"They had gotten out of the Mars Tower, with what they learned from the memories of Rei, they had to get to the Castle, and once outside of the Tower, were they able to get back into Connection with Sailor Mercury."

"Aspros....I see, so he is the Specter Saint guarding the Mars Castle, where Rei is being Held at, said Sailor Mercury."
That seems to be the case, we need to find a way to the Castle now that we got past the Temple and Tower, said Star Maker."
We know how to get there, so you can have us help but there is a problem, said Phobos."
A Problem?, What is it?, Said Pegasus Seiya."
To get to the Castle, we have to cross the Flaming Ash, it's basically this whole moat of lava, but that's the only way to get to the castle, said Deimos."
"A moat of Lava?!, Said Andromeda Shun, with a Surprised shock."

"From what was said by Phobos and Deimos, Crossing The Flaming Ash; which was a moat of Lava, would be very dangerous and hard to get by even as the only way, but if the castle was there in the middle of this moat, there must be a way to cross it."

"But is there a way to cross it?, Said Chibi Moon."
Phobos said there was only one way to get across it and it was a dangerous one."
There is a way but, it is also dangerous, said Phobos."
"There are many large rocks that form small cliff-like platforms, you'll have to hop over each one carefully too, or with a false step or stepping on any weak spots your bond to fall into the Lava, if you're not careful enough, and that doesn't even look as dangerous as the heat it generates, is much worse that it's difficult for us to fly over it all at once, said Deimos."

"Wait, didn't one of the Lunatia Text, at the Temple mentioned about "Flaming Ash"?, Said Sailor Mercury."
Chibi Moon remembered this as she was one that read the text, it was engraved at the entrance."
"Oh yes I remember, the text on the entrance to the temple said it, "Evil however is opposite as those of Evil will be thrown into the inferno lava of flaming ash as punishment for their wicked auras that taint the spirits and souls", and that's what I remember on there it was mentioned, said Chibi Moon."
So in other cases the Flaming Ash is like one of the five rivers of the Underworld; Phlegethon, said Andromeda Shun."
"Or the lake of fire, mentioned in Christian and Hebrew religious texts, the place of eternal torment for the sinners, said Cygnus Hyoga."

"You know a lot about Christianity, Hyoga, but when you say it like that, it sounds scary, said Chibi Moon."
"Well that's what it's supposed to be, besides it was religion my mother, said Cygnus Hyoga as he looked at the Pendant of Rei's mother that he now held in his hand, It made him think deeply of his mother, but he tried to not let that thought take over him, as this Pendent should be the hands of Rei Hino, not him."

"Phobos and Deimos agreed with their guesses, as it was exactly the type of place used for that reason; the Denizens of Mars who once lived here during Silver Millennium, with Princess Mars as its ruling guardian, it was a place used to punish the ones of cruelty, who either performed awful acts or had a connection to them with no remorse."
They had to go to the Flaming Ash, if they wanted to go to the Mars Castle, so they continued their walk to the Flaming Ash, once there they were very shocked to see it up close and the heat was unbearable."

"Everything was all black and ash, there were small streams of lava flowing into a great big ravine that turned out to be the Flaming Ash, smoke steamed up in the air, and there was a cherry blossom tree on a cliff unburned by all the heat and lava around it, at the Flaming Ash."
"These streams of Lava.....come from Olympus Mons....and flow into the lava here at the Flaming Ash, said Deimos, in a weak voice."
"Deimos, what's wrong are you alright?, Said Andromeda Shun."
"Yeah, I'm fine it's just the heat getting to me, my small body can't take it, I need to fly back a little, said Deimos."

"Although she almost fell but Andromeda Shun caught Deimos in the palms of his hands."
"Deimos?!, Said Phobos."
Sailor Mercury analyzed the heat that was generated from the Flaming Ash."

"That's very hot, since the lava runs down from Olympus Mons that's just how hot it is, the temperature level is about 1,200°C, which If converted is 2,192 degrees fahrenheit, Phobos and Deimos's body won't be able to handle that temperature since they are very small, it will also have effects on you, but you must be careful if you continue to walk across it, said Sailor Mercury."

"Jumping across it, is more like it in this case, said Phoenix Ikki as he looked at a rock platform that was about 2 feet away from where they stood."
That must be very hot, according to those calculations, said Star Maker."
She then grabbed rock on the ground and dropped into the Moat of lava in the Flaming Ash ravine, the rock didn't even have time to touch the lava as it Burned completely into dust and ash, the others saw this with Surprise shock."
Oh how, I guess that's why it's called "Flaming Ash"?, Said Chibi Moon fearful that she hid behind Pegasus Seiya."
Yeah that explains it alright, we got to be very careful if we're gonna cross this, so who wants to go first, said Pegasus Seiya."
"Definitely not me!, Said Chibi Moon with her quick refusal."

"The others just looked at him, it was obvious he was the one who had to do it."
Ok fine, I'll go, Chibi Moon can you let go of my leg please, said Pegasus Seiya as he sighed with reluctance."
Chibi Moon quickly did and Pegasus Seiya concentrated on where he needed to jump, doing so he rushed towards the edge and jumped as high as he could and made it on the rock platform unharmed by the heat, during this his helmet covered his entire face and Stayed on this time, which was good and it for the time being."
The others look at each other and we're ready to jump as well, Andromeda Shun held onto Phobos and Deimos."
Since Cygnus Hyoga's cloth was now similar to Pegasus Seiya's new cloth, he too had access to a full helmet which automatically appeared on him and he jumped across as being the second one of the group to do so."

"Ok it's safe, just be careful, said Cygnus Hyoga."
When did Hyoga and Seiya's Cloths began to do that with their helmets?, Said Phoenix Ikki."
Only recently, really but I don't know how to explain it, it just comes with the new enhanced powers I guess, said Chibi Moon."
Ok, then would you like to jump with me, if you're scared?, Said Phoenix Ikki."
He only asked this because Chibi Moon was closer to him."
Phoenix Ikki picked up Chibi Moon and jumped across with her, Andromeda Shun and Sailor Star Maker were last, and soon they were all on the first rock, Sailor Mercury directed them the best she could on which rock to jump across next and which way was the shortest into getting to the other side of the Flaming Ash."

"But the moment they got to the near the middle rock platform, that was near the last platform, there was an attack, and they were able to dodge the best they could with Sailor Mercury's warning of the Danger."

"Guys watch out!, Something's coming!, But I can't tell where!, Said Sailor Mercury."

"Galactica Scales!"

"They heard this being called out as they Dodged when the attack hit."
Pegasus Seiya hearing the word "Galactica" in the name of the attack reminded him of Sailor Aluminum Siren's Attack."
Ahhh!, Yelled Chibi Moon, Phoenix Ikki held tight to her as they Dodged the attack, Andromeda Shun held Phobos and Deimos tightly as they Dodged, and they almost Fell off the platform and into the lava, but Andromeda Shun was able to stop his footing in time to slow down."
"What was that?!, Said Pegasus Seiya."
It can't be?!, Said Star Maker."

"Red dust was everywhere and it was hard to see and some of the lava could be heard making a raging hissing and pops from under them, there was a silhouette that could be seen in the red dust which Pegasus Seiya, it looked like a woman and she had huge butterfly wings."
These Wings only brought a memory flashback to a certain butterfly saint to him, but it was not him, this was another Sailor Guardian, but a bad one just like Sailor Aluminum Siren, once the Red dust cleared her face could be seen."
She was Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon."

"She's a Sailor Guardian?!, Said Phobos."
Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon?!, Said Deimos."
Papillon?!, Said Pegasus Seiya."
Do you know her Star Maker?, Said Cygnus Hyoga."
Of course she does know me, we are Sailor Guardians after all, however that's not the point in the matter, I can't let you pass alive to the Mars castle, and this place of Ash and Lava, WILL BE YOUR GRAVES!, said Heavy Metal Papillon."
Phoenix Ikki put down Sailor Chibi Moon so he can help out fighting Heavy Metal Papillon."

"Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon looked at the Saints and Sailor Guardians they were ready to defend themselves against knowing what she meant as she was an Enemy of Sailor Star Maker, and had an intent to kill all of them."
I see you're ready to fight me, but I'll be a little careful, I wouldn't want to harm your little princess, as she's very vital to Lady Persephone's Goals, said Heavy Metal Papillon, who was looking for to Chibi Moon."
"Guys, go on ahead without me, I'll deal with her!, You have to get to the Castle!, Said Star Maker."
"Are you sure about that?, Because I'm not going to do that!?, Said Pegasus Seiya."

"Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon looked at him and she attacked him first he Dodged and he almost fell into the Lava until Heavy Metal Papillon Grabbed him from falling off the Rock Platform."
Now I did say I'll be careful, but I think it's best you listen to the Starlight, said Heavy Metal Papillon."
She pulled him over to the middle of the platform, as Star Maker tried to kick her and she dodged, suddenly everything began to shake and Lava spewed out and on the splash on the ground."
She's able to control fire, be careful!, If she keeps doing that the Platform is gonna become unstable you need to get out of there or you'll fall in!, Said Sailor Mercury."

"So basically she's trying to push us in to the Lava!, Said Cygnus Hyoga."
"Oh you finally figured it out!, That took forever, well maybe you should watch out then!, If you can!, Said Heavy Metal Papillon."
She flew around causing strong ashy winds to blow on them, and making them unable to see."
Andromeda Shun was able to see her in a second and using that moment he grabbed her leg by his chain to stop her and dropped Phobos and Deimos on the ground as he was carried away by Heavy Metal Papillon's Fast speed."

"Ahhh!, Said Andromeda Shun."
Andromeda?!, Said Phobos and Deimos."
Shun!, Said Phoenix Ikki."
Heavy Metal Papillon stopped flying around and looked down at Andromeda Shun hanging from her leg by his chain and he was looking down at the Lava, where any second he could fall into it."
"Oh dear that's a bad spot for you!, You should really be careful, if you have let go you would have fallen, said Heavy Metal Papillon."
Andromeda Shun looked up at Heavy Metal Papillon and the others looked at what to do and save him."
"But I think that's most likely what needs to be done with you for your idea thinking you can stop me!, Said Heavy Metal Papillon."

"The other chain of The Andromeda's Cloth was dangling loosely down beside him Freely it moved a little to get close to the others, Pegasus Seiya could see this, and he could see Phoenix Ikki was focusing on what to do to get his brother down."
Heavy Metal Papillon shook her leg the chain was grabbed on too and tried to shake Andromeda Shun off but even if he swayed around by the force movement of her leg."
"Now!, Said Andromeda Shun."
Huh what?!, Said Heavy Metal Papillon."
Phoenix Ikki grabbed the other Chain and forcefully pulled both of them down, Heavy Metal Papillon fell hard to the ground and Phoenix Ikki grabbed a hold of his brother."

"Heavy Metal Papillon got up from the ground and sat on her knees, she had dust all over her face and she looked confused for a moment, but she soon blotted out crying."
WAAAAAA!, My face!, That really hurt!, Said Heavy Metal Papillon as she cried and cried and rolled around and looked like she was having a tantrum."
Is....is she having a tantrum?, Said Chibi Moon."
Is Her Crying worse than mine?, Said Andromeda Shun, confused."
The others really didn't know what to do."

"While she was having the tantrum, Phoenix Ikki looked at the Mars Arrow on the ground, it was his best shot if they were gonna defeat her and escape, he picked it up as Heavy Metal Papillon soon stopped her tantrum and got up angrily and was more in rage than before."
"Ok!, Now you've done it!, You're all dead!, Ah!!!, Said Heavy Metal Papillon."
Before she had any time to react Phoenix Ikki had stabbed her with the arrow."
Ikki?!, Said Pegasus Seiya."
Brother?!, Said Andromeda Shun in shock."
"Guys go ahead without me!, I'll handle her, this is no time to argue just go!, There's more of us here to stay behind, but Saving Mars is the top priority right!, Said Phoenix Ikki."

"That they could not disagree that's the whole point of coming to Mars in the first place."
He's right, we have to save Princess Mars!, Said Phobos."
We can't let the Specters or Persephone have possession of the Mars Crystal!, Said Deimos."
"You....brute!, How dare you stab me with an arrow like that!, Ah! Said Heavy Metal Papillon."
I wouldn't move if I were you, you might make it worse, said Phoenix Ikki."
Brother!, Said Andromeda Shun."
Andromeda Shun was grabbed by Cygnus Hyoga."
Shun we have to go!, Said Cygnus Hyoga."
But!, Said Andromeda Shun."
"Just go, I'll catch up!, Said Phoenix Ikki."

"The Saint and Sailor Guardians reluctantly went, Sailor Star Maker held Chibi Moon and Andromeda Shun continued to hold on to Phobos and Deimos as they jumped across to the other side of the Flaming Ash."
"I would have finished all of you!, But at least I can die while taking you down with me!, Said Heavy Metal Papillon."
What?!, Said Phoenix Ikki, with surprise, Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon giggled at this."

"The Platform had crumbled a lot and with Heavy Metal Papillon's power over fire and lifted lava from the Flaming Ash and threw it at Phoenix Ikki, he quickly dodged it but was burned in his arm by it, and before he could react Heavy Metal Papillon rushed towards him.
And both of them fell into the ravine of Lava."

"BROTHER!, Yelled Andromeda Shun as he witnessed this."
They couldn't see what happened to Phoenix Ikki and Heavy Metal Papillon after they fell in or any type of loud splash, perhaps the two of them burned up into Ash before hitting the lava."
Just like what happened to the Rock when Star Maker threw it in moments before and was turned to ash before it even had a chance to fall into the Lava."
No!, Said Sailor Mercury."
Andromeda Shun knelt down and cried although his tears just evaporated in Mars's heat and with the close proximity to Flaming Ash."

"Shun's brother......he's gone?!, But this can't be happening he can't be dead, what have I done?!, Thought Chibi Moon."

"Far away from them there was a small child looking at them, but they were too shock to look over and see who it was, the little child looked at them sadly but also confused and only said one word."

"Chibi"

*To Be Continued*

Sailor Heavy Metal Papillon

The Flaming Ash