Chapter 397
Hotaru lay sleeping happily clutching a stuffed bear.
"Hotaru..you look ravishing, more then I ever could have imagined," a dream created Greg said with a smile.
"Thank you," Hotaru said smiling. "I'm so glad you like it."
"Sure do," Greg said. "And I want to make this the greatest night of your life."
"Oh please go ahead," Hotaru said.
Greg smiled.
"How touching.." came a voice. Greg vaporized in front of her letting out a shout. Hotaru's eyes widened.
Evil Man stepped forward.
"You!" Hotaru shouted.
"What makes you think that I'm not going to make your greatest dreams become your worst nightmare?" Evil Man snapped.
"I..well just don't!"
"HAH!" Evil Man said.
Hotaru awoke with a start.
"No! Don't do this to me!" she shouted.
Footsteps raced down the hallway.
"Are you all right Hotaru?" her father asked.
"No.." Hotaru said. "But I must cope."
She laid back down on her pillow.
"Anything I can do to help?"
"I'm afraid not," Hotaru said. "He's going to mess this night up..it's just like him too."
"Who?"
"Evil Man..."
"Evil Man? I see...I'm sure you can take care of him."
"Yes...but that is not the issue," Hotaru said. "Please get some sleep father."
"All right Hotaru, you just relax."
"I hear the a lot, you all make it sound so easy," Hotaru said and sighed.
"He is going to try something isn't he? He's about right now..planning, ready to strike," Ai said. Wind blew through her hair.
"Uh..Ai..what's up?" Akiro asked.
"He's waiting..." Ai said.
"Who?"
"Who do you think?"
"Evil Man?"
"Of course...he is going to try to ruin everything."
"Don't you worry about that, we'll stop him," Akiro said.
"And what will be damaged in the process," Ai said. "He is going to try and ruin everything. I cannot accept it! How dare he!"
"Ai do you realize you only have a nightgown on?"
"I don't care!" Ai shouted. "Evil Man you shall pay for this!"
"Uh..he might not show up," Akiro said.
Ai whirled.
"Oh he will," Ai said. "He knows that he can slice through our romance and destroy our emotions."
"That's a little exaggeration don't you think!"
"It doesn't matter! He wants to fight and he's going to choose the most inopportune time to do it!" Ai shouted.
"Don't you worry, I'll handle it."
"You? How are you going to handle it?"
"I will, I swear it," Akiro said.
Ai starred at him.
"You swear it?" she asked. And then began laughing. "Then I guess everything's all right then!" she continued to laugh and walked off.
"Laugh all you want, I mean, it," Akiro said.
"Ah what a beautiful day," Evil Man said.
"How can you tell. You've been down here in our bunker for days?" one of his minions asked.
"I can sense it," Evil Man said. "Today we finish off the scouts for good."
"I thought you were going to attack them at their dance when they were the most vulnerable?"
"That's what they're expecting..no..I have a much better plan."
"Oh?"
"Yes..alone we cannot defeat the scouts, but Lord Ircanite has promised to send his own forces if we manage to kill a few off on our own."
"And so what are you planning to do?"
"It's very simple, with the help of Miss Haruna, we have managed to isolate the girls of their high school in one place."
"So we'll trap them?"
"No..no..that would make them suspect something."
"Well obviously."
"No..the sailor scouts are tougher then their male compatriots. The Guardian Scouts are much more easier to deal with. While their girlfriends are all enamored in the beauty of their dance, we will be annihilating the Guardian Scouts."
"Won't the Guardian Scouts call for help if they get into trouble?"
"No, because the Guardian Scouts wouldn't want to ruin the moment for their friends. It's perfect! We will use their own good intentions to destroy them! I call it, 'the back at ya good intentions operation'!"
"It didn't need a name."
"Silence! We must prepare. The Guardian Scouts await..."
Elsewhere.
"Okay..okay..you're probably wondering why you're all here," Akiro said.
"He found out about the yogurt," Mike said.
"You made it too obvious," Rick said.
"It's not about the yogurt!" Akiro said. "This is serious, I mean it. Ai told me some things today about Evil Man. He's going to try and trash things at the dance.. I think we should take care of him first."
"By we, do you mean us?" Rick asked.
"I think he does," Sai said. "So Akiro you suggest that the Guardian Scouts, us...fight off evil man?"
"Exactly, we keep the girls out of it so they can enjoy themselves and then take care of the problem, then they can relax," Akiro said.
"Are you aware of who you're telling this too?" Mike asked. "I mean really, we are not the first line of defense here."
"But we can fight," Akiro said.
"This could get us all killed," Yaten said.
"Well possibly," Akiro said. "But you take the same risk eating meat."
"That's an inaccurate analogy," Taiki said. "But assuming you know what you're talking about, how are we going to get Evil Man to fight us?"
"Ah..that's the trick, I don't know," Akiro said. "But he's going to try something..we just have to get him out to face us."
"But we don't know where he is," Seiya said.
"There must be some way we could get Evil man to come out and face us," Akiro said.
"There might be, but how do we keep the girls from figuring out what we're up to?" Taiki said.
"Hmm..well they'll be in that dance meeting all day," Rick said. "I mean they won't notice anything around them."
"True," Taiki said.
"See we just need to challenge Evil Man and he'll come out," Akiro said.
"What if he won't? I mean if we call him, he won't just show up," Sai said.
"Of course he will," Came a female voice. They all turned.
"Ayeka, what brings you here?" Akiro asked.
"When all of you are meeting I get worried, "Ayeka said. "And since I don't particularly have any interest in the dance and like a good fight I thought I would show up. And as for getting Evil Man out, I don't think that'll be a problem."
"Why do you think that?" Sai asked.
"Because this is just the opportunity he has been waiting for. He doesn't have the strength to take us all on, we know that. So what better target then the weaker end of the scouts, all together while the strong dangerous sailor scouts are all busy..and easily distracted," Ayeka said.
"Well said," a projection of "Lisa Anderson" said appearing in the air.
"Hologram technology, interesting," Sai said.
"Hey Patterson, so is what Ayeka's saying right?" Mike asked.
"Most likely."
"I'm not so sure about all this," Sai said. "I mean it makes sense granted, but are you sure it'll work out that simply?"
"I'm never sure Sai, but I think we have to take the opportunity if you all are committed to trying to settle this on your own."
"I agree," Akiro said. "Let's go for it."
"I'm not sure about all this," Steve said. "I mean we've never worked well as a team and our powers are weaker then the others."
"Yellow streak ey?" Seiya said.
"No, but I know better then to rush in to a fight headlong without considering the consequences," Steve said.
"You do?" Mike and Rick asked.
"At least right now I do," Steve said.
"It's probably not going to be easy, if Evil Man does take the bait he fully believes he can fight all of you, so he probably can, but you all know how to fight, I think that's clear."
"But it's going to take cooperation," Sai said.
"Then cooperate!" Patterson snapped. "Leave your fighting off the battlefield! You can do plenty of that later. You all have one goal to stop Evil Man so that the girls can enjoy themselves! So do it! Because you believe in what they do."
"Can I be in charge?" Sai asked.
"Knock yourself out Sai," Patterson said.
"What?" Sai asked. "Really?"
"Yes, you are the most experienced, but I suggest you don't repeat the same mistakes you made fighting us."
Sai grimaced.
Setsuna poked her head in the door.
"So this is where you all are. What's happening?"
"Nothing!" everyone said.
"Now..that's not going to fly with me," Setsuna said. "You're all up to something. What is it?"
"I don't think we should tell you Setsuna," Akiro said.
"Yeah it's really not your concern," Rick said.
"You all sound like your going on a suicide mission," Setsuna said.
"It could very well become one," Yaten said.
"But that's all we can say," Mike said.
"I don't think I can accept that answer," Setsuna said. "What are you planning?"
"Setsuna, do you swear not to tell the girls," Ayeka said.
"I'm still not sure you should say it," Akiro said.
"I promise," Setsuna said.
"We're going to preempt Evil Man by beating him before he can disrupt the dance," Sai said.
"You have a plan to do this?" Setsuna asked.
"Yes," the group said.
"You realize the risk and the possible consequences?"
"Yes."
"Then godspeed to you," Setsuna said. "I'll run interference to make sure the girls definitely don't find out, plus I'll keep an eye just to make sure Evil Man doesn't try anything sneaky."
"Thank you Setsuna," Akiro said.
"Call me if you need me," Setsuna said and walked away.
How brave of them. She thought.
"All right, then let's go!" Akiro said.
"I'm in charge her..I say let's go," Sai said.
"The power has gone to his head already, cringe..cringe..in disgust!" Mike said.
"Guys get a hold on yourselves!" Ayeka said.
"We're just warming up," Mike said.
"So that's what you call it," Seiya said.
"Enough bickering. Bicker later, I'll sponsor the bickering, I'll supply the weapons, whatever, just go to it." "Lisa" snapped.
"Hmm..that's the idea," Sai said.
Soon afterward. Police and SDF vehicles surrounded a several block area.
"All right, we've evacuated this entire area," Chief Ozaki said. "Are you sure about this?"
"Absolutely," Guardian Neptune said.
"But you're just the Guardian Scouts you usually don't win," Ozaki said.
"Streak's gotta end sometime," Guardian Uranus said.
"Ehh.." Ozaki said and headed off.
A large sign blinked above their heads. It read.
EVIL MAN: THE GUARDIAN SCOUTS WANT TO HAVE A TALK WITH YA
The scouts all waited on the rooftop of a warehouse.
"He'll come," Guardian Earth said.
"Oh yeah, he'll be here," Guardian Pluto said.
"Don't get so nervous," Maverick said. "You there Gmerc?"
"Hmm.yes..I'll be monitoring the area for any surprises," "Lisa" said.
"Thanks," Maverick said.
"Someone's coming," Guardian Venus said.
The group all readied themselves. Evil Man dropped to the rooftop followed by several of his followers.
"Ah..I'm here to fight!" he said. "I have some special people for you to meet. Constructed from my forces they are the ultimate fighting machines and ready to do battle with you. I call them the fantastic four!"
"But there are five of them," Guardian Neptune said. "AAhh..clever."
Evil Man laughed.
"Earth, let's take care of Evil Man here," Guardian Moon said. "The rest of you, can take on his minions!"
"Bring it on," Guardian Mars said.
The two sides faced off a was customary.
Attacks flew from them at each other. They charged forward and attacked
throwing themselves into a brawl.
"Now what color should the streamers we hang from the ceiling be?" Haruna asked. "Red, Blue, multicolored, what?"
An argument ensued among the girls.
"Maybe that wasn't the way to handle that," Haruna said. "But they're having
fun."
"They're getting their butts kicked," "Lisa Anderson" said staring at a video screen. "I can't just wait here. I mean..I can turn the tide..maybe...I just can't sit here..."
She stood up and grabbed "her" katana off the table.
She felt something strange.
"What is it..." she said as her hands began to glow. "What...is...wait.."
His whole body flashed. He looked around and came to a realization.
"I'm me again," he said. "YES! THERE IS A GOD!" he shouted.
"Ahem...now let's do it the right way!" he said and pulled out his power stick.
"MERCURY PLANET POWER!" he shouted. Energy enveloped him.
And out in the harbor. The creature was awakening.
"Uh oh.." a soldier said.
The creature slowly looked around.
"It's probably just gonna yawn or something," a second soldier said.
The creature yawned.
"See?"
The creature bolted up and began to float above the water.
"Now I think there's a problem." the soldier said.
"You think!" the second soldier said.
The creature yawned again and began to float towards the city.
"Well that's just great, on my watch too," the first soldier said.
"I think that's the least of your problems," the second soldier said.
"No that's about it."
"Well now what do we do?"
"No idea."
Guardian Neptune and Guardian Pluto shot forward at an enemy, the enemy stood still.
"What's he.." Pluto said, before the two were both blasted into the ground.
"Geez.." Pluto said.
"HAH!" the creature said and leapt at them. The two dodged and fired back.
"Uranus Fire Spikes Attack!"
"Mars Star Laser!"
The two attacks shot out at the creature. He slid under them and charged the two. They leapt over it and spun. The creature turned and fired, the roof top fell away. The two dodged, the enemy plowed into Uranus flinging him off the roof. Mars hit him dead on with attack and the two faced off again.
"Venus Star Burst!"
"Jupiter Star Inferno!"
The two attacks smashed straight forward. The enemy leapt over them. They dodged and fired again. A Stalemate ensued.
"Feel this!" Maverick shouted shooting forward she swung her sword. The creature leapt at her, she swung into it, and cut through it. It fired at her anyway. She stood up and readied herself.
"Earth!"
"Moon!"
"Ehhh!" Evil Man said and blocked the attacks and launched a massive attack. Guardian Earth was knocked straight through the roof.
Guardian Moon didn't hesitate and leapt forward firing his sword as rapidly
as possible. Evil Man laughed and prepared for the next attack.
Maverick raced forward and dug her sword into her opponent. She screeched as it shot her through of electrical energy, but she kept firing. She was thrown to the ground.
The creature laughed.
Maverick slowly stood up.
The creature blasted her.
Guardian Saturn rushed forward and fired back.
"Saturn Blade Of Galaxies!" he shouted and blasted the creature apart.
Guardian Venus and Jupiter collapsed from an attack.
The creatures grinned.
"MERCURY FORCE OF SOLITUDE!"
Another creature broke apart.
"Hey he's back!" Guardian Uranus said and blew apart another creature.
The fourth lunged at them knocking them to the ground.
Guardian Moon leapt back as Gmerc landed. The group was all heavily wounded except for the two.
"Ah...so you think you've won, do you," Evil Man said.
"I think we'll just take you down now," Gmoon said.
"Couldn't agree more," Gmerc said.
"Hah..you may have beaten my forces, but you won't beat me!" Evil Man shouted. "I'm going to destroy your school anyway!" he shouted and leapt off the building taking off at a quick rate.
"Let's go!" Guardian Moon said.
"Right after you!" Guardian Mercury said.
"He's just too fast."
"That's not something I'll accept."
"You're right!"
The two shot ahead leaping off of buildings after the villain.
"You won't get me!" Evil Man shouted.
"Pluto Dead Scream!"
The attack flew at him from ahead. He dived away from it. Sailor Pluto leapt forward swinging her staff. He backed up quickly. Guardian Mercury and Moon landed on the ground.
"All right..if it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get!" Evil Man said. "I'm invincible."
"That I doubt!" Guardian Moon shouted leaping forward shooting energy. Evil Man avoided it, but not Gmerc's attacks. He was thrown to the ground.
"Time for this to end," Gmerc said.
There was a crashing sound.
"Oh no," Sailor Pluto said.
"What!" the two said.
"Look!" Sailor Pluto said.
The creature was walking towards them.
"Uh..oh.." Guardian Moon said.
"Yah!" Evil Man shouted leaping forward and shooting energy. Sailor Pluto was blasted to the ground. Gmerc and Gmoon avoided the two attacks barely and swung their energy attacks. Both of them hit and blasted Evil Man back.
"Moon Healing Power!"
Evil Man glowed.
"Woah..what happened.." Andrew said rising.
Their was a massive stomp. The creature walked down the street.
"Uh oh...what's that!" Andrew said.
"We don't know," Guardian Moon said.
"What's it doing?" Andrew said.
"Andrew..you're not healed," Gmerc said and blasted him with energy.
"Hmm..I should have checked my watch first," Guardian Moon said.
"So you should have," Gmerc said.
They both healed Andrew.
"I think he's clean now.." Gmerc said studying his computer.
"And what do we do about bluto here?" Gmoon asked.
"I think we've done enough," Gmerc said. "Leave it to the girls."
"Are you serious?"
"Why not?"
The creature turned and stopped, looking at them.
"Oh great it sees us," Gmoon said.
"It's here," Sailor Pluto said.
The creature continued to stare.
"Now what?" Gmoon asked.
"You're asking me?"
"WHAT's going on!" came a shout. The three turned. On another rooftop stood the sailor scouts.
"You guys want to tell us what's happening?" Sailor Moon asked.
"Well you can see what's happening," Guardian Moon said.
The creature turned and looked at the sailor scouts.
They all tensed either in fear or in anticipation of an attack.
The creature looked them all over.
"What do you think it wants?" Sailor Venus said.
The creature looked around some more then it yawned again.
"See you around," it said and with a jump shot into the air flying up towards space.
The group all looked at each other dumfounded.
"WHAT WAS THAT!" Sailor Moon shrieked.
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