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Anyway, I know you're not here to read my spews, the
story right - the ending I've promised you all. I got
a great number of different idea's, so I decided to
just go with my gut. I hope you all enjoy it. There
may be a sequel later...

Same disclaimer applies of course :)
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		A Dark Lust - The Final Chapter.
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	Nebil stood silently, still near the doorway, with
her small child... THEIR small child wrapped frightened
around her legs. What could she do? Nebil felt so helpless.
Did she still love Erebus? Or was she a victim of her own
sick obsession? She felt so confused. She knew she loved
their child. Of course she loved Xandria. With all of her
heart. Erebus.. had done so many bad things over their time
spent together. Had he ever really been.. what she thought
or believes she remembered him to be?

	Everything was a blur. All that existed now was the
scene before her. Nebil knew Erebus had hurt that poor girl
in so many ways. She too.... had been a part of it. Perhaps
she was no better than him? No.. she couldn't make herself
believe that. The princess was still glaring at Erebus now,
her prince was pulling himself to his feet and stepping
behind her. He looked ready to kill. They all did. She took
a second to look at each of the scouts. They all loved her
so much... she could see the hurt they felt for her. And the
love as well. She could understand it now. How Serena was so
quick to be willing to risk her life for them. They loved
eachother. Tears filled Nebils eyes. Tears of envy. Could
she ever know this love? She put a hand down and grasped her
childs quivering hand. Perhaps she could...

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	Darien put a hand on Serena's shoulder gently. Her
eyes didn't move. He couldn't blame her though, not right now.
That man, had to be the devil. But good always triumphs over
evil, doesn't it? Darien grit his teeth and pulled out his
sword once more. He wasn't going to let him go that easy.

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	Fire roared unexpectedly from the Goddess of Mars.
Erebus yelled out as it singed his side. He glared back as
she was about to send another. His hands formed dark energy,
he had no choice. He would finish this fight. And take as
many with him as he could! Beryl would help him. Yes! That
was it! He looked up to the sky with a wild look in his eyes.

	"BERYL! Please... PLEASE mistress, help me from your
grave! Let me grant your vengence!" He didn't care if the
energy boost he felt was from the heavens he knew his love
lived, or from himself, but he felt powerful. Invincible! He
was ready.

	He waved a hand in Mars direction who was already
sending another fire blaze his way, it melted under his
power, forcing the girl backwards sliding across the ground.

	Mercury and Jupiter were on him in a second as Mina
helped Raye to her feet. Mercury and Jupiter barely managed
to dodge two more balls of black hurdling their way, but not
before Jupiter got off an extra attack which managed to knock
him back.

	Just the distraction Darien needed to step forward.
He growled as he ran towards Erebus. The two men wrestled
to the floor. Serena watched from the corner of her eye as
she aided Raye. Darien seemed to be getting the upper hand,
Serena smiled softly at this. But even as he was on top of
things, a light flashed that sent him flying towards them
all.

	Serena threw up her arms with the crystal and slowed
his approach allowing him to land softly in front of her.
Her eyes shot from him to Erebus.

	"I've had enough." She raised the crystal over her
head, prepared to put this evil being out of it's misery.
She just kept telling herself, he's just like any old yoma.
He didn't deserve to live. He was a monster. And he deserved
to DIE.

	The words were forming on her lips, when Nebil jumped
infront of a very surprised Erebus. He grinned behind her,
looking smugly at Serena.

	Serena hesitated.

	"NEBIL! Get out of the way - he isn't worth it! Let
me do this, PLEASE...please.." She begged..

	Nebil just shook her head, tears forming in her eyes.

	"What the hell are you waiting for Sailor Moon?!" Raye
yelled from her place behind the Princess. "FRY the bastards!
They don't deserve to live. You certainly can't spare him for
HER! She's just as bad as he is! What are you waiting for?!"

	"I agree!" Jupiter shot out, hatred burning in her
blood, "Take them out Sere! Look what they did to us - to
YOU! Please.. if you don't, we'll do it for you - just give
us the word! They aren't worth it!"

	"They don't deserve it Serena..." Ami spoke quietly..
"they really, truly do not deserve any breaks from you.. from
any of us.."

	"Serena. Just give us the go ahead girl. We'll take
care of it... I know this must be hard, but look what he did
to you! You can't let him win. Or her, this is a plot! Don't
let them win!" Mina pleaded. She knew how badly Serena wanted
to hurt this man. To destroy him and the memory of everything
that he did to her. If Serena hated this man, so did Mina. Hell,
she probably hated him long before Serena... did she hate him?
Could Serena hate? She had a damn good reason...

	Serena shut her eyes tight. "You don't understand...
she helped me! I can't kill her.. how do you think you all
got here? I can't, kill her guys. I won't!" She looked at
Darien, praying he had some answer. He opened his mouth but
was cut off by a short scream from Nebil.

	All eyes moved back to where the two former lovebirds
once stood. Erebus laughed loudly as Nebil squirmed in his
grasp. She was in the air, looking down at him. His hand was
tightly clenched around her neck, squeezing even tighter. The
sounds erupting from the woman's throat made Serena's heart
ache. Choking on sobs. She did care for that monster, but what
good could that bring now? He was gone. He was evil. There was
no good in this man. They could all see it. Her struggles were
dying down. Serena shook her head from side to side violently,
allowing tears to fall to the floor.

	"STOP! STOP STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!!! You MONSTER! She
LOVES YOU! Don't you see?! Can't you even... TRY to understand
what you mean to her? You son of a bitch PUT HER DOWN!!" She
took a step forward but stopped quickly as a small figure flew
past her towards Erebus. "No.. no stay back! He'll kill you too!"

	Nebil was still wildly struggling for breath. She wasn't
going to last much longer. They all knew it. Though only Serena
really could feel bad for the woman. She'd helped them. She couldn't
shoot now. The child was at his feet.

	Erebus grinned wider and looked down at his daughter.

	"What do you want child? I'm busy with mommy, can't you
see? Stay close, my darling.... you'll follow. You want to be
with your mama, don't you?" With that he started laughing madly
again, squeezing tighter still. The little girl looked up at her
mother, then sadly back at her father.

	"Daddy?" A quiet voice spoke...innocent to all the world.

	"WHAT damnit?" He glared down for only a second, when
fear gripped him once again.

	She brought the knife down into his stomach, down to the
hilt. And backed away slowly, watching as her mother dropped to
the ground gasping for air.

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	He couldn't believe it. How could she? His own.. flesh and
BLOOD. His only daughter. His only CHILD. HOW, COULD SHE?!

	He stared awe-eyed at the knife buried in his stomach.
Painfully teasing his punctured lung, torn flesh, and bleeding
wound. He pulled it out, a wince shrouding his features. That
really hurt.

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	Nebil's lungs were on fire. She gulped in the sweet air
that flowed around her where she lay on the ground. She felt
someone pulling her away from Erebus. What had just happened?
He wasn't who she told herself all these years he was. He was
cold, evil. He was a complete monster.

	Shame. She felt shamed, and stupid. Embarrassed... for
everything she'd done, for him. Every FUCKED UP thing, she'd
ever done for HIM. She couldn't stand it anymore.

	Her daughter had stabbed him... my god what was this
world coming to? He could ruin us all.

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	Everyone knew they saw what happened, but they still
didn't believe it. That.. little girl, she.. stabbed Erebus! His
own daughter? Not one of the girls could believe it.

	They could finish the job now. They turned, each girl,
to their beloved princess. It was up to her now. There was no
one in their way. This could be very simple. It his own daughter
wanted him dead, surely, the princess would as well.

	Right?

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	She was stunned. The little girl that'd been so kind to
heal her.. such a gentle.. quiet child. She'd stabbed him. The
monster of a man that had ripped everything away from her. Was
this.. right? He'd obviously hurt his child a great deal, he must
have - to force her to such extremities. Perhaps.. for everyone
else, she should take him out. He hurts everyone. He only cares
about himself, and that dead.....bitch Beryl.

	She thought of her mothers words. But... this wasn't
for her. Was it? No. It couldn't be... of course she hated the
man - but this was for everyone he's hurt. Including Nebil and
her daughter. Darien.. her friends. And yes, even her. It's
for all of them.

	This had to come to an end. She couldn't stand it anymore.

	Her hands moved once more in front of her, her crystal
shone with majestic power, ready to finish this battle. She
looked at each of her friends. They knew she needed their support
in this one. They walked closer, connecting hands behind her.
With Darien at her side, she powered up her crystal.

	He deserves, to die.

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	Erebus gathered the bit of strength he had left in him
and called upon his own dark powers. If he had to go out, it'd
be with a bang.

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	The light spectacle was astounding. Rays of glitter flew
all around, then smashed back, met with an equally powerful surge
of power. White against black, good against evil. The same battle
as many before. As battles had always been. He couldn't win.

	The light from the crystal was so beautiful, so..welcoming.
Nebil couldn't help but look. But she couldn't let them do this.
She simply couldn't, this wasn't how he was supposed to die.

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	White was winning over black, when it died out completely
he was struck by the powerful beam, shrill screams escaped his
red lips. Darien couldn't help but smile, nor could the senshi.
Serena didn't smile, though she somehow felt a part of her free
itself with this scream. A new hand touched her shoulder. Cutting
off the light flowing from her silver crystal. Serena looked at
Nebil questioningly.

	" Serena.. please. This isn't how he goes. Please
understand."

	Serena looked quietly at Nebil for a moment, without
saying a thing. She nodded slowly, then leaned forward and
kissed her forehead. Then stepped back, replacing the crystal
to it's keeping place, and shifting from the Princess to
Sailor Moon.

	The others stared bewildered at Serena. Not really
understanding at all why she did that. He was almost gone.
A bright green light flashed and they turned their attention
to Nebil. Who was now in her yoma form. They understood now.
And followed Serena's lead, each stepping back a few feet,
and waiting for what was to be.

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	Nebil raised her claw over her head, even in her
monstrous appearance, her tears could not escape her. He had
to be punished. Had to be sent to his queen. And she would
give him this. It's the only place he would truly be happy
now. There was nothing here for him. Perhaps he really did
love Beryl. It didn't matter, it was time to go.

	She loved him, yes. She swore she'd have him back,
or love him forever. And she didn't lie. She would love him
for all eternity. But she couldn't be with him. He would
kill them all. Including herself, and their child. It wasn't
safe.

	It was time for him to go.

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	He stared up at Nebil with bloodshot eyes. He knew what
she was going to do. And that she was going to do it, no matter
what. He still wasn't sorry. He wouldn't let her see his sorrow
for losing. But he would be with her now... with Beryl. His one
true love. He shouldn't known that little brat could never really
be what Beryl was. No.. no one could ever be as glorious.. as..
perfect, as Beryl.

	He grinned painfully, flashing blood covered teeth to
the woman who gave birth to his traitor daughter. This world
wasn't worth his effort any longer.

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	She screamed as her claws ripped through the only man
she'd ever loved. Cried, as she tore him to shreds. Sobbed
miserably, as she killed her Erebus.

	They were safe now. He would never be back to make them
suffer. And no longer, would he suffer.

	On this day, the mighty Erebus, did fall.


			THE END.
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The end?! Don't worry, there'll be a short Epilogue probably out
next week :) I hope you liked how I chose to finish.. if not,
TOO GODDAMNED BAD! :( I like it. Hahaha. Anywho - there ya have
it. I'm almost sorry to see it go! But no worries, I'm sure I'll
have a few more before I stop :) I'll have an Epilogue out for ya
soon. So you can see what happens with everyone... And.. I'm thinking
about a sequel. I do hope you enjoyed my story, and again, I'd
like to thank each and every one of you who emailed me reguarding
this story. Especially those who've followed from the beginning.
I really appreciated your support for my first fanfic. You've made
it worth it :)

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