It had been a total of three days since Selene was dubbed Sailor Moon. All of Crystal Tokyo was rejoicing. Selene was given a living chamber in the palace, so she could continue training without disruption. Everyday, Galaxia would meet her in the Gardens.
The Gardens were the only place in Crystal Tokyo completely cut off from the rest of the world. It was protected by a barrier of quartz crystal, but two senshi, Sailor Chi and Sailor Phi, made sure the flowers in the garden never wilted. In the center existed the Galaxy Cauldron. The Cauldron Guardian, a small sprite, was ever present in the area.
Selene looked around in complete admiration. Galaxia smiled, brushing a few strands of long, brilliantly gold hair from her face. "Selene, this is place where the stars are born, and where they finally return. Inside that cauldron lies the greatest power in the galaxy. It's called the Lambda Power. That power, not mine, Serenity's, or even the Cauldron Guardian's herself, allows the Sailor Senshi to be born over and over again, because a Sailor Senshi's starseed shines forever.
"Within you lies the power to control the Imperium Silver Crystal. I have my own crystal, the Sapphire Crystal. Within each princess of a set of Senshi lies the power to a certain crystal. One crystal, the Golden Crystal, is controlled by a prince."
Lessons were taught each day, most about the history of the Sailor Senshi. Galaxia taught her how to transform, and Selene passed each level, from normal to Eternal, with ease. At first, Galaxia amazed and slightly confused. Nevertheless, training was successful. But as time passed, it became more and more difficult for Selene to transform. This aroused Galaxia's suspicions.
It was during break one afternoon when Selene learned of other Senshi in Crystal Tokyo. A girl named Penelope was the head of the 'Inner' Planetary Senshi, Sailor Venus. Along with using her chain, her weapons consisted of a sword made of Imperium Crystal, a weapon that could break even diamonds and proved to be poisonous to it's victim.
Along with her was Ceres, Sailor Mars. She was an expert archer already and showed signs of psychic ability. Both were being trained by the young Sailor Kakyuu, Queen Kinmoku's daughter, and more than often, the Sailor Stars.

Neo Queen Serenity watched the developement of the Inner Senshi, relieved that Earth had protection once more. Her Asteroid Senshi rarely left the palace in the time of peace, but still she feared an attack. The Cauldron Guardian had come to her the previous day, looking distraught.
"Your Majesty, Chaos has been reborn..And the Cosmos seed is gone. You must hurry to rally all the soldiers before it's too late.."
"I heed your information. We will quicken our search," she had said.

She only prayed that they were in the Fates' favor.

Galaxia sat in her chambers, eyeing the tapestry on the wall. She knew the story it told by heart. She read the story over and over, using the symbols of planets as her guide. It told of how she, in her past life, was the strongest Sailor Senshi in the galaxy. She could have single-handedly destroyed it, but was stopped by Eternal Sailor Moon. It told of her possession by Chaos..
Galaxia narrowed her eyes. She hated that story. How dare the people of this solar system just..plaster it all over the place! How dare they! Well, they would learn. They would learn soon enough.
"Madame Galaxia?"
"Come in, Kakyuu." A young girl walked in, bowing her head in respect. Her long red hair swept around her form as she walked. Galaxia wrinkled her nose. She smelled of olives. "You're growing fast, my dear," Galaxia said in a honeyed voice. "Very fast...Do you have the Guardian?" She smirked as the girl sniffed slightly.
"Yes, Madame. She's in this," Sailor Kakyuu held up a small perfume bottle.
"Excellent. I suppose Chi sent you?"
"Yes, madame." Galaxia laughed.
"Leave here, little princess. And remember our deal." Kakyuu nodded sadly and left.

"Oh, Seiya-kun," Kakyuu sobbed. "What shall I do? Galaxia has threatened to steal mother's star seed if I do not obey her!" The elder Senshi, Sailor Star Fighter, held the young princess close. She rubbed her back gently.
"Do not worry, Princess Kakyuu, we will protect your mother...But you must tell Queen Serenity of Galaxia's disobedience. We do not need a repeat of the past.."
"But Seiya-" The senshi put her finger to Kakyuu's lips to quiet her.
"No buts."
Kakyuu gasped suddenly, drawing back from Star Fighter. She stood, glaring at the opposite wall. "How dare you intrude! Leave at once!" She exclaimed angrily. Star Fighter whirled around to see a shadow dissipate. Both of their hearts beating, they slowly left the room.
"Princess, I want you to go to Queen Serenity now.."

The sun shone through the crystal barriers protecting the royal gardens. Selene was sitting on a bench, frustrated. She had nearly snapped her transformation brooch in two. Why can't I transform today? She narrowed her eyes in frustration. Suddenly, a thought came to her. It was of a dream from the night previous...Selene focused on the dream, closing her eyes.

Selene was surrounded by fog. She found herself in her ball gown again. Searching the area with pristine blue eyes, she soon spotted a silhoutte of a woman. The figure was adorned in a cape and a suit similiar to that of her Senshi fuku. Selene watched, stepping forward. "Who are you?"
"Find Avalon.."
"Avalon? What are you?!"
"Goodbye, Serenity."

Avalon....the fabled world..
, Selene mused. Tossing her hair to the side, she sighed. I wish I knew the other Inner Senshi.. It was as if the three Fates had heard Selene's thoughts and smiled upon her. Out of the blue, Selene was knocked off the bench quite suddenly by a young woman. She had blonde hair, almost like Selene's, but it had a richer, more golden tone to it. Where Selene was pale in almost all of her features, the girl seemed to be a duplicate with a bit more color. The girl smiled apologeticly, holding up a discus.
"Sorry, training. I'm Penelope, and you are?"
"Selene."
"By the stars! I was wondering when we'd meet you! I'm Venus!" She grinned and held out her hand.
"Venus!" Selene exclaimed, nearly barreling the poor girl over. "I'm-"
"I know who you are!" Venus laughed. Suddenly, an agitated voice came from behind a row of dense shrubbery.
"Penelope! Do you have the discus yet?! We need to get Niobe used to training!"
"Oh, stuff it, Ceres! Guess who I fou-" She was cut off by the voice's sharp reply of "Who?"
Even as it was said, two girls became visible through the maze of tall bushes. One was tall with and had sharp but elegant features, as well as hair as dark as a raven's feather. She was dressed in a red fuku that Selene recognised as being in the Eternal stage. The other girl was a bit shorter, and her face was a bit softer looking. Deep blue, chin length hair framed her face to match her blue Eternal fuku. Selene recognised them almost instantly as she drew in a breath. She stood, helping Venus up.
"Mercury? Mars?" A memory flashed in Selene's mind briefly. A flashback, she decided, of long, long ago. Niobe stepped forward, looking her over.
"You must be Selene, Sailor Moon. Am I correct?" She blinked.
"Yeah.." Mercury smiled warmly, embracing her.
"It's been so long, Princess! But, why aren't you in your fuku?" Selene briefly hugged Mercury back before pausing.
"I can't transform today..," she began. "I had a dream.." Venus stepped forward, frowning slightly.
"You don't remember us, do you?" Selene shook her head. Mars cut in.
"It's okay, Selene..It might take a while. Last time, our memories didn't return until the crystal was awakened. And to do that, we need Jupiter."
Crystal..Jupiter..Oh! That brooch! I thought that had the crystal in it.., Selene thought. Mercury watched her with concern. Was there a possibility that she wasn't the true Sailor Moon? Mars looked to her, seeming to read her thoughts.
"Perhaps..you have the wrong starseed..," she suggested. "Our powers aren't reacting to you."