This is about my character, Sailor Clios. I always like to put together a basic logic to my stories and this story is proof of that. There really is no planet called Clios but this might make you believe there could have been (if I did it right). Anyway this story explains a lot of things away. Why there is a Sailor Clios, and the story of the Sailor Gem. I've rewritten my Sailor Clios story(Seeds of Darkness) and chapters have been edited. Hence the reason for the repost. Anyway, enjoy ;o)

Disclaimer: Lets see, I do not own Sailor Moon. But this brief history and Clios is mine.

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"Clios blazing inferno!"

The Youma cried out as it began to break apart and disintegrate into nothing. Pheobe looked at the white wand in her hand and ran her fingers upon the rainbow gem set on top, reflecting the black space she stood in. All the planets were there before her as they passed swiftly in their orbit. Mercury came first, Then came Venus, and Earth. The Moon passed right by her. It kept going slower and slower as Mars came before her, then Jupiter. She kept watching. Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and then Pluto. Charon circling around it. Slowly her eyes began to fall upon the last planet, which failed to pass by like the others had done. It slowed to a stop. Her planet, Clios. Then, if the rest hadn't been strange enough, she began to circle around it. There was no light; the magenta clouds emitted a glow that brightened the bluish surface of the planet. As she looked upon her home she began to get a strange feeling, the clouds began to dissipate and reform, creating the image of a celestial being with silver odongos. It

was the lady Selenity who smiled upon her, goddess of the moon. Her planet, herself, and everything else vanished.

Pheobe Mahou awoke in her bed, finding herself once again alone in her room. Everything was as it was and sleepily she pushed her tight shoulder length purple curls out of her face. What was that dream?

For the past month she had been having similar dreams. All about her planet, which vanished in and out and there was always the queen who was a regular visitor in her subconscious.

Pheobe sighed and splashed the water on her face. She had to find out about this; why was she having these dreams? She needed information from the one person who could truly help her.

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Pheobe was never a regular visitor at the Tenou house. Although they never feuded, she just never had a reason to visit. So it was understandable why she felt a little nervous about being there, but she was on a mission and slowly she took a deep breath and knocked on the door.

Pheobe waited patiently for what seemed like hours until the face of a tall woman with green hair and garnet eyes appeared before her, she nodded in recognition. "Good morning Pheobe. Is there something wrong?"

Pheobe shook her head. No, nothing was wrong, nothing except these dreams. "No Setsuna."

"Oh."

"I...just need to talk to you, about something."

She nodded. Good, that meant she was going to listen. "What do you know about my planet?"

"Pardon?"

"Setsuna I want to know about Clios."

Setsuna looked at Pheobe, pausing for a minute before nodding. "Would you come in for tea?"

Pheobe nodded and Setsuna smiled, letting her in. "What did you want to know?"

"Tell me everything."

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It was the dawn of a new age, the nine planets existed in harmony and the system of planets were finally settling into peace. The woman you saw was not Selenity. I believe the silver goddess you described in your dream was Phebe.

*My Name*

In a way, yes. Phebe was the ruler of the moon before Selenity rose to claim the throne. Of course every era is not without it's problems. At this time there were, on the planets, two species of humans at the time. The more dominant humans called Lunarians, and a thought to be lesser species known as Astrals.

*But what does this have to do with me?*

Everything. The Lunarians were, in a word, the backbone of society. They ruled the high positions, well respected and made up the majority of human population. Unfortunately this left the Astrals at a disadvantage and were often thought to be lesser beings. What could these people possibly offer that the Lunarians could not already give? These people were the unfortunate rejects of society.

*Were they?*

I didn't think so. What the Astrals lacked in diplomatic ability they excelled at in the arts. In a time where individuality was frowned upon the Astrals had no choice but to embrace it. Their powers grew with their abilities and it was said they could call down the stars themselves to their aid.

These growing new abilities came to frighten the Lunarians, and they began to grow fearful of the new power the Astrals had acquired.

*What happened?*

Nothing yet. If you merely allow something to live often it will exist peacefully and will be content in its world. But the seeds of discontent had already begun to grow and many began to see steps to power upon the backs of the Astrals.

Now times of peace are not usually as peaceful as they may seem. In an era where such peace is maintained many strive to take advantage of the serenity. Such a man existed named Count Vladimer of Earth.

Vladimer saw an advantage in the Astral, his way to power. For in his mind he had created a plan to unleash a civil war and usurp the throne of Phebe.

Your story begins three years afterwards; Vladimer had already begun to acquire a following when a young Astral was born on the moon. A child prodigy, she had mastered several of the arts that were the pride of her people and possessed an outstanding empathic ability. Her name was Clio, and it is here our story begins.

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Clio smiled, twisting her violet braids as her eyes devoured the words in her book. Smiling once more she slammed her book shut and slid it beneath her pillow.

"Clio?"

Clio turned around and smiled at her sister Calliope. "Yes?"

Calliope sighed, finding a chair and sitting beside her sister. "I know you were reading another book Clio."

"Sister?"

"I know you better than that. You were reading and stopped as soon as you sensed me coming." She reached under the pillow and pulled out said book. "You stuffed it under your pillow. Really, don't you have a better hiding space?"

Clio smiled sheepishly. "I couldn't get the wall space open in time."

Calliope sighed sadly at her sister. "Clio you really need to start packing. It's not safe, not with the threat of war."

"The moon is safe, Queen Phebe would never see her people harmed."

"The Queen may not have much of a say if war is brought here."

Clio folded her arms. "Urania doesn't have to run."

Calliope frowned. "Urania hides her heritage well enough. No one suspects she is an Astral."

Clio nodded slowly, her eyes drifted toward the window as she looked out at the earth. At 15 years she was the youngest of her eight sisters. No, Thalia was the youngest at 12. But Clios herself came in a close second to age. "Where will we go, if we have to leave?"

"There's a place on Pluto. Mom will take us there if it gets bad. Right now I wouldn't worry about it, war won't come to the moon."

Clio smiled nodding. In return Calliope smiled, standing to return to her duties.

Immediately Clio opened up her wall. She had found the small open space when she was ten, the perfect hiding place large enough to fit two small children, or at the very least a library of knowledge. A treasury of books lay in her special wall space, books forbidden to Astrals. Outlawed by a handful of nobles who decided it would be safer if the lesser beings were not able to learn. Quietly she picked up her bag and selected 3 of her favorite books, concealing the true contents

of her luggage with a layer of clothing on top.

Grinning she ran out her room, bag slung over her shoulder as she slipped out the door.

During this time Count Vladimer was in conference. Although this was not the usual visitor he expected, his new guest had put forward an appealing proposal.

"You're kidding. What did you say your name was?"

The dark robed figure grinned. "Nemesis my Lord."

"I'm not a Lord yet, be careful what you say."

"If you do what I say, you shall be a king."

Vladimer smiled, leaning over on his desk. "And what do you plan, Nemesis?"

"You are aware of the Queen's Gem?"

Vladimer nodded. "The Empyrium Crystal. Said to hold great power, as well as that of the Sailor Senshi."

Nemesis nodded. "I want it."

Vladimer nearly coughed. "You must be joking. You know how heavily guarded that Crystal is? Not even a mouse can get through its protection."

"I will provide you with the means."

*Wait. I thought the Sailor Gem contained the Senshi powers.*

*It wasn't always that way. The Empyrium crystal was once much more then it is today.*

*Then what about the Sailor Gem?*

*I'll get to that part.*

Clio slowed down when she reached the roads near the Moon Palace. Stopping for a moment she looked in amazement at the magnificent building.

"Hello."

Clio jumped, turning around to a girl with long silver pigtails hanging from two odongos on her head. The girl was her height and probably a little older, her shimmering blue dress clear proof she was a noble.

"I'm sorry My Lady, I wasn't loitering...I was just..."

"Amazed by the palace?" The girl replied.

Clio nodded. "Yes my lady."

The girl smiled. "You don't have to address me so formally."

Clio nodded, slowly gaining more confidence to this young woman. "My name is Clio."

"Your face."

All her acquired confidence nearly shattered. "What about it?"

"You're an Astral aren't you?"

Clio scowled, becoming suddenly defensive. "So? There's nothing wrong with being an Astral."

The girl frowned. "I wasn't trying to insult you. I was just making an observation."

"Make it somewhere else. I'm not standing around so you can stare at me for your own amusement!" She scowled angrily, breaking into a run, increasing her distance from the rude Lunarian who had insulted her. She stopped, sighing. Well, she hadn't really insulted her had she?

All the girl had done was make an observation, and she had gotten defensive about it. Clio turned looking back to see if the girl still remained. It was too late to apologize; she quickly noted that as she saw her walking towards the palace with an aid. There was no chance to go to her, it was unheard of for an Astral to set foot on palace grounds except when in servitude.

Clio sighed. Just her luck, maybe if she saw her again then she could apologize. Suddenly remembering what she had gone to do she smiled, glancing at her bag and running off.

The girl Clio had met was no mere noble. She was at the palace for a reason: she lived there. Phebe was a young Queen, her age just 2 years above Clio she had ascended to the throne after her mother's death 4 years ago, and ruled the Moon Kingdom with benevolence. But when you're living in luxury sometimes you forget to look down. Queen Phebe was hardly aware of the severe segregation the Astrals were accustomed to and if she had been aware of the current events to move against these people some of the following events that were about to occur would never have happened.

Phebe smiled sitting down elegantly in her throne. "Good evening Count Vladimer, what may I do for you?"

Vladimer smiled, rising from his bow. "Your Majesty, it is a great honor to be in your presence. May I introduce The High Priest Nierobe? He has traveled far to gaze upon the sight of our lovely Queen."

Phebe smiled, bowing her head to the robed figure. "Your presence is appreciated High Priest, if you might be so kind to honor us with your appearance at the Rose Ball tonight it would give me joy."

The figure bowed and proceeded to speak quietly to the Count. In reaction Vladimer smiled. "My Queen, The High Priest would be honored to attend. But I am afraid he has a separate agenda."

"What's that Count Vladimer?"

"My lady, The High Priest would be able to return to his clan with pride if he were allowed the opportunity to look upon the sacred Empyrium Crystal only once."

Phebe smiled. "Of course, The High Priest Nierobe will have such an opportunity at tonight's ball, The Empyrium Crystal is always revealed to the public on such occasions."

"You are most kind my queen."

Count Vladimer grinned as he lifted the curtains and glanced down upon the courtyard. "I can't believe it worked."

"The Queen is naive, it should be easy to retrieve the Crystal from her."

*Wait, how did Clio know how to read?*

*How?*

*You said Astrals weren't allowed forbidden books.*

*Well how did people first learn literature?*

*...They taught themselves?*

*Is it so hard to believe Clio could do the same?*

*Alright, so what happened at the Ball, did they get the Crystal?*

*I haven't reached that part yet.*

*Please Setsuna?*

*All right.*

Clio enjoyed many blissful hours hidden in a hollow stump, reading her books while Queen Phebe made last minute preparations for the Rose Ball. Nobles from all the planets arrived for the event, all were eager to see their young queen and praise her for another year of peace. The planetary Senshi had arrived and were greeting their lady as well.

*Were you there?*

*I was obligated to guard the Time Gate*

No one was aware of the few Lunarians who had seeped into the ballroom as nobles, holding invitations provided by the count himself. No one was aware of the coming danger planned.

The Herald bowed to the people as his stood proudly upon the stage, ready to introduce his Queen.

"Your Majesty the Queen Phebe presents the Legendary Empyrium Crystal."

Phebe smiled, dressed elegantly in her silvery white gown as she made her way upon the stage. "I am honored all of you have chosen to make it to the Moon and bid you stay longer. Those with a long journey home shall be treated to the guest bedrooms where they may rest before their return. My mother Gaea entrusted me with this crystal of out protection. I show it to you now as proof of our survival and our continued prosperity. I present to you, The Empyrium Crystal."

On queue the Queen raised her right hand and revealed the prized treasure for all to see. It glistened with magnificence as it shone above the crowd and a cheer rose up for joy that they would always be safe and protected.

Nemesis nodded to Count Vladimer. "The time is now."

Nodding Vladimer placed two fingers between his lips and whistled.

People turned their heads to the noise as a group of the so-called nobles drew their swords. Raising his hand Nemesis released a black lightning bolt through his fingertips and directed at Phebe. People screamed and the Crystal flew into the air.

Clio looked up, the sky was growing dark, black clouds formed over the palace and a feeling of dread came over her. Something was terribly wrong. Dropping her books she leapt out of the stump and began to run for home. She ran faster, hoping to reach her sister Calliope, but no matter how fast she ran, she couldn't escape the overwhelming sense of dread she felt emanating from the palace.

Phebe screamed as the familiar black skirt and green bow fell before her; the crystal flew from her hands in shock as she ran to catch her friend. "Charon!"

Charon looked up at her Queen and smiled. "You're alright Phebe."

Slowly the teardrops rolled down her cheeks. "That attack was meant for me Charon!"

"Phebe, protect the crystal."

Her glove brushed against Phebe's cheek before Sailor Charon disappeared from sight. "Charon!"

Slowly Phebe looked up, her eyes finding the crystal just as it fell into the waiting hands of Count Vladimer.

"Vladimer! Throw me the crystal!"

Vladimer grinned at Phebe. "I think not my Queen. Without this you are powerless, and I am in control."

"Calliope!" Her eyes gazed upon her sister as she ran to the house, but it wasn't Calliope. "Melpomene! Where's Calliope?"

"It's alright Clio, She's gone to get Thalia."

Clio looked up into her sister's eyes and slowly she began to shake. "What's wrong? What happened?!"

"Clio...the eliminators attacked while Mom was on Venus..."

*The Eliminators?*

*A group of extremists. They systematically massacred hundreds of Astrals during the era.*

Pain of betrayal ran rampant through Phebe's eyes as she realized what had happened. "Vladimer..."

"King Vladimer." He grinned, raising the Crystal above his head. "Crystal! Destroy the Queen!"

"...Where's Mother? What happened to Mother?!"

Melpomene shook her head. "Mother and...Euterpe."

"No!" Clio fell into her sister's arms.

"I'm sorry Clio."

Above the palace the dark storm displayed her rage.

Orange and yellow flashed before Phebe as the destructive beam of light was blocked by the sword of Venus. "Venus!"

Venus glanced back at her Queen. "Get out of here Phebe! Run!"

"No! I can't leave without the crystal!"

Vladimer laughed. "You'll never leave here alive! The Moon goddess will die today!" He raised the crystal higher, black armored creatures rose from the floorboards and charged into the fray, ready to hack the distraught Queen into pieces.

"Flame Sniper!"

Venus smiled briefly and nodded to Mars. "Jupiter! Get the Queen out of here!

Phebe screamed as Jupiter lifted her over her shoulder and began to run. "No! I won't leave!"

"I'm sorry my Queen."

"I have to protect the crystal! My DUTY!!!."

Calliope paused only briefly at the sight of her sobbing sister before glancing fretfully at the black storm above the palace. "Melpomene, we have to get out of here!"

Melpomene nodded while Thalia looked at her sister questioningly. "What's wrong? Why is Clio so sad?"

Clio sobbed, planting herself to the ground. "Mommy! I won't leave until I see Mom!."

Melpomene looked at her younger sister sadly and lifted her in her arms. Calliope nodded, lifting Thalia into hers as they began to run for escape.

As they ran Clio's screams of pain still echoed through the night. "Mother!!"

"Why did you stop Setsuna?"

Setsuna set down her tea, looking at her young friend. "It's late, and it's a long story."

"But what happened to Phebe? And Clio? Vladimer couldn't have won."

Setsuna nodded, standing. "I'll tell you the rest tomorrow."

Pheobe shook her head. "I'm not going to leave until I hear the end of the story."

Setsuna smiled. "All right, Guest room is down the hall. Sweet dreams."

Pheobe sighed as she stood up, following Setsuna to the rooms. She had to admit, she had grown a little tired.

Pheobe yawned sleepily as she sat down at the table and slowly sipped her juice. Setsuna smiled as she distributed the eggs. "So, you're awake."

Pheobe nodded. "What happened in the rest of the story?"

"Setsuna cooked breakfast, then ate some herself."

"What?" Pheobe turned around as Haruka grinned and slipped into her seat.

"What story were you telling?"

Setsuna set down her plate and took a place at the table. "You've never heard it. I was telling Pheobe the history of her planet."

"Oh? What history?"

"Well..."

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Clio was one of nine sisters. Of those nine only 3 of her sisters had been on the moon when Vladimer had stolen the crystal.

*Woah woah woah. What happened?*

*This is the middle of the story Haruka.*

*Could you explain a few things?*

*But that would take forever. Setsuna?*

*I could give a brief background.*

After Vladimer had stolen the Empyrium Crystal from Queen Pheobe the gap between Lunarians and Astrals had only grown worse. Maintaining power was easier with a common enemy and the Astrals made easy targets. Clio and her sisters were lucky to have escaped on time for Vladimer had plans, for the Astrals on the moon, and none were good.

Phebe had made a successful escape but it didn't matter. With the Empyrium Crystal in his hands Vladimer was beyond contest.

Several people were not at all happy with Vladimer's rise to power. Nemesis was no different. He had helped the Count become king and he had begun to grow tired of Vladimer's constant possession of the treasure. Although what Vladimer chose to do with the crystal seemed for the moment amusing. Two years after usurping the thrown of the Queen things had grown steadily worse. Lunarians swept up in the hatred began to demand a better solution to the Astrals.

Vladimer sighed, turning the crystal around in his palm. "Nemesis."

The dark robed figure separated from the shadows and formed near Vladimer. "The Lunarians seem unhappy Vladimer."

"Unhappy. The greedy idiots want more."

"Yes, a solution."

Vladimer smiled, closing his hand around the crystal. "Why not give them their own little planet?"

"That's a little too generous."

"They won't live long enough to appreciate it. Not many can survive a dead planet."

Clio sighed, shivering slightly within their shack. After two years of trying to reach Pluto they had only made it as far as Ganymede. Sadly she looked at her little sister Thalia and tore off another chunk of bread from the loaf. "Here."

Thalia nodded, nibbling slowly on her meal. "Will Calliope and Melpomene be back soon?"

Clio nodded. "I hope so." But her assurances of their sisters' return could not shake the dreadful feeling in her gut as she began to fear the worst had happened. It had been hours since Melpomene and Calliope had left to find food and they still hadn't returned. Clio could only assume something terrible had happened.

It was at this same time a young silver haired maiden had found silent refuge in a bar on Pluto. Silently she pulled her cloak closer around her, taking care to conceal the silver lock of which she was known for. The other Senshi were said to have successfully escaped execution, fleeing their planets and going into hiding. Charon was the only exception, and the one death among the senshi. Jupiter had brought Phebe to safety and kept her moving, she was ushered to one Senshi and the next, constantly on the run; for although Vladimer had stopped caring, he never stopped pursuing her. Phebe was a loose thread; her death would mean absolute power over the system of planets.

"My Lady."

Phebe looked up at the servant before her, smiling at the serene face of his lady the servant continued. "My lady I've been ordered to take you to another safe house."

"I thought Venus was taking me. What's happened?"

"My lady Venus has been detained for the moment. She sent me in her place and said to inform you she would be along shortly, but we must leave now."

Phebe nodded. "Where are we headed?"

"Uranus. Mercury will take you from there."

Clio looked out the window nervously as Thalia finished her bread. It was much later then usual and her sisters still had not returned. Fearfully she looked to the sky. Nightfall. She remembered what Calliope had told her. 'If Melpomene and I don't return when the night falls, you must take Thalia and run. You two must make it to Pluto at all costs."

Clio sighed as she slid down the wall. Take Thalia to Pluto. But Pluto wasn't safe anymore. No place was safe for an Astral. Looking to the sky she bent to her knees and began a silent prayer. 'By the Celestial Stars please keep my sisters safe.'

"Clio?"

Clio stood up and turned to her sister. "Thalia we have to go."

"What about Melpomene and Calliope?"

"They'll...I...They said to go on without us, they're okay." For the first time in her life, Clio had lied.

It worked and Thalia nodded to her sister trustingly. Smiling Clio took her sister's hand. Nodding Clio lead her sister to the back door, turning the knob. As she opened the door Clio stopped in her tracks.

"Calliope!"

Calliope nodded, standing before her two younger sisters in torn rags.

Vladimer nodded standing on the balcony in elegant black and gold robes as he looked out towards the planets and past Pluto, then began to address the subjects below him.

"My fellow Lunarians! Today you will fear no more! Today we enact the final solution of our hated brethren the Astrals."

Humbly he nodded to Nemesis, who stepped forward on queue. Nodding to each other Vladimer raised the Crystal and allowed it to glow. Following after Nemesis brought his hands out as his black energy gathered around the stray meteors and asteroids in orbit, pulling them together by a magnetic force.

Phebe looked at her the servant as he guided her through the streets. "What's your name?"

The servant looked at Phebe, unsure of what to tell her. Finally he chose to volunteer the truth. "Pan."

"You're an Astral?"

"Yes."

"You shouldn't be guiding me."

Pan stopped to look at to Silver Goddess. "Because I am an Astral?"

Phebe shook her head, fearful she had offended her guide. "No. If we get caught, you're in more danger. They could."

"They could kill me? That may be, but I'm willing to take the risk."

"Why?"

"Your our last hope My Queen."

Pan looked at Phebe as he heard her gasp, then followed her gaze to the sky.

Clio nearly ran as she followed her sister, pulling Thalia along in a desperate attempt to keep up. "Calliope, stop going so fast. What happened to Melpomene?"

"We ran into trouble."

"Melpomene?"

Calliope shook her head sadly. "She was captured helping me escape."

*Wait, what happened to Melpomene?*

*They were caught stealing.*

*Stealing?*

*May I continue?*

*Sorry.*

They turned to their sister as Thalia screamed, then pointed to the sky. Quickly they followed her gaze and looked up. Behind Pluto meteors and asteroids gathered from all directions, forming into a sphere.

"What's going on?" Gasped Clio.

Vladimer grinned as the last meteor fell into place and the sphere blackened to the very image of death.

"My fellow Lunarians, I give you Atropos!"

*Atropos?*

*The Death planet.*

Atropos was indeed the planet of death, throughout the years Astrals were ferried to the dark planet. Few lasted a full year, and only a handful managed to survive the two years following the creation of the dead planet.

Considering these new developments, Vladimer might have been thrilled his plans were so successful. Yet there was one factor he had not counted on.

Vladimer stared into his palm down at the blackened crystal, scowling as he closed his hand tightly around it. "Nemesis!"

The dark figure formed out of the shadows before his kind. "Yes?"

"It's black, why did the Empyrium Crystal turn black?"

"I don't know. Perhaps the Moon Goddess would have better insight?"

Vladimer scowled. "Increase the search for Phebe, I want her found and brought here. I will have answers for this."

Three sisters gathered around a small table, a meager dinner set before them. "Happy birthday Clio."

Clio smiled at her sister Calliope. "We made it to Saturn."

Thalia smiled. "We have a gift for you."

Calliope reached beneath the table and laid out a brown shawl for their sister.

Meanwhile on Saturn Phebe sat before an old dusty mirror as she ran her fingers through silver hair. She sighed sadly staring at her reflection. At 21 she should be having parties, looking for her king. But here she was on the run; there was no time for courtship now. All that mattered was survival.

"Phebe!"

Phebe turned around immediately, looking at Uranus in surprise. "Uranus? What's wrong?"

"Phebe we have to leave now!"

The young queen jumped as she heard the commotion within the other room. "Guards?"

Uranus nodded as she grabbed her Queen and pulled her out the window.

The Captain paused as he witnessed the two forms escape. "Head around back! cut them off!"

Phebe picked up her feet, trying to keep up with her guardian. "Uranus! I can't keep up!"

Uranus looked back as Phebe stumbled onto the ground, falling over the loose strands of her hair. "Phebe we have to run!"

"My hair's caught."

Glancing over at the tangles of silver it was clear the hair was indeed tangled. Not skipping a beat the Senshi pulled her saber and hacked off the silver locks just above her queen's shoulders. Sheathing her sword Uranus took her queen once more by the arm. "Come on!"

Hesitating only once Phebe nodded, following her guardian with greater speed.

"I think they're in here!"

The three sisters turned their heads as the door flew open and they looked on the faces of five guards.

"Astrals!"

Without skipping a beat Calliope grabbed the shawl and barreled into the guards. "Run!"

Clio nodded and grabbed her sister, pulling her out the other door.

Uranus skidded to a stop just before she ran head first into the three guards before her. Letting go of her charge she prepared to attack.

"World Shaking!"

The guards breathed a sigh of relief as the attack fizzled.

"Uranus what happened?"

Uranus drew her saber, preparing to attack. "Just get out of here Phebe! I'll hold them off."

Phebe nodded, not wishing to argue with her protector as she ran.

Clio ran, pulling Thalia around a corner. "Clio look out!"

Clio looked up just in time to see three of the guards and a tall sandy haired woman before she skidded to a stop, crashing into the three men.

The guards shouted their protests as the sandy haired woman ran and they immediately grabbed hold of Clio, wrestling her under control before she let go of Thalia's arm. "Run Thalia! get out of here!"

Setsuna stood, placing the empty dishes in the sink.

Pheobe looked at the older woman. "That's it?"

Setsuna shook her head. "I've been telling the story too long. We'll take a break before I continue. I thought you had a race today Haruka."

Haruka shook her head. "No races today. Actually I'd like to hear the end of the story too."

Setsuna nodded. "Meet me in the sitting room after an hour, I'll tell the rest. Right now isn't it time for lunch?"

Pheobe looked at her watch. "That's right! I was supposed to meet Ellie for lunch!"

Haruka watched as Pheobe rushed out the door and turned to her friend. "So, what did happen to Clio?"

Setsuna smiled, sipping her tea. "Nice try, but this is Pheobe's story, you'll just have to wait until she gets back."