"They're beautiful!"

"As would be anything in the Queen's private stations. All of this belongs to every royal of the Moon family. Usagi used to love it here when she was about your age long ago."

"So I get it from her..."

Since the two were kicked out of the Queen's chambers, Mamoru thought it would be best to cheer up the upset child by taking her to the one place he knew Usagi would like to go, the Royal Treasure Chambers of the Ancients. Everything ever obtained by the Moon family was taken to this room and not just because they looked valuable. All the treasures had been used at one time or another to aid the Moon Kingdom in protecting the royal family and it's people. The objects were worth more than just a couple of bucks and Mamoru hated it for any servant who would have been caught trying to take any of them out, though he doubted any were that stupid.

"What's this Mamoru-sama? It's so pretty!"

"Hm...Let me take a look."

Walking over to a small stand, Mamoru peered into the box shaped glass and found a strange circle locket. He had to squint to see the four colored circles that adorned it's sides before coming to the center where a crescent moon sat outside of a large pink ball. The moon it's self was gold, along with a thin lining, but the majority of the trinket was a light pink color. It looked simple and yet Mamoru couldn't help, but ask himself if he had seen it somewhere before.

"It's pretty isn't it? This is much different than the many scepters and swords that adorn the walls...Why do you suppose it's in a place like this? Must be very special..."

"Yeah...Must be..."

Kousagi squealed with excitement at her past father's answer before gazing once more at the small heirloom. She wasn't really sure why out of everything in the room she had found the locket more enchanting, but there was something about it that made Kousagi almost feel like she was in a trance when she stared at it too long. It was almost as if it was calling to her...To release it from it's glass prison.

'Your heart sometimes doesn't always connect with your mind. If your heart calls you listen and even if your mind says different, follow it. You may not know why, but I assure you, your heart will.'

The memory's of her mother's words echoed in Kousagi's mind. She hated when feelings and thoughts came when she least wanted them too, but things were starting to get too confusing. Why was she so unlucky anyways?

"OK Kousagi, let's go before Usagi and the Queen notice we are missing. Come on now." Mamoru waited until Kousagi nodded her head before he turned on his heel towards the entrance. He was so busy with his own mind's thoughts that he wasn't able to catch the small 'tick' of the glass as Kousagi quickly grabbed the small locket out of it's case. Without words, the little girl quietly tucked the treasure inside the small blue purse that Usagi let her use for their short visit to the palace. She was very grateful for the jester, otherwise she was going to be leaving empty handed.

'I can't steal something if it belongs to the royal Moon family. I am part of that family so technically I'm just using what is partially mine...Though I have no idea why I even felt the urge to grab it...It was just another feeling again...'

"After this lets go get some food, OK? I bet Usagi could use some...You as well."

A loud yes echoed off the walls as Kousagi put her small hand in Mamoru's larger one. Together they made their way down the empty hall to the Queen's resting area.

HHH

"My head hurts."

"You took a quick fall so I am not surprised. Your colors back though!"

"Joy."

Rubbing her sore temple, Usagi's eyes fluttered open, just to stare back into her mother's worried ones. Queen Serenity held a slight smile as she helped her daughter up on the bed.

"You worried me."

"You surprised me...I was a Sailor Scout?"

"You was."

"Why?"

"A mistake dear. You really shouldn't even worry about it. It is in the past."

"Right...It's effecting my future though...Is that the result from the mistake?"

"I don't know...Unlikely."

"Was I strong?"

"You was that and so much more."

Clutching onto her mother's hands tightly, Usagi tried her best to steady her racing heart. She somehow knew she wasn't what she was meant to be, but for some reason her being a Sailor Scout sounded almost natural and that is what made it so unnatural. She was the princess for heavens sake! A Sailor Scout is what protected her, not the other way around. So then why did the words feel so right on her tongue when she uttered her past name? Why did it feel so good when it finally left her lips?

"Sailor Moon..."

"A champion of Justice...That was you."

"Is it bad to say I like the sound of that?"

"Dear I..."

"Knock Knock!"

A humming Kousagi ran into the room and pounced on the silk feeling bed before her. She knew Usagi would be feeling down and thought her 'busting in happily' move would help cheer her up. Mamoru shook his head as he walked slowly to the girl's after closing the door shut behind him.

"I thought she would at least wait for a reply..."

"It's OK Mamoru, I'm ready to leave now if that's OK?"

"Of course, are you two done chatting?"

The older woman stared uncertainly into her daughters orbs until she finally seen the light fall back into her blue irises. A small smile found it's way to the Queen's lips before replying with a quiet yes. Usagi smiled slightly before giving her mom a quick hug and hopping down with Kousagi securely in her arms. Mamoru bowed in respect to them both.

"I guess we'll be on our way then. Thank you for your time your Majesty."

"Anytime Prince Endymion. Please come by more often."

"Of course. Hopefully this time on better circumstances."

"Yes let us pray so."

Mamoru waited until Usagi joined him at his side before he took to the door. The Queen waited until they were fully out of the room before letting go of her long held breath.

"Good luck my dearest...I believe your past will soon become your future. Time is not done changing and that small child is helping it on it's way."

Slowly Queen Serenity pulled out the tiny soldier power stick that laid safe under her soft pillow case. She gripped it tightly before letting a few tears fall.

'It is her destiny.'

"Yes...but was this meant to be your fate...Pluto...my friend..."

'In time...We will see.'