"As you know, one thousand years ago, evil invaded our kingdom which resulted in the fall of our alliance. Our people were killed and the only survivors were your prince, you, and your brother. We decided that it would be better for everyone if I sent you to a better future, where your court would be with you. I used the crystal and sent you and your court to this future. I locked away the memories of your brother and changed the memories of your prince. I sent your brother and prince to the future of another dimension, and prayed that would keep you all safe from the evil that destroyed our alliance. I see now, my sweet daughter that it hasn't, and for that I am sorry. Gather your court and give this key to Pluto; she will know what to do." Queen Serenity said giving Usagi a silver key.
Usagi awoke in her bed still holding the silver key she received from her mother. She carefully examined the key noticing a strangely familiar crest was contained in the center with in the crescent moon. Usagi got out of bed, careful not to disturb the sleeping Luna, and retrieved a chain from her jewelry box, and promptly attached the key to it. Looking out the window at the sun rise, the young woman decided to start the day. Gathering her supplies she slipped out of the room and headed towards the shower she shared with Mina.
Late the previous night Mina, had called a Senshi meeting after finding her princess crying in their living room. Usagi refused to tell the Vensuian what had happened but had agreed to tell her entire court the next day during an emergency meeting. Usagi stood in the shower lamenting over the news that she would have to break to her senshi, her friends, in a couple hours. The man they all thought of as her prince not only did the unthinkable less then twelve hours ago, but the princess could already tell that those actions would have consequences. "Not that you're a consequence, my little star….but this is not how I wanted you to join us." Usagi whispered, her hands covering her stomach.
Why couldn't he have remained dead after the battle with Chaos and Galaxia. Then this wouldn't have happened. Usagi sighed as she began to tackle her long thick hair. Well I guess it's a good thing. Better to find out the true character of a person sooner rather than later. And from the way mother sounded we'll be heading to the dimension where my brother is. I can't believe I actually have a brother…..I wonder what he's like….
Usagi finished her shower and wrapped a towel around her as she stepped out onto the floor mat, her long golden hair pooling around her feet. She gathered her hair, wrapped it around her arm once and headed back to her bed room to change. Once dressed she sat at her vanity and began to brush her hair. "Usagi? You're up awfully early," Luna noticed stretching upon the bed and looking at her charge.
"I spoke with mother last night. I woke up and decided not to go back to bed."
"Are you feeling better this morning?"
"I am Luna. It's a new beginning and I really couldn't be happier. There will be a lot to talk about at the meeting today. Are you hungry?" Usagi asked finishing her hair and turning to look at the cat.
"Sure." The cat replied jumping off the bed and following Usagi out into the kitchen.
Usagi fixed Luna her breakfast and put the bowl down on the designated mat. She then pulled a bowl out of a cabinet and pulled out a box of cereal. She placed the bowl and cereal on the table and began brewing a pot of Coffee, knowing that would wake up Minako. Usagi sat down and began to eat her breakfast as the Venusian's door opened and someone began to make their way down the hall. "Good morning Minako" Usagi called as she slowly entered the kitchen and began to sniff at the coffee maker.
"Eh…" Minako replied pouring herself a cup of coffee once it was done brewing.
Luna and Usagi began to chuckle. "Don't forget the gang will be here soon. You should get ready Mina."
Minakoturned drinking her cup and made her way back down the hallway to the bathroom. As the shower turned on Artemis came out to join Luna and Usagi. "Good morning ladies," Artemis said stretching on the kitchen floor.
"Morning Artie" Usagi acknowledged between bites.
"Morning Artemis. The girls should be here soon." Luna replied.
As Usagi finished her breakfast Minakowalked out of the bathroom, towels wrapped around both her body and hair. "Nother cup of coffee and I'll be good to go Usa. Ready for that meeting?" Minakoasked pouring her second cup of coffee and looking at the Lunarian.
"As ready as I'll ever be, Mina. But you better go change. The girls will be here soon. Thank Selene you scheduled the meeting here and not the temple."
"I know right? Rei would be blowing up our phones looking for us. Speaking of phones Usa Ami sent me a message saying yours wasn't on last night. What woulda happened if there was a Yoma attack?"
"We'll discuss it at the meeting Mina. Go get dressed." Usagi said getting up from the table and going to wash the dishes.
"All right….so what's going on that an emergency Senshi meeting needed to be called?" Rei asked after everyone was gathered in Minakoand Usagi's living room.
"When I got back from patrol yesterday Usagi was sitting in the hallway crying. She wouldn't tell me why just demanded that I call a meeting." Minakosaid.
"As you all know Mamoru and I had a date last night…..Well…..he…..Ruka…I tried to…..He was just to…..He wouldn't stop…Chibi-…." Usagi choked out.
"Are you saying that he raped you," Hakura asked getting up. Usagi slowly nodded while Minakowrapped her arms around the princess
"Sit down Hakura." Luna commanded.
"He raped Koneko!" Hakura yelled.
"There is more." Usagi whispered.
"What more could there possibly be?" Lita asked.
"I'm pregnant. I know it only happened last night…..but I'm positive that I'm pregnant from this encounter. My brother would be able to confirm this."
"Brother?" the girls asked at the same time.
"Hime…..?" Setsuna asked.
"Mother told me the truth last night. Endymoin wasn't my prince….my prince, my brother and I actually survived the attack on the moon kingdom. It was decided that we would be sent to the future with you, so I would have my court. Mother thought it would be best to split us up so the evil that attacked and destroyed the moon would be avoided. We were sent here to this future while my brother, and prince were sent to the future of another dimension."
"I don't remember a Lunarian Prince do you Luna?" Artemis asked.
"Nope."
"Are you sure Usa?" Rei asked.
"I am. She even gave me this silver key and said Pluto would know what to do with it" Usagi nodded and pulled out the key and handed it to Pluto.
"There is a silver door at the gates…I cannot recall it ever being opened….the symbol it matches this key" Pluto said.
"So what does this mean?" Minakoasked.
"It would be prudent to examine this other dimension to find out what kind of beings exist there and see if we can find your brother before we make a decision." Ami said.
"Rei, can you consult the great fire and see what you can find out about this mysterious Lunarian Prince?" Luna asked of the Martian princess.
"Of course Luna."
"Next order of business…..these yoma. We need to find out where they are coming from." Artemis said.
"I have some clue….." Usagi said looking at her guardians. "Have you ever noticed that there is not an attack when Mamoru is out with me? Every other enemy we've faced the attacks were random and half of which occurred when we were together. None of these have."
"There is that mysterious man wearing a cape that always appears at the end of the battle….We've never seen his face." Hotaru said.
"And it's not like Mamoru not to show up and protect Usagi." Michiru added.
"We'll have to collect more evidence, maybe even devise a plan to determine who the mysterious caped man is, and what his motives are," Luna determined. "Until we know more no one is to mention a lick of this to Mamoru."
"Agreed."
As the meeting drew to a close a knock sounded on Minako and Usagi's door.