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Chapter 37. Four Great Acquisitions.

After a busy weekend, Tom, advised by the priest, gave Kalie a magical protection treatment so the girl could sleep peacefully. That parish priest wasn´t still be able to arrive, because he had to attend to another last-minute question. His replacement encouraged the poor girl as much as he could and told her that the priest could help her more. For the moment she was calmer and seemed to be better. With that her sisters were relieved and that was important since Cooan and Beruche, already put their full effort in their classes and had to return to  work. Bertie had to start that day, for her sister wanted to spend time with her boyfriend who had an hour off. So although she taught drawing, class responsibility for Cooan, her sister replaced her. In the next hour she started with his history class.

-Let´s see children. -  She said addressing the class. - We keep the drawing material and went to the story. So I'll start with a few questions to see how much you know. – They were expectant stares among the children until Bertie inquired - Who among you knows who is the current president of the US?

The children raised their hands quickly, Bertie pointed to one of them who answered without difficulty.

-Very well,- the girl smiled. -And the name of the first president? - This time less hands were raisin, she pointed to a black girl in a corner.

-George Washington, - she answered resolutely. -

-That's right, very good.-  Beruche agreed. - I see you know a lot. Now I will tell you some more things.

Bertie told them about American independence by telling them some popular stories that she herself learned in college. The girl now remembered herself when she was studying in Nemesis. She was always shy, played little with other boys and girls of her age. However, she loved reading and learned to play chess right away. That was just like her friend Ami. She filled her lack of relationships with other people with her passion for that game so closely linked to the intellect. Even her parents, before she went to court with her sisters, had had great expectations in her and her great intelligence. Although once they were accepted to the service of the kings that went to second plane. Now she sighed in disbelief. Who could have told her that the one who would at first be her mortal enemy would become her great friend over time, and that she also shared that passion for chess. In fact they were so similar that they understood each other many times without needing to speak at all. Yes, Ami had a lot in common with her. She was studious, discreet, orderly, shy, and only showing the flashes of her genuine tenderness and kindness when someone gained her trust. Beruche was very glad to have had such a friend. And only when she came to the US and knew Roy she experienced something similar, which also made her finally meet the love of couple. Now she sighed sadly, but forced herself to let go of that. She was a teacher and had a beautiful job to do. Teach and guide the little ones. So after finishing some things, and taking advantage of the previous class, she ordered the children to paint something related to the Founding Fathers and then said goodbye to them on that day.

The next class was given by Cooan. An introduction to geography, and she decided to start on a large scale as she did with notions of astronomy.

-Does anybody know the names of the planets in the Solar System?  -She asked tentatively. -

-Everyone? - Jason exclaimed in alarm - that's very difficult!

-If anyone knows them, that would be fantastic. If not, nothing happens. - Her teacher smiled aware that the question was perhaps too complicated for such small children. –

But that seemed so natural to her! She remembered how, as a child, it was one of the first things she learned in Nemesis. When Cooan was not scrounging, disguising herself or playing makeup with girls her age, or even listening to something that Bertie told her, she studied with great attention the Solar System and especially the Earth. That place from which their ancestors were very unjustly exiled. According to the explanations given to them, it was for refusing to accept the unnatural practices of Queen Serenity and King Endymion that extended the lives of their subjects and themselves. The exiled ancestors of what would later be the great family of the Black Moon had to live in a kind of rock or great asteroid before arriving at their world. At least she remembered that when her teachers told her. She and her sisters always believed that the evils of their people were to blame for the sovereigns of Tokyo Crystal, as well as the death of Prince Diamond's parents. Therefore, and especially after being influenced by the dark energy of black crystal, they became so cruel and were so determined to fulfill their mission. Now it all seemed so far away that it was almost unreal. It had been a long time since Cooan had seen herself and her sisters as human, and of course knowing how wrong they had been. After meeting  Sailor Moon, which should be the future queen of Tokyo Crystal, and Tuxedo Kamen, who should be the king. Not forgetting, of course, the other Sailors, whom had taught them to hate since they were very young. The latter were also blamed for the sad fate of their ancestors. But then, paradoxes of fate, her best friend and the one who would save her from her terrible old life and a tragic end was the one that had been destined to be her mortal enemy, Sailor Mars. After that she realized how far they were not only them, but all the inhabitants of her world, devilish manipulated by that Wiseman. Now the determination of her and her other sisters was precisely to protect that beautiful planet that had welcomed them and their residents. Thinking about this, she could not help but mumble.

-What a tragic loss of time and lives!

Although the voice of one of the children took her out of those thoughts, as soon as she listened to him in the thread of what she had asked before ...

-Do you want them by order of remoteness or proximity to the sun? - Spencer wanted to know, leaving her mouth open. -

-Well, tell them in the order of closeness, please.-  Cooan said, still astonished and being out of her memories and reflections. -

-Well, there are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus. And now Pluto, which is within the orbit of Neptune. Although some astronomers say it is too small to be a planet by itself.

He concluded with the classic comments of "nerd" and "freak" that could be heard behind him and the no less astonished faces of some comrades.

-Okay, -Cooan nodded approvingly, visibly impressed by that child, admitting in a flattering manner that took advantage of however to qualify. - You know them very well, but you forget one very important.

Some children pointed to their partner and made mocking comments. Others were more blatant and scorned.

-Oh, by the way! The nerd is wrong! - They announced with visible joy. -

-Which one? - Spencer wanted to know with the background noise of those giggles of some envious companion. – The astronomers do not know more! ...

The teacher urged others to remain silent and to reprove them gently.

-It's not right that you make fun of your partner. - Because he's right. He has said all the planets that were known until now.

They all stopped waiting expectantly when Spencer inquired curiously.

-Has anyone been discovered?

-There's a planet they discovered just a little ago.- His teacher sighed dreamily. - It's called Nemesis, and it's far, so far from here.

-Well, I'll have to tell my dad to look for him with the telescope. Because he is an amateur astronomer and he has taught me many things. - Said the boy, proud that he was the one to give the news to his father now. -

Cooan nodded and smiled. At the end of the classes these comments reached the ears of Beruche who warned her sister with reprobation.

- What were you think about. How could you speak to the children of our planet? That is supposed to be known only by experts.

-I'm sorry, - her sister apologized. – I couldn´t help it , is that sometimes I miss it a lot. Our parents, our house.

-I miss it sometimes too. - Bertie agreed, replacing her serious expression with a sympathetic one. - And I understand that it is not easy, but try to avoid that this happens to you again, ok?

-Do not worry. - Cooan assured her cautiously. - I'll be more careful and never let my homesick speak again. -

-What about Tom? - Her sister wanted to know in order to change gears. -

-Well, -Her interlocutor said. - The truth is that we've been talking about Kalie and he told me that when that priest arrives, he will help her a lot to overcome these hard times.

-I hope so. - Bertie said, her voice tinged with concern. - She's having a really bad time, even if she tries to hide it.

Her sister nodded slowly with a dismayed gesture, and in a rather hurried tone, she could mutter.

-I thought, maybe if we told our warriors friends this. You know, between Rei's evil anti-spell spells and Usagi's silver crystal power. It could be that they helped eliminate the negative energy inside that baby. Do not you believe it?

Her sister thought about that. It might be a good idea. Perhaps if they combined their powers with those of the sailors ... but they would have to consult with the others. Especially ask Karaberasu about what she thought of the matter. So she said that to her interlocutor. Her sister nodded as she was about to go get her boyfriend that she should be out of finishing her classes, meanwhile Beruche was now thinking something sad.

-Oh Roy! Wish you were here! How much I miss you, honey! But you are now free from any kind of problems! In that you are lucky, but don´t worry. I have not forgotten the promise I made you, in spite of everything I will be happy.

In Heaven, meanwhile, the boy in question was busier than Beruche could have imagined. Roy spent all his time training with Son Goku. They already had spent fighting what seemed like an eternity to him. And after much effort and eagerness to overcome, he finally managed to move to the second level of super saiyajin. He fought as always against his enthusiastic master when he, in the middle of the fight, asked him to stop with a gesture from his right hand, nodding approvingly. His pupil came up in surprise and Goku said.

- Well, Roy, I think you're well prepared. Congratulations! you have taken less than I thought  and achieve even more. You got it and the first part of your training is over. But you must not return to Earth alone.

-Return to Earth! - Exclaimed the astonished boy. - But if I'm dead and ...

-How did you expect to defeat that devil? - His teacher smiled and asked him again amused. - And what do you think we've been training so hard for?

-I thought that damn monster would go to hell and that I would attack him there. -The stunned boy conjectured. -

-Do not worry. You're not going down to that place. It is not the place that corresponds to you. Plus, it's boring for the most part. I know because sometimes I fell by accident ha, ha, ha, ha! One day we will have to make the way of the serpent and I will show you ...

These statements made his pupil even more astounded. He hadn´t understood a word, but he chose not to ask about that particular one.

-Then I will return, but if I do not return alone, does that mean that you will come with me? - Roy asked hopefully, adding with overwhelming enthusiasm. - It would be great!, we would end in a moment with all the demons! What is more! You could do it in an instant!

-No, - his master smiled, shaking his head as he crossed his arms, and now replicating more seriously than usual. - I'm not allowed to go to Earth anymore. It has been a long time since my stage ended there. And above all, this is not my story, it is yours. You and other warrior are the ones who must carry out the task. It is your battle, my friend. However, those warriors I told you about who are anxious to return, are people directly affected by this situation. You have many things in common. You will see. Piccolo has told them about you and they want to meet you and help you.

-I'm really looking forward to meeting them, too. - Roy admitted, wondering visibly intently. Who are these guys?

- Do not worry, you'll meet them soon enough. Let's fix it right now. - Landar's voice answered him, coming out of nowhere. -

-Hello, old man! - Goku greeted him with little formality, as was his custom - I'm glad to see you!

-As you call me old man again I cannot say the same Son Goku .- The magician replied giving a derogatory look but added at once with a better tone that adorned a smile .- Congratulations. You have done a great job.

-Yes, I've taught him almost everything I could. - Goku replied, then turned to his pupil to encourage him almost in a paternal way. - Now it is your turn, entrust to them as I have taught you, believe in yourself and make them believe. If you become good comrades and have confidence in your possibilities you will form a magnificent team.

-I'll do what you say, master. But why did you say you taught me almost everything?-  Roy asked out of curiosity. -

-Before you leave, I'll let you show you a technique that will be very useful to you. - But now it is necessary that you meet with the others, then I will show you. Until then, train hard! Hey? – His master asked him with decision. -

-I'll apply everything you've taught me until now, and I will not let you down,- The boy said with the same determination. -

-I know, - Goku agreed, and he shook hands with him in a good mood. - Good luck my friend…

-Thank you for everything, it has been an honor for me to meet such an illustrious and legendary ancestor of my lineage. - Roy responded with sincere compliments of appreciation and admiration for his mentor. -

And without further ado his master walked away muttering something like he was starving.

-The good-old Son Goku will never change. - Landar smiled as he watched the infinite whiteness and shaking his head. Although he soon returned to his usual serenity to add. - Well, now let's get down to business, I'm going to introduce you to your new teammates, - he told Roy. - Surely you have heard them being mentioned by the four sisters sometimes.

-Well, I can´t remember. -The boy replied, trying to do it.-

-It's this way, - the magician said, who opened an invisible door without giving the boy time to remember anything about it. -

 Roy was startled again. As on the previous occasion he had not even seen how it opened or the walls that supported it as they would be invisible or as white as the rest of the environment. But now was not the time to ask those questions. Following Landar, the two crossed, and there they met for four figures, all uniformed with a kind of blue jumpsuit and a white breastplate that they were distinguishing as the magician and Roy approached them ...

-They must be those guys .- The boy thought. -

And it was that everyone who waited there had a halo on their head like his own. Landar first approached a man with white hair and long until the ears. He was young in spite of everything, and of stature that Roy, even a little bit taller. The magician pointed at him out and proceeded to present him while the individual bowed politely.

-This is Diamond.-

-I am the prince of Nemesis. Pleased to meet you, - the guy said. He show a proud and noble face, as well as a look mixed with inquisitive and vague in his violet eyes. - We have heard a lot about you, we want to train with you and personally avenge ourselves and the whole world of those evil demons. - He concluded with a serious and ceremonious tone. -

-My pleasure, man. - Roy shook his hand more casually. -

The truth is that he was wondering if this guy would be English by stretching his ways and added in his usual tone of joking.

-So you were a prince. Right? ... And you went out in many magazines, my friend? Now that's exhausting. Signing so many autographs ... I understand.

-No, I did not do any of that, -The surprised Diamond said, shaking his head to ask. - Were you some kind of monarch in your world, too?

-Of course, It´s me, Roy, the prince of Bel-air. - His interlocutor smiled with a patent mockery that nevertheless passed unnoticed by his fellow man when he sang. - You know ... tii tirorirori ... I was in Bel Air and the thing changed, my throne was waiting for me, the prince arrived ...

The wizard shook his head with patient resignation. That boy had no way! Anyway. The confused prince in the meanwhile replied, wanting to know with a strange gesture.

- Your kingdom does not sound to me, is it in the Earth?

- Something like that. It is a kingdom for very select people. - The boy smiled again, visibly amused as he turned his attention now to the rest. - No, no one can go there ... That is another thing that always worried me. If Will had to take a taxi from Philadelphia, how much he would pay?

Diamond looked at that boy, not understanding anything. He assumed that would be an important issue for him. For his part Landar decided to refrain from clarifying that, then pointed at another guy, dark blue hair and blue eyes, a calm and thoughtful gesture that emanated a kind air. But how could it not be in heaven? Subjective considerations aside. It was shorter than Roy and the old man introduced him as well.

-This is Sapphire, younger brother of Diamond.

-That name it is familiar to me- Roy remembered now and exclaiming as he could with a hand on his forehead as a gesture. – Of course! Bertie told me about you again and again. You were the boyfriend of her sister Petz, the guy who left his jacket or something.

The others were observed interrogating the alluded one with the glance and this one was quick to tint.

-Well, not exactly her boyfriend, but let's just say, if I had lived if I would have liked to be. - He smiled visibly embarrassed to admit it. - And yes I left my jacket, it was a kind of promise to force me to return, but as you see, unfortunately I could not fulfill it.

-Do not worry about it. - Roy encouraged him with optimistic tone adding .- When we are ready you will have your opportunity.

-I hope so. A pleasure to meet you. - He answered with obvious interest. - How's Petz?  Because according to your words you seem to know her sister Beruche. And I guess you know the others too.

Roy gave a quick nod and told him.

-All right - he replied in an easygoing voice - they were great, at least the last time I saw them. And Petz is a very pretty girl, and with character. You have good taste. Now we just have to work hard to be able to come back and beat those bastards.

-If you knew how long I had waited for this moment, -Sapphire confessed, seemed very pleased. -

-You were murdered by a hooded guy, were not you? - I think we've been up against one like this, Roy said. -

-Is he still there? Damn it! I thought I had killed him before I died. But next time I'll make sure of it and when I put my hands on him or one of his minions, I assure you that the rogue will know who Prince Diamond is. - The boy mumbled visibly outraged. -

-You will also have your chance, my friend. - His interlocutor promised him in solidarity. -

Landar interrupted them, pointing at the remaining two who were politely waiting. The nearest, a tall man with long brown hair, who watched them with interest in his azure eyes. The other was alien-looking. Or of course he reminded Roy of the typical image of the Martians. He had a greenish complexion and long blue hair and two pink locks that fell down from beneath his pointed ears. His eyes were a strange color between blue and red. The magician happened to inform the saiyajin of the identity of these new companions.

-These are Nephrite, former commander of the Dark Army and Ail, an alien who also fought at once against the warriors.

-I'm glad to meet you. - He greeted the first one he told as a brief introduction. - I am Nephrite, prince of the Four Heavens, and I was the vassal of King Endymion. Unfortunately I was overwhelmed by the power of darkness but love opened my eyes.

- That is awesome! There are more princes and kings here than in a deck of cards. - The boy smiled to add with total confidence and carefree. - Surely we'll make a good team. Because I am the ace, ha, ha. I could say that the same happened to me. - Roy said, shaking his hand, then turned to Ail looking at him perplexed and yet questioning him with his typical sense of humor. - And who are you? The King of the Elves or something?

- No, I'm not king. - That boy replayed in turn. - My name is Ail Ginga. I was born on the Sacred Tree of the Makaiyu ...

- A tree, that sounds familiar to me - Roy said,  trying to remember, then he did. - If I'm not mistaken, they did not kill you, the friends of the warriors told me about you. I know they did not know you, but Usagi and the others told them your story. They said you left Earth with your partner.

-Yes, but what they do not know is that after we left, we settled on a habitable moon, beyond the confines of the Solar System. We live very happily for a while and conceive a child as humans do. However, one day we were attacked by some Evil enemies. Ann managed to escape with our baby, while I tried to stop them, but I could not do anything against them. They were too powerful and they broke up with me. - Lamented the alien. - Not even with my cards could I do anything.

-Do not tell me that you challenged them to a game of poker! - His companion was surprised halfway between joke and disbelief. -

-No, it's not that,- his interlocutor clarified. - Let's say that I could conjure beings who helped me to fight ... At least it served to draw their attention to me and not to my family.

-So. Are your partner and your son okay? - Roy became more serious while asking. -

-I told Annie to go back to Earth and ask the warriors for help, I am sure she should have arrived there. - Ail calculated. -

-Bloody demons! How would they have reached so far? -His interlocutor replied now, with genuine indignation. -

But that alien surprised him like the rest when he fought.

-They did not say they were demons, at least they did not seem to me. Rather they were extraterrestrials.

-Evil is camouflaged in many different ways anyway. – Diamond said. -

- It is true. - Landar corroborated adding. - They could have been emissaries of the demons. Or other evil beings ...

-Yes, could be that. Nevertheless, you can get your revenge, I assure you. If not against the same ones that killed you, at least you'll fight to protect the Earth and your family. - Roy promised to extend his words to all four with his eyes. - We can all, we will have a second chance to make things right. But we will have to train very hard.

Ail approached with an enthusiastic smile changing his appearance before the astonishment of all in the one of a human boy of hair and brown eyes and explaining to them next.

- Until now I have not commented it, I did not think that it was important , But I can adopt this form.

-Perfect. - He replied his partner with humor.- Because as you go there as Martian oy surely draw attention !

The others smiled and Ail nodded a bit, but Roy gave him a gentle pat on the back, doing what Goku did to him. In other words, Ail nearly fell on the ground.

-Well, - Roy added, realizing the boy's stamina. - Now we will have to train very hard. And in saying that I do not exaggerate at all.

-That we have been doing for some time. -  Diamond intervened, taking off his white breastplate, which he threw at Roy, who grabbed it and had to admit approvingly that he was weighing quite a lot. - How about this?

-I also trained with that and I progressed a lot .- His compatriot admitted.-

He returned the breastplate to his interlocutor, and the prince put it on again.

-It was Son Goku's advice. Piccolo made us wear them almost from the first day, - Sapphire added. - But he warned us that it was not going to be anything compared to what was in store for us when you arrived.

-Well, once the presentations have been made, you must begin to work. - Landar told them. - So now you must prepare to meet your new home for the next four months. After this deadline, we will let you know. Follow me

All went behind the magician who headed for a door that kept the way to a very spacious area, at the bottom of it was the entrance to another room.

-Here's the time room. It is the antechamber to the place to which you will direct. - The magician explained as they passed through that large area whose only decoration was constituted by three large vessels. -

-What does that mean? - Nephrite inquired with interest. - What are those jars?

-Each one represents a period, - replied the old man. - The past, the present and the future. In them, one who looks the chosen one can contemplate there events related to his destiny or his past.

-Do you mean that we can see any of our moments, according to the vessel we choose? - Diamond asked him. -

-I'm dying to look. - Roy smiled. -

-You can do it. - The magician said. - But only one of them for each one. Do you have any preferences?

-It's very clear, the future. - Nephrite said, getting approval from the rest. -

-Very well - said the magician. - But I must warn you, the vessels do not always react, they may not want or should not show events that are to come. Or you cannot understand what you see.

-I'll take my chances. – Diamond said, determined to be the first, and asked. -What is the future?

-You must decide that. -Landar replayed encouraging him with a smile. - Try your luck!

The boy accepted that answer as a challenge, he loved the challenges, he was proud as a prince who prides himself and never backed down. His only mistake was to let himself be overcome by arrogance on his most negative side. Even though, now he was facing a new opportunity, he did not want to waste it. If that vessel could help him to make the right decisions, he should dare to look. Impatient, then, he went to the farther one on the right. He uncovered it and looked inside, at first he could only see the crystal clear water, but after a few moments, an image was drawn. He saw himself, sitting on the throne of Nemesis and holding a wineglass in his hand. He seemed to be looking at something, at that moment a female figure who immediately recognized, approached him asking in a soft and velvety voice.

-What do you think of my prince?

"Emerald! - He cried, unable to help it. -

The girl, an attractive young woman with long green hair and hazel eyes, tried to start a conversation but he simply ignored her in his thoughts. Diamond indignant with himself, or rather with that image of his, snapped.

-Arrogant fool, at least say a kind word to her.

But his other self-being did nothing of that sort. Rather, on the contrary, he entertained himself by looking at another image, that of a beautiful woman who was projecting on a kind of energy jet. Emerald disappointed and unable to hide the look of frustration and anger that shone in her eyes went away in silence. Then the vision faded.

-Have you been lucky, brother? - Sapphire asked him. -

-Not much, this was the one from the past and it reminded me of how stupid I was.- Diamond answered with bitterness. -

-Or maybe the future. - Landar corrected. - Remember that you come from the thirtieth century, boy.

Diamond nodded thoughtfully, everything could be, he should not forget that there were almost a thousand years of linear time remaining, from the moment he died, to that scene. Although for him, it was the awareness of what happened that martyrized him. His excessive and absurd love for the Queen of Neo Crystal Tokyo led to ruin to all his subjects and himself.  All because of the intrigues of that damned Sage who corrupted their souls. But he felt responsible for it. He was sorry he realized just before he died. He wish he could have another chance and with it to rehabilitate his own! Beginning with Emerald, she had consumed herself in the most absolute hate for her sake. Although that did not clarify much. Anyway his brother, who knew well what he suffered, encouraged him by saying.

-She and all of us choose our destiny too, do not blame yourself.

 Diamond shook his head, sorry, he replied sadly.

-That girl came to my father's court being charming, pure and kind, and she became an obnoxious, arrogant and vain being, all because of my contempt and the evil influence of the Sage. But if I had not disdained her, it would never have happened to her.

-It may be true. - Sapphire admitted with regret. - She , deep inside her heart, did not want to be queen, only the wife of her beloved prince and paid that mistake with her life.

            Landar nodded and seemed to want to add more on that subject, but he had to reconsider it better and then invited the brother of Prince Diamond to look.

-Well, I'll try, - The young man said, accepting the suggestion and approaching the left vessel. -

So, he approached slowly and looked at the water inside until an image formed. He discovered that it was Petz, dressed like a normal human. Just as he remembered her the last time he saw her. She was in the kitchen and seemed busy. At that moment Beruche was approaching and they both seemed to talk. Petz listened to her sister tell her something about children and smiling, even Bertie added.

-She even told them about Nemesis! At first I was angry with her for run her mouth, but then I understood her well. How many memories and what nostalgia woke inside me by hearing the name of our world again!

-It is true. - Petz smiled, stirring a pot in which she seemed to be stewing something. - Nemesis. Whenever I think about it, I remember Mom and Dad and then Sapphire.

-I wish he and Roy and the others were here! Even Prince Diamond and Lady Emerald, and who knows if even Rubeus would be different as sometimes says Cooan. - Bertie sighed, looking nostalgic. -

-Things were going to be very different if all those who died of ours could have another chance and know what love and friendship are. If they were capable of feeling human again. Like before that nightmare began. – Her elder sister declared with a tone between reflective and melancholic. - Although that is unfortunately not possible ...

Beruche nodded and her sister continued talking, but Sapphire could hear no more. The image was erased between the waves of the water.

-Well, it must be the present .- He smiled the boy thinking for himself. - At least I could see you again. How I wish I could tell you that by your side I felt human and alive for the first time in a long time! Almost since I was a child. Of course I discovered what love is, even friendship. Dear Petz, I will fight with all my strength for you and for all the people of this world!

-What did you see? - His brother wanted to know.

-I think it was the present. – Sapphire said. –

And he withdrew from the vessels as Roy approached, exclaiming impatiently.

-Now it's my turn! - He went to the vessel of the center that was left to look and if the others were not of the future then it would be that one. -

He opened it and took a look, after a short time the water was replaced by images he did not recognize. It looked like the inside of a cave, he just saw a group of  young guys moving through it. He counted nine, four boys and five girls and they all seemed to emanate a great inner and vital force. They reached a huge door and one of them studied her intrigued. He very tall and had long brown hair. Even though Roy had never seen him, he felt a sense of familiarity. Like another boy, whose hair was shorter and of a similar color but darker. There was also a girl, tall and very beautiful, who was next to the young man with the brown mane,  with the same color of hair as his companion. Roy would swear he heard another boy with dark hair sigh as he said.

- This is the last barrier we have left, to cross the last subdivision .- He informed them with the same feeling of choking and panic barely contained.-

-Do you think we can open it? - Asked a girl with brown hair. -

-It would be convenient for us to know if we should try to open it, -The dark-haired boy replayed, with obvious prevention. -

- That's why we came. With great sufferings and hardships we have managed to get here. That attractive and tall brown-haired girl sentenced with a soft voice, trying in vain to subdue her dread. - There is no turning back...

-My blood and even my soul are freezing just to think who might be on the other side of this gate! A girl with long, curly black hair confessed in a dreadful tone. -

-My friends, we'll soon know who's behind,- The tall, long-haired boy said, and decidedly approached he and hit that gate three times. -

They said a few more things that Roy did not understand. But one thing was certain, the faces of those boys were overwhelmed with dread and amazement. Then, when that young man hit that gate, there was a rumble of echoes that multiplied that call. And after a few moments the big door even began to open in the middle of a terrible music and at once great and full of power. But Roy could not hear or see anything else, the waves in the liquid element reappeared and then he saw the water again.

-Well, I did not get it, I did not understand. - He shrugged and left his seat to Nephrite who headed for the same pot. - I do not know what it means.

The newcomer looked closely until he saw himself surrounded by a pile of articles he could not recognize at first. Then he realized that they were watches, mirrors, pictures. He seemed to be talking to someone. He could tell, with a relaxed countenance, he did not seem so easy to be unconcerned. He deduced that he was at ease with whoever he was and seemed to be telling him or her something.

- What am I saying? - Nephrite wondered curiously. -

He then heard something about jewels and plans and caught a glimpse of his interlocutor, a black woman, and heard some of that conversation.

-Good morning Mr. Saint Join, how are you this morning? ...

-Well, thank you, Peggy, - he replied in a soft, gentle enough voice to ask.- Any messages for me?

-Yes, Mr. Edgar called to remind you that he wants to buy your little table Louis fifteen-and Mrs. Heard who wants advice on some eighteenth-century chandelier to decorate his grand piano ..."

-A eighteenth-century chandelier on a grand piano, - he repeated with a slight tone between disbelieving and reprobating. - What a trifling ordinariness! But there she ... has Amanda called? - He asked in a way that could be understood as what he was most interested to know. -

-No, - The woman answered with another smile. - But I suppose she will ...

-This job of her of covering the meeting in Europe is quite annoying, but in the end is her job.- He said resignedly.

-And she likes to do it well - her interlocutor said. -

-Like our job to us, despite the loathing that some customers may result ... but, what are we going to do ... -he sighed- Hey !, commented something surprised then.- We have not had this very same conversation before? ... It sounds very ...

And suddenly Nephrite stopped listening to what was said in that vision and the image disappeared.

-I did not understand anything. I do not know who those people will be. - He told himself in disappointment as he warned Ail. - Your turn.

- I'm coming, - The alien said, moving in turn to the same vessel. He scanned the interior and could see the image of an unknown planet getting closer and closer. It was as if I saw him from a spacecraft approaching. Then a kind of hut and creatures of his same race. Surprised and bewildered, he assumed that was the future. Or could he have mistaken a vessel and was the past? No, Roy and Nephrite had looked there too. And surely they saw something of their future, but they had not confirmed it either. Another clue was that he had not seen the tree from which it came and that meant that it could not be his world of origin. So what was it? He wanted to find out more but the vision was erased before he could appreciate anything else. - Well, it does not make me things very clear! I thought I might have seen Ann and my son! - He exclaimed visibly disappointed.-

-I warned you that you do not always see what you want in these vessels. - Anyway, it is no longer possible to look, because you will not be shown anything new until you are able to advance in your destiny. - The magician said to them that indicated towards the other door. - We are moving now.

Everyone followed him once more. Landar stopped at the door that was just outside the room. It seemed to be made of wood and the wizard opened it as he explained.

-This is the Corner of Soul and Time. Inside here, for every day of the outside, inside takes a whole year. Son Goku and his companions used it repeatedly. But before accessing it, you must train yourself in this anteroom.

-Very well, - Roy agreed, turning to the others. - But before entering I would like to see the strength you have, we will do some fighting in pairs. Let's see if you are as good at it as you could do being models for shampoo.- He rimmed with a little joke staring at the silky hair that his colleagues had.-

-That's fine. - Diamond agreed, without entering into that observation. - I'll fight Nephrite. If you want to be my opponent, of course.

-I accept the challenge. -The aforementioned smiled, since between them both seemed to have created a personal bump in demonstrating their skills. -

The two of them began to increase their energies and began a fierce combat. Roy stopped them after a moment. They were very even but his strength did not reach even his own before training with Goku. The next ones were Ail and Sapphire that showed an equal level in turn, but their strength were still smaller than those of the previous combat. What Roy discovered was that each possessed a particularity. Diamond was a good strategist and confused his rivals with his lack of expression when he fought and his tactics of attack. All together with their energy-jet rays that were quite powerful and their ability to disappear and reappear. Nephrite managed well with the sword and did not lose the calm, attacking also with bursts of energy of much precision and strength, he was of fast movements and very little predictable. Sapphire moved with great speed and waited patiently until he took his enemy by surprise and harassed him with projectiles directed of energy, seemed to dominate one of the techniques that Goku had taught Roy himself. Ail for his part anticipated well to the attacks of the contrary throwing a species of ray in the form of corkscrew, of great power and was agile in the aerial combat. Roy thought his teacher was right, once trained and combined they would be a great team and could be of great help to him.

-Well, - He told them all when he finished with those assessments. - All against me now. The rest nodded in unison, eager to be measured with him. -

-Let me rest for a while and I'll be the first one. - Diamante responded by taking a step forward. - From what I have been told Piccolo and Goku I do not know if I will be a match for you, although I hope not to disappoint you.

He riffled off his bib again, ready to eat a bean just like the others.

-No, you did not understand. - Roy smirked maliciously, leaving everyone stunned with his next request. - I want fight everyone at once.

-What? – Nephrite exclaimed between surprised and offended in his self-esteem. - That's absurd! Are you asking us to attack you all at once? - In any case he imposed his phlegm and added more conciliatory. - I admit that you will be stronger than any of us in a single combat, but not enough to fight against all at the same time.

-Do not be so sure, - his interlocutor said smugly. -

-But what do you propose? – Inquired Sapphire, too annoyed to plead. - It would not be a fair fight.

-If he wants to. - Ail said cheerfully. - Why not? Go ahead, let's lower his arrogance!, so it will not boast any more.

-You're right. - Diamond agreed with a stern gesture, haranguing the rest. – Go get him and without quarter.

-Let us not trust too much. We have to fight without concessions. - Sapphire proposed wisely to what everyone nodded. -

-Come on! - Roy urged them impatiently. - Come on, you attack first.

-You asked for it, man. - Nephrite replied with astonishing calm, - that we have warned you.

And the four crossed glances of complicity and in unison they launched themselves to him. His opponent, struggling unchanged, restrained them for a while, but at last he lost ground and was struck by Diamond who threw him to the ground. Panting, but satisfied, the four looked at each other and smiled.

-I recognize that you fight well.-  Nephrite stated. - But if you have had enough, we will face you separately. This is not fair in any way and I dislike such an unbalanced fighting. - He finished by demonstrating his chivalrous mood. -

-No, - Roy said, rising from the floor without seeming exhausted and adding with frivolity. - Until now I was just warming up. This was only a burglary. - He looked at them all with a mischievous smile and added. - Prepare, now I will fight something more seriously and I'm sorry to tell you that, either you improve a lot or you will not last long enough.

-But what do you say?- Ail shouted. - We have already overpowered you, and we have not fought with all our strength.

-Neither did I, so use them now or you'll regret it. - His opponent warned them more seriously concentrating his strength to become a super saiyajin. -

-What is that? - Sapphire shouted surprised to see such a change. -

-How much power does he have? - Diamond noticed visibly impressed. -

-I do not know if he'll be able to beat us yet. - Nephrite hesitated that he was on his guard again.-

Roy responded by attacking the four, they scattered at first to avoid the blows but were hunted one by one. They could not even see their opponent's attacks. Despite fighting now, with all the power they had. First fell Nephrite, then Sapphire, later Ail and the last one was Diamond. None of them could touch their rival. Bewildered, hurt and exhausted they stayed on the floor. Once the exhibition was over, his opponent regained his normal state and revived them with beans.

-You see what I mean? - Roy asked them once they were replaced. - A demon would not be as kind as me. I do not know what kind of guys you've faced before, but of course they would not be as powerful as the ones we'll have to fight.

-I hate to admit it. - Diamond replied grudgingly. - But you're right, we're no match for you when you use all your strength.

-The trouble is, I have not used all my strength. - His interlocutor asserted moving resigned his head to add. - The demon that killed me did it with more intensity than I do now.  Do you understand?

Everyone kept an uneasy silence that ended by breaking Sapphire admitting with face of circumstances.

-Yes, it seems we have much to improve.

-Do you think we can do it in time?- Ail asked with concern. -

-Why not! - Roy encouraged them just as Goku had done with him. - If you take it seriously and give everything you have in training I am sure of it!

-Well then, there is no time to lose. - Nephrite urged them. -

-What are we waiting for? – Let´s train! - Diamond exclaimed impatiently. -

-Come in then! - Roy said as he opened the door, inviting them to pass with a gesture of his hands. -

And the group accepted that challenge. Without hesitation they all crossed inward and the door closed behind them.

On Earth, the two teachers had returned home. The first thing they did was to take an interest in the condition of their sister Karaberasu who seemed to be somewhat more calm. Cooan sit up with her while Bertie went into the kitchen to chat with Petz. The subject of that silly commentaries of Cooan arose when speaking of Nemesis, both remembered with nostalgia and some sadness their previous lives and to those that had left in the way. Petz concluded then.

-What we must do now is fight day after day and try to free people of these evil demons.

Beruche listened intently and finally dared to tell her what Cooan and she had talked about before returning.

-Do you think we'd do well to ask the warriors?

-I do not know, - Her older sister sighed as she finished removing the soup she was cooking. - It's Kalie who has to make that decision. Maybe she does not want our friends to know what happened to her.

-Yes. We have to ask her. In fact Cooan was going to do it .- Bertie told her.-

They both had some fear of her sister's reaction. However, when Cooan came to greet her and told her about the incidences of class, to prepare her, the girl smiled. At least that encouraged her. It was then that the little Malinde sister dared to ask.

-Kalie, I know it's very difficult for you, but Bertie and I have thought that perhaps, apart from what Tom and these priests are trying to do, it might be that Rei and Usagi might do something to help you. Please, I do not want you to get angry, just think about it.

And to the relief and even surprise of her interlocutor, the respondent not only did not take it badly. On the contrary, she smiled broadly. She seemed hopeful about that possibility. In fact she could barely stutter because of the emotion ...

-Of course. -They surely can help me. They are very powerful. Usagi has the Silver Crystal. And that purified us. Maybe she could do the same with my pregnancy ... Yes, please! Call them.

So, as soon as Petz and Bertie entered the room, they smiled at the sight of their sister's attitude. However, it was the oldest who told them with prevention.

-Do not you care that they know?

-Not at all. - She said. - I actually told Minako before they left.

-Well, I did not know .- Petz said remaining pensive.-

-Then I'll call them right away. I'm going to try to locate Ami! - Bertie exclaimed with renewed hope. -

And with the encouraging nods of the rest, the girl hurried to call. But her friend did not answer the phone. She probably would not be home. Beruche, somewhat disappointed, told the others.

-Do not worry. I'll call Rei. Most likely they are all in the Hikawa Shrine, they often gather a lot there. - Cooan commented. -

Indeed, after dialing the number and waiting for communicate with Tokyo, the girl heard her friend's voice on the other side of the line answering to her.

-Really, thank God! - She was relieved. -

In a few words she told her what happened, her friend at first did not answer behind the receiver. At least it was slow, as if she were assimilating everything Cooan had told him. Finally the priestess was able to replicate.

-It's terrible. Well, I do not know if we can do something. In any case I have to tell Usagi. She is not here now. And I would also like to talk to the others. We have some things to solve.

-Do it please. Sooner as you can. And call us if you can help our sister.- Cooan asked, saying goodbye.- Thank you very much Rei ...

-You're welcome. Take care very much, please. - Her interlocutor answered smoothly and then hang up the phone. -

As soon as she hung up she headed for her room, she had left it to Annie who was finishing up changing the child. The alien smiled at her. Her hostess returned the gesture and asked.

-How are you today?

-Better, thank you very much for everything .- The young woman affirmed now taking the baby in her arms and rocking him a little.-

-I'm going to call Usagi and the others. We have things to deal with. - The priestess commented, adding. - Maybe we'll go outside. You are at home. If you need anything, talk to Yuuichirou.

-Thank you very much Rei, -The girl repeated trying to hold back her tears. - You do not know how much I thank you ...

She left the baby on the bed and the priestess gave her a hug to mumble with affection.

-It's all going to work out, you'll see.

-I lost the person I loved. - Annie sighed between tears, to sentence. - That can never be repaired ... sorry. - She could add guiltily now. - I do not want to be ungrateful after what you're doing for me and my son.

-Do not worry, I understand, but think of the good. You have your son and we will help you. - Her interlocutor assured her. - You will raise him and he will become someone who will surely help others and whom you will be very proud of.

-That would be very nice. - Annie muttered. - I hope he will remind me of his father when he grew older.

-Well, think about it, and it will surely come true,- The priestess said affectionately.-

So, after comforting her friend a little longer, Rei went outside. The others had already arrived, they were interested in Annie and the baby and then they left. Once in the "Crown" the priestess told them what Cooan had asked them leaving them horrified.

-did you say Kalie is pregnant? By a demon? Holy God! - Minako exclaimed putting her hands to her mouth. - That is too ...

She had raised her voice so much that some customers gave them looks of strangeness and annoyance. The girls smiled apologetically, and once the tranquility returned, they continued in a more subdued tone.

-I do not think that's a bad idea. Between Rei's mantras and the power of Silver crystal, perhaps that evil energy can be annulled.- Said Makoto.-

-I do not think it's that simple. - Usagi sighed, shaking her head. -

-Why not? - Minako wanted to know. -

-You see - Rei explained in a dismayed tone. - Both my spells and amulets and the power of the Silver Crystal serve to paralyze, seal, or destroy evil spirits. But we start from the base that this spirit can be expelled or destroyed. Usually this is true because the use to be invaders in a foreign body, or a purely negative presence. But in this case it's a baby. It is a partly innocent creature, even though its own being would be formed by that essence, and if we try to destroy it ...

-You could kill the baby! - Ami finished with a look of horror. -

-So is it. That is why we cannot do that. It would be too risky. - Usagi said with regret. - We have no idea what could happen.

-But have not they told you that Tom and a priest are doing rituals to nullify the demonic presence? - Minako reminded her companion. – It is not the same thing?

- No. It's not about nullifying it, it's about minimizing it and keeping it under control. With my spells I cannot do that. They are not adjustable. I mean they are powerful weapons against evil and if I tried to help Kalie and made the slightest mistake not only could kill the baby but also her. - Rei replied shaking her head, to assert full of regret. - No, no. I can do it.

-And a little energy from the Silver Crystal? - Ami wanted to know, proposing. - You do not have to use a lot of power, maybe a little help.-

-It could be, but I'm not sure either. – Usagi opposes.-

-I know some Christian rituals. You remember that I studied in a school of nuns .- Rei commented explaining. - And I know that kind of rituals can make an exorcist much better than we would be able to. I'm sorry, but I do not see it wise.

-Well ... everything in time. At this moment we cannot go back there. It's still several weeks away. In the meantime we will have to investigate the risk of those potential new enemies. After what has happened to poor Annie, it is clear that it is a threat that we must count on. It is hard but we will have to tell the sisters that we cannot help them in this.

-And what about Kalie? - Minako asked with horrified expression. -

-I do not know. - Usagi sighed with regret, sentencing. - Everything in its time ... please, for now let it be, girls.

-We'd better go see Annie and the boy. - Ami said trying to change the subject.-

The others nodded. It was clear that nothing more could be done, at least not yet, to help her friends in America. However, they had many things to do in Japan. So they left, trying to put their ideas in order to work out some strategy in  order to deal with  future events.

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