Chapter 1...

Seven years later....

The 21 year old Woman, walks out of the airport terminal, and takes a deep breath.'Home again...its hard to believe I've been gone for so long...'

"Will Miss Paige DarkChild, please come to the desk? Would Miss Paige DarkChild please come to the desk?, there is a Phone call for you" a voice over the speakers announced..Causing the young woman to look up and slowly make her way to the Front Desk.

Seeing the uniformed attendant, the young woman moves closer, "I'm Paige Darkchild, you have a phone call for me?"

"Certainly Miss Darkchild, One moment please." the Desk lady says, picking up the phone and pressing a button, handing it to Paige.

"Paige DarkChild Speaking, who is this?"

"Pagan...Its Susan."

"Oh hey Sets, what's up?"

"I'm calling to tell you, that the house you wanted is ready, I've made sure all that you have requested has been brought in and arranged to your instructions."

"That's wonderful, you're a great friend Sets...Tell me, how is she?"

"There has been some conflict Pagan...all are restless, and tempers are high at the moment."

At hearing this, Paige DarkChild's eyes darken from a light gray to heavy silver. "They have caused her pain once more haven't they...Sets listen....meet me at my house, I don't want to talk about this in such a public place.." Dropping her voice to a low sinister tone says "And Setsuna, you WILL tell me everything of this..." Giving the Phone back to the lady, Paige DarkChild nods her head slightly in thanks and goes to retrieve her bags.

DarkChild Manor, 5 minutes later.....

Pagan DarkChild, silently slipped out of the shadowed doorway of the N- Space, to stand in front of the large Oak door, of her new home, her single suitcase clutched tightly within her hand.

Looking down at the large Black tom cat, Pagan replies "Well Tal....we're home..What do you think?" getting nothing more than an irritated flickering lift of the big tom's tail, Pagan grins then unlocks and opens the Door.

Stepping inside the hallway and closes the door behind her and the cat. Looking outside for a second, Pagan then turns to the Cat, "Okay, Coast Clear..Make yourself comfortable...I'm going to go change out of these clothes before Sets gets here."

"Just Don't take too long Pagan...I do not relish, spending much time with that particular Sailor." a Deep Masculine speaks, as the big Tom cat closes his eyes and visibly relaxes his muscles, suddenly starting to grow and expand in side and power.... Suddenly with a flash of dark light, where one sat a semi normal looking Tom cat, now sat a large Black Panther, a Silver Crescent moon gracing his majestic forehead.

"Don't worry Tal, I won't be long...and knowing Sets, she will be here shortly, now go prowl around the house if ya want, then meet me in the Leisure Room in 5 minutes." Pagan tells her Feline Guardian and Best Friend.

Picking up her Suitcase, Pagan travels up the stairway and into her personal bedroom. Looking around the young woman smiles in satisfaction 'seems Sets knows my style well.' Crossing over to the King sized four poster Cherry wood Canopy bed, Pagan Sets her suitcase down and begins to change into more fitting clothes. Once finished she proceeds to hang the rest of her clothing inside the walk in closet, putting up her suitcase, then once more looking around the room, her silver eyes gazing at the Large beds, with accompanying Black satin bed curtains, Antique Oak Dresser, Crystal Chandelier, and exotic Prussian Rugs.

Silently shaking her head, once again reminding herself to thank her friend, the Young woman turns and ventures back down the Stairs, knowing full well the impatience, her Feline companion can have, especially regarding any of the Sailor Soldiers.

Walking into the 'Leisure Room', Pagan slowly sat down in a large black leather Over-stuffed Chair and gazed at the fire, burning cheerfully, her thoughts turning to deeper darker points, a slightly scowl marring her beautiful features...this is how Tal'lan found her as he gracefully walked into the room, laying down beside her chair.

Pagan absently reached down and softly began to scratch behind the large panther's ears, when she suddenly felt a familiar sensation run down her back, feeling that she was no longer alone in the room...

"Welcome Setsuna, thank you for coming, its been awhile..."

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