Sailor Celestia (Aia Magadan) stood on the balcony, her gaze fixed on the horizon where the sky churned with impending chaos. Sailor Solstice (Anika Mendoza) joined her, her eyes clouded with concern. "A disturbance in the celestial balance," she murmured. "I feel it too. Something is coming," replied Solstice, her voice tinged with foreboding. Nearby, Sailor Astralis (Bianca Delavin) closed her eyes, seeking guidance from the cosmos. "The stars whisper of a shadow returning," she warned.
Before they could react, a surge of dark energy rippled through the atmosphere, casting the city into shadow. The sky turned a foreboding black, and a deafening explosion echoed from below. Panic seized the streets as Phantom Veil and Lady Obscura emerged from the shadows, commanding hordes of Night Beasts—creatures formed of living darkness. The battle had begun, and the Sailor Guardians prepared to defend their city.
Niki gripped the railing, her heart heavy with the familiar energy that pulsed through the night. "This energy… it's hers," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Beside her, Dylan clenched his fists, his mind racing with memories of their past confrontation. "Nyx," he uttered, the name a bitter reminder of their last encounter. Sailor Moon appeared, her presence a beacon of hope. "You both know what you have to do," she urged, her eyes filled with determination. Niki nodded, transforming into Sailor Eclipse in a burst of silver and violet light, while Dylan's armor shimmered as he prepared to fight.
Sailor Celestia and her team fought valiantly, but their enemies were relentless. Lady Obscura's mist enveloped the battlefield, disorienting the warriors. Dame Vesper's scythe sliced through the air, narrowly missing Sailor Tempest (Ish Vivienne Aguilar). Nearby, Sailor Lyra (Chloe Urielle Pineda) struggled against Silent Wraith's speed, her music-based powers flickering. Then, a piercing whistle cut through the chaos. A silver beam shot forward, striking Phantom Veil's shadows and forcing him back. Sailor Eclipse and Prince Dusk descended gracefully into the fray. "You all right, Celestia?" Niki asked. "Took you long enough," replied Celestia, smirking.
From the shadows, a warrior dressed in black emerged, a cloak of twilight flowing behind him. His aura flickered with a blend of light and darkness, casting an unsettling presence. His eyes met Dylan's, sparking a familiar but unplaceable feeling in his chest. "Dylan, do you know him?" Niki asked, concern lacing her words. Dylan's grip on his sword tightened, uncertainty etched on his face. "I… don't know," he replied, though deep down, something resonated. Eclipse Revenant smirked, a hint of sadness in his eyes. "You don't belong in the light, Prince Dusk," he said, his voice carrying a painful familiarity. And with that, he attacked, the battle taking a new, unexpected turn.
