Disclaimer: I do not own any of Sailor Moon characters or story and they all belong to the amazing Naoko Takeuchi.

A/N: I'm not english native, but I have the tendency to write in english, so I apologize for any misspelling or confusing line.

SCENE

"I do not want to go back to Earth, I am seen as a traitor." Phoebus talked with Reika

"This conflict must end. Our wedding is near and the people of Earth cannot continue being our enemy. We must validate it there as well to show our alliance." Reika said

"I know, but I cannot return to Earth..." Phoebus left his sentence hanging making Reika a little curious

"Why not? Is there something beyond your father? "Reika asked suspiciously

"The problem is my father..." Phoebus paused, "I ran away to be with you. I wasn't loyal and I highly doubt very much that my father would allow me the succeed his kingdom after his death."

"But you belong to the Earth. Shall be its guardian above everything else. How could we protect it from here?"

"We have the people on Moon protecting us despite it being forbidden for us to interact with each other." Phoebus said

Both continued talking, but the dialogue was inaudible.

(**)

"Majesty, what happened?" Phobos asked

"He will not come... He lied to me." Reika whispered bitterly

"M'lady should go check it out; we do not know what happened for sure." Deimos advised her

"That's the last time I will go over my pride and go after him. He should better have a good reason for leaving me planted on the altar, if not, it will be the end!" Reika said recalling the day of her marriage to Phoebus on Mars and the public humiliation caused due to his absence.

(**)

"My son, your mercy is in this marriage to the daughter of the South Governor. With this you will have full power over the Earth. Your union with that damned Martian is a disgrace. You left your home, your kingdom just for a skirt tail. You know the fame of Martians. Do not screw yourself so much, it's not worth it. Your cousin talked to the Governor to appease the spirits due to your adventures with the fucking Martian..."

Reika was hidden and listented to part of Phoebus's conversation with his father and was stunned to hear of his marriage with another woman. It seemed that now it made sense why he would say he was unfair and disloyal, he had another one on Earth and seemed to have taken her as a lover. She could not stay there and could not hear a possible Phoebus response as he heard everything silently. Thus it was the beginning of the Great War between the Earth and Mars and culminating with her seal.

END OF SCENE

Reika was silent and Phobos and Deimos rushed into the room. There they found her crying, but her gaze was not exactly sad, but angry. Her energy was releasing and becoming more intense. They both didn't know what was happening to her but they feared it. It was like some latent energy got triggered, but they didn't know what caused it, since every thing was fine. And in one swift movement she stood up and left the room, Phobos and Deimos tried to stop her, but Reika attacked them sharply.

Setsuna sensed the immense energy brewing, as well as the others Outer Senshi. Setsuna knew who was the energy and Haruka and Michiru along with her went to the location. The Inner Senshi woke up very frightened the moment they sensed it as well and hurried off to the place without thinking about it twice.

Usagi was asleep when she woke up very frightened by the energy around her. When looking at the window she saw Reika at the door of her house and realized she was not there with good intentions.

Reika was watching the house and realized Usagi had appeared at the window and stood waiting for her. Her thirst for revenge was greater. Unashamedly she took her bow and shot at Usagi when she appeared at the door, but as calculated the arrow grazed. Usagi got scared but did not think twice to transform into Eternal Sailor Moon. Even if she was upset with the whole situation, she would not allow another imminent attack from her current rival, after all, Reika had the reputation she had and Usagi as guardian of justice should also do her duty even if it meant to face her old friend.

"What do you want?" Usagi asked

"You are the cause of it all! I came to charge you what you owe me!" Reika said aiming another arrow at Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon did not know what she was talking about and could not understand why Reika saw her as the cause, because she was the victim in the history, wasn't she? Thinking about the innocent people around them, Sailor Moon flew into the wilderness and Reika followed her.

Mamoru woke up bewildered because he dreamed of another revelation from his past with Reika. He felt her energy and immediately realized it was the same as the time of the Great War of the Inner Senshi and him against her. He felt that Sailor Moon also was in danger and his biggest concern was Epios. Subconsciously he took his sword and went to the location of the battle.

Mamoru and the Inner Senshi arrived at the location and could see that Sailor Moon was at a great disadvantage. Evident that there was huge difference in strength as Reika dominated the battle, after all, wrestling was also part of her abilities.

Sailor Moon was almost defeated, after all, her attacks were not causing any effect against Reika, not counting the many she had been able to dodge. Not to mention that Reika was not wearing the mysterious armor of Ares. Was she testing her?

The Inner Senshi in her Eternal form joined Sailor Moon and even reluctantly, attacked Reika who had no opening for them.

"Girls, we must do the Sailor Planet Attack. Though it may be painful, we must do this. She is mad and is here for that." Sailor Venus said

"No! She's one of us. Rei-chan is one of us ... "Sailor Jupiter retorted

"This is not Rei!" Venus said

"There must be another way." Jupiter said

"I cannot cure her... My powers are no match for her. As much as I was very upset about it all, to be possessed by Lilith opened my eyes. I do not want to kill her! Rei is my friend, she is one of us. "Sailor Moon said in tears finally sorry for her negative feelings,"Rei you have to remember who you are! Do not let it control you." She kept referring to Reika

"Did Lilith take her body?" Mercury asked

Mamoru watched the fight and could not believe it was all happening again and this time the end proved to be different. They could not seal her again. He could see the end, but refused to accept. He knew her anger was towards him, and then he took a completely redemptive measure...

"No. This is actually the Princess Reika, but I cannot understand why you are attacking innocent people, Reika! It's me you want to take revenge." Mamoru said energetically

Reika looked at him with eyes full of hate remembering all the bad things, but this time, her memories came with a much higher negative emotional charge. Reika also had access to all the negative feelings of Coronis. He killed her twice, now it was his turn to die, and he was totally up for it as he turned wielding his sword, opposed to asking her to kill him. Reika took the sword.

Sailor Moon seeing the sacrifice scene ran up to him and stood in front of him.

"Kill me! Not him!" Sailor Moon said, and took the form of Princess Serenity, her strongest form to use the full power of the Silver Crystal

The Outer Senshi arrived and watched the dramatic scene and without thinking, combined their attacks against Reika that without looking to the side, created an energetic barrier and cleared their attacks. Sailor Pluto knew they would be no match for her and realized that she wasn't even using the armor.

"We do not stand a chance against her." Pluto said in a crestfallen tone

"If you think so, we really won't! Are you giving up already?" Uranus snapped

"Uranus, look. She's not even wearing the armor..." Pluto said, but was interrupted

"We'll combine our attacks and increase the strength of the Sailor Planet Attack; I will not give up without a fight." Uranus said

"I will silence her..." Saturn said monotonously taking the battlefront raising the Silence Glaive

Pluto had been appalled by the awakening of Sailor Saturn and knew the end should not be that way; after all, everyone here would die together.

"No, you cannot do that. That's not the destination!" Pluto said putting her scepter on Saturn's

"You cannot interfere." Saturn replied icily

"And neither should you!"

Reika realizing the situation and fearlessly faced Sailor Saturn in her eyes. Only they knew what that look said. Saturn's eyes widened and she lowered her scepter.
Reika again resumed her attention to Serenity and Mamoru.

"Reika, what is it about her?" Mamoru asked referring to Serenity

"She never liked me. She always made your head against me. She could not bear that Epios was coming. She worked against me several times behind your back. She never wanted your happiness, she joined your father to harm me and used you. And you stand up for her! You always stood against me for believing in her machinations. You dumped me for her, made vows and promises of love, killed me and stayed with her. You are accomplices! I will not allow to be purged by you. Those who are against me are my enemies! It's declared "Reika said, remembering her life as Coronis and how much Usagi as Apollo's sister's friend did not like her and the two of them even insisted that her son was not welcomed, was a bastard, a son of another, and also at the memory of her influence as his cousin during his life as Phoebus, "She always did everything to separate us and in the end... You chose her. Die together!" Reika said in an angry tone and raised the sword to attack Serenity.

The Silver Crystal reacted with an immense light that for a moment blinded Reika, but as had happened before, that shining light that also contributed to her sealing by the hands of the old Queen Serenity.

"You will not stop me this time!" Reika screamed and using the sword that was taken by flames on its blade, also fought the Silver Crystal attack

"Rei, I do not want to, but you do not give me another option..." Serenity said in tears and remembered the good times with Rei and sadly remembered the events that Reika cited and finally understood her participation in that karma, "Forgive me, we will solve in the best way, we don't need to fight. What do you want? You want me to admit that you are stronger? Yes, you are! But if you really wanted to kill us, why are you avoiding to use all your power? Or do you want him back?" Serenity said, pointing her head at Mamoru

"I want you to pay for everything you did to me!" Reika said angrily

"No! This is not what you want! You do not hate him, you love him! You do not want to kill him. You do not want to kill anyone. You know this is not your mission! Your mission is to bring harmony and to bring glory to your people who had been muddied by your ancestors. You are not like them, you are smart, insightful, rational. This here is only the reflection of your inner battle with yourself because you love him! And you're making the same mistake that your ancestors did. You are failing Reika! If I was in your shoes I'd feel the same way, but... but I'm not as strong as you. But Love gives me strength. The love I feel for him, the love for the people I care, my friends, family, my love for life and for this planet. We all make mistakes, but we all deserve another chance. I know that I did wrong with you and I ask your forgiveness! I envied you, I was jealous, angry and very selfish. But I finally understood that every life is a different life and in the Silver Millennium I learned to like and care about you. I realized that I was wrong and I miss my friend. And now seeing it all, I realize how hurt you are and I want to help you..."

"Shut up, I do not want your help!" Reika shouted and increased the fire intensity

"So what do you want?"

Simultaneously both decreased the intensity of their attacks until it ceased.

Reika fell to her knees in tears. She knew that whatever Serenity said was true and the reality was that. Deep down she did not want to kill anyone, after all, she herself had saved them before. Rationally she agreed with those words, but even she didn't know why she was doing it.

"You don't even know it?" Serenity Said

"I just want the pain to end!" Reika said in tears and grabbed the sword that was at her side on the ground and pointed at her own chest

Mamoru rushed forward and grabbed the blade with his bare hands yelling, "Do not do that!"

Reika looked at him and saw the blood on the blade running down her legs and remembered a time when she as Coronis went through a similar situation.

FLASHBACK

"Coronis, what happened?" Apollo ran desperate to meet Coronis in one of his rooms and found her holding his golden sword, which was on fire and burned her hand making her whimper in pain. Without thinking twice, he held the sword blade, taking it off her hand and cutting his own hands in the process, but at the same time, she was concerned about his injury.

Apollo used his regeneration powers and healed the wounds of his hands, then approached Coronis, "What happened to my love?" He asked worriedly as he held her hands gently to heal them.

"I do not know... I just played fast and my hands were trapped and began to burn. I do not know why these things happen to me." She said in tears and her tears fell on their hands, "I'm sorry. I just cause you trouble." She said as her wounds were completely healed.

"Do not say that. I got worried because I've never seen it before, but your life is more important to me." He said comforting her

"I do not know what happened and when I realized it caught on fire out of nothing. I would not retrieve it for me, I just wanted to read the writings that are incomplete." Coronis explained

"Yes, they are incomplete, but..." he paused while Coronis hoped he continued, "No one was ever able to hold that sword before you. Only you. She has a barrier that prevents anyone else, but, me to touch it. You are the only one, who was able to overcome my barriers. How did you do that?" He said and looked puzzled

"I do not know. Are there more barriers around here?" Coronis spoke very impressed

"Yes, several. My whole kingdom has invisible barriers so no one can find it. And this sword... not even my sister can wield it." He explained

Coronis did not know what to say, she herself was as surprised as him. They walked to the sword lying on the ground and were even more surprised to see the blade completely inscribed.

END OF FLASHBACK

"Do not do that! Please, I beg you." Mamoru said desperately staring into her eyes

"Why?" Reika looked confused

"Because you're pregnant." Mamoru said and touched her belly

"What?" Reika said surprised

At that moment Mamoru realized that Rei's persona was disabled and therefore Reika acted as if the mind of Rei did not exist. They were facing now the full personification of Reika, as if she had stopped at the time of the Great War against her.

"But I need to end this!" Reika said stressed and holding her chest

"This what?" Mamoru asked

"The seed of evil in my chest." Reika said upset

"We will end it, but not like this." Mamoru answered

The sword began to shine very strong and a holographic image of miniature centaur appeared

"Chiron..." Mamoru immediately recognized the figure

"Master." Chiron bowed Mamoru, "Everyone, this child cannot die. He has a long way to go and a large and long mission to accomplish. Every time it was stopped due to evil. This child is special in every way and this provokes the darkness who do not want to see him succeed in his mission. Do not allow this to happen again, one day you will see that your efforts to protect him will not have been in vain. Beautiful Princess of Mars, remember your duty and do not allow yourself to be contaminated by the darkness's seed that was deployed on the arrow you took in your chest. Let your noble sentiments flourish, you will be majestic! Master, Prince of the Sun and Princess of the Fire, you both are as one. Moon Princess, your reign is coming, it is your destiny, but you know you'll have to give up something. Guardian of the Time, you still have a great mission to accomplish. Keeper of Silence, use your wisdom to act at the right moment. The Salvation is in all of you. The Healer is on his way, so never give up hope. Get rid of everything that slows you and you shall be as gods. Your future will be bright as you allow it to be. Creating a burden is easy; it is difficult to repair it." Chiron said with a comforting gaze and tone and began to disappear.

The sword returned to its normal state and the inscriptions on the blade disappeared. Mamoru was very surprised, he did not know Epios had incarnated more than once. He looked at Reika that was in shock and finally the kind gaze he recognized so well both in Coronis and Reika was back.

"So the sealing didn't work properly." Deimos said and the others looked at her

"Your Majesty..." Phobos looked at her remembering a conversation they had on Mars

"I was pregnant and did not know..." Reika said very touched and remembered the conversation with Phobos and Deimos in her castle and that her guardians assumed that she was pregnant, but she refused to believe at first, as she had had a diagnosis that could not conceive when she was very young and she realized she had been fooled. Reika collapsed in tears, knowing that if she knew at that time, things would have been very different then.

Mamoru embraced her in support and finally understood a good part of all this "mess". Nothing was out of order, it was always Epios's destiny to reincarnate, but the Evil always managed to spoil his rebirth, his mission. Mamoru could understand how much important it was to find out and confirm the pregnancy of Rei at time, so, the past would be repeated again, and this life is of repairs. To give up of all his powers and reincarnate as a human was cleaning all that dark past with joy and happiness pinches. There is also good karma, and the right attitudes also would bring their good fruits for harvest and this life was a proof of that. How many revelations saved them from tragedies and disasters?!

Usagi was touched and had finally understood the "plots" of the destiny. She understood their role and knew she could never judge the past of them two, but she also knew that the current event never occurred with bad intentions from them, but understood more than ever that those who love forgive. She was more than aware that there had never been in fact a betrayal and she could never compete with his past, instead, but to do her best to be a better company rather than abandon him in small but important things. In her heart did not fit more negativity, the love was bigger, the friendship was bigger. She missed her friend and great companion and deep down she always envied her in some things, but that would serve as an inspiration and not for pulling the carpet. In addition, her faith was renewed for a better future, the future that they had already had some access, and even knowing that any action in the present alters the future, she realized that the main destination was still there traced and she could never be an exemplary reigning if she still kept the negativity within. She looked at the couple and didn't feel jealous anymore but compassion, especially for the innocent child coming. For a greater love, she was starting to embrace that legacy.

Mamoru looked at Usagi as if he needed acceptance. Acceptance that she was the chosen to reign together in Crystal Tokyo and build their own family with the arrival of Chibiusa, acceptance of his past, his history and his feelings and importance of the Mars Ruler in his life, Acceptance of a child that would not have the Lunar blood, but that will be the future keeper of Earth, Acceptance for a better future and trust.

The others understood that Reika was not the frightening threat that they thought her to be, but was a soul seeking for forgiveness. As much to be forgiven and as much to forgive others. They came closer to her and saw that she pressed her belly at the level of the uterus. It was a mother-warrior who cried the sad fate of her son. A warrior who cried her lonely way and in love found the rest and the perdition. A woman who cried her limitation. A person who cried the flaws during her destiny.

"I woke up and it is my duty and my oath to defend my son against evil. Being strong has a new meaning and purpose for me from now on! Lilith or any other enemy does not know the mother they messed up with, they do not know what son they arranged problem! There is no greater love than a mother's!" Reika said in a firm tone

"Moon Princess, I did not come to separate you. I do not want him back. But I do not admit that my son will not have a father just because you get jealousy."

"Of course not. I already messed up once, I will not do it again. Mamo-chan should be responsible for the child he brought to the world. We do not have to be enemies, we can live in harmony with each respecting our space."

Reika nodded in agreement with the words of Usagi. Then she looked at Mamoru and his hands were already healed.

"Reika... We are all guardians and together we are a force. Together no harm will beat us and together we will protect each other. We are all part of the same system. From now on we will have a beautiful future. Shall we let the heartbreak behind? Will you forgive me?" Usagi said amicably

Reika smiled softly and nodded, however apparently something was happening to her and she seemed to be losing consciousness, "Forgive me..." were her last words before falling unconscious in the arms of Mamoru and so Rei's form came back to normal.

And so that night ended the bitterness of all the distant past. A past in which souls met, clashed and loved, but due to their imperfections, it allowed them to be taken by less noble sentiments, but the path to perfection never sleeps and there will always have opportunities to fix the mistakes, even if the ideal image is of not making a mistake. An arch was completed, but there was still much to be coming. The cycle was still ending...

Well guys, that was it for now. I hope you liked it. In this chapter we could learn more about their deep feelings. But the interesting point here is why do Rei and Mamoru (including their past personas) always have trouble with each other? They loved each other a lot in the past and had a special child. Why the darkness do everything to separate them or spoil the child's mission? Why can't they be together?

What happened between Reika and Sailor Saturn? What made her back down? What are your guesses for what's coming? Stay tuned.