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Chapter 40. Sapphire against Gengenel.

At school, both the girls and Tom were exhausted. The demons that they had been eliminated were counted by dozens, but many more came. The children were huddled in the fortified corner, scared to death. Only Jason, the most mischievous and brave, dared to approach. Just then other demons burst into the classroom. Tom took care of dispatching one and Petz and Karaberasu did the same with two others. Cooan took care of defending access to avoid a new wave, and Beruche joined her, but she was attacked by the remaining demon who had managed to break through surprising her unprepared. Luckily, before the girl suffered damage, Jason punched the assailant in the back with scissors making him howl in pain. The enraged devil turned to the boy who even dared to mock him.

-It wasn´t me! - He chirped the little one who even squeezed his tongue making the monster even more angry. -

-I'm going to tear your head out, you miserable brat! - he shouted rather irritated. -

But when he was about to keep his threat and attacking the boy, Bertie, whom his enemy had completely forgotten at that moment of anger, reacted by nailing him with her sword, destroying the demon that broke out at once. Nevertheless, the Ice Lady stepped aside, protecting the little one too.

-It is not right to attack children-  The Justiciera said who gasped for exhaustion but adding with a loving kiss on the cheek to Jason that turned red. - Thank you very much, you have been very brave!

 - It was nothing. - The child stammered very shamefully because to him it was something incredible to have been of aid to his admired Lady of the Ice. -

The others sighed in relief, praising the child's courage, in fact none of them had been able to intervene because they were busy. Beruche laughed and stroked Jason's hair. The kid turned with the others at the request of the Ice Lady who smiled encouragingly him. But both she and Cooan were exhausted, they could not take much longer. And their sisters and Tom were no better. Fortunately they were able to completely reject that attack, but the resistance could not be maintained indefinitely. Now they all leaned against the walls to support themselves, since their legs could barely do so.

-We must rest a little. - Petz advised. - Let's hope we have time to do it before more demons come.

-It took us a long time to get there. -  Tom said while was recovering his breath and adding to describe it with an objectivity that avoided any sense of pessimism in his tone. - Whole battalions of them have invaded the city and we had to fight our way. Hopefully, for now, those who are near here, will think a little more before attacking.

- Well let's take a rest as the Lady of Lightning says, as long as we can.- Beruche replied without wanting to use their real names in case a little one listened.- We have to save energy ...

That said, the girl dropped to the floor, her back against the wall. She tried not to think about how rushed the situation was. Although more than for her and even for her sisters or Tommy, she was very worried about the kids. As long as they were able to resist they would protect them, but what if they fell fighting? The young woman knew perfectly well that these monsters would have no mercy with the little ones. She did not want to imagine what they could do to them if the children fell into their power. No! she would never consent that. If she saw the situation in irreversible danger, she preferred to be the one to avoid such a horror to them. She would do like that time when she was about to take her own life. She would freeze the classroom with all her power and so, at least, everyone would have a sweet ending. Just to think it she burst out tears. She gritted her teeth. She shook her head and promised herself that they would get away with it. Her sister Karaberasu watched her and noticed something strange came up to her and whispered.

-What are you thinking about?...

Beruche confided her those fears, however, her sister laid a hand on the girl's right shoulder and assured her.

-That will not happen. Do not let yourself be overcome by fear.

-But Kalie.-  She could muster the burdened girl. - The very idea torments me. What will happen to the children if we fell?

-In that case you would carry out your plan and surely no one would reproach you. - She smiled slightly at her interlocutor, then reaffirmed. -Although something tells me that it will not be necessary to get to that. You will see. Have confidence!

Bertie gave her a more lively smile. If her sister who had gone through an enormous ordeal told her so, she could not let herself be discouraged. For the moment she would fight with all her might to save everyone who was capable of. Honoring Roy's memory she swore she would never faint as long as she had the slightest breath. That's what she thought when it was Petz's turn to get closer.

-Things seem to be a little quieter, but we cannot neglect. It would be a good idea for us to take turns keeping watch so the rest can rest.

-Yes, it's a good idea. - Kalie agreed with Bertie's nod. -

On the other side of the class, Tom and Cooan sat together, it was the girl who approached him and reviewed the bandage on his injured arm.

-Does it hurt you much? - She wanted to know with concern. -

-Only when I laugh! - He could muttered jokingly making his interlocutor smile. - Au! - He added through the pain but trying to maintain his humor sense.

Of course it hurt, but the boy kept himself admirably without showing the slightest complaint. That wound was the least of his problems. He sighed then, whispering to his interlocutor with a hint of regret.

-I could not say goodbye to my parents or Danny. I would have liked to talk to them and tell them that I can walk again. That I love them. And above all that you and me ...

-We'll tell them when this is all over, - the girl encouraged him. -

He nodded with renewed optimism taking her hands in his. Soon Petz approached his position and sawing them  she smiled. Then she took a more serious look and cleared her throat. Once she caught their attention, she told them what she had been talking about with the others. The couple agreed in turn on it. So they relieved themselves to stand guard while they recovered and encouraged the children as best they could. There they noticed the practice of both girls and Tom who resorted to all kinds of games and songs that they came up with to take away the fear of the kids. Kalie and Petz watched them admired of their affection for these children and then understood as they had never done so to where their moral responsibility as Justicieras reached. It was no longer just to redeem their faults. They were to protect those little ones who would secure the future of mankind. The two would give their lives if necessary to rid them of the horror that these nightmare beings had brought to them.  Same in their thoughtlessness of old they served. Both crossed two significant glances and nodded, concentrating on monitoring the gap and protecting the entrance.

For their part, the warriors also managed to reject, not without difficulty, the demons that had attacked them. Joining their powers to create a defensive force field  one group of sailors forcing the rest of their enemies to retreat while throwing their attacks the others, in turns and relieving. Their opponents waited behind a mound. Watching the girls and Mamoru warily. Mercury, with her intelligent dark blue eyes, examined the situation with her visor and declared.

- There are still many demons left, and the discontinuity from which they emerge is reached a point of critical mass.

-What do you mean? - Minako asked, her nervous hair balancing nervously at her blonde hair, directing blue-eyed, inquiring eyes at her. -

- That those demons might well be gaining time. Replied the interpellated. -

-True, I can feel it too. -  Rei corroborated, letting her long black hair sway in a short gust of wind. Although not relaxing the scrutinizing look that had their violet eyes, pending any movement of the enemy. -In other words. She added with evident uneasiness. - There is an aura of increasing evil in the environment. They might be expecting something. Or someone ... someone very powerful. And I'm terribly scared just trying to figure out who it might be.

The others listened with interest and no less concern. To tell the truth, all of them presented a lamentable appearance, far from their usual elegance and glamor, with their uniforms torn and stained with their own blood or that of adversaries who had annihilated. Their hair, usually long, silky, smooth and neatly combed, was now scrambled and dirty with dust and sweat. Tuxedo looked no better than them, with his other times elegant tuxedo tore, his face covered with sweat and traces of blood that still had a wound around his cheek. Although, of course, the aesthetic was now the least of his concerns.

-What can we do? - One of the new warriors, a rather young girl with short black hair. Inquired.-

-I'm afraid nothing more than waiting to see what happens. - Another dark-haired warrior answered. -

-At least we can rest a little. -Sailor Jupiter said. -  As long as we can do it. I'm afraid this is not over.

The others agreed with her. And while that was happening, on the moor, both Sapphire and Gengenel, (stout bluish demon with long arms, face with hard features, cold fangs protruding in his mouth, eyes small and torn.) They were ready to start the fight. Through the boy's mind all the events that had brought him there had been paraded. He remembered in a few seconds how he had allowed himself to be deceived like the rest of his family, though he always allowed himself the luxury of doubting the Sage's intentions. He tried to warn his brother, but it was useless. Diamond was too blind and he, who admired him since they were children, could not refuse to cooperate with the secret hope that his brother had an ace in his sleeve, something that really made them take control of the situation. He even thought that the Sage would actually serve to the prince, but when he saw that this cruel being sacrificed the life of Esmeralda to try to fulfill his evil designs, his suspicions that he betrayed Diamond increased. He finally hid himself near the private premises of that enigmatic necromancer and was able to discover the truth. That monster served a kind of demon of death and destruction. A monster called Phantom of Death. Fearful, Sapphire disconnected the power from the reactor that fed the power of his planet and prepared to inform his brother, but the Wise discovered him attacking him with a terrible energy from which he fled and teleported badly to Earth. There, he wandered aimlessly until he lost consciousness, dreaming of him and his brother when the times in Nemesis were still better and everyone lived in peace. He woke up in Petz's bed, she and her sisters picked him up and looked after him as best they could, and the older one of the sisters explained to him that life on Earth, even harder, was much more beautiful. The surprised boy finally realized what the truth was. The Sage had manipulated their minds and corrupted their souls. Nevertheless he believed that it was not yet late and wanted to go in search of his brother to warn him. Then he also discovered the feelings that Petz felt for him. Although in the depths of his heart he had always known. He was not as indifferent as she thought when the girl in the palace directed those pleading glances to him, hidden behind the veil of etiquette and obedience that should be dispensed by the difference of rank. However the Sapphire of those days had enough to prepare the reactors of the planet and to contribute to the plan of Diamond, that was in fact the one of that evil wise. Then he was young and naive and just wanted to please his brother. The love he could have felt for Petz was flooded in the midst of that tangle of interests and revenge. So when he insisted on getting out of bed despite his injuries and said goodbye to the afflicted girl to meet his brother, she tried to stop him. The poor girl wanted to hold him in order not to let him go. She knew it, she sensed that Sapphire was going to die without remedy, and he did not ignore it either. When he saw the face of the girl full of tears and the suffering in her face he could only do one thing. He gave Petz the most sincere and loving look he had ever given to anyone. Maybe since the death of Queen Amatista Nairía, his mother and Diamond´s. "The Amethyst of the morning," as King Coraion, the father of both brothers, called her due to her deep violet eyes. Sapphire then promised the girl to return, even leaving his palatial etiquette jacket as a peremptory guarantee, when all was cleared, and  he almost was close to keep it. The warriors themselves, whose he could now see from a distance, tried to protect him but were powerless against the wickedness of the Wise who even killed him in front of his own brother. Sapphire died sad that he could not keep the promise made to Petz but in the hope that Diamond would react and be able to get rid of the yoke of that demon and his new assistant, that terrible Black Lady, only God knew where she had come from.

-If I had noticed before.-  If only I had understood what Petz's love meant. My life would have been different, all of us could have been different. - He kept repeating himself in his mind over and over again with a bit of bitterness, until he had this new opportunity. - Now I will not make the same mistake again.

And at last he had the chance to do so. Everything was possible again! And this time he was not naive, nor was he badly wounded. He would not be defeated and murdered a second time. That demon in front of him was not going to be able to prevent him from making up for himself and being happy. And when he had finished assimilating this, his face showed enormous determination. He was not going to let anything or anyone to stop the promise of happiness that opened before him. No longer! At that very moment the evil entity went to meet him.

-You will pay for the death of my companion, damn worm! -  Gengenel snapped with a scornful tone. -

- That we will see, - answered the boy without losing neither the poise nor the smile. -

The demon snapped his fingers and Sapphire was surrounded by a group of strange creatures and specters. Gengenel laughed.

-I'm going to introduce you to my loyal servants. - He turned to those beings by commanded them. - Attack creatures of darkness, tormented souls and specters without rest! Destroy the enemy of your master!

In uttering terrible shrieks all these apparitions turned against Sapphire, who, undeterred, destroyed them with a burst of lightning. Four of them nonetheless freed themselves, forcing them to fight all at once.

-This is playing dirty! - the boy shouted while defending himself with dexterity. -

-Of course it is! - Gengenel mocked. - What were you expecting? The regulation of an Olympic competition. LOL…

-You are a coward! Insulted Sapphire with all the contempt he could muster. While avoiding some attack of his opponents. - You're afraid to fight me only, are not you?  You know I would tear you to pieces. Demons and tricks, deep down you cannot stand a real fight. You talk a lot, but a mere human terrifies you when you have to fight face to face.

And emphasizing his words he eliminated those four, but four more appeared in their place. He said again with open disdain.

-Come on, coward! Send me all your henchmen to fight in your place while you hide.

And the boy's tactics worked. Gengenel, visibly stung in his pride, snapped his fingers again and his smaller demons disappeared.

-You wished you had died fighting my slaves! - He said angrily to his rival. -

He attacked with great rapidity hitting an exhausted Sapphire. The boy was thrown back and the demon tried to finish him with rays that his opponent dodged with difficulty. Gengenel struck him, sending him through some rocks. The boy got up as he could and took off the weights he wore as in training. His enemy attacked again but this time he was able to dodge him well. Something more distant, both the group of demons, same as Roy and his comrades, were still very interested in the combat. The warriors also paid their attention to that, though not lowering their guard, in view of the great number of enemies who surrounded them. But they followed the fight with even more interest than they did.  Sailor Uranus, one of the newcomers, of considerable stature and short ash-blond hair, who harmonized her graceful face with two large green eyes, declared herself impressed, which was not very frequent in her.

-This is incredible! I did not think there was such a power at stake, and I thought our previous enemies were dangerous. These can be compared to Galaxy herself!

- That was almost child's game compared to now. -Rei replied. -

- Neither should be exaggerated. - Sailor Neptune, another of the news, with a beautiful face and elegant bearing, despite her wounds and fatigue, with wavy blue-green hair and navy blue eyes, said - ours was also very hard .

The others nodded, Ami then took the floor.

- We'll have to tell Ail that Annie and her son are with us and safe. And to her that he is also alive, she will be so happy.

- Annie's in Japan. - Minako objected. - Now we cannot warn her.

-Besides, we have to see how it all ends. - Makoto added with concern. - Sapphire does not seem to be well.

- Luna and Artemis call for the communicator, - Usagi warned making them all connect theirs. The cat appeared in the receivers. -

-Girls, - she said visibly worried. - There is a lot of negative energy in the environment. It seems that an interdimensional vortex is forming.

- Ok Luna, we have noticed. - The Silver Millennium princess replied with a faint smile to tint. - We are in its same focus, but here are some fighters who are on our side. You would never guess who they are! – She waited a few moments until her interlocutor admitted that she had no idea, then Usagi focused with the receiver zooming in as she asked. - For now not a word to Annie about this ...

-How is it possible? The cat cried, recognizing them with astonishment. - They are our old enemies!

-You must destroy the stones of invocation, - Artemis, Luna's white companion, who reached his screens next to the black cat, interjected - Thus you will prevent the higher demons from reaching this world.

-But how shall we do it? – Haruka, first name of the Uranus Warrior. Asked reflectively.  - There's no one near those monsters to hide. Besides, they are everywhere guarding them.

- I'll try to locate the Justicieras. They will help us, -Rei said. -

- Or maybe they're the ones who need our help. We could go and get them. - That warrior of long dark green hair proposed.-

The Pluto Warrior was the third of the newcomers. The most adult in appearance, remarkably tall, with slightly darker skin than the rest, with that long dark green hair and a sort of long cane finished in a large ring that protected a kind of reddish ball and supported the toothed end almost in the form of a key to the ground.

- Yes, it would be a good idea if we were able to move. - Minako lamented. -

- Do not worry. - Pluto replied, declaring in the direction of her interpellated companions. - We  can go. Uranus, Neptune and me ...

- Do not forget me Setsuna. - Sailor Saturn, a girl of no more than twelve years, short hair and black combed to the base of the ears and violet eyes that carried a long spear finished in a great knife in the form of crab claws. Offered. - I'll go with you.

Sailor Pluto, whose authentic name was the one mentioned before, nodded a brief smile as an apology. In spite of the appearances Hotaru, that was  the name of that girl, had a greater power than none, except perhaps Sailor Moon herself.

- Yes, You can take advantage of the fact that the demons are distracted by the battle to avoid the vigilance of their circle. - Mamoru indicated to them that nevertheless it asked a few moments of patience when it added. - But before Usagi should contact them.

-I'll try, our transmitters are more powerful than theirs, but I hope they're within range, - Sailor Moon said. - But I must cut off communication with you. - She added, turning to Luna and Artemis. -

The cats complied and turned off the receiver, not without wishing them luck.  So Usagi called immediately to the Justicieras. The girls' communicator went online. Beruche was the first to respond to the image of her friend.

-How happy I am to see you! - She said smiling without disguising her tiredness. And not only that, but she admitted it with relief as she added. - Where are you? Here we are exhausted from so much fight.

-We've been fighting some of those demons, too, - The warrior retorted.-

And she explained to her interlocutor what had happened in few words, so few that she did not even mention the presence of Roy's group and the others. It was something neither she nor any of her sailors had to do, at least until later. Not even  Sailor Moon understood why, she just knew it had to be that way. Although, looking for reasons, it would not be advisable for the sisters to take such a surprise that they could reduce their concentration to the battle, first with the shock of disbelief, and later with concern for their re-found friends. And what if they were going to lose their lives again? It would be terrible, for example Petz or Bertie, to go through that again.

-I send you four of our warriors to help you. They will be introduced by the communicator. - She replied to the Lady of the Ice. -

The new sailors greeted each other by giving their battle names, then set out there. A few minutes passed. Everything seemed calm now. The Justicieras and their companion breathed quietly celebrating that truce, except Karaberasu that, suddenly, was altered.

-Girls, Tom! -She warned, rising as fast as she could from the ground. - On guard! I feel a great deal of evil energy approaching.

-I do not see anything. -  Petz countered, peering warily through one of the battered windows. -

-Take care of your sister! - The boy said in a determined tone, preparing his sword. -

Almost without giving time to say more a large group of enemies charged against their post. In spite of the energy shocks that they threw against them the defenders had to retreat inwards since the outer wall had blown to pieces in several places and their terrible opponents, although decimated to a large extent, entered the classroom. The four Justicieras and Tom formed a barrier around the parapet of the children. The demons wielded curved and trident daggers and a fierce struggle ensued. Attacks with swords, axes and tridents and discharges of energy. After a few minutes, the girls and the boy were exhausted and still with more injuries. Many demons had fallen, but they entered more by forcing them to narrow the distance and could no longer defend the entrance. The fight was lost and everyone would falter under the next enemy charge, when from outside was heard.

-World Shaking Attack! - Uranus intervened with her attack disrupting the first row that already tried to stab the Justicieras. -

-Deep submerges Attack! – Neptune added, invoking her power and ending with the next wave.

-Death Scream! - Pluto concluded, finishing the barrage with a deep, quiet voice to destroy and waste the rest. -

Each attack had emerged as a large ball of various colors that overwhelmed their enemies. Saturn, the last one remaining, took care to keep the demons out.

-Silence glaive surprise! - She exclaimed, sending a powerful barrage of energy that disintegrated a whole line of enemies. - Now girls, let's move!

On the other hand their adversaries retorted with shots of energy. Saturn immediately invoked his power again.

-Silence Wall! - She said, raising a barrier of invisible force that repelled the demons. - Attack them, girls!

The others nodded. Once again, with their combined attacks the warriors swept away another wave of enemies who finally retreated fearfully of those new opponents they did not expect. Already free of opposition, the four entered the class arriving with their allies.

-Are you all right? - Setsuna inquired with a well-contained concern. -

-Yes, thank you. - Petz smiled faintly, sighing in relief, dropping to her knees on the ground, for she could scarcely stand on her feet.

- This is bad, there are more demons here than they were in Mugen institute. - Haruka said trying to catch her breath. –

The warriors also had great symptoms of fatigue. After so many fights they had held together with their comrades and those they had to fight when they set out in search of the Justicieras, it could be said that these latest attacks had left them practically unreserved. Fortunately, though, these demons had been largely annihilated, and the survivors in view of the power these women had deployed would be thought twice before returning. At least, that was what they expected.

-I have already lost count of all the demons we have destroyed and still they keep on coming more and more. The trouble is they know we're here. And, sooner or later, they will come even more. - Beruche told them as if she hoped that could end. -

- Yes, and there will come a time when we will not be able to contain them all, - Karaberasu declared with a pessimistic tinge, product of exhaustion. -

-When we came I could see there's a church nearby. - Tom said thoughtfully. - Until now it was impossible to do what I thought, but with your arrival we are more ...

-What do you propose we do? - Michiru was interested, (real name of Neptune), who had thought something too, but still she wanted the confirmation of the boy. -

- First of all we must take care of the children. You have to get them there. In a holy place you will be safe. These demons are of low rank and will not dare to enter. Moreover, what they least expect now is that we leave, once we have consolidated our position. - The boy replied extending his words to the rest who nodded to that idea. - It's risky but I do not think we have any other choice.

- Okay, but how do we do it? - Hotaru asked, to whom the girls and Tom stared in amazement at the thought that she was only a child. -

- She is not at all what she seems. - Setsuna seemed to read the thought to them, revealed with a brief smile that, nevertheless, illuminated her normally serene and serious face. - You do not trust appearances.

- So she is not a baby? She's almost old enough to be one of my students. - Tom smiled at her in disbelief. -

- I'm the Warrior of Destruction. - The mentioned said with a serious gesture while supporting her long spear on the ground. -

- Well, pleased to meet you, you have come to the right place to honor your name. - Karaberasu replied, recovering for a moment her acid sense of humor of yesteryear. - If you like this type of fun, you're going to have a great time.

Hearing that reply Hotaru herself gave a fleeting smile. After that pause and in a few seconds the sailors introduced themselves formally. As if they wanted to give their new friends time to find the solution to the problem. Finally, after returning the introductions, Beruche answered them.

- We'll each take two kids.

-There are nine of us. - Setsuna said, though when she consciously clarify. - We could take two each, except Hotaru and the Lady of Thunder. - She added having noticed the evident pregnancy of this one. - In total sixteen and the kids are around .... - She looked at the curious children who in turn, watched the newcomers fascinated. -

-Twenty-four - Cooan informed her before she finished her calculation, for she knew perfectly well the number of her pupils. -

-Do not worry about me. – Karaberasu said to Pluto, because despite her advanced pregnancy, tiredness and wounds, she summoned strength without anyone knowing from where. - I can take two as well.

-It will not be necessary for you to take chances. - Hotaru said gently, apparently she liked Kalie after her earlier comment. - I can take another child too.

- You'd better just carry one each. - Tom added adding by way of justification. - Anyway, it will be necessary to make two trips to save them all. - And if you only have to take care of a child you will have more possibilities to cover to the others if the enemy attacks along the way.

After a few moments of reflection, just as things were, both had to give in with the consolation of keeping everyone's backs.

-So, let's go! – Haruka said, indicating them with strategic prevention. - We'll go in two groups, four and five, not to check out the site. The first ones who arrive will wait for the others until they are relieved in the church. We'll have to hurry as fast as we can. Those bastards can go back to the load at any moment.

-We'd better do it another way if it's all right with you. -  Tom intervened outlining a new plan. - First we will go the girls and I. We can carry a total of nine children. When we get there Kalie you can stay protecting the church. Anyway, I very much doubt that they dare attack it, but it's better to be safe. In any case being a sacred place is much easier to defend and only one Justice can endure until we return. In this way the other girls and I will meet with you warriors, who will cover us to return here. Then we can evacuate the rest of the children at once and reach the church with the cover of Karabarasu.- What do you think? The first time we can do it ourselves because we will have the surprise factor. The second we will need you supporting us. - He explained. -

After a few moments to weigh that idea the sailors seemed to be satisfied and after a last look outside to make sure that they had free route the operation began. Meanwhile, in the combat, Sapphire was severely punished by the demon that lifted him by grabbing him by the arm with his neck. Then he lifted him over his head, aided by the other in triumph.

-I'm not going to let him kill my brother again in front of me again! - Diamond cried visibly furious and worried, gathering energy fast. -

But Roy stopped him by placing a hand on the chest of his angry companion to what he snapped, making him angry even more and charging his voice with anguish.

-Let me intervene!  Do not you see that demon is going to kill Sapphire?

The others were also worried about their partner's fate, but they did not move to look at Roy and Diamond. And indeed, the saiyajin, holding him by the shoulders, told the heated prince in a tone of calm and cool analysis that at the same time tried to be reassuring.

- Do not rush. Feel the strength of your brother, is much greater than it seems. Do not try to intervene because you would ruin everything. Let him win in his own way.

The restless boy hesitated at first with a look of disbelief at Roy, but finally he gained control and confidence in his friend and was reassured enough to analyze the power of Sapphire.

- Yes, it is true - he acknowledged more relieved, objecting in a row followed by rest of restlessness - but. Why does he let that demon hit him like that?

-It's a trick Piccolo taught us. - Nephrite said then, realizing that as well. - Do not you remember Diamond? Let your enemy think that you are weak and then surprise him. Your brother and I practiced a lot during our training.

-Yes, it is true! - Ail emphasized remembering the wise words of his mentor. - When you want to avoid a fight appears to be stronger than you are and when you want to attract your opponent  lowers his guard, pretends to be weaker ...

-Of course! When that damned monster least expected, Sapphire will give him a good surprise. -Roy claimed calming finally the uneasy prince. -

The demon, oblivious to this, turned in the meantime to his leader confident in his triumph.

-Look, master, I have won! I have him dominated like a pelt! Ha, ha, ha .... - He boasted proudly, turning his attention away from his enemy. -

-Do not trust! - Nasgahel snapped to the surprised Gengenel sentencing furious - look at his energetic aura, asshole!

But before the interpellated could review the constants of his rival, Sapphire smiled trailing the unprepared demon with a beam of energy in the middle of the chest. He immediately released himself and struck his enemy, who fell severely wounded.

-You tricked me, damn you! - Gengenel could say in a husky, trembling voice, astonished, trying to get up. -

- Of course I did!- The man said in amusement, asserting, - I know  how to cheat too. You are so stupid to be a demon, or did you think that only you could use dirty tricks? Now, say goodbye! – Sapphire shouted to him throwing against him a powerful wave of power that disintegrated Gengenel. The demon could only answer with a weak howl. - One less…

So battered and exhausted but victorious, Sapphire returned with his group, Diamond received him with a hug.

-Very good brother! - He exclaimed smiling truly proud. - Since when do you use those tricks, huh? As legal as you were.

-After my death at the hands of the traitor of the Wise Man, I vowed myself not to go back to the sucker. (Word acquired from Roy's vocabulary). From now on I will be the one to surprise my enemies, not them to me. - He said quietly, caressing his beard and eating a bean. -

-Very well, yes, sir, it is done! - Roy enthusiastically flattered him. – It looks like you grew up in Brooklyn, boy.

-Well, the truth, that is too much, but being from Nemesis and spending half a year with you is not bad at all as training! – Sapphire laughed. -

Everyone shared a relaxed laugh. It seemed incredible that even in that difficult and paramount moment they wanted to laugh, but their wills were now truly strong and that filled the demons with worry. Of course on the other side, they did not want to joke about it. Nagashel  was very irritated by the new defeat and ordered Aspiez to advance. Now it was Nephrite who stepped forward and said decisively.

- Well, it's my turn. Wish me luck guys.

They all shook hands basketball team style, as Roy had taught them. At that moment, coinciding with the absence of enemies, the warriors, Tom and the Justicieras began the transfer the children of. The boy conjured a kind of magical fog to help them to pass more unnoticed. Although it seemed not necessary. Giving thanks to God in their inmost heart, they entered the church. To their greatest satisfaction they were not alone. They found a lonely priest who lit candles to keep the envoys from the evil one. He was accompanied by some people, mostly women, children and some old man, who only prayed in fear. When they heard the sound of the outside  they panicked but when realizing that it was the Justicieras carrying all these children, the screams of horror became cheers of joy and applause. The newcomers smiled in comfort. It was a great moral support for all to realize that they were not alone. They returned to transport them all without problems. It was strange, but the numerous demons in the vicinity seemed to have vanished, at least for the moment. That gave them a few very valuable minutes that they took advantage of to carry out the plan without any stumbling. Once the transfer was completed, as soon as they were inside, they secured the doors with benches and distributed them on the windows. The people helped them to take care of the little ones, something that the warriors and the girls thanked. And when they were minimally organized Beruche called Rei using her communicator to explain how things were going.

-The transfer operation is now over - she informed her with obvious relief. - Now if you can, go for the stones of invocation. As long as you can get  one will suffice, in this way you will break their dimensional door. Good luck my friends.

-All right, understood, we're on it, thank you. - Rei said with a wink and saying goodbye. – Good luck for you too.

Sailor Mars told their conversation to the others and then held a small council to outline a plan.

-I've seen where they have them. - Makoto said. - Let's get them!

-If we are fast and we do well, they will not notice.- Minako added. -

So the girls set out to act quickly, they had to take advantage of the younger demons' interest in the fighting. They had also been gladdened by the victory of Sapphire. But they did not want to cheer him this time for not repeating what happened before and attracting the attention of the enemy who, furious at another defeat, would have attacked them immediately. And what interested them most at the moment was to go unnoticed. There would be their advantage to carry out their plan successfully.

-Now let's stay silent- Sailor Moon said. - Apparently another battle is about to begin. We will take advantage of it...

The rest agreed on that. Meanwhile, on the moor, now it was the turn of Nephrite, prince of the Four Skies, who was one of the terrestrial nobles of Endymion, the personality of the ancient life of Mamoru. This one, like Usagi, Rei and Ami, the only ones who had come to know him, along with the other sailors who saw him as one more ally, wished him luck.

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