[Sailor Moon and Inuyasha belong respectfully to their creators; however, I do have ownership of my own original creations, them being:

-Mia Aino; Tora's closest friend and Minako's 'ancestor' due to the timeline difference, a mischievous mistress and owner of a brothel house, her power stems from her past life as the eldest Venusian princess. She is a true succubus.

-Enna Asagi; a mysterious traveling musician, seemingly human in appearance but possesses a great power in clairvoyance. She has two differently colored eyes, and her right sees past facades/shields/magically induced disguises.

-Vashe Kulenovic; a "foreigner" from Europe, also Enna's lover. She is actually a cait sidhe (daoine sidhe). She is from the faerie mounds and has a strong bond to Enna, one could say soul mates since she'd sworn herself to her. She takes on the form of a large, blackberry furred cat with white stripes and red eyes.

-Kairi Kusanagi; Enna and Vashe's adopted daughter, a pyromancer whose parents perished when she was just a babe. The village's elder was too fearful of her fiery capabilities that she was left on the edge of the wilderness. Vashe heard her cries.

-Tora Tsukino; sticking with animal names, 'tiger' seems to be a perfect description of Selene (her past life), who will of course be Usagi's older sister. She is a priestess who has a pet tiger. She secludes herself in the caves that overlook the village she tends to. She was a close friend of Kikyo's until a misunderstanding occurred that led to her imprisonment.

They will exist in Inuyasha's timeline, which is why Usagi will feel the pull toward the well in Rei's shrine. Inuyasha's timeline is 500 years into the past.]

Pairings:

Enna/Vashe

Kairi/Kouga

Mia/Miroku

Tora/Sesshoumaru

Usagi/Inuyasha

Chapter One

What if I was never meant for this timeline?

I feel like something's missing...

But what is it?

Rei should know the answer. She always does.

Stranger things have happened, but not like this. She had denied Mamoru's proposal, but not because she didn't love him. Nothing just felt... right, regardless of what she'd gone through in the past four years. The weight of Crystal Tokyo's arrival became a burden ever since the dreams began. They had agreed to wait. Because honestly, she wasn't ready for that kind of future, let alone one that involved ruling a future crystallized society. Her friends had been surprisingly supportive of her decision, and Mamoru actually seemed relieved. This was a different time for them. Why reenact what had happened thousands of years ago, when they were finally free to live their own lives. A stirring of disappointment sunk in her chest, but it wasn't her own emotions.

Usagi frowned and glanced up at the moon. Mother? She called out silently. As usual, no answer came. She huffed. Ever since she'd met the elegant Queen, she had idolized her. Then she realized as the years passed how tired she'd grown. Battle after battle, death after death. She was - to put it bluntly - too young to deal with this kind of stuff. Since she'd finally ascended to Cosmos, what was there left to do, other than to seal the deal - marry Mamoru, become Queen, and change the entire world because of her decision.

But did she want to?

No, a voice murmured - a strong and more certain version of her own. You can make your own decisions.

She pressed her fingers to her forehead, and decided to finally get on with it. She had called Rei. She might as well adhere to her suggestion and go over there.

The shrine was well kept and stunning. A piece of history that retained its footing after generations of good care. Usagi felt a sense of peace since she and the girls had spent so much time here, with their meetings and slumber parties. The memories felt thousands of miles away, and Usagi was glad that the girls were finally able to pursue their dreams before Fate - or her mother - intervened.

Nothing, just felt right. It didn't seem real to be living here - in this world. For some reason, she was much more comfortable than she'd ever been in the presence of the shrine, finally noting details she hadn't before and she was unsure as to why or how this came to be.

It had to be the dream.

"Usagi-chan!" Rei called out.

Usagi turned away from the tree she'd been staring at, lost in thought. She found her raven-haired companion sliding back a tatami door, revealing the roaring fire waging within its contained pit. "Rei-chan!" She replied with a wave and a warm smile. The two women embraced, and Rei stood back first. Her sharp features soon pinched with worry.

"The fire has been showing me some... unsettling things."

Usagi tilted her head, "what kind?"

Rei gently grabbed her friend's hand and tugged her into the room. Automatically, Usagi kicked off her shoes and strode bare foot to the cushion across from Rei's. They both sat across from each other, the fire gently roaring by their side.

"Do you remember the night you told me about the woman who looked like your... past mom, but not quite?"

Usagi nodded, but hesitantly.

"Well, the fire showed me a vision involving her." Rei reached out her hand for Usagi to take. The moon princess glanced down, staring for a long moment at her friend's slender digits before slipping her own over it. "I'm going to show it to you, but you have to stay in contact with me, got it?" The weight of her gaze brought a chill to Usagi's spine.

She nodded. "I won't let go."

"Good, now close your eyes."

Usagi closed her eyes, so that she was aware of the heat from the flames and Rei's hands. Her friend began chanting, and soon all external factors were drowned out. It was just the rumble of the flames, the burnt orange glow behind her eyelids from the heat being so near, and then Rei's hands keeping a firm grip on her own.

Before she knew it, Usagi was seeing the gates of time instead of the supposed vision. The beautiful Keeper of Time stood before her, deep green hair swaying past her backside and garnet eyes shining down upon the smaller blonde.

"Where's Rei?" was the first question that spilled from the moon princess' lips.

Sailor Pluto smiled almost sadly, "I had to take you away. Don't worry. I already explained to Mars the reason. It is my duty to show you the truth." Pluto glanced up then, seeing what Usagi couldn't. The stars were distant, but the mist hung around them, clouding anything else. The impressive gates loomed over them. It would have been intimidating if Usagi hadn't been here multiple times before.

"Then show me." Usagi said almost desperately. Her hands clenched tightly into fists, digging crescents into her palms. "I need answers. Please, tell me about the dreams and why I'm having them now. Why are they different?" Fear and panic raised in her voice. In her dream, she didn't see Mamoru holding her. She had seen a man with long white hair and pointed ears... and then a woman. A woman with long pale lavender hair with streaks of white.

"You mean them?" Pluto inquired after waving her key staff. Above them, two transparent spheres formed, revealing the two in question. Usagi stared with wide-eyed shock. A golden crescent shone brightly on the mysterious woman's forehead, wintry eyes staring down at the moon princess as if she was really seeing her instead of being a fixed image in time.

She nodded slowly, unable to speak as she stared at the woman while the man was in her peripherals. She couldn't look away - everything about her screamed familiarity and closeness.

"...Who is she?"

"She's your sister."

Usagi sputtered and nearly dropped to the floor. "My what!?" The piercing sound didn't take away the calm composure of the time guardian. Pluto nodded solemnly, as Usagi gathered her wits. She looked away, unable to focus on the male image. The shock was too great, like she'd just been dipped in a tub of ice. She reached up and gripped her silvery hair, crystalline eyes wide as she stared into a space on the ground. The mist covered it, but it was a focal point that kept her body still despite its visible trembling. She thought over fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen. Sixteen was the year she was supposed to make her final decision, but she'd hesitated.

She had a sister.

That definitely made everything else seem like nothing compared to this revelation.

"Like... like..."

Pluto nodded again, "Princess Serenity, your past life, and Princess Selene, her past life. You were sisters, and to this day, you still are."

Usagi let out a breath she'd been holding for a while. Her fingers were still digging into her hair, tugging sharply at the strands that her scalp stung from the sudden pain. She hissed softly between her teeth and squeezed her eyes shut. For some reason, she was furious.

"...Where has she been, Pluto?"

"Your mother sent her to a different time line in earth's history." The time guardian replied calmly, "she felt that the two of you separate would keep Crystal Tokyo's future intact. Apparently, she is wrong in every aspect. Crystal Tokyo will not happen unless you make the decision to lie with Endymion. Or in your present time, Mamoru."

"But why?"

Finally, a pained look crossed the usually stoic guardian's features. She averted her gaze. "Your mother and Selene... did not agree on certain matters."

Usagi's face scrunched up with her growing frustration. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Finally, Usagi straightened up able to stand. She faced Pluto and walked up to her. They weren't exactly eye-to-eye. The time guardian was much taller than the moon princess, but Usagi's composure gave her the extra height and strength. She lifted her chin, her gaze steely with determination. "Show me where she is, to where I could find her."

Pluto waved her staff and the two spheres vanished, replaced by one large one that revealed the location. Usagi saw rural land and many trees, and from a distance, she saw an ancient castle. She was staring at old Japan.

"Your mother transported her 500 years into the past, but doing so had caused many complications. Those loyal to your sister were sent that way also."

"How do I get there?" Usagi asked without hesitating.

"I must warn you first: in this era, there are creatures unlike the youmas you've faced, Princess Serenity." Pluto said gravely. "Monsters exist, but in many and varying forms. These monsters are known as youkai, or demons. They are as many as the humans of that time, some have gone so far as to live alongside them. But it is a trying time, and I advise that you stay safe and keep your powers a closely guarded secret." Pluto then knocked the butt of her staff against the floor. In an instant, the other plane vanished around them in a swirl of images, wind, and fog. Soon, they were within the dark well in the old building of Rei's shrine.

"You begin your journey here, my princess." Pluto said. The well's opening reminded Usagi of a yawning mouth. Her insides tingled and she gulped. "You will face many adversaries, but you will find fast friends. Those you can trust are your sister's companions. Their names are as followed: Mina Aino, Enna Asagi, Vashe Kulenovic, and Kairi Kusanagi."

One name stuck with Usagi, "Aino?" the blond repeated with surprise.

Pluto nodded with an amused smile, "Minako has an older sister, about whom she doesn't know either."

"What about the girls?" Usagi asked, referring to her inner senshi.

"This is a journey you must adventure alone. You are Cosmos now, and with that comes great powers. Use such to your advantage, but take precaution. To the youkai your aura will be pure and thus irresistible. Just like your sister's. You will draw many unwanted attention, and I pray you know what to do when that time comes to deal with your adversaries."

Usagi nodded before asking. "What is her name?"

"As you are Usagi, she is Tora. Tora Tsukino."

Pluto drew in a deep breath and approached the princess. She rested her gloved hand on Usagi's shoulder. She wanted to say more, but she couldn't. Even the time guardian had strict rules to adhere to and risk punishment if she revealed too much. She pressed her burgundy lips to Usagi's forehead, "please, be careful." With a firm shove, Usagi barely had time to register what was going on until she was falling, blue eyes string wide-eyed at the shrinking form of Pluto peering over the well's edge. She waved before vanishing out of sight, and Usagi continued to fall... like Alice, down and down the rabbit hole she went.