I do not own Sailor Moon. I just like writing the fancfic

PART I: Enter Yomi Katasei The Shy One

Haruka awoke suddenly and sat bolt up-right in bed. She cursed herself and ran her fingers through her hair. This was the third night in a row where she was disturbed from deep sleep by an unfamiliar energy signal. Sighing, she looked over at the still sleeping form of her lover Michiru. Even at rest the woman was gorgeous, peaceful even. Why was it that she was able to sleep soundly through the night? They both could sense in-coming signals, yet Haruka was the only one who seemed to notice. It was becoming a cause for concern. Gently, the racer traced an index finger down the sleeping water maiden's back. Michiru shivered under the sudden contact, but didn't wake.

"Come on, Michi wake up for a sec," the sandy-haired blonde pleaded.

"I'm awake. What is it? Oh…Is this about that thing you're sensing?" Michiru sat up slowly and rested her head on Haruka's shoulder, still drowsy.

"You sure you don't sense anything? It's bugging me to no end."

"I'm sorry. Okay, will it make you feel better if we go to investigate?"

"Maybe. At least then maybe I can get some sleep." Michiru smiled and scratched the back of Haruka's neck.

"In the morning okay? For now, try to rest…"

Japan was pretty much the same since she left it. Yomi Katasei, a half African American half Japanese teenager sat by herself under a tree reading her English textbook. Today was her first day back in the Japanese school system. Her father, a rich Japanese CEO to a popular electronics company, had pulled some strings and enrolled her in Mugen Gakuen Academy. A third year, the girl was a talented musician playing both the flute and violin. Yomi actually preferred her Stradivarius over her flute, though she was equally good at both. After she graduated, she planned on moving back to the states and joining a symphony in New York. But in the meantime, she would continue helping her mother in their bakery and sandwich deli. She also helped out her uncle at his Shinto Shrine when she could. She had actually just paid him a visit last night, and it was there that she sensed something odd.

Yomi always had a sixth-sense for the supernatural, even as a small child. Now, for some reason, her sense was stronger than ever. And she was beginning to have visions, foggy mostly, but most were brightly colored and involved several individuals. She could never make out their faces, but she had a suspicion that these metal images had some meaning and importance. The strongest vision of all was the dark silhouette of an animal, a fox with a grayish/silver aura surrounding it. Just behind it, a translucent moon-Jupiter's moon Io, the most active celestial body in the Solar System. Yomi's own long waist-length hair was silver…Could that have something to do with it? The teenager wasn't too sure about that.

"…Oy, Katasei! The bell rang, didn't you hear it!?" Yomi snapped out of her trance. She waved and got to her feet, brushing the fallen cheery blossom petals from her shoulders and hair. She adjusted her short-sleeved blouse and plaid skirt, and hurried back towards the school.

"Ah, what a beautiful young lady. Well, what brings you to our little Shrine?

Haruka and Michiru had made their way out to this little wooded area following the now tiny energy signal. They searched around with no success before settling down in the cool grass next to Haruka's flashy sports car, deciding to take a lunch break. Michiru smiled pleasantly up at the aged man.

"It's very nice out here. We thought we'd spend a peaceful day away from the city for a while."

"Then by all means, please stay as long as you like. Pretty girls like you remind me of my niece. Yomi just started her last year at Gakuen. She'll actually be here any minute. Please excuse me." The man bowed and shuffled away, leaving the Outer Senshi to talk in private. A gentle breeze ruffled the grass and Michiru leaned against the car.

"Hmm. That sure takes me back," the Neptune Princess sighed.

"Michiru, it's only been three months since then. Some of it I'd rather not remember."

"Yes, I have to agree with you. But…," Michiru entwined her fingers with Haruka's and blushed lightly, '…it's over. Everything is fine."

"I sure hope you're right. I just want to relax for a while without worrying about the safety of our future queen." Haruka looked up when she heard the familiar sound of a car engine. She peeked around the bumper of her car to see a beautiful cobalt blue Mustang convertible pull up next to them. And inside behind the wheel was an equally beautiful foreign girl with long silver hair tied back in a tight ponytail.

"Oh wow, what a nice car. Uncle didn't tell me we were having guests," Yomi commented as she turned off the ignition and stepped out of her car. She slung her travel bag over her shoulder and walked towards the Shrine entrance, and almost tripped over herself when the two Senshi stood to show themselves. Yomi swayed uneasily from side-to-side, unsure of what to do.

"Sorry to startle you. We were just leaving…," Haruka replied with a smile.

"No no, stay! Ignore me, I've been a little on edge lately. Bad vibes. Um..e-excuse me," Yomi couldn't look the blonde in the eye, her shyness around men kicking in. She tried to turn around and walk away too quickly, really tripping over herself this time. But Haruka reached a hand out to catch her before she could fall flat on her face.

"Careful. Wouldn't want to mess up that pretty face now would you?"

"I'm fine! Sorry, Um…"

"Haruka. And this is Michiru. You must be the girl that old man was talking about."

"Y-Yomi. Nice…to meet you, Haruka-san and Michiru-san." The aqua-haired Senshi stepped forward and offered a friendly hand.

"Would you care to join us for lunch?," she questioned.

"Oh, no I don't w-want to impose…," Yomi was cut off as she was suddenly hit with a painful headache, passing out where she stood.