Author's Note: This chapter starts at the beginning of book two, Black Moon Enemies and is a combination of the prologue and first chapter. We start to get a few hints about Usagi and Mamoru's changing life, and how the pregnancy affects not only them, but those around them. I have made some serious edits to the story, but this chapter is relatively unchanged from the chapters it was pulled from.

Reader's Note: Soon you will be getting glimpses of the new enemy and meeting some of my created characters. This is the last chapter where there is a time of peace. Keep in mind, Usagi is sixteen, Mamoru about eighteen. She attends the public high school, while he attends Moto-Azabu.

Music Selection:
Sailor Moon Crystal - Daughter of the Moon (Queen Serenity) (YouTube)
Clarity - Sailor Moon (YouTube)
Josh Groban - More of You

The Legacy of Dark Endymion
Part Two: Black Moon Enemies

M Rated Version

Chapter Six
A Moment of Peace

December 15

Aoto: It's Sunday Night in Tokyo! Welcome to this week's Sailor Senshi hour. Remember to tune in each week for all your Senshi news!

Yuna: We have a couple MAJOR stories for you tonight, but first let me just remind you that if you see any sort of Youma or anything out of the ordinary you are to stay away and report it immediately!

Miyu: Our first story of the night... SAILOR MOON... IS SHE PREGNANT? I mean come on, we're all wondering, and after last weeks' Fundraiser for the Families of Youma Victims, we have a spicy little tidbit, and a couple of adorable outtakes!

Yuna: That's right... and we have a short video that might shed some light on this rather unique situation! Don't change that channel! You are going to want to see this!

Aoto: Okay, so we were at the Fundraiser last week, and let me just tell you, it was an AMAZING night! Scary and Intense towards the end, but what event isn't these days? I had front row seats for this one guys and gals. So, lets show you the first shot... Here we see the Sailor Senshi and Tuxedo Kamen. They've just entered the room with all the snacks... and if you couldn't tell by looking at me, I love me some snacks. This next little clip was sent in by a viewer who was using a cell camera, so it's a little shaky. Alright... watch here... You see Sailor Moon approaching the table... she's got a plate, and everything is looking good, and then one of the dishes apparently gets to her, see there... hand to mouth... running for the ladies. Sailor Mars follows her of course!

Yuna: That's right! We had a note from a viewer that states:

I was in the bathroom already when Sailor Moon came in. I was in a stall, so I didn't know it was her, and when I heard the retching I didn't know what to do! So, then Sailor Mars comes in, and I hear them talking, and Sailor Moon says "How long is this going to go on." Well I remembered your show from the week before so of course I was curious if she was pregnant. Sailor Mars says to her, "For some people only a couple months, for some the whole time." And I just knew it!

Miyu: And if that wasn't enough, look at this adorable series of photos! She's just come out of the bathroom and gets positively swarmed with fans. And I know she wasn't feeling well, but she held up okay. But not her man! Oh no! See here, in this shot, you can see all he wants is to get to her. He charges through all those people and just picks her right up and carries her off! Isn't that romantic!?

Yuna: He could carry me off any day!

Aoto: Now, now girls, don't want to make Miss Moon Jealous in her fragile state do we?

Miyu: The event went off without a hitch, until around eight when we all heard the familiar sound of people screaming. Now, we have footage from a helicopter that night, and we want to introduce you to some new faces.

Aoto: That's right. So, you can see the group here, charging forward, but then here, look at this. THREE NEW SAILOR SENSHI! From what people heard on the ground, this one here with the dark green hair is Sailor Pluto. Now she seems to be stuck like glue to Moon and Kamen. I mean like super-glue. Like if they get hurt her entire world will end.

Miyu: So the other two new ones are immediately sent to start evacuations. You can see Sailor Moon making sure they know where to take people. And this one with the aqua hair (Have you noticed the Senshi all have interesting hair?) is called Neptune, and the one with the short sandy-blonde hair is Uranus. They go over to the side, and it's like they've always been around the way people listen to them. They do things exactly the way Moon normally does, getting the people to back up, get into small groups, and find cover.

Aoto: That's right. We were led to a parking garage a few streets away. It was underground and I have to say it was cold and a bit damp, but was I ever glad to be there.

Miyu: Okay, look here... You see Moon and Mars in the first take-down. Great moves, you can tell they've worked together a long time. Then Moon and Kamen in the second, and it's one of their new attacks.

Yuna: Now here they stop to talk. And it looks like they've realized there are several more Yuma. Someone on the ground said they overheard Sailor Moon thinking it might be a trap, and then telling everybody to take turns fighting so they could conserve energy. She really has gotten to be a good leader. I know It wasn't always that easy for her. Remember when they all used to yell at each other?

Miyu: I do. There was a time, about I don't know, almost three months or so ago, when they all seemed to be gone for a bit, mostly Moon and Kamen, and when they came back it was like a whole new team. Okay, so let's look at this... You see here... a little Senshi... very young, walks right up to Sailor Moon. No idea if she's related or not... grabs her hand and they all keep on going.

Aoto: Sailor Saturn. There was some debate that she might be Sailor Moon's kid, but most people don't agree, or we probably would have seen her before.

Yuna: Plus, the major consensus is that all of them are very young. Tuxedo Kamen does appear to be the oldest, though even he must still be only a teenager. There's no way she could have a child that old.

Miyu: Okay, so they keep fighting, and then watch, one of the new ones, Uranus I think, does a double attack with Moon. Not a joint attack, just both working at the same time. It's pretty cool to watch.

Aoto: Okay, so you can see the park now. We're going to show you a close-up of the bridge. See this dark space here? On the film if you look close you can see some purple zappy things, like static electricity. We showed this to a professor who believes this is a portal of some kind. We see a new person appear... right... now!

Yuna: And here it looks like Sailor Pluto takes charge for just a second, before they suddenly disappear, and about five seconds later the portal is gone.

Miyu: They were gone for an hour and thirty-seven minutes before the helicopter caught sight of a yellow and green light, right here, and they have returned with more new friends. At first I thought they were the dark generals, but there's an outfit change here, and now they're all in white.

Yuna: We actually have a letter from the police about that. It's from Tuxedo Kamen.

He says: I wanted to ease the minds of the public. Sailor Moon and I would never knowingly put any of you in danger. We saw many people on top of several buildings around the park when we returned from our fight. As of now, the threat we faced is gone, and you may not see as much of us. The men we brought back with us were, for a time, the dark generals. However, they are the Shitennou, (That means the Four Kings of Heaven) and they were being controlled by the evil we faced. Sailor Moon and I have healed them and they have returned to the people they once were, and we are hoping they are able to lead normal, happy lives now. You may see them, or any of us, patrolling the streets at night. Even with this threat gone we are aware that it is our duty to protect the people of this planet in any way we can and we will not shirk our responsibility. There may still be rogue Youma, and if you see one, back away, get to safety, and call the police.

Aoto: So that brings us to a question... are we looking at a time when the city has a little peace? And if so, what will happen to the Senshi?

Yuna: Honestly? At this point nothing would surprise me, except peace.

Yuna: Now we have a little more time to focus on the burning question on everyone's mind... IS Sailor Moon pregnant?

Miyu: And that brings up a little video we've just received. So, this was taken about two hours ago according the viewer who sent it in. You can see Sailors Moon, Mars, and Venus practicing in the park.

Aoto: Look at that! Okay, so Venus is using the 'Love Me Chain' as a moving target for the combined attack of Moon and Mars.

Yuna: WOW! Look at that hit! Kind of takes your breath away. No wonder she so rarely misses.

Miyu: Wait for it... I think you'll love this! Okay, you see Sailor Moon stop, and here, the symbol on her belly starts to glow... and she hiccoughs. Look! Look at that! BUBBLES!

Yuna: Are those? Oh my goodness! Those bubbles are pink and purple. Oh, here she goes again. Another glow, and more bubbles. This is awesome!

Aoto: Maybe I'm seeing things but are those bubbles shaped like... hearts and flowers?

Yuna: Oh my goodness they are! That is just adorable!

Miyu: This just screams pregnant to me!

Aoto: When my youngest sister was pregnant she hiccoughed off and on from about the fourth month on. We should put up a poll. Alright viewers, do the bubbles make you think she's pregnant? What about the little belly glow?

Yuna: Here she goes again. Little glow... and BUBBLES! I could watch this all day!

Aoto: Tune in next week for poll results and we'll try to interview a doctor. We also want to talk about the new Senshi, and these Shitennou... who are they? Where do they come from? How did they get taken? And also, a special report on random Youma sightings, what you should do, and how to report them.

***Mamoru & Usagi; Ami***

"They ::hic:: won't stop! ::hic::" wailed Usagi, burying her head in her husband's chest. Little bubbles were floating around the apartment now, and it was starting to hurt. She wasn't sure what to do.

Their honeymoon had only lasted a day, and they had gotten back late that morning. Rei had been upset about Jadeite and needed to talk. So the girls had gone out to the park to practice. And now she was hiccoughing stupid little bubbles everywhere.

"I ::hic:: can't go to ::hic:: school ::hic:: like this!"

"We can stop them. There are remedies." Mamoru rubbed her back, trying hard not to laugh.

"Remedies? ::hic::" asked Usagi, looking up hopefully. "Ami will ::hic:: know ::hic:: what to ::hic:: do!" She instantly pressed the Mercury button on her communicator and shoved it Mamoru's face. "::hic:: you talk ::hic::. Bring her now! ::hic::"

"Hello? Is there a Youma?" Ami asked when she'd answered the communicator.

Mamoru laughed. "No Youma... just a really upset Usagi. She's having hiccoughs."

"And...?" Ami sounded impatient, so Mamoru turned the communicator to show Ami exactly what the problem was.

"And watch!" ::hic:: Pretty pink heart and purple flower bubbles escaped Usagi's mouth and floated off into the room.

"Oh Kami!" Ami started laughing. Usagi started wailing. Mamoru wanted to tear his hair out.

"It ::hic:: HURTS! ::hic::"

Ami sobered instantly. "On my way."

Two hours, and seventeen different remedies later, Usagi was frustrated, tired, and miserable. Her belly and chest were hurting from the muscle contractions and she had a serious case of the grumps. "My ::hic:: babies ::hic::hic:: hate me! ::hic::"

"They don't hate you! Don't say that honey," Ami sighed and looked at Mamoru who, since he could feel exactly what Usagi was feeling now that their Soul-Bond was complete, was feeling helpless and desperate. He had tried every old wives tale he could think of. Had promised her a million milkshakes, and was now just silently praying that she would stop hiccoughing so she could get a little sleep. It was already past eleven, and they had school in the morning... if her hiccoughs stopped.

"Okay, this is the last one we'll try. Here, put this pencil in your mouth and bite down." She handed Usagi a simple wooden pencil and then picked up a cup of water. "Now, drink this." Usagi started to take the pencil out of her mouth, but Ami stopped her. Nope... leave it in. Okay, now drink."

::hic:: Usagi took several small sips.

They waited for several minutes, and when no more hiccoughs arrived, Usagi snuggled back into Mamoru's arms and immediately fell asleep. Ami and Mamoru were quiet for a few minutes making sure she was completely out before he spoke. "Her whole chest, belly, and back are aching. I've already healed her twice," he paused to do it again. "I had no idea it could be so bad."

"Well from what I've read, symptoms are a bit stronger with twins," she swiped at a pink bubble heart, which had landed on her cheek.

"I though Ikuko-mama was just guessing."

"Oh, she was. But she's right. I checked her with my Mercury computer."

"I didn't know it could do that."

"Well... it couldn't. Until I added some new programs. I just worry about her so much. I added every piece about pregnancy I could find and now I can tell just about anything."

"Like if the babies are both girls?" Mamoru asked quietly. "Don't tell me if you know... I want to find out together."

"I already know, but I figured you guys would want the whole ultrasound thing done so you could actually show pictures to people."

"Do you think that's safe?" Mamoru was worried about blood tests and anything else that could blow their secret.

"Actually I have a solution for that. I told my mom about the whole... Senshi thing." Ami shuddered. It had been difficult for her mother to accept sending her only child into danger. "Anyways, I was worried about it and I was working on the Mercury computer and I told her I was afraid the secret would come out if she went to the normal doctors. Anyways, when she was a resident she worked in the maternity ward, so she actually knows what to do. So I'm building a program and she's getting you guys in for the ultrasounds and stuff. But all the bloodwork has to be done in the base under the Crown Arcade, because she's not sure she could sneak it in. So I got what was needed and set it up while you guys were gone yesterday."

Having spoken more words at one time than she had ever spoken in her life, Ami needed a moment to breathe and congratulate herself. "Anyways, Usagi is gonna freak when she hears she has to deliver at home, but it's safer that way. I mean what if she snaps the doctors in half?"

Mamoru chuckled. "She could too..." He looked down at his tiny wife. She looked so young and innocent and childlike. She was never going to reach five feet, was far too thin, and her hair was a mess. To him, she was gorgeous. Being Sailor Moon gave her added speed, strength, and stamina, but she also used those attributes up faster than most during fights with Youma. He was glad they would finally have a break from all the fighting.

"You know we're moving right?"

"No one told me!" Ami would have remembered that.

"Don't panic. We're moving to the top floor. I bought it, and the floor below. I already have the people setting up apartments for the guys. They can't stay above the arcade forever. But our new apartment is going to be a four bedroom. I have someone coming in to tear down the wall between two of the apartments and turn the two kitchens into one giant one. The whole thing should be finished within a couple weeks. I can't wait to show her." He smiled down at Usagi and brushed a strand of hair off Usagi's cheek. "But when you said home birth I thought, what if we set up one of those rooms as a birthing suite? I can give you the money to get what we need."

"Hie. I can do that," promised Ami.

December 20

***Mamoru & Usagi***

On Friday afternoon, Mamoru picked Usagi up from school two hours early. They drove to the building where Ami's mother had her office and went in. "Usagi-chan, Mamoru-san, it's good to see you." She gave Usagi a hug, but was more formal with Mamoru as she didn't know him well.

They followed her to a small exam room where she took blood, but handed the vials to Mamoru. She asked questions about symptoms and gave them packets of information, and did a physical exam of Usagi. She measured the height of the tiny bump of a belly that had formed, and then she had Usagi undress from the waist down.

"This might feel a little uncomfortable Usagi. Mamoru hold her hand." She used a long wand that held a sensor at the top to go inside Usagi's privates and do the ultra-sound.

"I thought ultra-sounds were done externally?" Mamoru said, feeling Usagi's nails dig into his palm.

"Not at this stage. I need to get a good view to see if there are any differences in the placentas or the babies themselves." She pressed a button on the monitor and suddenly there was a rushing sound in the room. Usagi's heartbeat was loud, but there were two quieter, faster heartbeats. "Okay, look here on the screen. Here's baby A. And here's baby B. B is the boy and A is the girl. Ami was right; the girl is a bit smaller, but not in a bad way. I wish I could see it on here the way you can with her Mercury computer," she looked envious.

"You can see here, arms and legs are developing nicely, everything looks great. They are a bit smaller than if you were only carrying one baby, but they are perfectly healthy. I would say they are good and strong for three months. I'm going to give you some pictures so you can show friends and family, but Ami has others for you. She's been taking one or two a day for a while now. You have no idea how hard it was to keep her from spilling the beans."

Usagi was laughing and crying. "I wish I could record the heartbeats."

"It's already being done. They'll be on the disk I give you."

"I didn't know Ami knew the gender already." Usagi said. She pictured how the other girl had been quiet lately and understood why. "She's better than I thought. I knew she was hiding something, but this is so perfect."

"Thank you so much, Mizuno-san!" Mamoru said, completely unashamed of his tears as he stared at his children on the screen.

The doctor struggled to hold her own tears in, remembering when she had first seen Ami. She stopped the recording and removed the wand. Usagi gasped and she felt bad. She knew what the girl was remembering and wished it had never happened to the young couple... and that her daughter hadn't witnessed part of it.

"There are some things I do need to talk to you about before you leave. Go ahead and get dressed and we can talk in my office."

Usagi got dressed, but she was so happy she couldn't remember how to put her own underwear on and Mamoru had to help her. They both laughed and smiled and hugged.

"Okay," Usagi said when they entered the office. "I'm ready."

"Well..." The doctor looked over at Mamoru. "I know Ami had one discussion with Mamoru about this, but she and I are very concerned. Your blood, as a Senshi, is different from that of a normal human. You also heal faster. That's why you avoid hospitals, right?"

Legacy of Dark Endymion Character Guide
(More characters will be added as they appear in the story)

Main Characters:
Tsukino Usagi (Sailor Moon) & Chiba Mamoru (Tuxedo Kamen)
Mizuno Ami (Sailor Mercury) & Sasake Zoicite (South Knight)
Hino Rei (Sailor Mars) & Sasake Jadeite (West Knight)
Kino Makoto (Sailor Jupiter) & Yoshida Nephrite (East Knight)
Aino Minako (Sailor Venus) & Ine Kunzite (North Knight)
Kaiou Michiru (Sailor Neptune) & Ten'ou Haruka (Sailor Uranus)
Meiou Setsuna (Sailor Pluto) & Kazuo Haruki (Sun Knight)
Tomae Hotaru (Sailor Saturn) & Tsukino Shingo (Blue Moon Knight)

Current Enemies:
Wiseman
Prince Dimande
Saphir
Esmeraude
Rubeus
Petz
Calaveras
Koan
Berthier

Supporting Characters: (* means created character)
Furuhata Motoki & Nishimura Reika (altered)
Osaka Naru & Umino Guiro (altered)
Tsukino Ikuko & Tsukino Kenji - Usagi's parents
Grandfather Hino - Runs Hikawah Shrine, Rei's Grandfather
Mizuno Saeko - Ami's Mother, doctor
Osaka Nozomi - Naru's mother
*Osaka Mayumi - Mamoru's Favorite Teacher
Haruna Sakurada - Usagi's favorite teacher
*Officer Takahashi - Male cop; promises to keep secret
*Officer Sato - Female cop; promises to keep secret
*Aoto - Sailor Senshi Hour Host
*Yuna - Sailor Senshi Hour Host
*Miyu - Sailor Senshi Hour Host
*Yodu - Punk kid who feels entitled… rich

Animal Guardians/Guides: (* means created character)
Luna - Usagi's Guardian/Guide - Cat from Mau
Artemis - Minako's Guardian/Guide - Cat from Mau

In Crystal:
Beryl

Enemies who Cannot be Saved:
Metalia