Destiny is such a strange word. It's amazing how much one little word can mean, and how much that one little word can tear someone's life apart. We all know what destiny is. It stands for what has happened in the past, what is happening at this time, and what will happen in the future. Most people do not know what their destiny is, but a small handful of people do know what their destiny is. Even though these people know what their destiny is, it still hurts when it is time to go their own separate ways. Even though these people know that they are destined to be together decade after decade and millennium after millennium it does not make parting any easier.

Is This the End? Part One

By Lady Sylver

Chapter 1: Usagi's Room

Luna looks up at the young, blonde woman that she has been guardian over for the past few years. Usagi is getting ready for the meeting that will take place today. As Luna looks upon Usagi, Luna remembers how Usagi had been when they first met. Usagi had been a crybaby and a klutz, but she has really changed over the years that followed their meeting. Luna is proud to be her guardian.

Usagi has shaped up in many ways since Luna first found her. Today is a prime example of this. The meeting is an hour away and Usagi is almost completely ready to go. The Usagi that she once knew would have still been in bed and not almost ready to walk out the door. Luna thinks back to all the meetings that had happened over the years and remembers all the times that Usagi had come running into the meetings late and then after crying would sit down and begin to pig-out on all of the snacks at the meeting, usually made by Makoto.

Luna looks up into Usagi's bright blue eyes and all that she can see in those usually happy eyes is a look of sadness. Usagi can always see the best in everyone and everything, but even Luna can see that Usagi is having trouble seeing the good in what is about to happen to the Senshi. Usagi tries to hide the sadness that is lurking behind her eyes, but it is of no use to try and hide her feelings from Luna. Luna always knows what is going on in Usagi's head. Luna knows that the sadness in Usagi's eyes is because of the decision that was made six months ago.

Flashback

Luna and Artemis sit outside the temple as the girls are inside gossiping instead of talking Senshi business.

"We really can't get to upset at them," Luna tells Artemis, who is not too happy about the girls not taking things seriously. "It has been months since the girls had to fight any creatures from the Negaverse or any of the associates of that evil place."

Artemis just shakes his head, not really knowing what to do about the current situation. "What do you think?"

"Let us make a deal with the girls. If there are no more attacks in the next six months then we will let them go their own ways and let them be normal teenagers." Luna waits to see what Artemis will say to this idea. All he does is nod his head and start for the temple.

"Do you want to tell them your idea or do you want me to?" He asks as he walks into the temple.

End flashback

As Luna looks up into Usagi's face once more she sees a single tear fall down Usagi's face. It is as if Usagi does not even notice the tear, but that is the only one that escapes those sad eyes that look back at Luna. Luna wishes that she could hear what is going on in the mind of Usagi, but in a way Luna already knows what it is that Usagi is thinking about. Luna also knows it is of know use to ask Usagi because Usagi will tell her there is nothing wrong.

Luna goes up beside Usagi, and puts one furred paw on Usagi's ankle. Usagi looks down at her guardian and knows without Luna even telling her that it is time to go. She rises silently to her feet and walks out of her room. Luna silently follows behind her as they walk out of the house. After going outside Usagi bends down and picks up Luna, gives her a big hug, and puts Luna on her shoulder. They make their walk to the meeting in silence.