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There will be some deviations from the Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z but is necessary for this story

I have redone some of this chapter as well as made some additions after going over it again. There are still some things that I am still not completely happy though. If there is anything that you think that I need to add or change please let me know. Please R&R. I look forward to hearing from you. If there is something that I missed let me know.

Chapter Two

Ami was a little concerned about her friends. She saw the look on Mina's face when she joined them during the meeting a few days ago. The thing that was troubling her most was that Serena, even though she was smiling with mischievousness, seems to be acting more like her old self.

With a sigh of regret, she was about to give up on studying when her communicator started to buzz. Mina's voice came through, "We need you at the park, hurry". Ami could hear an explosion in the background. There wasn't a moment to spare.

Grabbing her things, Ami left the library, which was a second home to her, in a rush. She didn't notice anyone as she left. She pushed her way down the busy hallway, out the lobby and down the stairs. Those that were left in her wake were surprised by her actions; she was always quiet, kind and shy.

As she entered the park, she was met by Raye, Lita, and Serena. Luna bound over the brick wall and commanded, "Transform". Each scout gave a nod and began their transformations.

Silver Moon Crystal Power Make Up!

Mars Crystal Power Make Up!

Jupiter Crystal Power Make Up!

Mercury Crystal Power Make Up!

Each of the girls began to glow. Serena was engulfed with a soft pink glow and ribbons enveloped her as she transformed in Sailor Moon. While Raye was surrounded in a red haze with flames encircling her form as she became Sailor Mars. Ami was the last to transform. She was alight with a faint blue mist as water began to glide along her form, she became Sailor Mercury. They took off to help their friend who was in dire need.

She was facing off against one of their greatest foes alone. As they raced to the battle, Sailor Moon could not keep the fear from showing. She would not lose someone to them again. It was time to end this once and for all. There had been enough pain and heart ache caused by the Nega Verse.

Venus with Artemis was doing her best against Zoisite. The Negaverse twit was stronger than last time that they had fought. Zoisite taunted, "What's the matter little girl? Can't keep up?" laughing at the struggling scout, she threw another blast at her.

Sailor Venus barely managed to dodge the attack and was only slightly hit. Laughing Zoisite threw another attack, this time Venus couldn't get out of the way in time. Waiting for the attack to come, Venus could only think of the one regret that she had. The one regret that she could never act upon.

Just as the hit was about to land, strong arms scooped her up and jumped to the safety of the other scouts. Mars, Jupiter and Mercury took their protective stances around Sailor Moon and Sailor Venus as she check on the injured scout. None of the scouts missed the look that passed between Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Venus but were not going to comment on it.

Sailor Moon was internally jumping up and down with happiness. She knew that the place in his heart belong Sailor Venus. Although she was sad at the thought (they had be together for a long time), she was happy that they had each other. Life was hard and short especially with the responsibility of being a scout. It was hard leading a double life, at least they will be able to support and relate to each other. Smiling at the injured Venus, Sailor Moon helped her stand, "Are you going to be to stand?" accessing her friend with a critical glance.

Venus did not miss the smile but knew that something was off. She didn't know what it could be. She knew that it was getting harder to hide her feelings for their protector and she didn't want to hurt her friend. The smile that she smiled spoke well of her intent, "I will be able to fight, so let's get to it"; Venus said with determination and she was already on her way to joining to battle beside her friends.

Each of the scouts were having a hard time, they were getting tired and had taken quite a few hits. The outer scouts, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn, had arrived to help out, which gave them a moment of respite. Still the battle continued against the generals of the Negaverse. They were once thought to be defeated and destroyed. Now they appeared and seem to be stronger than ever.

Uranus looked over at Neptune and Saturn and with a nod began to attach Malachite as he was their strongest threat. Uranus shouted to the other scouts, "Get Sailor Moon out of here."

Mercury and Mars understood what they were communicating. They were all weakening and had to get the princess to safety. Mars look at Mercury with a harsh look and stated, "Do it, we must protect our Princess. Jupiter, Venus, and I will give you cover. It will be up to you to keep her safe, get moving. Luna and Artemis will go with you."

Jupiter and Venus nodded from their stance a few feet away. Zoisite laughed, "What a pathetic display. You will never escape the wrath of the Negaverse. We will have our revenge!" With that said, Zoisite threw an attack at Mars, Jupiter and Venus.

Mercury pulled a struggling Sailor Moon away from the battles. Sailor Moon arguing, "Mercury, I need to go back. I have to help them. They will be killed. Mercury, please…!" Luna and Artemis ran ahead of Mercury finding a clear path. Mercury continued but her heart was heavy with the burden that she will now bear. She had to leave the others, her friends to their fate, unable to give them they help they will need to survive this vicious battle.

They were almost clear. They were only about a half a mile from the exit and then they will be able to slip away to safety.

Jedite and Nephrite appeared as they came close to the exit. Jedite gave a small chuckle, "Leaving the party so soon. I wouldn't want to disappoint our guests. The guest of honor just has to stay and join the festivities." Both dark generals chuckled and took stances and ready their attacks.

Mercury pulled Sailor Moon behind her protectively with Luna and Artemis on each side and yelled, "I will never let you have Sailor Moon you NegaCreeps!" Mercury was preparing to take the hits that she knew was coming and told Sailor Moon, "They will focus briefly on attacking me so that is when you need to be ready to go".

Sailor Moon was getting severely emotional now, she was losing her friends and it was all because she wasn't strong enough to protect them. "Mercury, I will not lose you, too. Don't ask me to leave you." She now had tears running down her checks. Mercury glanced back for a brief second and gave her a small reassuring smile. "I didn't ask, I am telling, now go!"

Sailor Moon was shaking her head now her long golden locks cascading with each movement. Luna and Artemis continued to push her away to safety leaving Mercury behind. She saw Mercury sent her attack at them but Nephrite knock it aside. They were getting ready to release their attack toward Sailor Mercury when Tuxedo Mask appeared just in time.

He threw his rose and cut their hands and destroyed the attack. Now he had their attention. He gave a small smirk. Their arrogance it would seem would always be their downfall. With a leap at the generals, he took the offensive to give Mercury the time she needed to get their princess to safety.

With one last look Mercury ran to and pulled Sailor Moon away from the battles that raging all around them. Just as they cleared the area, an explosion rocked the earth. Looking back they had to shield their eyes from the light of the explosion. Mercury was in mute shock, while Sailor Moon ran back to the battlefield.

Sailor Moon ran as fast as her feet could take her. When the debris got too much for her to get through she jumped from tree to tree. I have to get to them. I have to. She had to keep going only a few more yards to go. When she got to the battlefield, it was destroyed. Each of the scouts were down, some barely able to hang on and others had lost consciousness. NO!! It was all her mind screamed. This is not happening! I can't lose them!

Scanning the area for the enemy, she noticed them floating about 50 yards away above the devastation. Malachite and Zoisite laughing told Jedite and Nephrite, "We will leave this to you, if you think that you can handle it". With a smirk he and Zoisite vanished. Jedite and Nephrite were shaking with their rage at their supposed comrades. There had always been contention within their ranks. Each vowed their retribution and turned their attention to those before them.

Mercury had just arrived and missed the little contention between Beryl's generals. Serena though was a little surprised, but she shouldn't have been. Beryl's so called generals used to belong to the Planets of the Moon Kingdom. She had lured them away or captured them to weaken each kingdom to ensure victory.

As the remaining generals turned to continue their attacks of the two remain thorns in their sides. Nephrite, reaching out said, "Give us the Crystal, Sailor Moon. It will go easier on you if you do."

Sailor Moon came to a decision. She was tired of everyone thinking that she was weak and depending on others to fight her battles. With the pain in her heart at the sacrifices that her friends were always willing to make, set her resolve. Calling forth her powers, she decided her path and felt more power that she ever had. Her heart told that this was the correct path that she must follow. They would not hurt another, never again would they cause those that she cared for pain.

Those that were there and aware of what was going on around them could feel the great power that was being called forth. They each turned to the direction that power was coming from. All watched in fascination as the image of Sailor Moon begin to flicker between the images of what they knew as Eternal Sailor Moon, their Princess Serenity and a new Sailor Moon. The glow of the crescent moon on her forehead glowed brightly as her power continued to increase.

No one had time to process this change or transformations because Sailor Moon released the power of the Silver Crystal. There was a flash of light that covered the entire area with the warmth and love that scouts all knew to come from their princess. As the power surged forth and surround them, each scout that was able to watch the transformation called out to their princess in loving appreciation, "Princess Serenity".

The dark generals unable to stop the powerful approach of the power of the Silver Crystal tried to make their escape but were blocked by the same power. The dark generals thought over their many regrets and choices that they had made while the light and power began to engulf them. Their fear and brightness of the light convinced them that this was their last moments.

As the light reached them and began to over take them, they were surprised that instead of immense pain, they felt released from their torment. Their hatred and all the cold darkness that had filled their hearts was being washed away and filled with warmth and love.

Not understanding what was happening they struggled to get free from the light that was causing all of their confusion and conflicting emotions. With the power that had freed them, they fell to the ground below severely weakened. Barley conscious, the generals moaned slightly before slipping into unconscious.

The scouts were slowly getting to their feet as well, shocked. They didn't understand what had happened. They saw what had happened to the generals as well as being healed themselves. They ran to where Sailor Moon was before the event occurred, each looking extremely distraught trying their best to locate their princess.

Luna called, "Over here", before jumping into a small deep crater. Luna had tears in her eyes as she looked up to the scouts as they were jumping into the crater. Nudging Sailor Moon with her nose, she was so over come with emotions that it was hard for her to speak. Artemis was doing his best to comfort her as she spoke softly at first, "Come on, and wake up. We need you. Please you have to wake up, Serena."

Raye placed Sailor Moon on her lap with Jupiter at her side and talk to her as normally as she could for the tears that were difficult to keep from falling. "Come on meatball head, you can't put on light show like that and not brag about it."

Venus was checking for injuries and the outer scouts were keeping an eye on the unconscious enemies. Meanwhile Ami was doing a scan of Sailor Moon on her computer. Venus felt so guilty and helpless. She looks to see if he was feeling the same. With one look, it told that he too was feeling the same.

Finally with a smile, Mercury said, "It going to be okay, guys. It looks like it took a lot of her energy and she is exhausted but other than the scraps and bruises that she took with her fall, she is fine."

There was a few sobs of relief. They loved their princess and friend dearly. She is what binds them together and would do everything in their power to protect her. Each mumbling things and give small touches of reassurance and hugs to the unconscious friend. Relief that she will still be with them showing for all to see.

The outer senshi was keeping an eye on the unconscious generals to see what the outcome of their brush with the Silver Crystal would be. They remember more than the other scouts about how the generals were originally on the side of the Moon Kingdom and protectors of the planets.

Neptune turned to glance at the younger scouts seeing to their princess. She smiled at the devotion that their small princess could inspire. They all loved her dearly. Her heart was pure and her strong determination, iron will and fierce loyalty drew them all to her. Her unwavering love was known by all. She would always be there for them even if they didn't want or need it. She gave everything for those that she loved and held dear.

Not taking her eyes from the two men, Uranus said, "Her next transformation will be her hardest. They will need to understand that will have to face her in order for her to achieve her newest role."

Neptune looked at her with understanding and a small sad smile. Saturn didn't comment. She knew too what was to come next for them. It would not be any easier but if they could go the extra mile, in the end, all will be as it should. It was always this way. Every time that they thought that would have peace something always appeared to force them to fight at a new level.

"Serena, wake up, sweetie." Serena was a little groggy and dazed. She couldn't tell where she was and all she could she was a misty fog. Again the voice called to her. This time the voice was a little stronger. Serena knew that voice. She ran in the direction of the voice. "Mother, where are you." The fog was thinning and she could see her mother, smiling down at her.

"My dear sweet Serenity, I am so proud of you. I don't have much time but I want you to know that you will have to face great adversity to reach your goal. I know what has come to pass and that you are aware of what you must do. Don't worry over what your choices will do to change the future. It is always changing for it has not come to pass. The future is not yet written. It will be what you make it. There will still be Crystal Tokyo and peace will reign once again. As for Rini, she is your daughter and she will always be your daughter. Nothing will change that. There may be a few differences but that will remain unchanged. I know that you have questions for me and I don't have much time."

Serena told her mother of her decisions and that she would need a place to train unhindered and with those that could further her abilities. She also told her mother of her decision to training away from Earth if possible due to the battles that were being fought over the Silver Crystal. With the crystal gone, it would confuse their enemies and may be give them some time as well as give the scouts some time to regroup and recuperate. With the release of two of the dark generals, their enemies will require time to readjust the commands and fill their ranks.

Her mother smiled at her daughter, she thought about how much her daughter had matured and what a wonderful leader she was becoming. The future was in good hands in deed. "I will speak with Pluto and see what we can arrange until then it may be best not alert others to your decision. It will be hard for them to understand your position and let you go alone. When the time comes, Pluto will come to you with the arrangements."

Serena was being pulled back to conscience by voices urging her to wake. Her thoughts became clearer. She tried to rise, "What happened to the Negaverse?" Her voice wavered a bit due to weakness and fatigue. Luna and the scouts began to recount the events that happened while she was out.

During this time the generals that were once under the influence of the dark energies from the Nega Moon began to stir. All scouts stiffed and turned their attentions to them. Both seemed very weak and disoriented. Nephrite was the first to regain his bearings. He tried to prepare for the confrontation but was unable to make his battered body obey.

With anger and confusion, he yelled, "What are you waiting for, destroy us already." His only regret was Molly. His memories of her and what time they had shared in past had been returning recently. He had wanted so badly to see her but the situation was so dire that he could not. Looking away from the piercing gaze of the outer senshi, he thought of her laugh and saw her smile. He wished that he could see her one last time. Her name escaped his lips without his notice so softly that only one noticed.

Sailor Moon had been struggling to her feet and made her way over to the fallen generals. She knew that Nephrite had turned way from the Nega Verse before and that he was forced back into the ranks against his will. She was almost to his side when she heard the softly whispered name on his lips. Emotions swirled within her, "No!" she yelled.

Scrambling to his side, she knew that he was powerless now. The Silver Crystal had pushed the dark energy from them and they were almost, if you could ever call them that, harmless right now. There energies so low that it will take a while form to regain their strength as well as their former memories. It will take a lot of understanding and compromise but she knew that she could help them.

"Nephrite, can you hear me?" Sailor Moon was now leaning slightly over him. His dark gaze turned to hers, full of questions. "I have healed you. I have cleansed you of the dark energies that were from the Nega Moon. You have another chance at a good life. You can make it what ever you want. I am willing to do what I can to help you, but in the end it is up to you. You will need to rest and recover. It will take a little while for you to regain all of your prior memories and your strength. I will find a safe place for you to stay during that time and if you have need of me, all you need to do is to call for me."

Jedite had awakened during this time and had heard the conversation between Sailor Moon and Nephrite. He had not alerted them that he was now conscience. Both of generals were stunned by the statements. They had both thought that with their past transgressions that they would be destroyed. Both silently stared at Sailor Moon and she only smiled.

She looked at Jedite and by the look on her face he could tell that she had known that he was conscience and listening. Stunned by this, he could only stare. Sailor Moon felt drained and it was only her determination that kept her upright. She looked at Sailor Mars to see if they could stay at the shrine so that they could keep watch on them. With a slight nod that was barely noticed, Sailor Moon turned to the generals and told them where they would be staying and what the arrangements would be.

They each took a turn to watch over them as they drifted in and out over the next few days. Slowly they had regained enough strength to move about on their own. They memories were slowly returning and they had realized that now they had a second chance. Each unsure of what their second chance was going to mean.

Nephrite would sit silently deep in his own thoughts while Jedite would snip and verbal attack the girls to ensure what their intentions may be. They only one that ever returned his barbs was Raye. It was almost amusing for Jedite to get her riled up. Her eyes would flash and her cheeks would flush. She would stomp, yell and make threats. She usually left muttering to her self and shaking her fist at him. She was most amusing. It was the only enjoyment he had while he tried to ponder his future.

His time in the Negaverse taught his to be wary and he still wasn't sure what to make of these turns of evens. What circumstances happened to make Sailor Moon come to her decisions to save them as well as give them a second chance. He would find out. With a satisfied smile, he thought, thinking of the fiery priestess, he would find out.

After Nephrite and Jedite settled in at the shrine, the scouts discussed and arranged a schedule for their unexpected guests. Sailor Moon stepped away from the others to have a discussion with Nephrite and then with Jedite. Each had been pulled into the dark world that had been the Nega Moon. From that origin the Nega Verse was born. Hate, Anger, Jealousy, Envy and Malice ruled there.

It was a miracle that all four had survived this long in the ranks of the dark army. Each general had their reasons that had lead them to be over come and pulled into the darkness. Once there the darkness had consumed them, they had lost all parts of themselves. They no longer had any memories, hopes or dreams. All that remained was the feelings that bred the dark energy need to maintain the Nega Verse.

With the loss of two of its most valued warriors, they would be chaos within. It won't last long though. There were always those that were plotting and planning the down fall of those that stood in the way of their gaining of more power. There wouldn't be much time but it would give her enough time to plan and prepare. Bringing herself out of her contemplation, Sailor Moon made her way through the shrine to where Nephrite was settled.

Serena transformed into Sailor Moon in order to maintain her secret identity. The others maintained a watchful eye on these two but without their transformation in order to protect themselves and their identities. Raye was usually the one to check on them and bring their meals and so forth but occasionally one of the other would take over to give her a breather.

It was difficult dealing with them. One of them was quiet and brooding while the other was a sharp tongue asshole to the point that it was becoming impossible to be nice. Serena didn't tell the other scouts but she was certain that generals were acting the way that they were because of their memories returning. The memories of before they were in the dark army as well as those that have transpired since. She was not sure of what had happened to coerce them into the service of the Nega Verse but it could not be good.

Sailor Moon gave a soft knock on the door, Nephrite did not respond. She knew that he would not. He had not responded to any questions or replied to anyone when they tried to speak with him. With a sigh, she slide open the door and stepped quietly inside.

He was looking into the night sky at the distant stars as if they held all the answers. Looking over to where he sat, she readied herself for a difficult conversation. Albeit a one side conversation but still she had to try, he watched her approach. His face was an emotionless mask and it was not welcoming. He didn't know why she was here and he wanted to be left alone. He needed to sort out what had happened and where he needed to go from here.

There was one thing that he had learned well in the Nega Verse and that was never to trust or underestimate anyone. He realized what she had done for him. In one way he was grateful but in another he was angry. His inner thoughts and emotional were tangled and he was having a hard time getting through all the memories and the events that transpired in his past. Everything was trying to come back at once and it was overwhelming.

Sailor Moon had noticed his expression and his apprehension. She smiled softly at him. "You know, we are going to have to stop meeting like this." With that statement she tilled her head to the side, awaiting his reaction. He was shocked, he did not expect her to act like this or say something like that. His mouth was slightly agape. She gave a small laugh, "Oh, come on Nephrite. It was a joke, lighten up, will ya."

He recovered quickly, snapping his mouth shut and scowled at her. Sailor Moon sat in a chair opposite of where he sat at the window. She looked off to the far wall and continued, "You know every time that we have met, one of my friends got hurt. And the last time, it took her awhile to get over that hurt, the hurt of losing you after she had just come to realize how important you were to her." She continued to talk about Molly. Not once looking at him. She talked of how Molly had changed and was in top of their graduating class and so on.

He was surprised that this was what she wanted to talk about. He was still very wary of her but interested in the way this conversation was going. He hadn't said a word but was getting the answers to some of the questions that he desperately wanted. When she turned toward him and leveled a very serious look at him, "She loved you, you know. She loved you more that anyone ever though possible." With that statement she stood and was making her way toward the door.

He was stunned. He didn't realize that she stood and was making her way toward the door. Turning once more toward the silent general, "You know that they will go after her now. They will not forget that you defied them once before for her." The look that came across his face was one that told her all that she needed to know. Smiling again, "I have sent for Molly. She will have to stay here at the shrine as well. She will remain in our protection until the Nega Verse is completely defeated. I will not allow those I care for to continue to get hurt." After levelly him with a harsh look then made her way to the door and slid it open.

Without turning she said, "You need to decide if you still love her. I want her to be happy. If you need someone to talk to or need anything, call on me. I know that you are struggling with all that has happened but time is running out and if you want to stand with us, you will be most welcome. Your rightful place will be awaiting your return. Never doubt what your presence means to us. If you have any information that you would like to share with us, we could use it." Nephrite was still stunned. Molly was coming here. She would be so close. His thoughts in turmoil, he didn't even notice that she had indeed left and closed the door behind her.

Sailor Moon left with a heavy heart. She could see the conflict within Nephrite. It was not easy to adjust after breaking away from the Nega Verse not mention the memories of his former self, of what he was before he was pressed in the service of the Nega Moon. In time he would be fine, but for now, it may be a long journey.

The only thing that gave her hope was Molly. She knew that he loved her friend. He gave up his life the last time that they had been together. If there was anyone that could make this easier, it would be Molly. If he would only accept her and let her guide him through all the pain and misery that was left in the wake of the evil that had surrounded him for so long.

Nephrite was a little easier to deal with than Jedite. He was the constant pain in their side. He was rude and arrogant and he made biting remarks that would penetrate the toughest skin. Amara was not allowed within earshot since their first clash. Not long after they had arrived at the shrine, Amara was on watch and Jedite and almost provoked her into physical violence. Michelle kept a close on that situation. Because of that there was only Raye, Lita, Mina and Serena.

They had each taken turns tending to him. One could only be in his company for so long. Mina and Serena were not so bad, more often that not it was that they got their feeling trampled on. Lita and Raye well that fared a little better than Amara. Lita had barely kept a lid on her temper but Raye; she seemed to get the worst of it.

She was always the one that got more of the sharp cutting comments than the others. It was puzzling as to why she was always the one that was singled out for the worst of his behavior. She usually got so angry that she would yell and threaten and end up stomping from the room. To make matters worse, when she would explode, he would only smirk. It made absolutely no sense what so ever but who knew what was going on in his head.

Preparing herself as she was going into battle, Sailor Moon approached the room that Jedite resided in. Squaring her shoulders, she knocked on his door. "Enter," was heard as if to say, who dares to disturb me. She almost let out a growl of frustration. This did not bode well for their conversation had not even started yet. Taking a deep breath, she slide open the door. Before she could step inside, he asked, "What do you want you impudent little brat?" Finding him inside sitting like Nephrite, at the window. It appeared that he too was looking at the distant stars as well.

His full attention was now focused on her. It was a little disconcerting, the intensity of his gaze. It reminded her of all the times that she has encountered him before. Unlike Nephrite, she had not seen any other side of him and it made her fidget a little. Seeing her discomfort, Jedite smirked.

He had been surprised that the sailor scout had not made an appearance before now. So he was not really surprised to see her finally appear. He knew that they had questions and need answers but he was angry at the whole situation. His memories had returned and he had relived the events of his past. They were painful and filled with self loathing. He didn't want to remember and maybe that was the reason that he had been overcome so quickly by the dark energy of the Nega Verse.

Her tiny little hands, fisted at her side, "Look Jedite, I can't say that I know what you are going through but I know someone that has been through it somewhat. His memories of his prior life have not returned as yours have though. I am sorry that you have to relive the painful moments of your past but you have been given a second chance at life. Also, as I said before, it is up to you do with as you will but know this. I will not let you hurt anyone ever again."

She held his gaze and continued, " I know that for you to have held such a position as a general in our armies before your ordeal with the Nega Verse, you have deep honor, integrity, discipline and great strength of character necessary to command respect without the despicable behavior that you have shown to us."

He was pissed that anyone, and even more so that this little twit thought that she could tell him that she could relate to what he was going through. To even assume that she had any idea of what he was like before the hell that had been his life. He was gritting his teeth so hard that he couldn't hear anything other than the grinding of his teeth. "What right do you have to speculate on what has been my life. You know nothing of what it means to have everything, and I mean everything stripped from you and then poisoned with so much darkness and hatred that chokes you. In the end you have no choice and when you realize that, it no longer matters, for your mind and your heart are so shattered that you will never be whole again. You know nothing!"

He was shaking with anger by the time he was done with his rant. He had stood and was glaring down at her as he yelled his contempt. He abruptly turned and made his way back to the window and braced his hands on the sill. He lowered his head trying to cool his anger and calm his warring emotions.

Serena had expected this and was prepared for it. She knew that the man that he was before was trying to make his way back. Before when they had encountered him, he would have attached but now he didn't even lift a finger. This was promising. It was just that there was so much hurt and pain behind his words. She had felt his pain as her own when he had uttered each word. It was rolling off him. What could have happened to him to cause this much pain. Not fully aware of her actions, Sailor Moon stood and made her way silently toward him. Her only thought was to comfort and ease his pain.

Caught up in his torment, he was unaware that she had approach him until he felt a small hand on his shoulder. His first reaction was to slap it away and berate her for touching his person. When he looked over into her eyes, he stopped with his arm in mid arm prepared to swat it away. The look that was in her eyes was not that of pity but it was a warm loving light. It was like the loving comfort of a mother's embrace. Emotions almost choked him. Her eyes were so innocent and full of caring. Those eyes, they reminded him of someone from so long ago. He didn't know how long they stood like that as she offered him silent comfort.

Know that he would not allow any contact longer that for a brief moment, Serena said, "We are not your enemies any longer. We are here for you, you know. You can lean on us and we can help you through this. You were and are a valuable member of our kingdom. Don't let them take that away from you too. If you decide that you want to fight with us and destroy the evil that has taken away everything that we held dear, your aid would be welcome. You are more that what you have become and when you are ready to take your rightful place, it will be awaiting you. Until then, if you need anything or would like to talk to someone, I will be here for you. You know that we have questions and concerns but I will not press those upon you. Should you decide that you would like to answer them, we will then discuss them. Time is running out though, please keep that in mind. Until then, focus on getting well and ready to live life, that is what is most important."

With that she left him, lost in his own thoughts and little bit dazed. He had been expecting her to act the part of the clumsy, ditzy, cry baby that he knew her to be. She had clearly grown up quite a bit. She had gotten by his defenses and reached out to him in such a way that left him feeling vulnerable. He was not sure of what to make of this new Sailor Moon. He was still wary but held a little more respect for her than he had previously. He had a lot to think about but he felt a little more secure about his future. He looked out at the distant stars and let his thoughts clear.