The Heart of Two Moons

By: Sandreline

I think I should clear a few things up. I was asked if Sesshomaru was going to have two arms. Yes - as I stated, this will take place after 'The Final Act', so Kagome has returned after three years and Sesshomaru has both arms and the sword of his own power. Rin is living with Kaede, etc. etc. If you haven't seen the last episode, go watch it! It's amazing... I cried.

I cannot believe how popular this story is! Thank you everyone so much for the wonderful words!

Now, on to the story!

Chapter 2: Once Upon a Midnight Weary

Kagome was kneeling next to the futon they had set up for Sailor Moon. She had not seen the heroine in this form, so it must have happened after she left her home. She and Kaede had bandaged her up as best they could, but it was obvious that the warrior had been in an epic battle. The mark on her forehead constantly gave off a soft glow, which was the only indication that she would be alright.

Jinenji had made a special ointment for her burns, to which Kagome was grateful. The former guardian of the Skikon Jewel had found out that the medicinal hanyou had moved to their village with his mother while she was in high school. It made Kagome happy to know that the gentle giant was now living in a place were he would not be looked down upon or hurt simply because he was a half demon. In fact, the people of Edo rejoiced at his presence for they were now even healthier than before. Jinenji had been a great help with teaching Kagome what medicinal herbs could do what.

Sango came over with some tea, and offered Kagome the spare cup. "How is she?" Sango asked. After the two priestesses had taken care of the woman, Kagome had filled everyone in on what she knew. It would seem that Sango could connect with this warrior, for they had the same profession.

"I think she is getting better." Kagome answered, smiling as Rin came to join them.

"She's so pretty." Rin admired. "And her hair is just like Sesshomaru-sama's, but longer!"

The girls continued to talk as they watched over their patient, all of which InuYasha easily heard. He was sitting on the top of the hut, his mind whirling a mile a minute. This Sailor Moon girl had been conscious for a moment, and she had called him his father's name. How did this woman know his father? How old could she really be? If that was the case, was she a demon? She had wings and silver hair, after all. Those were not traits inherited by someone that was human.

"Oye, InuYasha." Miroku called to him from the ground.

"What?" The hanyou snapped.

"The girls want to see their Uncle Inu." Miroku smiled, each of his hands holding the hand of his and Sango's twin daughters. They were miniature versions of their mother, and just as spunky. He had a feeling that they were going to be a handful when they were older. His son was wrapped up on his back, taking a small nap.

"You mean they want to pull my ears." The silver haired man spoke as he landed before them without making a sound. The two girls cheered as they latched onto his legs, saying simple words to express their glee.

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Totosai halted his hammer in mid-strike as a powerful energy washed over him. It was a familiar energy that he had not felt in almost five hundred years. The old blacksmith turned his head to gaze outside his home, his mind seeing the village that InuYasha called home. "It cannot be…" He spoke.

However, his thoughts were confirmed when just a moment later, a familiar flea demon began to dance around on his shoulder. "Totosai!" His tiny voice cried out.

"Myoga, could it be?" He spoke, his round eyes becoming even more round as he stared off into the distance.

"We must go see!" The flea danced. "Surely Sesshomaru-sama has felt the energy, and will go to investigate!"

"No, he should be in China by now," Totosai muttered. "But Lady Inukimi would have felt it." He turned to look at the little demon. "You know how close she was with their royalty."

"Then we must go at once!" Myoga cried again.

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Pain.

That was the only comprehension that Serenity could make in her current state. Her body felt like she was hit by a bus, though that should have been expected considering the battle she endured.

However, she distinctly remembered having burns as well. She could not feel them at all now. She also could tell that the major cuts on her body were already healed thanks to her Crystal, but they were wrapped in bandages nonetheless.

Ever so slowly, she opened her eyes. It was dark, but there was light coming somewhere from behind her. Her eyes closed again, and she could hear the faint sparking embers of a fire. Slowly, she opened her eyes once more. Where was she?

"You're awake!" A feminine voice spoke. A blurry image appeared in her vision and the familiar garb of a miko sparked her to speak.

"Rei?" Her voice was dry and course as she spoke, so it sounded more like 'reh'. She must have been out for awhile.

"I have some water!" A cheerful young voice spoke. Serenity blinked a few times as she tried to clear her vision. A little girl in a purple kimono pressed a cup to her lips. Serenity drank it eagerly, and when it was empty she looked around.

"Where am I?" She spoke slowly, though her voice was now more like normal.

"You're in Sengoku Jidai, Sailor Moon." Spoke the miko that she had mistake as one of her best friends. "How are you feeling?"

"I've been better." She answered. Her eyes roamed her body, finding a large kimono was covering her form as if it was a blanket. She tried to sit up, but winced at the pain in her wings. Realizing it would be much more comfortable if they were gone, she mentally willed them away.

Several pairs of eyes watched in awe as the angel wings on the woman's back glowed silver before they disappeared from sight. Now, without the added weight on her back, she was able to sit up more easily. Sitting up as the kimono covered her legs, she turned once more to the miko though she still had to lean on her hand for support. "You know who I am?"

The miko looked as if she was the same age as Serenity herself, and she smiled brightly and nodded. "I do!" She gave a pause as she tilted her head slightly to the side. "Though you look different now."

"In this form, I am Sailor Cosmos." She spoke as her blue eyes began to look around. She was in a wooden hut, and as she already guessed there was a fire in the middle of the room. She began to look around the room at the pairs of eyes that were observing her. Aside from the miko there was also the little girl that had given her the water. She was wearing a purple kimono and gazing up at Serenity with admiration in her brown eyes. Serenity felt her heart soften at the reminder of the child she lost, and gave the girl a warm smile that was eagerly returned.

Next she met the brown gaze of a woman slightly older than herself with whom she assumed was her family. She was pretty, and holding a newborn baby boy. There were two baby girls next to her, and a man in the purple robes of a monk sitting beside them who must have been their father. Next, she met the concerned gaze of an elderly woman also wearing miko robes. She was sitting before a large kettle that was giving off an aroma that had Serenity's stomach rumbling in anticipation.

The next occupant greeted her with a calculating golden glare –gold? Serenity took a moment to observe the man. He was wearing red robes and was holding a sword, though that is not what caught her attention. Aside from having gold eyes his long hair was very white and accompanying the top of his head were twitching dog ears.

"Did you say I was in the Feudal Era?" She asked softly as her blue eyes widened.

"Yes."

Serenity's last thought as her mind turned black once more was that she was really staring to hate time travel.

Kagome and Rin were able to somewhat catch the unconscious woman, moving her to be more comfortable on the futon once more. "Well that was interesting." Miroku spoke up. The energy he felt when she made her wings disappear was a power more pure than even Kagome's or Kikyo's. Perhaps she was an angel sent down from heaven?

"Ye should check the lass' wounds again." Kaede advised as she began to fill up bowls of food for the group.

Kagome nodded as she allowed Rin to help her. The small girl gave a gasp as she removed a bloody bandage from the silver-haired woman's arm that had been bleeding pretty badly. "It's gone!"

"What is?" Sango asked.

"Her wound is gone!" Rin exclaimed again, gently lifting the limb to show the others.

Kaede moved over to join them as Kagome's actions confirmed that the open wounds were indeed gone. In fact, all of her wounds were gone, and the burns from before were covered with new pink-tinted skin. The entire group was in shock. "Are you sure she's not a demon, Kagome?" InuYasha asked. He would not have been able to heal from such wounds so quickly, that much he knew. Her scent was clean, and lacked the slowly scent of death that humans did.

"Yes, I am sure." She said.

"What about this mark on her forehead?" Sango pointed out once more. "It used to be a star with many different colors, and now it is a moon."

"Ye will just have to wait for the girl to awaken." Kaede told the group. "Come, it is time to eat."

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There were clouds floating high above the sky that were said to house the most magnificent palace one could lay eyes on. And true to the rumors, there was indeed such a palace. It belonged to Lady Inukimi, the former Mate to the late Inu No Taisho.

Her golden eyes were accented by a single jagged maroon stripe on each cheek and eyelid. A perfectly shaped blue crescent moon adorned her brow as the dog demon sat regally on her dais. She was fiddling the Mediou medallion that her late Mate had given to her as she felt the energy surround her.

For a moment, the powerful female allowed her eyes to close as they basked in the pureness of the power that erupted from a location not too far from her own. The coy woman slowly opened her eyes, feeling them water slightly at the memory of a fallen kingdom, and the loss of the one being that her son loved.

Lining the room and the palace alike were demon guards draped in green uniforms. Turning to her General, she gave a nod to signal her permission for her palace in the clouds to move closer to the energy. This was worthy of her attention.

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The next time that Serenity found herself awake, the wooden hut that she was temporarily housed in was completely black and silent. She was lying below an open window, which allowed the light from her home to land on her and give her strength. When she turned her head to the side, she saw the dying embers were still glowing with a slight fire inside of them. Everyone must have gone to bed. She moved to sit up, hoping to quench her thirst and hungry.

"You shouldn't move."

She jumped slightly, turning to face the unknown voice, her crescent moon flaring in light in her defense. The suddenly alert blue eyes landed on the same uncaring golden gaze as before. It looked as if he had not moved since earlier, and without meaning to her eyes traveled up to land on his twitching ears once more.

InuYasha wrinkled his nose as he flashed his fangs. "Do you have a problem?"

She blushed slightly, and shook her head. "What are you?"

"What are you?" He immaturely replied.

"InuYasha," Kagome let out a sigh. She had been in a light sleep, and had woken up when she heard the commotion. Removing the blanket from her, Kagome sat up to look over at their guest. "How are you feeling Sailor Moon?"

She smiled softly at her caretaker. "A small headache, but otherwise I am just fine. Thank you." She looked at the silver haired man once more, before continuing. "How do you know me?"

"I'm from Tokyo." The miko responded. "I'm Kagome. I'm nice to meet you."

"Thank you for taking care of me. I'm curious though, if you are from Tokyo, what are you doing in the Feudal era?" Was Kagome perhaps from Pluto and had inherited the ability to time travel?

"It's a long story." Kagome began. "You need your rest."

Sailor Cosmos gave a playful smirk. "If I could have some food and something to drink, I will be perfectly fine."

Kagome smiled as she moved to heat up some leftovers before she launched into a story that spanned almost four years long. InuYasha kept a questioning gaze on the silver haired woman the entire time.

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So there was chapter two! I was going to make it longer, but I am starving. I hope that you are all still enjoying it! Thank you again for all the words of support!

~Sandreline