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CHAPTER NINE

They made an unlikely vision on half past the 10th hour on the 3rd day. A god, a goddess, a demented senshi, a powerful senshi/priestess/almost goddess and a suicidal scholar. Ademerplius seemed to be taking notes on what seemed to be the greatest experience of his life; while Ami on the other hand was ready for

battle. "What do you want Juno?" Ami asked calmly. " It's quite obvious you want to destroy the Moon princess and the Earth Prince, but what's in it for you; what is your motivation?"

Juno smiled charmingly as Makoto began to fight an imaginary Petz. "I don't like the Moon Princess but I HATE you, my dear. You always save everyone with you amazing intellect and careful planning. Why

must you work with such imbeciles? You could be a goddess! You choose to be a senshi!"

"I could never be a goddess; how?"

"You are blessed with the grace of the gods, all you would have to do is ask," said Cupid.

Ami sent him a look. "Cupid, I could never take advantage of you," she said dryly.

"I'd let you," he said quietly with his head down. "if you wanted it."

Ami almost felt sorry for him but obviously Juno felt no compassion for his situation at all. "How touching," she exclaimed. "So romantic… but let's cool things down a bit." She put her hands together to form a blue light. "Ice for the ice senshi."

Makoto looked alive, and rushed Ami only to move her but was frozen herself. Her earrings descended on Ami with her last breath. Her last words were: I can fake them out, too, Ami, just like you.

The last senshi stood alone her last partner decimated. Ami began to cry silent but bitter tears as her aura grew. Juno's laughter rung like a fire alarm in her victory, but unfortunately for Juno victory is blinding.