Pandora stepped off of the train and looked around the massive city, feeling somewhat intimidated.  She looked at her watch, It's 10:30 at night.  I wonder if I'll be able to find a  hotel room at this time, I sure hope so.*

She walked out into the city whispering, "Its grown so big since last I was here."

Lady Gaia sat in her chambers watching as the world around her slept.  Suddenly the globe flashed a bright white and faded to show a young female walking the streets of Tokyo.  Could it be...my dear Pandora has returned... she thought and smiled.  Then her smile faded. Poor children..I wonder if they know of the treasures they carry inside themselves.  I hope this time they can find true peace and happiness in each other, she thought and passed a hand
over her globe and it showed Lucas working out in the gym.

He was staring up at the rings andlooked as though he was about to start his routine.  He has no idea what is to come, she thought and made the globe grow dark as she turned and sat at her desk thinking of the things to come.
 

Predator stood on top of one of the crystal towers of the palace. His cloak blow in the wind as he stood and watched over the city. Such a peaceful night.  He thought as he scanned the area and looked over to the train station and noticed someone walking from a train. Hm. This person is giving off a strange power. Where have I felt this power before? he wondered and kept an eye on the new comer.

Pandora started to cross the street and leapt back, barely avoiding the vehicle tearing past  the red light.  She hit the ground, scraping her knees and banging her head.  Her chest heaved as she struggled to fight down the fear from the close encounter.

Lucas was going through a good solid routine when he suddenly lost his gripand fell...hard. "Owie." he called and looked up at the rings above him.  "What just happened." he asked himself and checked the equipment.  "Everything seems alright....maybe its time to turn in for the evening." he muttered and garbed a towel and headed for Lady Gaia's room to make sure she didn't need anything before he went to sleep.

"You should be more careful," said a voice and a hand appeared in front of her. Christopher smiled. "People here for some odd reason don't learn that people have the right of way when crossing a street," said Christopher.

She smiled painfully up at the man and reached up to feel the small trickle of blood flow from her head, "Thank you.  My name is Pandora, who may I ask are you?"

Christopher bowed and noticed the blood and then reached into his pocket and pulled out a small piece of cloth. "Here. This is for that cut on your head," he said and handed her the cloth. "My name is Christopher, Military Advisor to the Throne and the Queen's uncle," he said and bowed again. "I saw you from one of the Crystal towers when you got off the train and when you fell. I  wanted to know if you were alright," said Christopher.

Lucas knocked softly on Lady Gaia's door and entered, kneeling before her.  "Is there anything  you need before I retire for the evening?" he asked in a soft voice.  Lady Gaia smiled.  "Actually yes there is, Lucas." she said and moved her hand over her globe and reviled Pandora and Christopher talking on the street below.  "This is Lady Pandora, one of my children from the Silver Millennium.  I'm not surprised that you don't remember her, but you were friends.  I wish to speak with her, if only for a moment.  Would you please bring her to me?" she asked and smiled.  Lucas bowed his head before his Lady.  "As you wish, My Lady." he said and rose.  He quickly walked down to the street level and approached Christopher and Pandora.  "Excuse me, I am Lucas Erikson and my Lady has requested to speak with you, Lady Pandora.  I know that it is late, if you wish I can relay a message to her on a more convenient time." he said and a small bow to her.  His medallion glistened for a moment under the streetlamps as he awaited her answer.

Pandora looked around, Senshi, lady, speak to me.  OH to pootie with it.

"Sure, I guess I can spare some time before finding a motel room."

Lucas bowed again before her.  "As you wish.  If you will follow me please." he said and led her and Christopher back into the palace and to Lady Saia's chambers.  She seems so  familiar..but I can't place her.  Lady Gaia said we were friends during the Millennium maybe its a part of my memory that hasn't returned yet. he thought and opened the chamber doors of Gaia's room and stepped in.  "Lady Pandora to see you, My Lady." he said and stepped back into the shadows.  Lady Gaia smiled brightly at Pandora.  "Pandora, its so good to see you once more..tell me child, do you know how I am?" she asked.

Pandora merely shook her head, "No I'm afraid I don't."

Lady Gaia smiled.  "I'm not surprised..its been a long time, my daughter.  I am Lady Gaia..Mother of the Earth.  I created you as one of my children over two Millennia ago..only to reborn into the beautiful child you are today.  I've watched you from afar, child and I am very proud of you woman you have become.  I wish you luck in your quests..but i also request that you come see me  from time to time.  I miss having my special children close to me." she then noticed her bags.  "You have just arrived and are probley tired from your journey." she commented.  "Lucas.." she called.  Lucas stepped out of the shadows and bowed before Lady Gaia.  "Yes, my Lady." he said.  "Please show Lady Pandora to one of the guest rooms as my personal guest." she said and smiled.

Pandora smiled at Gaia, "I thank you for you hospitality."

He turned to follow Lucas out of Gaia's chambers, as they exited she cheered up, "Thank you for showing me the way.  Lucas, right?"

Jeremy was walking down the halls as he saw Lucas with a stranger woman.  He walked up behind his friend, "So who's your lady friend here?"

"Jeremy, I would like to present Lady Pandora.  She is Lady Gaia's guest for the time being.  She was a member of the Court during the Silver Millennium here on Earth, if I remember correctly.  I think everyone has memory blocks." he said with a chuckle.  He then turned to Pandora.  "It is my pleasure to show you around, if you need anything, please call.  Someone will find me eventually..or maybe I'll just find you." he said mysteriously and smiled at her.

Pandora walked into her room, Wow that guy was pretty cute.  I still can't believe I was part of the court during the Silver Millennium, it's like so way cool.

Jeremy looked at his friend, "Most of you still do have memory blocks, I'm the only that probably has all of his memories still and that's only because of the temporal shit I went through before."

"I do remember Pandora though, she was from a small isle here on Earth and like many of the other Princesses in Earth's court was madly in love with Prince Endymion."

Christopher had been standing in the background silent all this time as he listened to Jeremy and Lucas. I do recall someone on the Court of Earth. Interesting.

Lucas laughed at Jeremy's comment, but then quickly regained himself. "I'd still like to meet the one Princess who Wasn't in love with Endymion." he said and laughed again.  He then threw a glance at Pandora.  "I'm sorry if I offend, Lady Pandora.  But being the Prince's Advisor with so many women around that were in love with him was not easy.  I hope you will forgive my rude comment." he said to her with a short bow.

Pandora smiled at Lucas, "It's ok, no offense taken.  I can't even remember my past, I'd  probably be in shock if I hadn't seen so many strange things as an archeologists."

Jeremy watched the exchange and held back his smile, If only you knew what I could see back then Lucas, but it's best if neither of you know your entire past until the time is right.

Lucas smiled back.  "I'm glad..sleep well, Lady Pandora.  I'll see to it that Lady Gaia knows where your room is located.  It was a pleasure to meet you..again.  Even though our memories are failing I do feel that we did know each other." he said and extended his hand to her in a friendly gesture.

Pandora smiled back, "I know how you feel, it's like Deja-Vu."  She took his hand, still smiling.

Lord Bentaris glared on from his shadowy enclave, "That box released the seven deadly sins.  I can only imagine what else is in it, now how do I get a hold of it."

"My Lord," said Radich as he came up through the floor. "My I investigate this matter?" asked  Radich as Shadow look at Bentaris.

"Yeesssss. We can eassssily sssslip in," said the cobra. "And find out what isssss in the box."

Bentaris glared at Radich, "Very well, but be careful and whatever you do bring the box back unopened.  I wish you good luck."

Radich bowed and sank into the floor. Soon he appeared in the palace. "I love slipping in the shadows," whispered Radich as he went up a flight of stairs and stopped to watch two guards walk by. "Shadow. You know what to do," said Radich.

Shadow hissed. "Recon," said the cobra and landed on the floor and went in search of the box.

Lucas grasped the hand gently.  His eyes went big and quickly turned away.  "Forgive me Lady Pandora, but I must go.  Have a nice evening." he said and quickly walked away.  Once around the corner he grabbed his chest and sank to the ground.  "What..what is wrong with me." he said softly as he closed his eyes and willed the pain in his chest away.

Pandora watched Lucas run off and looked at the others, "How peculiar.  Well I guess I will  retire for the night."

She turned and entered her chambers and closed the door behind her and set her box down on the bed, I have to be careful, that thing is dangerous.  I could try and turn to the Senshi for help, but what could they do?

After a few moments, Lucas finally stood up and shook his head.  "Maybe Lady Gaia is right..maybe I am under a lot of stress." he said and looked around.  "I should make an appointment with the physician immediately.  Something like this could be serious." he muttered as he headed down the hallway slowly.

Shadow saw a new woman that he never saw before. Could thisssss be the girl named Pandora? he thought and followed her. He watched the girl go into her room and he went under the door and looked around and watched her place something on the bed. He slithered under the bed and  climbed up a nearby floor lamp. There it issssss. The box. Shadow went back under the bed.

Radich. I found the box. The ssssecond floor guesssst bedroom, said Shadow.

Radich smiled and went up the stairs and slowly counted the doors and found the door he was searching for. He then softly knocked at Pandora's door.

Pandora got up and went to the door, opening it, "Can I help you?"

Radich smiled and walked in. "Good evening Lady Pandora," said Radich as he slowly pushed Pandora into her room and shut the door. Shadow came on and sat next to Pandora's right leg. Ready to strike her. "I wouldn't move Lady Pandora, my cobra can strike you and you wouldn't know it until it is to late," he said and grinned. "I have come for the box," he said.

Pandora looked at Radich, "My box?  Why do you want my box?  It's just a simple jewelry box that my mother gave me."

Radich grinned. "I want your box and don't think of me as a fool Lady Pandora, I know about you and your past," he said and looked over at her bed. "Ah...there it is," he said and walked over to it and picked it up. "I wonder what nightmares are housed in this box?"

Pandora jumped to her feet and ran at Radich, grabbing for the box, "NOOOO!  You can't open that, enought harm has already come from it."

"I am not going to open it Lady Pandora. This is for may Lord, Bentaris," he said laughing and pushed Pandora to her bed. "Come Shadow, we came for what we came to get," said Radich and went out the door.

"NO!" Pandora shouted as she hit her bed.

As her screamed echoed through the palace the necklace around her neck glowed brightly and released a blast of energy, decimating everything in her room and spilling into the hall.

Jeremy rounded the corner having heard the screaming and watched the energy spew into the hall, but not before catching sight of the intruder.

"Radich!"

Lucas had made it halfway down the hall when he heard the scream.  He was suddenly filled with a new energy that made the pain vanish without even a thought.  "Lady Pandora." he whispered and sprinted towards her room.  "Jeremy, what has happened?  Where is Lady Pandora?" he asked looking at the scene before him with his sword drawn and ready.

Jeremy glanced at Lucas, "Radich happened.  Pandora's inside and that's all I know."
 
He grimaced as the smoke cleared and started forward, heading to check on Lady Pandora.

Pandora looked down at her necklace and at the devastation around her, I did that.  Or should I say this necklace did that, wow.

She clutched her head, So many emotions, fear, surprise, anger, anticipation, and pain.  All from just three individuals.

Lucas ran into the room, covering his mouth with his cloak from the smoke.  "Lady Pandora." he cried as he spotted her in the corner.  He quickly took off his cloak and put it gently around her shoulders and searched for the threat.  "What happened in here?" he asked worriedly.

Pandora looked at Lucas, panic seeping into her voice, "It's hard to explain.  Some man with a snake took my box though, we have to get it back."

"Man with a snake.." Lucas whispered and thought for a moment.  "Radich." he said.  "Which way did he go?"

Pandora pointed at the door, "He went out the door, and then my amulet released that energy blast for no reason."

Pandora put her face into her hands and began to cry from the fear and shock of everything.

Jeremy walked cautiously down the corridor past Pandora's room, Come out already Radich, I doubt that blast nailed you, you're here somehere.

Lucas nodded, but for some reason seeing her cry pained him.  His chest got tight and it was getting hard to breath.  "Lady Pandora, if you wish I'll stay with you for the time being, until this man is caught..or I can go help Jeremy find him.  I just want to make sure you're alright before I leave." he said hiding the pain in his chest.  What is wrong with me? his mind asked.

Radich stood in the shadow with his sword ready. He small smile came to his face as he watched Jeremy walked slowly down the hall. Radich took out a bag of black balls and threw 5 to the floor. As the hit, they started to glow and five youma grew in there place. The youma looked like samurai.

Jeremy pivoted and glared at the youma, "What's the matter Radich, can't fight your own battles"

Pandora smiled up at Lucas, "I think I would feel safer if you stayed with me, at least until I get my box back."

Radich grinned. I always let the youma weaken my enemies, he thought then he suddenly kicked in the back and flew into a nearby wall. "Who was that!?" he snapped as he looked into the shadow.

Predator stepped out of the shadow with a small smile. He didn't say anything and looked at Jeremy and nodded as he placed a hand to his sword.

Lucas nodded and put away his sword.  "Alright." he said and pulled out a small comm link.  "I need security in the west wing..there is an intruder, use extreme caution." he said and put it away.  "What is so special about that box..is it a family heirloom or something?" he asked curiously, trying to get her mind off what was going on.

Pandora looked up at Lucas, "Yes.  It's been in my family for thousands at least three millennium.  If I lose the world is doomed."

Jeremy nodded in acknowledgment and drew his own blade turning to the youma.  He charged meeting the youma's blades with his own in rapid succession.  He ducked a thrust and brought his own blade up, "Imperium Spirit Cut!"

The blade glowed a bright blue as it soared at the youma.

Lucas nodded.  "What is so special about it though..I mean..a simple box can't bring the world to its knees..can it?" he asked looking back at her.

Pandora smiled weakly, "No of course it couldn't, it's just very important to me."

Lucas nodded.  "Don't worry..I'm sure Jeremy will get it back..." he said and offered her a reassuring smile.

Endymion walked the halls of the palace and heard Jeremy's attack go off. "What was that?" he asked himself.  "Guards..follow me." he commanded and ran down the hall and found Jeremy with the youma in the hallway.  He drew his sword from his cane and the guards drew theirs as they went into battle with the youma.

Radich looked up to see the extra help coming in. "Oh I see," he said and laughed. "I still have the box!" he snapped and jumped into a nearby shadow laughing.

Jeremy sliced through a youma and shouted at the retreating villain, "Get back here and fight like a man you coward."

Pandora sighed beside Lucas, If only you knew the whole truth, that box could possibly end the world, even I don't know what's inside except unspeakable evils.

Lucas looked over at Pandora.  "Is something troubling you, My Lady?" he asked worriedly and gently touched her shoulder.

Pandora forced a smile before answering, "Nothing.  I'm just worried about my box is all."

Radich jumped through the shadow but was kicked in the back and he crushed to the ground. He turned and found Predator behind him. "I hate it when you do that!" he screamed and looked around for the box that was now missing.

Predator grinned and picked up the box that was at his feet. "You see Radich. This box is dangerous in the wrong hands," he said and placed the box in his cloak. "Now we can fight or we can talk. Your choice," he said and got into a attack stance.

Radich threw a hand into the air and 6 youma formed. "Kill him and get the box back!" snapped Radich.

Jeremy stepped between the youma and Predator and glared at Radich, "I just triggered a general distress call.  In a matter of minutes every single Senshi in the city will be here and even you can't take us all on, on our home turf."

Radich looked at Jeremy then to Predator. "I will return," he said and disappeared into a shadow.
 

Predator got out of his attack stance and then jumped to the window he went through before. He watched up to Lady Pandora and Lucas. Predator then reached into his cloak and pulled out the box. "I think this belongs to you," said Predator.

Lucas smiled gently at Pandora.  "No worries, My Lady." he said softly and stood up.

Jeremy sighed, "I'm glad that worked."

He turned and headed back for his chambers, Now on to the paper work part of it.

Pandora took the box and smiled, "Thank you very much kind sir."

He looked turned to Lucas and gently kissed him on the cheek, "And thank you for staying with me."

Lucas smiled at Pandora.  "Anytime." he said softly.  The pain in his chest returned at full force.  He buckled for a moment.  "If you'll excuse me, Lady Pandora." he said with a bow and fell to the ground.  What...is this.., he thought pain coursing through his body.