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Chapter 30. Hard Victory.

Karaberasu woke up a little better but she was still in bed. Her mood was also distant and she barely spoke. Beruche and Cooan, very worried about her, offered to stay but her older sister Petz dissuaded them.

- It will help more if you continue attending class. It is what you have to do. I'll take care of Kalie and she'll get better soon. -Petz said them with affectionate firmness. -

The two girls agreed. Petz now showed them her kindest face, and this was the woman who, when they were children, had been struggling to take care of them since they had come to the Nemesis Court. When they lost regular contact with their mother, she took that place with devotion. Of course she could be stern and angry in a terrible way if that was the case. However, she could also be sweet and loving with her little sisters as if they were her own daughters. This face of goodness had been hidden for a long time under the evil influence of the Black Moon and since the four began to live again Petz strove to make it shine, sporadically stipulated by some of her well-known annoyances that were rather irritations against Karaberasu and her acid comments. But Kalie was the one who most needed her affection now. Something very serious had to happen to leave her in that state. The gleam of her gaze had faded and she seemed only a shadow of the person she used to be. So the younger ones left at last, leaving their older sisters alone. They knew there were moments and situations in which they both had more mutual trust. The fact is that, in spite of their abundant quarrels and that in many cases they seemed to be dislike each other that the dog and the cat, between the two existed a similar connection to the one that maintained the own Beruche and Cooan to each other.

-Let us know if anything happens. - Bertie asked before leave.-

-Do not worry, I'll keep you informed at the slightest news.

-At the moment sleep will do well her. - Cooan declared before said goodbye and leaving after Beruche, adding. - We'll call in a little bit to see what she is doing...

-You can leave. I'll see that Kalie has something good for breakfast as soon as she wakes up. -The elder told them. - Go without fear.

And little after the two younger ones left Karaberasu awoke. She had heard a little of the conversation and wanted to sit up. At least she could sleep and recover something of her strength

-I must control myself. - She said, trying to spur herself on. - This has not happened ... my sisters cannot see me like this.

And she made a really big  effort and rose from the bed laboriously. As soon as she could, she dressed even though she was still very sore. Petz soon became aware of it, since she remained in the living room, letting her sleep.

-What are you doing? - She asked Kalie with a touch of worried and warning, which is used when someone is ill and trying to do some excess that can harm him. - Do not even think about it.

- I'm going to work. - Replied her sister in a low voice. -We cannot skip one single day.

- Do not talk nonsense. I called the shop saying that you were not well and that today we won´t go.- Petz replied in a soft voice instead of the angry tone she used regularly to remarked those kind of words. –

Karaberasu did not reply, trying to get to the exit door but once there her legs slumped and she had to lean against the wall. Her sister came immediately to help her sit on the sofa in the living room.

-Do you see, fool? You are not yet in a position to move. At least you have to have some breakfast! Do not rush, I'll prepare something for you to replenish energy and then rest. If you feel better this afternoon we will go to work if you want. Do not fret about it. They told me that nothing was wrong. And if anyone has to go I will. Besides, you still have a few tenths of a fever. - She said with great kindness.-

With utter maternal air, she tossed the hair and forehead of her sister as she leaned her head on Petz's shoulder.

- Thank you. - Kalie whispered with relief. -

She really did not feel right, the whole room was spinning and she felt a great weakness. Maybe eating something would happen to her. In fact she had barely tasted anything since yesterday.

-I'm hungry,  - she finally acknowledged. -

- I'll make you a proper breakfast right now. - Petz promised, asserting next. - As soon as you eat it you will feel much better and I have what it takes to make the pancakes that you like the most.

Her sister smiled in comfort, the pancakes she liked very much, as long as they were in good spirits between them (which was not often). Petz prepared them. Karaberasu herself knew how to make them but it was more than a meal, it meant a kind of union symbol. Her older sister learned from her mother as part of a long family tradition before going to court and taught the others to prepare them. Rather she taught Karaberasu and she in turn to Beruche, who did the same with Cooan. In this way the chain joined them all. And the funny thing is that each one liked the same pancakes but with a different addition. To Petz covered with cream, Karaberasu, however, preferred them full of caramel, what Beruche liked was chocolate and Cooan was crazy about the strawberry. And as Bertie always said, that had to mean something. The symbol of the same belongs to a family, a common bond between all but a different personality for each. As if the taste was a sign of identity. And almost for once without precedent, all the sisters agreed.

-Do you want me to help you? - Kalie could now say sitting on a chair and in front of the living room table.-

-No, leave it on my account, - her sister replied pleasantly. -

Karaberasu did not answer, now those terrible memories of the night before came back to her. She could not take the face of that terrible demon out of her mind. His terrible gasps over her, as she fought to try to reject him without succeeding. Impotence, pain and humiliation when he got inside her. Tears were coming back to her, and she was desperately tried to dismissed them. She did not want her sister to see her like this at all. She fought with all her might to forget it. Furthermore, she wished it had only been a terrible nightmare.

-Yes, it was only a bad dream ... that has not happened. It could not happen nothing like this to me! ... - She repeated herself over and over again.

However, the painful pains that she suffered when she moved, accompanied by that general malaise that made her feel, to her disgrace, that this was very real. But she did not want to worry her sisters anymore. She had to be strong. She was a Justiciera. And she was a woman resolute and independent. No one would end it that. So she forced herself to say in a vain attempt to look jovial.

-Are these pancakes coming already?

-Do not be impatient. - Her sister gladly replied, relieved to hear her say that, it would certainly be a good sign, she thought as she added more fun. -You can eat all what you want.

When they were freshly made, Petz gave them a generous helping of caramel and added some cream. Why limit that to an unique sweet? And after making some coffee, they both ate and talked as they had not done for a long time.

-Do you remember when Mom prepared the pancakes to us? - Petz smiled.

-Yes, I remember Cooan, being so small that she crushed the pancakes with her hands and smeared with chocolate. - Her interlocutor smiled. - Mama was despairing when she spotted her dress!

-And Bertie always counted them to see if we had all the same! - Petz laughed now.-

-The same good- old rational girl, - agreed Kalie, happy to evoke those beautiful memories, when she added in a low voice. - What do you think it would have been in our lives if we had not succumbed to evil at home?

-I do not know, - her sister sighed now trying to guess. - Maybe we would have married and lived in Nemesis. In the thirtieth century.

-Petzite, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry ...- she whispered now, her eyes watering. -

-Feel sorry?  About what? - Inquired Petz without understanding. -

Her sister took a deep breath and tried to avoid crying before clearing.

-That time in Nemesis, when you surprised me with Rubeus. I told you horrible things. You were absolutely right.

-We beat the hell to each other.- Her elder sister remembered holding a hand of Kalie's and adding. - But woman, that happened a long time ago ... It is more than forgotten. Or rather. It has not happened yet if you stop to think about it.

That was technically true. To arrive at that moment about a thousand years had to pass. In spite of this, her interlocutor shook her head to reply with regretful tones.

- I did not feel what I said. - Kalie assured. - I love you very much Petz. I may not tell you often ... well, you and the others ... Bertie and Cooan ... I love you more than anything in the world. You are my family.

- And I love you. - Petz smiled to her listener who was beginning to get excited. - And they love you too, of course.

-Thank you ...- Her weeping sister nodded, taking her hand. -That means a lot to me.

That way of talking was not, of course, typical of Kalie. She used to be scathing, cheeky, somewhat foolish and smug. Although also intelligent, optimistic, energetic and extroverted. The poor had to have a hard time when they caught her. Petz did not dare to bring up that subject. So she did the only thing she thought appropriate. She tried to de-dramatize that moment to cheer her up.

- Come on, if you're saying it for the pancakes, eat that one that's there. You know I do not like what's over.

-You're going to make me fat. - Her sister smiled. -

But in the end she accepted the offer of Petz. And she did it with desire. She was hungry, of course. And Karaberasu needed that kind of appreciation besides satisfying the mere appetite. Now she felt better sharing those moments with her elder sister. Nevertheless, she maintained the great weight of her heart, not daring to confess what had really happened to her. Why bitter the life of her other sisters? Being by her side was enough and they had already suffered enough, and, invaded by pessimism, unfortunately she felt that the worst was yet to come. However, at dusk, she was much better, at least in appearance. The fever disappeared and although she did not go to work she said she was ready to do it the next day. Petz was relieved to hear her and waited anxiously for the other two to arrive to calm them for her sister's health. In the meantime, for the  young ones of the family the day of class passed normally. Although they were worried about Kalie. Besides, Roy was a bit uneasy, too quiet for what he used to be. Beruche saw it at once. She kept thinking about what had happened the night before and consulted her sister after sharing their wishes for Karaberasu's recovery. Once they called home and Petz assured them that Kalie was much better, the two sat down to chat about their classmate.

-What do you think, Cooan? Do not you think Roy is very uneasy?

-Yes, and neither Tom is behaving normally, - she confirmed. - I've seen him reading quite a few rare books, magic and stuff. He tells me it's just his hobby. However, I think the two of us hide something.

-Yesterday, as we were leaving, I heard Roy speak with a projection of a demon. I think they were being challenged to a fight. -She confessed to her surprised little sister. -

-But he's a normal human now! - Cooan replied with visible concern – He would have no stand a chance against one of those demons.

- He assured me he would not accept it. But after seeing him today, so nervous, so distant, I find it hard to believe. - Bertie herself admitted. -

Then she remained silent. The two boys were precisely approaching them, they came from the rehabilitation room. Tom turned the wheels of his chair with his hands and his friend helped him by pushing a little from behind when they saw their companions.

- Hi, girls. Are you coming for a drink? - Roy offered them in a relaxed tone, too much for the way he'd had to behave so far. -

-Tell me one thing. -  Bertie asked, deciding to be frank and direct to address the issue. - Is there something you're hiding from us?

-No, - he said stiffly. Now his tone seemed irritated and nervous again, which surprised the girls. - What is all about now? - He asked defensively. - Can you tell me what you think I've done this time?

-Do not get angry, Roy please. - Cooan said gently. - Bertie just felt you a little weird, that's all. -

- Well, I see him as the same old fool. -  Tom laughed trying to ease the tension, but it sounded something forced. -

- You do not look very natural either. Are you not keeping something for yourselves? - Cooan asked him, and the man was visibly cut off, unable to respond. -

But it was Roy who took up the word again, fed up with that sort of comedy situation in which no one spoke very clearly. So he decided to take the final step and did so with a tone charged with reproach towards the girls.

-Do not be ridiculous! What happens is that I've told Tom what happened. We are worried about you, we do not like you risking your lives. And when it comes to hide things, I think you have been the first to do so with your identities of Justicieras.

Both looked at each other with resignation, there was nothing to oppose, just trying to explain.

-Listen to me Roy. - Cooan replied patiently, putting a hand on his shoulder. - We are the only thing between these demons and the people of the city. We must fight against them, even at the risk of our lives, to protect the rest of the people.

-There's that Golden Warrior too! – Roy said thinking that the time to revael himself hadn´t come yet - he is very powerful! Let him take care of everything.

-We cannot do that. - Beruche said. – Despite the strong he could be, it would not be fair to burden him with all that responsibility. It is also our fight, the warriors let us entrust that mission. We must protect this part of the world, they already have their own problems and we cannot and do not want to disappoint them.

- Anyway you must be very careful, never being distracted. - Tom asked them.-

Roy was quite worried but despite he didn´t like it, he understood of the situation. Although wishing in turn to have the road free and so he glanced at Roy and his partner nodded.

-Well, - Roy breathed, more relaxed. - I'm sorry, but I cannot help thinking about it. I trust you and I know you'll do what's best, but be very careful. - He begged them in turn. -

-Thanks Roy, your support and understanding mean a lot to us. - Beruche smiled, kissing his right cheek.

-Since everything is clear, let's have a drink, - added the boy, recovering his smile. -

They nodded in agreement and it was Tom who asked.

-How's your sister doing?

- She had fever yesterday and when we left she was still sleeping. - Cooan answered, with concern. - We called home a little while ago and our sister Petz told us that she looks better. -

- Let's hope she's recovered soon. - Beruche wished with a long sigh. - We'll leave soon today in order to be with her. -

Her companions understood. Roy passed an affectionate arm around the girl's shoulders and she smiled in comfort. Everyone went to the cafeteria and there they continued to chat being more relaxed until the girls left. Meanwhile, in the sisters' apartment, Karaberasu was somewhat stronger but still very disoriented. She tried once more not to relive the terrible episode of the night before. She had almost lost the battle because her sister was now engaged in housework and had left her for a few moments alone in the dining room, but luckily after a while the two little ones arrived. They were very glad to see that their sister was already recovered and Kalie herself was encouraged to see them forgetting for a moment her anguish. Petz met the others and the newcomers commented on what they had said to the boys. Karaberasu listened very carefully and asked Beruche if she had seen the image of that devil.

- But. Why do you want to know? - She asked, wondering at this interest. - I do not think it matters much.

-It matters to me,- her sister insisted with a pleading expression. - Did you see him?

-Not very well, - Bertie said, trying to remember, - because I was far away. When I arrived it was beginning to fade, but he was very tall, even more than Roy.

            So she described the best she could remember, the description agreed with Karnoalk and Karaberasu felt a chill through her body, she became visibly pale stifled a moan.

-Are you all right, Kalie?- Petz was immediately interested in her, because she had joined them in the meantime, surprised by the sudden reaction of her sister. - What's the matter?

-Yeah, I'm fine do not worry. Nothing happens to me. - She replied with a weak smile. - It's just that I thought I saw someone like him when I was caught.

-Kalie, - Cooan said softly and fearfully. - I know you do not like to talk about it, and I understand, but it's important. - Her sister nodded and her interlocutor asked. - Did they do something to you?

-I just remember being kidnapped, they tied me up and I fainted, then I woke up and I saw Bertie by my side.- She replied, lowering her head. -

- Well, let's leave that matter, it's past. - Beruche said wishing to take that weight off her sister - and fortunately you're fine. Let's have dinner.

All were willing to do so by dropping the conversation into more enjoyable subjects. As the little that was left of course and the illusion that the two small sisters had to be at last teachers. They hoped her warrior friends could attend her graduation. Wishing of course to be able to do away with those demons before. On the other hand the boys talked as well. Both were worried about their companions and Roy doubted if to reveal who he was.

-What should I do, Tommy? Should I tell the girls that I am the Golden Warrior or not? On the one hand I am forced to do so, because I know their identities and it does not seem fair to me that they do not know who I am. But then I think if they knew, they would want to help me to fight increasingly powerful demons, and that would put their lives in great danger.

-Besides, if they were in the middle of a fight, you'd be more concerned about their safety than about combat. - You would not fight with all your strength or your attention on your enemy. That  would put your own life in danger, - Tom added objectively. -

            Roy, who felt as if his friend had read his thoughts, nodded with closed eyes and slowly, content inside that Tom understood him.

-Their lives are the most important thing to me, - he said in a tone of seriousness that was not usual for him to assert. -I will fight with all my might to protect them and the rest of the world. I will do whatever is necessary.

-You can at least fight, - Tom sighed. - I cannot move from here and I assure you that to see Cooan and the rest of the girls go to fight against these monsters and to think that they put their life in jeopardy distresses my soul. - He grunted helplessly clenching with his hands, the arms of the chair - I can do nothing!

-Do not torture yourself, my friend, that's not true. You have already done so much for us and you can still do more for everyone.

- But Roy. What can I do except pray for you? - Objected his visibly discouraged companion. -

-Other than that, but pray it will not do us any harm, - his friend smiled to ease the tension, adding more seriously. - You know how to do anti-demon protection spells and many other things you learned. For example to locate them and to protect us from them with magic. You can give us some key advantages for the fight. Boy, you must learn more about it, we count on you!

-I'll do what I can, my friend, - Tom smiled gratefully, knowing that those words were not mere encouragement. He really could do it and he would do well, to help as much as possible to liquidate those bastards and thus he unveiled to his interlocutor. -You know? Lately I have been reading some books to increase my knowledge.

Roy smiled affectionately at the back to settle the issue and greeted him sympathetically.

-Then go to work, find out what you can!

-Ok. I´ll do - His companion assured him with renewed vigor. –

His interlocutor then added more seriously and worriedly.

- Really, I'm going to need your help because tonight I will go to that challenge. That bastard will pay for whatever he has done to Kalie, that I swear to my life!

-Be very careful, - Tom warned his companion, because he was uneasy at Roy's tone and determination. - I will prepare a spell of protection for you. But if that demon is very powerful it may not be of much use to you. So do not neglect! I wish you good luck, friend, and please, do not let yourself be defeated.

- I'll have it and I'll win. - Roy promised. -

The girls, meanwhile, had finished dinner. It was still early, and Beruche telephoned Roy and Tom's room, no one answered. She thought they would have left, but after two hours she called again and they still did not respond. Cooan told her they could be at the campus. The girls did not go to see them because they wanted to investigate the sect themselves. For this they had to return to the place of the fight of the previous day. Knowing what that meant, Cooan turned to Karaberasu in a protective tone.

- If you want to stay at home, we'll figure this out. I do not think we have to fight.

- Yes, you do not have to come. Maybe going back there would be unpleasant. You do not want to remember it, - Beruche said kindly. -

-Thank you, - the woman answered with determination. - But I must face that to completely overcome it. And I feel safe being with you.

-That's the way my sister speaks!- Let's go girls! - Petz harangued them with energy. -We have no time to lose!

All agreed on that and in unison they were transformed. Karaberasu's uniform had already completely regenerated, thanks to the power of her stone. What is more. It seemed as if it had never been damaged.

-I wish I could do the same thing as my clothes. Forget everything as if it had never happened. -She thought in dismay. -

Though struggling to put that out of her mind and overcome her fears, she followed her sisters and together they set off. Roy also headed for the place of the challenge, his wristwatch indicated eleven thirty. The girls then came to the scene of the battle. They started looking for a clue (as did their friend last night). Something that could lead them to discover important information. But they could find nothing that would be useful to them. At that moment they heard footsteps behind the darkness, approached them and stood guard. Behind the shadows came a tall silhouette, Petz cried menacingly.

-Stop! Who are you? - Make yourself known or face the consequences! ...

The figure answered in a voice that was familiar to them, it was Roy's.

- Easy girls, it's me ...

-But what are you doing here? - Bertie asked, looking at him angrily. -

-I came to fight that demon, - The boy said slowly. -

-Get out of here, - she asked, full of fear. - we'll face him.

-I cannot let you do that, you could never defeat him, - Roy responded firmly. -

-And you do? - She shrieked, losing her apparent calm. - Cannot you see he'll kill you? You have no power to fight him! Besides, you promised me, you promised that you would not fight against that monster. -She reproached him as worried as she declared. - You're not supposed to break your promises.

-And I did not break this, - Roy retorted patiently. - I promised you I would not risk my life in vain. - And I will not do it.

            Then the alarm sounded from the boy's watch, it was set at twenty-three fifty-nine.

-There are things I have not told you, Bertie, - he added. - And I would like to do it ...

But it was interrupted before finishing the sentence by a bright red light that appeared right in front of them. In the middle of it materialized the figure of Karnoalk. Karaberasu, terrified, hid behind a column. In spite of all her efforts to maintain self-control, she saw the figure of her rapist and the most absolute panic took over her. However, this time the devil only paid attention to Roy.

-Here I am! – Karnoalk cried with a malignant smile. - As you see I'm punctual, I'm glad you are too. Although, if I tell you the truth I thought you would not be able to come. Ha, ha, ha!

-Well, you see, you were mistaken. - His antagonist  replied dryly. -

-You've brought a lot of help anyway, though I do not think it'll do you any good, - the demon taunted, looking at the Justicieras with a gesture of contempt to assert. - These bitches will not serve you much, the only thing they can do for you is to give you a nice time before you die. If you want, I'll give you half an hour to enjoy them. Or do not you need so much time? Ha, ha, ha,  ha!

-Do not mixed them in this! - the boy snapped visibly irritated by the words of his enemy. - I'm just enough to crush you!

-Roy, do not be mad! – Petz asked him. - That demon is very powerful, go away!

-Please, we cannot answer for your safety, leave before he kills you! - Cooan insisted with a look of anguish. -

-No, - he answered, raising his tone. I know I can beat him myself. - He added with much confidence in his possibilities that left the girls perplexed. -

-But how can you do that, Roy? Have you lost your mind? - Bertie inquired close to despair. -

He did not flinch and added answering to the Justicieras.

-As I was going to say before I was interrupted by that demon. - To all this Karnoalk listened amused and folded of arms. He nodded with a malignant smile as he was quoted. - There is something I have not told you. But I'm going to do it right now. Karnoalk, you were really looking for me? Here you have me! - Roy snapped that accumulated energy and with a shout freed it becoming the Golden Warrior before the stupor of all the girls. - I am ready.

-It was about time, Solar, - the devil said, not looking impressed. - I was beginning to think you'd talk all night. Now, if you do not mind we go to our business, and as I feel generous at the prospect of a good fight, I will let those wretched women go.

-Very well,- Roy said.-  I agree. You have to go! - He said, addressing the girls who had not yet recovered from their surprise when he added. - You will stop me if you stay here. I could not fight with all my might.

Beruche wanted to reply, but Cooan took one arm and Petz grabbed her on the other.

-This goes far beyond our strength. - Cooan told Bertie that she had no choice but to admit it, even with a rictus of surprise and astonishment on her face as she saw the boy shining with those golden glows. - Come on, we got to go!

They all retreated except for Karaberasu, who remained there hiding and trembling. Roy saw her out of the corner of his eye and decided to leave the room to get away, the demon followed.

-Are you going to escape? - Karnoalk shouted, gathering energy. -

- That's nothing, I just want a wider site to crush you conscientiously - replied his opponent doing the same. -

-First try to stop this if you can! -The demon shouted, attacking with a barrage of blows that Roy stopped and returned with the same intensity. -

The fight was terrible, the rivals fought for equal to equal, great rays of energy collided, both were moving at an enormous speed. The Justicieras could not follow them with their eyes. The match certainly was very even but the Golden Warrior was the first to show signs of fatigue. Little by little, the demon took advantage. Roy concentrated energy to give it a definite blow but his opponent anticipated attacking him with several punches that knocked him down. The boy fell to the ground battered and Karnoalk landed, exhausted also, but with advantage, because it accumulated a ball of energy ready to finish off its enemy.

-We must help him! -  Beruche shouted, she was only a few tens of meters away, witnessing the scene.-

-Yes! - Petz and Cooan agreed that with Bertie they advanced towards the enemy attacking with all their weapons. -

            The demon still had the strength to deflect those attacks and besides he struck weakly but enough to throw them all a few meters back. As soon as they got up, Cooan noticed that Karaberasu was huddled in a fetal position, behind a column and shivering with panic with glassy eyes.

-It's Kalie!  She made notice to their sisters. - She's terrified! We have to get her out of there!

- This enemy is too powerful! -Petz cried while she did not lose sight of the battle. - Oh no! , It's going to kill Roy!

The demon came swaying with a ball of energy held in his hands, he smiled and although he was exhausted, he prepared to unload the final blow. All this between a great cloud of dust and rubble that made it difficult for the girls to see. So much that they lost sight of their sister. Then, suddenly Kalie was not there.

-Come on, man! The demon shrieked in the instant that it was going to launch its attack against Roy who was defenseless on the ground. -

But then something paralyzed him ...

-What? - Karnoalk said to himself without understanding. - What is this?

-The protection spell of Tommy, well-made friend, - thought Roy trying to recover himself. -

Yet the demon was so powerful that this kind of paralysis was beginning to subside. When he already smiled thinking that he was going to release something grabbed his arms. It was Karaberasu's whip that had overcame the fear of witnessing what was happening.

-Do not! I'll never let you ...

- Who dares? Who are you? Karnoalk asked in surprise. –

However, he immediately turned to see the woman only five feet away. Even he was astonished by the look in her eyes, so much hatred and rage had the Justiciera in them that stuck in him almost paralyzing him. The strength of that human seemed to have multiplied. That coupled with the other strange feeling of heaviness and paralysis disconcerted him. The demon wanted to let go and could not.

-But it's not possible! You were not? - He shouted in astonishment. -

-Now Roy! Attack him! - , I cannot resist much more. - Karaberasu shouted seemingly without paying attention to her enemy but not allowing him to end the sentence. -

The Golden Warrior recovered enough to discharge all his accumulated energy against his adversary. Luckily he was able to take advantage of the opportunity that the spell of his friend and the intervention of that poor girl, overcoming fear, had given to him. He shot down his enemy leaving him badly wounded. Karaberasu then released the grip and rolled away from the explosion. Karnoalk's own attack energy exploded on the demon when he fell losing his balance and exhausted. Once the shock wave of the detonation had passed, they all came up to him. Of course, wielding their weapons and on guard, in spite of everything they did not trust. But the demon was truly defeated and could barely move.

-You have conquered me .... Solar, - he stammered, acknowledging his defeat. - It's true ... that you have blood from saiyajin. Although, if that female had not helped you ... I would have defeated you in spite of it.

His interlocutor looked puzzled. He did not understand what his enemy was referring to. But it was clear that he alluded to what Valnak had tried to say.

-What does saiyajin mean? What do you mean? - The astonished boy asked. -

- You are not of this world ... - the dying demon could say with a hint of voice ... - You ...

Roy tried to understand these words, they had to be very important, and the girls also watched Karnoalk with their weapons, listening to what they heard and being warned that he might be pretending to attack unexpectedly, but he choked to finish the sentence.

-I will not do you any good, - he smiled wickedly, despite his grave condition, threatening. - Others mightier than I am will come and destroy you, miserable humans ...

Petz watched her enemy furious, but concentrated on him, she failed to see her sister Karaberasu until she snatched take the javelin from her and pierced the demon's chest with the weapon. All included Roy were petrified by surprise, horror and disbelief. The girl howled completely out of her mind.

-Shut up you bastard and enjoy this! Do not you like it? Come on, I cannot hear you. Say you like it, say it, say it! – She repeated again and again.-

 As if from a compulsion it was, she traversed her hated aggressor with the javelin non-stop, until she covered herself with blood. The same Karaberasu was splashed with red but she did not cease frantically to stab what was no more than a spoil. The demon exploded, filling her face with blood even more, but the girl seemed to be in a kind of trance. Then she licked the blood splashing at the paralyzed astonishment and horror of all. At last she nodded, now in a quiet voice, full of a strange calm.

-He will not be able to hurt anyone anymore. - And as soon as she finished speaking, she collapsed on the floor in exhaustion, her nerves shattered, breaking into tears. -

Everyone was still unable to move. They tried to assimilate what they had seen. Finally the first to react was Petz who, with a sweet voice, helped to her sister who now seemed a dead burden. Her legs did not support her, she was helped by Roy as he lifted her gently in his arms. Bertie and Cooan could only cry at the sight of such a dramatic spectacle.

- Let's go home. Forget about this and rest. - Petz whispered sympathetically, stroking her head. - Forget it now ... it's over.

Karaberasu nodded as she trembled and cried silently. Roy truly sympathized with her said nothing. He carried her into his arms, followed by the rest of the girls who were still speechless, shocked by the impressive scene. And at that moment in the Headquarters of the Sect, the Great Sage caressed his ball and said in a reflective tone.

- It's time for the final battle ...

Meanwhile in Japan the girls had gathered to spend the afternoon. The cats were present in turn. Luna was chatting away with Artemis. He heard what happened that morning ...

-Really? – The white cat wanted to know. -

-Yes, She was very scared. -His interlocutor told him.  She said something I did not understand. Then she tried to take away all that. But I have known her for a long time and I think that very serious problems are coming.

Luna did not receive a reply from his partner. Soon it was the girls who started talking and both cats wanted to listen. It was Ami who commented.

-Bertie called me this morning. She urged me to come. Her sister Kalie was kidnapped by the sectarians. They have rescued her but she is not right.

-Is she hurt? - Minako asked visibly worried, with a look of fear. -

-Fortunately her wounds can heal. - Her interlocutor replied. -

-This cannot be delayed any longer.- Rei stated- We have to go now ...

-Yes, I agree. - Makoto said. - Nothing seems to be happening here. I have the impression the problems are more serious where they are.

-Do not rush, - said Mamoru.

-After what Bertie told us? - Ami was surprised. - Does not that sound bad enough to you?

-You said yourself that Kalie is safe, - he reminded her. - So we'll have to take some time to draw up a plan.

-With all due respect. - Minako interjected. - I think we've already been discussing this and planning enough ...

To all this Usagi listened without intervening. She seemed not to follow the conversation with too much interest, being lost in her own reflections. Although Rei added, in solidarity with her companions.

-First it was Bertie, then Tom, now Kalie. We are playing too much with fire. We have pushed our luck enough. Do not you think Usagi? -She asked, turning to her friend. -

Yet she looked at her almost with dismay. And her reply stunned everyone ...

-The chalice of pain has not yet been filled.

Luna's mouth dropped open. Then she remembered. And she whispered to Artemis at the surprise of her comrade.

-That's what she said ... I do not know what she means.

For their part, the rest of the girls looked at each other without understanding. It was Makoto who dared to ask.

-What does that mean?...

Usagi then sighed, got up from the chair she was in and, after a little walk around the room, she said softly.

-Ami, Rei. Call the girls, tell them we'll go ... the five ... along with Mamoru, Luna and Artemis.

That pleased all ... Finally! They had begun to think that moment would never come.

-Thank you, Usagi.- Mercury smiled. - I'll call Bertie, I'm sure she'll be happy.

-Yes, it relieves me to see that in the end you have noticed what the situation is.- Added Rei.-

-It's never too late. - Minako said with a wink. - Everything will be all right now ...

However, her friend only flashed a smile. Although the others did not seem to notice too much. In fact Usagi did not speak, but she had had yet another dreadful dream than that poor girl being so sadistically outraged. It was so horrible that she did not even want to tell Mamoru. One that had frozen her blood and filled with sadness and dread. But that, unfortunately, should remain unknown to the rest. And worst of all is that it would surely come true. So, together with the others, she decided to wait for the moment to teleport, as soon as they agreed with her friends.

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