A/N: Ok guys as requested heres the next chapter. I'll try and keep updates coming as quick and as regular as I can. Thank you for all the responses it's nice to hear your responses. Enjoy =]

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Chapter 2.

Chinmoku sat in his captains chair watching his crew arm the ship ready for entry into Earths atmosphere. 'Soon this world will be conquered. My master shall be pleased.' He smiled menacingly as he looked out at the earth.

"Entering Earth's atmosphere in 5 minutes sir."

"Thank you Senzo. Prepare the troops for landing. I'm going to enjoy the people of this Earth screaming in terror."

Senzo, stood and saluted his commander. He didn't care much for the captain. 'I hope that loser gets what's coming to him.' He thought snidely. Senzo had joined the army at 17 at the insistance of his father. He believed in what the army stood for and enjoyed conquering new worlds. What he didn't believe in however, was the way that Chinmoku treated not only the victims of the world they were conquering but also his crew, mistakes no matter how small were punishable by death. He put up with the old man though waiting for the day Chinmoku failed and he could take over the command.

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As the sun rose above the Hikawa Jinja, Usagi stirred uncomfortably. Confused by the warmth and pressure across her chest she began to open her crystal blue eyes and looked down slowly. Her breath caught in her throught at the sight of her best friend cuddled into her. Rei's raven locks fell loosely across Usagi's shoulder while Rei's head rested comfortably on Usagi's chest. Usagi felt a surge of emotion as she looked down at the raven haired miko. Rei had simply cried on Usagi's shoulder all night never saying a word just trembling violently as the blondes strong arms held her close. Usagi was worried about Rei, only once had she ever seen Rei in such a terrible and emotional state, that was when her grandfather died. The blonde couldn't understand what troubled the miko so much she ran from her friends to seek refuge in her grandfathers room.

As Usagi sat fighting back tears of her own Rei began to stir next to her. Rei's lavender eyes fluttered open clearly confused about where she was sleeping, not realising Usagi was still there. Usagi gasped when Rei sat up and she saw for the first time the dried tear stains that ran the length of the miko's cheeks and the dullness that seemed to appear in Rei's eyes when she noticed her lying somewhat underneath her.

Rei was shocked to find herself waking up cuddled into Usagi. It felt like heaven to the miko to begin with until the reality of her actions yesterday set in. She had lost control. She never lost control. She was angry with herself for running. She was angry because now her love was looking at her with tear filled eyes that held nothing but love and concern for her and she knew it meant nothing more than friendship.

"Morning Rei-chan" Usagi smiled hoping to cheer her friend up slightly, trying to ignore the feeling of hurt she felt as the miko started to move away from her. "How are you feeling this morning?"

"I'm fine Usagi, thank you for your concern. I apologise for my actions yesterday I don't know what came over me. It means alot that you stayed for me but I really have to be getting on with my chores I'm behind and I really have alot to do. Help yourself to whatever you'd like for breakfast." Rei offered a weak smile before leaving the room to take a quick shower and beginning her tasks.

Usagi sat staring at the space Rei had just vacated. 'She's acting so strange. Its almost like she didn't want me here. I need to find a way to get her to open up to me. Maybe the senshi or Mamoru will have some ideas.' She sighed slightly content with her plan as she made her way to take a shower before trashing Rei's kitchen.

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Minako arrived at Makoto's front door at about 4 after receiving a call from Usagi about an emergency senshi meeting. She found it odd that all the senshi were there except Rei and Setsuna. She scanned the room twice hoping to catch a glimpse of her raven haired friend and her Guardian of Time. 'What? My Guardian of time? Where did that come from?' Minako wondered as she scanned the room. Michiru sat on Haruka's knee in the arm chair in the far corner of the room. Ami was helping Makoto in the kitchen preparing some kind of snack. Chibi-Usa and Hotaru were playing together in front of the tv, a worried looking Usagi in Mamoru's arms watching them quietly.

The door swung open nearly hitting Minako. Minako whirled mouth open ready to yell at whoever caused the almost accident, only to find herself staring at Setsuna's chest yet again. 'Why? Oh why is it always me?' She wondered blushing furiously as she took a step backwards to look at the taller woman properly, which promptly caused her to bump into an unsuspecting Ami carrying a tray of cookies, sending them both crashing to the floor. Everyone seemed to stop and stare and the blonde who turned an even brighter shade of red.

"Maybe it wouldn't always be you if you stood in a sensible place Mianko" Setsuna answered with a polite smile before stepping over the dazed Goddess of Love and taking a seat next to Usagi on the sofa. Minako didn't even have time to register that Setsuna had answered her thoughts before Usagi stood before all of them to start the meeting.

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Rei sat studiously in front of the Sacred Fire. She had to try and determine what dangers this new enemy posed. She was also searching the fire to discover a way to deal with her developing love for her princess, however she was finding it difficult to determine which one took presidence.

'Urgh, how am I supposed to fight this new enemy when I can't see past my own problems with the princess? How am I supposed to protect her when my own love for her is blinding me?'

Just then she caught a vivid flash of a silver, arrow shaped space cruiser entering the Earth's atmosphere, landing not far outside of Tokyo. The vision was so vivid she immediately grabbed her communicator and called the senshi into action.

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"So guys, what are we going to do about Rei? We need to find a way to get her to open up to us. I'm really worried about her."

Just as Usagi finished talking everyones communicators went off, Rei's worried face appearing on the small screens.

"Guys, youma have landed just outside Tokyo. They've arrived in huge numbers and are powerful we need to get out there now if we're going to stand a chance."

"Message received Rei, we'll meet you at the Jinja in 10 minutes." Usagi answered.

After signing off from the transmission Rei sat confused. 'Why were they all together? Some kind of senshi meeting? If so why didn't I get the message? Maybe Usagi's avoiding me after last night. I really hope Minako hasn't said anything to her.'

Rei sat contemplating the reasons behind being left out of the meeting, all thoughts of the up coming battle forgotten as she waited for her friends to arrive.

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Well thats chapter 2 for you. Stay tuned for chapter 3 soon.