GWHC13. The fusion of the warriors

As every afternoon in her working day, Setsuna was preparing to head towards the observatory. Before leaving, Haruka and Michiru were dismissed with a question about Lornd's whereabouts.

-Have you heard from him? - Michiru asked in a gentle and very careful tone. -

- No, none since we said goodbye a week ago. He told me that he would return soon, that he wanted to learn a new technique but that it was difficult, so it would take time to him to master it. -Her partner replied with a resigned tone. -

- Girl, how complicated those techniques are! I do not even know how can he master them! - Haruka intervened to ease that moment by adding in a more spirited tone. - But I'm sure he'll be back soon.

- Anyway, I do not know how he is able to leave you alone - the green-haired girl who was next to them, said, with a slight tone of disapproval. -

- Michiru ...- Haruka cut her off when she noticed Setsuna's downcast gesture that she tried to erase in her expression. -

- I'm sorry, - Neptune replied, turning to her friend. – The thing is these space warriors are so active, ... but I do not think he has forgotten you. It will be that he has found some important battle to attend to. I am positive he will return as soon as he finishes whoever it is. - She added trying to fix that embarrassing situation. -

However, her mate and partner Uranus looked at her shaking her head. That far from solving anything almost made it worse! Michiru herself seemed to notice this when she mumbled something in a hurry.

- Sorry, I did not mean ...

- Do not worry- Setsuna said smiling tremulously. - I know he has not forgotten me, but I have to accept that he is a warrior and that the fight is something very important for him. We are warriors too, so we can understand, can´t we?

-It's true, but we do not love being it. - Haruka retorted. -

- Well, I would do the same as Bertie with his brother Roy, I would have him tied - Neptune answered smiling now with a funny expression. -

- The truth is that he has never gotten involved with my role as a Warrior of Justice, or with my work. I do not have to do it with their occupations either. - Their companion said. -

-Well, girl, if he were my boyfriend I would watch him more closely! - Haruka declared with a certain nonchalance. -

- He's not my boyfriend - Pluto defended herself blushing obviously. -

- Oh really? -Her interlocutor smiled with a mischievous expression. - So, is he free of commitment? ...

- Hey Haruka, what do you mean by that? - Michiru asked with a slight frown. -

- With what? - the aforementioned asked pretending not to understand. -

- You know, -Her partner replied with a slightly between annoying and sensitive tone. -

- I meant that, if I were in Setsuna's place I would be closer to Lornd, that's all. But as she says he is not her boyfriend. Who knows? Maybe I'm interested ... are you jealous? - Uranus inquired with a funny gesture. -

- Could be ... - smiled Michiru in a ladino way, riveting. - In one thing I agree with you. Lornd is a man who could vary tastes to anyone. It's so ... manly, he is so strong, so virile, you know what I mean.

- What are you implying? - Haruka asked narrowing her eyes. -

- Now you're the one who is jealous, huh? -Her interlocutor replied smiling with malice. -

- What nonsense! - Uranus denied with prizes to add with obvious curiosity. - I just want to know what you meant to refer to that.

- Nothing, it was just a comment, nothing more. - Michiru added without giving much importance. - I do not know why you're so interested ...

Setsuna just listened and smiled, her friends took delight in keeping that kind of conversations always touching the mutual provocation but invariably drifting into the realm of joke. They did not care to start arguing about anything, a vase, a house, a cloud or Lornd himself. So she almost passed unnoticed between the endless exchange of jokes between the two when she said goodbye. However, when Setsuna left, her two friends stopped throwing those friendly taunts. In fact, now Haruka showed a serious expression when saying.

-I don’t know. As much as she insists that she's okay, I do not think so.

-Yes, I agree with you. - Her partner agreed, however. - But we cannot do more. It's her private life after all.

-In a way I'm worried. - Haruka said. - On the one hand, I wish her to be happy, but on the other I have the impression that if her relationship with Lornd prospers, she may have problems. You already understand me.

Her friend nodded to sigh, declaring immediately.

-I know what you are referring to. We have an obligation that is above all. Even from us and our feelings. But do not worry, I know that Setsuna knows what her duty is.

- You're right - her companion admitted to smile more relaxed, returning to the previous point once again to add between laughter now. - But when she is with that big and handsome man I understand that she can forget about everything else.

- How do you mean with you understand? - Michiru replied presenting her with an accusing look. - Since when do you think the idea of ​​being with a man appeals to you?

Haruka held up both hands showing her palms up and then shrugged her shoulders to try to explain herself in an informal way.

-Girl. I mean in her case. You just have to look at her face. She gets red! As much as she wants to hide it. Even Hotaru has noticed.

-Yes, it's true - Michiru had to grant her friend to laugh sentencing. - The poor woman has been alone for a long time.

-The thing that makes me fun and at the same time more tenderness inspires me, is that our friend believes that she disguises it well. - Haruka smiled slightly shaking her head. -

-Yes, she is a really kind girl, but she has always had a very sacrificed existence. I'm glad to see that, at least now, she feels happy and even in love with someone who can correspond her... You understand me don´t you?...

            And with the assent of Uranus was enough. Both knew perfectly well what the statement was referring to. After those words the two left that subject and they were dedicated to prepare their things. They had a lot to do regarding their civilian lives. Set the motorbike one and tune and rehearse the other with the violin. For her part, and apart from those conversations, Setsuna was driven by her own reflections. She directed her car towards the observatory. When her classmates arrived, they had their turn, she had to be on duty almost all night. Fortunately, she was farsighted and had taken a bag with snacks and a coffee thermos. At that time of the year near her birthday it was already cold weather and the girl detested the watery coffee of the machine. So once installed, she devoted the following hours to make calculations and observe the sky. The night was peaceful, the sky clear and could be seen enough of the northern region. The constellation of Aquila and its star Altair were clearly visible. She could also watch Delta Cephei for a while. Although her mind returned again and again to the same thought. Who knows where Lornd would be! In these last days there had been no sign of him, although the previous week if they could use it to get to know each other better, well they did, so deep they did it, that if their two mates will come to know for sure that those little jokes of yours would be nothing. Although considering how misplaced they were, Setsuna would not bother trying to convince them that everything was, for the most part, very platonic and even spiritual. Lornd belied that image of a tough big man when he decided to think aloud next to her and under a night sky full of stars. It was when the saiyajin remembered his past, his family and his people with genuine nostalgia and she listened to him very interested, intervening little but always in an intuitively correct way, as if they both converged on their common points. The sailor thought about this and also, because no, in their differences. When Lornd gave free rein to his part of the most violent warrior, it was truly an unleashed force of nature and he seemed to enjoy the fighting. Setsuna herself was shocked when she saw him for the first time disintegrating mercilessly those aliens that attacked her, and the rest of the warriors of the outer solar system, in the north pole. Nevertheless, he did not want to fight against them and said he was on his side, but the girl was more afraid of her sudden ally than her enemies. However, she had to admit to herself that she was also capable of fighting with all its consequences and using the most extreme violence if necessary. As a guardian of the outer solar system, she had fought without any hint of mercy, should the adversary or the situation require it, but she would never enjoy or even feel comfortable. To her memory came now, as if it were a resurgent remorse, the time when she was looking for Hotaru. When the girl was possessed by the forces of evil and had not yet been reborn as sailor Saturn, to kill her before she did. Even the petitions of the little Lady could not separate her from that path, and that was when her heart was broken when Chibiusa blamed her for the disappearance of what her friend believed.

-I hate you! - Remembered with a certain bitterness, thinking about the look of that girl at that time. - Little Lady, Chibiusa, then you broke my heart. - She sighed. - Thank God that everything was then fixed. And now Hotaru is a very dear person to me. As you are all ...

 In fact, few times a word had hurt her that much, they came from one of the few people she loved with all her soul. Really that little girl was very important to her. Not only because of the duty to protect her, but because since she was born, it was a company and a constant consolation when she visited her at the door of space - time, from the day her parents took her there to present her as the future heiress of the kingdom. How difficult and painful it was to have to separate her from Hotaru! But she would do it a hundred times even if, as a result, that girl had hated her forever. Fortunately, everything ended well, there was no need to choose. Hotaru herself was now a companion. In fact, she was sailor Saturn and they appreciated each other very much. They spoke often and their mutual aspirations were told. Pluto felt that she could even confide in her. In spite of her age, much younger than her own or that of the rest of her companions in the outer solar space. Although this was at least in appearance, since many times she looked into her eyes and could perceive a deep wisdom locked in them. But with Haruka and Michiru it was harder. It was not that they were not listening to her but she saw that those two had a complicity and a very absorbing type of relationship. They tended to be quite apart from the rest. That's why Setsuna had got along very well with Hotaru from the beginning. She missed her so much since she was now with her father. That would be good for her, she had to have contact with her family. Although Setsuna, Haruka and Michiru many times served as mothers and fathers. However, Pluto understood that her companion Saturn, despite her powers and her ancient spirit was also very young. That her father, Dr. Tomoe had remarried, and on top of that with Kaori. That was something the girl was not assimilating yet. But there was little she could do, except to chat with her and try to make her understand that adults had those things. In spite of everything, Setsuna knew that she could always count on that little girl and her friends. They had all made an equal oath. Something that was above anything else. First of all, protect the kings and the Little Lady and above all, defend the Solar System and Earth at any cost. Passing over other feelings and considerations. She herself knew well that perhaps one day a situation similar to that of the time, when they fought against the Messiah of Silence or against Galaxia, presented herself and had to do it. Sacrifice friends, and even love, for their duty. Maybe that's why she knew in the bottom the pain that Lornd sometimes hid in his gesture and in his eyes, when she asked him about why he lashed out so viciously against the henchmen of that Gralas. That wandering life, without a fixed place to return, all that burden of duty, she had shared equally. But now it was different, that warrior could return to Earth and she would be there, waiting. At the moment things were quiet and the queen had given her permission to live in the twentieth century, even, why not! To create a family if she wanted to. Usagi, well Serenity really, was always very sweet and understanding. Especially when she had that conversation with her. Almost exhorting her to win like that powerful space warrior. But Setsuna was realistic and analytical, her serious and prudent nature did not allow her to low her guard. The sovereign was very interested in putting that tough warrior on her side by all means at her disposal. And everyone said! ... At first she was not too willing. Especially since she still had some feelings for her kings, rather she maintained that feeling between admiration and affection for her Queen Serenity, and that feeling with respect to King Endymion who manifested with that warmth that flooded her chest little by little and the It made her redden in spite of herself when they met with glances.

-I do not have to keep thinking about that. - She admonished herself without stopping repeating. - I have a duty to fulfill and a place from which I should not move. That is not possible! It was never possible!

And she was not referring to those long stays in solitude guarding the Time-Space door that she could finally abandon, since it was sealed. It was the place she occupied in terms of her status. She was a princess herself. But nominally vassal of the sovereigns of the Moon and neo Cristal Tokyo. For a long time she had no contact with anyone. Being a descendant of the lineage of Cronus, although of a minor branch with respect to her companion Saturn, her ancestors were elevated to the dignity of princes of Pluto and charged with the task of keeping that access. When it was her turn, her sense of duty made her carry out her mission in a selfless way. Even resisting the temptation to change the cruel destiny of the Silver Millennium. Later, in the future, the king and the Small Lady visited her with some frequency. And while nothing happened that she should be ashamed of, she did not dare to tempt fate any more.

-There are things that cannot be touched. And people who must be together because that is their destiny and is fundamental for the good of all. - She insisted on trying to convince herself.-

And that led her to Lornd. Perhaps at first she saw only a very muscular bumpkin in him. Impulsive, and lover of the fight. However, it was knowing him and realizing that he was not like that at all. That man was a force of nature but he also possessed a great sense of honor and duty. Like all good saiyajin, as the sovereign revealed one day that both took a short walk.

-That space warrior is very powerful. We must make him our friend at all costs. - Serenity told her being both alone. -

-I'll do what I can to convince him.- Setsuna assured.-

And her queen stopped then, looked her straight in the eyes and with an intense brightness in her blue pupils she stated.

- Do everything, absolutely everything, as necessary. You have our permission to do so. But do not forget this. As far as the others concern, we will not know anything. No exception can be made about you regarding the others. At least before their eyes. Do you understand, right?

-Yes  your Majesty. - She could say something dazed and impressed by that look, to finally be able to rivet with more confidence. - You can trust me.

-I know. For that reason we chose you.- Her interlocutor stated.-

After that they continued walking until they joined the rest of the group they were with. Now the young woman was very confused. She was not entirely sure of her feelings, or maybe she was, and that scared her. However, that not only depended on her own disposition, She would have to see what Lornd's feelings would be. The girl believed that the same as she had. However, she wondered. Could they really live together, apart from battles and dangers? For both her and the space warrior there could always be something that prevented them from fulfilling that desire. Speaking for herself, of course, she feared that possibility, and she supposed that lonely saiyajin would have the same opinion. That's why he worried that he would be late returning. What if he had been thinking, just like Pluto herself, about the possible dangers it would bring if they were settled on Earth? On occasion, when they both talked about more intimate matters, he had come to say a phrase that stuck in the heart of Setsuna like a fishhook. "My love is dangerous, and it will make you cry," were the words. But she knew in her interior, although she often denied it to her companions, that she was more than willing to take the risk, the question that disturbed her was, would he be?

-I wish I could know what I should do! - The girl said to herself.- Or maybe I know but I'm afraid to carry it out.

Thinking of all that, she remembered one of the conversations they both had, shortly before he left. They were looking at a night sky, just like she did at her workplace. However, they were in an open field, illuminated only by the flames of a bonfire that the saiyajin had lit on wood using a slight flash of energy. With her vermilion eyes dilated with enthusiasm and also by the dim light of the flames, the girl observed the stars and said him.

-I know almost all of them. I've been watching them for a long time.

-Yes, I can say the same thing.- He agreed passing his arm behind the woman shoulders in a protective gesture.-

Although she was not used to it, Setsuna was not unpleasant. Few men could say that they could have welcomed it that way. The girl now turned her attention to the saiyajin and told him.

- For a long, long time. One of the few distractions I had was to look at the sky. And ask who else would be there. Maybe watching me too...

Her interlocutor nodded. She had told him many things in those days. The type of relationship she had with her friends and colleagues, her duties as a warrior. The deep affection she felt for all the others. Following that, he asked.

-The Small Lady, as you call her, is very important to you, is not she? Same as Hotaru.

Setsuna took a few moments to respond. Almost the emotion betrayed her, however, she was able to control herself to respond with a calm and soft tone.

-I consider them as if they were the daughters that I can never have.

-Never? - Asked the warrior watching her now with puzzlement .-

His partner separated from his embrace to face his eyes. And after a few seconds she took a deep breath and released the air to explain.

-You should know that, as guardians of the sovereigns of the Silver Millennium and the Kingdom of Neo Cristal Tokyo, we are not allowed to marry any man, or have offspring. It is a sacred vow that we cannot break.

That seemed to dislodge his companion who did not stop looking at her with a gesture of surprise. Although after a while he seemed to recover and asked.

-Maybe to marry someone or have children is not the only way to show love.

- No, it is not. - The young woman agreed, affirming with a quiet voice.- Sometimes, watching over who you love from a distance is the greatest proof of love that can exist. Well, it involves a lot of sacrifice.

And that man took her by the shoulders with both hands and could barely say, trying in turn to master his own emotions.

-I cannot believe that a person like you cannot express what she feels. It is a very heavy burden. Only by looking into your eyes I realize. You were not born to live without love. What kind of sovereigns would force someone to such a cruel sacrifice?

-I could say the same about you.- She answered, claiming as well.- You wander from one side of the universe to the other in search of a ghost.

-From a ghost that does not let me sleep. Knowing that he was largely responsible for separating me from my people. - He answered somberly. - And more now that he knows I'm here. Willing to catch him. It's a matter of time before he tries to attack again. And I do not want to put this world in danger again. That's why, I must go ...

When he pronounced those words, he took a few steps away, turning his back on her. The young woman looked at him between astonished and dismayed. But he immediately turned back to outline a slight smile and add more optimistic.

-It will be for a short time. I want to be the one who surprises him. After the tour we did through this solar system, I know that his spies detected us and that surely that vermin is already plotting something. I must anticipate when he least expect it.

- We can defeat him again.- She affirmed.- Let us help you.

-I do not want to put your safety or that of anyone in this world in danger.- The warrior declined.- I told you once. My love is dangerous.

And now it was the girl who smiled warmly, running her arms behind his neck, to stand on tiptoe and whisper.

-I think I can take the risk. I'm used to the danger.

Soon they kissed in the light of the fire. Although they did not do more. Setsuna knew that he wanted it but the words she told him about her vows had the effect of dissuading him. At least for the moment. She had to fight against her own emotions and desires. It was not the time yet. Now she was coming back from those thoughts, sighing and thinking ...

-I have been afraid of few things in my long life. But this is one of them ... I do not know what I have to do ... or maybe I do, and that's what scares me the most. Once again, the sacrifice.

  

And she tried to get that question out of her mind. For a long time she directed the telescope to an area where numerous shooting stars had recently been sighted. After the threat of that enormous meteorite that almost destroyed the Earth, it was always vigilant and she scanned the skies with great interest. And if she would locate another great asteroid again she could count on Lornd to destroy it. Thinking of him again, she sighed. Now another question in her opinion no less relevant, went to her head. In the event that, despite everything she had thought before, they both could live together, where would that lead? Their relationship had begun relatively recently. Setsuna knew that he loved her, or at least she believed she was convinced of it, but she did not know to what extent they could lead a common existence. The two had their lives organized and were very independent. She had never before considered the possibility of getting married. Well, maybe with someone she loved, even if only in her dreams, beyond any hope of being reciprocated. And despite what she explained to the saiyan, something told her that her sovereigns would give her carte blanche if the time came and she eventually chose that option. Serenity was very clear about that. At least in that conversation. Looking to the others would be another story. Possibly she would have to give up something very precious to her. However, before thinking about that possibility, she had to take that warrior into account. She also did not know Lornd's habits in that regard. She let her mind fly, weighing that possibility, not imagining herself as wife and mother, at least not yet. She smiled as she remembered the jokes of her companions when she always volunteered to take care of the Small  Lady or Hotaru. Phrases such as "What a great mother you would make, Setsuna" or, "You are already getting old to find a boyfriend, girl". As well as other similar ones, she had always had to listen to them. After all, she was the loneliest and most grown-up warrior of all. Her position at the front of the space time door was very sacrificial and only left her time to entertain herself studying and thinking. Fortunately, when she had to go to the past to face the threat of the Messiah of Destruction, she could be relieved of her position. Once here it was impossible for her to leave. Haruka's company, Michiru and Hotaru helped her to stop being so lonely. Of course, Hotaru was very young and since she was coming and going at that moment, between the sailors and her father, the other adults formed a separate duo. But Setsuna did not care about the kind of relationship they could have with each other, they were her friends and they respected and appreciated each other, even though she always had to work hard at home! Her companions had the habit of play seek and hide often in the case of domestic chores. That made her laugh! There would be no fight in which they did not dare to enter or rival to accost them. But it was telling Haruka, for example, that it was her turn of doing the vacuum cleaning and she was already running away with some excuse. The same went for Michiru when it was her turn of washing the dishes! She immediately claimed to have to tune the violin for her next recital. To mention to them to cook to any of those two was an impossible mission, of course! Setsuna sighed, smiling. And entertained in this way time flew by. Almost without noticing the darkness gave way to the prelude of dawn and she ended her shift without incident. So she closed the observation dome and left the premises to get into the car. Started hard, the battery was reluctant to start, probably because of the cold accumulated throughout the night. Finally, she set off on her way home. She drove a few miles without incident and took the detour to the service road that led to her house when she heard a noise on the roof. She thought she saw a shadow that flew over her. Surprised, she slowed down to try to figure out what it might be about but could not distinguish anything. She accelerated again when suddenly she felt the touch of a cold hand on her mouth and nose. She tried to resist and keep control of the car but soon she was plunged into a dense darkness ...

Next day Haruka was awakened by an insistent knuckle noise at the door. She came to her and looked through the crack. She almost could not believe it, it was Lornd who brought a big bunch of flowers! He had followed the advice Haruka gave him for when he came to see Pluto after a long trip. But, then, where was Setsuna? Haruka had believed that she and the space warrior had surely met last night and that was why she had not returned, but since Lornd was there ... she thought maybe her partner was too late and She was asleep yet. The continued rattle of the knuckles brought her out of those conjectures.

- Yes, I'm coming - she said to the saiyajin through the door. She had realized she was half naked and ran to put on a red silk dressing gown that she had in the room. Michiru was still asleep, so she decided not to wake her up and finally went out to open the door. - Hello Lornd - she greeted him leaving him pass with a gesture. - It was about time you let yourself be seen around here. Although it would not have hurt if you delayed a few minutes.

- Sorry, - he apologized explaining - I returned recently and did not want to come with the instant transmission for not disturbing you.

-I like those flowers, it's a detail.- The girl commented with humor.-

-You can eat some if you want.- The saiyajin declared as if that was normal.-

Now it was the young woman who looked at him perplexed. Lornd himself kept a stern gesture until finally a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth and he said funny.

-Just kidding. Tell me. Is not Setsuna awake? ..

- No, I do not think so. - Haruka smiled while she added - but she'll be happy to see you. Wait, I'm going to let her know you are here ...

- Do not worry, I'll go. - The warrior replied nonchalantly. -

But her interlocutor smiled, shaking her head gently to rebuke him condescendingly.

- You have little idea of ​​female coquettishness. You should know that women do not like men to see them recent awake. You better wait in the living room, do you want to have a coffee while?

- No thanks - he answered politely without understanding that, since he had already seen Setsuna wake up at times, but if Haruka said so ... - I'll wait here.

-By the way, you've been thinking about a good present for her birthday.- The sailor said.-

-Present? Birthday? - The saiyan who did not seem to understand, repeated.-

- Her birthday is in October, twenty-ninth. There are very few days left. - Haruka revealed. -

-I did not know it, she did not tell me anything about that.- Lornd affirmed.-

- You really did not bother to find out? - His interlocutor asked ironically. -

-And why was I supposed to? - He asked with a shrug. -

Haruka sighed shaking her head.

-Is it some serious fault in your protocol? - He wanted to know the saiyajin now with more concern.-

-You could define it like that.- The sailor answered, with a slight tinge of sarcasm that her listener did not catch. -

-Very good. So, what do I have to do? - The warrior questioned her with a serious gesture. -

-To start with,  wait here until she is ready.- Haruka smiled visibly amused with the face that her fellow made. -

-Okay ... - He submissively replied.-

Still trying not to laugh, Haruka went to her partner's room, knocked and called her out but she got no response. She waited a few moments, repeated the call with the same result. So she opened slowly and glanced up, surprised to find that Setsuna was not there. She came back to tell Lornd.

-She is not here! - he replied astonished. - And where can she be?

- Maybe she fell asleep in the observatory - Uranus guessed adding with more calm and knowledge of the cause. - It would not be the first time that happened to her, she loves her job. Anyway, I'm going to wake up Michiru and call there.

- No, do not bother, - the saiyajin replied - I will go myself, I will concentrate on her energy and ... - He effectively concentrated but could not detect anything. He tried again and gave a strange look to his interlocutor. - How strange, I do not feel her strength, I should notice it without problems, if she is still there!

- You're worrying me - Haruka could say that now that began to worry. -

- I'll go see my brother, I hope he can help me locate her. - Lornd replied disappearing from there. –

Uranus in turn went to wake her companion, shaking her gently on one shoulder until Michiru opened her eyes.

-What happens for you to wake me up at this time? - she muttered trying to sit up. -

- It's Setsuna, she is not here, and Lornd cannot find her. Not even using his translation technique.

- Lornd is here? it was time for him to appear, and Setsuna I guess she'll be with him ... - Michiru whispered between yawns, as if she had not heard anything. -

-Did you have not heard what I have told you? - said a restless Haruka raising her partner´s shoulders to emphasize with tints of concern. - Setsuna has disappeared!

Michiru realized at the end of what was happening, going to the bathroom, she woke up enough to ask herself aloud.

- Where can she be? Will not she have returned to the future?

- No, I do not think so, it would not make any sense - Haruka replied to which an idea occurred to her. -We are going to call Usagi and her group, maybe they know anything.

Once they were dressed, they were ready to leave when they heard a sound of broken glass coming from their room. They ran towards it and as soon as they opened the door they both ran into a tall, dark individual, dressed in combat armor, who smirked at them maliciously.

- Who are you? What do you want? - Haruka wanted to know between surprised and full of distrust. -

- My name is Zaedón - the guy said crossing his arms to add - and I'm a member of the special guard of the Great Gralas. Are you the companions of one woman called Pluto Warrior?

-What do you know about her? - Michiru asked, putting herself on guard. -

- We have her. - He smiled malevolently to sentence - and if you want to recover her you will have to do what we tell you.

In response, Haruka and Michiru became sailors. In a threatening way, Uranus asked him.

-Where is she? Why have you kidnapped her? Talk or it will be worse for you!

-Ha, ha, ha, do not make me laugh! - He said, ignoring her threat with open disdain. -

-You're going to regret it! - Haruka replied, throwing herself into the attack seconded by Michiru. -...

Lornd meanwhile appeared at Roy and Beruche's house when they both had breakfast. After offering his apologies for showing up unexpectedly and after the usual greetings, he asked them if they knew anything about Setsuna's whereabouts.

- No, I thought she was with Haruka and Michiru. Or if not with you .- His surprised younger brother commented. -

-Is something wrong? - Bertie asked with concern. -

- I still do not know, but I'm going to find out - Lornd replied with a pensive mood - thanks for everything guys. I did not want to bother you.

-Not at all, It is just we do not know anything - Roy answered him and immediately offered himself solicitously. - If we can do something for you, do not hesitate to let us know. Do you want me to accompany you to look for her? I can try to focus on her life energy.

-I already tried it. But I cannot locate her. -His brother informed him with a tone that betrayed his concern.-

Roy realized immediately and trying to sound more animated when he commented.

-That does not mean anything. It may be sleeping or being in an isolated place. I am convinced that, if we travel the planet both ...

- No, thanks, I think I can find her myself. Now I'm going back to Setsuna's house, maybe her mates have found out something. - His brother cut him off. -

Having said that he concentrated on the energies of Haruka and Michiru, but something was not going well, he felt them too weak. Possibly at that time of the morning they were still not very active after finishing lifting, finally managed to catch them enough and disappeared. He reappeared next to them, stunned, the apartment was destroyed and both lying on the ground and badly wounded, with symptoms of having fit a brutal beating. Lornd hastened to give each one a bean. While both chewed laboriously he helped Michiru, who seemed to be worse, to sit up, wanting to know.

-What happened here? Who has done this to you?

- A guy called Zaedón- Haruka responded meanwhile recovering at last. - He told us they had her.

-Who? - Lornd inquired with urgent tone. -

- He said to be the personal guard of a guy called Gralas - Michiru whispered adding with visible concern. - He was very strong, we almost could not touch him and he did this to us, you see.

-Gralas! - the saiyajin repeated raging at times to spit - damn bastard! It could not be other than him!

- Setsuna has mentioned something about that individual at some time, but she has not been very explicit. Who is that Gralas? - Michiru asked. -

- A damn madman who aspires to dominate the galaxy -the angry Lornd retorted - I have destroyed his plans many times and now he will want revenge. But if he dares to touch Setsuna I will tear him apart with my own hands. And that damn Zaedón is one of his elite warriors.

- He left us this. He said he did not want to kill us so we could give you the message - Haruka indicated, passing him a kind of parchment - It is in a strange language.

However, Lornd could read it, it was the inter-species language used at the galactic level. It contained some coordinates and a message from the tyrant Gralas who urged the space warrior to go there if he wanted to see that human being alive again. So, without thinking twice and gathering energy, he flew out through the window despite Haruka's screams.

-Wait! - She asked him, but he was already lost in the sky. -

-We have to warn the others! - Michiru urged her partner - I think they will need help.

- That sounds like a trap, - her companion added, visibly worried. - That guy must hate Lornd judging by what he's done to attract him.

- Have you seen his face when I told him the name of that Gralas? I had never seen him so furious. - Michiru commented with evident fear. -

Her companion nodded and called Usagi and the other warriors for her commlink, then phoned Roy to let him know what had happened. Lornd, on the other hand, arrived quickly at the indicated point. There Zaedón awaited him and another alien-looking warrior who connected a giant television screen. As he landed the saiyajin furiously rebuked them, barely containing his desire to crush those two guys.

-Where is Setsuna? Damned Dogs! If you have done something, I will tear you apart!

But the minions of Gralas did not seem at all worried, on the contrary they smiled with airs of sufficiency.

- Calm down, you should not get angry yet, wait and see - Zaedón indicated to him while the screen was illuminated with images ... -

Some time ago, Setsuna had woken up in a small room, on an uncomfortable bed. A door of thick steel, judging by its resonance as soon as she got up to feel it, locked her. Everything around her was bright white. She had no windows or anything that gave her any idea how long she had been there or where she was. She remained mired in the thought of escaping when the door opened. A tall, blue-colored alien creature with a large pear-shaped head came in, urging her to get up in a rough way.

- Come on human, move, the great Gralas is waiting for you!

-I'm not going anywhere until you explain to me why you have kidnapped me! - Setsuna blurted out defiantly. -

- If you do not come willingly I'll drag you, - the being replied with indifferent abruptness. -

- We'll see that, Pluto Planet give make up! - she invoked transforming into a sailor. -

- That's not going to do you any good, -the alien said dispassionately approaching the girl without showing any concern. -

- Be still or you will regret it! - Setsuna warned him displaying her scepter. -

- Come on, stop doing nonsense, there's no time to lose - that guy replied. -

However, Pluto attacked with her Dead Scream a few meters away. But the alien fit the attack without even flinching. That energy ball exploded rumbling in that room, in such a way that even she had to throw herself to the floor, stooping behind the bed, in order to avoid the shock wave. When she got up after that, she observed her enemy looking at her unharmed.

- It cannot be! - she exclaimed adding astonished - at that distance no one could! ...

-Enough of stupid tricks!-  The alien snapped, grabbing her by the arm and snatching the scepter from her with a swipe, then he indifferently carrying her over his shoulder despite her kicks and protests. - Now you will come to our Lord's presence.

The alien transported her down a long narrow corridor that led to the open door of another room. There he left her on a kind of chair with straps. Despite the resistance of the woman, she tied her wrists and ankles immediately. He was still trying to break loose when Setsuna heard a strange voice behind her.

- I hope you enjoyed your stay here, Earthling ...

-Who are you? What do you want from me? - The girl asked him, unable to even look at the source of those words. -

Although she did not need it, it was the stranger who gave himself to see. He was a greenish and not very large, with a bulky knotty head, two pairs of evil eyes and several arms.

- My name is Gralas and I am the master of the galaxy.- This one introduced himself to add. - I just want to attract here your... Is it called a couple ?, I suppose so. But for that, he has to see you first.- And at the same time he concluded the sentence he connected a screen in front of Setsuna and Lornd appeared on it, flanked by two more individuals. - Say hi…

The saiyan could see the features of Gralas that were unpleasantly familiar. He grimaced like a smile.

-I'm glad to see you again Lornd! - the alien said with a feigned courtesy. - It's been a long time since you deprived me of that pleasure.

- I cannot say the same. What have you done with Setsuna? - his interlocutor asked sullenly leaving aside all kinds of feigned kindness. -

In response, the camera focused on the sailor tied to the chair. Lornd struggled to discover the trace of her energy but he was not able to do so. As if reading his thought, Gralas laughed and said to him with obvious rejoicing.

- Do not try to locate her aura, you cannot do it, we are in a special place!

In fact, to the warrior's displeasure, his interlocutor did not lie. At least in that. No matter how many times he tried, it was impossible for him to detect it.

-Are you tired yet? - Gralas mocked, displaying a gesture of superiority. – Well, now let's move on to more serious things. You see, you do not need to bother yourself so much, this human female that interests you so much is in my possess, but only until you agree to do a certain task for me.

-You're crazy if you think I'm going to do something for you, except send you to hell! -Lornd Snapped. -

- I'm sorry to hear that – Gralas said with a grimace of disgust, adding with ironic sarcasm. - But I think your female is going to regret it much more.

Then the tyrant signaled to one of his minions that slapped Setsuna making her bleed on her lip.

-Damn coward! - Lornd yelled furious and helpless threatening his interlocutor - If you touch her again I will tear you apart!

- That would not be a good idea - Gralas refuted without any emotion to sentence later with a barely concealed tone of rejoicing - and the more you refuse to collaborate, the more she will suffer.

-Say what you want! - Lornd snapped trying to contain himself. -

- First of all, that you show me the respect I deserve. - The alien smiled. -

- That's easy, scoundrel- his interlocutor said contemptuously, and as an answer, he spit on the floor. -

- Wrong, very bad.- Sang Gralas who shook his head. –

 At a signal from him Setsuna took another blow that almost left her unconscious, to which the tyrant, smiling amused, added with feigned cordiality.

- Do you want her to have another one? You just have to ask for it or commit some other imprudence.

- No, that's enough ... do not hit her again, - Lornd shouted visibly worried - she is human, she will not resist those blows.

-Why haven´t you thought about it before you challenged me, stupid Saiyan? – Gralas laughed and he demanded. - Now, get on your knees, or do you want to test how much your friend will resist the price of your stubbornness?

Reluctantly the questioned knelt down, for him that was one of the greatest possible humiliations but he did not want to risk Setsuna's life anymore. His antagonist burst into a loud laugh and to top it off, Zaedón kicked Lornd down and knocked him down.

- That happens to you to antagonize the master Gralas, you cretin !, and stay in the ground that is where you must be.

Lornd got up quickly, ready to destroy that bastard, but Zaedón without flinching pointed to the screen and advised him with sufficiency.

- In my opinion you should think about it.

The saiyan had no choice but to restrain himself, even though it was not easy for him. He was trembling with anger and willing to make that individual pay. But he watched the semi-conscious Setsuna bleeding from the lip and at those bastards mercy , who would not hesitate to hit her again if he gave them an excuse ...

- Damn you scoundrel !, I'll settle the accounts with you later - Lornd threatened clenching his teeth and fists with obvious frustration. -

- Good Zaedón. Let's go to the point. - Grasset interjected visibly amused with that situation. - Stop distracting yourself with him and explain to our friend the second of my requests.

- Yes my lord- he said with a bow. -You'll see, slave, - he added with a tone of boasting, looking at the enraged warrior, - we just want you to conquer this ridiculous planet for us and kill everyone who stands in your way. It's easy, is not it? Even an idiot like you, a member of a people of barbarians, can understand that.

The sailor meanwhile had been recovering with difficulty. She could get to hear that and not be frightened.

- No, do not do it! - Setsuna intervened trying to raise her voice until she was silenced with a new blow that left her dazed once more. -

- Shut up you human bitch! - Gralas ordered while insisting. - You know saiyajin, I hope you follow my orders.

- Never. - Lornd replied, clenching his fists again. - I will never do something like that.

- Then  I am so sorry. -The tyrant said while one of his soldiers grabbed the prisoner by the neck preventing her from breathing. -

The sailor struggled impotently, trying to inflate her lungs but it was useless and the saiyajin attended to it with horror and utter frustration.

-Look how funny is this, she is turning blue- Gralas laughed.-

-Wait! - Lornd yelled hastily to affirm. - I will, but do not hurt her.

-Well, well, - his satisfied antagonist replied as his soldier released Setsuna who was now coughing and panting, trying to catch her breath. - I'm glad you're so understanding. Who said that space warriors do not understand reasons? LOL!

- Shall we begin with the plan, sir? – Zaedón said obtaining the assent of approval of his master. - Then we go!-  He ordered the saiyan abruptly, reminding him. - And at the slightest suspicious movement on your part that human will die.

Much to his dismay he had to accompany Zaedón and the other warrior who soon spread panic to various cities on Earth. In the barracks of the tyrant he laughed out loud at the impotence of the barely conscious Setsuna.

-Hahaha! What an idiot! With such a strong body and such a weak spirit.

-You know nothing! - the sailor stammered trying to raise her head to face the look of that wicked being.- Damn coward! ...

She received another slap from one of the henchmen of that individual as a reward for her words. Setsuna felt a lacerating pain in her lip, which was bleeding and on her right cheekbone that was beginning to swell. Despite this, she did not show it. She would not give that pig the satisfaction of complaining. In spite of everything, her enemy observed her with joy and replied with sly scorn.

-It must be what humans call love ... that idiot always so sentimental. That way he can never beat me.

-Do not get confused. If you provoke him too much you will regret it.- she answered without getting upset.-

-Oh, it can be. - Gralas admitted to now with a sadistic tone of mockery. - But I assure you, you were going to regret it even more, human.

-I'm willing to give my life for my world and for my friends.- She challenged him.- It's more than you can say, disgusting worm.

Her antagonist did not respond to that, he simply made a gesture with his bulbous head. Instantly Setsuna felt a terrible electric shock that made her scream. That shook her whole body, flooding her with pain. Her muscles tensed and her limbs looked like they were going to burn. That hardly lasted a few seconds, but it seemed centuries for her. Unable to avoid it, saliva dripped from the corners of her mouth and she tried to breathe deeply to calm the agitation. When her captor could be minimally restrained, he grabbed her chin and lifted her head down sharply to say, now with a false honey tone.

-My dear. I'm not going to kill you, you're my control instrument. If you're still alive that guarantees that idiot does not turn against me. Although you see. I can do many other things that you will not like at all. This was just a little caress. I have calculated it carefully for a human creature. And it was not far from the maximum threshold of pain ... but if you continue being so insolent I assure you that I could make you beg for death ...

At that the girl did not dare to answer. She believed that monster perfectly capable of fulfilling his threat. Besides, she must reserve strength.

-What's going on? Have you lost your tongue? ... I hope you have not bitten it, heh, he ... -  that little guy cynically laughed.- We do not want you to lose that beauty that, according to Lornd, adorns you. Although I personally consider that humans are really disgusting.

And Setsuna allowed herself the luxury of smiling slightly to declare with a sarcastic and defiant tone once again ...

-Remind me to give you a mirror someday ...

That was a mistake, the reward soon arrived in the form of a new cramp. The girl screamed and writhed in spasms of pain. Those discharges were like blades that burst her veins. After howling really outside of herself, thank heaven that remitted. Now Setsuna was only able to emit moans and her head was dropped, stuck to her chest.

-You must show me respect ... - The alien admonished with feigned paternalism in his voice.- I will not repeat it again. From now on you will call me Majesty. O Lord, if you prefer. You have to go rehearsing ...

His prisoner struggled to speak, but her jaw hardly answered. So many volts had numbed her ... Maybe it was better that way. Because the replica that she was thinking to that pig´s words would not like him too much. Finally Gralas himself seemed to be tired of that game and ordered one of his own acolytes to take the human back to her cell. Two of his henchmen, including the one who had previously taken her out of that cell, returned her without much courtesy. They just lifted her arms and dragged her down the path. Setsuna had her legs bent and could barely keep her knees raised from the ground thanks to the toes of her boots. Finally her guardians threw her into that dungeon. Fortunately she fell on the bunk.

-No ... you have ... no idea of ​​... how to treat ... a ... a lady ... - She was able to mumble before losing her senses.-

            For his part, the space warrior followed his guards submissively. They laughed at his expense. Although among mockeries they explained to him that he would only intervene in the case of being attacked by rivals stronger than the futile resistance opposed by any terrestrial army.

-The pleasure of destroying those pathetic humans will be all ours. Even if you do not need to participate, don´t worry, you can look. You will have the best location, ha, ha, ha. - Zaedón rejoiced.-

-It's true- The other individual agreed in the same way.- However, surely when your friends make an appearance you can have a little fun.

The saiyajin said nothing, even though he wished he did not have to come to that. However, unfortunately, he feared that his brother and the rest would not sit idly by. So, his turn would soon come. The facts  proved him right to the short time since Roy and the others were alerted of that situation and they went to intercept the invaders. Their surprise was enormous when they discovered that Lornd was with them.

"It cannot be! - Roy exclaimed, wondering loudly with visible disbelief. - What is my brother doing with such garbage? ...

-What are we going to do? - Diamond asked, visibly worried. - I do not want to attack him and he is also much stronger than us.

- We could not defeat him not even all together – Sapphire added. -

- I'll have to talk to him, I'm sure he'll listen to me – Roy retorted, convinced of that. -

But as soon as he approached Lornd his brother reacted by attacking him with a flurry of violent lightning that the astonished assaulted dodged with difficulties.

- But how is it possible that you, - his younger brother shouted as he got rid of those energy rays - What's wrong with you?

- Shut up and fight! – Lornd answered by  going against him. -

With great rapidity, Lornd smashed his brother to the ground amid the laughter of Zaedón and Luas, who was the other warrior who accompanied them. Although they did not have much time to continue enjoying the show when they were attacked in unison by Diamond, Nephrite, Sapphire and Ail.

-Now you will see what is a good beating. - The Prince of Nemesis snapped.-

-Bah, you're just human scum. No problem. - Zaedón laughed.

-We will see who are reduced to scum when we finish with you.- Nephrite replied.-

And without further compliments they engaged in a disputed fight. Meanwhile Roy, despite being surprised by his brother's reaction, realized that his brother's blows were not too strong. Lornd took advantage of the fact that they both left the field of vision of the Gralas warriors, now focused on their own battle, to tell him what was happening.

- Those guys have Setsuna and they'll kill her without hesitation if I won´t do what they order.

- But as much as you want her that does not justify the destruction of the entire planet. And she herself would dislike it. - His fellow objected as he threw a lightning bolt to disguise the conversation. - I do not think she could stand that on her conscience ...

- I know, I do not want to destroy the Earth or harm innocent people, and I have a plan to avoid it, but you must do what I tell you ...

- Tell me. I'm listening - Roy whispered, dodging now another burst of energy from his feigned opponent. -

Meanwhile the others continued the fight, they were fairly even against the Gralas warriors despite being two against four. Suddenly there was a roar behind them that made them look at everyone. Lornd had beaten his brother, burying him in a pile of rocks, and then concentrated his energies to finish him off with a powerful beam.

-Oh no! - Nephrite shouted alarmed - What are you going to do? ...

- We have to stop him. - Sapphire intervened. -

-But how? - Ail howled - not even among the four of us have the strength to face him.

- Well, I'm going to try. Kaio ken triple intensity! - Diamond exclaimed that without hesitation he launched himself against the energy beam that Lornd had fired at Roy using that technique to multiply his forces. - Come on!

The Nemesis prince managed to deflect it and caused it to crash several kilometers away, producing a terrible explosion. Lornd stood next to him in less than a second screaming at him.

- What have you done, you imbecile?

- I was not going to let you kill your own brother - his interlocutor replied facing his look with a tone of defiance. -

The King of the saiyajin silently thanked him for being such a good friend, both of his brother and of himself. But he could not entertain himself with courtesies. Before Diamond reacted, he had already thrown him to the ground with a bang, although he was careful to make it far from where Roy had fallen. Then, he threw another bolt on his own brother causing the same explosion to the previous one.

-We have to help them! - Nephrite teased Sapphire and Ail, who flew to their fallen comrades, though Lornd was still there staring at the ground. -

-How did you dare to do this ? you're going to pay for it! -A furious Sapphire shouted, throwing a great barrage of lightning. -

Nephrite and Ail joined the attack bombarding Lornd who did not even make a feint to defend himself, after a few seconds of intense attack, the smoke caused by the explosions dissipated but the saiyajin was still there unscathed.

-It cannot be! - Ail stammered. -

Their rival counterattacked without giving them time to even think about anything else, hit one after another to their competitors making them fall to the ground senseless. Soon, to beat them all Luas approached Lornd asking funny.

- Why do not you kill them all at once?

- I do not worry about them - he answered in a monotone tone - they are not at my level, you can beat them so I will not waste my time. The best thing will be to go to the capitals of the most powerful countries so that they surrender without further delay because of nonsense. I want to end this as soon as possible and release the prisoner.

- You are right for once.- Zaedón agreed adding with confident rejoicing – Let´s go to pay a visit to the authorities. About those clowns, we will kill them later, first they will suffer seeing impotent as we finish with the civilization of their planet.

So the three of them flew away. As soon as they were lost on the horizon, Diamond and Sapphire, along with their companions who were already recovered, desperately searched for Roy digging among the stones. Then his friend came out of them, somewhat bruised but in good condition.

-Thank God! - Ail sighed when he saw him - we thought that your brother had killed you judging by the strength of his attacks.

- Do not worry about that, it was just comedy, my brother hit me harder when we trained.- Everyone looked surprised, Roy noticing him told them what was happening. -We must look for Setsuna, I will take care of it because we have made them believe that I have died. I need you warn others.

All agreed to start, deployed in search of the warriors and the Justicieras to warn them of the situation. Roy on the other hand went to heaven in search of the wizard Landar, to get some clue as to Pluto's whereabouts ... The others had met urgently on the island of Ian Masters and were debating what to do.

- We cannot do anything to stop them - Haruka intervened adding with irritation and regret - if we put up resistance we would put Lornd in a troublesome situation. They would force him to attack us and they would realize when he was faking.

- Yes, That is true – Michiru agreed visibly worried - if were Roy and the others it would be easier for him to launch a more convincing attack. Also, the slightest suspicion would cause Setsuna to be killed.

- It is true. He has pretended to fight against us and for now managed to deceive those who accompany him - Diamond intervened - but we need to buy time until Roy finds your partner.

- Of course if we tried to intervene they would end up with us with a simple ray, it will be better not to get involved - Minako sighted looking helplessly at her companions. Although she explained. - At least directly.

- I hope that Masters has some solution of those that cost a million - Tom intervened, speculating more with the desire that it was that with certainty. - Maybe with his technology we can locate Setsuna.

- I can try it with my sacred fire - Rei offered - Can you give me something of hers? - She asked Haruka and Michiru. -

- One of her bags – Neptuno replied - I hope it serves you.

- It will be worth to try, now there is no time to lose, let's go for it.- Her companion affirmed.-

- I will put all my scientists to work on it.- Masters asserted, summoning two of them. - Mimet Daniel, can you come for a moment, please?

- Immediately boss- the boy answered getting up from a computer console. -

- We're already here.- Mimet announced holding on to that boy's arm. -

- See if you can get some clue that allows us to locate the trail of Setsuna.- The billionaire asked them. -

- We will do everything possible- Daniel answered, taking Mimet by the hand. -

- What a funny couple! - Haruka smiled allowing a slight interlude of humor. -

- Yes, they have their charm, these two never split up – Michiru asserted. -

- Well, leave that, we have to deal with more important things - her partner said recovering her serious face. -

- I'm afraid that now all we can do is wait - Tom intervened, obtaining the assent of the rest. –

The billionaire in turn received the call from another person to whom he referred out loud.

- Jenny please, now I'm a little messed up, can you come here for a moment?

After a few minutes a young girl dressed in a blouse and skirt to the knees, with brown hair and wearing glasses similar to those of Mimet, appeared in the room. She carried an agenda and politely greeted everyone present to inform her boss.

-Mr. Masters, you have an appointment with investors in fifteen minutes.

-Cancel it. - He snapped with obvious emphasis. -

-But sir. What do I tell them? - The girl asked, who seemed bewildered. -

-I trust you. Come up with something, we are in the middle of a crisis.

-Well, that seems like a perfect reason. - The girl smiled, noticing the presence of someone who was known to her, so she immediately greeted. - Hi Esmeralda, I'm so glad to see you!

-Hello Jenny - the alluded one smiled, before the surprised looks of the rest, adding. - A pity that is in these circumstances.

Before the astonished look of that girl, it was Nephrite who happened to refer with his usual refined sarcasm.

-We have an extraterrestrial invasion that was not programmed. Like your boss, we have all changed the agenda. And I must say that it is very bad for me. I had other plans for the weekend.

-Then - the girl who seemed not to be daunted to hear that said, more when asked. - Do you want me to cancel all your appointments for today, Mr. Masters?

-This is a good idea Jenny- I leave it in your capable hands. - The billionaire replied with total conviction. -

The girl nodded and after saying goodbye to the group she left, surely to make some calls to cancel any kind of commitment from her boss. The others waited at least two hours trying to come up with a plan, until they heard Mimet's little cry rising euphorically after completing a series of calculations.

-It is done! Mimet has done it! I´d swear I've said that phrase before - she mused something thoughtful - but it does not matter.

Everyone was looking at her anxiously, waiting to see what this strange girl was talking about.

-And good? What is it that you have achieved? - Esmeralda asked with an undisguised impatience. -

- I've located the trail of those warriors. Lornd goes with them, but I've also discovered something very interesting.

- What? - Beruche asked. -

- I see, my wife has detected the trace of a communication to outer space.- Daniel added, consulting his screen. - It has not been easy but I think we have decrypted their signal.

- They will be communicating with their base, there they should have Setsuna.- Diamond conjectured. -

In that Ami also intervened, had been receiving information from her viewer and commented.

-We have received reports of a large stationary object in the orbit of ...

However, she could not finish the sentence, Roy appeared at that moment asking ...

- Landar told me that you have located your base. Is that right?..

- Juhu handsome boy, it was me! - Mimet claimed that told him to approach with the others. - You all paid attention and look here.

Everyone swarmed around the screen that pointed the girl, even Professor Tomoe, Kaori and Masters came to see what it was happening.

- Wow Mimet, you've found a good clue, I congratulate you - Tomoe declared. -

- Thank you doctor- she smiled with red cheeks. -

The crazy girl typed something on her console and Daniel proceeded to explain what it was about by pointing to a scarlet trail.

- As you can see Mimet has managed to filter the communication waves and make a visible spectrum with them.

- Yes, but where are those waves? - Sapphire wanted to know that he was one of the few who understood all that technical paraphernalia. -

- Those guys must be pretty close - Ail guessed – that is why the communication arrives so fast.

- It's true - Roy confirmed - my brother told me it was almost instantaneous. No more than three seconds.

- What it implies - Beruche said she seemed to be calculating some memory - that at the speed of light its range radius must be in ...

- The Moon - completed Ami who could finally add the rest of what she wanted to have said just when Roy appeared. - That would agree. Our stations on the hidden side have just reported that they have detected a large UFO orbiting there.

- Sure - agreed Masters - our computers have detected the source of emission. Therefore, communication is almost instantaneous.

- You must go there immediately - Daniel said to Roy adding confidently - with the instantaneous translation it will be easy for you.

- It's not that simple, - he said, explaining. - I must detect a known energy, otherwise I cannot use it.

- Besides, you could not stand the conditions of outer space, right? - Cooan told him. -

- That's a problem - said Tomoe, revealing with greater optimism - but perhaps not insoluble. You see, we have a space rocket almost ready.

- Yes, we have already done the tests and it is able to fly - added Sapphire.- Even to Mars.

- Wait a moment, brother - Diamond interrupted with concern. - It's not that simple, it still needs some adjustments. It has no ability to return.

- That's no problem – Roy answered, on the other hand nonchalantly - I know your energy and I can return from there with Setsuna.

-There is no time to lose, then - Nephrite, who seemed to have a conversation with someone through a communicator interjected while asking. - Although the question is. How long will it take to you to get there?

- With the speed that that rocket manages to reach, only one day.- Masters answered. - But its gravitational pull is several gears in the takeoff.

- That is not a problem for me after spending a season in the Corner of the Soul and Time - Roy said urging with visible impatience. - Ahead! Prepare it as soon as possible.

- What do we do with those guys who go with Lornd? – Ail asked -

- Let's try to distract them if possible. - Tom interjected -

- It would not be a good idea. - Petz refuted, reminding to her friend. - We would put Roy's brother in a bind.

- Damn it !, it's true - he mumbled clenching his fists. -

- Regarding the authorities, Amanda tells me that several countries have fallen and that the troops cannot do anything. - Nephrite informed them because it was that girl with whom he was in communication, who gave him a precise account of the march of events. –

- Lornd is doing what is better. He goes with those guys and pretends to obey. At least for now. - Diamond commented before the rest assent. - We have to buy time too.

- And that means I have to go and fast. - Roy urged. - Every second counts.-

-We are going with you.- Sapphire was offered.-

-Yes.- His brother agreed.- If you have problems ... we will help you.

But his friend refused, claiming that he would only have a lower chance of being discovered. So after saying goodbye to the group that wished him luck and kissed Beruche for a long time. Having done that he enter in the rocket that could take off after a couple of hours, after the checks and the start of the countdown.

- We only have to trust in luck - Kaori reflected aloud, with the assent of the others. -

Meanwhile, the Gralas warriors continued their triumphant walk on Earth, defeating any army that tried to oppose them. They had already dominated most of the countries. Lornd could not hide his displeasure and wished his brother was successful and managed to find Setsuna. Fortunately he didn´t have to intervene so far.

-LOL! These terrestrials are really pathetic. they hardly have energy. And their weapons are a joke. - Luas laughed.-

-Without the group of warriors and those idiots to protect them, this human race worth nothing.- Zaedón added and addressing his "ally" he commented sarcastically .- I am sorry that we have come for you in vain. Surely you would have preferred something much more exciting.

-You should not belittle the terrestrials. - Lornd suggested with a neutral tone that he struggled to maintain. - They could give you some surprise.

-Do they possess any secret weapons that they have not used so far? - Questioned Luas.-

-Not that I know, except nuclear missiles.- His interlocutor commented.-

-Bah! - They cannot use that against us. We are too fast and we would destroy them as soon as we see them approaching. - The interlocutor mocked, sentencing.- What a primitive and miserable planet! I do not understand the reason of our Lord's interest.

-I suppose you have had to offend him a lot, he does not usually take so much trouble for anyone.- Zaedón declared, addressing the saiyajin now with a more considered tone than before.-

-It is an honor for me to have been able to provoke that kind of reaction.- Lornd could now say, being sincere, at least in part.- So Gralas is upset with me.

-He won´t tolerate interruptions or insults from you insolent .-  Luas who seemed more given to talk, replied .- So I am very sorry for your planet.

-It's not my planet. - The saiyan stated categorically, adding with almost careless tint. - I only care if Sailor Pluto does not suffer damage. For the rest, if Gralas wants this piece of rock, let him have it.

At those words his companions looked at each other with surprise. It was Zaedón who said in a tone that was thoughtful and conciliatory.

-Well, that might interest our boss. Although, what about your brother and the others?

-If I got him and the others to stop being a problem. Would Gralas be willing to reach an agreement? - Lornd wanted to know.-

Once again the aliens exchanged glances between astonished and reflective.

-That is something that could be discussed.- Zaedón nodded.- I will contact the master Gralas as soon as I have the opportunity.

His interlocutor nodded, crossing his arms. Now he adopted a hieratic and almost impenetrable posture. That surprised his enemies. On the other hand Pluto woke up with pain in the temples and almost in the rest of her body. Her left cheek was swollen, her right eye too. She felt quite weak but that dream had done her well despite everything.

-I do not know how long it would have been.- She said to herself still stunned.- If at least I had my scepter ...

However, those guys had confiscated it. So she did not know where they could have kept it. At least she could feel it when she invoked her power, at the moment it was better not to play that card. As soon as she could gather strength, she got up to explore her surroundings. She was still locked in her dungeon, trying to find something to be found. But that room seemed to have no fissures. Pluto could only go around and pray that they would find her ... so she remembered another conversation she had with her sovereigns, shortly after separating from Lornd. The girl had met them at Mamoru's house. Informally, at least apparently, since the subject was something very serious. While sitting on a sofa in the living room, she listened attentively to her sovereigns.

-Then Setsuna. Do you know the extent of what we are asking, is not it? - Mamoru asked.

-Yes ... Majesty.- She could reply.-

-You do not need to call me Majesty here. Leave that for the palace label. - He replied more jovially, but then returned to the seriousness in his expression and added.- We do not choose you at random. Among all our guardians, only you can be able to succeed.

-We are jeopardizing a lot in this.- Usagi observing her in turn with gravity, even with some regret. Especially when adding - Believe that we would not have asked you if it was not strictly necessary and fundamental.

-I fully understand the importance of what is at stake.- The questioned assent.- And I will not lie to you. At first I felt a sense of anguish for having to give up so much and for not knowing what I was going to find. But after a few days things have been much better than I could have imagined.

That made her interlocutors smile. Usagi put a hand on her partner and friend shoulder to affirm more relieved.

-You do not know how happy we are hearing that. Although, even so, you do not ignore that very difficult moments will come.

- Yes ... - Pluto mused.-

-And you cannot do anything to avoid them. It will have to be like that.- Mamoru affirmed.-

-I know. And I am willing because the welfare of all is above my own. I am here to serve you and to do what is necessary in order to maintain peace. - The young woman  asserted decisively.- Even lying if necessary ... Although I hope that it wasn´t necessary. -She sighed now, looking up at the ceiling. -

-I hope you do not need and, most importantly, you hate deception or concealment.- Usagi agreed, however, nuanced.- But sometimes we are forced to carry out things that we do not like at all ... all for the higher good ...

Her listener nodded slowly, now returning from her thoughts sitting on that pallet, in that cell that kept her prisoner ...

-Well, things are running.- I thought.- I hope everything goes well ...

For their part, Usagi and Mamoru were apart from the rest. They exchanged glances and also observed some of their friends. It was the girl who told her boyfriend.

-It's still too soon. We cannot risk our operation on the Hidden Face of the Moon.

-No, they're not ready yet. - He agreed. - I hope Roy succeeds and can release Setsuna without discovering that.

-They will be hidden.- Usagi commented.- We warned them before our friend left. They will not be announced. Except in case of extreme need.

-We hope that does not happen. She is not ready. - Mamoru asserted with the accomplice and worried assent of his partner.- She still has too much to learn.

The hours passed and even a  whole day passed, at last Roy visualized the Moon. Wearing a space suit, he disembarked and, using a tracking radar, he located the source of the waves, a large dome. The boy discovered an access door and vehicles entering. Thanks to his speed he entered quickly before the big gates were closed. Once he made sure there was adequate pressure and atmospheres, he took off his suit and hid it. He wandered around the base posing as another mercenary. He managed to find out where the dungeons were listening to some conversations, thanks to the translator who facilitated him in the Masters Corporation, and went there. Meanwhile, Gralas, sitting on a kind of throne, was listening to one of his lieutenants.

- My lord, the Earth is already under our control, will we get rid of the human woman and the saiyajin?

-Do not be so impatient! -The tyrant laughed. - For that purpose I have requested the presence of the powerful Trihar. To take care of him. But first I will make him suffer by killing that female in front of his face without being able to avoid it.

-The powerful Trihar!, - the officer muttered, turning white at times. - Are you sure  master Gralas?

- Leave everything to me.- He answered with a confident tone to indicate him. - Now go for the prisoner, it's time to start the fun.

- But if we kill her, the space warrior will destroy Luas and Zaedón.

-So what? - The tyrant replied without any trace of concern. - They are replaceable. Come on, go once.

- Yes master - the minion replied by bowing and then away from there to the prison rooms. -

Just then Zaedón communicated with his master. Gralas appeared on his screen with strangeness.

-What happens? Is something wrong?

-Master Gralas.I would say that I have some interesting news. – That guy commented.-

-What news are those? – His boss wanted to know.- Speak!

The warrior explained that conversation he had with the Saiyajin. At first Gralas was skeptical but then seemed interested and spoke thoughtfully.

-So he told you that. Maybe it's not a bad idea after all.

-According to him, if we forgive his brother and the rest of his friends, the Earth could be ours without a fight. He only worries them and the warrior Pluto. - His subordinate told him.-

-Okay, tell him I'll think about it.- Gralas retorted, who immediately ordered to his envoy.- Now you must  finish conquering that ridiculous planet. Then we'll see.

Zaedón bowed just before his image disappeared from the screen. Gralas then sketched what might look like a cynical smile moving his bulbous head and sentencing.

-What an idiot! He has believed the lies of that saiyajin. Right away you will see Zaedón what the reality is. Although if that stupid Lornd thinks he can fool me for a moment, he's wrong. Soon the powerful Trihar will arrive to settle the score. - And then he repeated in a louder voice his closest henchmen. - Bring that miserable human here!

Meanwhile Roy came to the area of ​​the dungeons, hiding behind some stairs. The place was very large and he had no idea where Setsuna could be, he could not detect her aura with his translation technique. So he decided to wait and after half an hour his patience paid off. A warrior appeared there and called the guards.

- Bring me the prisoner, Gralas wants me to take her to his presence.

The guards obeyed and after a few moments reappeared with Setsuna in chains.

-What do you want now? - she snapped with a hostile tone. -

- It's time for you to meet with your little friend.- The official laughed. -

Then Roy came out, with two very quick punches he eliminated the guards while Gralas' lieutenant was facing him.

- An intruder! - he shouted - general alarm! ..

- Do not be so loud - the boy replied by launching a series of blows that hit that guy on the floor completely out of commission. -

- Roy, thank God! - Setsuna exclaimed jubilantly. -

- Damned bastards, how they left you!- He replied, concern about her status.-

-Don't worry about that, I'm fine.- She was able to say it.-

- It's time to go home - he said grabbing the girl and disappearing with her concentrating on the energy of their friends. - Hold on!

They reappeared on the island of Masters where they were greeted with joy. Roy destroyed the chains that were imprisoning her and then added with a smile after giving the girl a bean.

- Now I'll warn my brother, I'm sure he'll want to know this.

Setsuna ate it at first hard and then immediately she felt that repairing tingling feeling as a brand new woman in just a few moments.

-I'm very glad to see that you're fine.- Usagi smiled giving her a hug.-

-Thank you so much.- The aforementioned replied.-

Then the rest of her friends greeted her effusively as well. Roy smiled winking at Usagi who nodded. Then, without losing a second, he transported himself concentrating on Lornd's energy. Just appeared next to him saw that he had connected a large screen. Gralas' minions laughed, obviously they did not know that Setsuna had been rescued but, as soon as Lornd felt the energy of his brother and saw him he supposed it. Roy nodded, raising a thumb to confirm it. Zaedón and Luas also saw him, although evidently oblivious to the new ones he brought.

-Are you still alive? - Zaedón screamed in disgust, commanding the king of the saiyajin. - Lornd kill him.

- I'm afraid you're not going to be able to give me more orders, you scum. I'm very sorry for you -  the warrior said making his knuckles creak with delight. -

-But what are you saying? You were talking about making a deal a moment ago. - Luas was surprised. -

-I'm afraid I'm not interested anymore.- The saiyajin smiled perfidiously. - The conditions have changed.

-Will you leave me one of them? - Roy asked in a funny tone. -

- No, not this time. They are mine, all mine! - Lornd snorted that in a fraction of a second, he disintegrated Luas using a discharge of energy. -

-What you have done you fool? - Zaedón shouted alarmed to threaten each time with greater expression of terror. - Your female will die.

- I do not believe it. - Roy crooned, crossed his arms. -

-Now I'll settle the score with you! - Lornd thundered, attacking that alien who could not react when the saiyajin drew his sword and divided him into several pieces that disintegrated with a powerful bolt of energy to rivet with pleasure. - See you bastard!

The image of Gralas that had witnessed all that happened called them from the screen. Although he did not seem at all worried, not even annoyed when he commented.

- All right, I knew you were a liar, saiyajin. Like all of your miserable race.

- I had to say something to buy time with your henchmen. - The aforementioned replied with a smile of triumph, more to add. - Now it is going to be your turn to be suppressed.

However, his interlocutor watched him with a sinister look in those little eyes. He seemed to rejoice to hear that and replied amused and sarcastic.

-It has been a good show, it will serve you as a warm-up to face my next envoy.

- Now that Setsuna is free you can send me all the clowns you want. I will do the same to them and when I put your hands on your filthy body it will not be so funny to you – Lornd threatened him. -

- Well, do not be so selfish, leave some to others - Roy asked with amused mockery. -

- Laugh now that you can, soon you will lose the desire of it – Gralas replied without altering his cruel and cynical face. -

-Oh really?-  Lornd answered defiantly as he assured. - You'll see how we laugh when I crush you with my own hands while you beg me for mercy.

- I do not think so - the tyrant refuted that revealed him not without satisfaction - you will not have it so easy because before you will have to face Trihar.

-Trihar? - Lornd repeated, turning pale, which surprised his brother. - You cannot be serious.

- You're not so sure of yourself now, right? – Gralas mocked. - We'll see if you can beat him, which I doubt very much.

-Who is that Trihar? - Roy asked, who was confused by the face of fear that his brother exhibited now. -

- He is one of the most powerful warriors in the galaxy.- Lornd answered. - His strength, as I've heard, is prodigious, and not even with my third level of super warrior I'm sure I can beat him.

-But what are you saying? – His brother smiled incredulously. - That cannot be. Besides, the others and I are here.

-That's! - Mocked Gralas – You better prepare for the show. Trihar will arrive within two Earth days. So take advantage to say goodbye to your friends and your miserable world, I do not think that after his passage  there were anything on this planet still standing. Hahaha!

- Shut up, you fucking nasty bug! - Roy snapped destroying the screen with lightning. – End of transmission, jerk. – he riveted ironically. -

- If you want to help me in any way, you will have to train in the Corner of Soul and Time with me, - Lornd suggested him - so that you reach the third level and you can learn a new fighting technique.

- There's no time to waste, - his brother replied. - I will tell others, the more we are better, if that guy is as hard as you say. But I do not think it's that bad.

- Oh, he really is. You do not know his reputation. - Lornd asserted. -

His companion gave him a restless look. If his brother said that certainly would not be for less. The king of the saiyajin did not fear anything easily. So they came back quickly to tell the others what happened. The first thing was that everyone was glad to know that the attack on Earth had been repelled and that Setsuna was free and safe. Lornd gave him a meaningful hug that made the rest look the other way amused and somewhat embarrassed. However, upon hearing the news of that formidable warrior that sent Gralas, concern spread again among them.

- So that Trihar is really such an strong being? - Diamond asked, taking one hand to his chin. -

- According to my brother, yes, he is – Roy replied, adding decisively. - That's why we're going to train hard. So come with us, all the help can be little.

- Okay, to the training room, right? - Nephrite supposed. -

- We could not train enough outside, there are only two days left until that monster arrives. - Lornd reminded them. -

- Be very careful – Petz asked them - those guys do not go around with jokes.

- And call us when you finish – Esmeralda added. -

Everyone agreed to it and between Roy and Lornd they were transported to Heaven, there they asked permission to use the place. Landar appeared and authorized them, although not for a whole day.

- You have little time left to use - he reminded them. - And I think that with only three hours you will have more than enough.

- Are not the masters Son Goku, or Piccolo, around here? - Diamond wanted to know.-

-No, very much I fear that their own commitments claim them.- The magician retorted.-

-Whatever it is, we will have to make do without them.- Nephrite affirmed.-

-Yes, and time is running out.- Ail reminded them.-

- I agree - Lornd nodded. - Come on guys, we have work - he  told them opening the door of the room. -

So they trained hard and the king of the saiyajin taught them the technique he said he had learned in his last trips. Exhausted, they left at three o'clock, which for them had been a month and a half.

-Now what do we do? - Sapphire asked. -

- We will take a well-deserved rest.- Ail replied affirming convinced - we have already trained a lot.

- So we have a free day. - Roy declared fully in agreement with that idea to propose. - Let's call our women.

The idea was received with general approval and enthusiasm. Although returning a little to the next fight Diamond commented with visible confidence.

- That technique is impressive, I'm convinced that you'll beat that guy without anybody's help.

- I hope so, - Lornd replied. - Now let's go back.

They returned to Masters Island since the girls had not moved from there. They were received with curiosity to know the type of technique they had been learning, but, for the boys and after a month and a half without seeing them, they only told one thing.

- Let's go to bed and then I'll explain it to you! - It was the anxious general tone. –

And the girls agreed to it, with satisfaction, wishing that their partners would train on more occasions. So that day went by and the next, none left the island, since it was the headquarters of operations. Much more relaxed after spending time with their fellow sentimental, they reviewed the technique to get everything to go perfectly. They went to bed, (this time to sleep) with the conviction that this would be the case. And they woke up awakened by Daniel and Mimet who reported a great point of energy that was approaching the Earth with great speed.

- It will be here in about five minutes – Daniel advised, adding impressed. - It has an incredible speed!

- We already have on-screen visualization- his partner intervened after that time. -

On the large central monitor, the cameras picked up a powerful alien levitating high above them that Lornd recognized as Trihar. Cobalt in color, with six arms and a large size, he had a humanoid face that seemed sculpted in edges and his oblique and yellow eyes reflected a great cruelty. He seemed to communicate with someone with a kind of transmitter that he carried in his head.

- Well- Trihar said with a voice similar to a reverberating buzz. - Where are those insects that I have to tear apart? I hope these pathetic creatures will last me long enough to have some fun. I would not like to have wasted my time on this long trip at all.

- Do not worry, I assure you – it was the answer of Gralas, obviously pleased by the wishes of his ally for what he added. - Then you will free to destroy this planet if you are willing to do so.

- Of course I am free to do what I want -His interlocutor replied sharply. -Remember that I'm not at your service. I have only agreed to come to this miserable world because you promised me an interesting fight. Someone capable of measuring with me.

- And you'll have it, you'll have it – Gralas agreed very conciliatorily realizing his previous slip. - I have not lied to you, you can check it when they appear, if they dare, of course.

- They must have run away knowing I would come, - the alien boasted - you should not tell them who it was, my reputation is well known throughout the galaxy.

Nevertheless, the brothers who, along with the others, had heard the words of Trihar, were transported near him.

- That's what you think - Lornd said, assuring him- we will face you and we will defeat you.

-Wow! - The alien exclaimed, looking at them amused to spit with disdain. - You will not tell me they're just two miserable saiyajin. And this is what you call an interesting fight, Gralas?

He did not get a response from his interlocutor, but from Roy.

- You do not know who we are, you idiot. But we're going to prove it to you immediately. -And having said that he became a third-level super warrior, and Lornd seconded him. - In addition we are two against one.- He added quite confidently. -

- We can fight separately- Lornd proposed. - So you can see that we are righteous.

- LOL! That has been funny - Trihar answered sentencing with sufficiency. - Not a hundred of you together would make me ticklish. I will show you.

He appeared and reappeared next to them beating them in an instant. Both Roy and Lornd fell from a great height until they were able to recover. They returned to their adversary, attacking him with a rain of blows. But Trihar stopped them and dodged without apparent difficulty. From the communications center of the island, the combat was followed by others. Diamond meanwhile commented to the warriors in which the training had been.

- Lornd showed us a technique called fusion. He learned it from his saiyajin ancestors in Heaven.

-What is this technique about? - Ami was interested. -

- It is about two people join in one that has much more strength than the simple sum of both – Diamond explained. -

-That's great! - Usagi exclaimed, but then she objected, - but I do not see that they have tried it yet.

- They have to be careful. - Nephrite clarified - the energies of those that merge must equal, so their potential forces should be as similar as possible. Also, you can only be like this for half an hour. Then it takes another half to do it again.

- Yes, first they wanted to see if they were able to defeat that monster separately, you know how proud the saiyajin are. If they can do it in a conventional way they want an interesting fight before an easy victory – Ail added . -

- Well, they should stop thinking about that nonsense. More when the fate of the Earth is at stake. - An annoyed Bertie declared crossing her arms to add.- I'll talk to Roy about the priorities when they beat that bug.

- It's useless! - Setsuna sighed with resignation. - Space warriors are like that.

- But I am afraid that in this case it is not that they win easily or difficultly. It's just that they're not making it, - A worried Tom commented as everyone followed the battle for the screen. -

- We will go - Sapphire intervened - we will help them to defeat him.

- We will also like to intervene – Uranus added. -

- It is not an enemy that you can face. I do not want to offend you but you are not up to it.- Diamond told her to point out even with concern. - Look how Roy and Lornd are fighting, at their maximum level and they are not able to dominate him between the two of them together.

-Damn it! - Haruka spat, clenching her fists. -

But even if she did not like it, she had to admit that Diamond's words were true. The same as her companions who, astonished, witnessed this fight of colossal proportions. The auras of the contenders clashed as well as their punches and kicks. The Super Saiyajin were fighting with all the strength and dexterity they possessed, even though their adversary stood firm without losing ground.

- The best thing is that we are going to take refuge in a safe place.- Ail intervened when he saw that. -

- Because of the power that monster has, I do not think that  place exists.- Sapphire objected. -

- You're right, sweetheart - Petz nodded grabbing an arm of his boyfriend. -

In the heights the fight continued but neither Roy nor Lornd managed to overcome the terrible Trihar. Despite fighting both at once against him. He was bombarded with energy beams whose shock wave hit the ground, causing the island to wobble and forcing everyone to hold on to where they could not fall. But as soon as the explosion dissipated, his enemy remained unharmed, laughing mockingly as the two super warriors gasped with the effort.

-And that's all you have? Do not you know how to do anything else? - the alien snapped with contempt. -

And without his rivals could almost react, hit Roy so fast and strong that he threw him to the ground. This stopped being a super warrior being unconscious.

- Have you seen that! - Diamond exclaimed from the island urging the others - we have to go and help them, now!

All came out  immediately to help Roy. Beruche was very worried, but Tom reassured her. As soon as they arrived with their friend, they revived him and gave him a bean that recovered the boy immediately.

- We have it very badly. He is too strong for us - he informed them with an uneasy gesture rising from the ground still staggering - it will be necessary to try the fusion.

Meanwhile in Heaven Landar continued to see the fight with uneasiness. At his side two old acquaintances commented that.

- Those idiots. They are being defeated by a petty bug! – The shorter one of them snapped, with dark hair raised in tip.-

-Don't be like that, Vegeta. That guy is strong. - his partner, of similar hair and more stature, rebuked.-

-Do not be ridiculous, Kakaroto! Any of us would end that ass in a second. Even my son Trunks and your son Goten when they were little could have beat him. – Vegeta sentenced crossing his arms to add with dyes of disappointment .- And those two are our descendants and the princes of the saiyajin now? ...

- Give them time. They have to progress. - His patient friend insisted.-

-I would sweep that bug just with one strike.- Vegeta insisted.-

-You know very well that your time is over. At least in that universe. - Landar reminded them. -

-It is true. We cannot intervene directly, but calmly. We teach them the fusion very well ... and the odd thing that we have been perfecting.- Goku affirmed faithful to his optimistic personality.-

His irritated interlocutor shook his head, though he continued to watch that fight imperturbably. Things were not going too well. Lornd, on the other hand, attacked the alien without making a scar on him. Trihar,  however, had fun hitting him with his six arms at pleasure, until he sent him to the ground after giving him a hard punishment. The king of the saiyajin could resist to ask for a bean, as soon as it was given and recovered, Diamond declared.

- Now we have to attack.

- Do not even think about it, it's not an enemy that you can face. - Lornd stopped him. -

- Damn! the Prince of Nemesis replied, annoyed. - How can we not fight against him?

- I'm afraid you're right, brother. If Roy and Lornd have not been able to handle him, we have no chance. - Sapphire had to admit, with the assent of the others. -

-How do you feel now? - Haruka asked with a marked tinkle adding more seriously. - Now you will understand what we feel when you tell us that we cannot intervene.

- Yes, I owned you that. - Diamond smiled admitting it with sportsmanship. - You're right I'm sorry.

- No harm done - the sailor smiled in turn. -

- But we can also merge - Nephrite interjected. -

- Wait for us to do it. If we failed, you would be the only hope. - Roy said and added addressing to his brother. - Ready Lornd?

He nodded, so the two of them stood a couple of meters away and proceeded to perform strange dance-like steps, eventually leaning to one side until they joined their fingers while shouting at the same time.

-Fusion!

There was a golden-white glow that momentarily blinded everyone. When they recovered their vision, before them stood a single individual, turned into a level three super-warrior. It was vaguely similar to both.

-Oh dear! - exclaimed the astonished Beruche - I cannot distinguish which of the two is ...

-Who are you? - Setsuna asked with the same gesture of surprise. -

- My name is Loroy.- The warrior answered with a strange resonant voice to affirm almost by way of boasting. - And I am the most powerful warrior in the galaxy.

In order to endorse his words in an instant he rose to the position of Trihar who had been watching the scene with curiosity. Loroy gave him a powerful blow that threw his enemy against a distant mountain which was disintegrated with the impact.

- Now he is going to crush him! - Ail exclaimed raising a fist affirming. - His strength is incredible. We will not need to intervene.

- On the one hand it is a pity- Nephrite sighed adding with his unmistakable ironic touch. - So much training for nothing and I had an appointment with my financial advisor and I canceled it in order to go to time and soul corner ...

But things were not even decided. His enemy recovered quite quickly and counterattacked by hitting Loroy who again went to the ground, although this time he slowed down in the landing, doing it well. The alien descended only a few tens of meters above him.

-It seems you know how to fight better now! - Trihar exclaimed, sketching what looked like a smile, because he had no teeth, sentencing later - but it will not do you any good.

- Well, maybe I am only the second best fighter in the galaxy - Loroy replied with a shrug, leaving his friends petrified. -

- But what are you saying shi...! - Diamond shouted, struggling, despite the tenseness of the moment, for being politically correct and not ending that word. - What  can we do?

Loroy rose again while responding smiling.

- It was a joke, now I'm going to fight seriously.

The ones below breathed a sigh of relief.

- Thank goodness – Minako said, adding – He scared me!

- Yes, I saw it too bad - Rei confessed. -

- Yes, because if he cannot do it... - Makoto added snorting uneasily. -

- Yes, imagine what could we do. – Usagi ended that sentence with her gesture showing also concern. -

Sailor Moon looked towards the sky as if in this way she wanted to give something to understand. In the heights, Landar nodded slowly, muttering.

- Be patient Serenity ... they should make it.

Loroy returned to the charge and attacked his adversary. They both engaged in a spiral of increasingly violent blows in which the fusion of the saiyajin seemed to have an advantage.

- It's great, I'm sure Loroy will win! - Rei exclaimed, and adding more slowly and with some annoyance. - I feel a little useless, I have not had the opportunity to locate Setsuna nor will I have to fight.

- Well girl, I'm glad. Better leave that bug to the merger of Lornd and Roy - Usagi said sighing with relief. -

- That's because you're a cowardice - her partner smiled with clear bad intention. -

-But what did you say? - Her interlocutor replied saying. - I can face whoever.

- Ha, ha I doubt it ...- Sailor Mars answered ironically. -

-Do you want me to hit you in the nose so you can check it? - Usagi asked, pecking at times. -

- That's what I'd like to see, - Her fellow sailor answered, displaying out her tongue. -

- You're asking for it Rei - Sailor Moon threatened  turning red with anger. -

- Okay, Ami said, placing herself between them and admonishing them. - You should be ashamed, the only fight that should worry us is up there.

So she pointed to the sky and everyone stared at the fate of the battle, which calmed the spirits between Usagi and Rei that from looking the other way they embarrassed and became astonished by the force of the blows between both contenders. In the meantime, Loroy had hurt Trihar by sending him a kind of indigo fluid similar to blood. The alien, far from his initial condescension, was now very angry.

-Did you dare to hurt me damn insect? ...- He shouted out of his mind - Now you're going to see!

-What's wrong? - Loroy mocked, paraphrasing his rival now. -Are you tired? Or do you not know how to do anything else?

- Now I will show you what I am capable of! - his enemy thundered increasing his power sensibly. - You have forced me to transform, it is something that bothers me but once I do you will regret it.

-Transform yourself? - Loroy asked in astonishment. -

By all answer his enemy emitted a great bright indigo light. Wrapped in an aura of that tone, Trihar pulled out two more arms and a pair of horns on his head, while the color of his body became light beige.

- Now, I'll finish with you and those insects down there.- He sentenced with clear intention to fulfill his threat. -

And materialized a huge energy ball that launched against the planet before the faces of horror of all. Loroy reacted quickly by concentrating his strength ...

-Kamehamehaaa- He screamed attacking that sphere that he managed to push away from the planet.-

After a few seconds that burst, illuminating  the sky completely. The group had to cover their eyes. The astonished Ami immediately made some preliminary calculations, aided by Daniel and Mimet.

-The explosion has taken place at a distance of more than two million kilometers. Even so, the radiance has been blinding.- The sailor said.- Judging by the amount of energy, that could have destroyed the Earth several times.

-Yes, that ball and the energy wave of Loroy were more powerful than all the nuclear arsenal of our planet multiplied by ten thousand.- A perplexed Mimet added.-

A cold sweat ran through the bodies of all the listeners. Setsuna herself now gauged to what extent her task was vital, not only for Earth but perhaps for the entire Galaxy. Her sovereigns had not exaggerated in the least.

-And all of this has happened partly because of me.- She thought.- He was willing to do anything for me ...

Meanwhile the alien attacked Loroy with a rain of punches that he suffered. Trihar was now much faster and more powerful than before. The merger of the warriors, seriously wounded, had to land on the ground, while the others were ready to intervene.

- Look! - Sapphire exclaimed between astonished and horrified. – That monster has become even stronger.

- Eh Loroy take this – Tom shouted throwing a bean that Loroy took and he ate at once, but it did not seem to help much. -

-Why does not it take effect? - Ail asked as surprised as the rest. -

- Apparently the effect of the beans is proportional- Nephrite answered insightfully. - Now there are two people in one. And they need a lot more energy to recover.

-Just for a short time, - Diamond said, consulting his watch with visible concern - they only have ten minutes left to keep merge. What are we going to do if the deadline passes and they have not managed to beat that monster?

- Then we will have it very bad- Ail responded with a marked pessimistic tone. -

- Let's merge ourselves - Sapphire proposed. - We are not as powerful as them but if we fight by their side we will achieve anything.

The others agreed with the idea and proceeded to merge. Nephrite with Diamond and Ail with Sapphire. They formed two warriors named respectively Zafil and Diaphrite, the girls looked at them incredulous.

- Wow, now we cannot love them separately.- Emerald could say. -

- It is true - Petz smiled maliciously to propose – we will have to share them.

- Well, as their vigor increases, I think they could give us a lot of satisfaction, right? Amanda? - Emerald asked funny girl who had just arrived from Europe. -

- Well, - smiled timidly the questioned added astonished - the truth is that I do not go threesomes. Although, if they were two men separately ... .- She finished with tone between sweet and mocking. – Maybe I would think twice.

- But come on, how can you talk about that now? - Bertie reproached them watching them astonished. - At a time like this and you to devote this moment to think about those things.

They all agreed on that not without some embarrassment, with a great deal of sweat beading their heads.

-You're right. I'm sorry.- The journalist apologized.-

-It is for easing the tension.- Emerald added also feeling embarrassed.-

-We hope our boys will be luckier.- Petz sighed.-

Meanwhile, the two warriors rose up attacking at the same time, but it was useless. Trihar hit Zafil separating them from the force of the impact. But since they had merged only for a few moments they could do it again right away. Diaprhite came down to their aid while the merged saiyan tried to contain Trihar with little success.

- I will not hold much more! - Loroy shouted harshly punished by his enemy. -You have to help me.

- This will not help us, we must take the next step – Zafil said. -

- Try the polyfusion? .. - Diaprhite asked alleging - it will last less and it will take a few minutes but it is the only solution we have.

They both nodded and concentrated, when they raised their forces in unison they shouted.

-Fusion!....

Everyone was impressed. Tom said stunned.

- Now the four have joined!

- I do not understand anything - Usagi muttered with pinpoint eyes. -

- It is very clear foolish, now the four form a single warrior - Rei replied. -

- But that will make their union time decrease exponentially. - Ami deduced - their molecular structure will become more unstable. - As she realized that everyone was looking at her, surprised by her words, she replied in a more colloquial way. - I mean, they'll spend less time together.

- Well, I do not know about the others, but Loroy's time is over. - Mamoru pointed alarmed. -

Indeed, the time ended and suddenly that fabulous warrior separated into his two original components. Trihar laughed sentencing.

- Now you will not last me even two seconds, this fight has lost all interest!

So he was ready to kill them when he suffered a blow from the new warrior Diazafitel. That by throwing the alien several hundred meters away he bombarded him with powerful rays of energy.

- If we had one more hour we would finish him - Lornd retorted trying to recover from the exhaustion that the merger had caused. -

But Trihar had come out of the cloud of explosions caused by the rays of Diazafitel. And he answered Lornd in a mocking tone.

- Look what you say imbecile, fear makes you delirious! But I'd like you to give me a more interesting fight. - As he finished saying the phrase, he started to beat Diazafitel, who, despite having a very high power, could hardly defend himself.-

The fusion time was also very short, as Ami had predicted and in the middle of the fight it was divided into two Diaprhite and Zafil

- Oh no! - Tom exclaimed with the same alarmed gesture of the rest. -

Although it was Trihar who seemed to have fun commenting.

-You have not put up with much to say, ha, ha, ha, ha!

So he grabbed both of them with two of their arms and slammed them to the ground. Leaving them out of action.

- This is already finished ... do not you have more tricks in the sleeve so I can have fun? – The alien laughed sighing tiredly. - The truth is that at least I have had to do something. It was ten thousand Earth years ago that I was not forced to transform myself.

And as the alien released his tirade, from below Mimet had thought about helping her friends. She could not think of anything else but to get hold of a portable rocket launcher and target Trihar by firing a projectile. It crashed into the alien who did not seem to notice it. But the smoke from the explosion covered him completely and the girl shrieked with leaps of joy and making a V with the fingers of her right hand.

-Mimet has done it, Mimet has done it! – She shouted euphoric - I've got it again!

But as soon as the smoke dissipated, Trihar remained suspended in the air without accusing the impact at all. The girl seeing him again and snuggled up after Sailor Jupiter.

- Oh dear, how tough that guy is! - She muttered in a voice choked with fear. -

- Get out of there Mimet!- Makoto asked almost more stiff than scared. - e's going to see us.

But Trihar ignored the humans who looked at him from the ground.

-What were we talking about before they interrupted us? ...- there was a dense silence and the alien responded to himself. - I remember, - he said to Lornd and added even with a voice that seemed cordial. - Did you say you needed an hour? Well, I'll wait a terrestrial hour to see the pathetic intent you want to prepare against me and then I'll kill you all. Hahaha! - And having said that, it rose in the air, losing himself into the clouds. -

- It seems fair to me - Lornd smiled telling his companions - at least he has left us time to prepare.

- Well, let's hurry, added Roy. - You have to wake those up.

They went to the two fused warriors who were still senseless, as soon as they were revived they waited twenty minutes for the fusion of both to end. After the time they had to wait another half hour to move on to the next phase of the plan. Taking advantage of those minutes, Lornd explained his idea to everyone.

- It's not going to be easy, - the saiyan warned - it's about making a fusion of all the warriors. We would achieve a warrior of incredible strength and we could defeat him.

- But the bad thing is that the fusion time will be very short - Diamond objected. - We are too many and if we fail ...

Everyone nodded gravely, it was very clear that they would not have another chance. They would play everything to a single card.

- That will be better than fighting separately and that is the only thing we have - Roy replied. - So at least there will be an opportunity to beat him.

-And what if I manipulate the Space Time ?, maybe I could give you a little more time- Setsuna proposed . -

- That would be great! – Michiru exclaimed.-

- Yes, you could give them an advantage, but you could die. - Haruka commented with concern.-

That made everything look at Setsuna with fear. Lornd even said taking her by the shoulders.

-Do not ever  think in doing that! We will find a way to beat him.

-Look.- Pluto serenely replied.- If I must sacrifice myself for this whole planet and you, so be it. I'm a warrior. It is my duty. - Although seeing the worried face of her interlocutor immediately smiled and said qualifying that. - Besides, if I stop the time only a few moments I will not be in danger. I have broken that taboo before. The bad thing is that it will only be a few seconds. I do not know if that would be enough for you.

- Any help in this battle will suit us, no matter how small it could be. You have great power. But better reserve that possibility in case we needed it. As a last resort. - The king of the saiyajin prudently suggested. -

- We have little time left, can you really do it? - Minako asked, visibly nervous as were the rest. -

- Yes, do not worry. - Sapphire reassured her. -

- We will entertain him if necessary- Makoto courageously offered herself. -

- Yes, if there is no other way - Minako sighed, putting on the tie that held her long blond hair. -

- I hope that it wouldn´t be necessary - Rei mused visibly distressed. -

- Now I do agree with you - Usagi whispered to her friend, not as convinced as in her previous statement. -

And she looked up again. Now the magician sighed commenting in a quiet voice ...

- Things are getting difficult down there ... I hope everything goes well ...

-Do you not know what will happen? - Son Goku inquired, affirming surprised.- You always seem so calm that I thought everything was controlled.

-Not friend, at least there are not control on my part. - The old man replied enigmatically.-

Meanwhile, Roy and Lornd on one side and the others on the other set out to merge. Formed Loroy and Diazafitel both joined in the final fusion, forming a warrior of impressive appearance. He was very powerful, and his energy impressive.

-What's your name?" -The astonished Beruche asked, thinking of a long and unpronounceable name. -

All speculated with the possible name that the warrior would have, each of them more strange and long. They were interrupted by the warrior who said in a voice that seemed to bounce in an endless echo.

- Fusion. To unite the names of all that form me would be very complicated. So I'll call myself only Fusion. Now I must go to fight because my time ends very soon.

And without further delay he rose into the air and emitted a powerful gale of energy, Trihar was attracted to it.

- You still have a few minutes left - the alien said and asked jokingly. - Do not you want to live a little longer?

-I'm not worried about that, I'm going to beat you right now, - his interlocutor replied, hitting Trihar who accused the blow by bending by the force of the impact. -

Fusion finished him off with several rays of enormous energetic power that left Trihar badly wounded. His enemy counterattacked violently beating his rival who was also affected. A very level fight of blows began. Trihar moved away and his energy increased again growing in size. His arms were only reduced to two but his body was covered with spikes.

- Now I am at my maximum level of strength! - the alien exclaimed - I will annihilate you! – He thundered and grabbing Fusion he tried to crush him in his arms against his spiny body. - It's useless to resist, I'm going to crush you!

Fusion resorted to all his energies to get loose. He shouted to his companions.

- You must attack him with all your strength and all at once. Setsuna, prepare a temporary break, there's no other way out! ...

All the warriors and the Justicieras with the others concentrated, the time of Fusion was running out.

- Now I will reduce you to molecules! – Trihar exclaimed.-

The monster hit his enemy several times, knocking him to the ground. This one rose quickly throwing a powerful jet of energy against his rival. Trihar was blinded and was pushed against a wall of rocks.

-I'm not going to let you beat me! - the alien howled. -

- Setsuna, now! - Fusion shouted. -

-Stop time, I invoke you! - She ordered her turn aloud, waving her scepter. -

And the time stopped, only Fusion could move and the companions of the Pluto Warrior seemed to make a great effort. The fused poly warrior took the opportunity to concentrate all his energies on a final attack. Time ran again and Setsuna joined the warriors to Tom, Mamoru and the girls who threw all their energies against the alien. Fusion did the same and the two rays converged on their enemy as the group watched them with expressions between supplicants and hopeful.

- It has to be the final blow! - Michiru exclaimed. -

-Let's go, mates !, with everything we have. - They were encouraged by Makoto using all their energy to launch their attack. -

-It's now or never. - Mars asserted after doing the same. -

-We have given all our power. - Mercury affirmed that she was consulting the measurement of it in her scanner. -

-All to just one card. - Venus declared that she was also panting from the effort. -

-We will make it. - Uranus said exhausted too, like the rest. -

-Don't doubt it.- Saturn said.-

-Of course! - Usagi agreed to hold on to Mamoru who was not much better either. -

-For the future of this world, we better not fail. - Emerald affirmed.-

-We will not fail- A convinced Cooan retorted.-

-well said little sister. - Petz supported her.-

-Well, we have to get it.- Bertie wished interlacing her hands as if praying.-

There was then a powerful explosion that threw Trihar into space while he was screaming madly when he saw that he was crumbling. He had been defeated! When he wanted to react to return the attack, he exploded. The tremendous shockwave threw everyone against the ground. There was enormous chaos that brought down some surrounding hills crushing under the rocks to the sum of all the warriors. At that time the time of Fusion was exhausted. The rest in the meantime got up trying to recover barely. After taking some beans. The one that most accused the exhaustion was the own Setsuna that was immediately helped by her companions.

-Do you feel well? - Haruka wanted to know with obvious concern in the face.-

Her friend nodded, with a slight smile. Then it was Usagi who approached, with a more serious gesture of her usual.

-It has been a commendable effort. But do not repeat it again. - She whispered with concern, to sentence. - There is a lot at stake and depends largely on you.

-I won´t.- Setsuna was able to mutter.-  I will not do it again...

-What's the matter, what are you talking about? - Haruka inquired without understanding.-

-Oh, you're welcome! – Sailor Moon exclaimed, recovering a more casual tone. - We'll have to go through the hairdresser. Our hair has been horrible with so much dust.

Uranus just shrugged. Together with Neptune and Saturn, they helped their friend and companion to their feet. Although they immediately noticed the chaos of rubble and crushed stones.

-Where are they? - Petz wanted to know looking in all directions.-

-I do not see anything.- An also worried Bertie added.-

-They must have been buried by all that.- Cooan said with palpable fear.-

-We'll find them even if we have to push away each stone with our hands.- Tom affirmed determined to do it.-

And it was then that Daniel and Mimet appeared with two sonars ... the blonde girl commented before the disbelief of the rest.

-With this we will detect them immediately ...

Fortunately, it was not necessary. Some of those stones began to fly away and little by little the boys were emerging ... They were exhausted, they could not even move, lying on the ground the boys could only sigh relieved.

-We've got it! - Roy cried despite everything, his voice choked with fatigue. -

- The difficult thing now it will be to get up - Sapphire muttered. -

- I do not have the strength to breathe. - The Lady of Fire could barely muster. -

- Nor I have - the Lady of the Wind, agreed. -

- We did it - the Lady of the Ray smiled, also lying on the ground, almost unable to move. -

- Once again - the Lady of the Ice said, as exhausted as the rest. -

- Let us write them down in the account – An smiled weakly Nephrite, who like the rest, was lying on the floor with arms and legs extended, declared with his typical irony.-

The sailors were not much better and the boys, who had starred in this intricate merger, with Tom and Mamoru were exhausted. Only Daniel and Mimet remained cool yet. She came dancing and humming with a full bag.

- Beans, delicious beans! - the girl was singing, shaking the bag like a popcorn seller in a movie theater asking, who wants a bean?

- Give me one and be quiet now! - Lornd asked dryly, he was not for jokes. -

- You'd have to be a little nicer, big guy.- Mimet replied, twisting his nose. - But well ... - she added with a mischievous smile.- This time you have earned it.

And that said she put one in the mouth of the saiyan who chewed it recovering almost immediately. He took another one to recover completely. Daniel on the other hand, had been giving beans to almost everyone and Mimet distributed to those who were missing. Then she also put one of those songs that she and his partner listened to at work. When everyone was finally recovered, the shouts and cheers began.

-Finally we have finished with him! - Tom sentenced exultantly. -

-Yes, and you have good taste for music. And this song comes to us beautifully. – A funny Roy commented. Besides, he was next to his friend of Kansas and began to sing accompanying the lyrics.- Alive and kicking ...

You have turned me on, you have woken me up

And like the sweetest cup, I want to share it with you

You woke me up, do not ever leave me, I'm here with you

Now it's all or nothing

because you say that you will follow me

You follow me, and I follow you.

And while the recoveries were extended and the boys hugged their respective couples they listened to that song with increasing good mood ...

What would they do if things go wrong?

What would you do if you go sinking?

What would they do if love wakes up?

What would you do when the flames consume you?

Who will correct the situation?

What would you do to make the illusion of life survive?

Who will bring calm to my storm?

Who will save you?

Alive and kicking.

In the end, all the boys of the Corner, together with Tom, put their arms behind their shoulders and danced, alternately raising one leg and the other.

Stay close to love, alive and passionate

Stay close to love, your true love, I live

You take me to the top and you made me see,

You woke me up, the feelings come

And the lights go on

But it is hard to believe

As if something so wonderful could not last

You take me to the home of magic

And there we will be together the two.

The girls laughed as Usagi looked at Heaven once more, but now with a relieved and smiling expression on her face...

- This time was for little, friend. But now it's time to celebrate. - She thought reflecting funny.- And Daniel and Mimet could not have been more successful with this song ...

What would they do if things go wrong?

What would you do if you go sinking?

What would they do if love wakes up?

What would you do when the flames consume you?

Who will correct the situation?

What would you do to make the illusion of life survive?

Who will bring calm to my storm?

Do not say goodbye

Do not say goodbye

In the last moments, who will save you?

Oh, alive and kicking

Stay close to love, your true love, alive and kicking

Oh, alive and kicking

Stay close to love, your true love, alive and kicking

(Alive and Kicking, Simple Minds, Credit to the author)

At the end of the song everyone melted into an embrace and clasped their hands, then met with their respective partners. However, there was one that did not join the celebration. The king of the Saiyajin remained static looking towards the Sky, but with a gesture of frustration.

-Let's go, - Mamoru wanted to encourage him.- Everything went well. The threat has been destroyed. Once again, thanks among others to you ...

- I have not finished yet, I must adjust the score with that damn Gralas. I'm going to crush him with my own hands!

- I seriously doubt you can find him now - Roy said when they finished that impromptu celebration. - He must have left. That guy will be a disgusting tyrant but he's not stupid. Let it be for this time and celebrate the victory with us, brother.

Indeed, as soon as Gralas heard through his transmitter that Trihar was defeated, he ordered his soldiers to set course for outer space. Swearing he would take revenge, he quickly left the solar system. Inside his ship, however, he entered his private room. There he commented with an unprecedented tone full of sorrow and humility in him, as if addressing someone.

- Again they have returned to disrupt my plans. I'm sorry for this new failure.

-Don't worry, - a serious voice, out of nowhere answered and sentenced. - Everything goes exactly as it should be.

-But. They have even been able to defeat Trihar. Despite being the best fighter in the galaxy. -The astonished extraterrestrial could replied and added with dyes even of surprise and admiration. - I still do not know how you could make him come!

-That's not a problem for me. And the loss of Trihar does not matter. The purpose of this story was not what you thought, Gralas. Now wait for events. When you must return, you will know.

The alien did not reply, he simply made a slight bow of his bulbous head and everything was silent ...

 On Earth they soon set up a party typical of the group. Those that Roy called victory parties, with karaoke, food and fun assured. Lornd finally stopped thinking about taking revenge on that damned tyrant and relaxed enjoying his brother and the rest of his friends company. He even allowed himself to have a few moments of greater intimacy with Setsuna, separated the two a little from the rest.

-Well, she sighed - Once again we made it. Thanks to everyone's effort

And as she finished the sentence she contemplated fun as Haruka on the piano and Michiru on the violin, they played for Tom and Roy to sing some of their songs, to the rest of the audience that applauded or danced with great animation. Her companion smiled also at seeing them and could say.

-It is difficult not to take affection to this world when I see my brother and the rest. It is worth fighting to save it.

-Yes- the girl agreed as she now directed her attention to the saiyajin, wanting to know.- What are you going to do?

-For a moment, I´ll rest a couple of days. Then I'll probably go back to space. I have to be on my guard in case this miserable rat comes up with a new plan.

-Listen. -She said now in a quiet voice. - I know that guy has done you a lot of damage, but believe me. It is not good that you live only to get revenge on him.

-And I do not. - Lornd assured her. - But unfortunately he is the one who is determined to attack me and all those I love. Until I end the threat he represents, I will never have peace. For now I would like to isolate a little on my own. Far from everything and think ...

-And when had you done it? - The girl inquired.- Would you like to continue being alone?

-Would you like it? - The warrior asked in turn, fixing his gaze on her to judge. - You know exactly what I want. - Maybe you're the only one who can really understand me ... and when I return from my retirement you will be the first to know my decision.

Setsuna nodded with a smile. Later they derived their conversation towards less serious subjects and at last they joined the rest. After a while Usagi and Mamoru approached with a jovial gesture towards Sailor Pluto. However, their expressions became serious when they made sure that none of their friends paid attention to them.

- How was it? – Mamoru wanted to know .-

-I could not tell you, Majesty. - Setsuna sighed quietly. -

-We know how difficult this is for you.- Usagi affirmed with a tinge of worry and some regret, combined with a more determined tone when sentenced.- But it is of vital importance for the future of millions of people.

Setsuna looked into her eyes and she realized that she was talking to the sovereign of the future Cristal Tokyo. That girl was not the giddy Usagi Tsukino but Queen Serenity. In the same way that handsome dark man who listened to them instead of Mamoru represented King Endymion. So, with a humble and sincere tone, she answered them.

-He has asked me for some time. It's curious. - She smiled now. - Being the Sailor guardian of that same thing it costs me the only idea to be able to grant it to him. Because I need it myself and I cannot grant it to me.

The queen placed one of her hands on Setsuna's arm and watching her now with concern, she asked.

-What is it that you feel for him exactly? If I can ask you.

-I would not know to tell you, Majesty.- The aforementioned answered.-

It seemed that Endymion was going to say something, but the closeness of Hotaru, and the other exteriors, dissuaded him from that. The girl approached next to the others waving.

- How happy I am that you are safe and healthy with us again!

Pluto embraced heartily that girl he loved so much.

-I thought you were with your father.

-I was with him, yes, but I managed to come see you. As soon as I knew that they had kidnapped you.- the excited girl retorted.-

-You do not have to worry about me, I'm a warrior. You know that I take risks, just like you, and the same goes for the rest of our companions.

- That does not mean I was not scared. You are my friend and I love you very much.- Hotaru sobbed.-

The two embraced again. Setsuna was excited in turn. That made  even more difficult for her to fulfilled her duty. Meanwhile Michiru and Haruka were with their usual sarcastic and naughty comments.

-It seems that Lornd and our friend Setsuna are really very close.- Haruka said.-

-I hope not as much as Lornd and his brother in making that fusion. What do you think they would feel? - Michiru asked.-

-I do not know. We could ask them to teach us this technique to find out. - Her partner proposed with her usual irony. -

-I'm not sure I want to join you that much, ha, ha! - Neptuno laughed. -

Although soon they put aside those jokes to focus on their two friends and companions of the outer solar system. Watching Setsuna's gesture it almost seemed like things had gone wrong instead of having once again been victorious against those invaders. It was Michiru who whispered to her partner.

- Do not you notice something strange?

-She has been through a lot. It is normal. We will have to give it time. - Her interlocutor commented.-

-I do not know, I do not think it's just about that.- Neptuno hesitated with a reflective tone and gesture.- It seems to me that something else is happening here. Something that she does not tell us. It's like  she was carrying a very heavy load and she want to do it alone.

Haruka nodded, beginning to notice that in turn. However, none said anything, leaving Setsuna and Hotaru to  greet their other friends. Finally the party ended and they said goodbye. All returned to their usual occupations after celebrating the victory. Lornd waited a couple of days in which he retired to meditate. He came back to see Pluto. Reaching home, he knocked on the door and Haruka opened it.

- Hello Lornd, I'm very glad to see you. You arrive on time. - She smiled asking - You come to see Setsuna, right? …

- Yes - He admitted that he brought a bouquet of flowers even greater than the one of the other time. - I hope that now she was here.

- Yes, of course - Haruka laughed  inviting him with a gesture. - Come in, please.

- Is not Hotaru? - He was interested.-

- No, after the fight she returned to see her father again. Now she spends a lot of time with him.- His interlocutor told him.-

Meanwhile, Michiru saw him enter the dining room and invited him to sit down. Lornd accepted, waiting expectantly.

-Today is a very special day.- Michiru whispered to the newcomer.-

-That's why I came.- He said.- At least among other things.

- You have not located that Gralas yet, have you? - Neptune was interested.-

-No,-  the saiyajin sighed who seemed to darken his face just thinking about it, but immediately he wanted to smile to declare with more casualness .- But today I will not let that bastard spoil the day.

-That is a wise decision.- Haruka agreed.- We have also planned something ...

Although she could not be more concise since Setsuna finally came out, she was beautiful wearing a light blue dress embroidered with lace. The saiyajin got up and went to her, both kissed lightly on the lips before the smiling, roguish and complicit glances of Haruka and Michiru.

- I already wanted to be with you without any interstellar enemy in between, - the saiyan said looking at Pluto who smiled slightly to reply. -

- That's great, today is my day off and I've prepared a lot of food. Would you like to have a picnic?

- I would really love it - he smiled that of course after his retirement, he was already hungry and he wanted company as much as food. -

- And you.- Setsuna said jovially to her friends. - Do you sign up? ..

- No thanks - Haruka refused, replying with humor - I do not think Lornd leaves us much to eat. Anyway you will want to be alone and Michiru and I already had plans for the afternoon and evening ...

- It's true - his partner corroborated taking also Haruka's arm and waist to sentence with a sweet voice - and you've promised ...

- I know foolish! - the aforementioned laughed adding with the same tone while stroking the chin of her partner - and I always keep my word.

-What do you think Haruka have promised to Michiru to look at her like that? - Lornd asked Setsuna in a low voice. -

Pluto blushed and smiled surreptitiously to answer.

- It will be better not to try to know it. Well then we're going. Goodbye girls.

So Setsuna and Lornd said goodbye, waving. He loaded the picnic baskets and Pluto told him to put them in the car. The saiyajin objected.

- But I could take you and the baskets, flying, we would arrive earlier.

- I know, but I would like us to go there as normal people - she asked him. -

- Well, okay. - Lornd conceded that he got into the car. - If  you prefer in that way...

            Although to him it was also a fun idea. Acting as any normal human would. So, Setsuna started and drove up to a stop from which the whole city could be seen. There they descended and walked for a few moments with Lornd carrying everything. The place could not be more beautiful, the hill green and leafy, with beautiful trees and a wide view of the sunset.

-Do you know? -The saiyajin told the girl. - When I was with the followers of Gralas I got to tell them that this world did not matter to me, that they could do whatever they wanted with him.

She gave him a stunned look, but then her interlocutor smiled to add.

-It was not entirely true. Just to admire all the beauty that this planet hosts it makes me want to protect it.

-It was normal, you tried to gain time.- She justified.-

-If I am honest, the main thing for me was that you did not suffer damage. And if I really had to choose between your life ...

-Please! - The girl begged with visible stiffness as she put a hand on his lips. - Do not say it. I do not want to hear it.

This time it was the saiyajin who looked at her perplexed. He smiled then more clearly and finally was able to rivet.

-I was going to say that I would have deceived them. I would have told them that nobody was worthy for a planet and that if they touched you, I would destroy them all. Trust me. You are very important to me, but I know very well that you would not accept such a great sacrifice in your name.

Now it was her who smiled the most widely. This man was certainly not an ignorant brute. On the contrary, he was very aware of all that her work as a guardian warrior meant to her. They then sat on a green lawn with magnificent views and the saiyajin added, now in a more thoughtful way.

-And that makes me think sometimes, if you're sacrificing too much.

-It's my job. I will never give up protecting my people.- The girl said.-

-I see it.- He agreed that taking a hand from the girl and whispered to her.- You would do anything for your sovereigns and for your planet, would not you? ...

Setsuna blushed, in that moment she felt dazed and speechless. Was Lornd much more intelligent and perceptive than she had thought? She considered that, observing those deep brown eyes of the saiyajin that returned an inquisitive look. So, after a few moments of silence, it was he who added in a quiet voice ...

-I really admire you for that. Your determination and your courage are worthy of a saiyajin space warrior. And now ... I hope that your talent in the kitchen is as well. - He changed his tone radically using another much more jovial, as he said. - I'm starving!

Setsuna laughed as spontaneously as unexpectedly. That guy was unique in raising the tension and then slamming it down. The sovereigns were right. It was a challenge in more ways than one. And it was worth it to get to know him better. Maybe, despite not trying at first and even come to judge the idea crazy, she was beginning to feel something very special when they were together. For the first time Setsuna seemed to be the center of attention and the most precious asset for someone. Not that she thought her friends did not want her. On the contrary, she knew that she had the affection and friendship of her companions, the Little Lady and her other friends. However, this was very different. She was not used to being the priority, but a sacrificed guardian who had to protect something more valuable than herself. However, with Lornd that conception of herself varied completely. And that increased when that guy looked at her funny and took out a small package to wish her with an affectionate tone of voice.

-By the way. Happy Birthday.

-I did not remember.- She smiled.-

It was not true, the Earth day associated with her birth was precisely that. However, her companions could have forgotten it ... she did not want to let them know. Those things did not go with her character and she had spent eons without anyone congratulating her. Exception made of the sovereigns of Neo Cristal Tokyo and the Little Lady. But there was a time when even they were not there to do it. And now it was this Saiyan so gross in appearance, who had that beautiful detail. She was moved and astonished in equal parts ...

-Don't you open it? - Lornd was interested to see her so self-absorbed, affirming.- Your friends told me that this is the custom of the Earth.-

-These girls! - Setsuna sighed, shaking her head with a big smile. - The scoundrels pretended to have forgotten it.

-None who knows you could ever forget  such an important thing about you.- He said.-

The sailor heard those words so direct and sincere and her cheeks were lit with a sudden heat. Finally, trying to avoid that stiff moment, she opened that package ... she saw a gold necklace with something crimson on it.

-This is!

-A semiprecious stone of your world. Pluto.- I went there to pick her up.- Lornd told her observing her with something more than kindness.- Now I´ll like to put it on you ... if you allow me.

And standing up, he gently pushed her long, silky hair away from her and wrapped his hands around her neck to place the pendant. Despite Lornd's great care, his hands brushed the girl's neck and shoulders. The young woman reacted blushing. She could not help it when that man touched her that way. And that had only happened to her before with another person. A long time ago ... That feeling she thought was forgotten reappeared in her life now. She even managed to divert her gaze a little, feeling disturbed.

-Thank you very much. Really ... - she whispered with a nuance of emotion tinged her voice that almost faltered .- I was not expecting anything like this.

-Well.- He declared, already with a more casual tinge.- Now let´s eat! Surely you are a great cook ...

            Setsuna, taken by surprise again after that change of tone, after laughing funny, could answer.

-I hope so. My colleagues have at least had no complaint about my way of cooking. Now let's see what you think ...

And the girl put the blanket and baskets and took out the food. It didn´t take long before they began to give eat with delight. Lornd with his usual appetite made the food disappear at breakneck speed.

-How delicious is everything! - He praised while devouring that.-

Setsuna laughed once more eating with ease at the sight of the show and declared while counting the empty dishes with her eyes.

-It's amazing, I'll never get used to seeing a space warrior eat!

- I'm still hungry from the fight of the other day – Lornd retorted, gobbling a whole dish of macaroni at once. - That guy made us really strive ... and I must admit that in this you are equally exceptional, as good a warrior as a cook. In this you are undoubtedly better than me ...

His interlocutor became red again. Maybe the saiyajin were able to eat up a sack of stones and could say they were delicious. However, Lornd seemed to speak with total sincerity. That was one of the qualities that she liked best. She was really having a very pleasant time and she felt happy at his side. But the joy lasted little bit. At that moment drops of water began to fall on the tablecloth. Heavy thunderclouds quickly covered the sky.

-Oh, I'm disappointed! - Setsuna lamented – I hoped to see the sunset together. From here it's a wonderful show.

- If it's just that, it's done, come with me. You will see it, I give you my word - he responded cheerfully, getting up while watching the sky. - That will be my second gift to you.

So she got up without understanding, a real flood had started and quickly soaked them but Lornd emitted energy creating a barrier that acted as an umbrella. Then  he raised in the air taking to Setsuna in his arms and using more intensity of power he was transformed into super saiyajin opening a great gap between the clouds. The girl watched in wonder at the rays of the red sunset sun filtering between those holes and the rainbow emerging in an infinity of mirrors formed by the falling water and the rain that hit them. In that moment she wished that this moment of closeness between the two, oblivious to everything else, would last forever.

-Made in heaven! - Lornd proclaimed, smiling at the girl to finish. - Like you.

And without thinking he sang one of the tunes that his brother had taught him during his training. It was a singer who Asthel had admired a lot and who had the deference to entertain those hours of fighting in the Corner of the Soul and time with their music and their songs. And this was indeed very appropriate for that moment. Maybe a lot more than what saiyajin himself could imagine. At least that's what his companion thought while she really listened to him.

I'm taking my right with destiny
Willing to play my part
Living with painful memories
Loving with all my heart

Made in heaven, made in heaven
It was all meant to be, yeah
Made in heaven, made in heaven
That's what they say

Can't you see
That's what everybody says to me
Can't you see
Oh I know, I know, I know, that it's true
Yes it's really meant to be
Deep in my heart

I'm having to learn to pay the price
They're turning me upside down
Waiting for possibilities
Don't see too many around

Made in heaven, yes made in heaven
It's for all to see
Made in heaven, made in heaven
That's what everybody says

Everybody says to me
It was really meant to be
Oh can't you see
Yeah, everybody, everybody says
Yes it was meant to be

Yeah, yeah

When stormy weather comes around
It was made in heaven
When sunny skies break through behind the clouds
I wish it could last forever, yeah
Wish it could last forever, forever
I'm playing my role in history
Looking to find my goal
Taking in all this misery
But giving it all my soul

Made in heaven, made in heaven
It was all meant to be
Made in heaven, made in heaven
That's what everybody says
Wait and see, it was really meant to be
So plain to see

Yeah, everybody, everybody, everybody tells me so
Yes it was plain to see, yes it was meant to be
Written in the stars...
Written in the stars...

(Made in Heaven, QUEEN, credit to the author)

And little by little the clouds were closing but Lornd rose without problems through them. He hugged Setsuna tightly because it was cold. And as he promised, they saw the sunset and sun set behind the hills and later attended the departure of the first stars that twinkling accompanied with their faint glow the light of the full moon that illuminated them.

And in another place Serenity and Endymion met with Landar, Goku and Vegeta. The white magician allowed them to see those scenes in their magical ball. Both monarchs smiled comforted by that.

-Thanks to God that everything goes according to our plan.- Endymion said.-

-It's more than that.- His partner added.- Setsuna is starting to fall in love. At least I think so.

-you don´t usually make mistakes in your appreciations.- Her interlocutor said.- And I must say that I like it and I am so relieved that it is so.

- And me too. Since it is a mission that will demand the best of her and the sacrifice of her own life.- The future sovereign of Cristal Tokyo sentenced.-

- Do you consider a sacrifice to join a king of the saiyajin? - Vegeta intervened with skepticism, to qualify.- It is rather an honor for your guardian.

-There is no honor which worth the same as the true love. - Serenity answered with a serious tone and even something embarrassed. - We know that well.

- What you say. Ma'am.- The legendary king of the space warriors has reluctantly conceded.-

-Yes, it's true, Vegeta.- Goku intervened more jovially.- If even you are crazy for your wife. You only had to see how you reacted when something threatened her ...

-Close your mouth Kakaroto, nobody has asked for your opinion.- He urged to his fellow while blushed despite himself.-

However, Son Goku laughed to whisper to a now smiling Serenity.

- He appears to be a tough guy but deep down he's a good person ...

-What are you whispering? - Vegeta exclaimed irritably. -

The interpellant made a room with both hands and just smiled, dismissing the matter.

-Nothing ! I hope all this goes well ... is a very important union ...

-The best of our two worlds.- Endymion valued with more seriousness.-

-Yes, that's true. And despite everything it may not be enough in order to face the future which awaits us - Serenity said, resuming her serious expression. - Truth Landar?

The aforementioned said nothing, looked at the others and nodded. The rest remained silent this time watching the wizard's ball. In it they could still see the images of that couple floating in the clouds and admiring that glow of the Moon ...



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