Chapter 19: Tying It All Together

Ami finished bandaging the last of Mamoru's injuries and sat down in a nearby chair, gratefully accepting a drink from Rei. All of the Senshi had gathered at Mamoru's apartment. They were waiting for everyone to arrive before discussing the last battle.

There was a knock on the door and Rei answered it, ushering Minako and Makoto into the room. Minako pushed Makoto to the last vacant chair and sat protectively at the brunette's feet. Mamoru glanced around the room, satisfied that all were present.

"Okay, now that everyone is here," he began. "What is going on, Setsuna- san?"

The Time Guardian smoothed out her purple skirt, avoiding the eyes of the other Senshi. She debated how much should she reveal. Sighing, she lifted her head.

"As you all know, Celeste is the reborn form of Shinsei Tennyo. As Sailor Sol, she is one of the oldest entities in the universe, coming into existence once this system was formed. As the Guardian of Time, Sol and I met each other and became good friends.

"She was reborn at the start of the Silver Millennium as Shinsei Tennyo a few years before all of you. While she held a position in Queen Serenity's court, most of her time was spent traversing the system, watching for any sign of danger."

"But who's Charon?" Usagi interjected. "That Scorpios person said that Jonathan was really was left of Charon. What did he mean? Who are these people?"

Setsuna gave another long sigh. "Charon was the fiancé of Shinsei Tennyo during the Silver Millennium. He was the prince of Pluto, lord of its moon Charon. He was also my brother."

There were several gasps around the room.

"You have a brother?" Makoto asked.

"I had a brother," Setsuna replied sadly. "He and Tennyo went on a mission to stop a new enemy for reaching our system. They were captured. The enemy tried to turn Charon to their side, but my brother killed himself before weakening completely. Sol was able to defeat the enemy and she teleported herself and Charon to the moon.

"However, the Negaverse had already attacked. Sol, already weak from battle, killed herself out of grief. However, the spirit of Queen Serenity sent them to be reborn in the future. However, Charon's psyche shattered. The part of him that had succumbed to the Negaverse was reborn as Scorpios. The other part became Jonathan. Unfortunately, it seems that Scorpios has most of Charon's power."

The other Senshi sat speechless, awed by the tale that they had just heard. However, Ami recovered first and glanced at Setsuna with questioning eyes. She cleared her throat.

"What does Scorpios want with Usagi-chan and Celeste-chan?" she asked.

"Scorpios knows the powers that Usagi-chan is the Moon Princess and the power she can wield. Celeste-chan, as Sailor Sol, is also very powerful. And, in his own sick, twisted way, Scorpios is still in love with Sol and is using Jonathan as a hold over her."

"So, what's the plan?" Haruka asked gruffly. "Sol has gone after Scorpios alone. After seeing what has happened to Mako-chan and the others, I don't think she can handle this alone."

"But Celeste-chan told us to leave her alone," Usagi interjected.

Haruka gave the blonde a scornful, disbelieving look but a gesture from Setsuna cut off her venomous reply.

"I know where they are going," the Time Guardian replied. "If we hurry, we can help Sol."

"What about the Timeline, Setsuna-mama?" Hotaru asked, her violet eyes filled with concern.

She smiled at the girl she had raised with the help of Michiru and Haruka. "Let me worry about the Timeline, Hotaru-chan," she said gently.

Michiru exchanged a worried look with Haruka, but both remained silent as the Guardian of Time stood up. "If we are going to be of any help to Celeste-chan, we must go now."

Usagi jumped to her feet and she watched the others stand as well. "Right," they chorused. Then, everyone transformed.