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Chapter 42 Diamond Vs Nemarash.

The prince advanced without haste but without pauses towards the place of the fight. There were many more or less pleasant memories in his head. His childhood in Nemesis, growing between the admiration that he had to his father the king Coraíon and the love that he professed to his mother the queen Amethyst Nairia. In the same way he always loved his younger brother Prince Sapphire. His family, descended from a lineage of several generations, came from the Earth. The story told that at first their ancestors arrived at the planet Nemesis, little more than a rock that floated in the space, after being expelled from their world of origin by the immortal queen Serenity. The grandfather of the Diamond himself founded the kingdom of Nemesis. Then that great dream came. The inhabitants of the planet spent many centuries in a kind of freezing and upon awakening they had to face the hard task of making prosperous and habitable that cold and desolate world. Corindon and his successors achieved it by force of many sacrifices, with the only help of that dark energy, lethal to the pioneers, but very powerful in giving light and heat to the planet. Although their ancestors never abandoned the idea of ​​returning to their mother world. The progress that was made was continued by his descendants and little by little that idea was diluted. So much so that when Diamante's father rose to the throne, he married a princess of the Moon, a vassal of the land rulers, with the longing for peace to establish between the two worlds. In this way relations normalized and harmony reigned in the Solar System. Nemesis was already a prosperous and beautiful world, although not as much as Earth. It was on the tenth birthday of Sapphire, Diamond was about twelve years old, when the Sage came. He claimed to come from a very distant world and set himself up as ambassador with the purpose of fostering friendship between them. No one suspected anything bad about him despite his mysterious appearance, and his face was always covered by that deep black habit that did not reveal anything about his body. The Sage explained to the benevolent Coraíon that this was a form that preserved his vital essence in the hostile environment of Nemesis. And the name of the Wiseman, protected his true one, which should not be pronounced by a sacred vow he held. Now, with the prospect of elapsed time and truth, Diamond cursed his arrival, but then no one suspected anything. On the contrary, years passed and the princes grew between authentic signs of admiration towards that personage who always helped and advised to the best possible way to his father and to themselves. When the young heir turned seventeen, Emerald and Rubeus came to the Court, both belonging to noble families. The two entered to the service of the house of Nemesis. He still remembered Esmeralda who became the maid of the queen, serving as her main maid. At that time she was a kind and innocent child, always nice and timid to him. Diamond did not know what she felt, he never knew until it was late and his ambitions had already blinded his. Two more years elapsed and the four sisters of the Ayakashi family arrived, also belonging to the nobility but of a lower rank. They were assigned to the service of Rubeus, an enthusiastic and loyal follower of Diamond's own plans. This one, the illness that his mother suffered and her long and agonizing convalescence, together with the accusations that the Wise man made against the Earth, blaming it of the past and future evils of his planet, caused him to begin to accumulate the hatred and the resentment against that world. The opportunity to check whether his suspicions were true came to him when his father, King Coraíon, sent him on a diplomatic mission. The young and arrogant prince, not accustomed to humble himself before anyone but his parents, received a welcome nothing kind, but he was charmed by the beauty of that legendary queen, apparently eternally young and immortal. On his return to Nemesis, two years later, his mother had died and his father was also sick. The Wise then revealed that it was all due to a plot waged by King Endymion, Serenity's husband, who held her as a prisoner in her own palace. Diamante's father died a short time later and all the evidence pointed to a murderer from Earth. The prince vowed to avenge himself and aided by the Sage, subjected his own and himself to the dark crystal that Wiseman possessed to increase his powers to a superhuman limit. He built a powerful war fleet that razed the reign of the Silver Millennium, except for the palace, protected by the guardians of Queen Serenity and whom he himself gave orders to respect. The reason was that he wanted to marry that queen and get her love in addition to ruling the Earth. But because of the failure to seize the sovereign and her palace in the future he only had one option. Advised by that necromancer  he sent back in time the sisters Ayakashi and Rubeus, with the mission to destroy the bases of the future earthly kingdom and kill the daughter of Serenity and Endymion, who had fled to the past for help. In this way he thought that the palace would fall into his power. But to discover that in the past, Serenity was Sailor Moon, he wanted to have this girl at all costs. Nevertheless, the attempts of his subordinates failed one after another. The sisters chose to betray him and live as normal women on Earth. Rubeus failed miserably and was destroyed in space next to his ship. Emerald did not do it better. By then the girl had become an arrogant and unbearable woman. The black crystal, apart from her amorous disappointment, had darkened her soul like all the others, turning her into a black pit of hatred, ambition and jealousy. She also ended her days with a barren death. Although at that point Diamante did not care at all. He and the others were only clinging to his absurd plans for conquest and destruction, he was pawns of the Wise. Just Sapphire, more dedicated to controlling the boiler which provided energy to Nemesis, realized the truth and wanted to tell him. He escaped Earth and that necromancer accused him of being a traitor, even the warriors themselves were protecting him, so that seemed to support those charges of sedition. But even then Diamante did not believe it. Then his brother was murdered before his eyes by that damn sorcerer. That began to make him seeing beyond his foolish goals. Another thing that surprised him, although at first he accepted with pleasure, was the presence of the Black Lady. A mysterious, attractive, yet cruel woman, who obeyed without blinking the will of the Sage. It was not surprising to know that she was the manipulated daughter of Serenity and when he finally had Sailor Moon before him, and the hypnotic suggestion that he used on her, (a gift like no, from the Wise), failed, he discovered the truth. That Wiseman was a traitor who only obeyed the designs of a kind of demon called " Death Phantom." He had been behind all the betrayals and misfortunes that had plagued Diamond's family and his world. The prince wanted to fight him and end it but he was killed while trying to protect Sailor Moon. In his agony he entrusted to her the future welfare of his subjects. Then he died, at least repentant of all the evil he had done, with the forgiveness that the future queen granted him. In Heaven he realized how wrong he was, and the memory of his loved ones pursued him. Luckily he met his younger brother there and knew his parents were blissful in the hereafter. Only one person continued to disturb his heart. He was thinking of Emerald who, Landar told him, had fallen to Hell in order to purge her guilts. She did not die repenting of her evils like him or Sapphire, or the rest of the companions that he met there. All old enemies of the sailors who after became friends with these. And especially when Roy appeared and told them how the sisters lived on Earth as normal and happy girls, just as the Sailor Moon secured him before he died. It was then that his hope was reborn and he also believed it possible to be happy if he had a second chance. And if he will manage to give Emerald another, wishing to rescue her from her sunk in the despair of loneliness and eternal suffering. With the extra spur of a bet that his partner Roy won, Diamond wanted to get that girl out of such horror. But that mysterious Landar revealed to him that before being capable of that he should face the threat along with his companions and save the Earth. Then he would be truly rehabilitated and free to try to help that unfortunate girl. How to do it? The wizard would tell him when they returned victorious. And now the young prince, with a new consciousness and another way of life, a product of the maturity he had acquired, was more than determined to win. He would return to Heaven and ask for the help of the magician to try to save Emerald. Finally he knew that she loved him always and that she also loved the queen, whom she served with devotion as if her own mother had been. Diamond had loved this unfortunate girl alike, though more like a sister, but that might have been different from failing to mediate her sick love for Serenity and the influence of the evil Wiseman. So, freed from all that, he would wipe out all the demons that stood between him and his purpose. In this way, he waited for his opponent to arrive a few seconds next to him, standing beside him with a sadistic and ferocious gesture painted on that horrible hellish face. But that did not intimidate the prince who sentenced him.

- All your comrades have fallen and now it's your turn. You will follow their path, I will be no less than the warriors who have preceded me.

-You do not know who you're playing with, stupid! - Nemarash snapped that contrary to his companions presented an attractive human face with the only exception of two bright red eyes red, he was high but not as much as Diamond. - I am one of the best leaders of Hell. Baron of Granukul, the fiery steppe, and personal escort of the great Mephisto.

-Well, well, - his opponent replied indifferently, appearing unimpressed, presenting himself in turn - I am Diamond, Prince of Nemesis, the tenth planet of this solar system and I do not show off as much as you. Also, I warn you that I am not a bad fighter. - He allowed himself to be added with a faint smile. -

-That's what we're going to see! - Your enemy's assert. - We'll see if your strength supports your bold words. I'm not as easy to beat as my teammates. - He assured as he began concentrating energy wrapping in an intense greenish tone. – Ha, ha, ha!

-Are you only capable of doing that? - Diamond exclaimed with disdain wrapping himself in a powerful silver aura and shouting. See and learn something!

-Now you will see!- The demon replied, shaking the ground with his power. -

The companions of the prince of Nemesis followed the preliminaries of the combat with great interest. Although they might be restless in their inner heart by the power  that demon has displayed, they no transmitted that sensation. The only one who decided to take the floor was Roy.

- They are very even. – He valued crossed arms and studying the energies of both contestants to declare. - But I think our little prince is something superior.

-That demon is very strong. - Ail admitted in a tone that tried to avoid worry without succeeding. - I would have lost for sure. Thank goodness I did not get him as rival. I have been lucky! Diamond should be very careful ...

-Calm down, - Sapphire said, more relaxed. - My brother has some tricks hidden in his sleeve. A technique he was rehearsing with Piccolo.

-What technique is that? - Nephrite wanted to know, watching his companion intrigued. - Do you know Roy?

- Yeah, I know what it is. - He nodded thoughtfully to affirm. - That technique is very interesting, if he execute it well it will be very difficult to lose the combat.

-What is it about? – Sapphire was interested. - He did not want to tell me what it was, he said it would be a surprise.

- Be patient and you will know. What's more, you've all tried it on training - Roy asked all of you waiting expectantly - but it's a complex technique, you'll probably only use it as a last resort.

The warriors, on their part, had managed to elude the remaining guardian demons and were again guarded, awaiting the arrival of their companions. Meanwhile, they occupied the moments of waiting watching the fighters. Usagi was now amazed and told Mamoru that he nodded, too.

-It's incredible, the strength Diamante has reached is tremendous!  How glad I am that he is on our side now!

-Yes, -Mamoru agreed. -Deep inside, the prince had a good heart. He was used. But now that we can count on him and the others, I have great faith in victory.

- That demon also seems very strong. - Ami leaned back beside Usagi. -

-I wish he could defeat him! - Rei wanted. - Diamond is able to do it. I feel in him a lot of determination and desire to win.

- I hope so. For all of us sake. - Makoto sighted, trying to unravel her ponytail, which was made a kind of sticky skein of hairs. -

-At the moment we're quiet. - Minako whispered in turn holding the red ribbon behind her now disordered, stained and straight hair. - Let's just wish that it will be an interesting fight and the rest of the devils keep distracted a little longer.

The others also expected it to be so. And they waited impatiently for their companions. After a few more minutes, and after stealthy eluding the enemy cord, which continued to be absorbed in attending this new fight, their friends finally arrived. Haruka told them what they had been doing together with the Justicieras. Declaring with great admiration, something of course, unusual in her.

-They are excellent women, good fighters, with great courage and bravery! It must have cost you much to beat them.

-Of course, but they have been a good investment .- Rei smiled proudly. - Now they are great friends and loyal companions.

-Yes, I hope we can meet with them when this is all over. - Ami interjected. -

-Behold! Michiru exclaimed, pointing to the scene. - They have a terrible strength! They even shine.

And so it was. The glows of both illuminated the terrain were the combat was about to start, melting their silver and green tones in a silent struggle of lights.

-This is going to begin, - Pluto declared leaning on her scepter. - These tremendous forces are going to be unleashed at any moment.

So it was. The two fighters went from the exhibition and the concentration of energies to the offensive. The first assault was as dizzying as it was fierce. They beat each other to stop their respective attacks with a speed that made it very difficult to follow their movements. Again they separated by landing on each other and valuing each other after that first contact.

-You do not fight badly, mortal, - the devil conceded respectfully, but he changed into a threatening one when he sentenced - but it was time to decide the fight!

And very quickly he launched a ball of energy into the sky that divided into three, all were thrown against Diamond.

-With such a stupid attack do you intend to decide the fight? - The prince who dodged the balls, laughed, but these followed him. - I'm tired of this! - he snapped throwing in turn three other energy balls that collided destroying themselves with the others.

Nemarash took advantage to materialize a blowgun and spit against his enemy some projectiles. The boy dodged all but one that hit him on one arm. Immediately, he was paralyzed. Diamond felt it rigid and unable to make any move, he cursed under his breath for the carelessness.

- Ha, ha, ha! - Nemarash laughed. - You're lost now! - He howled triumphantly and threw himself against his opponent and hit him in the face with violence. - I'll make you suffer a little before you die!

The attack brought the prince down on the ground and he barely rose, lifting his head and throwing a bolt of lightning with his other arm, which the devil diverted with his own. The one of Diamond destroyed a nearby rock. He seized and arose laboriously holding the injured arm with his other hand.

-Do not think you have beaten me, - the boy replied, concentrating energy on a large ball that he divided in two, throwing both against his opponent. -

- Ha ,ha, ha! - Nemarash mocked. - You're a bad imitator, you've only managed to produce two balls.

- Wait and see my surprise ... - His opponent smiled with a malicious gesture. –

The balls, to the astonishment of the demon, took human form and attacked him. The bewildered Nemarash fought the two at once. Diamond had time to take off the weights he had been fighting with until then. The demon destroyed one of the figures. The other returned to its owner who absorbed it regaining some strength. In addition, he now felt lighter, this allowed him to hit his enemy and knock him down without him being able to dodge.

-How did you do it? - Shouted the commander of the surprised horde. -

- Duplication technique! - The prince of Nemesis cried, ignoring his opponent. -

Concentrating on himself Diamond was divided in two people like him, striking twice the surprised demon who did not know who to attack.

-You bastard! - Nemarash yelled furiously as he relinquished the onslaught of blows he had suffered. - I will defeat you even if you multiply by a hundred! - he assured as he tried to hit the two Diamonds who avoided easily his attacks, exhausting him. -

Sapphire watched the scene with visible euphoria. Ail and Nephrite also looked full of satisfaction.

-My brother will beat him! - He exclaimed, full of confidence as he raised a fist. - Now that he has doubled he can overpower him without any difficulty.

However, Roy shook his head, taking care to reduce the excessive confidence that all of them seemed to have

- Remember the workouts. Your brother has only doubled in appearance. But that has not multiplied his strength, much less, on the contrary, his fortress has been divided. Master Son Goku told me that a friend of his also did it and that he used that trick against him in a tournament.

-It is true! Now I remember. - Nephrite stated. - Master Piccolo played it in the same way.

- And only Diamond realized. - Ail admitted.-

-Then he should join himself again, shouldn´t he? – Sapphire asked, feeling disoriented. -

The questioner gave him a thoughtful look and answered.

- Diamond is very intelligent, he wants his enemy to think exactly what you have thought. That guy is blinded by the wrath of the bout and does not realize the trick, or at least, I hope so. As long as it continues like that, all will be well.

-Besides, - Nephrite realized, not without concern. - He's not using his right arm. Something must be happening to him.

- It is true. - Ail agreed. - It's not normal and I do not think it's due to any tactics.

That filled the group with unease, no one could see the devil's attack with darts. Meanwhile Nemarash slowly focused and hit one of the Diamonds crashing against a rock. The other was to help his double. Then their enemy attacked them and both merged again. At least the demon was more tired than his rival, and this partially supplanted his wounded arm. The prince returned to the charge, concentrated creating another double that attacked the demon. This one tried to hit him but it was only a hologram that was pierced by the punch. However, Diamond felt his arm numb further, the paralysis soon coming to his shoulder. He needed to eat a bean but he could not. His rival did not allow him to approach his companions.

-Dammit! I am too weak to use the Kaio ken technique. - The prince thought uneasily. -

He remembered perfectly the words of his mentor God Kaio. To use this technique was essential to be in all centered and to control his ki and his body to one hundred percent. The slightest failure in concentration could be disastrous. The same thing Piccolo told him once. During a training he did with them, while Roy practiced with the teacher Son Goku.

-Master Piccolo. - He remembered asking, along with the other three of his companions. - Will you fight the four of us at the same time?

-Yes, that will not be a problem. We know you can against all of us. - Sapphire added. -

-I'll fight, but against each of you separately. - His mentor replied. -

-Then we won´t stand a chance - Nephrite said.-

-That's never known, - his master said. - Do not give up before you begin.

-Well, which one of us will start? - Ail wanted to know. -

What surprised them was the funny smile of their mentor when he asked in a tone full of irony ...

-What about all at the same time?

And yes, they all could open their mouths, they watched in amazement as his instructor crossed his forearms forming a blade to lower his head and emit a greenish aura ...

-What are you doing? - Nephrite wanted to know without giving credit, like the others to what they then saw.

And to the astonishment of the group Piccolo unfolded not in one but in three more copies of himself. Now it was four Namekians who watched the astonished youngsters with the same amused glance.

-Stop wasting time. - They declared all those doubles who attacked each boy respectively. -Defend yourselves!

-What is the truly one? - Ail asked, trying to stop the blows that came from his opponent. -

-I do not know. Mine seems very real, - Sapphire replied, eluding his opponent's attacks with great difficulty.

-What else is that? - Nephrite could be added with the same problem. - They must be just as powerful.-

-Be focus on your rival and finish him. We will worry about knowing what the original is later. - Diamond could add while blocking the attacks of his rival.-

And it was not long before those doubles knocked Ail, Nephrite and Sapphire down. However, Diamond still resisted. The boy dodged an attack receiving a kind of sarcastic compliment from his rival.

-Very well, little prince. You are improving a little...

-On the other hand you seem weaker - the young man of Nemesis observed sharply. -

-Do you believe so? - His adversary smiled. -

-I believe it, -the boy replied, who, gathering energy, exclaimed. - Kaio-ken!

And emitting a reddish aura increased his speed and strength for a few moments managing to connect several blows to his rival who threw him to the ground. It was then that Piccolo stood up and nodded, smiling approvingly. At once, the other three Namekians joined him again, forming one ...

-Well done Diamond. - He congratulated him this time in a sincere way. - You've noticed the weakness of this trick.

-There was not really any original or any copy. It was your life force divided into four. Right? - The prince said. -

-True. - His interlocutor agreed. – That is, so remember this. All of you. If you can fool your enemy you will have an advantage. But when you divide your resources will also do.

-I understand why Roy told us that today he would exercise with Son Goku. - Sapphire interjected.

-He already knew this, did not he? - Nephrite asked. -

-That's right. – Piccolo admitted, and adding. – He has learned that lesson. And another thing. Watch out for the Kaio-ken technique when you split up. When you reunify your body will be already exhausted enough to be able to use it properly. Under no pretext should you use it.

-Although Roy told us that Master Son Goku told him that he got to use it several times when he was exhausted. - Diamond opposed, but soon after he admitted. -However, he advised our partner not to. We could have serious problems with our ki.

His interlocutor then simply crossed his arms and sentenced between amused and reprobating.

-Goku-san has never been too prudent, when it came to avoid risk. But he is the exception to the rule. However, you are not. Do what he tells you but never try to do what he does. Instead of making a fatal mistake, make sure that your opponent does.

Now Diamond thought about it. As much as he wanted, he could never match those mythical warriors. He also suffered from this paralysis that was gaining more ground on his body. And Nemarash, who seemed to guess the degree of difficulty that beset his adversary, smirked evilly as he regained his position after his erroneous attack.

- Do all the tricks of cheap illusionism that you want, but when the paralysis reaches your heart you will have died. I just have to entertain you and wait. Your techniques are useless. You could only avoid your end by killing me, and I assure you that will not happen. Ha, ha, ha!

And the prince realized that his enemy did not lie, he would have to do something to end him before that happened. But what?...

-I have to think fast and guess what would my teachers do in a case like this? – Diamante thought.-

In the meantime the Justicieras continued in the church. Karaberasu had awakened and after a few moments to get back to reality she began to fret. Beruche approached her with an inquisitive gesture when she saw that her sister stood looking at the few slits that allowed the outside to be seen.

-What's up, Kalie? - She asked. -

- We're surrounded. – Her sister said with obvious concern. -

-Damn it? - Bertie became alarmed. – I see nobody.

- No, but they are out there and we must protect the children and the rest of the people. - Her sister motioned to the others. –

Petz came quickly, Cooan and Tom were still on the other side watching. When the boy reached them he shrugged in dismay. He had not seen anyone, nor he had seen signs of the enemy. But if his girlfriend's sister said so, she must have her reasons.

-Where are they? - Cooan wanted to know when she met with her sisters. -

-All over the place! And they approach quickly. We have no time to lose - Karaberasu exclaimed tightening her expression. -

The others looked at each other in astonishment, it might be that her sister had had a nightmare, but she insisted it was not so. They did not have time to prepare, anyway. Suddenly, an explosion thundered outside the door. They all  were thrown to the ground and when they got up they saw several figures in a mob. No one could stop them, they caught two children as hostages and threatened them with daggers around their necks. The chief of these aggressors was Fantoui who urged them with hatred.

-Now damn bitches, give up or we will kill these kids, and you know we're serious!

The terrified children tried to scream but the sectarians covered their mouths to the horror of their companions and the rest of the people refugees there.

-You murderers! – Beruche cried. – Miserable cowards, release those children and fight!

-Despicable worms! - Cooan shrieked, equally furious and helpless. - I swear to you that you will remember this!

Impervious to these exhortations, the sectarians smiled triumphantly. Fantoui turned to them now in a quieter and more pretentious condescending tone, overflowing with self-sufficiency.

- Threaten us and insult us as much as you want, but surrender or these children will go to hell before you do.

            Petz and Tom did not dare to do anything either, and they watched the scene in fury and impotence. But then Karaberasu approached her enemies, looking at the sectarians who were catching the children steadily. Their laughter died away, giving way to an expression of terror.

-Release them, I command you, she said in a strangely calm voice. -

Her eyes twinkled red and the captors, against their will and the astonishment of their leader, released the daggers and the children who ran after Beruche and Cooan. Petz and Tom were the first to react and attacked these sectarians leaving them unconscious. The Ice Lady froze another who was trying to flee, and the Fire Lady threw a flurry of burning arrows at the rest, who preferred to retreat rather than counterattack. The Justicieras left  in their pursuit ceaselessly firing their respective weapons and lightning. Nevertheless they didn´t risk to go so far. When they made sure that their adversaries had fled they returned. The children hugged their rescues and the rest cheered them.

- I think we should get out of here. Tom remarked. - Those bastards can come back at any moment with a worse attack. - Or blow the church up with us inside. Unlike the demons they are not affected by the sacredness of the environment.

- It is true. Nothing would stop him. And surely they will. - Karaberasu who chose to ignore the astonished looks that her sisters and the boy dedicated to her, agreed. - Let's get out of here as soon as possible.

No one dared even ask how she had done that. How was she able to suggest with her mere voice and her glance at those guys? Luckily there was no occasion, one of the people gathered there approached timidly. He was a short, plump man in his sixties, with his sweaty bald head and grimy face. He was dressed in a cream-colored tie that was dirty and frayed. When the group gave him their attention he informed them as he pulled a small radio out of his pocket.

-I've been hearing that the city has returned to calm, all the demons have retreated. Authorities have regained control and the area is safe.

-Are you sure of that? - Petz inquired serenely. -

The man nodded twice quickly and Karaberasu corroborated his words with a sharp one.

- That's right, I notice there are no evil presences anymore.

Her sisters could not understand how she could know. Cooan tried to use the tricks Rei taught her, and Tom applied the same techniques he had learned. To their astonishment both confirmed Kalie's opinion and the news of that man.

-If that's the case, we'll take the kids to the city, along with the rest of the people, - Petz said. - They'll be safer there.

- We will go with them, although there are no demons, some of these sectarians could remain, and they would attack them when they saw a defenseless group. - Tom thought. -

The girls agreed and organized the people who, of course, were very happy to be protected by the famous Justicieras and that brave fighter. They set out and managed to reach the city without mishaps. When at last they reached the safety of the urban area and after thanking their protectors, all the people gradually disintegrated towards their homes. They wanted to know if these had been damaged and many were worried about their loved ones. The Justicieras, together with Tom, chose to leave the children in a refuge, in charge of the authorities who also thanked them for their work. Bertie and Cooan said goodbye to the kids, especially Sharon.

-Now you have to remain very brave. - Cooan whispered sweetly to the little girl who nodded. -

-Shall we see each other in school? - The girl asked timidly, with a hopeful voice. -

-Of course, sweetie. -  Bertie smiled, joining the conversation to promise with affectionate tones. -Everything will be solved.

The two of them kissed the little girl on the cheeks. Sharon smiled to them waving her hand. So the Justicieras moved away. However, before leaving with Tom, that man who was with them in the church and who appeared as a high public officer, added as he said goodbye to them.

- I will never forget your help and protection. Keep it in mind. If you need me do not hesitate to look for me. Or if you could not find me, I will personally take care of you. I give you my word.

The boys welcomed the offer with a half-smile but did not want to ask for anything. That was not their goal. What they did accept was the food and medical attention the doctors and volunteers could spare to them. That yes, without anyone could remove their mask. Thing that none of those present, curious as they were, would be willing to do, due to the admiration and respect they had for them. So fortunately they could also rest. Although they did not forget that, as soon as they were minimally recovered, they would have to return to the battle ...

Diamond did continue to fight and suffered by stopping the attacks of his enemy. The demon laughed, thinking victory was within his grasp. His rival could only use one arm and the paralysis almost reached his neck. He would soon die. Using the last trick that remained the boy accumulated energy forming a great disc that launched against his enemy.

-That's easy to dodge! - The devil mocked, turning away from his path, that disk followed its course through cleanly a large rock that broke in two. -

But the prince did not seem to care that he had failed. Although his rival laughed at him approaching on guard and ready to avoid another projectile of that deadly delusion while saying with rejoicing.

-You have less time. So count your life by minutes. Ha, ha, ha!

However, Diamond smiled and Nemarash realized then that the disc was coming back to him, but it was too late. Desperately he tried to pull away, but that attack took one of his arms and made a serious cut on his right leg. Howling with pain and rage, he dropped to his knees to get up quickly, trying to stop the bleeding.

- Well, now we are equal, - his opponent  said hitting the demon in the face by using almost all his forces sentencing. – At the end of the day you're just a pathetic, unsettling, little devil, who uses cowardly tricks. Fighting on equal terms and face to face I am far superior to you.

Nemarash staggered to the floor as he retorted in anger.

-No, you will die shortly, when the paralysis reaches your heart. But do not fear, before that I will kill you with my own hands! He roared frantically pouncing on him. -

And that was a serious mistake, the one his opponent was expected. Diamond dodged and gathered all the energy left to counterattack, finishing his enemy at first point with a powerful beam of energy that ended up causing him to explode. They all cheered him, and Sapphire gave him a magic bean which, at last, made him recover. So death his enemy the curse of the paralysis had ended too.

-I needed it, thank you, brother. My arm is perfectly fine again. - He made sure to move it to check it and this one answered well. Fortunately the demon's dart had no venom and was only an energy thief who supplied his rival. - Now we will surely defeat them! -The prince cried with enthusiasm. -

-You did well to provoke him. He lost the caution and his advantage. – Nephrite affirmed with approval.

-Yes ... and that's just another bastard reminds - Sapphire stated, looking across the field. -

And Nagashel, now alone, was still staring at them, though he did not seem uneasy, rather he was annoyed. But above all, he was waiting his turn to fight. Roy knew this and told his teammates seeming very calm.

- Well, I'm the one who has to fight now. Stand aside while I fight him. This is not going to be a joke.

His enemy, visibly impatient, stepped forward and challenged him with a shout.

-Come Solar, now it's between you and me! - That these fools have defeated my servants is of no importance, I will destroy them in a stroke as soon as I have finished with you.

-Hey, wait a minute, you jerk. - Ail replied rather annoyingly. - How dare you to insult us?

- He says that because he is furious, we have defeated all his commanders and he was not expecting it. Right, disgusting demon. - Sapphire mocked. -

-Yeah, there's no need for Roy to fight him, we're all good enough to give him a good beating. - Nephrite exclaimed. -

-You, miserable insects? - Nagashel questioned with obvious disdain for assurance. - The four of you together would not have the power to touch me.

-We'll see that. - Diamond replied, looking at his companions and encouraged them. - Boys forward, if we attack him all united we can beat him!

-Wait a minute - Roy said visible concerned.- He is too strong for you.

But his warning was ignored, the four of them launched against the demon. Nagashel was waiting for them, unmolested. In unison they launched against him his best attacks but this one deviated without making the slightest effort and soon began to concentrate a terrible amount of energy that made the place shake. With a chilling and terrible howl, the demon was wrapped in a reddish light. His waves of power threw the boys tens of meters in all directions, they were all shaken by that enormous power.

-He has a terrible strength! - Sapphire said in astonishment. - I think we've rushed.

-We cannot beat him not even the four of us together. -  Nephrite admitted. -

-We'd better get away from here. -  Ail suggested. -

-Roy, if you want we can fight on your side. - Diamond offered with the support of the rest. -

-No, thanks, my friends.- The boy replied calmly, stripping off his breast plate - This is my business. - You guys have had your fights and now it's my turn, so get out and go to protect the sailors. -

So that he ordered them and having said this  he became a super saiyajin. He began to shine in a powerful golden tone and to emit energy reaching the level of his rival.

-All right . -The prince of Nemesis added resignedly, realizing the uselessness of his offer. - I wish you luck.

-Damn, let's go - Nephrite urged him. -

-The Sailors are there! -Sapphire said pointing at them while adding. - Let's do what Roy told us and let's protect them.

-At least we'll be of some use. - Ail agreed. -

So everyone immediately flew to Usagi's position and the others. These were held as they could to the ground and between them in order to don´t be materially dragged by these two colossal energies. The demons that had been watching the other fights with avidity now retreated far enough away, fearing to be destroyed by the unleashed forces. Diamond and the others ignored them and went to meet their friends. When they landed next to them, they tried to block the waves of power from the two distant fighters and managed to secure the position of all. The girls were able to break free from their grip. The new comers gave half a bean to each, (since there were very few left) that was enough to recover them, at least in part. Once recovered, Usagi approached Diamond as best she could and greeted him with effusion and joy.

-How glad I am to see you all again!  And this time by our side.

-Yes, we are happy too - he replied kindly. - We have returned to try to repair all the evil we caused.

-And I thank Heaven for giving us another chance. -Nephrite said, who in turn, added in a quiet, worried voice. - But everything will depend on Roy. That beast is too much for us.

-Our lives and those of the whole planet are in his hands . – Sapphire said quietly. -

-You have to get as far away from here as possible. - Ail interrupted with visible uneasiness. - To a safer place. We will take you - and when they all agreed, he asked Rei, the closest warrior to him at that moment. - Where are my wife and son? I saw them with you.

-How is that possible? The Mars Warrior asked him in turn. -

-It's a long story,  I'll tell you later. - Ail said, insisting. – Are they safe?

-They're all right. - Rei smiled, adding kindly. - Luna and Artemis take care of them in Japan, congratulations by the way, you have a precious child!

- Thank you very much, - Ail replied that he was in his human aspect turning red and smiling but there was not much time to courtesies, so he immediately urged them all. - Now let's get out of here!

They all nodded and left the area as far away as they could as Roy and Nagashel continued to concentrate their energies non-stop. Usagi and Mamoru looked at each other for a moment and it was he who whispered to his partner.

-It is the moment of truth. Now we will see if everything will turn out as expected.

-I have no doubt, - her interlocutor declaring convinced. – I am positive our friends have trained Roy very well. And I believe in him.

His companion nodded. And from a safer place even though shaken still by the movement of the ground, Mamoru himself, the warriors and the four fighters, watched expectantly what would be the beginning of the fight that would decide the future of the Earth.

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