Hello Everyone! So basically, this was posted as a challenge here: .net/s/5365564/1/Challenge_SMTwilight, and I just couldn't resist. Sorry if it's a little loose, I didn't really edit it and I don't feel like editing…I tend to just write what my mind thinks! Anyway, I hope you enjoy, and I'll post the first chapter soon!!


A storm had been brewing outside of Tokyo for the past few days, bringing in drenching downpours and endless barrages of thunder. The lights of the city were washed out thanks to the rain, a mere shadow of their splendor as even Tokyo Tower seemed to disappear in the mist. It seems as if the Earth itself was weeping with anger, in a torrent of unexplained emotions that raged out of control.

School had been out for only a few weeks, and Usagi Tsukino spent the free time on a family vacation. They had gone off to the hot springs outside of the city, enjoying the relaxing time and celebrating the progress the young blonde had made. However, even their trip was cut short from the rain, forced to return home before the back roads became flooded out.

"I'm sorry again that we had to cut the vacation short dear…" Ikuko Tsukino murmured softly as their car pulled into the small driveway. The ride back had been silent, filled with the patter of the rain on the hood of the car. It had lighted up slightly, but the Tsukino family knew that it was only a lull in the storm. In fact, the news on the radio explained the storm wouldn't stop for another few days.

"Its fine, mother," Usagi responded, azure eyes gazing outside at the slushy grass, "I was thinking I needed to catch up with the girls anyway, it has been awhile since we last talked". And with that, Usagi quickly took all of her bags inside, changed into loose jeans and a rain jacket, before grabbing her umbrella and heading into the storm. It was still early, so she assumed that everyone would be at the parlor in town. If not, Usagi knew she could find them at Rei's temple.

So, when she arrived at the parlor, she wasn't too surprised to find them missing. Instead, she walked over to the counter, and looked for the one person she knew would never let her down.

"Motoki!" she chirped out with a bright smile, "It's good to know you will always be here!"

"Usagi, good to see you again, but I thought you weren't going to be back in town for another week…"

Usagi smiled softly, putting her hands on her lap before her smile grew into a grin, "Well the rain closed down the spa…so we had to come back, not that I minded. I missed everyone, so I decided to look for them. But hey, could I have a hot chocolate while I wait?"

"Sure Usa, coming right up!" He grinned a bit before turning away, leaving Usagi a moment to think things over. The sunny blonde smiled before spinning around to look around the parlor. Her eyes first settled on the booth that her friends always sat, and thought she unconsciously checked it; she was surprised to see two figures sitting there. They were male and female, and looked to be on a date of sorts.

"That's weird…people usually know not to sit there…" She trailed off before she suddenly got a better look at the two. Her heart sped up, seeing who it was, and she quickly stood to walk over to the couple. As she got closer, she overheard their conversation, and quickly paused to listen in.

"Mamoru…we need to tell Usagi and the girls about us someday…we need to tell them the truth. I can't lie to the princess much longer…I…I don't think I can bear to keep this away from her. She deserves to know about us," It came from a tan female with long emerald hair, one who Usagi recognized as Setsuna Meioh, one of her protectors and closest friends. The female was talking to a tall dark male, Mamoru Chiba, who Usagi knew personally as her boyfriend and true love.

"I know Setsu, I know, but I just can't stand the thought of breaking her heart. I know what we have is meant to be, you and me, but I just can't hurt Usagi, our princess," he mumbled it out into his coffee, though Usagi had heard it fully. She let out a loud gasp, and both turned to look at her.

"Usagi!" They screamed, standing quickly from the table, "Usagi, we can explain-"

Usagi held up her hand, distressed and angry, "I heard enough, I know what you guys have done. What I don't understand is why you hid this from me, even you, Setsuna. Mamoru, I can see you and understand what you have done, but Setsuna, you are my mentor. You lied to me by showing me a future that isn't true."

"I was trying to protect you, Usa…" The time scout pleaded, trying to explain her actions to the princess. Outside, thunder crashed louder, shaking the building and causing the lights to flicker.

Usagi just glared at the two with steel eyes, "Please, just stop talking. I don't want to hear it. Setsuna…clearly, you have used your powers for ill causes, and I can't forgive you for that. I can forgive you for what you two have done, because love is love, but not for this." Her voice was low, but the point was there. She turned and quickly went to get her umbrella, shaking her head at Andrew as tears made way to her eyes. Forlorn, she refused to look back at the one she was meant to be with and the scout that had protected her through time. Instead, she just rushed out to the rain.

She ran to the park, finding a spot where she could hide from everyone else. It was in the form of the lone gazebo in the middle of the rose garden. She moved to the seat and started to sob, the sound covered by the constant thunder of the storm. Usagi couldn't believe what she had seen; the one man she had loved so much had proved to show nothing in return. And her senshi, her protector and the guardian of time, had proven to lie to her about time itself. Setsuna had fed her lies about her future, when the guardian knew that it had been completely different.

"Had they just told me the truth, had they just explained it to me it could have been different," Usagi sobbed into her hands, shaking her head as her long hair stuck to her cheeks and arms. She couldn't believe what had happened, the trust she held for the two, and the feeling of being taken advantage of by the time senshi. Quickly, she made up her mind and stood up, her eyes blinded by the tears and the rain.

"I call upon my powers as a senshi, as the Princess of the Moon and future Queen of the Silver Alliance. I hereby strip Setsuna Meioh and Mamoru Chiba of their powers as Senshi. Grant me this wish and plea!" Her hands slowly made way open, and a glow surrounded her figure. Suddenly, two flashes appeared in front of her, one a dark green and the other gold. They faded away quickly, and Usagi fell to her knees once again.