Full Summary: During the time of the Silver Millennium on the moon, there was another love, a first love, of Princess Serenity. A love that was kept hidden from Usagi, until now. With dreams of the past resurfacing and dreams of a different future, Usagi doesn't know what to choose anymore. The Starlights return for a visit and secrets reveal themselves that will change the lives of Usagi and the senshi, as well as the future of the world, forever.
Notes: This is obviously a yuri story between Usagi and Seiya. Seiya is originally a woman, no matter what the anime made her out to be. This is just a little idea I had in my mind that is currently developing. With that being said, if you do not like yuri, then do not read (and obviously you haven't seen/read the original Sailor Moon in Japanese). If you do not ship Usagi/Seiya, do not read.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or any of the characters in the story. That'd be cool, but I don't. I just have a little fun with creative ideas involving the characters.
Chapter One
Memories Awakened
Sailor Star Fighter stood outside on her balcony. She couldn't sleep; her mind was constantly wrapped up in her. She didn't understand why. Fighter figured that when she returned to Kinmoku she could shake the feelings and forget, but somehow, she couldn't.
A slight breeze picked up, carrying the familiar sent of golden osmanthus. A few osmanthus blossoms drifted through the night. One landed on Fighter's hand. She gazed at the blossom in her open palm. The breeze picked up and the blossom drifted off. It was a peaceful night. Kinmoku was doing quite well after the destruction Galaxia had caused. The reconstruction of the kingdom was distracting for Fighter, but not quite enough it seemed. She still danced in her mind, continuously.
Fighter sighed. She didn't know what to do.
"Are you all right, Fighter?" Came a soft voice.
Sailor Star Maker appeared next to Fighter. She leaned against the balcony and looked at the osmanthus trees. She inhaled deeply.
"What brings you here, Maker?" Fighter asked.
"Curiosity about you. You haven't been the same since we've been back. What's bothering you?" Maker asked.
Fighter gripped the rail of her balcony and shook her head.
"Is it her? I thought you were okay with that," Maker said, turning her attention to Fighter.
"I thought I was! I really did! And I saw her off with a smile. But I guess…I was wrong. I can't shake her out of my mind or heart. It's so strange. It's like…I just can't break the feeling. It's as if…something has awakened after a deep slumber that refuses to disappear." Fighter exclaimed, running a hand through her hair. Tears were welling up in her eyes. "It's killing me…Maker. I need to know."
Maker frowned. She had never seen Fighter like this before and she hated seeing anyone she cared about hurt.
"Perhaps…Kakyuu-hime knows something? Or maybe has ideas to help you," Maker suggested slowly.
"At this hour?" Fighter asked.
"Why not? I'd say this is pretty important. And I think Kakyuu-hime wouldn't mind. She's not that kind of lady," Maker said.
Fighter didn't move.
"Come on. I know you're dying to know right this second. And if anyone knows anything, it'll be Kakyuu-hime," Maker said, holding her hand out to Fighter.
"Why…are you being so nice to me, Maker?" Fighter asked, looking at Maker's hand.
"Because you are my friend," Maker answered simply. "Now, let's go."
Fighter nodded and the two of them made their way through the dark, sleeping castle to Kakyuu-hime's room. They knocked on the door and waited for their princess to reveal herself.
"Fighter? Maker? What is it? Is everything all right?" Kakyuu-hime asked. Worry crossed her face.
Fighter and Maker bowed.
"We're sorry to disturb you, Princess, but we needed to talk to you. It's rather…important." Maker explained.
"Oh?"
Maker nodded. "May we come in?"
"Yes, of course," Kakyuu stepped aside and let her senshi enter her bedroom. She closed the door behind them and took a seat on her bed. She gestured for them to sit with her.
"Now, what is so important at this hour?" Kakyuu asked with a smile.
Fighter took a deep breath.
"Do I have a connection with the White Moon Princess?" Fighter asked.
"What do you mean?" Kakyuu asked.
"Ever since I saw her while we were on Earth, it's as if something inside me has awakened for her and I can't seem to shake it off no matter how hard I try," Fighter explained.
Kakyuu nodded. "Yes…there are things from the past that you do not remember. It was by request of Queen Serenity of the Silver Millennium of the White Moon to hide them from you as she would hide them from her daughter."
Fighter and Maker looked at each other.
"Kakyuu-hime…I need to know. I need to know what past ties I have to this girl. It's important. It's…it's…"
Kakyuu held up her hand. "Yes. I will share them with you. You have a right to know since it was your life. I don't agree with keeping such memories hidden from you, but I did it to keep the peace between our kingdoms. Knowing this information…has the potential to change everything. It will change your life and the future as we know it."
Fighter and Maker looked at each other again and then back at Kakyuu.
"During the Silver Millennium, we visited the White Moon of Earth. While there, you and the young Princess Serenity fell in love. You were each other's first loves. It was very beautiful. However, your love was forbidden. It was forbidden because we live in a distant galaxy from theirs and you both serve different duties. The Princess also wouldn't be able to produce a blood heir," Kakyuu explained.
Fighter's eyes widened as well as Maker's.
"You're joking…" Maker breathed.
Kakyuu shook her head. "Fighter…close your eyes."
Fighter did as she was instructed. A blue energy ball appeared on Kakyuu's index finger and she pressed it to Fighter's head.
Images flashed in Fighter's mind of the past. Of herself with the Princess. Her time spent in the Moon Kingdom. Everything about her past with Princess Serenity flooded her mind, answering all questions she had.
Kakyuu pulled her finger away from Fighter's forehead and Fighter opened her eyes.
"Did you by chance, happen to see them too?" Fighter asked Maker.
Maker nodded. "The past filled my mind as well."
Fighter turned her attention back to her princess.
"Thank you Kakyuu-hime. Thank you so much," Fighter said, bowing. "But now, I have to go. I have to return to Earth and see her."
Kakyuu nodded. "I figured. You, Maker, and Healer are free to go. We can handle things here," the princess said with a smile.
Fighter and Maker rose to their feet, bowing once more.
"C'mon. We have to go get Healer and go," Fighter exclaimed with a smile.
"Man, what the hell was that?" Sailor Star Healer said from Kakyuu's bedroom door.
Healer stood there with a confused look on her face. "I'm pretty sure I had a dream about the past. And something tells me, you two are behind this."
"We'll tell you on the way. But we need to return to Earth," Fighter said as she headed towards Healer.
"W-what? Now? We just got back!" Healer groaned.
"Fighter needs to go, Healer. I'll explain," Maker said with a smile.
Usagi looked up at the clear blue sky and inhaled deeply. A gentle breeze blew, carrying the scent of salt-water. It was the perfect day to head to the beach and soak up the sun. She looked down at the sand and smiled at the heart she had drawn, along with her name and Mamoru's.
"Usagi! Head's up!"
Usagi looked up and a beach ball landed smack-dab in the middle of her face. Chibiusa sneered and then covered her mouth.
"CHIBIUSA!" Usagi shouted.
"I'm sorry! Maybe you should move if all you want to do is doodle in the sand!" shouted back her fourteen-year-old daughter.
Usagi knew this was the last time she would be seeing Chibiusa. Pretty soon, she'd be giving birth to her. But she was glad to get the chance to see that her daughter was growing into a lovely young woman. Her hair was growing out and looking the way it did when PallaPalla of the Dead Moon Circus reversed their ages.
Usagi crossed her arms and stuck her tongue out. "No thanks! I like it right here! Go play somewhere else!"
Chibiusa shrugged. "Suit yourself."
Usagi grumbled and returned her attention to the sand, digging her feet in and doodling once more with a stick that had washed up on shore. She began working on a picture of Luna.
"Hey, that's cute, Usako."
Usagi turned her head and looked up behind her. Mamoru stood bent over, studying her artwork.
"It's cute. Is that Luna?" he asked.
Usagi smiled. "Oh Mamo-chan!" she was delighted that he was able to recognize what she was drawing.
Mamoru took a seat behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Blushing, Usagi leaned back against her fiancé and looked out at the waves, a smile on her face. She watched as Chibiusa played with the beach ball along with Hotaru, Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, Ami, Minako, Makoto, and Rei. They all seemed to be having a lot of fun out in the ocean. Usagi wasn't entirely sure why she had decided to stay and doodle in the sand rather than play with her friends, but she was definitely glad she did, otherwise she wouldn't be sitting as she was now.
Usagi, lost in thought, looked down at the engagement ring on her ring finger. It wouldn't be long now before she and Mamoru would be married. She was in her final year of high school, they hadn't had an enemy in a couple of years and everything was going great. Usagi couldn't be happier.
"Do you want to go down there?" Mamoru asked, gesturing at the water.
Usagi sighed contentedly and closed her eyes. "Maybe in a little bit. For now…I wish to stay like this with Mamo-chan."
Mamoru smiled and wrapped his arms tighter around her. His gaze remained on the water, watching everyone enjoy the game they were playing. His eyes, however, without realizing it, kept landing on Setsuna and gluing to her as she played around with the others. After remaining this way for several lingering moments, he snapped himself out of it, realizing what he was doing. He got angry with himself and told himself not to mention this to Usagi.
As the sun began to set, Mamoru returned to the beach, carrying a blanket and picnic basket for himself and Usagi to enjoy. Usagi saw this and quickly got up and raced to him, hugging his arm and thanking him several times over. She made an attempt to help Mamoru spread out the blanket and set up for the magnificent feast he had set up for the two of them. The rest of the senshi gang decided to head into town and enjoy a dinner out together.
"This is so nice, Mamo-chan. You made all of this?" Usagi asked, taking a seat on the blanket and looking at all the food.
Mamoru nodded.
Usagi grabbed a rice ball and dug in. Mamoru smiled at her and began eating his dinner as well.
"I hope that we can always stay like this, Mamo-chan," Usagi said, swallowing her rice ball. She smiled at him. "I really mean it."
"We will, Usako. I love you," Mamoru answered.
Usagi smiled and pulled herself up onto her knees, leaned over the food, and kissed him gently.
"Oi! Odango!"
Usagi opened her eyes and listened for a moment. She heard the sound of running and broke away from her kiss. She turned her head and saw a figure that looked like Seiya come running at her.
"Usagi!"
"Seiya…?" Usagi asked puzzled. She tilted her head, studying the figure that stood before her.
"It's me!" Seiya said with a smile. Her smile faded and she looked down at herself. "Oh. Yeah, I'm actually a woman," she clarified. "I would've thought that would've been clear with my senshi form…"
"Oh. Seiya-chan! How did you know where I was?" Usagi asked.
"Your friends told me. I wanted to pay you a visit!" Seiya said with a smile. "It's been awhile. Aren't you happy to see me?"
"Oh. Yes! I am!" Usagi said with a smile.
Seiya turned her attention to Mamoru. "Hello, Mamoru-san."
Mamoru nodded in greeting. "Seiya."
Seiya turned to Usagi and handed her a rose. "For you, Princess."
"Seiya!" Usagi said in awe. "Thank you. That's so sweet."
Seiya smiled. Mamoru shot her a look.
"So where's Taiki –chan and Yaten-chan?" Usagi asked.
"They're coming. Your friends said they were going to come back with them…I hope that's alright with you," Seiya explained.
Usagi spun the rose around in her hand, thinking over what Seiya had said. Her picnic dinner with Mamoru had been interrupted and there was no way they could resume now. But it wasn't as if Seiya had known what she was up to, so it wasn't on purpose. It disappointed her that her romantic dinner with Mamoru, who had worked so hard on the meal had been interrupted, but there wasn't really much that could be done about it now.
Usagi smiled at Seiya. "No that's perfectly fine."
Seiya took a seat next to Usagi and smiled back at her. After a moment, she felt Mamoru's eyes on her and turned her attention to him. Mamoru didn't seem to happy that Seiya was here, especially looking at Usagi the way she was. Seiya smirked and winked at him. Mamoru snarled.
Taiki, Yaten, and the senshi nosily returned to the beach and all took a seat around Usagi, Mamoru, and Seiya. Haruka and Michiru came and placed wood together, created a circle around the mound they made, and started a beach bonfire.
"So you're here on visit?" Minako asked, pushing her hair over her shoulder.
Taiki nodded. "Yes. Seiya wanted to come back and see how things were going for you guys. And since we're not searching for our princess any longer, we're taking on our true forms."
"Women," Haruka said, taking a seat next to Michiru and wrapping her arm around her shoulders.
Taiki, Seiya, and Yaten all nodded. "We figured that was apparent when we took on our senshi form."
"It's just a slightly hard concept to grasp," Rei said with a nervous chuckle.
"It's alright. You'll have time to adjust," Taiki said with a friendly smile.
"So, how are things here? What have you been up to?" Seiya asked, turning her attention back to Usagi.
"We're in our last year of high school!" Minako and Usagi said happily at the same time.
"We still have university, guys," Ami said with a sigh.
Minako dismissively waved her hand at Ami's comment.
"Ah, Mizuno-san. Where do you plan on studying?" Taiki asked, turning her head to face Ami.
"University of Tokyo," Ami answered modestly.
"But of course. That's Japan's best university. I should've known you'd aim for there," Taiki said with a smile. Ami blushed.
"W-well, I do plan on becoming a doctor. University of Tokyo has a great medical department…" Ami said bashfully; refusing to make eye contact with Taiki.
"Have there been any enemies?" Yaten asked, changing the topic to what she felt was a less boring one.
Usagi shook her head. "None since the defeat of Galaxia…"
"That's good," Seiya said, nodding.
Pink hair caught Seiya's attention. She looked at Chibiusa. "I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting you."
"I'm Chibiusa," Chibiusa introduced. "I'm the future daughter of Usagi and Mamo-chan in the 30th century."
Seiya's eyes darkened. What? How could that be? She bit her lip and clenched her fist. She hadn't expected this.
"I'm Seiya. Seiya Kou. I helped them defeat Galaxia while searching for our princess, Princess Kakyuu," Seiya said after what felt like forever.
"Ah! I've heard so much about you guys!" Chibiusa said excitedly.
Seiya, who was now very uncomfortable, got to her feet.
"Sorry. Please excuse me. I don't mean to be abrupt, but I just remembered that Taiki, Yaten, and I had somewhere to be. Forgive us for intruding on your beach day," Seiya said, refusing to make eye contact with anyone.
Taiki and Yaten exchanged looks. Taiki was confused and Yaten was annoyed.
"C'mon, guys," Seiya said as she gestured for them to get up and follow her.
"Damn, what a bother," Yaten mumbled. "She makes no sense."
"Not now, Healer," Taiki hissed.
"We'll be seeing you," Taiki said to everyone when she got to her feet.
Seiya didn't say anything. She turned on her heel, signaling for Taiki and Yaten to follow. They left the beach without another word, leaving a confused and silent senshi team behind.