Of Sunrays and Moonbeams
A Sailor Moon/Lord of the Rings fic
Celestial DreamBlaze
Kill Legolas!!

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Dedicated to Comet Moon, who pretty much gave me the last half of the chapter.. ::Sniffs:: I haven't talked to him in a long time.

Ooh.. and don't worry Asia-chan, this is dedicated to you too. Usagi Asia Maxwell is my new ::shudders:: muse... I'm starting to wonder if that was a good idea.. Ack!! Asia-chan I was just kidding..

::Runs as Asia tries to throttle Blaze::

Also dedicated to...

Becky, Sailor Fortune, silver star, Dragon, The Kuro No Tenshi, Za Kaze no Nisou, Megami no Auraleigh, Azhuraea Fluer, stormy12999, Linauri, Goddess-of-light, Wind River, Celes, Clear, Cicilia, - THANK YOU ALL FOR TAKING THE TIME TO REVIEW... specially to those who seem to be reading in school.. tsk tsk.. bad readers.. your not learning.. :P

Bluejello, *****, m_angel, Gekkani_Musouka, Dakki, * ~Star_Blaze~*, lilsaturnprincess, Meredith, Mars Fire Goddess, faith032385, Lilyusagi-chan, - gomen nasai... I'm sorry you had to wait so long for this story.. I hope it will be satisfactory.

Christina- I hope I didn't ruin the book/movie for you.

ScorpioNightShadow- thanks for not dissing this :P

*****- yup.. ::snickers:: that's part of the reason why I had Ru have no father.. the implications of it all..

Adyen- The reason why Usa is magickless will arrive.. err.. it might not make sense though..

Anneliese- truthfully... a Borimir/Usa/Legolas triangle didn't cross my mind.. the thought of Borimir/Sets intrigues me.. you could expect that.

Katlin Grace- thanks for the encouragement.. I think I need it.. O.O there are so many GOOD stories out there.. like yours..

Sirithdiliel- ::blushes:: there are a lot nicer sm/lotr out there.. but thanks

Butterfly- ::shakes head:: I'm not that good.. my teacher says I have a lot of grammar problems and I lack putting details.. so there.. you can't call me that :P..

SerenityLNguyen- truth was.. I was gonna put more input on the next chapter.. or this.. but thanks for noticing that...

Dracana Luna- ::smiles brightly:: yes I am home.. hehe ::sweatdrops:: sorry if I was taking too long.

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Again, I want to thank all those who reviewed and for having the patience for this next chapter.

Disclaimer: Ever heard the phrase, "they didn't have a pot to piss in," that means I'm REALLY poor.

Without further ado...

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Soup and dishes fell to the ground with a clatter. Groaning, Usagi clutched her head in pain.

What was happening to her?

Gods, did it hurt, she thought. It felt like she was dying, hell, it felt worse than dying. Her body screamed at the unseen force that seemed to pierce her skin, her head throbbed and felt like it would explode, her heart pounded deeply in her chest; filled with fear.

Fear of what?

Dimly she could hear voices calling to her, but listening itself was too much. She couldn't get a grip on reality, couldn't focus on anything but the pain she felt.

The others were terrified; they didn't know what to do. They watched as Usagi lay immobile on the ground writhing in pain.

Tears were falling down her already pale face, what was happening to her mama? Gingerly, Hotaru took a step towards Usagi, step after step.

Usagi screamed.

Hotaru faltered less than a feet away from her mother. What had happened? Hesitantly, she tries again. Hotaru could feel another well of tears fall, as Usagi, again, emit a piercing wail, she couldn't reach her mother, in distress, she recalled the pain Usagi radiated as she neared.

Somehow, she wouldn't be able to help her mother, not without causing more pain. Hotaru bit her lip. She couldn't stand it, seeing the hurt Usagi went through, she had to leave.

Setsuna watched worriedly, her hime-chan had just left and Usa was still crying in pain. The Time Guardian winced as Usagi's face contorted. She did not foresee this. A rising panic exploded in her chest, nothing was going right! Usagi was not supposed to experience this!

Usagi sobbed, it hurt so much she couldn't take it. It felt like someone was tearing her soul out, her very fiber of being.

Then, just when she thought she couldn't take anymore, she fell into oblivion.

With a suddenness that surprised them, a bright flash emitted from Usagi's brow encompassing her form.

When the light died down, the others watched apprehensively as she stilled, silently Setsuna goes forth. Fear reverberating in her heart, she couldn't see her breathe.

Filled with relief, Setsuna sighs as her hime finally inhaled. She watched soothed as Usagi drank in deep breaths of air.

She was asleep.

Setsuna frowned, gently picking Usagi up.

What had just happened?

Aragorn scowled, getting over his worry; he stepped arrogantly to Setsuna and took Usagi from her without a word.

Preoccupied, Setsuna was surprised to feel Usagi lift from her care. She watched Aragorn; she knew he still held bitter thoughts to her taking Usagi.

Silently, Aragorn takes Usagi too his quarters, the others followed, worried for the small blonde.

Gently settling Usagi on the bed, Aragorn glanced at the mark on her brow. It was that of an eight pointed golden star, it looked more like a sun, the star flashed with different colors at the tips of the rays, what lay within it was a silver upturned crescent moon that gently pulsed with an inner light. He watches as she slept peacefully, as if she had not experienced agony just moments ago.

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Bleary eyes opened to a new day as the sun rose from the sky. Usagi sat up.

What happened?

Shaking her head, Usagi could feel a splitting headache would soon come.

Looking to the left, she was shocked to find those of the Fellowship also in the room.

Aragorn slept in a chair close to the bed, a small trace of drool dripping lightly down his left chin. Usagi giggled at the picture. The mighty prince of Gondor drooling! (an: kawaii!!)

Gandalf looked awfully uncomfortable sleeping in that chair; his head was bent in the weirdest angle.

Usagi looked queerly at Gimli who clutched his axe in his sleep as if it were a teddy bear.

Letting her eyes wander around the room, she quirked her eyebrows at the sight of Setsuna and Boromir sleeping so close together. She'd have to drill her later.

Usagi turns to the sound of light snoring, sleeping in the corner, she saw five small forms huddled together. The four hobbits seemed to be surrounding their newfound little friend. Squinting, she became concerned; a small trail of tears were evident on Hotaru's face.

She then gazed to the left at the light sound that broke the silence.

Legolas had returned to the room, hoping to glance at the girl that stirred his heart.

Inquisitive eyes looked into his.

"What happened?"

A light frown adorned the elven-prince's face, "you do not remember?"

Confused now, she again takes a quick glance at the other occupants in the room, she tilts her head to the side, "should I?"

Shaking his thoughts of the adorable expression she made, Legolas thought, what should I say?

"You—"

Stirring from his chair, Aragorn woke to the sound of voices. He felt a light dribble on his chin. Realizing it was drool he wiped it away, embarrassed.

Looking to his sister, he reddened as he realized that she had just watched his every move.

She giggles as she tilted her head to the side, indicating she was not the only one.

Aragorn, if possible, cheeks flamed even more.

"Legolas."

Amusement twinkled lightly in his eyes as Aragorn greets him. It was not everyday you saw a Ranger caught in an embarrassing moment.

It was too much, Usagi burst into full-blown laughter at her brother's discomfort.

"Ren!"

"What," she questioned innocently, still giggling at Aragorn's reddened face.

The outburst managed to startle the others awake, in the background a certain wizard muttered of unwelcome alarms and cricks in his neck.

A bit disoriented, Hotaru's eyes immediately went to Usagi, a big smile lit her face upon seeing her all right.

"MAMA!"

Confused, Usagi caught her as Hotaru jumped on the bed.

"I'm glad you're alright," Hotaru exclaimed as she hugged her mother. She was terrified. Last night, she didn't know what was happening to her mother and it scared her, especially when it seemed that she could have hurt her mother as well.

Setsuna smiled relieved to know that Usagi would be fine. Looking to her left, she blushed lightly; she had fallen asleep so close to Boromir last night.

"Ahem," a voice interrupted.

Everyone looked to the door, an Elf stood at the door, and, "Lord Elrond and Lady Arwen have told me to inform you that the morning meal is ready."

Remembering all too well what happened last time, everyone weren't so eager to eat. Even if they were hungry.

Seeing as no one wanted to explain the thick silence, she turned to Setsuna. "Doushite?"

Setsuna squirmed uncomfortably, though Usagi seemed fine, Setsuna was still bothered by last night's behavior, as the Guardian of Time she should have been prepared, but this came unexpectedly.

"Setsuna?"

Sighing softly, Setsuna pushed her dark green bangs from her eyes, facing her Hime.

"You had an attack."

Leave it to her to be blunt.

Seeing Usagi's frown crease, Setsuna proceeded to inform Usagi what had happened last night.

An uncomfortable silence hung in the air, all stared at the blonde, seeking answers.

Usagi was disturbed; she could not recall the event, all she remembered was darkness.

She looked up and found that everyone's eyes were focused on her.

Aragorn could see that Usagi was scared; her eyes seemed to convey a fear of hurting the Fellowship. How he knew, he didn't know, but he couldn't allow her to doubt herself.

Through all this, Legolas watched thoughtfully.

"It'll be okay mama," came the quiet voice of Hotaru.

Usagi looked at her daughter, Hotaru's deep violet eyes calming her fear. Whatever happened, she couldn't let it get to her, she couldn't risk anyone, especially her daughter, to get hurt.

Wordlessly, she encompasses Hotaru in a hug.

Legolas watched as Usagi interacted with her child. What happened last night reinforced his thoughts of not wanting Usagi and her daughter to take part on this perilous task.

{You wish no harm come to her,} his mind whispered.

Legolas thought, it was true. It unnerved him that such a light would wish to take upon such an undertaking, the peril too great. She was bringing her child too! He could not allow it, though he was disturbed at the dark aura the child emitted, he in good conscience, could not help but like the little girl. The thought of them, of all the Fellowship, getting hurt brought a chill to his heart.

He will not allow it.

Legolas stepped up to her, a determined look set on his features.

Usagi smiled softly at Legolas, the sight of him calmed her more. Her smile dimmed at the set look on his face. Why did she have a bad feeling about what would happen next?

Before she could question it further, Legolas had to go and stick his foot in his mouth.

"Lady of Gondor. I think you have not truly considered the dangers this journey shall entail. Our quest shall cross with death, something two women of noble upbringing should face. I especially can not accept the thought of risking a child, one that is not even a tenth of the age of all the fellowship in this room, come to this, this peril where normal humans are weak. Allow the men and warriors protect you as it should be."

During this statement, Hotaru was a bit peeved at being called useless, but the reminder of her mother quickly brought pity to her heart. Fearfully, she grabbed her Hobbit friends and hid behind the many pillars, anxiously peering from behind her safety.

Usagi's eye twitched in anger, an unholy glint in her eye. 'How dare he presume that I would endanger my daughter!! Who the hell does he think he is? To have the gall to address her as if she were a damn child!'

Aragorn knew all too well the look on his sister's face. Rage. He could recall every moment that rage was ever directed at him. A road he wished not to take any time soon. Truthfully, it was scary to see someone so tranquil looking evokes such emotions from her small form. Staring at Legolas, who had a look of growing fear spark from the elven's eyes, he attempted to calm her anger.

Too late, he thought as Usagi walked up to the elf, a stance hell bent on exacting revenge. 

Why did he have this sinking sensation in his stomach? Legolas watched as she got up from her bed, her form stiff as she walked up to him. The look on the fair lady's face quickly changed. The pity looks her child, the lady Setsuna, and even Aragorn didn't help much either.

"Why you Royal Pain in the... Ru, close your ears, Ass. Who do you think you are to talk to me in such a manner? I would NEVER endanger Hotaru so needlessly. I KNOW that she'll be safer in MY care. I would have preferred she not be here," she shot a look at Setsuna, "but she is, and I can't really do anything about it."

Like the saying went, 'hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.' Usagi was doing a splendid illustration of it. Her quiet fury had caused Gandalf, and Elrond, who had joined them at the beginning of her tirade, to back up in fear. Women were formidable opponents, and to get in the way of ones fight would be nothing but death and suffering, Elrond knew, his mother-in-law could be one termagant lady at times.

Legolas held firm, he knew what horrors Sauron could bring, as Usagi didn't. He would never allow this light and her daughter to be exposed of the darkness that would rise.

"Women should no—"


Her eyes hardened further, a cold blaze of fire sparked her eye, she all but snarled out,
"Kami are you an idiot! You expect ME to stand around and act as if NOTHING is going on? When Middle Earth is at its darkest, you expect me to stay here in the safety of Imladris and care for my daughter? When there are hardships people could face? When I know I have the power to help? We may have only known each other for a while but don't you DARE condescend me on what to do! I have faced evil in my lifetime Oh-Idiot-Prince, more so than YOU can ever imagine. Never presume I am incapable of this journey! I am not some fragile woman meant to sit on a high throne and never lift a finger! Never in my life have I EVER abandoned my people, not when there is danger. I have seen, and fought, things even the BRAVEST of men have quaked in fear of. Don't you dare presume what my life is like! If worst comes to worst, I'll die for them, for the people..." Usagi's passionate speech ended her with tears. Stupid Idiot had to go and make her remind her of the things she saw and the pain people went through.

Hotaru's head was bent in sorrow, her mother had faced so much, and even if her memories were somewhat vague, she knew that she had once risked her life for her.

Aragorn stared in horror, his sister's speech held the raw voice of one who had seen too much. Through all his thoughts, he prayed for her safety, but it sounded as if...

He shook his head and glared at Setsuna, , it was all her fault.

Setsuna looked at Aragorn, knowing he was staring.

Aragorn stood paralyzed, it seems his sister wasn't the only one. Setsuna's ageless eyes held so much... pain, sorrow, and guilt... All for his sister. He sighed, silently forgiving her, finally realizing, admitting, that she had no more choice than she'd want.

Despite Usagi's convincing speech, Legolas had to go and dig himself deeper. (an: Abandon ship!)

"And what pray tell, Lady, have you ever witnessed," a quirked eyebrow graced his placid face, condescension showed plainly to Usagi, though, inside, he kept a wary guard at what would be revealed, "a robbery perhaps?"

Usagi growled, her hands just itching to wrap them around his slender neck.

Her anger forgotten, Usagi's eyes glazed of memories his question induced. Her face lost much of its hardness as memories clashed into her. Her pain and trials beat into her like a pounding wave that inundated and completely suffocated her of breath.

Legolas saw this and suddenly feared her answer.

Sad eyes gazed at him, depths so deep, he felt he would drown in that sorrow.

"What have I faced in my time? What? I have seen the deaths of people, kingdoms, and worlds. I have held the dying as they breathed their last as evil ran rampant. I have seen beings tortured just because they existed and been unable to prevent it. Even been tortured myself... I have seen poverty, hungry starving children begging on the streets. I have fought beings that have cared nothing of any save themselves and their own lust for power. I have had friends die protecting me from danger. I have even died myself, more than once, only to be brought back to fulfill a destiny that I cannot escape. I have fought evil in their most vile, disgusting and powerful states, even though I hate fighting for anger. And still I would not give it up, as I know that someone must, and would not wish it upon anyone. Fight on I have and always will. For love and justice, for I could never lay idle and let others fight and endanger themselves at my expense, or allow another to hurt while breathe still remains in my body. Yes I know evil and I will never again sit still while it runs rampant."

Not a sound was heard. Shock ran though the crowd as her tale was spun. But above all, Aragon and Legolas were the two most affected. It was all they could do not to break down weeping.

Setsuna closed her eyes in pain. Though she knew her princess hated this, hated to kill, Usagi had never once voiced it. The raw emotion that broke her voice all but shattered her heart. Guilt flowed through her veins, how she wished to grant that one gift Usagi had always longed for. But her role in life was far too important for such a sacrifice.

"As for my daughter, she was not as clever as she might think herself. I was going to say no, despite the pleading," She said this with a small smirk at her flabbergasted, if saddened, daughter.

"But I realized that her joining us, could help all of us. She is the keeper of a dark, destructive power herself, one that her pure heart must constantly combat. However, I realized that her burden, with the help of powers of my own could also be destroyed in the fire (a.n. Comet Moon's talkin' bout the glaive). She as well has special abilities that would come in handy."

"And if this is not enough proof for you, maybe an endorsement from Gandalf and Elrond would help. I believe one of the foes I did battle and triumph over is known to them."

She turned to the immobile duo and calmly stated.

"KAAOOS." The name pronounced as the beings name, not for what he created.

This had a severe effect on the two however. Both fell into their seats, barley remaining conscious at this revelation.

Needless to say, they endorsed her.

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Destiny watched, tears trailed down her pale face, the darkness of the Cosmos fitting her mood. She never meant to, really she didn't, but she was the only one strong enough.


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Boy did Legolas have a big mouth.. Hehe.. how will he patch up with the angered princess.. A task to great or will he overcome??

How'd you like.. Kinda short, I know, but well.. I hope it was okay. This story in thanks to Comet Moon..

Hoped you like and again thanks for the patience of waiting for this fic. Opinions and flames wanted (I wanna improve)..

Word of warning.. Ficcy will get slower cuz I STILL have to read the book.. and well I wanna follow the storyline as accurately as possible without taking too much..

Much mahal and alohas