Breathless

Sesshy's Mistress

Summary: He could hardly recall the last time he had gazed into those familiar blue eyes. Even now as he stood watching her, he could hardly believe what his eyes were showing him. It was in that instant when their eyes met that he knew for certain it was her-the same eyes, the same smile, the same face. It was all the same…

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters

Note: I blame El3v3n! You best thank her… Also, an important AN at the bottom of this chapter.

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Chibi-Usa nervously stood in her room, facing her floor length mirror. Over the years, her appearance had not changed much until lately. She had grown taller and now resembled a short teenager. Her hair had grown in length as well and now rested against the curve of her lower back. It was her eyes, however, that had truly changed. She had always loved her eyes and how different they were, like her hair.

Lifting a hand to her cheek, she ran her fingers just under those beautifully redish hues and smiled softly. She was finally growing into a daughter that Neo-Queen Serenity and Endymion could be proud of! She was a Sailor Senshi, too. For a moment, her eyes dilated as she lost herself in thought. She had grown so much from the small girl that was so scared of everything. It wasn't by herself, though. It was thanks to all of her friends and family from the past.

Speaking of the past, she brought her attention to the present. This would be her last visit. After this, she would remain in Crystal Tokyo while the events of the past played out like they should. Chibi-Usa idly wondered if Usagi and Mamoru could feel it. Feel the change in the air as things finally began to fall into place.

"Are you ready?" Diana, a small gray cat, questioned as she entered into Chibi-Usa's room.

"Almost," Chibi-Usa turned to look over her shoulder, offering a soft smile to her companion. I just need to pack a couple more things and then I'll be ready." She moved from her position in front of the mirror and to her bag which laid open on her bed.

"I'll go tell the Queen," Diana stated as she quickly left to find Neo-Queen Serenity.

"Thank you," Chibi-Usa spoke softly as she moved to finish packing. The last item to be placed in her small bag of luggage was her transformation broach. Normally she would wear it, but since the final battle, there was no need for fighting or the Senshi.

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Diana quickly made her way to the Queen's chambers. She edged her way into the room to find her Queen sitting on the bed next to the sleeping King. Her hands brushed through his bangs softly in concern as his blue eyes remained closed at her touch. "How is he?" Diana questioned, breaking the silence.

"His fever refuses to break," Neo-Queen Serenity spoke gently. She cupped her hand along his cheek, rubbing her thumb over the corner of his lips which had settled into a frown. "Even the Crystal cannot help him, refuses to…" Her voice was filled with concern. Her free hand fisted in her dress.

"What does this mean?" Diana questioned in shock.

Neo-Queen Serenity sighed as she moved her gaze towards her daughter's small companion. "I don't know." She stood from the bed and leaned down to brush her lips across Endymion's brow. "I truly wish that I did." Neo-Queen Serenity moved to her large and ornate jewelry stand. Atop of it laid a letter with her neat writing written upon it. The letter was addressed to her past self, Usagi.

Her small hands clutched tightly to the envelope as she closed her eyes and sent a silent prayer to her past self. "I need you to do me a favor, Diana."

"Anything," the cat quickly nodded her head.

"I need you to ensure that my past self receives this letter in private," Neo-Queen Serenity spoke, trying to hide the worry in her voice. "This is very important."

"I will do my best," Diana spoke as the queen knelt and laid the letter on the floor in front of the kitten. In a small flash, the letter disappeared.

"Thank you," Neo-Queen Serenity spoke softly as her shoulders relaxed. She stood then and gave her husband one last look of concern. "I will see Small Lady off as she leaves."

"I'm sure she would love that," Diana smiled as she moved to run ahead.

"Diana," The Queen's voice had changed. There was an air of authority that rang as her words found the cat. "Do not speak of Endymion's condition to her. I do not want her to worry."

"Of course," Diana turned and bowed her head to the Queen. Since the King had first grown ill, Serenity had taken lead of the Kingdom. She ensured that everything was running in order and that none of her people need worry about their King. Only a handful knew of his illness, others assumed him to be away on diplomatic business on one of the galaxy's other planets. Chibi-Usa was no different.

Of course the Queen hated to lie to her beautiful daughter, but she had no choice. Time was of precious importance right now, especially in the past. Things had to go as planned. There could be no interference. Somehow, no matter how much she told herself that it would be fine, Neo-Queen Serenity knew different. There was a feeling deep inside of her that ached with hollowness. This hollow feeling had begun a few days prior to the Kings illness. She knew it was somehow related, and she knew it had something to do with the past.

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Usagi and Mamoru stood in the park waiting for the sign of Chibi-Usa's arrival. Originally, everyone had planned on attending; however, it was decided that only Usagi and Mamoru would greet her. The rest would be waiting at the crowne, where a small party would be waiting for their guest of honor's appearance. This was Chibi-Usa's last visit, and they wanted to make it special.

So, Mamoru and Usagi had taken their time as they walked through the park. Hand in hand, they strolled past the many beautiful gardens until they came to their park bench. The bench where so many memories, good and bad, had occurred. For a while, they had sat and waited while watching the sun set. Many of the other people present in the park had left to return home. Their dinners with their families waited on them.

Mamoru and Usagi waited until most of the park was empty. Then, they stood and made their way to the usual meeting point. As of yet, the sky was still dark. Stars twinkled in the sky, but the moon was nowhere to be seen. It was a new moon tonight, and it left a chilly feeling in the air. Usagi shivered softly, and it did not go without notice from Mamoru who quickly took off his jacket and offered it to her.

"Thank you," Usagi smiled as he assisted her in sliding on the jacket. Just as the material started to settle over her shoulders, the sky began to crack. A glowing power pulsed from the crack, catching the couple's attention. From the crack, a glowing ray of pink light shot to the ground, and in that ray of light a form started to appear.

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Sebastian and Ciel had begun to make their way towards the Crowne Center in search of a familiar blonde. For the past few days, she had been vacant from their attention, but not for lack of trying on their part. Since the arrival of that man, the one Sebastian had informed Ciel of, Usagi had kept out of their sight.

It was not something that made Ciel especially pleased. His irritation was easily recognized and it caused Sebastian to chuckle at his Master's predicament. That chuckle was short lived as a surge in power filled the air, causing both demons to stop in their tracks.

"What was that?" Ciel questioned his demon butler. Dark eyes narrowed in the direction of the energy. It was slightly familiar. Something about it called to the two, but as soon as that power appeared, it dissipated until there was only a small portion of it remaining. Like a small bulb, the power flickered in and out of existence until it finally settled.

"I'm not sure," Sebastian answered honestly. The power had shown great strength, but it had quickly disappeared for some unknown reason. The essence of the power still filled the air, though it was quickly diluting. Sebastian could almost taste the strange mixture. Part of it reminded him of that woman, Usagi, but there was another, much more different feeling to it as well.

"Shall I investigate it?" Sebastian questioned Ciel who looked slightly conflicted.

"No," Ciel finally decided. "We need to find her first. Afterwards, find what caused that fluctuation and report back to me."

"Understood," Sebastian placed a hand over his chest and bowed slightly in acknowledgement of the order.

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"Chibi-Usa!" Everyone called out together when the group of three arrived. The pink haired girl grinned brightly as she ran to greet everyone. Mamoru gave Usagi's hand a squeeze before he moved to follow after their future daughter. Usagi grinned and turned to find Motoki who was grinning behind the counter.

"Want me to get started on your orders?" He questioned even as he started to gather all of the necessary supplies.

"Yes, please," Usagi grinned as she slid onto a barstool and reached into her purse. She pulled out a thick handful of money and neatly laid it on the counter for Motoki. At first, her friend tried to decline the cash, but Usagi insisted. Every since she was in junior high, he had been placing most of her orders on her tab, but this one would not be the same.

"So what is the celebration for?" Motoki questioned before Usagi could slide off the stool and make her way back to everyone. "I know it's not either of your birthdays." He winked at her playfully. "So what's up?"

"We're just celebrating life," Usagi explained. "Chibi-Usa has been accepted to a nice private school and won't be back for a while." She hated the taste of her own lies as she was forced to hide the truth from her friend. The very same friend that she had considered to be a brother from the very beginning.

"That's great," Motoki exclaimed. "I'll have to fix something special for her as a congratulation gift." He grinned widely as he moved to pick up a few more items that he would need for this task.

"She'll love that," Usagi grinned as she moved to leave the bar and reunite with her friends. Just as she slid into the booth, the doors to the Crowne Center opened and in stepped Sebastian and Ciel. Neither of the two stopped as they moved to the other side of the room. They found their own booth far from the other group, but close enough to observe. Once they were settled, both were quite surprised to find a new addition to the group.

A pink haired girl who looked to be in close to fourteen years of age sat closely to Usagi. The two were very similar, but also very different. Their hair was styled nearly identical, but instead of blonde, the other girl's hair was pink. It was an odd coloring, and not one that Ciel was used to seeing, even in Japan. It wasn't her hair that caught his attention though, it was the residue of power that clung to her skin. It was but a small shadow compared the explosion of power earlier.

"Impossible," Ciel muttered under his breath.

"Not entirely," Sebastian countered as his red eyes ran over the girl and then Usagi. His keen eye sight could depict the similarities. Ones that only family could have, and close family at that. They were close enough that he was able to sense part of the power that he had felt before, it was a small reflection of the one from Usagi. Yet, it wasn't completely the same. It was…mutated.

"What do you see?" Ciel demanded in a whisper.

Sebastian's eyes met with those of Ciel. "She is the anomaly that created the fluctuation from earlier," Sebastian supplied. "It appears that she is also related to the one you are so interested in." He watched as Ciel's eyes narrowed in suspicion. "The genetic similarities are obvious. Several of which can only be achieved by being passed from mother to daughter."

This was a surprise and it easily reflected on Ciel's features. "Impossible."

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"Are you excited?" Makoto questioned Chibi-Usa once the food arrived.

"Yeah," Chibi-Usa smiled widely as she cast a glance towards Mamoru and Usagi. "But I'm also a little sad. This is the last time I can come to visit you all." Her gaze drifted to the table, inspecting her plate which held her favorite burger.

"You'll see us again," Minako assured her. "Before you know it!" She elbowed Usagi suggestively, causing the other blonde to blush all the way down to her chest. A look of horror covered her face as she stared appalled towards her look alike.

"Minako!" Usagi nearly screeched. It was one thing to be teased in private by her friends about her and Mamoru's sex life, let alone in public and in front of her future daughter!

"Well it's true," Rei defended the other blonde. "Time is ticking away. You better hurry, Mamoru, and finish with school. Chibi-Usa isn't going to come into existence on her own."

"You're not helping," Usagi glared half-heartedly at Rei while giving her a kick under the table. "Not at all."

"They're just picking on you," Mamoru placed a calming hand on her shoulder. Usagi stole a quick glance at him and noticed a quickly fading blush as well. At least she wasn't the only one affected by their teasing. Smiling, she leaned slightly closer to him. It felt good to have him nearby.

"So what kept you, Chibi-Usa?" Ami questioned the young girl. "We were expecting you earlier." It was true. The younger girl was expected to arrive three days ago, but a quick visit from Setsuna explained that the visitation would be delayed slightly. When questioned, the Outer Senshi refused to answer. It wasn't uncommon for Sailor Pluto to be reserved with information, but it was sometimes irritating to say the least.

"Things have been a little busy in Crystal Tokyo," Chibi-Usa admitted as she fiddled with the ends of her hair. "Papa has been away on business, leaving Mama to handle things until he returns. It isn't easy," She spoke softly as she recalled how stressed Neo-Queen Serenity had been over the past few days. It was very hard to tell, but there were subtle signs that showed.

"Is everything okay?" Usagi questioned in concern. An unsettling feeling began to grow in the pit of her stomach. Before Chibi-Usa could answer, Diana jumped into Usagi's lap from beneath the table. "Hello Diana," Usagi rubbed the cat's head in surprise. Diana hardly ever left Chibi-Usa's side. Even her future daughter was surprised that the cat had switched positions.

"Everything's fine," Chibi-Usa finally answered. "Things are just a bit busy around the palace."

"Well I'm glad everything is okay," Makoto responded. "And I'm sure you mom will be able to take care of everything until your dad gets back."

"Yeah," Chibi-Usa smiled as she took a sip of her milkshake.

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It wasn't until they had all gone their separate ways that Diana found the time to give Usagi the letter. Chibi-Usa had decided to spend her first night at Usagi and Mamoru's apartment. While Mamoru and Chibi-Usa spent some time together, Usagi had taken an early shower. Once she was finished, she headed to her and Mamoru's room to change into her pajamas. It was then that Diana approached her.

"Usagi?" Diana spoke softly while jumping onto the bed.

"Diana, is something wrong?" Usagi questioned when she noticed just how nervous the cat seemed to be.

"I have something for you," Diana did a flip in the air, and in a flash, a letter fell to the bed. In neat scrawl on the front of the envelope was Usagi's name. Diana lifted the letter with her mouth and offered it to the confused blonde.

"For me?" Usagi took the letter into her hand and quickly opened it. She unfolded the expensive paper and regarded Diana with a curious look.

"It's from her Majesty," Diana informed. "She wanted to make sure you received it when you had time to yourself."

Usagi's eyes quickly took in the letter. She was shocked to have received a private letter from her future self. The act was a taboo. Of course she and the others had received letters in regards to Chibi-Usa's training, but nothing was directly referred to her personally. Usagi's heart fluttered nervously as she ran her eyes over the paper.

Be wary of those that place themselves in your path.

-Serenity

A look of confusion filled her features as she tried to decipher the meaning. Suddenly, her memory flashed to the two figures that had approached her so many months ago. The man who was really just a child. A child who was hurt at the loss of his mother, and confused in believing that Usagi was her and the other man, the taller one with bright red eyes and a knowing look. The two of them had started a chain reaction. First they appeared in her life, and then those dreams. Fire and blood, pain and suffering, and…that man, the one that looked at her with such love and devotion.

Just thinking of those dreams caused her head to ache painfully. Is this what Neo-Queen Serenity meant? If so, how did she know? Were they really affecting the future so much that even her future self had worries?

"Diana," Usagi finally spoke as her voice cracked. "You need to tell me exactly what is happening in the future!" Blue eyes focused on the small cat who cast her worried gaze to the bed spread. "I need to know so that I can stop whatever it is that has happened. Something isn't right, I know it."

"This must not get back to Small Lady," Diana spoke in a hushed whisper. "The Queen ordered it."

"Tell me, Diana," Serenity ordered with an edge to her tone.

"The King has not been away on official business," Diana sat with her head ducked. "He has been ill. For a while now, actually. It began several months ago, but it suddenly began to grow worse these past couple of weeks. He is bedridden and even the Crystal cannot cure the illness which has plagued him." When Diana finally raised her head to meet Usagi's gaze, she was surprised to see a look of horror cross the younger woman's features.

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This chapter was short because I am trying to work on a few other stories including A New Beginning and My Fairytale. I apologize for the wait and the shortness of the chapter; however, things have been slightly hectic lately. I returned from Costa Rica and then had to get back in the grove of things, including making and presenting a huge report to present in front of many of the college big wigs. They helped to fund the trip to Costa Rica for educational purposes for our class…. It was nerve wracking.

Anyway, let me explain a few things.

As most of you have already figured out, this story takes place many, many years after Ciel has been turned into a demon. He has grown and stopped aging after maturity (20 years of age) and is a full demon. He keeps his human appearance because he and Sebastian continue to walk the earth. If you have seen Season 2 of the Black Butler anime, then you know why Sebastian is still with Ciel. If you have not, I will not spoil it for you but this story makes it kind of obvious….

It is also set after the final battle with Galaxia and Chaos in the Sailor Moon timeline. Everyone is off enjoying their life while they can until Crystal Tokyo comes to fruition. They did not want to, but Usagi insisted, which is why Mamoru returned to finish his studies in America. He hasn't much longer to go before he is finished.

Now, Usagi is not the reincarnation of Rebecca. *gasp*

No, Rachel was the first reincarnation of Princess Serenity. This is why she was more refined and knowledgeable in the time she was born with courtesies and such required of a person of higher class. Princess Serenity was not supposed to be born without her protectors, but their souls were still waiting to be reborn way into the future. There was no way she could have lived the life of Rachel, one without her powers, until they were born. She would have died of old age first. So, in order to fix the mistake, Rachel's fate was destined to meet Phantomhive and die in that fire so that her soul could catch back up with her friends and be reborn.

NO ONE and I repeat NO ONE else is or was born in that timeline and into the current one. Serenity was the only exception. Mamoru was not Vincent and vice versa.

Rachel, having died such a horrible and unnatural death, caused the soul of Serenity, one already tortured beyond means due to emotional and physical trauma, to become weak again. The soul had time to heal from the Silver Millennium before being reborn as Rachel. However, there was not enough time between Rachel and Usagi for the soul to heal completely. Thus the reason Usagi struggled so much with her memories as Princess Serenity.

Make sense? I hope so…

Sorry for calling Rachel by Rebecca, been sick and my head is like...blah

Until next time…

RxR

Sesshy's Mistress