Once, Elysion had banished the Dark Moon, aided by the strength of people's beautiful dreams. But as people failed to achieve their dreams, they abandoned them and weakened the power that held Nehelenia, Queen of the Dark Moon, and then she awoke. Nehelenia wants to rule the whole world. We must act quickly. She's spinning her evil web to trap this world. We cannot let her succeed. We have to release the power of the Golden Crystal.
The Golden Crystal is the horn on my head. It gives off powerful energy. It is the only way we can bind the Dark Moon into the world of darkness again. But be warned: In the wrong hands, the great power of the Golden Crystal could destroy the world you and I know.
No, it's not that easy. Pegasus can't release the power of the Golden Crystal, but there is someone who can. We have to help him find the person who can help him release its full power.
She couldn't tell you. I made her promise. It is a secret known only the Guardians of Elysion. But I broke the silence and... I revealed the secret to Rini.
Because you freed me and helped me find the light I needed when I was bound in the darkness. Because of this, I thought you were the one who could release the full power of the Golden Crystal. But, sadly, you can't.
Helios is stirring! His spirit is in contact with someone! Ugh! I have him trapped in darkness!He knows he cannot escape! What trick is he trying!? How dare he try to challenge my awesome powers! What a fool.
I have the greatest news for you, Queen Nehelenia! As promised, I have found the one who holds the Golden Mirror. Pegasus and the Golden Crystal are ours to do with as we wish!
But why? Why have you been holding Helios prisoner like this?
QNQueen Nehlenia
You don't know the depths of real darkness. A happy little girl, like you always been on the bright side, always cared for and protected by your parents? You would never understand the envy I feel.
[narrating] A long ago, there was a kingdom on the Moon. It was happy and prosperous place, where everyone had a good life and it was called Silver Millennium. For many years this rich kingdom was ruled by a queen called Serenity. And not too far away there lived another queen, who seldom watched this thriving moon kingdom from quite a different place. From her cold, dark planet, she envied everything about the glittering Moon Kingdom. And dreamed of claiming it and ruling over this bright, happy kingdom as her very own one day. Then this Queen of Darkness luckily happened to discover about a mysterious stone that held overwhelming power. And she knew that with that power the Stone possessed, she could take over Serenity's throne of the Moon Kingdom, and she could even rule the entire universe. The stone known as the Golden Crystal. Was kept by a young boy, in a hidden and sacred place on Earth. Because it held amazing power, it was hidden very carefully, so no one could ever find it and use it.
SSSuper Sailor Moon
Ah!
[Realizes that the dark queen is referring to Helios]
Once the Queen of Darkness learned that a young boy was protecting the Golden Crystal, not only did she crave the Crystal but she believed that boy was the key to the Crystal's power. So she wanted the boy, too. She offered him the chance of a lifetime. She suggested to him that they share the power of the Golden Crystal and use it to conquer the universe together.
This stone, the Golden Crystal, has emotions as part of its powers. If you are an owner of beautiful dreams and good intentions, you may have the Stone and its powers. But...if you're not...you cannot have it. If your intentions are anything other than good, you'll be severely punished.
The Queen tried to take the Crystal, but when a sacred flame stopped her, she imprisoned Helios' body. As punishment for the Queen of Darkness' evil intentions, Queen Serenity ordered the jealous queen sealed in the darkness of a new moon. But the Queen of the Dark Moon not discouraged and she knew there would be another chance. And that the Crystal's power could break the seal, she waited for her golden opportunity. Then, when there was a solar eclipse, the Queen sent her loyal subjects to Earth, where they were to locate Helios' spirit and bring him here. Which they have finally succeeded in doing, and that is where you come in!
Those four lazy brats tried to take Pegasus for themselves, Zirconia. Once I have removed him from his dream hideout, you'll get rid of the Amazon Quartet. The same goes for the Sailor Scouts, for making there way here. Do not fail me this time. You shall suffer the same fateful end.
[thinking]Good. Now, time for us to get better acquainted, Moon Midget. After all, there's little time left before the world as you know it disappears, and darkness reigns upon my new kingdom forever. Finally. Pegasus is mine! Dream-protector, you're mine.
Hmm. Finally, the Golden Mirror. Helios, return to your former self. Otherwise I will shatter the pipsqueak's golden mirror into a thousand pieces for you to pick up.
