By the end of the week, the Tsukino family was all packed up and their home was on the market as they were about pull at of their driveway for the final time on Saturday morning. Ken explained that his company got him a house, a brand new one that had been just built, with a beach view. Ilene also got Sammy and Serena into new schools, with both Serena and Sammy going to a K-12 school known as Brentwood.

On Saturday morning, the family was still packing their final items. They had to leave by noon, so they had four hours to kill. Serena was in her room, packing her final outfits and trying to pick out one; she was torn between a thigh-length white sundress with a wide-brim sunhat and light blue flats or a short-sleeved pink blouse with a apir of distressed jeans, sunglasses, and low-top black Converse.

"Which one, Luna? The dress or blouse with jeans?" Serena asked the black moon cat.

Luna sighed as she jumped down from the bed and went into her closet. She began going through it as Serena watched with curiousity. Diana helped her mother as the two moon cats pulled out a completely new outfit; a flowing, light blue tank top that had layers of ruffles down the front with a pair of dark blue skinny jeans, a sparkly black headband, black star-shaped stud earrings, and a thin gold necklace that had a heart-shaped pendant. Diana grabbed three golden bangles and a black watch. The small cat also grabbed a black belt that had a suspender hanging off the left side.

"Keep the Converse, but wear this." Luna instructed the blonde teenager.

Serena nodded her head as she took her hair down from their odango style, seeing the faint silver highlights she has been gaining the last few days. She has been using the Silver Crystal as Luna and her went through her true past. Her hair went down in soft waves to her hips, with the thick yet cute bangs she got yesterday from the hairdresser parting to the left.

She also noticed the difference in her appearance since being betrayed; her pale skin was flawless, her sapphire eyes seem to shine now, and she noticed a slight blush on her cheeks and faint dust of freckles on her nose. Even though she was still the same height, she noticed her curves where in the right place on her slender figure. She gave a playful smile, which she gained back since being betrayed.

She smiled and got into her outfit, which felt very natural for her. She hated all of those uniforms and fruffy outfits she was forced to wear because 'Raye and Mina are the sexy ones', 'Lita has the big breasts', and 'Michelle, Amara, Trista, and Hotaru are the elegant ones'.

Serena looked at every angle of herself in the mirror, seeing how she looked in this outfit. As she did, Luna tapped her ankle to get the blonde teenager's attention.

It work as Serena look to see Luna jumping on the bed as the moon cat said, "Serena, before we go, we must discuss your position as Neo Moon and leader of the Neo Soldiers."

"Of course." Serena said as she sat down on the floor.

Artemis and Luan cleared their throats at the same time, but Artemis was done first as he said, "Now, since you are the most powerful Princess in the universe, you must understand a few things."

"The first thing," Luna said, taking over the conversation, "is that you no longer need a compact or item to transform. You can use the Silver Crystal now, since we have been training for the last few days, to transform and heal. When you finally transform into your Neo Soldier state, you will gain a new weapon and use some of your old weapons like your tiara, feather clips, and re dhair pieces."

"Also, since we are moving to America, there is a likely chance the other Princesses are there. Your mother was smart enough to place the princesses in a palce where culture and diversity is high, which is Los Angeles. Just keep an eye open." Artemis said.

Serena stood there for a moment before saying, "That's it? I thought you were going to say something more important." Artemis and Luna cracked up before the beroom door was knocked on.

Serena smiled as she got out a pet carrier from under her bed and let the three cats walk in it before shutting it close. She smiled as her mother came in and began helping her teenager daughter down the stairs as they left the bedroom for the final time.

~0~

The Tsukino family got to the airport at ten o'clock. Ken promised lunch at eleven at a nearby fast food place, so the family sat there as Ilene read a romance novel, Ken filled out the final part of his contract, Sammy read a comic book, and Serena got Diana out of the carrier and petted the small kitten with joy.

After a moment, her stomach growled and Serena pouted at her father. "Dad, can I go and get something to snack on? I forgot to eat breakfast because I was trying to figure out what to wear."

"Sure, honey." Ken said as he pulled out some money. "Get something for your brother though."

"I just want a drink." Sammy said as he continued to read his comic book.

Serena nodded her head as she put Diana back in her cage and began walking to the snack bar. She was imagining the different snacks there; chocolate, chips, all different sweets, and hopefully ice cream. Even though she was trying to lay off sweets, she still loved them with all of her heart and was craving some right now.

But as she skipped over to the snack bar, now far away from her family, she noticed four very familiar figures surrounding a girl around Serena's age.

The girl was tall as Serena with a lean built that had slight curves on her. She had short, shaggy light red hair that had golden streaks with two sections placed into small pigtails on the top of her head. Her huge eyes were a blazing orange-yellow color that are slightly narrow at the ends. She had light sun-kissed skin with freckles on her nose and rosy cheekes, full lips, and a wide forehead. She wore a pair of ripped-up, dark blue jeans with a white, well-fitted jacket that had black sleeves and a black hoodie over a yellow tank top. She wore black, high-top Converse with small, yellow sun-shaped hair clips that held her small pigtails and a black choker around her neck that had a golden bell attached to it.

Serena began to feel fear in her as she ran over to the four guys, realizing who they were, as she yelled "Stop it! Don't touch that girl!"

The guys looked at the blonde teenager as she skidded in font of the girl and guarded her by holding her arms out. They all had confuse looks on their faces as Serena said, "You touch her and-"

"And what? Why are you getting mad at my friends? The girl asked sweetly.

Serena turned around to see the redhead smiling like an idiot. The girl held a hand out a hand and said with a bright smile, "Yo there. My name is Ellie Woodland. And your name is...?"

Serena took the girl's hand and shook it with uncertainity as she said, "My name is Serena Tsukino."

"And what plane are you catching?" Ellie asked.

"Flight 23B to Los Angeles." Serena answered right away.

Ellie's eyes lit up as her mouth dropped and she said, "Awesome! I actually live in Los Angeles and was visiting my aunt here. My mom is Japanese, so I sometimes have to come here. Are you going to Brentwood High School?"

"Yeah." Serena said.

Ellie's eyes began brighter and wider as her mouth literally fell off her face. She smiled as she hugged the blonde, even though they had just met seconds ago. "Oh my gosh! That is my high school! We can be best friends now!"

Serena was still confuse about what was going on when Ellie stopped hugging her and turned the blonde towards the four men that were surrounding Ellie earlier; the four Shitennou, or best known as the Generals for Queen Beryl.

Ellie gestured to an seventeen-year-old boy of Caucasian and Japanese heirtage with short, thick, wavy golden blonde hair with the bangs falling into his eyes, fair skin and almond-shaped sparkly green eyes. He is tall and well-built with a lean, muscular built to him. He wore well-fitted black jeans that pile over his white sneakers, a white button-up shirt with the collar popped on one side and the last button not done, a messed up red tie around his neck, and he had a silver stud in each ear. "This is Jack Matsuoka. His father is Japanese but they live in Los Angeles like me and he came along to visit his grandmother."

Then she gestured to a boy around seventeen-year-old boy with shoulder-length, thick, dark brown hair with a fair skin tone, light facial scruff including a sparse goatee, and dark chocolate brown eyes. He was the second tallest of the four boys and has a well-built body, with a slight lean look about him. He wore a long-sleeved, black shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a pair of ripped-up, dark blue jeans that have dark boots under them with an dark green army jacket over his shirt. "This is Nick Herrick. He has been like a brother to me forever!"

Then she gestured to a seventeen-year-old boy with long, luscious honey blonde hair that was tied back a low ponytail, stunning golden eyes, and a naturally tanned skin tone. He was tall with a lanky, well-built body and broad shoulders. He wore a three-piece, black suit with a lilac button-up, a green tie, and a matching green handkerchief in the pocket along with black dress shoes. "This is Zach Williams. He came here from London last year, but he is like my best friend to go shopping with."

Finally, she gestured to a seventeen-year-old boy with long, straight, thick stunning silver-white hair with sharp bangs that go to his right eyes. He had a tanned skin tone with stunning dark blue eyes. He was very tall for his age, with a muscular built body that has broad shoulders. He wore a long-sleeved white button-up shirt with the sleevs rolled above his elbows and a sleeveless black vest over the shirt. He wore a pair of khaki pants with a red blue tie around his neck and a pair of black dress shoes. "And finally, this is Kai Rashid. He is my tudor, but he is also Nick's best friend!"

Serena nodded her head numbly as Ellie let go of her. The blonde teenager finally smiled as she held up some cash and said, "I have to get back to my family" Ellie and her guy friends nodded their heads as Serena headed to the snack bar.

But for some reason, she felt a strong connection with Ellie.

~0~

After lunch, the Tsukino got on the plane and Serena ended up getting a seat next to whole time, the two girls talked about their hometowns, what they like and dislike, and their families. Serena found out not only Ellie's mother was Japanese, but she had five younger siblings. She loved volleyball, cute baby animals, and pranks. She also found out that Ellie was a natural early bird who loved eating, which the girls connected with. But when Serena talked, she advoid her status as Sailor Moon as she talked about her friends betraying her.

Hours later, the plane landed in Los Angeles and the Tsukino family had gotten the keys to their new car. Ellie and her friends passed Serena as Ellie said, "So, can I see your new place Serena?"

"I guess so! It is so nice having a friend and not having even landed in Los Angeles yet!" Serena said happily.

"Sure thing!" Ellie said as she linked arms with Serena. "My friends will be heading off for like boxing practice or art class or something else improtant!"

"Glad you remembered what we do for a living, Ellie." Nick joked. Ellie laughed as she walked away with Serena to the family's brand new red car.

[An hour later]

The family and Ellie arrived to the most beautiful beach-side house on the block; it was a small white mansion with a balcony on the front and beautifully-cut grass. There was a iron fence surrounding the home and the home itself has many huge windows on the font to bring in light. The roof was a burnt brick color and Serena could see a swimming pool in the backyard. There was a chimney on the right sid eof the house and beautiful flowers grew on the ground.

Ilene, Ken, and Sammy got out and began running to the house as Serena and Ellie stood behind to keep talking. They got out of the car and leaned against it as they laughed, talked, and joked until Ilene said, "Serena, don't you want to look at the house?"

Serena looked at Ellie then smiled as she said, "Ellie is going to show me around the neighborhood! I will be back before dinner!" Serena grabbed Luna as Artemis and Diana ran to the house with the Tsukino family.

Ellie and Serena began going down the street as Ellie explained that the beach that Serena's family was near was a great family beach with no parties. She also explained that Brentwood was a great school and that her volleyball team, which she was captain of, had won regionals three years in a row. Then she went on about the great sweet shops, clothing stores, and restaurants just a few blocks from Serena's house. After that, she went on about some kids at her school that Serena should meet or avoid.

The blonde teenager was glad for having someone looking after her, even if they just met only hours ago. This made Serena smile as she petted Luna and let the moon cat finally walk after being stuck in that cage for hours.

The black cat arched its back, but it wasn't because she was sore.

Serena saw that sudden fear in Luna's eyes as the moon cat turned around and hissed at something behind them, something she did not do at all. In fact, she was acting like a normal cat when she sensed something bad.

Both Serena and Ellie turned around to see a gruesome monster looking straight at them; The monster bared a small resemblance to that of a human, at least in respects to his general shape, which demonstrated a rather simplisic yet muscular physique. But instead of a head, only a plane waning crescent moon existed where a head would typically reside, which levitated eerily above the reminder of his body and featured a small circular object at its centre. At the top of the waning moon, there was a small flame that had a flickering distinctive diamond pattern in the flames. It wore an ankle-length black cloak with fur trimming the bottom.

Serena stood there in shock, but before she could say anything she was pushed to the side by Ellie. She fell to the ground, both her and Luna looking at Ellie as the redhead faced the monster with a firece look in her golden eyes. Serena's mouth dropped as she turn to Luna, who looked as equally confuse.

Ellie smirked at the monster as she crossed her arms over her chest, placing her hands over her breats so her left hand could be right on top of her heart. Then she held her arms out, uncrossing them so her hands would be overlapping each other. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, placing herself on her tiptoes and arching her back as she lefted her head so her chin would be slightly in the air.

"Neo Sun Soldier Make-Up!" Ellie said in a calm voice as an orange opal, Patience II Cut gem appeared in her hands and a bright orange light enveloped Ellie.