Disclaimer: The characters in this story are property of their respective 
owners. I'm in no way profiting from this story, this is just for fun. If there 
is any resemblanse to any other fanfic around, it is purely coincidental. E-mail 
me if it happens so we can solve it. 

Note: If you are notice changes in the time line and personality of the 
characters, that's the idea of my fanfiction. I always write alternate 
realities, so don't bother insulting me because the history has changes in it. 
Well, with that out of the way, enjoy! 


 
 
"So you were attacked by monsters yesterday night?" Setsuna inquired of Hotaru. 
It was early in the morning and they were taking a cup of tea in the kitchen. 
Ranma and Mouse were out in the yard, practicing some meditation and chi 
manipulation exercises, or so they claimed. As for Haruka and Michiru, neither 
had regained consciousness from the time they fainted yesterday. 

Hotaru nodded, to which Setsuna frowned. This new enemy didn't waste any time in 
making an appearance. Hotaru was still surprised at the pronounced change on her 
fellow Senshi. Setsuna was a lot more expressive since she found Ranma was 
alive, so different from the cold and emotionless Senshi of Time everyone knew 
even back at the Silver Millennium. She got herself out of that line of thought 
and described the fight from yesterday night. 

Setsuna dismissed her worries for the time being. She would accompany Ranma to 
see Nodoka. There was much that needed to be discussed. For now she smiled and 
asked. "And what about the date? Did you have a good time?" 

Hotaru thought about it for a moment and nodded. "It felt good to be around 
someone that isn't afraid of me because of my power." 

Setsuna raised an eyebrow. "Is that all?" 

The Senshi of Silence blushed a little and lowered her gaze. "I might still find 
myself attracted to him." She sighed. "I can just hope this time we have enough 
time to build something." 

The green-haired woman nodded and took another sip of her tea. "I wouldn't worry 
too much about that, Hotaru-chan. Even if we do have a new enemy we currently 
hold a great advantage." 

Hotaru sobered and nodded. She knew with her powers back there were few who 
could be considered a threat to her. If word got out that the Senshi of Silence 
was still alive and on Earth only a scant few would be bold enough to try 
anything. And she was sure word had already reached the neighboring galaxies, 
that soldier Ryoga let go had probably warned nearly everyone he knew by now. 
Even if someone strong enough to face Saturn without fear did come, the Senshi 
still had a decisive advantage on their side. "The Novas." 

With that they both turned to see a dozen people fighting it out on the 
backyard, Mouse and Ranma in the middle. "How do they do that?" The younger 
Senshi asked. 

Setsuna eyed Ranma and Mouse carefully. Both apparently young men were 
levitating two feet over the ground in lotus positions with their arms crossed, 
expressions of extreme concentration on their faces. All around them fighting 
took place. Fighters using different martial arts were facing against each other 
in a dance that was both beautiful and deadly. The Senshi didn't recognize any 
of the fighters but that was of little consequence. Finally Setsuna found her 
voice to answer with as much dignity as she could. "I don't know." 

That precise moment was chosen by Haruka and Michiru to enter the room. "WHAT 
THE HELL IS GOING ON?!" The former demanded when she caught sight of the melee 
taking place in the backyard. It wasn't everyday she woke up to find a fight of 
such proportions. 

Michiru didn't open her mouth but her eyes did the talking for her. She shared 
her lover's feelings on the fight taking place. 

Hotaru turned to them and smiled. "That's Ranma and Mouse-san training." 

"But what about the others?" Michiru asked as Haruka made her way to the door to 
have a better look at the fighters. 

Setsuna answered her calmly. "They aren't real." 

"They sure seem real." Haruka said as a big boxer managed to land a punch on 
another guy's jaw. The sound of flesh hitting flesh made it seem very painful to 
the experienced Senshi. 

"Time to finish this, my friend." Ranma's voice was heard from the middle of the 
fighting area. To the eyes of the Senshi the fight, which had been pretty even 
so far, suddenly turned one sided as six of the fighters started pummeling their 
opponents mercilessly. They could see Mouse frown and start to sweat while Ranma 
let a small smile appear on his lips. 

A couple of minutes later all was finished. Only six of the twelve fighters 
remained standing after a display of skill even Haruka had to recognize. All of 
the fighters started to vanish slowly as a Youma that has just been defeated. 

Mouse and Ranma extended their legs and stood on the ground taking deep breaths. 
"What was that?" Haruka asked them both as she walked to stand in front of them. 

Ranma ignored her and walked inside to sit next to Setsuna, who already had a 
cup of tea ready for him. Haruka took it in stride, already getting used to 
Ranma's behavior. She instead turned to Mouse so he would answer her question. 

Mouse smiled at her. "Konichiwa." Then speaking louder so everyone could hear 
him. "That was just a chi exercise Ranma came up with about ten thousand years 
ago. Even if it's not very effective in a fight of high power levels, it's still 
very useful when dealing with normal people and training your chi control." 

Hotaru eyed Ranma in wonder. "That means all those fighters you created could 
help you out in a fight?" She asked. 

Ranma nodded. "Yeah. Though I wouldn't be able to participate because more than 
two fighters take too much concentration." 

Setsuna raised an eyebrow. "Then you can fight someone while one of those covers 
your back. Quite an interesting technique you came up with." Ranma just smiles 
at her for the compliment 

Mouse and Haruka have, by now, entered the house as well and joined the others 
at the table. Haruka is quick to notice Ranma's attention isn't on her like all 
the other times. *Maybe he's getting used to the idea I'm not who I used to be.* 
She thought, for she firmly believed she had changed in her reincarnation. Even 
the thought of doing something like what Ranma accused her of made her feel 
sick. 

Setsuna suddenly turns to Haruka and Michiru. "There's a new enemy coming." They 
both nod, having made the connection because of yesterday's attack. "I'll 
accompany Ranma to his house to speak with the Novas. We have much to do." 

"What do you mean?" Michiru asked. "We've always waited for the enemy to make 
the first move." 

Hotaru extended a hand forward and clenched her fist tightly. "That was then. As 
soon as we know who the enemy is, we strike." 

Mouse smiled. "We're doing things Nova style, then? Aggressive, but effective." 

"What do you mean?" Asked Haruka, who didn't know what Mouse was talking about. 

Ranma smirked. "It seems like that frigid bitch managed to get the resurrection 
spell half decently. Your memories are Swiss cheese, but you don't remember a 
thing about the Novas. I'm sure she planned that." 

The Senshi didn't have any trouble understanding who the 'frigid bitch' was. 
Haruka and Michiru glared at the pigtailed boy while Setsuna turned to him. 
"Could you try not to show your affections for Queen Serenity in front of the 
Senshi, love. I'm sure none of us appreciate it." She frostily finished. 

Ranma shrugged. "I'll take note of your suggestion for future reference." 
*Great.* He thought sarcastically. *I'm sure she'll remember about Soap now that 
she's angry.* Last night he had found a way to keep her mind off that, but he 
was certain she would bring the subject up as soon as they were alone. Even if 
he really didn't care much about other people's opinion of him aside from his 
family and closest friends, Setsuna just happened to be among the very few he 
loved the most. 

Hotaru, who didn't have any love for her former 'Queen,' decided to save Ranma's 
hide. "Returning to the subject at hand, Michiru and Haruka don't know much 
about the history of the Novas. Maybe we should give them a summary so they 
understand better." She didn't say she wanted to know more about the Novas 
herself. All she knew was from the time they started relations with Serenity's 
empire. 

Ranma smirked at her. "Sure. Maybe we should tell them about the first time 
Serenity requested Nova support." He managed to contain his laughter at Hotaru's 
pout. *Nice try, squirt.* 

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The inner Senshi were having a meeting at the shrine. All of them save for 
Sailor Moon, who was out on a date with her boyfriend and didn't know about her 
fellows' plans. The moon cats weren't here either. They were both barely seen by 
the Senshi since the night Saturn assumed her true form. 

"Why did you call us, Ami? And why didn't you want us to tell Usagi about the 
meeting?" Asked Makoto. 

Ami sighed. "I discovered some classified records on the Novas in the Mercury 
computer. They were there all along but for some reason I never actually saw 
them." 

"What do they say?" Rei asked, suddenly very interested. 

Ami gulped and answered the question. "At least now I know why Artemis was so 
afraid of Ryoga." And with that she started to read directly from the computer. 

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The Moon Palace received a threat from a different System far away. Serenity had 
been trying to expand her territory and was planning on invading that very same 
System and overthrow the government. The so called threat was simply the fact 
that the ruler of that Kingdom was interested in doing the exact same thing with 
the Solar System. 

Knowing that both forces were about even, Serenity requested the support from 
one of the few territories not submitted to her in the vicinity, which was under 
Queen Nova. She didn't know much of the other Queen aside from the fact that she 
ruled over several planets with conditions not at all suitable for life. That 
fact alone had stopped her from conquering her territories and instead taking 
her sights elsewhere. 

Why would she request the help from Nova if she didn't have that many subjects? 
It was rumored that Queen Nova's few subjects were incredible warriors since 
they managed to survive in extreme climatic conditions. Even a little help could 
mean a difference in this conflict. 

Queen Serenity sent one of her personal advisors to Queen Nova with the request 
for support. Nova's answer shocked her. 

"She refused me." She whispered as if the concept was impossible. "She refused 
me!" She bellowed as a human Artemis knelt before her. "Artemis. I want you to 
prepare my fleet. We're showing that so called 'Queen' what happens when someone 
goes against the righteousness that is the Silver Millennium." She had a 
satisfied expression on her face by the time she finished speaking. Maybe a 
little conquest before this war would serve to raise her troops' morale. 

Artemis bowed even deeper when he spoke. "My Queen, I'm sorry to tell you this, 
but our fleet is already finishing preparations to depart towards Demagorth 
Govian. We can't distract our attention from them in the brink of this war, else 
they manage to launch an attack first." 

Serenity frowned. "You might be right, Artemis. However..." She smiled 
mischievously. "... would it be possible for something to happen and change 
Nova's decision?" 

Artemis bowed even lower and stood. "Your wish is my command, your highness." 
And with that he left the throne room, which was empty so that no curious ears 
listened in to the conversation. 

Serenity leaned back on her throne and smiled. *My dear Nova, soon you will be 
offering your help to me freely. And once you do I'll crush your little 
territory in front of your very own eyes. No one refuses the defenders of 
justice and love.* 

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A month later, Artemis was waiting for the Nova troops to enter the flagship of 
Serenity's fleet. After a Demagorth Govian assassin was discovered inside Nova 
Castle trying to take the Queen's life, and therefore stopping her support of 
Serenity, Nova had agreed to send her agents to the upcoming conflict. 

She agreed stating. "We'll make this an example of what happens to those that 
dare attack us." 

Even if Artemis cared little for Nova's support, his Queen seemed to think it 
was for the best. As he waited in front of the teleportation device his thoughts 
wandered back to his first meeting with Queen Nova. The woman didn't have 
Serenity's beauty in the slightest, and dressed like a peasant in the white-
haired man's eyes. The ruler of the Solar System always dressed in the most 
immaculate glowing gowns, which did a perfect job of showing off her heavenly 
body, while Nova wore black that covered most of her skin. 

Serenity's court was always filled with crowds of nobles waiting their chance to 
give their Queen nothing but compliments and shows of their gratitude. Artemis 
didn't see a single person in Nova Castle that wasn't either a guard or a 
servant. 

The differences were so notorious and numerous Artemis had no doubt in his mind 
that they would be doing all of Nova's subjects a service when Queen Serenity 
claimed those lands as her own. But for now they were facing a more worthy foe, 
so the conquest would have to wait. 

Finally, after nearly an hour of waiting, there was movement coming from Nova 
Castle. Artemis' eyes caught sight of hundreds of soldiers, all of them wearing 
the same black uniform. Leading the troops were a man and a woman, yet neither 
of them wore appropriate military uniforms. Artemis grimaced. *Nobles. Why do I 
have to deal with nobles?* He had expected Queen Nova to give her troops over to 
him, to follow his commands. Instead she had sent those spoiled brats. He shook 
his head and started walking forward. He stopped a few feet from them. "I am 
Artemis, Royal Advisor of Queen Serenity of the Silver Millennium." 

The woman, who was definitely beautiful in every possible way Artemis could 
think of, spoke in a sensual voice. "I am Hira, second born of the House of 
Nova." 

The man spoke next with a deep baritone voice. "I'm Razt, third born of the 
House of Nova." Artemis had to look up to meet the huge man's eyes. He was a 
little surprised Nova would send her children, but discarded the thought. 

"Order your troops to board the ship. We're leaving as soon as possible." 
Artemis commanded in a tone of voice that brook no argument. He was a little 
surprised when Hira smirked evilly and Razt crossed his powerful arms over his 
chest. "What are you waiting for?" He asked. 

Hira took the word, for Razt seemed to be seriously considering whether to kill 
Artemis for his insolence or not. "My mother's troops are not to leave the 
territory unprotected. My brother and myself should be enough to deal with 
whatever it is we'll be facing." And with that she walked past Artemis, Razt on 
her heels. 

*I'll really enjoy tearing her heart out.* Artemis thought as he turned around 
and boarded the ship himself. Even if he wanted to go to Queen Serenity to 
protest about this, there were reports of Govian movement. There was no time to 
waste. 

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The trip took a few days even if the distance was huge. The technology of 
Serenity's ships being ahead of anything known. 

During that time Artemis rarely heard of the Novas. They spent most of their 
time in their assigned chambers, which was fine by him. By the time they arrived 
to the border to Demagorth Govian they could see a large battle fleet that 
outnumbered Serenity's four to one. The fifth planet from the System's star was 
where the King had his stronghold. 

Artemis was currently in the bridge of the flagship. "Request direct contact 
with King Govian." He ordered one of his crew. 

"Yes, sir." 

Soon the main screen displayed a built man with red hair. He was wearing nothing 
but gold and diamonds over his powerful frame, which he obviously got from the 
field of battle. "What is the meaning of your presence here? You should know 
you're entering our borders and that is an act of war." The man was showing 
clear signs of anger. 

Artemis remained impassive. "I bring a message from Queen Serenity of the Silver 
Millennium. 'Surrender the throne to the Silver Millennium or you'll be executed 
for crimes against love and justice.'" 

Govian was shocked by the boldness of the message and laughed hard. "Your 
pathetic excuse of a fleet will be no match against half our forces. I suggest 
you return home before we decide you're not amusing anymore." 

Artemis clenched his fists but other than that gave no outward sign of losing 
his composure. "You've been warned, Govian. You have three hours to order your 
troops to surrender." 

"Don't waste your time, lad. Even if you had brought your Sailor Senshi with 
you, which you didn't, you would be no threat against our warriors." The King 
boasted with obvious pride in his men. He reached off screen with his right hand 
and took a glass of some blue colored liquid to his lips. 

The white-haired man was surprised Govian could tell the Senshi weren't aboard 
the ships. There was a magic field of protection around each ship preventing 
teleportation and scrying spells. Serenity had been adamant on making the Senshi 
remain in the Solar System, and Artemis understood perfectly. The girls were the 
finest soldiers of the Silver Millennium, given to the task of protecting the 
Royal Family. 

Before Artemis could retort he heard Hira's voice from behind him. "Hello, 
Govian." He shivered at the cold tone used. 

Govian's features revealed surprised. "Hira? What are you doing in that ship, 
girl? Don't tell me your mother actually sent you with Serenity's lap dogs." 

Artemis stepped to the side to see Hira and Razt standing in the bridge. The 
woman answered Govian with a cold smile. "You know very well my mother doesn't 
take lightly to assassins in her chambers." 

Govian laughed. "Can't blame me for trying." 

Razt glared at the King. "You fucked off, asshole. I'll make sure nothing's left 
of your little empire but a black hole." 

Govian's eyes widened and he smiled even more widely. "Razt! I haven't seen you 
since you were a baby. Your resemblance to my brother is uncanny." He searched 
the ship's bridge for another person. When he was sure she wasn't there he 
sounded a little disappointed. "I was hoping Beryl was with you. Now I'll have 
to kill her after I'm done with you both." 

Hira was amused by the statement. "Beryl likes doing things in a 'peaceful' way, 
Govian. My mother wanted us to make an example of you to make future idiots 
think twice before crossing the House of Nova." 

Artemis had heard enough and stood forward. "Hira, Razt. Keep quiet while I 
negotiate with King Govian or I'll inform Queen Serenity of your behavior. She 
won't take lightly to her orders being disregarded." 

Razt frowned and reached forward with his right hand. He took Artemis by the 
throat and lifted him off the ground with ease. "We don't care what that bitch's 
orders are. We came to destroy Demagorth Govian under direct orders from Queen 
Nova." With that he let go of the purple looking Artemis and nodded to Hira, who 
nodded back and waved her left hand in front of her. A dark vortex was created, 
through which they both stepped through before it vanished. 

Artemis glared at the crew in the bridge. "Why didn't you shoot him down?" He 
demanded. Before he could get an answer one of the women called his attention 
towards the main screen. He was shocked to see Hira and Razt in front of Govian 
in the throne room. The mere magical power needed to teleport from Serenity's 
flagship to a magically protected castle was something he didn't believe 
possible for someone other than the Senshi and Queen Serenity. 

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Govian spitted his drink all over one of his guards at seeing a black vortex 
appear in the middle of his throne room, out of which Hira and Razt came out 
calmly. He composed himself quickly as he leaned back and relaxed. "I have to 
admit that was one impressive spell, Hira. You've been practicing, I see." He 
was back to being conversational and with a gesture commanded all his guards to 
lower their weapons. 

Hira smiled at the man. "We're not here to discuss my progress in the magical 
arts, Govian." 

The King smiled back with the same intensity. "I know, girl. It's a real shame 
I'll have to kill you. I haven't seen beauty like yours in all my life." He then 
turned to Razt and gave the boy a once-over. "I could almost swear my brother 
had come back from the land of the dead. I do regret having to kill you too, 
nephew, but your mother took away this System's true ruler." 

Razt crossed his arms over his chest and asked. "Then why threaten Serenity's 
empire?" 

Govian stood up and flexed his muscles. The jewelry he was wearing was instantly 
vaporized by the man's sudden energy release in a faint red aura. "I couldn't 
care less about that overconfident fool, but the fact remains that she's trying 
to overthrow my kingdom." His muscles grew to double their size and the red aura 
turned to purple. "Hira, would you be so kind as to let me test your brother? 
I've always been curious about whether he'd become as strong as his father." 

Hira turned to Razt, who shrugged in response. "I don't have a problem with 
that." 

"My King!" One of the guards protested. 

Govian smiled at his subject. "Evacuate Demagorth Govian." 

The very same guard that protested was shocked by the command, as were the 
others. Not another second passed before the entire room was left alone save for 
Govian, Razt and Hira. "You've trained them well." Razt commented. 

Govian sobered as he assumed a fighting stance. "Your father did. Now, show me 
your power!" 

While Govian's aura was a bright purple Razt was slowly surrounded by a black 
one as he fell back on an offensive stance. No more words were needed between 
them. 

Hira watched with interest as they rushed forward and both landed a solid punch 
to the other's jaw. The hit created a sonic boom that made all the windows of 
the castle shatter. They both retrieved their fists, not a sign of ever being 
hit on their faces, and started to deliver blow after demolishing blow. The 
fight wasn't about skill, but about power. The one to tire first, to not stand 
the damage dealt by the other, would die. 

Govian was surprised by the power packed behind this boy's punches. He had 
thought that because of his young age he would still be weaker than his father, 
not stronger as it seemed. He was already starting to feel his power reserves 
get dangerously low and the boy continued to increase the power behind everyone 
of his attacks. 

Razt fought with a smile on his face. He knew he had the old man outmatched, but 
it was the first time he had an opponent that could match him blow for blow for 
so long. *Too bad I have to kill him. I could use a punching bag once in a 
while.* He thought as he received a kick to the groin and punched his opponent 
on the throat. 

The fight was nothing spectacular, no feats of skill or mass destruction. The 
fighters simply landed blow after blow on each other until it was obvious Govian 
was tiring. His body was a big mass of bruised flesh and his aura was starting 
to fade. 

After two full hours of constant pummeling Govian fell to the floor on his 
knees, defeated. Hira applauded from the side. "Quite a fight, if I might say so 
myself." She commented. 

Govian's swollen jaw managed to form a grotesque smile. "Quite a fight indeed, 
your highness." He finished looking at the victorious Razt. He coughed 
violently, blood flowing freely from his punctured heart and lungs. 

The third son of Nova frowned at that. "What are you talking about?" 

Govian looked at his nephew with a broad smile, as if he wasn't dying right 
there, every sense failing him. "From the time you were born and my brother died 
you became the heir to the throne of Demagorth Govian." 

Razt shook his head. "As I told you before, I came to turn this whole empire 
into one big black hole." 

Govian chuckled, which turned into a coughing fit with even more blood flowing 
now from his ears as well. His vision was obscuring, yet he didn't feel any 
fear. "It doesn't matter. Even if you destroy this place you are the ruler to 
all those people. They knew this day would come and accepted it." 

Hira nodded. "I see. My mother killed your brother and you tried to kill her. My 
mother killed your people's ruler, and you want her to give them another ruler." 

Govian smiled at her. "Always so perceptive, child. I know your mother, and even 
though I hate her with all my being I know she'll be fair to my people. Just 
remember, even if they become Nova's subjects their loyalty remains with Razt." 

Hira nodded. "A pity you have to die, Govian. I really like you." She said 
truthfully. 

"I don't regret dying like a warrior, child. Do me a favor and beat the crap out 
of your brother once in a while. I don't want the new King to become soft." He 
said smirking. 

Razt took a step forward. "It's time. I promise I'll take care of your people." 
He said as he started gathering energy in his hands. His aura winked out of 
existence and a small sphere started taking shape. 

Govian closed his eyes for the last time. "Our people, my king. Our people." 

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Artemis had seen everything happen on the main screen since the communication 
was never cut. He seethed in rage at seeing how the fight came to an end. 
"Traitors." He ordered his troops to get ready to advance, giving specific 
instructions to bring both Novas alive. They would face a trial in the Moon for 
treason. He would request as a personal favor from the Queen to be the 
executioner in this particular case. 

"Sir, we're detecting an increasing gravitational force coming from the fifth 
planet of the System." 

Artemis turned to look at the screens on that, and his eyes widened in shock. 
"GET US OUT OF HERE!!!" He yelled. 

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Demagorth Govian. A kingdom older than anyone could remember and so powerful it 
had withstood thousands of attacks from all over the universe. 

A kingdom that was known for the strength of its warriors, who weren't fully 
human. 

A kingdom that died that day. 

Before the fear filled eyes of Serenity's army the entire Galaxy turned into a 
gigantic black hole in a matter of hours. How could such a thing be done was 
beyond their comprehension. 

In their way back to the Solar System Artemis received a visit from the one 
responsible for such a thing happening. Serenity's advisor was never quite the 
same after that, being controlled by fear every time Razt was even remotely 
close. He never did talk about what happened during that visit, and no one dared 
ask. A rumor traveled the Silver Millennium, relating how Razt left the room 
covered in blood and Artemis was in the middle of dozens of unrecognizable 
corpses. 

Razt and Hira returned to Queen Nova after leaving with nothing but their 
clothes on. They returned with an army powerful enough to make Serenity request 
diplomatic negotiations. In between one of Nova's requests was the life of a 
criminal in Uranus. A young man that would later be known as Ranma of the House 
of Nova. Why she took him as her own son? The answer was unknown to anyone but 
the Novas themselves. 

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Haruka and Michiru had their jaws on the floor by the time Ranma and Setsuna 
stopped talking. Hotaru was silent, comparing what she had just heard with 
Ryoga's version of the events. Mouse calmly sat on his chair, already being 
familiar with the story. 

"An entire Galaxy?" Michiru asked in a disbelieving tone of voice. 

Ranma nodded. "He did get a little overboard that time." He admitted, to which 
Haruka and Michiru facefaulted. 

"If she you were so powerful, why didn't you destroy the Silver Millennium?" 
Haruka asked after recovering. She knew the Senshi were nowhere near their 
maximum power level, but even if they were she doubted they could, with the 
exception of Saturn and the princess, destroy an entire Galaxy. 

Setsuna answered that. "Queen Nova doesn't like forcing her will over someone 
else. She didn't have anything against Queen Serenity, so she didn't attack 
her." 

Ranma took the word, his tone of voice filled with hate. "But the Silver 
Millennium cost us Beryl's life. We'll make sure that anything remotely similar 
to it is destroyed." He stood up and closed his eyes, trying to calm himself. 
Every time he remembered what had happened to his sister he felt an incredible 
anger well up inside him. He turned around and left the room. 

Setsuna wordlessly stood up as well and followed the youngest Nova. 

The others continued talking about what happened in the past. Minor events that 
Mouse or Hotaru remembered, which described the Novas' behavior. Michiru and 
Haruka came to a conclusion that morning. They would stand by Hotaru and Setsuna 
in this. Even if the Novas sounded like monsters, they had gained their friends' 
trust. 


END PART 9