to board the ship and try to take them captive, and he would probably self-destruct the ship, but he had non-combatants on board as well as the Sailor Senshi who allied with him. “I don’t want this ship to fall into their hands, as Usagi could use it as a means to strike us in the past.”

Natalie nodded to him when Ian looked up from his own command console. “Kevin, I have hyperspace signatures appearing around the area. Huh? I don’t believe this...” Just as he spoke, the lead ship blew up and then all hell broke loose. Saturnian ships had dropped out of hyperspace and started opening fire on the C.T. ships.

“Thought you could use a hand there chief,” Sean smiled from his command chair back onboard the Rising Flame and Kevin and Makoto could only help but smile. “Can’t let you have all the fun and glory here. After all this is my time, not yours.”

“Seems I once again owe you my life Sean.”

“Ah, we owe each other our lives so many times over... besides you would do the same for me anyhow Kevin.” Kevin nodded and smiled in agreement.

“My friend, you have always helped me... and for that, I am eternally grateful. Don’t think I have ever forgotten or will ever forget. See you in the past.”

“I hope Makoto-san and you make each other very happy. The sacrifices made today would be made in vain if you spend even one moment of it arguing...”

“You’re wrong old friend. Arguing is something that is common, however I assure you that no one’s sacrifice for us or this galaxy will be in vain. From those who spilt their blood in the assault against Firestar’s unified armies, Harun’s darkness, and Sharline’s attempt to make Sailor Galaxia the bearer of Chaos... and now Usagi’s own madness. Seems familiar to the reports I read on pre-Beryl Saturn.”

“Yes, those reports seem to have a lot in common.” Sean then looked away then back at Kevin. “More ships are heading this way, so if you plan on leaving, do it fast. My fleets will cover your escape.”

“Right, see you again soon...” Kevin nodded to Sundance who pushed a sequence on the keyboard. “All hands prepare to return to our original time.”

“Engaging Chronoshield... hyperdrive is coming online now!” The Silence Glaive started to become a streak of light when the new fleet came into to stop them. However it was too late and the Saturnian fleets watched as their friends made their jump. It was said that no sound penetrates space. The curse that came from the C.T. flagship was said to be heard as far as Nemesis.

“Yes chief, Godspeed to you and your crew. Plot a course for Saturn ensign. I need to make my report to Queen Hotaru on the success of our mission. Send the command to all fleets to follow suit and jump now!” The officer nodded and input some keys into the command console.

The Silence Glaive dropped out of hyperspace only to be staring down at the barrels of two Imperial Guard class battleships. The entire bridge crew looked as though they were about to defecate themselves when a picture of a blond haired, blue eyed young man’s face appeared on the communication’s display. Everyone’s eyes bulged and Kevin looked at the image curiously.

“This is the GRS Imperial Guard alongside with the GRS Nadesico to unidentified ship.”

“Um, this is the GRS Silence Glaive so would you mind not firing on us.” Kevin looked as if he would turn as white as a sheet if that didn’t work. The face changed from a serious look to one of laughter.

“Kevin, it has been too long since I’ve seen my older brother. It’s good to see you again.”

“Tyler, you crazy son-of-a-gun, it’s good to see you my younger brother. But I have a question.” Everyone breathed a sigh of relief seeing another Junia at the other end of that com-link.

“Sure, go ahead and asked.”

“That’s Kevin’s brother?” Ian looked at Natalie who just smiled at Ian.

“Yes Ian-chan, that’s Tyler Junia.” Aliana hugged her fiancée fiercely, which caused Ian to blush and turn back to his control console.

“Ahem!” Ian coughed trying to regain his stone cold appearance, but failed miserably. “I’m…glad to have you back safely Ali. I was…worried…”

“Which bridge are you on?” Kevin’s eyebrow raised up as he looked at his brother. Makoto looked at the two brothers and noticed many of the similarities between the two.

“Oh, I thought you would ask that question. I’m acting Captain of the GRS Imperial Guard until you and your command crew returned back to the present. That also means I’m acting Admiral of the Eighth Fleet but I relinquish both to you now that you are here.” Kevin was about to say something but Tyler once again intercepted his older brother. “I tried to contact you before you left but I was too late. I was told by Captain Stefanie about your plan to go to the future so I came immediately to assume command of the fleet before the future Moon Queen had a chance to send a spy to take command of your fleet.” Tyler smiled and Kevin nodded his approval. “By the way, were you successful in getting back my future sister-in-law?”

“I’m right here Tyler-onii-san.” Makoto moved a little and started to wave with a big smile on her face. Tyler’s face seemed to beam even brighter, knowing that his future sister was safe in Kanorian custody.

“Another victory for the Guardian Republic it would seem. A battle for love is the greatest battle we and probably most honorable we can fight. Kevin and... oh mirada, I don’t know how to pronounce your name future sis.”

“Ma, ko, to. It’s similar in pronunciation to that of Spanish, Onii-san.” Tyler blushed as he felt like an idiot on how easy her name really was.

“Makoto, what does it mean though?”

“In English terms it translates to Sincerity.” Kevin quickly interjected making some of the bridge members laugh.

“Ah, what a beautiful name that is...”

“Tyler, don’t be trying to smooth talk my fiancee over there. I will beat your ass if you do...”

“Hahahaha, I believe it to after the stunt you pulled just to get her back.” Tyler’s face showed his fun loving attitude, somewhat different from the more serious but happy-go-lucky brother of his.

“Tyler, I’m going to hold a little party and I would like my youngest brother to be there with me and my family...”

“So no more, it would be my honor to join you and Makoto. To finish my earlier sentence, may the two of you share many blissful years together. Hate to see another Anri incident...”

“TYLER!!!”

“Sorry bro, didn’t mean to bring that up. See you back at Earth.” Everyone nodded and Tyler’s face disappeared.

“He looked like he was enjoying that bridge.” Makoto just shook her head at Kevin’s comment and left it at that.

Kevin opened up a bottle of Rythin Whiskey and poured a bottle of it into Haruka’s beer glass. “Haruka, I know you can hold your liquor but this is the fifth most potent in my galaxy. If you drink it too fast, it is said to mess with your physiology.” Haruka looked at Kevin then looked at the drink and cautiously took a sip. She knew when to head Kevin’s warnings.

Zeus bounded back and forth looking for Aries. If he had looked at the table with Barkonis, Natalie, Faleen, and Carlos, he would have noticed that she was having a nice conversation with them. Hotaru was with Sean, Carlos, and Ranma talking about a variety of topics. Tyler, Morisato, Makoto, Dusty, Aliana, Ian, Megumi, and Ryoko were trading hugs and laughs.

Akane walked up to a group of soldiers who nodded at her politely. They started discussing different fighting styles and showing each other some moves. Jedite decided to have a little fun with them by creating a small explosion between the group, knocking them all down. He was laughing at his latest handiwork until Alex picked him up and then he started to sweat a little. “It would behoove you not to pick fight with Kanorians and Akane. The bot you created in Rei’s imagine already has beaten you before. Adding Akane to list of girl’s who have kicked your ass would not do well for pride.”

“Bah! I fear no woman!” That was until Alex held up a picture of Jedite trying to put out the fire on his rear end after Rei had toasted him good with her fire. “What would it take to get rid of that little piece of blackmail material?” Alex smiled and knew that Jedite would be a little more cooperative in the future.

“Kuso, you mean I missed the whole thing?” Katori Kaioh asked Dusty who only nodded his head. Katori then kicked a can which ended up hitting his sister Michiru. Michiru turned around and scowled at Katori and Katori immediately ducked away.

“How can he be so uncultured? He must be hanging around that big brute of an uncultured fake wrestler Alex.” Alex heard this and rolled his eyes at the poor comment. The Russian Bear wasn’t about to get into it with Michiru again.

Minako walked up to the where the party was being held at and when she saw Makoto, her genkiness kicked in. She ran up and literally jumped into Makoto’s arms to hug her. “MAKO-CHAN!!!”

Makoto was caught off guard, as were the others around, but never-the-less returned Minako’s hug. “Minako-chan!!!”

“I’m glad you are safe! I thought the Queen had stolen my best friend’s star seed!” Minako let go of Makoto as everyone was still staring at her.

“Yes, but thanks to all my friends, family, and my fiancee, I will be able to enjoy a freer lifestyle but I must accept my full responsibility as the Queen of Jupiter.”

“So how was it for you two to work for a mad Queen like that?” Tyler looked at the two Senshi, who then looked at each other then looked at Tyler again.

“I wouldn’t say mad, more like paranoid. She was afraid everyone was going to take her precious King away from her.” Minako’s answer would have sufficed for Morisato but then Makoto look showed there would be more.

“Her actions of not being so benevolent after the Nemesis affair and her paranoia are what will end up driving Mamoru away from her anyhow. She became so damn lazy that I don’t know how we still existed. The Nemesis affair allowed most of Earth to break away from Crystal Tokyo and form the Earth Alliance. Ryoko was reinstated as Queen after the Dark Moon family was absorbed into the Nemesis ranks.” Makoto’s incite caused Tyler’s eyes to get large in disbelief that the good person Usagi that he had met had fallen so low. Ryoko now understood her own destiny and shook her head at it.

“Perhaps we shouldn’t discuss this anymore, since this should be a festive occasion.” Ian suggestion settled well with everyone, especially Tyler, since his image of Usagi had just been shattered.

“Ah, what would I do without you Ian?”

“Perhaps you would end up getting with Sean?” Ryoko teased Aliana and this caused Ian to fume a bit. Megumi giggled while Ian had this look of irritation on his face.

“Whoa! Hey!” Sean grimaced.

“Shadow Princess, you would do well to watch those comments,” Ian retorted as he passed a dark glare at his “other”.

“I forgot, you and Sean are still not on speaking terms.” Now Dusty was laughing pretty loud and the others were smiling at the joke. Before anything else could be said, Kevin walked up to the group with a smile on his face looking back at the now passed out Haruka.

“Lightweight...” He muttered as Jedite, Alex, Hotaru, Sean, Ranma, and Carlos all came up behind him laughing at Haruka’s downed figure.

“I’ll have some of what she had there lightning boy.” Jedite held up the bottle of Rythin Whiskey and took a drink from it. He started to swagger around swishing the bottle around in a near drunken stoop. The others started to laugh at Jedite thinking about how a 10,000 year general should easily be able to hold his own when it came to the alcohol.

“One of the five Dark Generals of queen Beryl and he got drunk off a little alcohol. That’s got to be very embarrassing.” Ranma pointed at the bottle that Jedite some how managed to keep a hold of. “Oh isn’t that supposed to be extremely potent?”

“Yep, that would be the most famous out of all the alcohol we have in our repertoire.” Carlos slammed Ranma in the back, which caused Ranma to give off a little puff of air.

“I see not everything has changed ever since Usagi-chan left.” Hotaru took a seat near Makoto and Minako, who still seemed to have a lot of energy between the two of them.

Kevin jumped up on a podium type platform and looked around with that same goofy grin on his face. “May have everyone’s attention? Good, I have some things to say before we continue this party. First, to my Emerald Knights, Star Samurai, and Soldiers that accompanied my fellow Senshi and I... thank you and I have something special planned for you. That small group will become the first of a new group, a new special unit to carry us into the new age. You will become Jupiter Knights... not in the sense that I am, but in the sense that you will be ordained in the armor of Jupiter and become the units to protect the Royal family: Makoto, Morisato, and myself included.”

“Sir, we’ve had your back since the beginning and there is now way we refuse this honor to continue that tradition.” One of the soldiers stood up and proclaimed to the rising cheers of his comrades.

“Thank you, as it makes me fell better to hear that from you. Next I want to say thank you to the Senshi and Knights who put their lives on the line for Mako-chan and my rescue of her. Without your help, the star seedless Senshi would have repelled and quite possibly captured us in our attempt to free Mako-chan.” Once again more cheers went up as the Senshi and Knights involved stared high-fiving each other. “I also want to give thanks to Hotaru-onee-chan and my brother in arms Sean. Without their help, this mission could have been a major bust.”

“Chief, what are you talking about? I was here in Tokyo the whole time when you were crossing time.” Sean looked around while everyone shook their heads in disbelief.

“Sean-chan, I don’t believe we will know the extent of our own involvement until later on during the Crystal Tokyo future. Kevin-onii-san, whatever it was we did, I’m glad we could be of service in your quest.”

“Yeah, I guess you’re right, little cousin,” Sean grinned. “Heh, guess I must be quite the hero.”

Hotaru’s warm smile made Kevin feel even better as he turned his attention to Makoto.

“Mako-chan, could you please come up here.” Makoto nodded and straighten out her emerald green dress. She walked up the short way to get to where Kevin was standing with a beautiful smile on her face. She seemed to glow with radiance around her. When she got to Kevin, she was a bit startled when he grabbed her by the waist and pulls her closer to him. He then put his arms around her and started to kiss her. Makoto then shared in the embrace as the two kissed with all the love in the world. Everyone started whistling and cheering and the couples of the group started sharing in an embrace. Soon Makoto and Kevin would be married, prepared to step to their destiny together.

In the back of the party, a figure in a cloak watched the evens transpire. She put up the hood over her pony-tail before anyone could notice, turned around, and walked off. “So this is what the past is like. I have a feeling things will be very interesting, and I can finally fulfill my destiny as well. The problem is I can’t use the Silence Glaive as my home so I will have to confront them soon.”