Hello, everyone.  For those you who hated ch.3, because of no action, don't 
worry, this and the next several chapters definitely make up for it.

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Phantom on the Moon: Chapter 4: The Storm

	The next morning, the Younger Scouts were up a little bit earlier 
then usual.  They were all still in shock that, somehow, Serenity's future 
self was their, not to mention was also a Sailor Scout.  One hour into 
practice, Serena, as Sailor Moon, ran onto the grounds in a mad dash, "Queen 
Serenity wants to see us in the Throne Room, stat."

	"Do you know what it's about," Amy asked, curiosity on everyone's 
mind.

	Sailor Moon wasted no time, "A bunch on Droids have been sighted 
approaching the Palace from four different directions, and Queen Serenity 
has ordered all guards and Scouts to the Thrown Room."

	"We should tell Sailor Earth and Prince Darien," Lita stated.

	Sailor Moon shook her head, "Don't bother.  I was told those two had 
to go home last night.  Their mother needed them home. Now let's get going." 
Everyone went into a sprint to the Thrown Room.

	When Everyone was in Court, Queen Serenity called the court to order,
"Everyone please be silent," after everyone got quiet she continued, "Thank 
you.  Sailor Moon, long distance patrols spotted four droids heading toward 
the palace from four different directions.  Three by air, the other took out 
the fourth patrol an hour ago by ground.  All patrols sent these images."  
She projected the images of the four droids.

	Sailor Moon recognized all four, "More Pokemon droids.  The Wiseman 
is making a serious mistake using those kind of droids, because I know all 
their weaknesses,"  She pointed at the first one, a flying blue bird, "That 
is an Articuno.  It specializes in ice attacks.  I suggest that both Elder 
and Younger Mars intercept him, he's weak against fire attacks."

	Both Younger and Elder Mars nodded their heads.  Younger Mars spoke 
up, "That thing will be sorry it messed with fire."

	Sailor Moon pointed at the next image, a yellow bird, "That's a 
Zapdos, this one specializes in electric attacks.  It's weak against 
physical attacks, so it will be the hardest to beat."

	Younger Jupiter stood up, "Let me at it.  Lightning is my specialty 
too you know."

	Sailor Moon smiled, "Ya, I guess you are best at this one since you 
have some physical skills as well, but I do advise caution on Zapdos.  He 
will be difficult," turning to the nest image, "This one is Moltres.  You 
can guess his specialty, since he is made of fire, it is also his attack.  
Both Mercurys be careful of his Fire Spin attack.  If your caught in the 
middle of it, you will have 30 seconds before the fire tornado burns you."

	Both Younger and Elder Mercury nodded.  Younger Mercury asked, "What 
about that last droid?"

	Sailor Moon drew a grim look, "That one will be more difficult then 
Zapdos.  He is Mewtwo, a Psychic droid.  The Venus Scouts are best suited 
for that one."

	Younger Venus spoke up, "What about you Sailor Moon?  What part are 
you playing?"

	"I'll be staying here to fight any unexpected surprises that will 
threaten either the palace, or the Queen and Princess."

	Queen Serenity was silent during the entire exchange, since Sailor 
Moon had everything under control, "The patrols estimate they will reach the 
palace in half an hour.  I suggest everyone gets to their battle stations 
now."  Everyone left the Thrown Room to prepare for battle, except Sailor 
Moon, who looked a little worried, "Is something wrong Sailor Moon?"

	Sailor Moon tried to calm down, "I think it would be best if you and 
Princess Serenity remain here in the Throne Room during the battle.  As for 
myself, I'll have to stay here also to protect both of you.  I just wish I 
could have spared a Scout or two to help me out."

	Queen Serenity tried to reassure Sailor Moon, "Don't worry.  I've 
seen how powerful your attacks are.  I have no doute you will be able to 
defeat anything that gets in here."

	Sailor Moon was not reassured, "I wish I had your optimism, but the 
last time I fought the Doom Phantom, I had to use the Silver Crystal.  If it 
were not for my friends, I would have died with the Phantom.  Now they are 
not here, and if he shows up, we may be in trouble."

	Queen Serenity was in shock, "You used the Silver crystal, and 
survived its full power?  Not even I would survive such a use of power, plus 
you just told me your my descendent.  Is this true?"

	Sailor Moon answered, "I can't tell you, but you do know why that 
is."  Serenity nodded.  Just then Princess Serenity walked into the room.

	On the South side of the palace, Elder and Younger Mars were sitting 
it wait for the coming droid, Articuno.  Guards were placed every where, 
with weapons of every type in their hands.  Elder Mars decided to reduce the 
tension, "Are you ready for this my daughter?"

	Younger Mars tried to reduce her own tension, "As ready as I can 
possible be.  I'm sensing strong, evil vibes all around the palace, from the 
droids approaching."  Elder Mars was about to ask more when a loud screech 
came from above.  Everyone looked up to see a 6 foot tall blue bird dive 
down.  Younger Mars was about to start her attack when a beam came out of 
Articuno's mouth.  Both Marses dodged the attack, and looked at the place 
they had been standing to see it covered in ice, "Sailor Moon wasn't kidding 
when she said this droid uses ice for its attacks, MARS FIRE IGNITE."  
Younger Mars sent a stream of fire up at Articuno.

	Elder Mars Followed up on her own attack, "MARS INFERNO ERUPT."  
Both attacks speed toward Articuno.  It looked like it was going to take the 
hit when the ice bird avoided it at the last second.  It screeched again, 
and sent out another attack.  This one blinded everyone like a blizzard.  
When the attack settled, Elder and Younger Mars looked around to see they 
were incased in a dome of ice, "Cleaver, it used an attack to capture us, 
but not cleaver enough, MARS INFERNO ERUPT."

	Younger Mars followed, "MARS FIRE IGNITE."  Both attacks hit the 
dome, with no effect, "Now what do we do?  It's getting cold in here.  If we 
don't get out soon, we'll freeze to death."

	"I don't know, everything we tried has failed to get us out," Elder 
Mars stated.

	Younger Mars was getting really mad now, "Well that's just great.  
We're stuck in here and we can't get out."  Younger Mars's anger grew more.  
Soon knowledge flooded her head.  She brought her hands together.  Elder 
Mars was about to ask what she was doing when the next three words out of 
Younger Mars's mouth shocked Elder Mars, "MARS FIREBIRD STRIKE."  A Bird 
composed of complete fire lept out of Younger Mars's hands.  It hit the dome 
and melted the dome completely.

	Elder Mars came out of her shock, "Ray, how did you do that?  You 
just performed a brand new attack."

	Younger Mars shrugged her shoulders, "I don't know.  I got so angry, 
and then the attack came to mind, so I did it."  Just then Articuno gave off 
another screech.  Both Marses went to work, "MARS FIREBIRD STRIKE."

	"MARS INFERNO ERUPT," both attack went to the bird.  Again, the bird 
dodged the attacks, but the firebird attack turned around and went at 
Articuno again.  The bird didn't see it in time, and melted to dust, "Are my 
eyes playing tricks on me or was your attack intelligent Ray?"

	Younger Mars again shrugged her shoulders, "I don't know.  I guess 
it is.  We should get to the Throne Room and help guard the Queen, Mother."

	"I agree.  Let's get going,"  and the two set off for their 
destination.

That's Chapter 4.  What did you think will happen with the rest of the 
droids?  Will the Doom Phantom show up to do his own dirty work?  Who will 
win this battle?  Find out in the next chapter, titled The Fried and The 
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