Title: A New Beginning

Author: Lady Angel

Disclaimer: I sadly do not own any of the Sailor Moon characters L , they all belong to Naoko Taekuchi (sp?) bless her creative soul! J So….don't sue me! If you did, all you'd get is some gum and lint. :-D

Why hello all! This is my first attempt at a Sailor Moon story, so please go light on me! Actually…my sister started this but she stopped and then my comp also crashed so all the data was erased(thirty pages of it!). Therefore I'm starting from scratch! ^_^; I hope you like it! (Warning: Slight violence and slight yuri [Haruka/ Michiru and Makoto/Minako] Don't worry, it's only slight!)

A NEW BEGINNING

It had been a year since the fight with Galaxia and the Sailor Star Lights had gone home to their planets. No one knew exactly what happened to Chibi-chibi, she had disappeared after the Sailor Star Senshi had left. Chibi-usa had returned to the future and Setsuna had once again taken control of the Time Gates. Haruka and Michiru had left on a road trip along with Hotaru, who became a child once more. They didn't know when, but the others were waiting for a post card after the wedding.

The inner senshi were in their last year of high school and Mamoru had gone off to America, dropping by every holiday or whenever he could. Minako had finally gotten Andrew to go out with her, after Rita had broken up with him. Makoto was dating on and off with a young man named 'Ken', who she claimed she knew from her old school. Rei was dating Chad, though the senshi wondered how she put up with his horribly written love songs. Ami was dating as well, it was a young man named Greg whom had left before when the Negaverse had been their current enemy. As for Usagi, well…she did get the occational greeting from Mamoru. But lately, she had been distant, worrying the senshi more than she wanted. And from here, our story begins.

It was a bright and sunny dayand everything was going well at the Cherry Hill Temple. At the moment, all of the inner senshi and Mamoru (who was visiting) were inside talking and having fun. All except for Usagi, who was looking out of the window with a glum look upon her face. Rei sat on the ground talking merrily with Minako when a heavy sigh emerged from her princess. She looked up and and then sadly looked at Minako,who, in turn,nodded knowingly.Rei plastered on a fake smile and looked upUsagi again.

"Hey, Usagi-chan! Why don't you come down here and sit with us?"

"Yeah, Usa! Don't be such a glum! Come talk with us!"

Usagi pulled her gaze away from the window and smiled sadly. "No thanks guys. I'll just sit here. I really don't feel like talking."

At that moment, Mamoru walked in holding a plate of cookies and Makoto followed behind him with a tray of several different cakes. "Oh! I thought I smelled something delicious!" Ami said who had previously been reading a rather large text book across from Usagi. Makoto grinned and set down her tray on the table, mamoru doing the same. "Yeah, well…I thought you guys might be hungry. Especially a little blonde haired bunny." As she said this everyone turned to look at Usagi. Usagi looked up and gave a small laugh. "No thank you, Makoto. I'm not very hungry."

"What?! You, not hungry?!" Makoto and Rei said at the same time. This surprised everyone. Usagi not hungry was like snow in the summer.

Mamoru walked toward Usagi and felt her forehead. "Well, she's not sick."

Usagi glared at him and pulled away. "I'm fine. Just because I'm not hungry doesn't mean I'm sick!"

Ami sighed and moved to sit next to her best friend. "Then what's wrong, Usa?"

"Yeah, Odango Atama. What's wrong?"

"What? Something has to be wrong now? I'm not hungry, okay? I don't feel like eating, is that a crime?" Usagi snapped.

Rei hopped up, fire burning in her eyes. "You don't have to yell, baka! We're just worried about you! And it's not because you're not hungry! Why don't you tell us what's bothering you?"

"Nothing's wrong, okay? I'm fine. Stop asking me. Why don't you guys mind your own business. Even if something was wrong with me I sure as hell wouldn't tell either of you!"

The others watched in shocked silence as both Usagi and Rei stood, both glaring at eachother. Makoto was the first to recover and quickly stepped between the the two to stop any further argument. "Hey you two, stop it now. Today is supposed to be a good day. We don't need any fighting. Rei if Usagi doesn't want us to get in her business, then don't. And Usagi, we're just trying to help. We're worried about you!"

Usagi took a deep breath and stepped backwards. "I know, I know. I'm sorry Rei, you guys, I just…I'm sorry. Uh…I think I should go. Besides, I'm sure Luna will be waiting for me. I mean, she is home alone. What with my parents and Sammy out on vacation. So..um…I'll see you guys later."

She walked over to Mamoru an hugged him, before giving him a peck on the cheek. "I'll see you later, Mamoru." Mamoru looked at her surprised. 'Mamoru?!'

The senshi were just as surprised as he. Usagi never called him by "Mamoru", it was usually some pet name or "Mamo-chan".

"Umm, okay…Usako…" He whispered as she pulled away.

Makoto shook her head, this was just way too much for her. And she was determined to get to the bottom of Usagi's strange behavior. "Listen, Usagi. Why don't you come to my house? Like a sleep over…umm…we haven't had one of those for a long time, ne?"

Usagi raised her eyebrow, startled by the suggestion. It was true, they hadn't really hung out that much since the whole Galaxia thing. "Okay…I guess. Sure. I'll meet you at your house tonight. Around six or something." Makoto gave a nod of approval and Usagi walked out of the door, purse in hand.

Everyone watched in dismay and concern as she left. "Well, I'd better get going. I need to get ready for me and Usagi's sleep over."

"Uh, yeah. Me too. You know, I need to study and all."

"Right, I'd better leave to. I have a date with Andrew tonight.

"I'm going home too. I need to call Usako."

One by one everyone left and on her way out, Minako grabbed Makoto's hand and gave her a "tell me everything" look and then walked away when Makoto nodded.

Rei sighed as she shut the door behind Mamoru, the last person who left. 'I don't know what's wrong with you Usagi, but I hope that you are okay soon. I'm worried about you, Odango.'

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Okay, so how'd you like it? If you do like it, please give my sister some credit. Her version was much better, of course, but I am still sticking to her ideas! I like flames too. I definitely don't mind the flames! Of course, I do LOVE god reviews. Well, thank you! See ya!

-Lady Angel

(June 27th, 2002. 2:32 p.m.)