Chapter 5

	In one of Roshtaria's flyers,  Nanami Jinnai was looking down at 
the forest.   The guards that she  had accompanied were doing the same.  
Suddenly one of the guards pointed down at something.   Looking down, 
Nanami saw five girls walking through the forest towards Roshtaria.   
The flyer's pilot nodded and put the craft into a landing movement.  One 
of the five girls, one with green hair, looked up and saw the flyer.  
She then brought the vehicle to the attention of the other girls.  For 
some reason, Nanami thought the five girls looked somewhat familiar, 
especially the one with the two long pony-tails.  Shaking it off, Nanami 
scanned the forest hunting for Phantom Tribe members or he psychotic 
brother.  Seeing nothing, she looked at the girls more closely.  She 
again got that vague sense she should know them.  Nanami addressed the 
girl with the pony-tails, somehow figuring she is the leader of this 
group. 

	"Greetings.  Welcome to the world of El-Hazard.  My name is Nanami 
Jinnai.  I'm here to greet you and escort you to the palace of Roshtaria 
to meet with Princess Rune Venus," Nanami said. 

	The pony-tailed girl looked at her companions and then spoke, "Hi.  
I'm Usagi Tsukino. "

	A blue haired girl said, "I am Ami Mizuno"

	"I'm Haruka Ten'ou," said a blond haired woman who had masculine 
features

	"Hello.  I am Setsuna Meiou," said a green haired woman

	The last girl spoke, "I'm Makoto Kino. "

	After hearing that last name, Nanami gave a start and looked at 
the last girl and asked, "Makoto?"

	Makoto replied, "Yes.  Is there a problem?"

	"No.  Not yet," Nanami said, "When we get to the palace you'll 
understand.  Tell me, are you from Earth?"

	"Uh.  Yes.  Why do you want to know?" Usagi asked

	"Just wondering.  So how is Earth now?" Nanami said

	Setsuna replied, "Oh it's just fine.  The king and queen of Earth 
are ruling wisely and well. "

	Nanami exclaimed, "HUH? King and queen of Earth? What are you 
talking about?"

	Nanami's exclamation distracted everyone's attention, so no one 
noticed Usagi's blush. 

	Setsuna, unfrazzled by the shout, said, "Yes.  The king and queen 
took over Earth after the last invasion of demons. "

	"Last demon invasion?  When was the first one?" Nanami asked, 
dazed. 

	Setsuna replied, "Sometime in the mid-1980's.  Is there a problem?"

	"There were no demon invasions that I know of when I left Earth," 
Nanami said. 

	Setsuna said, "That is true.  Your Earth didn't have invasions; 
ours did. "

	One of the guards broke in and said, "Your Earth? Nanami's Earth? 
What are you talking about?"

	Ami decided to get into the conversation and said, "What Setsuna' 
is talking about, is the theory of multiple Earths.  Each with its own 
timeline.  Judging by Nanami-san's reactions, it is a theory no longer.  
She is from one Earth and we are from another. "

	Nanami shook off her confusion and said, "Let's discuss that at 
the palace, please.  If you would please accompany us.  By the way Ami, 
why are you carrying a rock?"

	Ami smiled, put the rock in a pocket, and said, "There are 
reasons.  I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say, that we will gladly 
accept your offer. "

	The other four girls nodded.  The guards steeped aside to allow 
the newcomers to board the flyer.  None of them noticed a small insect 
that had attached itself to the hull of the craft.   The flyer lifted 
off and made its way to Roshtaria.  During the trip, Nanami kept having 
these vague feelings that she should recognize these girls. 
	
	Usagi walked up beside Makoto, put a hand on her shoulder and 
asked, "Will you be okay, Makoto? Remember we are here if you need us. "

	Makoto grasped the hand in a reassuring squeeze, "I'll be fine, 
Usagi.  I do appreciate you asking.  I'll be okay for the short flight 
from here to that palace.  Besides, Usagi this isn't even a jet. "

	Makoto Kino gave the other girls a reassuring smile, to let them 
know that she would be able to handle her fear. 
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	Back at the palace, Rune Venus had just welcomed the three 
priestesses of  Mt.  Muldoon.  The fiery haired priestess of fire, 
Shayla-Shayla looked uneasy to be back in the palace.   The regal 
priestess of air, Afura Man looked at her friend with pity.  Miz 
Mishtal, the priestess of water, was hanging onto her 'fiancee' Mr.  
Fujisawa.  Rune Venus had just briefed the group on the possibility of 
new visitors from Earth. 

	Shayla looked at the princess sadly and asked, "If you have told 
Makoto, what was his response to this news?"

	Rune looked at the red-head knowingly and said, "About as you 
might expect.  He's hoping that Ifurita is among them.  I managed to 
stop him before he went off blindly and told him to wait a bit. "

	Before anyone could speak, a palace guard came in and announced 
that the exploration team had found the newcomers and that they were 
waiting in the hall.  Princess Rune nodded and sent a guard to fetch 
Makoto Mizuhara.  After Makoto came into the throne room, the princess 
prepared to receive her visitors.  The first to enter the room was 
Nanami, who immediately went to stand by Mr.  Fujisawa and tried to 
ignore Makoto.  Right after Nanami had entered, the Sailor Senshi 
entered into the room.   Both Makoto Mizuhara and Mr.  Fujisawa stared 
at the girl who somehow they knew to be the leader and wondered where 
they had seen her before.   The Sailor Senshi introduced themselves and 
they were responded to in kind.  Of course everyone started when they 
heard the names of Makoto Mizuhara and Makoto Kino.  Ami then spoke up, 
explaining the fact they were from an alternate Earth.   Princess Rune 
Venus then spoke up. 

	"I hope you enjoy your stay in El-Hazard," Rune said, "If there 
is anything you need please ask. "

	Ami spoke, choosing her words very carefully, "Yes, there might 
be.  We recently found out about a 'device' in our world that was 
constructed here.  If you have any plans from ten-thousand years ago, it 
would be appreciated.  We would like to correct a slight problem with 
the device. "

	Rune shook her head, "I'm sorry, but due to the Holy Wars all of 
ancient El-Hazardian technology was lost.  Makoto is right now trying to 
piece together how some of our old technology worked.  The only thing 
left of that time right now is The Eye of God, that large sphere that 
you have no doubt seen. "

	Usagi, holding back her tears so no one would see, said, "I see.  
We made the trip for nothing. "

	Mizuhara looked up and said, "Trip? You came here under your own 
power?"

	"Yes, we did.  We came here hoping to find some schematics to 
modify the device, but if there is nothing here I think we should 
leave?" Setsuna said and then thought to herself, *So the war occurred 
just as Selene foresaw.  I feel uneasy about talking about myself as a 
device but I have the feeling these people would be scared of me. *

	Mizuhara said, "Can you tell me how you accomplished this? I 
would like to know.  I'm trying to be re-united with someone. "

	Both Nanami and Shayla looked at Mizuhara and then turned away.  
The Senshi noticed this and came to the correct conclusion that those 
two girls are in love with Mizuhara and the person he wants to be re-
united with is who he loves. 

	Ami said, "I'm not sure if it will work for you.  You see we used 
magic to get to El-Hazard and judging by what Nanmi had told us of your 
Earth, you don't have any. "

	Mizuhara's shoulders slumped in defeat and said, "I was 
hoping. . . . . I will be re-united with her soon.  I can feel it. "

	Rune said," Please accept our hospitality for the night.  I'm 
sorry we can't help you. "

	Usagi replied, "Thank you, your highness.  We graciously accept.  
I'm sorry that we are unable to help your friend out either. "
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	Looking at her friends from Earth, Princess Rune started speaking

	"Nanami, What are you opinions of our new guests?" Rune asked

	Nanami bit her bottom lip and said, "They all seem to be good 
friends.  That green haired girl, Setsuna gives me the creeps for some 
reason, Somehow she just knows things.  Apparently, her friends are used 
to this.  They didn't even bat an eyelash when she said that we were 
from separate Earths. "

	Rune said, "I see.  Anything else?"

	"Well it probably isn't much, but for some reason I feel that I've 
seen these people before.  Yet, I have never met them. "

 	Both Mr. Fujisawa and Mizuhara said, "You too. "

	After looking at each other, the two men also related that they 
felt that they had seen these people before. 

	Afura Man said, "I wonder how that can be.  They are from a 
different Earth than you are, and yet you recall seeing them before. "

	"Aw, my head hurts," Shayla said, "Let's figure it out in the 
morning. "

	"Agreed," Rune stated, looked at Makoto, and then continued, "I'm 
sorry Makoto.  I wish that this had turned out better for you. "

	Makoto replied, "Thank you, highness.  I'll take your advice and 
get some sleep.  Tomorrow, I'm going to get back on working on the Eye.  
Good-night. "
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	Usagi looked at her friend, barely holding back her tears. 

	"I'm so sorry, Setsuna," Usagi weeped, "I was sure that we would 
be able to free you. "

	Setsuna laid a reassuring hand on Usagi's shoulder and said, "It's 
all right, Usagi.  I've had more than a three thousand years to get 
adjusted to my nature. "

	Ami spoke hesitantly, "Uhm, Setsuna if you are still winding down, 
how is Usagi supposed to wind you back up? I guess I should ask, Are you 
able to use any of your powers like you are now?"

	Setsuna smiled and held out her hand.  A purple light formed in 
it.  The light then rapidly expanded and then died away, revealing the 
Garnet Orb Staff. 

	"Well, that answers your first question, Ami," Setsuna replied, 
"As to the second, I can use a lot of my Demon-god abilities, but I will 
wind down very, very fast.  This form was designed to conserve energy by 
changing how my internal wiring is placed.  The cost is that any use of 
my powers is extremely draining. "

	"Demon-god?" Haruka asked. 

	"Well, that is what beings like me were called," Setsuna 
answered, "The Demon-gods were built and sent into battle.  They were 
this world's doomsday weapon.  One Demon-god could destroy an entire 
city within seconds.   I am thankful that Selene brought me to our
universe and activated me there.   I avoided a lot of the destruction 
involved in the Holy Wars. "

	Makoto looked at Setsuna and said, "You knew that there 
wouldn't be a chance to free you, didn't you?"

	Shaking her head sadly, Setsuna said, "I had a very strong hunch.  
I was built during a war that thousands of people were dying every day.  
I also know that Selene, when she was here, was appalled at the 
destruction, but could do nothing about it.  One of the things she did 
was to download all of this world's history into my memory banks.  She 
was a firm believer in the preservation of knowledge.  As a matter of 
fact, I have the entire contents of the Library of Alexandria in me as 
well. "

	"If she was so altruistic, why did she build you as a slave?" 
Haruka asked. 

	"It was necessary.  Although, I don't know how," Setsuna said, 
"She also made a vague reference about mother, sister, daughter that I'm 
still trying to figure out."


	Ami said, "Well, I think we could all use a good nights sleep.  
You especially could use the rest, Usagi. "

	"All right," Usagi said, "Pleasant dreams all.  I hope you have 
pleasant dreams Setsuna.  Night. "

	So saying, Usagi went to the room that the princess had provided 
her.  The other girls went into their respective rooms.   Setsuna went 
into her room and leaned her staff against the wall.  Taking a look at 
the staff, Setsuna wondered what her life might have been like if she 
had remained in El-Hazard during the Holy Wars.  Even though she really 
didn't need it, Setsuna laid down and went to sleep.  About an hour 
after she went to sleep, a figure climbed up the vines outside her 
window and came in to the room that way.   The figure picked up the 
Garnet Orb Staff and looked down at Setsuna.  Unaware of what was going 
on, Setsuna dreamed. 

                           Chapter 6

	Setsuna's mind drifted into a place in her sub-conscious.  She 
felt like a stranger to her own mind.  What she was dreaming about had 
nothing to do with her.  It was like she was in the middle of a movie 
and she was invisible and intangible.   Looking around, she saw a 
laboratory with lots of plans.  On a table, she saw a girl with long 
light purple hair lying down.  On another, she saw herself.   Setsuna 
quickly realized that what she was seeing was a video recording of the 
time of her creation.  Setsuna saw her creator, Selene and decided to 
watch what was going on. 

	Looking up at a person who came into the room, Selene said crossly, 
"Hello, Merhu.  I see you came to check up on me. "

	The man she spoke to was dressed in long flowing robes.  His 
shoulder length orange hair was tied in a pony tail.  The man looked at 
Selene as responded. 

	"Yes, I have.  We are going to need those two Demon-gods that you 
are working on to put down the rebellion. "

	Selene looked at Merhu coldly and said, "I have already told you, 
I have something in mind in my universe for one of them.   I really 
don't want to let you have either one of them, but I see that one of 
them will have to stay.  You will not get both.  I've already written 
plans for a new weapon, you majesty.   Once you see those plans, you'll 
agree that the device is worth more than having two Demon-gods. "

	"We know that is what we agreed upon," King Merhu said, "But, we 
need both of them, if we are to succeed in squashing the rebellion. "

	Shaking her head, Selene said, "No.  If my plan doesn't succeed, 
you can say good-bye to my universe as well as this one.  I'm only 
building your weapons of war because I need certain things from your 
world that I can't build anywhere else."

	Picking up a small rod, Merhu said, "Such as this thing?  You have 
built quite a few of them."

	"The Henshin rods? Yes," Selene replied, "I've built those as 
well as some other devices.  When I return to my world I'll be taking 
them with me."

	Selene got a far away look in her eye and said, "After a thousand 
years, there will be only ten of these devices left in the solar 
system.  The others will go with the Atlantean explorers.  The devices 
will resonate with certain of their children and will allow them to 
become Sailor Senshi," picking up a gray rod topped with a flat-
bottomed half-circle, she continued, "As of right now, I'm the only one 
that can use one of these.  The others will be in tune with the planets 
they settle on.  Princes and princesses of their worlds and one of them 
will be in tune with the galaxy. "

	Merhu snorted and said, "What will these certain people have? Do 
you really expect us to believe that your enemy can destroy this world?"

	Selene smiled sadly, "These people will have something called a s
star-seed inside of them.  It is the representation of all that is good 
with their world.   It will form inside the person who forms that 
world's best representation.   Right now, I'm the representative of my 
world, Gaea or Earth as it will be called later, but after I do 
something the rights to that will pass into a different person.   There 
is also a world in our solar system that will never have a star-seed 
form naturally," Selene took a quick glance at one of the tables and 
continued, "I've already chosen a Senshi for that world and have also 
figured out how to give that person a star-seed. "

	Merhu sighed and said in a bored voice, "You didn't answer our
second question, though. "

	Selene shuddered as she thought of something unpleasant, "Sehkmet 
the Destroyer? Trust me she is.  After I  fight her, I'm going to need 
someone that I can trust to carry out my plans after I'm gone.  That is 
why I need one of the Demon-gods in my universe.  "

	"You sound like, you won't win the fight," Merhu commented, "If 
your going to lose why are you going?"

	Selene ignored his question and said, "Since you came here to 
check up on the progress of the Demon-gods, I can have one of them 
finished within the day.  I think I'll call the light blue haired one 
Ifurita, after the djinns and ifrits of my world.  The other will take a 
bit longer, at least a week. "

	"Okay, we hope to see how good a job you did on this other on?" 
Merhu said and muttered under his breath, "And, when you finish the 
other one, we'll take that one as well. "

	Selene smiled as she watched King Merhu go and said calmly, "Once 
Ifurita is activated, I'm leaving  and taking all my projects with me. 
I could have 
the other Demon-god finished also, but I want to make some improvements
on 
her.   All you're going to find the day after next is an empty workshop
and the 
plans for The Eye of God. "

	Selene looked down at the green-haired Demon-god and said, "I'm 
also going to put all of the schematics for my devices into her memory 
bank as well as this world's knowledge.  Combining magic and technology 
can create some very spectacular effects. "

	Setsuna, still unnoticeable, realized how close she came to being 
a weapon of destruction.  Hugging herself and shuddering slightly, she 
recalled the last bit of Selene's words.  She also was shocked to learn 
that she had her plans inside of her.   As the memory faded, Setsuna was 
back in the place where the files for the Eye of God were stored.   
Looking around, she saw a bunch of glowing orbs floating around her.  
Knowing that each orb was a file, Setsuna hunted for the one that 
contained her plans.   She was about to touch one of the globes when 
something snapped her awake.   Someone was going to try and wind her up
and it wasn't Usagi. 

	Setsuna put her arms on the bed and pushed forcefully away from 
bed.  She was propelled away from the intruder, and a slight ripping 
sound was heard.  Landing on her feet, she looked at the person who 
tried to steal her.  The young man was dressed in a Japanese school 
uniform. His facial expression showed that he was slightly delusional.  
The person began speaking. 

	"How dare you evade the one who is your true master," the 
intruder said. 

	"You're not my master; Usagi-chan is.  Who are you?" Setsuna 
responded. 

	"Details, details.  As soon as I wind you up, you'll be under my 
control.  I, Katsuhiko Jinnai, will soon be the ruler of El Hazard.  
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

	*This guy is insane.  I must have some sort of attack for this 
situation*, Setsuna thought.

	Upon her thoughts, a trigger phrase was released into her mind as 
well as the attack that it went with. 

	Setsuna brought her arms in front of her and cried, "SONIC 
WIND!!!"

	A blast of sonic energy slammed Jinnai back up against the wall.  
Jinnai was momentarily dazed.  He shook his head to clear it.  Picking 
up the Garnet Orb staff he smirked at Setsuna and jumped out the
window.  
Setsuna quickly raced to the window and saw that he had been caught by 
some vaguely anthropomorphic bugs.  Jinnai raised the staff over his 
head and called out. 

	"Soon you'll be mine, you  refuge from a clock factory, and then 
I'll conquer this world and the world you came from as well.  
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH?" Jinnai cried out as the bugs carried him away. 

	Shortly after that, the door to Setsuna's room was flung open.  
Coming into the room were Setsuna's friends, the three priestesses of 
Mt.  Muldoon, Rune Venus, Makoto Mizuhara, and the palace guards.  The 
first thing Rune Venus noticed was that during the short scuffle with 
Jinnai, Setsuna's key access port was exposed.  Realizing the 
significance of that port, she turned to Usagi and spoke. 

	"I think we had better have a long conversation about your 
friend," Rune said

	Usagi blinked in confusion at first and then noticed what Rune had 
seen.  She looked back at the princess and nodded.  Everyone else in the 
room was a little confused by the situation.  Usagi looked at everyone 
in the room and made a request. 

	"Could everyone please leave? I would like to talk to Setsuna 
alone for a minute if you don't min?" Usagi said. 

	The Senshi nodded and left the room.  At Rune Venus' nod the El-
Hazardians and Mizuhara also followed suit.  Usagi asked for an 
explanation on what happened.   After hearing Setsuna's explanation, she 
looked at her friend with a worried expression. 

	"Setsuna, what will happen when you wind down completely?" Usagi 
asked. 

	Mulling it over Setsuna said, "A complete wind down is usually 
means death for a Demon-god. "

	Usagi 's face firmed with resolve, "We will get your staff back 
before that happens.  I'm not going to lose a friend like that. "

	Setsuna said quietly, "Usagi-chan. "

	A sheepish expression came on Usagi's face as she stated, "Well I 
think it's time we faced Rune Venus and tell her why we actually came 
here.  I hope they aren't to shocked about what you are. "