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The non-original characters in this fanfiction are copyrighted to Naoko Takeuchi and Toei where applicable.  Any original characters are considered the intellectual property of Danny Lilithborne and may NOT be used without permission.
 
You may want to read "The Golden Queen of Shadow Galactica" as it is something of a prelude to this fiction.
 
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Have you heard this story before?
 
God created angels, and then God created man.  Angels were to be God's assistants in His creation, but man was His ultimate pride and joy.  A being created in His image, to be like Him in every way.  And the angels were pleased with their Master's joy.
 
Except for one.
 
The reasons given for this angel's rebellion differs depending on who's telling the story.  Some say he saw humans as inferior and weak, and refused to bow before them.  Others say he was jealous of the love that God gave to man over angels, which were also created by Him.  A common modern view states that he wanted to take over God's position and rule over all of existence.
 
Did they forget that God is omnipotent — powerful over all?
 
The angel's rebellion was not outside of God's plan.  In fact, it was part of His plan all along.  Man's worship means nothing if he has no other choice.  He must be permitted to come to the understanding of his own volition.  To reach the understanding that there is a choice, that you can choose to love God, is the greatest joy of all.
 
And if you choose to reject that love...
 
Believe me, there will be an angel that will destroy your body, limb from limb, and cast your soul into never-ending dark fire.
 
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SAILOR MOON: CHAOS THEORY
STRING 04 – That Which Takes Light and Life!  The Seal of Tiresias.
 
Prometheus wandered out of the ruin of his old hometown.
 
After Death Phantom's attack, Prometheus had gone through every building to be sure.  Everyone was dead.  He lived in a hamlet of a major city, and everyone there were agricultural and construction workers, along with their wives and children.  Death Phantom had annihilated them all.
 
I'll never forgive him.  I will prove my superiority over Galaxia by destroying the foe she could never defeat, Death Phantom, and striking back in the stead of my townsmen!
 
Just as he had this thought, another bright flash of white ruptured through the world.  Prometheus covered his eyes.
 
No!  Is Death Phantom attacking again?
 
The flash lasted much longer, and Prometheus felt his cells throb and ache as power pulsated through the earth.  Oh God... what is happening?
 
It took some time before the light faded.  Prometheus opened his eyes, and suddenly he realized he was standing on the outskirts of the main city of Earth... Raulus.
 
It was on fire.
 
"Oh no!" Prometheus shouted, and ran towards the buildings.
 
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The cold wind whistled ominously as the other Sailor Soldiers and Generals stared aghast at Sailor Galaxia, who had just annihilated most of the population of the world.
 
Galaxia waited for the first soldier to make their move.  It was Venus.  Galaxia bit her thumb, drawing blood, then quicker than the eye could follow, she smeared her blood upon the blade of her Sword and spun it around herself.  Venus jumped back to dodge what appeared to be a desperate swing.
 
But soon after, Galaxia raised her sword and shouted an incantation which none of those present understood.  Golden fire erupted around her, and the space around her began to shimmer.
 
Venus gasped.  She wasn't attacking me.  She was using the sword to spread her blood around her to create a circle of power.  This is some kind of seal technique!
 
"Yes, exactly," Galaxia said, reading Venus' thoughts.  "This is the Seal of Tiresias.  I am now in a different space and time from the rest of the universe.  So even on the off chance that all eight of you could launch an attack at me, it would never get through this seal."
 
Mercury turned on her visor and examined Galaxia.  "I can't get a reading on this at all," she said.  "She may be telling the truth."
 
"Galaxia, what have you done?" Kunzite shouted.  "Did you mean what you said earlier, about everyone on the planet without a shine being dead?"
 
"Yes, I was, and am serious," Galaxia replied.
 
"Well, everyone has a Star Seed, so if what she's saying is true..." Mercury reasoned.
 
"No!" Galaxia shouted.  "It's true that everyone has a Star Seed, but most have allowed them to die.  The light inside them has gone out.  That's why they had the werewithal to rise up and do these terrible deeds.  I should know this better than anyone."
 
Jupiter gasped as she realized Galaxia's meaning.  "You have no Star Seed either!"
 
"That's right," Galaxia replied.  "So I know what these insects are capable of doing.  However, don't act like I've destroyed the entire planet.  Those people whose Star Seeds shine are still alive.  They still dream and hope and love, and are worthy of life."
 
"You're not the person who can decide that!" Nephrite shouted.
 
"That's right," Galaxia mused as she closed her eyes.  "Only God can decide who is worthy and who should perish.  Isn't that what the Earthlings believe?  But if that's true... haven't I just proven who I really am to them?"
 
"You think... you're God?" Jadeite sputtered.  "How foolish!"
 
"Wait," Mercury said.  "If everyone without a shine is dead, why are you still alive?"
 
Galaxia humphed and put down her sword for a moment.  She raised up her hands.  "These bracelets have kept my form intact for all the centuries that I've existed without a Star Seed.  However, if these bracelets were to break, I wouldn't die, as we discussed during our last meeting.  Chaos would take over my body, and I would be an even bigger threat than I am now."
 
"Galaxia!" Mars shouted.  "Release this seal!"
 
"No," Galaxia said and smiled.  The smile looked either dour or menacing — it was impossible to tell at this point.  "It would be better for me to remain here, in this seal for all eternity.  The royalty live.  They can rebuild the planet.  In time, Earth would return to its former glory.  But, I wonder... perhaps it is human nature to resent and hate?"
 
The Sailor Soldiers and Guardians struggled to understand her words.
 
"If that's so," Galaxia went on.  "Then perhaps I should remain in this world, keeping watch.  If I were to decide who lives and who dies, then humanity would fear me, and I can prevent such a tragedy from happening again.  If there's anything humans love, it's life.  And if there's one thing they fear, it's death."
 
"What... are you insane?" Zoisite demanded.
 
"Perhaps I am.  Now listen, I'm going to tell you something good.  This seal lasts as long as I can focus my will.  I can keep it focused for quite a long time.  That's what the discipline of war will do to you.  But if you stick around long enough, I may lose my focus and the seal will be released.  I wonder what will happen then?"
 
Mercury shuddered violently and turned off her visor.  "There's nothing more we can do here," she muttered.  "We can't stay here indefinitely or the cold would damage our bodies.  We need to confirm what Galaxia is saying, then report to Queen Serenity."
 
"You're going to regret this, Sailor Galaxia!" Mars shouted.  "We're going to make you pay!"
 
"I'm sure," Galaxia replied.
 
The eight then vanished from D-Point.
 
It's true... Galaxia thought to herself.  I've become a devil.  Why do I feel nothing?  Not even regret.  I do hope the Sailor Soldiers are strong enough to defeat me once the time comes...
 
She then knelt next to the sword.
 
But don't think I'll simply surrender.  I'm still a Sailor Soldier and I still have my pride.  After all, you will need to be strong enough to fight Chaos after defeating me...
 
Until then... I shall wait here.
 
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Prometheus' run had slowed into an exhausted gait through the city of Raulus.
 
There were signs of a riot here, as well... but no rioters.  Prometheus headed towards the castle, in case they were all gathered there, but then began to notice things that made his heart uneasy.  Clothes on the ground, with weapons beside them.  The air was very dusty.
 
By the time Prometheus reached the castle, he realized that this city was empty as well.
 
I'm afraid to go to the castle... I know in my heart, everyone there has died too, but... I must confirm this for mys...
 
"Halt!"
 
What?
 
"Halt!" another voice commanded.  "Who goes there?"
 
Prometheus gasped.  Someone's alive!  raised his hands.  "Don't attack me," he said.  "I come in peace."
 
There were two soldiers standing outside the gates of the castle.  They looked at each other.  They were hesitant, but they lowered their weapons.
 
"Oh, thank God," Prometheus whispered.  "When I saw that flash of light and everyone turned into... I was afraid..."
 
"We saw that, too," one of the soldiers commented.  "We were holding off the commoners.  They were intent on storming the castle and killing King Phaon.  But when that light came, they all disappeared."
 
"I saw who did it!" Prometheus said.  "It was... you're not going to believe this..."
 
"Try us," the soldier said.
 
"It was Chaos... Death Phantom." 
 
"Death Phantom?!"
 
"What did you say?"
 
"He was in Lachesis earlier, and he raised his hand and made that flash of light.  He killed everyone in my town!  I know it sounds impossible, but..."
 
"No, we believe you," the soldier said.  "It's the only way to explain the villager's sudden change in behavior.  We know what Death Phantom is capable of."
 
"But... if he was causing the villagers to rise up against us, why kill them?" the other soldier asked.
 
Prometheus blinked and touched his finger to his lip.  That second flash of light... did Death Phantom attack again?  These men are right... it doesn't make sense to destroy his servants, unless his purpose for them was finished.  But wasn't overthrowing the monarchy his goal?
 
What the hell is going on?...
 
--
 
A servant of Queen Serenity's approached her in a hurry.
 
"Queen Serenity," she said.  "The Sailor Team wishes to see you about a matter of great urgency."
 
Queen Serenity nodded.  "Show them in," she said.
 
Sailors Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter filed in and knelt before her.
 
"You may rise," the Queen said.  "I'm sorry for the outburst earlier.  I'm just frustrated with this situation."
 
Mars sighed, feeling nervous.  "About the situation..."
 
"There's been a development," Venus went on.  "A bad one."
 
"Galaxia has released a power which separates Star Seeds from their bodies," Mercury said. 
 
"What?"
 
"She intentionally made the power weak, so those with shines are still alive," Mercury went on.  "But the majority of the population had surrendered their shines, and... died as a result.  We've confirmed it for ourselves.  Most of the common population have become dust."
 
"The survivors say a bright light enveloped the world," Mars added.  "When it cleared, those who rose up against the monarchy were dead.  Many of the survivors were about to be killed by the rioters when the flash happened."
 
"Have you told them that Galaxia is responsible for this?" Serenity asked.
 
"No," Jupiter said.  "We've kept that part quiet."
 
"Good.  Continue to do so.  I will go to the planet and talk to her myself."
 
"That might be hard..." Venus said.  "She's locked herself on the top of the planet at D-Point with some kind of seal.  We've been unable to teleport there, and she said that the Seal will be maintained as long as she wills it."
 
"Are you forgetting the power I hold?  I am, after all, Queen Serenity.  I can communicate with anyone as long as they are willing.  Galaxia is my friend.  She'll listen to me."
 
"I hope you are right, Queen Serenity," Jupiter said.  "In the meantime, we need to continue to assist the other ruined cities."
 
"Please do so," the Queen said.  "Thank you for reporting to me."
 
The Soldiers nodded and vanished.
 
Galaxia... why did you do this thing?  We could have found a way to end this peacefully, but now that's no longer an option...
 
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"Galaxia..."
 
"Queen Serenity.  You will always be the queen of this galaxy, no matter what happens.  My time is short.  Chaos will soon control me."
 
"Galaxia, what are you saying?  I've come to ask you why you've done this!"
 
"When I unleashed my power, the humans were rising up against the royalty, and killing anyone who stood in their way."
 
"Perhaps that should have happened.  Galaxia, don't you understand?  Mankind was frustrated.  The royalty was willing to lay down their lives if that's what their servants wanted."
 
"Maybe they were willing... but I'm not.  Is it just for them to be rewarded that way after all they've done?"
 
"That's exactly what mankind was thinking!"
 
"Queen Serenity, the proof is in the results of my actions.  Those without the light of hope in their hearts are now dead.  And they deserve it!  Now the world will be rebuilt by the descendants of the royalty.
 
"Why don't you ask your Sailor Soldiers what's happening to the Earth now?  I'm sure they'll tell you that the land is beginning to produce again.  The poison that was infecting the Earth has now been uprooted, thanks to my power!  Was it wrong?  Can you really say that what I did was wrong?"
 
"Killing innocents is wrong, Galaxia.  It's against the code you agreed to follow as a Sailor Soldier."
 
"None of those people were innocent, and you know it."
 
"But Galaxia... you cannot end a war simply by killing all those who fight!"
 
"You are kind, Queen Serenity.  Forgiving.  Too forgiving.  You will see the wisdom of what I did in time.  I did what was within my power to save the planet we both love.  Now, I have to end this communication.  I feel Chaos rising within me.  Goodbye, my friend."
 
Galaxia sighed sadly as she closed her mind.  She wasn't telling the entire truth.  Chaos was indeed rising within her, due to the focus she was using to keep the Seal of Tiresias intact, but the time when it would take complete control was still far off.  Galaxia's power was stronger than even she herself imagined it to be.
 
I could stay here indefinitely if I wanted.  That is probably what is best for this world.
 
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Prometheus had asked to see King Phaon.  The guards were hesitant, but seeing as he was one of the few men left alive, and all those who were seeking Phaon's life were dead, he was allowed to see the King.
 
Phaon was the man who ruled over the city of Raulus, while his wife Metalia had governed over the affairs of the Earth in general.  Metalia was often abroad handling the military affairs required to defend the planet, and was on one of those trips now, leaving Phaon to handle the city's internal matters.
 
"You are Prometheus?" Phaon asked.  "My wife has spoken much about you."
 
"Yes, I worked closely with her and Sailor Galaxia," Prometheus said.
 
"I was told Galaxia was looking on you to inherit her power," Phaon replied.  "That means it's an honor indeed to meet you."
 
"Are you serious?" Prometheus gasped.  "She... saw me?"
 
Prometheus blushed brightly.  I thought she looked on me as a weak little rat... but all this time, she was considering me to inherit her power?
 
Phaon sighed softly.  "What could have caused this to happen?" he sighed.  "All the people that we were charged with watching over... they're all dead.  I feel responsible somehow."
 
"No!  It's not your fault!" Prometheus shouted.
 
Phaon raised his head in response to Prometheus' stern words.
 
"The people of this planet chose this path for themselves," Prometheus said.  "Before this happened... I encountered... I encountered Death Phantom."
 
Phaon's eyes widened.  "You saw Death Phantom?  Doesn't that make you a potential enemy, then?"
 
"Yes, it does," Prometheus sighed.  "And part of me regrets telling you, but as of this moment I aspire to be truthful in all things.  Death Phantom tried to get me to accept his power, but I refused.  He then unleashed a power that separated beings from their Star Seeds."
 
"So Death Phantom is responsible for this?  But then... why are we still alive?"
 
"I do not know."
 
Phaon put his hands behind his head and looked upward, as if beseeching the heavens to show him the meaning of this disaster.  "This is an overwhelming situation," he sighed.  "I don't know what our next course of action should be."
 
"I suppose we will just have to live on," Prometheus replied.
 
"We have no choice, do we?"  Phaon gave a wry smile.  "You have wisdom that is beyond your years, Prometheus.  I am thinking, when we rebuild, that you should have a position of high standing."
 
Prometheus should have been proud, but his mind was on other matters.
 
Galaxia... Metalia... where are you?  Does my life have any meaning if you are gone?
 
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This is the story of the ruin of the world and the destruction of history.
 
Life could have gone on beyond that point unabated, but there was a plan going on, whose gears slowly began to turn.  In time, that story will be told.  For now, reader, wait as those before you waited.
 
In time.
 
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END OF STRING 04
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Thirty years have passed since that day.  Prometheus is now an adult who protects the people of his town with his own strength.  But what of the danger that lies in wait at 'D-Point'?  The fated battle draws near even as the dead stars invite destruction. Next time:  String 05 - The Years after the Ruin.
 
Note to readers: I will be taking some time off to plan future projects and the direction this story will go in, so don't hold your breath waiting for a new chapter.  It will be done when it's done.

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