Author's notes:
Chiba Hikari means Light of the Earth
Hiroshiba Arekku means Protector of the Stars

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"Hikari-chan, I need to tell you something before you leave."

"Yes, what is it?" The blue-eyed girl looked up from the small bag she was packing. Her
earth brown tresses cascaded down her back. Her hair was held back by a heart barrette.

"Where are you going to live?" The headmistress of the orphanage asked.

"I was going to move in with Hiroshiba Arekku. Why?"

"Well, remember how we told you all your family died in the accident?"
Hikari remembered the night her father lost control of the car and how they
plummeted into the water. Arekku managed to pull Hikari out of the car before it hit the water. But Hikari couldn't grab
her brother before the car sank. Even though she was only four at the time, Hikari constanlty reproached herself for not
saving him. "Yes, I remember."

"You and Arekku weren't the only surivivors," The headmistress began. Hikari's heart stopped beating and she held her breath,
"Mamoru survived as well but suffered amnesia."
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"Usako, I'd like you to meet my new roommate, Hiroshiba Arekku. Arekku-chan, this is my girlfriend, Tsukino Usagi."

"Nice to meet you, Miss Tsukino." The blond young man said. His deep blue eyes met Usagi's and for a moment she
felt like she had met Arekku before.

"You can call me Usagi, Mr. Hiroshiba, everyone else does."

"Then you can call me Arekku." The clock on the table struck three o'clock. "I almost forgot. I have to go get
our other roommate, Mamo-chan. Nice meeting you again, Usagi-san and I hope to see you again soon." Arekku said as
he rushed out the door.

"Other roommate?" Usagi questioned.

"A friend of Arekku's who needs a place to stay for awhile."

"How do you know Arekku-san?"

"He was transfered into the orphanage I was in. He lost his parents in an accident as well.
We became good friends but he was soon transfered to another orphange. I saw him in school a
couple weeks ago. He was looking for a new roommate."
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"Arekku-chan!" Hikari shouted as she ran to him. The golden chain around her neck was swinging wildly. "I have
missed you so much" she said as she hugged him.

"And I, you," Arekku replied, "It has been so long since I've seen you. Are you ready to go?"

"Almost," Hikari turned around to get her bag, "Come on Demeter, it's time to go." The light brown cat came out
of the building and walked up to Hikari and Arekku.

"Nice to see you again, Arekku-chan." Demeter said. the yellow star on her forehead contrasting her fur.

"Hush now, Demeter, we can all talk later." Hikari hushed the cat as she scooped her up int her arms.

"Ceres will be there, too. He can't wait to see you again, Demeter." Arekku said. "Hop in, we should be getting back.
I have a surprise for you back at my apartment, Hikari-chan."

"Can we go to the park first? I haven't been there for a long time." Hikari pleaded.

"Alright, we can stop at the park." Arekku drove to the park and when they arrived Arekku and Hikari walked through the
rose gardens. "Mamo-chan, Usagi-san!" Arekku shouted.

"Arekku-chan, who is this beautiful girl you're with?" Mamoru asked.

"Mamo-chan, this is Hikari, Chiba Hikari. Hikari-chan, this is..."

"Mamoru, Chiba Mamoru." Hikari interrupted. Her locket began to glow. Hikari put her hand over it.

"How do you know Mamo-chan, Miss Chiba?" Usagi asked obviously not making the connection. Hikari was about
to answer when a scream peirced throught the air. Hikari and Arekku spun around to locate the scream.
When they turned back around, Usagi and Mamoru were gone.

"Looks like we have to transform," Hikari said, "Earth Crystal Locket Power, Make-up!" Millions of tiny blue and
green notes spread out from the locket and surrounded Hikari. When they cleared, Hikari stood in a sailor fuku.
Her skirt was sapphire blue and her bows were lime green. She wore blue heels with straps. Her locket hung in the middle
of her choker.

"Guess I have to protect you now," Arekku said teasingly. "Starlight Rose Transform!" Yellow stars and rose petals
surrounded Arekku. When they cleared, Arekku stood in a white tuxedo. He wore a a traiangle-shaped mask and held a sword in his hand.
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"Tuxedo Kamen! Make it slow down!" Sailor Moon yelled. This youma was running too fast for Sailor Moon to use her attack.

"My roses aren't working............Sailor Moon, Look Out!!!!!!" Tuxedo Kamen shouted. the youma was heading straight for Sailor Moon.

"Earth Harmony Javelin!" A rod headed straight for the youma. Its aim was straight and true and hit the youma straight on causing it
to fall backwards.

"Who are you?" The youma yelled out.

"I am known as the Soldier of Remembrance. I protect music and guard memories. I am proected by the third blue planet; the planet you are now attacking. My name is Sailor Earth."

"Sailor Earth," Tuxedo Kamen mumbled.

"And I am Sailor Earth's loyal companion. I defend Earth and the Stars. I am called the Starlight Knight."

Sailor Earth and Starlight Knight said together:"In the Name of Earth, we'll punish you!"

"Well Since it is time for introductions, let me introduce myself," a tall, dark man said from the sky, "My name is Draco. I come from the Paradox. Soon this universe will become
part of our Paradox!"

"Not if I can help it," Sailor Earth began, " Earth Harmony Blast!" Millions of tiny notes shot out from Sailor Earth's staff. Draco easily dodged the attack.

"What pathetic power. I'm through here, his soulkey isn't the one I was searching for anyway. Cheetala, finish them off."

"Yes sir." the youma stood up.

"Now Sailor Moon!" Sailor Earth yelled.

"Right! Silver Moon Crystal Power Kiss!" The youma turned back into a figurine. "Soul Key." Sailor Moon thought outloud. She turned around to thank Sailor Earth and Starlight Knight
but they were gone. "I wonder who they could be."

"I do, too. I feel like Sailor Earth is familiar to me." Tuxedo Kamen said.
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"So you are Mamo-chan's sister?" Usagi asked Hikari. The stars were out and were twinkling above them.

"Yes the orphanage told me that he had died because they didn't want me to rush him with memories. I only learned today that he was still alive." Hikari turned to Mamoru, "I know you
don't remember me and may never remember me but I would like to get to know you again."

A scene flashed through Mamoru's head. He saw Hikari sleeping in her crib. He remembered saying, "I'll always protect you, little Hikari, my little sister." Mamoru snapped back. " I
remember watching you sleep when you were little. I remember saying that I'd always protect you, little Hikari, my little sister."

Tears filled Hikari's eyes as she thought 'And I will always protect you, Tuxedo Kamen.'