Disclaimer standards apply I don't own Saior Moon or Titanic. I do own Kayla and the plot.
A/n: This story may or may not include quotes for the movie. Most being para-phrased into my own words to add to the story. I probably won't be flipping back and fourth through time, but if I do, I'll state month day and year.
Warning: Standard warning disclaimers apply, please see chapter one for full warning disclaimers.
Chapter 2
Usagi had managed to doze off in the overly large bed. In reality the bed itself wasn't much bigger then her twin at home, but to Usagi it might as well have been enormous. She wasn't used to such a luxurious lifestyle. Even during her time on the moon, she didn't remember such lavish decor. A horn roused her from her slumbers, and she jumped startled nearly falling hard to the floor behind her.
Usagi sat up slowly looking about her. It took a moment for the past few hours to click in her head, but when it had Usagi shuttered. Weather it was out of fear or simply cold Usagi didn't know. All she knew it was late and she was starting to get hungry. And, she had no idea behind the meaning of the sounds she was hearing. Digging a hairbrush from her abandon school bag. She began the tedious task of undoing the odangos , combing out her hair and re-doing said odangos. She may not have had much in the way of things on her, but she could look at least somewhat presentable if she were to join some of the other first-class ladies and gentleman for dinner. While she may not have known much, she learned quickly that dinner was done in a large group where people were fed all at the same time. By the look of the clock and the movement outside her state room she gathered that it would be happening soon. Carefully she made her way out and Usagi did her best to ignore the whispers and stairs that were no doubt about her. She may have had a first-class ticket, but she simply didn't act nor dress like those around her.
Finally Usagi made her way down the grand stair case and fallowed the other men and woman to the dining area. Finding a place to sit, Usagi inwardly sighed. What was she going to do? She didn't understand anything, and was willing to attack the first morsel of food to land on her plate. She needed to pick up some English and she needed to pick it up fast. A waiter handed her a menu and Usagi for her part pretended to browse it. However, when it came time to order, she was once again lost. Straining to hear the conversation behind her, Usagi repeated to the best of her ability, what the man behind her had ordered. Apparently the attempt wasn't a complete failure because her Menu had been removed and moments later a plate of food had been placed in front of her Forgetting to be a "lady" Usagi dove at the food presented to her like a wild animal that had finally caught her pray. Once again topics of conversation floated around her and Usagi knew that it had to do with her rather rude un-ladylike behavior. But, no matter who called her what, or how she may have been dressed, It didn't change the fact that Usagi still acted like well Usagi. Completely alone and apparently friendless. While this fact bothered Usagi to no end she didn't know how to remedy it. Perhaps she had a Japanese to English book with her books.
After dinner had ended and people started to move about to do other tasks about the ship, Usagi headed back to her state room. Quickly she dug through her school bag trying to find the desired book. However, it didn't happen to be included in her things. Looking around her she dug through her sub-space pocket and sighed in despair when she didn't find it. However, she did find her compact some extra hair clips, and a few other odds and ends. Tears sprung to Usagi's eyes feeling now that she had listened to Luna. Usagi had nothing, and if she had brought Luna she'd at least have someone to talk to.
Usagi could think of nothing to do except try and get some sleep. The feeling of this being a trap became more prevalent in her mind and she needed to find a way out. Sure that may sound Selfish but given the circumstances Usagi felt she had every right to be just a little self-centered. Taking down her hair, she used the brush she had managed to stash in her school bag to brush it out before she stripped out of her cloths and crawled in-between the sheets. Normally Usagi slept in some form of clothing, but her unplanned departure left her no time to think on such matters.
The next day, the ship stopped at Cherbourg. It was there a few more people had boarded including a new edition to First-class Her name, Margret brown, who history would later name the "unsinkable" Molly brown. She was referred to as "new money" by most of high-class society, but she often didn't act the part. However, she wouldn't be the only unique newcomer to board that day. In third-class, another peculiar woman boarded the ship. She had short brown hair, that was cut to just below her chin. Her bangs spilled over her face giving her the impression she looked more like a sheep dog then a human. Her dress was that of modern times, instead of a dress, she wore long jean pants and a form-fitting t-shirt displaying her very endowed chest. Over the pants and shirt she wore a black expencive leather coat that when closed did will to hide the shape of her chest. But, that's not what struck her as being so odd. She was being pushed up the gangway in a black and silver well-worn wheelchair. Unlike Usagi, she looked very much the part of a third-class passenger that she'd been mistaken for. Her name Tsukino Kayla elder sister to Tsukino Usagi.
The elder princess had arrived in Cherbourg only hours before faries would load passengers to take them to Titanic. Her self-appointed mission; seak out and rescue her elder sister Tsukino Usagi—who in all likely hood was going by her birth name Serenity—and bring her back to once again keep the Earth in a proper state of balance. Apparently due to Usagi's impromptu to vanishing act, it had completely changed the time line completely misplacing events and created a chaos that spaned the Earth. Why, because Sailor Moon never prevented Queen Baryal's first attempt on the planet, which in turn invoked a chain reaction. Because no Moon princess meant no Silver crystal. Baryal had been defeated, but not in the same manner. Apparently history dictated Kayla went on to assume the role, but Sailor Pluto, keeper of the time key, knew better. She had discovered Usagi's location and had sent Kayla back through time in order to make things right. However, given Kayla's current health conditions and Usagi's lack of motivation to do anything remotely responsiable Sailor Pluto doubted the mission would be a success, but she had to try something. Sitting back and doing nothing would do no one anyone any good.
Currently, Kayla sat inside the ship on the lower-most levels. She couldn't get very far on her own, and being mistaken for third-class only made things all the more difficult on her part. It was one problem being disabled, but from what Kayla knew, she would have difficulty reaching the lifts to take her to the higher decks. She'd have to get help but who could she trust for such a task. Trust wasn't exactly on Kayla's list of strong points. Yet, she'd have to bite back any fears she may be harboring in order to find Usagi, but first a nap. Time travel had been overwhelming to say the least. Sighing she found her room and fell on the closest bunk.
Usagi for her part had faired the night rather well. She had changed into her school Uniform wishing she had her cell phone with her, but she had forgotten it. So she would have to make do with what she had which really didn't amount to much. Her school Uniform, her school bag, a few hair pins, her compact, brooch and school jacket were all she had in the way of personal items. The only option to her would be to transform into Sailor moon, but she couldn't very well be seen in that. Her senshi fuku left much to be desired as it stood in twenty-first century Japan, who knew what little clothing could do here. People had already given her strange looks for her school uniform why make it worse? Never the less she pinned her brooch to her uniform shirt and pulled her jacket out of the closet. It was still dust-covered, but if she were to catch a chill it would at least cover her up. Not to mention in one of the pockets she had a pair of winter gloves. Those would come in handy later she mused to herself, as she discovered quite quickly, the nights could get rather cold. Usagi didn't handle cold well.
Making her way up on deck from her state room, Usagi quickly discovered where she could get some breakfast. She had yet to master the English Langue, but from the previous night learned that she could mimic what other passengers had to eat even if she found she didn't particurally like it. It was food and until she found a better way to get the much needed food she had no other choice. Now if only she understood more or less what she was saying. Food items proved to be easy, as well as idenityfinging objects, but there were other bits of conversation she didn't quite get. Tones and implications also remained lost on her as well. Naturally Usagi felt it unimportant to learn such things as she started to mimic other things, testing out the words as they raced through her head. After all she had several days to go before Titanic would reach New York. Of course, Usagi had forgotten that Titanic would never make it and those who did survive would reach New York by way of a ship called the Carpathia. Of course Usagi had never been one to pay much attention to history… especially history that didn't pertain to her native homeland. All that remained locked in her mind—the only thing she clung to above all else—was the hope of seeing her beloved Mamo-chan by the time she reached American soil. But, two problems would cause a hitch in her plans. The first being the man of her affections had died shortly after the plane took off and second though slightly less important was the simple fact she hadn't taken the time to even ask where he was going to attend school. She always neglected to pay attention to the tiny details that would impact her life.
Usagi however, did decide to devote her remaining time to mastering the English Langue even if it killed her to do so. So far she had learned English words for certain drinks, and a small assortment of foods. Some words, those not derived from the English langue had caught her off guard, but she would master the meanings of those as well. If only she could understand enough to have a conversation with other people. However, as she turned a corner, she ran into a woman whom she thought may be able to help her. From Evis dropping she learned the woman's name to be Rose. Imiditally red roses flashed through her mind and thoughts of Mamo-chan nearly caused her to stop in her tracks, but she couldn't, no , wouldn't let it stop her. If Tsukino Usagi was anything… it was determined.
"Rose-chan!" Usagi waved running up to the now startled woman. "Rose-chan!"
Rose stopped in her tracks and turned to face the source of the voice who had called her name. At first she thought it to be her mother or another high-society woman seeking her attention for one reason or another. However, her eyes had gone wide. There before her stood the famed Princess Serenity calling her name waving frantically to gain her undivided attention. She like every other person aboard had heard of the Princess and her desire to travel to America, but until now Rose thought her to be just like any well taught first-class woman. To see her acting like an uneducated child who belonged in third-class surprised her, but to Rose class really didn't matter much. Her mother, however, would no doubt have a few words with her on the subject. "Pardon me how may I help you?"
Usagi stopped when she realized she had gained the attention of the woman whom she had sought. Now came the hard part, getting her to help her to learn to speak English. Problem was how to ask the question. Scratching the back of her head with one hand Usagi began to speak. "um…. I…." Usagi paused using hand gestures to make her points known… "Speak…" she took a deep breath not sure what to do. "Want…. Learn…"
"You want to learn to speak English?" Rose began peacing together what Usagi was trying to say. At least, she could only hope that's what the woman was trying to say.
"Hai… hai.." Usagi nodded vergiously to prove her point. "Help….?"
Rose didn't quite know how to reply to that. She had never thought herself capable of being able to teach anyone anything, but having someone willing to listen to her would be a refreshing change. For the time being at least. However, Cal kept entering her mind. If she left his side for even a moment he or his trained dog Lovejoy, would be after her. However, there was something about Usagi that made it difficult for Rose to say no. "I'll try. I'm not really a teacher, but if you're willing to learn I'll do my best to teach you." Rose spoke slowly hoping that something she said clicked in this woman's head.
Apparently she had been correct in her assumption. Usagi, when she really wished to be could prove to be quite smart. She picked up the tones implied smiling. She even recognized some of the words spoken to her one which happened to be the word "help" she had just used.
"Do you understand me Serenity?"
Usagi froze at the name that Rose had just called her. No one called her that except her senshi one of which happened to be her sister. For a moment her eyes lit up as a thought struck her. Could Rose be a reborn senshi one from a past that Usagi herself still couldn't recall the details of? But, then her eyes once again dulled. Rose hadn't been the only one to use that name. During the past two meals, and occasionally over the past day she had heard that name spoken when she suspected people were talking about her behind her back. Of course, seeing as how they used a name instead of "that strange Japanese girl, or "that strange girl" in general it caused Usagi to brush it off as mealy nothing. But, now that Rose had used that name Usagi decided to reconsider the past events. The warning bells going off in her head seemed to be growing louder making them more difficult to ignore.
Realizing Rose expected an answer from her, Usagi spoke. "Yes… I… Understand." She paused a moment then continued to speak. "No, Usagi." Pointing to herself trying to imply she wished to be called Usagi with no formalities.
Rose nodded her eyes darting around for some kind of clock. Nodding she once again addressed Usagi. "Okay Usagi." She finally replied testing out the name. It was unique for sure, that was for certain. "Walk with me we can learn while we do so."
Usagi nodded eagerly scampering up beside rose. Over the next couple of hours the two chatted as Rose tried to teach Usagi how to speak English. She noticed that the moon rabbit picked up on words quite well, but when it came to grammar, word usage, overall meaning and implications Usagi seemed very much clueless. Rose knew that this would be difficult for anyone, but she was willing to try. The life she was forced to live was not what she would have chosen for herself, but she was born into this high-class life. As she spoke with Usagi and watched her move about the red headed woman couldn't help but admire and envy her.
Usagi was defiantly a force in her own right. She ignored everything that her status represented, acting very much like a young child on her way to America a land which promised complete freedom. At this Rose couldn't help but smile laughing at something Usagi had said, before correcting her. Perhaps this trip would prove to be more interesting for both of them.
