Rylie stared out on the kingdom ruled by Neo-Queen Serenity and felt a tug at his heart. He was standing on top of a tall building watching the people below and he saw a happy family walking along the sidewalk. 'Happy family, huh?' He thought closing his eyes. Rylie had no family, no real family. Damien claimed that they were brothers but Starfrost, one of Damien's other servants, had turned good and told him who he really was. Supposedly, Drake, the first Lord Darkstar, had kidnapped him when he was a baby from the home of a Mr. and Mrs. Chiba. Rylie had held on to that fact so tightly it hurt him. Knowing the last name of your parents didn't really help much in the way of family. When he had noticed the blatant corruption of his only love, Rylie had fled Darkstar's domain and come here. Crystal Tokyo. For some reason that gigantic palace drew him towards it, like a magnet. Reaching beneath his shirt, he pulled out a silver crescent moon shaped pendant on a chain. This was his only tie between himself and his mysterious family. That and a melody he could barely remember.

        Turning away from the bustling streets of Crystal Tokyo, Rylie prepared to jump from building to building. He found this somewhat amusing and it was simple for him, for some odd reason. Leaping to the nearest rooftop, Rylie silently freed his mind of all the things that troubled it, giving himself to the feeling of the wind through his hair. 'Free…' He thought in an elated silence.

                Neo-Queen Serenity screamed at what she saw before her. She had summoned the Silver Crystal to do the daily city scan, but before she could grab it, it split in two. The two halves became crescent moons, one silver and the other gold. Serenity stumbled back from the pedestal she would've placed it on as they glowed with an eerie light. Sailor Pluto, the only Sailor Soldier who still had her powers, stepped out of the light. "Pluto? But I thought you had to stay in the 5th Dimension with the Gates!" The solemn warrior nodded sadly. "Yes, but my task takes me here, to get these crescents." Serenity gasped. "Do you know what happened to the Silver Crystal? I have no clue what just happened here!" Pluto reached out and took the two crescents. "You will remember as soon as I leave to deliver these why I must. It all started when you were only twenty-one years old. Remember?" Pluto stepped back into the light and then she and the light disappeared. The queen stood there in silence for a moment and then memories she never had rushed into her head. Memories of her and Darien's first child, a golden haired boy with blue eyes. He was so even tempered and hardly ever cried. The only time he cried was right before they took him away, Drake and Lilith, those evil…. Her eyes filled with tears at the emotions that accompanied those memories. Just then, Endymion rushed into the room, a shocked and pained expression on his face. Serenity turned to him and sobbed. "Pluto just took the crescents so she could deliver them to Rini and, and…." She burst out crying and her love ran over to her, shushing her. "Serenity, I just remembered what today was. It's the nineteen year anniversary of the day that he was taken away." Serenity's sobs wracked her body as Endymion just held her, silently swaying as a single tear slipped out of his eyes.

                Meanwhile, Rini was enjoying her Saturday off from classes. She, Lea, Kylie, Marina, Lee, and Zach were all lounging in the courtyard, waiting for their parents to arrive. Kylie was wondering at finally meeting the queen and king and Marina was studying the data she had collected from the battle the other day. Rini sighed heavily. Lea looked up from the doodle she was drawing of all of them. "What's up, Rini?" The pink haired girl shook her head. "I was just thinking about that guy that saved us the other day. He seemed, a I dunno, kinda familiar for some reason." Lea's pretty eyes narrowed in thought. "I didn't recognize him from anywhere."  Zach was leaning against the nearby tree and he said this right before he yawned. Lee snorted. "No one asked you, spike." Kylie joined in taunting the sleepy head and the others chuckled at their antics. They all stopped when a group of adults walked through the gates. A tall woman with her long brown hair pulled into a ponytail was the first one into the courtyard. Kylie jumped up and ran to her, giving her a brief hug before they both waved at everyone else. They walked away, both of them talking excitedly. Next came Raye, Chad, and the two younger children in the family. Zach yawned again and stood up, stretching. "That's my cue. Later." He walked casually over to his family and greeted them. Marina snapped her new laptop shut and stood also, seeing her mother walk in. "Farewell, everyone." She said curtly as she went to greet her mom. Mina and Andrew came in screaming their children's names. Lee and Lea both shook their heads before waving at Rini and hurrying to the excited adults. Rini didn't really expect her parents to come, since they really never lived up to the parent thing anyway. So when Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion strolled in, wearing street clothes, Rini squealed and ran over to them. "You guys came! YAY!" She hugged them both before they could say anything. Serenity smiled slightly. "Of course we came, Rini. Why wouldn't we?" Rini shrugged and tugged them over to the tree. "Sit, sit!"  She said as she plopped onto the ground. Her parents sat, gracefully, across from her. Endymion cleared his throat. "So, how was your first week?" Rini sighed and launched into a detailed report of what had happened that week. They listened attentively, making comments at the right moments and looking shocked where they should. Rini finished with another sigh. "Yeah, I had a great first week!" Serenity chuckled. "Well, you've already obtained the inner Neo-Team. And about twice as fast as I did. Congratulations on that one."

                Rylie stopped leaping from building to building and sat on the edge of CTU's main building. He was watching as the group of teens dispersed to their parents, all except the pink haired one. He narrowed his eyes at her. 'She seems so familiar.' It was her hairstyle that was the dead give away. Sailor Neo-Moon had worn that same style the other night and always actually. "That girl is Sailor Neo-Moon so the others that were with her must be the Neo-Team!" Rylie muttered this to himself, still watching the girl below. A pang of longing shot through his heart as he watched her embrace the two adults, her parents. Saddened by his lack of family, he turned away and prepared to leave. Suddenly, a black wrap hole appeared down in the courtyard. He felt the sudden energy flux and whirled around. 'Aria!' He thought, recognizing the energy signature immediately. Down below, Sailor Negamoon was stepping through the hole she had created. Her eyes were totally red and glowing maliciously. "Ah! So I have located the elusive royal couple! Prepare to face the wrath of Darkstar, fools!" Rylie felt this sudden urge to jump in and save the pink haired girl's parents. So with a grand flourish, he leapt into the fray, landing between Aria and the couple.

                Rini saw the flying figure of the man before her parents did and immediately recognized him as the one that had saved them. As soon as Negamoon had appeared, the original Sailor Scouts had reached for their non-existent transformation items. Rini was way ahead of them and called to her comrades. "Neo-Team! Transform, now!" All across the yard, Lea, Lee, Zach, Marina, and Kylie looked over and nodded. They all called in unison,

Moon Crystal Orb Power!

Venus Crystal Orb Power!

Mars Crystal Orb Power!

Mercury Crystal Orb Power!

Jupiter Crystal Orb Power!

          Their parents watched in shock as their children transformed into the newest generation of Sailor Soldiers. When their transformations ended, Neo-Moon motioned them all over. Standing in a collective group in front of their queen and king, the Neo-Team prepared to make their speech. Negamoon had other plans. "Oh spare me the dramatic speeches, Neo-Lameos! You're worse than your parents were with all the flashy transformations and whatnot." She turned to the man, who was unarmed and dressed in civilian clothes. "Rylie, why are you defending them? What are they to you? They're the enemy!" Serenity burst into tears when Negamoon called the man Rylie. She ran to him. "Rylie! It's been 19 years!" She cried, stopping a few feet away from him. Rylie's stern face softened. "M-mother?" The sobbing monarch nodded and threw herself at her long lost son, holding him tightly. Endymion hurried over, too. "Son, we've missed you." He said with misty eyes. Rylie just nodded, afraid his voice would betray his true feelings. Neo-Moon, along with all the Neo-Team, stood in shock. "Mama! Papa! I have a brother?" She cried, totally surprised. Negamoon didn't like this at all and the red flared and died in her eyes. They were their normal violet again, filled with tears of betrayal. "Rylie, they're the enemy!" She cried at her love. Rylie pushed his mother behind him and prepared to fight. "They're my parents and I'll do anything to protect them! Even betray Lord Damien!" Aria looked hurt, very hurt. She shook with sobs and Rylie's resolve failed him. "Aria, don't cry. I still love you, but I love the real you, not what Darkstar made you." Aria suddenly looked back at him. "If you love me then you would do anything for me! Even kill your parents, the sworn enemies of Darkstar!" Rylie looked down at his feet. "No, Aria. If they are the sworn enemies of Darkstar, then as their only son so am I." Aria let her tears fall silently for a moment before a strong black aura surrounded her. Her eyes flared back to red and she pointed at Rylie. "You have made your choice, brother! I shall destroy you, descendent of the Moon Kingdom and all who stand here now!" Damien's voice spoke through Aria's body and she began gathering energy in vast amounts. Neo-Mercury put up her visor and scanned her. She paled out. "She's too strong! We can't fight her!"  She cried over the roar of the gathering energy. The others traded dull expressions of defeat. Their parents stood behind them, hoping to the stars that they were strong enough to at least shield them.  Neo-Moon had a plan. If that man was her brother, then he had the power of the moon in him too, right? So, if Aria launched that Crystal Orb stealing attack, Rylie would awaken as a knight. She rushed to him so he'd be prepared for what was to come.

                Rylie's head and his heart were in total conflict. His head told him he had to protect his family and all innocence, but his heart told him not to fight Aria, his lover.  Fists clenched, he fought the urge to scream out in frustration. Suddenly, Neo-Moon, his sister, was beside him. "Rylie, I have a plan. Aria will launch a Crystal Orb stealing attack if I know anything about her by now." Rylie nodded slowly, knowing what the scheme was that Aria was executing for Darkstar. Neo-Moon smiled. "Okay, you have the power of the Moon running through your veins, just like I do. So, when she launches the attack, the team and me'll shield mama and papa and the others while you stand here and take the hit. If I'm right, your Crystal Orb will appear. All you have to do is reach for it when it does appear." She paused, seeming not to want to say the next part. "It'll hurt really, really bad though, but it will get better, ya know? If you do this, you can save her. Stop Darkstar and save Aria!" She whispered this last part and Rylie finally looked at her. She looked like their mother, but her eyes were a shiny red. Her face was full of concern and she barely knew him! The love of the pure heart was unconditional. Rylie smiled sadly and cupped his little sister's face in his hands. "I'll do it, little sister. For Earth, the Moon, my family, and Aria." Neo-Moon burst into tears and hugged him suddenly. Rylie pushed her away gently after a moment. "You'd better go save mom and dad, huh?" He wiped her tears as he said this. She nodded and jogged away, preparing the team for their energy shield technique. Rylie was filled with a sort of numb happiness. He'd found his family and he knew how much they all loved him. He turned to face the vortex Aria/Darkstar had created. She finally stopped drawing energy and prepared to release it all. "I shall kill you all in one swoop! DIE!"

Darkstar Crystal Knife!

          The knives of energy rushed at the huge group of people and the strong energy shield created by the Neo-Team stopped them. One headed for Rylie who stared at it blankly. He blinked once before it hit him, thinking, 'How ironic is this? I'm taking this pain to save everyone I love and to betray my once brother.' When the bolt of black energy hit him, he heard screams echoing in his ears. They weren't his screams, but his mother's. He saw her fall to her knees, screaming something about the crystal. He smiled at Neo-Moon before falling into the pain filled void of his mind.

                Endymion joined Serenity's sobbing figure. He kneeled beside her and held her shaking form, crying silently himself. They had just found and lost their long lost son all in one day. Neo-Moon stepped over to them to reassure them that everything would be okay. "Mama, papa, he'll be fine. He's like us; too strong to fall when his loved ones are in trouble. He'll survive, like you guys always did." With that, she motioned for her team to take their positions in a circle around Aria. When Rylie obtained his powers, they could do a combined attack and weaken her too much for Darkstar to stay. Then Serenity could heal her with the crystal. Neo-Moon didn't know that the crystal had split in two and that Serenity couldn't use it any more. She took the position nearest her brother and spoke to him as the Crystal Orb formed above him. It was a clear Crystal Orb with a white crescent moon at the center. The white wings were traced with silver and glimmered in the late afternoon light. "Rylie, brother, please fight this! Without your help, we can't save Aria. Come on! Reach out for the light in front of you." She grabbed on of his limp hands, squeezing it reassuringly.

                Rylie, drifting through his own mind, heard his sister's sweet voice and felt her hand squeeze his. Softly, sighing mentally, he searched for the light she spoke of. He spotted the white, glimmering light and forced himself towards it. His physical hand reached for the orb and Neo-Moon smiled, backing away. A white transformation pen appeared with the Crystal Orb on the top. Rylie's crystalline blue eyes snapped open and he grabbed the stick, calling,

White Moon Crystal Orb Power!

        Shimmery white ribbons shot out of the orb and swirled around him. They formed his navy blue suit with the white sleeve and collar cuffs. A white crescent moon was on the front of the suit. The back of the cape has navy blue with a white crescent moon and the other side of the cape was white. A beautifully crafted sword with a silver hilt appeared in a shimmer of white light and he ended the transformation with a slash of that sword. The Knight of the Moon stood there, holding the Blade of Selenity in his hands. Neo-Moon nodded towards the empty position in the circle. "We're going to try a combination attack, Knight of the Moon, and we'll need your help." He nodded and sheathed his sword. She nodded and they all joined hands. Auras of their respective colors appeared around them as they channeled their energy into Neo-Moon and the Knight of the Moon. Aria was staring at them, a confused expression on her face. She/Darkstar had no clue what was happening. "What are you fools doing? This is silly!" She/Darkstar crossed her arms and waited. The Moon sibling's eyes opened (oh yeah! They were closed before) at the same time. He locked eyes with his sister and nodded. They turned back to Aria/Darkstar and cried,

Ultimate Neo Ray!

        A beam of pink, white, yellow, orange, red, light blue, and green shot out of Neo-Moon's and the Knight's hands. Then everything seemed to move in slow motion. The beam raced towards Aria/Darkstar, her eyes went back to normal and the black aura disappeared. The glare of the beam hid this from everyone, but the Knight of the Moon heard her scream and it was just Aria's scream. Making contact, the beam threw her body all the way into the outer wall of the courtyard. She slumped to the ground, her energy and Darkstar's extra powers gone. Gaping at the damage they had done, the Neo-Team stood frozen in wonder. Silence hung in the air as the Knight of the Moon ran to see if she could still be saved. "Aria! You're going to be okay, right? We promised to die together, remember? I'm not ready and I know you're not either." He fought his tears as he gripped her gloved hands in his. She opened her beautiful violet eyes to him. "Darkstar deserted me right before the beam hit. He didn't protect me." She coughed up some blood and he wrapped his arms around her. "Don't die! I'll save you, somehow!" The Neo-Team had collected around them now and Neo-Moon knelt next to them. Her eyes were filled with tears. "This is all my fault! I shouldn't have thought up that stupid plan! I'm sorry!" Neo-Venus turned away, bawling her eyes out. Mars was the nearest shoulder so she threw herself at him. He blinked and patted her back gently. Neo-Mercury scanned Aria's dying body and put the visor away sadly. "The only way we can save her is with the crystal or a miracle." Serenity was in tears and shook her head at them all. "I can't. It's gone."  A shocked silence followed in which the Moon Knight looked deeply into his love's eyes, Neo-Moon continued sobbing, Neo-Venus kept crying onto Mars's already soaked shoulder, and all the others watched on the edge of tears. Neo-Moon was staring at her brother and his lover when she saw the white rose petals start to drift past on the breeze. She stood up and looked up at the school and she gasped. Helios was standing there, surrounded by a golden light and holding the Golden Crystal. She stared at him as he leapt down and landed right next to the couple on the ground. "Knight of the Moon, your wish may not be enough to save her, but if all these people wish too…." He trailed off and looked at them all in turn. His eyes met Neo-Moon's and stayed there. She stepped over to her brother and put her hand on his shoulder. "We can do this, brother." Then looking over her shoulder at the others she said, "We can, right? We all have to want Aria to live and she will." They all closed their eyes. Neo-Moon turned back to Helios, smiled softly, and nodded. She closed her eyes and let all the feelings of apology for her plan causing Aria's near death overwhelm her. Her brother silently prayed as he clasped his love's steadily getting limper hands.

Helios held the Gold Crystal towards Aria and listened to the wishes of all these people. He directed the crystal to do their bidding. Its glow brightened and then traveled to Aria's body, glowing within her until her eyes flickered open. Since everyone's eyes were closed, no one but the priest noticed this. He smiled at her and mentally spoke with her. "Aria of the Negamoon, you must promise to never do the bidding of evil again, here and now." "I promise never to follow Darkstar into the darkness of evil again." Helios withdrew and power of the Gold Crystal and the light faded. He shimmered with a golden light and disappeared. Aria squeezed back on her love's hands and his eyes snapped opened. "Aria, y-you're…." "Alive." She whispered, finishing his sentence. He pulled her to him and held her silently. Neo-Moon opened her eyes when he pulled away and smiled. Then she turned, expecting to see Helios there. Disappointed with the emptiness of where he was, she sighed. Looking up at the sky, she smiled. Everything had gone as it should've that day. She had found out she had a brother, knocked Darkstar's plans once more, and saved the life of the innocent the evil lord was using. And when the moon rose that night, full and round, it seemed that there was twice the light shining down on the Earth.