Trial by Fire All of the Sailor Soldiers, along with their three companions, walked down the seemingly never-ending hallway. They wanted to find Katarina's commander, and get the Love Star back. The way they saw it, it was do or die time. They couldn't shake the feeling that it was going to be die time. Of course, that did not bother Nephlite much, nor did it Tuxedo Angel; they were already dead. "Man," James said. "This hall goes on forever." This statement was made openly, and was not answered. Everyone just kept walking. * * * Lord Perro took a deep breath. He exhaled slowly, and his rage was evident in his breath. It had little sparks of fire in it, and he nearly caught his personal quarters on fire! "I must not forget the mission." A large, ominous figure appeared behind Lord Perro. "You are wise to remember that," the shadowy figure said in a low voice. "You must destroy all of the love that is in the world. It is a sick emotion experienced by the humans, making them full of flaws. Your mission --" "Is to create a flawless society. One that feels only hatred." "Yes. You must not act out of haste because of Katarina's death. The mission must be completed at all costs, and haste often leads to failure. Katarina found this out the hard way." The shadowy figure disappeared. Lord Perro looked at the Love Star one more time, and wondered if he was doing what really needed to be done. * * * The Sailor Soldiers and company suddenly stopped at the sound of gas being sprayed from a canister. At least, that is what it sounded like. Sailor Mercury used her computer to analyze the sound. "Uh-oh." Lord Perro appeared before anyone could ask by what she meant by uh-oh. "Hello there," he said in a voice that was almost too cheery. "What do you want?" James asked. "Perhaps we can negotiate." Lord Perro waved his right hand, and James started to gasp for air. "No, we can't." Lord Perro looked at the Sailor Soldiers. "So, you all found each other. I hope you liked your reunion." Lord Perro attack Sailor Moon, and James was released from Lord Perro's "grasp". The only person to react to Lord Perro's attack was James, who was quite steamed. He threw his door decoder in front of the flying flame, and the flame consumed it, then disappeared. It never reached Sailor Moon, who was just staring blankly. "That's it!" Sailor Jupiter shouted. "Jupiter Thundercrash Zap!" Lord Perro was taken completely by surprise. He was knocked flat to his butt! "Mars Celestial Fire Surround!" Lord Perro was hit yet again, and weakened greatly. "Now Sailor Moon!" "Moon Scepter Elimination!" The blast hit Lord Perro, and he flew into a wall. He looked up at the Sailor Soldiers. He then realized that he was going to see Katarina again, and he realized how much love was needed. He realized the stupidity of the mission he had been sent on. "Thank you..." He faded away, slowly, until nothing was left, except a few sparkles. Suddenly, the whole place started to shake. "We're not done yet!" Tuxedo Angel shouted. "Everybody, get in a circle!" Sailor Mercury. They all did, and the Sailor Soldiers used their powers to teleport everyone out of the place right before it collapsed. Of course, they needed only to get themselves and James out. Tuxedo Angel and Nephlite teleported themselves out. * * * Serena awoke to the sound of her alarm clock. She did not like having to go back to school. She was still tired from her adventure. She forced herself to get up anyway, and get ready for school. "Bye, Mom!" she yelled as she ran out of the house. Then it hit her, she was not running late. "Oh my Gosh," she said, not believing it herself. She then slowed to a walking pace, and continued on her way. She couldn't explain it, but she felt more mature somehow. Serena continued walking, until she bumped into someone. "Ow!" she exclaimed. She saw the person she bumped into turn around. It was Darien. "Oh, hi there, meat-ball head." "Darien, what are you...?" "I'm here because I want to be with you," he said, not surprised that she had not yet noticed one small difference. "Wait a minute, I bumped into YOU! That means..." "Yep. I'm back," he said with a smile. "I did such a good deed, in helping you and all, that the Big Guy let me choose anything I wanted. I chose to come back here as a human being." "Oh, Darien!" she exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around her love. "But, what about Nephlite?" "He got to come back, too. He's already been to Molly's, and their having a chocolate parfait right now." Serena smiled. "Come on, muffin." The two love-birds walked to school together, hand in hand. They were happy, and they felt like the whole world was revolving around them. * * * The dark figure stood facing a small, round object. It had the image of a blond haired girl with a funny hair-do and a man walking down a street. "They are stronger than I thought. Better leave them alone for now." He continued watching them, half in awe of them, and half in anger because of them. * * * James arrived at MI6 headquarters, and was congratulated on a job well done. He received a tongue lashing from Q, who was tired of his inventions getting blown up all the time. Other than that, everyone was happy. The End...? ----------------- Disclaimer!!! Sailor Moon is not mine, nor do I claim it to be. It and other characters belong to Takeuchi Naoko, Toei animation, and other companies. James Bond was created by the great novelist, Ian Fleming (sp?) Other companies probably have dibs on him too, but I don't. I wish I did, though. I'd be filthy stinking rich now! Oh well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad :)