A.N.: Well, here's a longish chapter for you people (I can't concentrate on my Math OR my English reviews…). It's longer than the other chapters combined! I'm hoping that I can get this part out of my system, and be able to study tomorrow. Can you believe that my Math final is on Sunday? Crazy, I tell you. More so than I am. ^__^ As a side note, there are several large paragraphs in this chapter. It is suggested that you increase the font size before reading. Sorry I couldn't tweak the spacing better.

PadFootCc: Well, here's the next part, so's you can see what happens next. Enjoy! ^_~

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If people don't like what I'm planning to do with the little pretties…tough cookies. Enjoy!

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Well, now I know why they call them school holidays: Holiday from school, so that fanfic writers can slave over their creations! I agree, Helios is pretty cute. Rawr. Too bad he's already taken…Um, I tried to explain Mamoru's 'asshole-ness' (pardon the language) in this section, but tell me if more elaboration is needed. I just may write an interlude of sorts explaining his behavior in more detail…^_~ Answers to your questions regarding the Senshi of Love and our poor Moony are down there too. The other questions…well, if I haven't answered them yet, I will later on. Thanks for your blessings on my finals! Kami-sama knows I'll need them…::grumblegrumblegrumble:: -_-; Enjoy the chapter!

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"So much sorrow…so much pain, Remus Lupin." She murmured, raising a gloved hand to brush over his haggard face, moving a lock of tawny brown-silver hair. Haunted golden brown eyes looked back at her in shock. "Soul crying out…more than human…Wolf?" A wince, and one hand went to her heart in pain, as the other was placed gently over Remus' own. "Yes…you are the one Cursed by the Moon. More than that, however, something more, else I would not have been drawn to you thus." She closed her eyes, speaking slowly with concentration, the tiara on her forehead emitting a faint golden orange glow. "Your soul-mate…your life…your Bonded. Gone…you believe him to be dead…" Pleading blue eyes snapped open and locked with his. "So weak…faint, nearly broken…but it is still there." She did not turn her head, but her raised voice was directed towards where the rest of the Senshi still stood. "Saturn, it's your realm? Yes, it is. Beyond the Veil, Sirius Black, so weak, still alive! The bond isn't completely broken, because he's still there. We can bring him back. We have to bring him back!" Her eyes did not waver, locked on Remus, whose eyes had filled with disbelieving tears at her words. "Believe." She said to him, the golden-orange encompassing her entire form, hair swirling and clothing ruffling with power as she stepped back a step. A faint shimmer appeared in front of Remus, a tattered and frayed cord of some sort, with a single shimmering thread, slender and taut, barely wider than a hair, leading off somewhere. The glowing Venus lightly touched this thread, infusing it with her power. This caused some of the frayed strands to wrap around the single thread, making it thicker, look stronger. Remus gave a gasp as the glow from Venus faded gently away in sparkles of golden orange, with it the visibly strengthened cord. He fell to his knees, burying head in hands as shoulders shook with sobs. Venus swayed dangerously, but steadied, kneeling next to Remus and placing her arms around him in a gentle hug.

"Siri…" It was muffled, but in the utter silence of the Hall, everyone could hear what Remus was saying through his tears and his hands. "He's…I…the Bond! I can feel him again! Siri's really there!" Molly Weasley gave a small sob of disbelief, as Tonks sat down heavily where she stood.

"Can you really?" Dumbledore spoke first, voice shaking slightly. He turned to the woman in silver, Cosmos, who had walked to his side during Venus' light show. "Can you bring Sirius Black back?" She frowned, thinking a bit, before gracing him with a dazzling smile.

"Yes, I believe we can Headmaster. Tomorrow, though, we still have introductions to do tonight, and it is late." Her eyes sparkled.

Dumbledore spoke with joy, in a trembling, laughter laced voice. "Then, my dear Lady, you have truly given us Hope."

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After everyone had shaken themselves out of their shock, and Remus had composed himself somewhat, Dumbledore conjured a large table at which everyone present could sit comfortably. "Now then," he began "I believe we have introductions to do?" With this, he introduced each person present, beginning with Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress, Transfigurations Professor and Head of Gryffindor House, and going through each of the professors and Order members present. Only three noticed Setsuna's narrowed gaze and slight jerk of the head when Dumbledore introduced Severus Snape, Potions Master, Head of Slytherin House, and Death Eater Spy. The Headmaster ended with "…and we heartily welcome you to Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry."

Cosmos stood, silver hair flowing gracefully and dark silvery-blue eyes sparkling. "We thank you for your welcome. My senshi and I look forward to aiding you in your battle against the Evil you face. I am Cosmos, Sailor Cosmos, also known as Serenity, High Princess of the White Moon of the Silver Millennium, Neo-Queen of the Moon and Earth, and this is my family and my Court. Endymion, High King of Terra, Neo-King of Earth and the Moon, my husband." The tall man with the black hair and blue eyes stood, giving a regal half bow before seating himself again. "Our daughter, Small Lady Serenity, Sailor Moon, Neo-Princess of the Moon and Earth." The silvery-pink haired girl with the impossibly red eyes stood and curtsied. "Her consort Helios, also known as Pegasus, High Priest of Elision and the Elysian Fields, Protector of Dreams." The young man who had caught young Serenity stood, light glinting off a glittering gold jewel in his forehead, and bowed. Wise golden-orange eyes gazed at the people in the room from under wavy white hair. "Minako, Senshi and Princess of Venus, planet of Love and Beauty. Leader of my Inner Court, with the power of light based on love." Venus stood, tossing her sparkling golden hair behind her and winking one blue eye at the assembled people. "Rei, Senshi and Princess of Mars, planet of Fire and Passion. Second in command, controller of fire and the Seer among us." The young woman in red stood and nodded sharply at the people, red highlights in her dark hair contrasting with the purple of her eyes. "Makoto, Senshi and Princess of Jupiter, planet of Lightning and Life. Third in command, wielder of thunder and an excellent cook." The tall young woman stood with a bounce in her step, brown hair in its ponytail swinging and emerald green eyes twinkling in greeting. "Ami, Senshi and Princess of Mercury, Planet of Genius and Ice. Fourth in command, with the ability to manipulate ice, and the resident strategist." Blushing lightly, the blue-haired, blue-eyed young woman stood and curtsied. "Hotaru, Senshi and Princess of Saturn, Planet of Death and Rebirth. Leader of my Outer Court. Her healing powers are unparalleled." The pale young girl with short dark purple hair and amethyst eyes stood, eyes lowered. "Haruka, Senshi and Queen of Uranus, Planet of the Wind and Sky. Second of the Outers, speed is her skill." The tall woman stood, short platinum yellow hair in disarray and a challenging spark in the navy blue eyes. "Michiru, Senshi and Queen of Neptune, Planet of the Sea and Grace. Third of the Outers, her music and art inspire." The elegant woman stood, a graceful smile on her lips, hair shimmering aquamarine, while her eyes were ocean blue-green. "Setsuna, Senshi and Princess of Pluto, Planet of Time and Space. Fourth of the Outers, she is the Guardian of Time, with secrets beyond measure." The tall woman stood, a small smile of mystery on her lips. Her long dark hair glimmered dark forest green, while her garnet eyes took in the seated witches and wizards, lingering slightly on the darkly hooded eyes of a certain Potions Master before moving on. Once she was seated once again, Cosmos continued with "I am sure that you have many questions for us; we will try to answer what we can."

Remus spoke first, still overwhelmed. "Si…Sirius fell through the Veil…how will you…?" He trailed off in a slightly shaking voice. Venus fielded this question.

"Saturn leads us through her Realm, though I guess Pluto would have to open the portal. That's her specialty. Cosmos gives the power, and I strengthen your Bond enough so that we can find your lover-boy!" She gave a victory sign, and Pluto visibly sighed in exasperation while Saturn shook her head slightly, a ghost of a smile tugging at her lips.

"I notice that the senshi of Uranus and Neptune have planetary symbols, Sailor Moon has a crescent moon, within the faint outline of the Earth symbol, and you have an eight pointed Star, Lady Cosmos. Why do the other Senshi have tiaras?" Sinistra asked, curious. Uranus and Neptune looked at each other, while Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter looked sad. Mars hid her expression. Saturn did not react, and Pluto tensed imperceptibly.

"The answer to that question is the reason we seek your assistance." Pluto said tersely.

"Ah, the personal business that you spoke of." Dumbledore said sagely. Cosmos nodded.

"If there are no objections to telling them?" She received none from her Senshi, and continued. "Uranus and Neptune have ascended their thrones because they are married." Uranus took Neptune's hand almost possessively. "Based on ancient Lunarian law, an heir is not crowned, even though they rule, until they are wedded. Upon their crowning, they receive their full powers, and a tiara is no longer necessary. The reason we are here, besides the fact that this Voldemort" Cosmos almost snickered at the winces the name brought about "person needs to be stopped, is that the four Kings are nearby…"

"Four Kings?" McGonagall spoke up, frowning.

"The Four Kings: Kunzite, Jadeite, Nephrite, and Zoicite, of the North, East, South, and West. My Guards. Generals, consorts and soul mates of the Inner Senshi." Endymion spoke up. "They were killed in the Fall of the Silver Millennium. We believed that they had turned to evil…falsely it turns out. The four Dark Generals were merely Beryl's clones…the Kings were never actually reawakened."

"Of what do you speak of, your Majesty?" Someone asked. Pluto stood, her key staff materializing out of thin air in her hands.

"My Lord…with your permission, I shall show them." At Endymion's nod, Pluto summoned a portal, through which the key events of the Senshi's lives involving the General-Kings were seen: the first meeting of Senshi and Kings, and the blossoming romance between the two groups in the Silver Millennium. The subsequent Fall of the Silver Millennium, Dark Generals at the fore of the attack. The death of each Senshi at the hands of her former lover, and the sacrifice of the Queen and the rebirth of the Senshi. The first battles against Beryl and the clones in the reincarnated lives were shown, and finally the deaths of the clones. It was clear that a long span of time passed before the next scene, because the outfits of the Senshi were different, and they seemed to have aged as well, though not by much. This showed a tiny fairy Queen, bearing a strong resemblance to Cosmos and Moon, in the center of a room made of crystal. As they watched, they saw the assembled Senshi (excluding Moon and Helios) transported to a dark, dank chamber where four men, battered, bruised, and bleeding sluggishly from various wounds, were chained to the walls. They were barely recognizable as the Four Kings. It was a hologram of sorts, because when the Senshi tried to move, they couldn't. Before their eyes a dark shape formed in front of each of the men, quickly changing and taking on their characteristics. Once the clones had finished, their first undertaking involved absorbing the essences of the four chained men, the true Generals. This was done in a manner involving swords through various vital organs. During the draining, the four tried to manipulate the energy flow into the clones in an attempt to change the clones enough so that the difference would be discernable, but apparently it didn't work. The transfer ended, and the four Dark Generals teleported away, leaving the dead and dying bodies of the true Generals, the Four Kings, behind. Here, Pluto closed the viewing portal. Venus had her head downcast, bangs hiding her eyes. Jupiter was very quiet and subdued, eyes dull. Mercury had tears falling silently down her face, and Mars was stony, only her stiff posture betraying her inner anguish. Everyone was quiet.

"My Generals, the Four Kings of Terra." Endymion spoke up, breaking the silence. Next to him, Cosmos laid her head on his shoulder in a show of silent support. One of his hands was entwined within both of hers. "After their…death…their souls were among those that strayed. We did not find this information out until much later." He took a deep breath, as if to brace himself. "What you have just seen, the power transfer? That caused a piece of the Generals' souls, as well as their powers, to be transferred to the clones. The manipulations that they performed with the last of their life energies did cause slight changes, but it wasn't enough. What little souls that the Dark Generals stole served to effectively mask their deception."

"All of our sensors, our Bonds, indicated that the Dark Generals were in fact our beloved." Mercury said softly. "For those reasons…we could not tell that Beryl's Dark Generals Malachite, Jedite, Nephlite, and…Zoysite…were not the Kings Kunzite, Jadeite, Nephrite, and…Zoicite…" Here she broke off in a soft half-sob as Endymion nodded in agreement.

"My link, too, with my protectors was fooled. I had felt great pain, as if the link had been broken, but believed that to have originated from their 'betrayal.' Little did I know…" Endymion sighed. He leaned his head to rest on Cosmos'. "This link, similar to the one that my Usako shares with her senshi, remained diverted to the Dark Generals after our reincarnation. Because the Kings' souls were sent to a different dimension, and the Dark Generals to our own, my soul instinctively latched on to the bits of soul that the Dark Generals still possessed." He smirked slightly, a sadly wistful expression. "The backwash of negative energy allowed the Dark Kingdom to capture me, time and time again, and turn me against my love. Even after the clones had been dispatched, however…I felt empty." Here, he looked up to explain. "In the Silver Millennium, my Generals and I grew up together much as the Inners and their Princess did. We were closer than brothers were, it seemed. In my incarnation as Chiba Mamoru, I grew up missing that closeness. When Usako offered me her love…I was afraid. I doubted my love for her; I felt that I was using her freely given light to fill that empty part of myself. That's why I was a bastard. I unconsciously tried to push her aside. Some part of me believed that she would be able to find someone who would truly love her, instead of merely using her as I thought I was. Much as it pains me to admit it, I doubted the purity of our love. So I broke up with her again and again, and even moved to America for college."

"The then-Prince was incredibly lucky I wasn't there when he broke Koneko's heart…" Uranus spoke up. She glared momentarily at the King, before Neptune nudged her in the side. Endymion smiled softly in the slightly irate woman's direction.

"During Usako's battle with Galaxia, she somehow figured out what I had been unconsciously doing. When we were brought back from Death once more, she confronted me; set me straight, so to speak." He turned and placed a kiss on the top of Cosmos' head.

"Damn straight I did." Cosmos said. "With the power that I was wielding at the moment, I read from his starseed what he had tried to do all along. Accessing Venus' powers of Love, as well as Mars' Sight and Pluto's Time, I showed my idiot lover that I loved him no matter what, come hell, high water, death and beyond. Nothing he could do would ever break that love, nothing, no person, event, deity could break our bond. Our love is True Love. Our souls were, are, and will ever be two halves of a single whole, as Uranus and Neptune are, as the Four Kings and my senshi are."

Saturn spoke up in a soft, sad manner to break the silence that ensued after Endymion's revelation and Cosmos' passionate speech.

"I was never supposed to Awaken, as the Messiah of Silence, and thus it is unknown whether or not I have a soul mate." A few of those assembled saw Cosmos' frown as Saturn continued. "Pluto, as the Guardian of Time, was forbidden hers by Them. Fate and Destiny."

"It is my Fate and my Destiny to remain the solitary Keeper of the Gates." Pluto said brusquely.

"Only until I have accepted my role as Cosmos, Setsuna." Cosmos said gently. "Now that I have, they can no longer control you."

"He is…was the Shadow King." Pluto said, stiffly. "As thus, he could not be tracked, even by our means." Here, Pluto gave a small, sad smile, remembering. Her eyes softened, unfocused. "We thought we were safe…It was our misfortune that Fate decided to 'drop by' unannounced. They were so furious…" Pluto seemed to realize where she was, for she looked up. The shutters were back. "As a punishment to me, they bound his powers, Fate and Destiny, and cast him into the Time Stream unguided, swearing I would never find him. Ever since, I have searched for him when I could. I thought I had found him, many a time through the Ages, but I have been wrong each and every time…" Here, Pluto gave a deep sigh, laced with pain. "I have finally accepted the inevitable truth…He has been lost to Time. Even you cannot find him, my Queen." Her tone said that the subject was now closed. "We are here," She stated, changing the subject, and getting back to business, "because there are two others that must be found, before the Four Kings can be Awakened, who were also sent here in error. Tranquility, the Prince of the White Moon, younger brother to Her Majesty Serenity, and Dimitrius, Prince of Terra, younger brother to His Majesty Endymion. Only with their help can we hope to find and awaken the Four. We have tracked their active powers to Hogwarts, in this time and dimension." Only the same three as before saw the turbulent emotions raging still in her eyes, saw the gloved hand clenched tightly around the key Staff, and of these two saw the third's unconscious reaction to her despairing words. Two pairs of blue eyes narrowed in calculation, before refocusing on the words now being spoken.

"What mean thou by those words 'this time and dimension'?" Pluto looked to Firenze, who had been the one to voice this question.

A.N. What, indeed…::feral smile:: Enjoy the chapter? Poor, poor Setsuna…don't worry, a later chapter will have an interlude regarding her romance with the Shadow King. Now that this part is out of the way, the antsiness (not a real word, but oh well) I feel has diminished somewhat. Next chapter, tentatively dated for Late Monday/Early Tuesday, will answer the centaur's question. History lesson time!! Any input on whom Tranquility and/or Dimitrius are?