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Chapter Three – Tuxedo Kamen

He made his way to a bridge that was located towards the edge of the Moon Kingdom near the palace gardens. Late in the evening the area was usually empty and knowing this fact the Princess suggested they meet there. They had been seeing each other for months now and she finally felt as if she was ready for the next step. Each time they would promise themselves to each other it was like making their first wedding vows. The moment he had first said he loved her she had cried tears of joy. They were so happy and blissful that it seemed nothing could ruin their happiness. He was a god in her eyes, the perfect prince with his dark armour and red cape. And when he kissed her she felt delirious as if she had been taken up to heaven and was now floating in the clouds. Taking her hands in his he rubbed them gently. He was nervous tonight and she could feel it.

'Serenity, you make me so happy, do you know that?' Serenity nodded.

'I can't see my life with anyone else; there is no one else but you. All my life I never thought I could know such happiness and then you walked into my life with your love for my planet. I love you Serenity more than anything this world or the next could offer. I can't live without you and coming to this decision was the easiest choice I have ever had to make. What I am trying to say is Princess Serenity, my little bunny, will you marry me?'

She could see him now. It was his eyes that made everything seem oh so clear, his deep oceanic blue eyes, the same black hair as black as night without the stars and that smile. This feeling, this warm beautiful feeling, she always felt safe with him, always.

Why did this dream have to be so short? Why couldn't she hold onto it even for just a little while longer? It seems that every time we have a dream that is truly wonderful it never lasts long no matter how hard we try to hold onto it, even for just a few more seconds.

Sailor Moon woke up in the arms of Tuxedo Kamen and that was when it all made sense. His eyes, his hair, everything! He was the man in her dreams. He just had to be! But then that meant he was in love once and that someone was not her, it was the princess she had been looking for. She could hear him calling her, calling out her name. It echoed in her ears bringing her back to reality, waking her up from this blissful dream. Serenity….that was it! That was the Princess's name wasn't it? But didn't she already know this fact? All these thoughts whirling in her mind and all she really could think about with all her heart was why couldn't he be hers?

'Usagi! Please wake up' he was concerned, worried. He had to get her out of here, away from Kunzite. Surely the generals were after Sailor Moon again. The Senshi had arrived and were engaging him in conversation, a heated one it seemed. It started off loud as they argued with each other but then there was an almost deafening silence that he couldn't understand the meaning of.

Tuxedo Kamen wasn't too concerned about what was happening with them, all he cared about was the angel that was lying in his arms. She looked confused at first but then, there was something else he noticed, something that shocked him to the very core. It tore his soul apart seeing her eyes start to water but why, why was she crying or wanted to cry? She shouldn't look so sad; it was a crime in his eyes. More than anything he wanted to see that sunny smile again, the smile that made him believe the world was not such a bad place. A flash of light made Tuxedo Kamen and Sailor Moon look up.

'Bring me Sailor Moon in three days or else I will turn all of Japan into the new arctic do you understand Sailor Venus' that cold voice again said with no feeling, no warmth and yet this was the same man Venus had loved all those years ago. He didn't recognise her, even when she tried to get him to remember his time with her. Maybe that wasn't the way to go with him. All he did was quirk an eyebrow at her and smirk.

'Such fantasies Sailor Venus, I should be very flattered, it is a pity I will have to kill you soon but maybe if we get a moment before that time….' he let the remark hang in the air as he disappeared, laughing. It was so cruel and the moment he disappeared Venus couldn't hold it in any longer, she let out a low howl trying not to cry, she would not cry in front of her Senshi.

'Sailor Moon, we need to get to her, Mercury have you got her location?' Mercury looked at Venus for a moment with sadness in her eyes and then started to type into her minicomputer.

'It seems she is just below us and she is not alone, Luna is down there of course but I think Tuxedo Kamen is also down there' Venus got herself up and started to make a move which forced the Senshi to move with her.

Helping Sailor Moon up to her feet, Tuxedo Kamen breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Kunzite disappear. What worried him was the fact that the Senshi were on their way.

'Don't tell them I know' Sailor Moon looked up into Tuxedo Kamen's eyes and saw that he was very serious.

'They don't trust me around you and if they knew that I know your identity, it will make things worse so let's keep this between us' Sailor Moon saw that the Senshi were coming towards them as if in slow motion. What Tuxedo Kamen said was right; they didn't trust him, not one bit.

'So we'll have to keep this as a secret, between us?' Tuxedo Kamen nodded. He didn't want the Senshi to spoil what he had with Sailor Moon and now that he knew his dream girl was Usagi, well, he was more than adamant he didn't want the Senshi knowing a thing. They were protective of her, of course they were but that didn't mean they always knew what was best.

'But this is so big, are you sure about this?' he looked into her eyes and saw that she was concerned. Was what he was asking her such a big thing? Maybe not to him but for her, they were her best friends.

'If you tell them the truth, they'll stop us from seeing each other in both our lives' Sailor Moon nodded. She understood and then that steely determination came into her eyes. He knew she had made her mind up.

'Ok, I think you better get going before they get here, they'll ask too many questions of us' Tuxedo Kamen nodded.

'See you tomorrow my Odango' Sailor Moon blushed as he jumped away from her and landed on a short squared building. He then tipped his hat at her and then left. She really liked him; there was no doubt about it.

'Sailor Moon, are you alright?' Sailor Moon noticed Luna and gasped. Luna must have seen the whole thing.

'Did you hear….erm….Tuxedo Kamen and I…..well' Luna quirked an eyebrow.

'I was watching the Senshi, Kunzite wants you in three days….I didn't quite catch what you two were talking about….' Luna looked suspiciously at Sailor Moon and grew even more suspicious when she saw her sigh.

'Sailor Moon, I am glad you are safe' Venus walked up to Sailor Moon with a look of relief on her face.

'We heard you were attacked by a Youma and we were on our way' Mercury started.

'But then we were stopped by Kunzite and he made a demand for you' Jupiter carried on.

'He wants us to give you up in three days or else the whole of Japan will turn to snow' Mars rubbed her hands together in nervousness.

'Why was Tuxedo Kamen with you?' Venus didn't trust the man but she also felt like she knew him. It was weird but for now she needed to protect Sailor Moon. She couldn't protect Sailor Moon without all the facts.

'He came around the same time as the Youma attack and he helped me. I sort of nearly passed out so he stayed to make sure I was ok' it wasn't a complete lie, she did pass out but there was no way she was going to start telling them about her dreams.

'Oh no Sailor Moon, I am so sorry we couldn't get to you in time, are you ok now' Venus instantly hugged Sailor Moon and was followed by Mercury, Jupiter and Mars asking about her health and whether she had any injuries. Luna remained quiet not even looking at Artemis. Luna knew something was going on. She had lived with Usagi long enough to know her wards feelings. She also knew that it wouldn't be a good idea to reveal anything to the others, not yey anyway. She would wait and watch. She had a sinking feeling about Tuxedo Kamen and she didn't know how to deal with it yet.

De-transforming from their Senshi state Minako pulled Usagi aside from the others as they all started to make their way home. Artemis and Luna waited for their wards as Minako and Usagi stood under a lamp post on the corner of a café.

'Usagi, I wanted to arrange for us to have a chat tomorrow, I have some things I need to speak to you about' Usagi looked at the worried expression that had placed itself on Minako's face.

'What is it Minako-chan?' Minako sighed.

'After tonight, I am concerned about why Kunzite wants you, why does Queen Beryl want you? I think if we have a chat about the past then maybe it will help both of us' Usagi nodded.

'Maybe around 2pm at the park, the central part by the fountain?' again Usagi nodded.

'Thanks Usagi, I really appreciate this' Minako hugged Usagi and then the two girls parted. Luna and Usagi walked on in silence with only Luna breaking the silence by going over the recent battle. Usagi needed to sleep. She needed to dream again and see Endymion's face. He couldn't be Mamoru, he just couldn't.

He kissed her gently at first. Soft kisses on her forehead, then on the tip of her nose until finally his soft lips found hers. They were under a large tree on the earth with only the open field ahead of them. The Senshi and what appeared to be his guards had gone off with each other. That was right, Kunzite, Nephrite, Zoisite and Jadeite, she remembered them now. They were once his loyal guards; they had been kind to the princess and had fallen in love with her Senshi. This was so strange. Usagi couldn't see the princess anywhere. It was her that Endymion was kissing and oh how sweet his lips were, sweet like the finest honey known to man. But why was he kissing her and why was she in this white gown? His eyes, oh they were burying themselves in hers with such passionate intensity. Was this how Serenity felt every time he looked at her like that, as if she was his last meal and he was savouring every moment of her. His lips found hers again and grew more passionate. She was totally lost in him, his scent, his caresses; everything about him drove her physically and mentally wild.

She felt happy. That was the only emotion that truly mattered to her, the feeling of joy and happiness. Resting in his arms she felt as if the world was one big happy place where there was no evil. This was bliss, true and utter bliss. What made her even happier was the fact that her Senshi had found love. The incorruptible Mars had finally allowed Jadeite into her heart and now there was no denying how content she looked. Her temperament was a lot better and she was a lot calmer. Mercury was a lot more confident when she was with Zoisite. She had found someone who was interested in the same things she was and they found solace in each other. Jupiter had fallen head over heels in love with Nephrite. She was always seen as the strong one but to see her softer side, the side she often hid from everyone apart from Serenity was unbelievable. And Venus, oh sweet and caring Venus the backbone of the team, she had found someone who understood her pressures. They were all in love. But as Usagi felt these strong feelings she knew something bad was about to happen in their future, something terrible. She remembered that horrifying dream she had a few nights ago, she remembered Endymion murdered by a wicked woman. Who was that woman? Oh yes, Beryl.

He nuzzled her nose to get her attention back on him. This sweet moment in time was a moment she wanted to last forever. He kissed her softly again on the nose and then on the lips.

'You seem distant today, what is wrong?' he looked concerned. How would Usagi know? She wasn't the princess, how the hell was she going to answer that question.

'It's my mother, she is worried about the hostilities between the Moon and the Earth, and I guess it's a little scary because what if war is declared? What will happen to us? Oh Endymion I am so scared, for all of us and ….' He placed a finger on Usagi's lips. Where did all that come from? It felt like the truth. With all her very being she felt like this was what seemed to be bothering her. But how would Usagi know this? Only Princess Serenity would surely know these things?

'I know you are concerned. You have been quiet all day and you're not normally like that. Yes, there is a real chance of war, the council seem dead set on it but my father can't understand why. We're all confused by the turn of events. We were at peace with the Moon for so long but to then all of a sudden turn on the Moon Kingdom, its' madness' Usagi nodded not for one minute doubting the gravity of the situation.

'Kunzite has tried talking to the council. He said the Moon people pose no threat and if anything we should try and re-establish relations but there was an outcry against his words. He seemed really depressed after that but he did say something that was interesting' Usagi shifted in her white gown and leaned against the tree while Endymion propped himself on the grass resting on his elbow.

'There is this woman, I think she is aiming to be part of the council, well she was there but she remained silent. She didn't say anything, not one word but she kept watching Kunzite, he found it suspicious and has warned us to watch her. Apparently Zoisite has caught her a few times watching me from afar….' Usagi shifted uncomfortably.

'You don't think she has seen us do you?' again, why would Usagi ask this, she wasn't the princess and yet she felt the fear in Serenity.

'I doubt it, she hasn't said anything' Endymion also shifted which meant to Usagi that he wasn't sure himself. Suddenly he got up on his knees and took Usagi's hand.

'I swear Serenity; nothing will break us apart, nothing! I would gladly give up my throne if it meant that was the only way we could be together, I love you my princess with all my soul I swear, I love you…' Usagi cupped his face and pulled him in for a kiss. She never doubted he loved her. Loved Serenity she meant. He couldn't love her as Usagi, Usagi was a Senshi, always had been and always will be but for this one precious moment all she wanted to do was stay with this man like this…happy.

Luna woke up to see that Usagi had already got out of bed and was changed. She had a haunted look on her face. It was as if she had all the stress of the world on her shoulders.

'Usagi?' Usagi turned round and smiled at Luna.

'Morning Luna….' Usagi got up from her white dressing table and then walked out with a dreamy look in her eyes. Luna didn't like the look of this. She needed to contact Artemis.

Usagi went for a walk. She felt sad, very sad. She couldn't understand how she could fall for a man from her dreams but she did, she fell in love with Endymion. But he couldn't be hers, he belonged to her Princess and once more, Endymion may also be the only other man she cared about, Mamoru Chiba the newly discovered Tuxedo Kamen. It was all too much for her. She never felt such pain in her life. She felt as if the world was ending and there was nothing she could do about it. She didn't notice that she walked into Motoki's Café but once she realised where she was she also noticed a certain dark haired man. He was by the counter and was about to take his black coffee when he noticed Usagi. He could see instantly that she was not in a good place and turning back to the waitress, he ordered another coffee but said to add milk in it.

Making way for Usagi he guided her wordlessly to his table and sat her down. They waited in silence until the waitress placed a cup of hot milky coffee in front of Usagi with a cube of sugar on the saucer. He waited silently sipping his coffee every so often. He wasn't sure what it was that was bothering her but there was no way he was going to let her go without an explanation.

'Usako?' that name, he called her that last night didn't he? What did that mean? Did she need to give him a name too? What were they to each other now?

'Try the coffee, it might help, I'd probably put the sugar in first otherwise you won't like the strong bitter taste' how would he know that about her? Looking up at Mamoru Usagi put the cube of sugar in her coffee and stirred.

'So you're Tuxedo Kamen' Mamoru quirked an eyebrow and then looked around to make sure no one heard them. It was a good time in the morning where there was hardly anyone about so he nodded.

'And you're Sailor Moon' Usagi nodded as she sipped the coffee. Shuddering she muttered it was still bitter but then took another sip.

'Why do you always save me?' the question caught him off guard. If he was honest he wasn't sure why. He could feel every time she transformed. He could feel the same fear she felt or the anxiety she felt and he just had to save her, he couldn't let anything happen to her, he just couldn't.

'I feel connected to you somehow and something is telling me you feel the same way?' Usagi nodded without really thinking about it. There was no point lying to him.

'You called me Usako?' Mamoru smirked. He had done didn't he? He felt possessive over her and giving her a personal name cemented it for him.

'I guess maybe I should call you erm…' Usagi thought about it for a few moments. Mamoru sipped his coffee again waiting anxiously.

'Mamo-chan?' Mamoru smiled.

'I would like that very much Usako' Usagi smiled as she sipped her own coffee. She was wearing a fluffy pink jumper with white leggings today and white pumps. She never really thought about what she was going to wear today. Mamoru was dressed in a tight black shirt and green trousers. That cursed green jacket was nowhere in sight thank goodness.

'I was thinking, now that we know about each other, well, I guess, things have changed haven't they?' Usagi wanted, needed to know the answer to this question, it meant the world to her, especially if she thought he might be Endymion. Mamoru sighed, was that a bad sign?

'I was thinking about that too and you know what? I was going to ask if you might, you know, erm….' He started ruffling his hair; he really wasn't any good at this. He had thought about this decision all night and whether this affected his dreams of the princess or not he felt he still needed to live his own life. Why should he care how the princess felt about it? The princess wasn't his woman was she?

'Do you want to go out with me, tomorrow night I mean for dinner or if you want to go out in the afternoon, we could, you know hang out together, just the two of us?' he looked at Usagi expectantly. She felt as if she was soaring in the sky, he was asking her out on a date!

'Yes' Usagi smiled. She didn't answer his entire question but she needed to say yes. Mamoru smiled and then got up.

'I need to go to the library, if you remember before we fought that Youma I had a project to complete, lets meet at the park tomorrow by the fountain and take it from there, would that be ok?' Usagi nodded enthusiastically. She watched Mamoru walk out of the café and then released a massive sigh of contentment.

Minako was waiting by the fountain with Artemis. Luna had just arrived and the two felines were in deep conversation. Minako wore a light orange dress that stopped at the knee and white shoes. She had her hair classically in its normal red bow. She sat on the bench by the fountain and waited. She didn't know how to approach the subjects she had in mind. It was going to be difficult but needed to be said. Suddenly the two felines looked up signalling Usagi was approaching. Usagi looked happy, very happy which made Minako smile.

'Someone is in a good mood' Usagi nodded and then sat on the bench with Minako. They hugged and then started talking about the homework they had to hand in soon. Artemis knew Minako was buying herself more time to figure out what to say.

'If I get another bad grade, I think my Mama will kill me, for real this time!' Usagi giggled nervously. She had been doing her homework slowly and was studying hard for the upcoming test. When she put her mind to it she could do the work. It was just that her mind was always on something else.

'Usagi-chan, I called this meeting with you because there are a few things I am concerned about. As we're both leaders I need to tell you everything so we can both guide the Senshi' Usagi saw the seriousness with Minako's voice and paid attention.

'I have had dreams and well, those dreams are about out times in the Silver Millennium. I've seen so much Usagi-chan, I saw the Queen of the Moon and I've seen the Princess although I can never see her face. I know she fell in love like all of us did. The Senshi were in love once…with the generals belonging to the prince of the earth although I can't remember what he looked like. Anyway what I am trying to say in a rather quick and abrupt way is that whenever I see the Senshi and the princess and the generals with their prince, I never see you?' Minako went silent. There, she had finally voiced her worries. The problem was once she had started; well she needed to voice everything.

'I mean, I am the leader of the Senshi, I know I am but I never shared that leadership with anyone and yet here I am sharing with you? But you are never in the dreams I have which leads me to believe that either you had a more secretive part to play and now we need you in order to find the princess or you are not actually a Senshi…..' Minako needed to go there, she had to voice this paramount concern but there was more.

'Also I am unsure about your relationship with Tuxedo Kamen, we don't know whose side he is on and he is looking for the Silver Crystal' Luna had to voice this worry. Usagi went red at that comment but calmed herself down. She had to be rational.

'Well, I have the ability to transform into a Senshi and only Luna could give me that, she has also given me objects to use from the Moon that only I can use so maybe I am a Senshi that had a different purpose' these words seemed to ring true in Minako's ears. They made sense. If she wasn't a Senshi then she wouldn't be able to use those objects now would she?

'And as for leadership, I never asked to be the leader of the Senshi…. that was Luna who made that decision, not me. If you want to be the only leader then I have no complaints with that'

'But Usagi..' Luna began before stopped by Usagi.

'It's true Luna, I do not have the same fighting abilities as the others, yes I am the only one who can save a person from being a Youma or directly destroy a Youma in one go but that doesn't make me a leader' Minako felt guilty for feeling the way she did about the leadership situation but she felt it had to be dealt with.

'I feel like I should be protecting you, I have no concerns following orders from you but just not as a Senshi for some reason. I guess until we find the princess I won't know why I feel this way' Usagi nodded as Minako voiced her thoughts.

'As for Tuxedo Kamen, I trust him and all I ask for is you leave this judgement to me' Luna wasn't happy with this but decided not to push the issue for now.

'Is that all?' Minako was caught off guard with this snappy comment.

'Erm, I guess so. I am sorry Usagi if I have upset you, I don't mean too. I really like you and all I want to do is protect you' Usagi nodded.

'I know'.

Day one was finished and Kunzite looked at the timer he had set, the sands of time were trickling away. They had two more days until they had to bring Sailor Moon to him. He didn't think they would and some evil part of him had hoped they wouldn't. He didn't understand why which was why he deemed it evil; it was a feeling that went against his Queen.

'Do you think they will surrender her?' Zoisite stood beside the silver haired Kunzite. Zoisite's hair was also long but slightly wavy and brownish blonde; he had it tied into a loose ponytail. He wore a grey coloured uniform with green outlining matching his bright green eyes.

'If they want to save this pathetic city they will' Nephrite shook his long red hair as he approached the two generals with a man with short cropped blonde haired following behind.

'We're not honestly going to just leave the destruction of this world are we?' Nephrite smirked. He had long wavy reddish brown hair and was also in a grey militant uniform with red outlining.

'Of course not but the Senshi don't know that do they?' Jadeite looked at the timer. Again he wore the same military style uniform with blue outlining. Kunzite wore more less the same outfit but to mark his authority over the group he wore his shirt slightly opened with silver grey outlining and a greyish white cape.

'I still think we should have gone undercover and just find out who she really is, this Sailor Moon' Zoisite mumbled under his breath.

'We don't have the time to do that, it is a good idea we're not denying that Zoisite but Beryl wants the Silver Crystal now and only Sailor Moon can give it to us. She must be the closest guardian to the princess' Zoisite nodded in acceptance.

'What will we do about the Senshi?' Jadeite still felt humiliated by Mars, he wanted another crack at her desperately.

'We'll take them out of the equation, in two days' time' Kunzite let the silence erupt into the room. They all wanted to take the Senshi on, none more than him. There was something about the way Venus looked at him that still disturbed him. It was as if she knew him, the real him.

The next day passed by like a whirlwind. Usagi and Mamoru went on their first date. Usagi had told Luna that she would be back later in the day but didn't say she was going on a date. Usagi had picked out a pastel pink midi-dress and she felt very girly. Mamoru took her hand and they walked about the park talking about anything and everything. They spoke about the first time they had met. He said that she had a strong arm because that piece of paper nearly pierced his skin. Usagi laughed and said he was lying she never threw it back that hard. They talked about all the times they ran into each other.

'I swear when we were on that Demon bus I thought your cat actually talked, weird I know' Usagi gave a nervous giggle.

'I guess I was right in what I heard now, that cat should be more aware of her surroundings' Usagi laughed as they went to grab an ice cream. It was a sunny day and Usagi that night had a wonderful dream about Endymion which made her feel guilty. If Mamoru was indeed Endymion, did that mean she was stealing someone else's man?

'You know, I've never met a girl like you. You make me feel like the sun is always out. You brought some light into my world like a soft candle light, and I never want it to go out' Mamoru took Usagi's hand and looked deep into her eyes.

'I feel like we've known each other for years, it's strange really because to believe that would be to believe in reincarnation' Usagi smiled.

'But if there is anything like reincarnation then I hope I would be reincarnated with you' Usagi blushed. This was only their first date but it felt like they had been on many before. Why did she feel this way? What was this feeling? Before they both knew it, Mamoru leaned in and kissed Usagi softly on the lips. This kiss, so sweet and gentle, just like Endymion….no…..it couldn't be could it? Did it matter? Not in this moment, this moment was about them. This point in time was about two normal people sharing a moment in time that they both would treasure for the rest of their lives. They didn't notice the four girls watching them from afar.

'She looks so happy…' Ami whispered.

'We shouldn't be here' Rei was about to leave but was stopped by Minako.

'I have a strange feeling about him…when did he all of a sudden like her so much? From what you guys said they didn't like each other that much and now they're kissing, it's strange don't you think?' Rei looked at the two happy couple.

'Love can be strange sometimes' Makoto didn't see the problem.

'He reminds me of Tuxedo Kamen…now don't start arguing just look at him. It would also explain why all of a sudden he is interested in her, does he know if she is Sailor Moon? I thought Usagi was infatuated with Tuxedo Kamen, now she wants Mamoru, come on think about' Ami looked at the couple again and saw exactly what Minako saw.

'Do you think they both know each other's identity?' Rei didn't like the horrible feeling that was building in her stomach.

'From what I gather from Luna, I think so although she admitted she wasn't sure as she didn't hear all they said during our confrontation with general Kunzite' Minako turned back towards the Senshi.

'We have one more day until Kunzite demands we hand over Usagi, we must protect her, I think we're going to have to face him alone, without Usagi, are you prepared for what that could mean?' Ami, Makoto and Rei nodded. There was no way any of them was going to give their friend to Kunzite, they would rather die first.

Hi All, I'm back with an update and I apologise it took so long but hopefully you guys will be ok with the chapter being a little longer than the others.

Thanks for the advice chaoticwisdom with only using italics for the dream parts, I hope this is a bit better :) and thank you PrincessRaena SS for the advice on the grammar, hopefully it is a bit better but will continue to work on it:)

TropicalRemix- I wrote in italics because it helps me when I am thinking about the plot of the story, I get more ideas that way but I know it may sound a little weird :)

Thank you Flareup4Ratchet for your review, I am still stuck on Tears of Selene two so will continue with this one for now.

Thanks to all those who have reviewed, favourite and followed this story, it gives me a lot of encouragement to carry on.

The next chapter will follow the part in crystal when they meet Kunzite on the tower but I have changed parts of it. The timeline of this story more or less started from when Sailor Venus showed herself but Mamoru and Usagi already knew each other in this story :)

Will try and update soon, I am working on chapter 4 now, see you guys soon