Here are the last two episodes of the Nephlite arc of my Magic Boy
epic. Note: I will stop posting this story until I finish writing
the Zoisite arc with the Rainbow Crystals. There will be one less
crystal than normal,so don't be surprised(I removed the Hercules
episode from the story). Anyway,I need good names for the counterparts
of these characters(nothing silly,'kay?):

+ a female Greg(third crystal holder,Amy's boyfriend)
+ a male Rita(Andrew's girlfriend,fifth crystal holder)
+ a female Chad(boy who shows up at Raye's temple)

Anyway,I am working on a SM/Pokemon crossover right now. Ja ne! :)

COSMIC KNIGHT



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Cosmic Knight's Story

* Sailor Moon: Magical Boy Epic * [Need A Better Title]

Note: This is an ALTERNATE REALITY story,which sort of is a gender-bender with certain characters of "Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon" or,
since I am using the dub NA version,just Sailor Moon. ;) I've also
changed a few things in the plot. Don't worry,in no way have I changed 
the essence of the anime saga to alienate Moonie otaku...I hope!

Second Note: For those of you who are referring me to Chris Jones's 
fanfic,Sailor Moon Reversal,I KNOW ABOUT THE FANFIC! Don't tell me
about it anymore,okay? This story has very few connections to that
work,and if you don't know about the fanfic,go to Chris's site at:
http://cyberwheel.simplenet.com/fanfic and read it!

Disclaimers: In no way do I own any characters in Sailor Moon,nor do
I own any characters that make cheap cameos! While some of the people
are my creation,they still have similar traits to the Sailor Scouts
and friends you know,so I don't own those Scouts or friends. Naoko
and DiC do. Don't worry,I won't try to butcher this job like THEY did.

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Episode 12: Things Are Looking Down
========================================================================

Seth snuck up to Mark and tapped his shoulder. "Boo."

"Ah!" cried Mark. "Don't do that!"

"Sorry," said Seth. "You were just gone. What's up?"

"I'm in love," said Mark with a sigh.

"Oho," said Seth matter-of-factly. "So,who's the lucky girl?"

"I can't tell you," said Mark. "It's too embarrassing."

"Hey,you are my friend," said Seth,putting his arm around Mark. "You are
my buddy! Anything you want to tell me,tell me. I won't blab."

"Okay," said Mark. "Promise not to breathe a word to anyone!"

"Scout's honor," said Seth. "Who's the babe?"

"M-Maia Stanton!"

Seth gasped. "HER!? WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?!!"

"Yeah,she's really popular,and maybe it's doomed," said Mark. "But..."

"SHE IS EVIL!" shouted Seth.

"Why are you accusing that woman of evil?" asked Mark in shock.

"Stay away from her!" ordered Seth.

"You are so stupid,Seth," said Mark angrily. "I bet you want her too."

"GAG! No way! Get real!" choked Seth.

~~~+~~~

"Uh oh," said Luna in horror.

"That's right,my closest bud is in love with that Negabitch," said Seth.

"This is major bad," said Ren. "We've got to warn him of the danger!"

"But she hasn't done anything to him except that time at the mall,"
said Amos. "We shouldn't butt in on his love life."

"I need to tell Mark everything,since he's my best friend," said Seth.

"Right,just don't freeze up," said Luna.

~~~+~~~

Meanwhile,Nephlite was being chided by Beryl.

"You have failed to get energy over and over,like Jadeite!" shouted
Beryl. "I have no further need of your services. Begone!"

"But..." said Nephlite.

"You heard me,I will decide your fate," said Beryl. "Hope to the
heavens I don't put you in a crystal like Jadeite!"

Nephlite gasped and teleported away. ~Damn her,~ thought the star
warrior. ~Those stupid Scouts are to blame for my fall. Well,I will
have to find something to appease the queen...~ She meditated in
her chapel. ~The stars know everything...when the thre planets of
Mercury,Mars,and Moon conjunct,the one thing I need to save my life
will be brought before me. Come forth,dark powers!~

The darkness formed a vortex that shrank rapidly and formed into a
beautiful black crystal shard. It floated to Nephlite and she took it.

"The Star Crystal," she whispered. "This will be my salvation." She
activated it,and an image of a person appeared. "Huh?" ~This boy...~

~~~+~~~

Malachite and Zoisite were talking in their bedchamber.

"I don't like this,Malachite," said Zoisite. "Beryl's on the warpath
now that Nephlite's mucked up that Gemini incident and she's gonna end
up icing her like Jadeite. We have to be on the lookout."

"Right," said Malachite. "We need to keep working,though. We need to
find the Silver Moon Crystal for Beryl to keep her occupied."

A youma smiled under its mask as it slipped into the shadows.

~~~+~~~

Seth raised his finger to the doorbell. "I can't," he said.

"What is it?" asked Luna. "You can't back out now."

"But it's so hard!" said Seth. "I can't tell my best friend that his
crush is an evil Negaverse witch! He'll hate me!"

"Oh brother," muttered Luna with a sweatdrop.

"I know! I'll talk to Andrea!" said Seth. "She might know what to do!"

"Yeah,right,you just want to forget about doing this," said Luna.

~~~+~~~

"There you go," said Andrea,helping a little boy. "Jump that one. And
that one. Ha! You've got it." The doors opened and Andrea looked up.

Seth was waiting for Andrea to finish with the boy when someone came
up. "Hey,nimbus brain! Nice to see your handsome face again."

Seth turned about. "Get lost," he snarled to Darlene.

"Hey," said Andrea. "Nice to see you two again. I'm taking a break and
going to my sis's place for refreshments."

"Cool," said Seth. "I need to talk to you,Andrea."

"Need some help?" asked Darlene. "I'm a good counselor."

~You wish,~ thought Seth angrily.

~~~+~~~

"...so,that's the deal," said Seth. "Mark's so buzzed out on this
girl,and she won't listen to me when I say that she's bad!"

"So?" asked Andrea.

"My best friend is gonna get fried,and I don't know what to do."

"Why don't you wait a bit?" asked Andrea.

"I guess," said Seth. ~That's what Amos said.~

"Waiting won't help anything," retorted Darlene. "If you are his
closest buddy,like me to Andrea,you've got to warn her."

"I guess you're right," said Andrea. "He'll hate you,but if this
woman IS dangerous,you shouldn't let him get hurt."

"Thanks!" said Seth. His stomach moaned. "Man,I'm starving! I think
I'll get a few things to chew on while I'll going back. LIZZIE! Get
me a double bacon cheesburger and a large order of fries,with a root
beer float and a vanilla milkshake!"

Darlene sweatdropped. "You got any money?"

"Not THAT much," said Andrea,sweatdropping.

"Oh,and throw in some chips too!" said Seth eagerly.

~~~+~~~

Seth took a deep breath. "Come on,Seth,you can do this." He rung the
doorbell. Mark answered it. "Hi,Mark."

"Hey,Seth,how's it shaking?" asked Mark.

"Mark,I have something to tell you," said Seth. He began to fumble.
"Mark,I have worked up all my courage to tell you to avoid Maia! She
is an evil demonic sorceress who will lead you to ruin! Forget her!"

"Huh?" asked Mark,unable to understand Seth's babbling.

"I mean it,Mark! Stay away from that witch! This is for your own good!"

"Why?" asked Mark.

"Because you'll suffer for it!" shouted Seth. He ran off.

~~~+~~~

"So," said Luna. "How did Mark take it?"

"Huh?" asked Seth. "Take what?"

"Did you TELL him?" asked Luna.

"Sure."

"Oh no..." moaned Luna. "Did you tell him slowly and carefully?"

"Ah..." said Seth,sweatdropping.

"I knew it! You should have had the others with you!" snapped Luna.
"Your friend is going to be seriously hurt or killed,and you didn't
do anything! Now go back there and tell him with caution."

"Ah man..." moaned Seth. "Can't it wait?"

"NO!" roared Luna.

"Shoot!" said Seth.

~~~+~~~

Evening fell as Mark was musing on what Seth had said. ~Seth warned
me that Maia was evil,but I can't believe it!~

The phone rang. "Mark,someone called Maia Stanton wishes to talk."

"I'm coming," said Mark,running down to the phone. "Hello?" He lit up.
"You want to meet me at McKenna Park in ten minutes? Cool! I'm there!"
He hung up and sighed. ~I knew it. We're destined for each other.~
"Mom,I have to go out for a few minutes."

"Okay,just be back by midnight," said Mrs. Baker.

~~~+~~~

"Hi," said Mark,smiling as he sat down by Nephlite.

"Nice for you to come," said Maia. "Sorry to call you out so late."

"Hey,I don't mind," said Mark dreamily. "This is so romantic."

"I'm leaving Tokyo," sighed Nephlite.

"What?" said Mark in shock. "Am I boring you?"

"No," said Nephlite,shaking her head. "You're the coolest guy I've met,
but I can't put you in danger. I am in serious trouble."

"Oh..." said Mark.

"It's a shame we didn't get to know each other," said Nephlite.

"Isn't there anything I can do to help?" asked Mark.

"You know about the Silver Moon Crystal?"

Mark shook his head. "Sorry."

"A shame," said Nephlite,getting up. "Such a beautiful and ancient
gem would have been the one thing to save my life. Oh well."

Mark then remembered something that his mom showed him a year ago.

	"Such a pretty pearl," said Mark.

	"Of course,Mark. It's a family heirloom. This pearl has been
	 in our family for over a thousand years."

"Wait!" said Mark. "Stay a little while,and I will get that gem."
He got up and left. Nephlite smirked evilly.

~~~+~~~

"32...100...5...got it!" whispered Mark,quietly opening the safe.
"Beautiful." He took the pearl out and closed the safe. It clanged
shut. "ACK! SHHH!! Don't wake mom up!"

Too late. The lights flipped on. "Mark?" said Mrs. Baker. She gasped.
"MARK! What is the meaning of this theft?"

"Sorry,mom,but the girl of my dreams needs this!" Mark ran off.

"MARK!" cried Mrs. Baker in horror.

~~~+~~~

"I wanna go home," mumbled Seth.

"Yeah,yeah," said Luna. "If you had done your job and told Mark about
Nephlite,you wouldn't out so late. Now come on."

Just then,Mrs. Baker ran up. "Did you see Mark,Seth?"

"Why?" asked Seth.

"He stole our family heirloom and ran off!" said Mrs. Baker. "He told
me that he needed it for a girl he loved."

~Uh oh...~ thought Seth. "Did the name Maia Stanton come out?"

"Yeah," said Mrs. Baker. "He got a call earlier. Huh?"

Seth and Luna were gone.

~~~+~~~

"Oh,that Nephlite!" shouted Seth. "If he lays one hand on my friend
in any hostile or evil way,she'll pay! MOON PRISM POWER!"

~~~+~~~

Nephlite checked the gem. ~I'm so glad to help Maia out,~ sighed Mark.

~This is not the crystal,~ thought Nephlite with a sigh. Then her
gem went bonkers as she brought it to Mark's face. ~Hmmm...could
Mark be the legendary Moon Prince? I have to know.~ "Come with me."

"Oh,this is getting romantic," said Mark dreamily. He and Nephlite
got up and made to leave,but a voice stopped them.

"BITCH!" it shouted. It was Sailor Moon. "You let him go now!"

"Get lost!" hissed Nephlite.

"Not until you let Mark go this instant,you slut!" snarled Seth.

"Sailor Moon,is there a problem?" asked Mark,confused.

"You bet!" said Seth. "Mark,that woman is D-A-N-G-E-R,and you are
in serious T-R-O-U-B-L-E if you go with her! Run away!"

"That's absurd!" shouted Mark angrily. "Maia's a nice girl! She
isn't evil or dangerous at all,right Maia?"

"POWER OF THE STARS - VIRGO SPIKES!" shouted Nephlite,pinning
Sailor Moon to the ground. She summoned her star blade and walked
up to him,putting the tip to his throat. "You are a brat!"

"Maia,what the hell?!" asked Mark in horror. ~Seth was right! This
woman is a sorceress! But why is she trying to kill Sailor Moon?~
"Stop it,miss! Sailor Moon is the idol of love and justice!"

"He is a fool to mess about with us!" shouted Nephlite. "I will
have the pleasure to destroy this bastard!"

"MERCURY FREEZING MIST!!!" screamed a voice. Nephlite cried out
as she was frozen to a nearby tree and the star crystal fell from
her hands. Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars arrived.

"You okay?" asked Ren.

"Get me outta here," said Seth. Ren pulled away the spikes. "Okay,
you bitch,I'm gonna dust you! Your ass is mine! MOON BANDANNA MAGIC!"

"NO!" cried Mark,tackling Sailor Moon and making the bandanna miss.

"What the hell? Get off me,Mark!" shouted Seth,throwing him off.

"Why are messing everything up?" demanded Amos.

"Let us do our job,Mark," snarled Ren.

"No! NO!" cried Mark. "I won't let you kill her! You are lying!"

"We're not," said Seth. "This woman is evil. Please,I'm your friend."

"LIAR! I LOVE HER!!" screamed Mark,who began to weep.

The crystal flashed violently. "Huh?" said Nephlite,still bound to
the tree by a sheet of ice. ~That crystal...it's reacting to his
love energy! Could this energy be more powerful than I thought?~

Just then,the youma with a mask leapt at Mark,ready to devour him!

"NO! MARK!" screamed Nephlite,ripping free from the ice and shoving
him away. She grabbed the youma's horns and slammed her into the tree,
making its mask fall off to reveal a hideous face.

"Traitor," hissed the youma. "Yasha will kill you for turning to the
humans! You are worse than our master,Jadeite." She leapt at Nephlite.

"AH!" cried Mark in horror.

"POWER OF THE STARS...AQUARIUS FLOOD!!" shouted Nephlite,blasting the
youma back. She gasped. ~What am I doing? This is wrong!~

"MOON BANDANNA MAGIC!" cried Seth,flinging his headband.

"AAAAAAAAH!!!" cried the youma as it exploded.

"Oh...Maia..." said Mark,fainting on the spot. Nephlite sighed and
placed the pearl in his hand,then walked off a bit.

"Hold it," said Seth. "Don't you care about him?"

"I saved her life," muttered Nephlite. "Isn't that enough?"

"He loves you," said Amos. "Can't you return his love?"

"Forget it,she's evil," said Ren coldly.

"And what do you plan to do to me?" said Nephlite. She giggled. "You
are dead meat,Sailor Moon. Once I get my hands on the Silver Moon
Crystal,the Negaforce will rule this world."

"Silver Moon Crystal..." whispered Luna in shock.

"Just go on and fight," said Nephlite. "Even now,my colleagues
Zoisite and Malachite are gathering info. We'll find that crystal,
and then you won't be able to stop us. Sayonara,Sailor Bastards."
She vanished through a portal,leaving the boys to think.

~I wish Nephlite would see what she is doing,~ thought Seth.

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Cosmic Knight's Story

* Sailor Moon: Magical Boy Epic * [Need A Better Title]

Note: This is an ALTERNATE REALITY story,which sort of is a gender-bender with certain characters of "Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon" or,
since I am using the dub NA version,just Sailor Moon. ;) I've also
changed a few things in the plot. Don't worry,in no way have I changed 
the essence of the anime saga to alienate Moonie otaku...I hope!

Second Note: For those of you who are referring me to Chris Jones's 
fanfic,Sailor Moon Reversal,I KNOW ABOUT THE FANFIC! Don't tell me
about it anymore,okay? This story has very few connections to that
work,and if you don't know about the fanfic,go to Chris's site at:
http://cyberwheel.simplenet.com/fanfic and read it!

Disclaimers: In no way do I own any characters in Sailor Moon,nor do
I own any characters that make cheap cameos! While some of the people
are my creation,they still have similar traits to the Sailor Scouts
and friends you know,so I don't own those Scouts or friends. Naoko
and DiC do. Don't worry,I won't try to butcher this job like THEY did.

========================================================================
Episode 13: The Star Maiden Falls
========================================================================

"Hey,Mark," said Seth. "Are you okay?"

"No," muttered Mark as he was leaning on his hands.

"Forget about her," said Seth. "Erase her from your mind."

"I can't," said Mark. "Seth,have you loved an older woman?"

Seth nodded. "I still do. Two in fact."

"Then you know how it feels to be there," said Mark. "When you meet,
it just...clicks. Like you meant to be together."

Seth shook his head. ~Poor Mark...~

~~~+~~~

Nephlite scowled at her gem. "Worthless piece of glass," she mumbled.
"Why did it lie to me? I need that Silver Moon Crystal." She sighed.
"And why did I act so weird around Mark? Is it...no,I can't love."

Just then,an idea hit her. "Of course. I know! Jadeite said he knew
about the Sailor Scouts. Maybe I can find out who Sailor Moon is."
She giggled. "Then I'll get rid of him and Queen Beryl will be pleased."

~~~+~~~

Nephlite appeared in Mark's room that night. The crystal flashed. ~It is
flashing again...~ she thought. She looked down at Mark. ~Could the Moon
Crystal be hidden inside his body?~ She x-rayed his body with the gem,
being careful not to see too much nudity. ~No,it is not in him.~

Mark began to rouse and Nephlite hid behind the curtains as he awoke.
"Huh?" said Mark. He got up,wearing only a pair of briefs. "Maia?"

"No," said Nephlite. "That is a false name,Mark. My real name is
Nephlite. I won't lie about that anymore. I do come from a place
called the Negaverse,just like Sailor Moon said."

"Oh..." said Mark. "Are you evil?"

"Yeah," said Nephlite. "But...when I saw you,you showed me love. Love is
a forbidden word in the Negaverse. The closest one has to love is lust
and loyalty. I thought that Earth was the same way,but it's not so. I...
I wish to change my ways,Mark. I want to help Sailor Moon. Can you help
me? Tell me where Sailor Moon is,who he is."

"I...I can't," said Mark regretfully.

"So,you don't believe me," said Nephlite.

"No,I do! I do!" said Mark. "But...I don't know who Sailor Moon is.
I swear! Maybe he's shown up near me a few times,but I can't..."

"I see,you don't have to explain," said Nephlite. "You cannot help
me then. Goodbye." She faded away and Mark ran out the window.

"Maia? I mean,Nephlite? Where are you?" he begged.

Nephlite watched under a cloak of invisibility. ~If Mark subtlely
knows who this Sailor Moon is,he'll call him.~

Unfortunately,others were watching. Three youma who had served Jadeite,
the Delta Girls,noted the speech Nephlite had given.

"So," said Boo,the bomb girl. She wore a blue mask. "That girl's gone
ga-ga over a human. How pathetic. Yasha was right in her suspicions."

"Yeah," said Goo,the spike girl. She had a yellow mask on. "Lrt's kill
the little bitch and rid her treacherous name from the Negaverse!"

"Not yet," said Roo,the blade girl. She had a red mask. "I have an idea.
Let's use that little boy toy of hers for bait..."

~~~+~~~

Seth heard the phone ring and stumbled downstairs. ~Who's the idiot who
has the gall to call me at this ungodly hour?~ he thought as he picked
up the phone. "Hewwo? Who's calling?" He gasped. "Mark?"

"Seth," said Mark softly. "I met Maia again. She told me that her name
was Nephlite and that she was with someplace called the Negaverse." Mark
was wearing a black nightrobe with the belt around it.

"Really?" asked Seth in shock. Why would Nephlite reveal her identity?

"She want to find Sailor Moon,but I have no idea to look," said Mark.
"I decided to ask you,since you knew Sailor Moon personally."

Nephlite perked up. ~Seth Getsuno knows Sailor Moon? Interesting.~

"What makes you think I know Sailor Moon?" asked Seth.

"Nephlite needs Sailor Moon to protect her," said Mark sadly. "She's
in danger,people are trying to kill her,and...oh,forget it. It is so
silly. Sorry I bothered you." He hung up.

~~~+~~~

"Oh! That bitch!" snarled Seth. "If he plays with Mark's heart again,
I will torture her to death,lady be damned!"

"Careful,Seth," warned Luna. "It could be a trap."

Suddenly,the road buckled and Seth fell on his butt! "Ow! The road
is acting weird! I bet this is Negaverse doing! MOON PRISM POWER!"

Ribbons of light erupted around Seth and clothed him in his outfit.

Nephlite appeared,laughing. "Well well,Seth,nice to show your suit off."

"Uh oh," said Luna in horror.

"You saw me transform?" asked Seth,sweating bullets.

"That's right,and you know it's not nice to keep secrets," teased 
Nephlite. "Now,what should I do with you?"

"Please don't tell my folks," begged Seth.

"Don't worry,I won't...since you won't live past tonight!" The star
maiden fired her power. "POWER OF THE STARS...ARIES RAM!!"

"AAAAH!" cried Seth,backpedaling onto his butt as a spectral ram
charged at him. "HELP! ACK!" He tried to get up,but was frozen in
fear. Just then,a red lotus dispelled the spectral beast.

"You are worse than Jadeite,picking on boys," said Lotus Mask. "How about you pick on a girl your own age?" She leapt down to fight.

"Oh,Lotus Mask!" sighed Seth.

Just then,a loud male scream split the air. "HEEEEEEEELP!!!"

"MARK!" cried Seth and Nephlite as one. Nephlite vanished.

"Oh no,she knows who I am," sobbed Seth.

"Don't worry," said Lotus Mask,smiling. "I doubt that woman will
get very far with your secret. Trust me. Ta ta!" She left.

"I hope so," said the boy.

~~~+~~~

Nephlite appeared in Mark's room and gasped. The place was a mess!
She then grabbed a note on the ripped-up bed.

	If you want to save your boyfriend,
	Come to Musica Machina in 20 minutes

		The Delta Girls

"So,more of Jadeite's old warriors," growled Nephlite,setting the
paper on fire. "We'll see who lasts the longest."

~~~+~~~

"What's taking her so long?" yawed Goo.

"Maybe she chickened out," teased Roo.

"Well,then we can kill this little brat," said Boo,tickling the chin
of Mark,who was chained to the wall and pale in fear.

Nephlite arrived. "WATCH OUT!!" screamed Mark.

"GOT YOU,TRAITOR!" shouted Roo,firing her blades. Nephlite leapt
over them and rolled past Boo's bombs. She slammed her fist into
Roo,sending her flying,then kicked Boo in the stomach. Goo hurled
her spikes,but she ducked and whipped out her katana,slamming it
into the wall mere inches from the youma's face!

"Tell your master to suck it," hissed Nephlite in anger.

~~~+~~~

After freeing Mark,Nephlite carried him on her back and took her
down the street,back to his house. "Thanks for saving me," he said.

"I don't understand," murmured Nephlite. "I shouldn't have saved you,
since I am evil. You know I'm a liar. I lied to you from the beginning.
That is the way I am,Mark. I'm sorry to disappoint you."

Mark then spotted a small cut on Nephlite's arms. "Oh,you are hurt!"

"It's okay," said Nephlite.

"No,this is my fault," said Mark,getting off her. "Those youma got you
and I was the one to blame. Here,let's hide from them." He pulled her
into a park and hid her in a clearing. "Now,take off your jacket."

Nephlite complied reluctantly,exposing her undershirt. Mark took the
doffed jacket and,using his teeth,tore off a swath of cloth,using it
as a crude bandage around her arm. "There,that should do it."

"Thanks," said Nephlite. The two rested under a tree.

"You know,there is a place that serves the most delicious parfait,"
said Mark. Nephlite was intrigued. "Do you like parfait?"

"Sure," said the woman.

"You're lying again," he teased. "But you are doing it to impress me."

"I guess," said Nephlite.

"You know,ever since I met you,I've had this secret fantasy about going
out on a date and sharing a chocolate parfait with you. But now it'll
never happen." He let out a deep sigh.

"Hey,why not?" asked Nephlite. "Let's go."

"Really?" asked Mark. "You sure?"

"You think I'm lying."

"No,I just am so happy," said Mark. "I'm in love with you."

"What is love?" asked Nephlite.

"It's when your heart is racing,and you feel like you want to do
something so weird and thrilling that you go and do it," said Mark.

"Like?" asked Nephlite.

"Well...this!" He kissed her on the lips. She gasped and then,without
thinking,gave a kiss back. She was light-headed.

~So,this is love,~ thought the woman. ~No wonder!~ She began to giggle.

"You're laughing," sobbed Mark. Tears came down his eyes. "I'm happy."

"HA HA HA!" laughed an evil voice. A thorn shot through the air!

"NO!" cried Nephlite,shoving Mark away as the thorn impaled her.

"NOOOOOOOO!!!" screamed Mark in horror. "NEPHLITE!!"

"Ha ha ha," laughed Goo,snapping off the thorn. "You are getting so
careless,Nephy. That thorn will drain your life away."

"Ha ha ha," said Roo. "What a way to go."

"Get out of here!" groaned Nephlite,wincing in pain.

"No! NO!" cried Mark,running up to him.

"RUN!" screamed the star maiden.

"No,I won't let you die!" sobbed Mark,grabbing the thorn. He grimaced
in pain as the thorn ripped dark energy through his body.

"Don't be an idiot,Mark!" begged Nephlite. "RUN!"

"Stupid boy," laughed Goo. "He'll never yank it out."

"Stop it!" begged Nephlite.

"I won't let you die," hissed Mark. The thorn slowly came out.

"I-I-Impossible!" said Goo.

"Don't die! Please don't die!" begged Mark,yanking out the thorn
and throwing it away. He hugged her tightly.

"Great,now I'll have to wipe them BOTH out!" shouted Roo. She
fired her blades as Boo fired her bombs! Nephlite covered Mark
and yowled in pain as the double attack ripped off her shirt!

"Maaaaaaark..." moaned the woman,her eyes fluttering.

"Kamikamikamikami..." chanted Mark in wide-eyed horror.

"That is what you get for being a traitor,bitch!" laughed Boo.

"Get out of here," moaned the woman.

"No,I'll die with you," sobbed Mark.

"Stop!" shouted a voice. It was Sailor Moon! "Interrupting the tender
moments of a couple in love,even if one of them is evil,is wrong! I am
Sailor Moon,champion of justice!"

"Sailor Mercury!" said Amos.

"And Sailor Mars!" shouted Ren.

"In the name of the moon,you're punished!" they said in unison.

"Then we'll deal with you first!" said Goo. "ATTACK!"

Boo fired her bombs.

"MARS FIRE SOUL!!" cried Ren,firing his fireball at the bombs and
setting them off harmlessly. The three girls closed in.

"MERCURY FREEZING MIST!" shouted Amos,locking the trio in ice.

"MOON BANDANNA MAGIC!" shouted Seth. *BOOM!* The three were dead.

~~~+~~~

"Nephlite..." sobbed Mark.

"Sailor Moon..." said Nephlite. "I'm sorry about what I did."

"Huh?" asked Seth. "You okay?"

"Don't worry,I don't think anyone will find out your secret," said
Nephlite. She sighed. "Sorry about the parfait,Mark. I love you."

"No...no,don't die," begged Mark,but Nephlite closed her eyes.

A figure appeared between them. "I'm sorry," he said. It was Zoisite.
"I had no idea Jadeite's minions would..." He tried to take the woman,
but Mark hung on her. "C'mon,kid. She's almost dead."

"No...no...no..." sobbed Mark.

"Who are you?" asked Ren.

"I am Zoisite," said the man. "Nephlite's confidant. Tell your kid
to get off the woman. I need to take her to Beryl so she can heal her."

"Mark..." said Seth.

Mark reluctantly kissed Nephlite's lips and then ran off sobbing.

"You seem sad," said Amos to Zoisite.

"Don't get your hopes up,kid," said Zoisite. "The next time we meet,
it will be on a battlefield. We know where to get the Moon Crystal,and
you are dead meat. Bye." He vanished in a flurry of cherry petals.

~~~+~~~

"I can't believe this," muttered Queen Beryl as she encased the comatose
body of Nephlite in eternal sleep. "Those stupid Delta girls! I warned
them not to mess with my servants! No matter..." She looked up to her
servant,Malachite. "Malachite,I have an order."

"Yes,my queen," said the woman,bowing.

"You'll go and hunt down every last one of Jadeite's army. Annihilate
them or bring them to me for punishment. I want every youma to know
that insubordination will not be tolerated!" She sent the crystal with
Nephlite in it to Nemesis,where Jadeite was held.

"I understand," said Maalchite,vanishing.

Beryl sighed. "This search for the Moon Prince and those Scouts are
getting to be a nervous wreck on me. I must consult with the Negaforce."

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