A/n: I'm back. Swimming has started so don't expect a lot of updating.
The usual disclaimer applies.
Usagi sighed and trudged down the stairs heading towards the Defense Against the Dark Arts room. : I wonder if she will confirm what I saw. : Usagi thought to herself. She was not used to others invading her dreams unless it was of the gods or goddesses. She reached the room and knocked. "Come in." A voice called. Usagi stepped in and closed the door. She saw Professor Meioh sitting behind the desk. The professor gestured for her to sit in the empty chair. "So you wish to confirm what you saw in your dreams, no?" She asked. Usagi nearly fainted, but her training took over and she revealed nothing. She did not trust herself to speak, but only nodded. "Very well." Setsuna raised her hand and the key-shaped staff appeared. It glowed a garnet color and shot towards Usagi.
Usagi seemed to fall through time. She saw several lives flash in front of her. She saw the rise and fall of the Moon Kingdom, being reborn to the Tsukinos, dying against Beryl. She saw the fight against Ann and Alan, the struggle against the Heart Snatchers, the Dark Moon Circus, Galaxia and Chaos. She saw the deaths of her best friends and their rebirths. She saw the future as it should have been and her life in the Shiana Empire.
With a jolt Usagi found herself back in her own body and in the chair. Usagi smiled at Setsuna and ran to hug her. "It has been a long time hime." Setsuna said, while marveling at the strength in Usagi's arms. "Too long Sets." Usagi replied. "So tell me about your life in the Empire. Even Chronos could not penetrate the barrier that surrounded your world." Setsuna said. Usagi indulged a quick feeling of pride in her world. The Great Barrier was the strongest in the dimensions. It made her proud to know that even a god could not penetrate it. Just as she was about to start the five new girls and the two new teachers rushed in. As one they enveloped Usagi in a group hug. Enthusiastic greetings ensued and they all settled down to listen to Usagi's story.
Voldemort smiled and paced up and down his room. "Are the plans in order?" He asked Wormtail. "Yes, sir." "Good we will proceed with the plan. This Usagi will be turned to my side within the day." He cackled. Wormtail cowered in fear but went to carry out his orders.
Snape sat behind his desk and stared at the Dark Mark on his left arm. What should he do about the plans he had just heard. He couldn't just waltz up to Usagi and say, "The Dark Lord is planning to brainwash you and use you to destroy Harry". As much as he hated Potter he could not let either of them get hurt by the Dark Lord. Especially Usagi. He could not help it. Every time he saw her in class or in the Great Hall he just wanted to abandon all caution and carry her away with him. He had to do something about both things. First he would go notify Dumbledore and then would ponder subject b.
Usagi ducked the corner as she saw Professor Snape come up the stairs. She could not face him after truly discovering that her whole identity was a lie. She was feeling too vulnerable after that and anyways she got extremely flustered around him. What ever happened to the cold hearted Ilyena dhai'hava who did not let anything affect her. : But that was because I had a job to accomplish and I could not afford to break down. : Usagi thought desperately. (Or is it because you did not have anyone to love back then?) A tiny voice asked insistently. : Absolutely not. I loved the Emperor and his family. : Usagi shot back. (But not in the way you wanted to love.) The voice said again. Usagi could not respond to this and silently watched the retreating form of Snape.
The five girls watched from around the corner. They quickly ducked away and raced outside. "So are you positive he's the one?" Makoto asked Minako. "I am 100% positive." Minako stated firmly. "Did you see the way she looked at him?" Ami asked. "I did and I still can't believe how she's changed so much." Rei exclaimed. The five girls flopped on the grass. "No kidding. I can't believe that she grew up trained as an assassin." Ami gushed. "And to think that she is incredibly smart, talented and strong." Makoto added as an afterthought. "I think she has become more like the hime." Hotaru stated proud of her Usa-mama. "Who mentioned Koneko-chan?" Haruka asked coming around the corner with Michiru on her arm. "Oh we were just talking about how Usagi's changed a lot." Minako responded. "I don't blame you. She has changed a lot and for the better." Michiru said. "Did you know that she plays over a hundred different instruments and she knows over a thousand songs?" Michiru continued. "Did you also know that she knows so many ways to fight and that she knows a whole assortment of weapons?" Haruka gushed proud of her Koneko-chan. "The only thing I don't like is how Professor Snape keeps looking at her." Haruka growled, very much the protective mother. "I think she likes him, but is very confused." Minako stated, confidently. "You should have seen the way she looked at him. Besides I saw a gold band around them." Minako stated. "Oh really and how do you know this?" Michiru asked an eyebrow raised. "I am the Goddess of Love after all." Minako stated proudly. Haruka was about to reply when they heard screams from inside the castle. The seven transformed and raced towards the castle.
When they got there the Senshi were shocked at what they saw. Usagi was dressed in her assassin's outfit and stood with Sailor Pluto in front of the scared students and teachers. Forty death eaters stood arrayed in front of them. It seemed neither side wanted to make the first move until one of the death eaters said something to Usagi. Whatever he said seemed to piss her off very much. "You think you can defile the sacred name of my Emperor and get away with it? You are about to find out why I am the Ilyena Dhai'hava and the strongest in all of the centuries the Empire has been in existence!" She snarled. Instantly fire sprang up around her. "Devastating Fire Tornado!" She screamed. Instantaneously a column of fire twenty feet high and six feet wide sprang up. It split into smaller parts and shot towards the Death Eaters. They all shouted counter spells at the fire but none of it seemed to work. The fire consumed them all and five were left dead. Now they were the angry ones and this time they all attacked at once, with a flurry of curses. Usagi grinned and simply vanished. In her place was a black vacuum, akin to a black hole. It absorbed all the attacks, multiplied their power and threw the spells back at the Death Eaters. The thirty-five remaining scattered like ants. However some of them were not lucky and got the full brunt of the attacks. Fifteen fell down like wheat cut with a scythe. The Sailor Senshi had gotten over their shock and joined in the fight. "Deadly Scream, World Shaking, Deep Submerge, Silence Glaive Surprise!" The four outers called out. Their combined attacks managed to cut down three of the Death Eaters. The inners launched their attacks and vanquished two of them. Occupied with the Senshi the Death Eaters had neglected to watch Usagi and she had given them the slip. She readied a ball of silver and black mist. From the watching crowd Mayvar and Costria grinned. This was an attack uniquely suited to their Ilyena. "Poisoned Dragon's Breath." She whispered. Instantly the silver mist covered the entire room. To those on the "good" side it simply felt like a warm rain. The Death Eaters were another matter entirely. All of them fell to the ground clutching their throats and screaming their heads off. Finally all, but one of them died. The last one stood up much to Usagi's dismay. He glared at her and then grinned. "Avada Kedavra!" He yelled. Everyone screamed at her to get out of the way, but she couldn't move. The green light flashed towards her and she swore she could see her life flash in front of her eyes. Just as the green light was almost upon her fire coursed up in front of her. Usagi peeked open one eye and was shocked to see the Goddess Shiko standing there. The Hogwarts students and teachers were stunned to see this fire woman standing there. She wore a dress made of the colors of fire. Her hair was pure fire and her eyes were like glittering rubies while her face didn't seem to contain any distinct features. Mayvar, Costria, Jhavi, Elaina, and Colana immediately fell to the floor with their faces pressed to the ground.
The goddess stretched out one pale hand and fire leapt out to encircle the remaining Death Eater. He screamed in pure agony. ~ Now listen to me, fool. Your master destroyed my pride and joy of the Shiana Empire and he will pay. You will return to him and tell him that the Queen of the Gods has sent her Chosen Instruments to come after him. This is my revenge for the destruction of my sacred Empire. Tell him his days are numbered. When your master has killed you for failing in your mission Ava will lead your soul to the Place of Judgment where you will be stuck forever in the God's Hell. Now return! ~ She finished her instructions and made him return to the Dark Lord. Now she turned her unseeing eyes onto Usagi. Words seemed to pass between them, though none were heard, for Usagi nodded to the Goddess. With one last look around she vanished. Heads turned towards Usagi for explanations. Usagi sighed. Meanwhile the Sailor Scouts had vanished once more.
All of the professors, the Headmaster, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Usagi were gathered in the Headmaster's office. Dumbledore sat behind his desk and looked down his nose at Usagi. Usagi, however, was not going to start this discussion with herself having the disadvantage. She was too used to having the other person be at a disadvantage. So she immediately started the conversation. "I suppose you want to know what that was all about, so I will tell you." She started. Dumbledore and the others looked surprised, but nodded for her to continue. "The woman who you saw was my patron goddess. She is Shiko, goddess of fire and as firstborn daughter of the Elemental Mother she is Queen of Heaven. She was also the patron goddess of the Shiana Empire being that it was she who made the Empire. Because this Dark Lord destroyed the Shiana Empire she is extremely furious and will exact her own revenge. She is also one of the goddesses and gods who are famous for their revenges." Usagi explained, though she knew it would be difficult for these outsiders to understand the consequences of angering the Queen of Heaven much less any goddess. "But what did she mean about her Chosen Instruments?" Professor McGonagall asked. "Yeah, I thought Harry was the one who was supposed to destroy the Dark Lord." Professor Flitwick protested. She rolled her eyes and waited to see if any of them could make the connection. She saw understanding in Professor Snape's eyes and Usagi felt a surge of gratitude towards him for understanding. For a split second their eyes met and something passed between them that could not be described in words. The second passed however and Snape moved to look at the others. "Didn't it ever occur to you that Potter might be one of the goddesses Chosen?" he asked. For a moment it didn't sink into the others, but when they realized this they all seemed to have some kind of protest against this. Usagi rolled her eyes and asked Yanna for strength. "When Shiko wishes something to be done she will chose the best person suited for the job even if that person is the least likeliest to do the job. Since Harry and this Dark Lord are already destined to face off sometime why not just have him be the one to avenge the Shiana Empire." Usagi explained. Feeling tired and just a little annoyed she excused herself and left the headmaster's office.
Harry had noticed the little exchange between his sister and Professor Snape. He wondered whether Professor Snape had a thing for his sister. Never mind that, he would not allow that greasy haired, hook-nosed excuse for a teacher even come near his sister with those intentions. Not if he had a say in it. It never occurred to him that his sister might return the potion master's feelings.
A/N: Thank you to all those who reviewed. Sorry to have Harry be so mean to Professor Snape, but it seemed to be in character especially since he hates Snape. Please keep reviewing. I will try to bring in the Sailor Scouts more often.
Ava- One of the Twin Gods of Death. Ava brings dead souls to the Place of Judgment while Yava judges the souls. Elemental Mother- The mother of the two goddesses Shiko and Aliana and mother of Bali and Cira. She is worshipped heavily in the Shiana Empire and is revered and feared at the same time.
Usagi sighed and trudged down the stairs heading towards the Defense Against the Dark Arts room. : I wonder if she will confirm what I saw. : Usagi thought to herself. She was not used to others invading her dreams unless it was of the gods or goddesses. She reached the room and knocked. "Come in." A voice called. Usagi stepped in and closed the door. She saw Professor Meioh sitting behind the desk. The professor gestured for her to sit in the empty chair. "So you wish to confirm what you saw in your dreams, no?" She asked. Usagi nearly fainted, but her training took over and she revealed nothing. She did not trust herself to speak, but only nodded. "Very well." Setsuna raised her hand and the key-shaped staff appeared. It glowed a garnet color and shot towards Usagi.
Usagi seemed to fall through time. She saw several lives flash in front of her. She saw the rise and fall of the Moon Kingdom, being reborn to the Tsukinos, dying against Beryl. She saw the fight against Ann and Alan, the struggle against the Heart Snatchers, the Dark Moon Circus, Galaxia and Chaos. She saw the deaths of her best friends and their rebirths. She saw the future as it should have been and her life in the Shiana Empire.
With a jolt Usagi found herself back in her own body and in the chair. Usagi smiled at Setsuna and ran to hug her. "It has been a long time hime." Setsuna said, while marveling at the strength in Usagi's arms. "Too long Sets." Usagi replied. "So tell me about your life in the Empire. Even Chronos could not penetrate the barrier that surrounded your world." Setsuna said. Usagi indulged a quick feeling of pride in her world. The Great Barrier was the strongest in the dimensions. It made her proud to know that even a god could not penetrate it. Just as she was about to start the five new girls and the two new teachers rushed in. As one they enveloped Usagi in a group hug. Enthusiastic greetings ensued and they all settled down to listen to Usagi's story.
Voldemort smiled and paced up and down his room. "Are the plans in order?" He asked Wormtail. "Yes, sir." "Good we will proceed with the plan. This Usagi will be turned to my side within the day." He cackled. Wormtail cowered in fear but went to carry out his orders.
Snape sat behind his desk and stared at the Dark Mark on his left arm. What should he do about the plans he had just heard. He couldn't just waltz up to Usagi and say, "The Dark Lord is planning to brainwash you and use you to destroy Harry". As much as he hated Potter he could not let either of them get hurt by the Dark Lord. Especially Usagi. He could not help it. Every time he saw her in class or in the Great Hall he just wanted to abandon all caution and carry her away with him. He had to do something about both things. First he would go notify Dumbledore and then would ponder subject b.
Usagi ducked the corner as she saw Professor Snape come up the stairs. She could not face him after truly discovering that her whole identity was a lie. She was feeling too vulnerable after that and anyways she got extremely flustered around him. What ever happened to the cold hearted Ilyena dhai'hava who did not let anything affect her. : But that was because I had a job to accomplish and I could not afford to break down. : Usagi thought desperately. (Or is it because you did not have anyone to love back then?) A tiny voice asked insistently. : Absolutely not. I loved the Emperor and his family. : Usagi shot back. (But not in the way you wanted to love.) The voice said again. Usagi could not respond to this and silently watched the retreating form of Snape.
The five girls watched from around the corner. They quickly ducked away and raced outside. "So are you positive he's the one?" Makoto asked Minako. "I am 100% positive." Minako stated firmly. "Did you see the way she looked at him?" Ami asked. "I did and I still can't believe how she's changed so much." Rei exclaimed. The five girls flopped on the grass. "No kidding. I can't believe that she grew up trained as an assassin." Ami gushed. "And to think that she is incredibly smart, talented and strong." Makoto added as an afterthought. "I think she has become more like the hime." Hotaru stated proud of her Usa-mama. "Who mentioned Koneko-chan?" Haruka asked coming around the corner with Michiru on her arm. "Oh we were just talking about how Usagi's changed a lot." Minako responded. "I don't blame you. She has changed a lot and for the better." Michiru said. "Did you know that she plays over a hundred different instruments and she knows over a thousand songs?" Michiru continued. "Did you also know that she knows so many ways to fight and that she knows a whole assortment of weapons?" Haruka gushed proud of her Koneko-chan. "The only thing I don't like is how Professor Snape keeps looking at her." Haruka growled, very much the protective mother. "I think she likes him, but is very confused." Minako stated, confidently. "You should have seen the way she looked at him. Besides I saw a gold band around them." Minako stated. "Oh really and how do you know this?" Michiru asked an eyebrow raised. "I am the Goddess of Love after all." Minako stated proudly. Haruka was about to reply when they heard screams from inside the castle. The seven transformed and raced towards the castle.
When they got there the Senshi were shocked at what they saw. Usagi was dressed in her assassin's outfit and stood with Sailor Pluto in front of the scared students and teachers. Forty death eaters stood arrayed in front of them. It seemed neither side wanted to make the first move until one of the death eaters said something to Usagi. Whatever he said seemed to piss her off very much. "You think you can defile the sacred name of my Emperor and get away with it? You are about to find out why I am the Ilyena Dhai'hava and the strongest in all of the centuries the Empire has been in existence!" She snarled. Instantly fire sprang up around her. "Devastating Fire Tornado!" She screamed. Instantaneously a column of fire twenty feet high and six feet wide sprang up. It split into smaller parts and shot towards the Death Eaters. They all shouted counter spells at the fire but none of it seemed to work. The fire consumed them all and five were left dead. Now they were the angry ones and this time they all attacked at once, with a flurry of curses. Usagi grinned and simply vanished. In her place was a black vacuum, akin to a black hole. It absorbed all the attacks, multiplied their power and threw the spells back at the Death Eaters. The thirty-five remaining scattered like ants. However some of them were not lucky and got the full brunt of the attacks. Fifteen fell down like wheat cut with a scythe. The Sailor Senshi had gotten over their shock and joined in the fight. "Deadly Scream, World Shaking, Deep Submerge, Silence Glaive Surprise!" The four outers called out. Their combined attacks managed to cut down three of the Death Eaters. The inners launched their attacks and vanquished two of them. Occupied with the Senshi the Death Eaters had neglected to watch Usagi and she had given them the slip. She readied a ball of silver and black mist. From the watching crowd Mayvar and Costria grinned. This was an attack uniquely suited to their Ilyena. "Poisoned Dragon's Breath." She whispered. Instantly the silver mist covered the entire room. To those on the "good" side it simply felt like a warm rain. The Death Eaters were another matter entirely. All of them fell to the ground clutching their throats and screaming their heads off. Finally all, but one of them died. The last one stood up much to Usagi's dismay. He glared at her and then grinned. "Avada Kedavra!" He yelled. Everyone screamed at her to get out of the way, but she couldn't move. The green light flashed towards her and she swore she could see her life flash in front of her eyes. Just as the green light was almost upon her fire coursed up in front of her. Usagi peeked open one eye and was shocked to see the Goddess Shiko standing there. The Hogwarts students and teachers were stunned to see this fire woman standing there. She wore a dress made of the colors of fire. Her hair was pure fire and her eyes were like glittering rubies while her face didn't seem to contain any distinct features. Mayvar, Costria, Jhavi, Elaina, and Colana immediately fell to the floor with their faces pressed to the ground.
The goddess stretched out one pale hand and fire leapt out to encircle the remaining Death Eater. He screamed in pure agony. ~ Now listen to me, fool. Your master destroyed my pride and joy of the Shiana Empire and he will pay. You will return to him and tell him that the Queen of the Gods has sent her Chosen Instruments to come after him. This is my revenge for the destruction of my sacred Empire. Tell him his days are numbered. When your master has killed you for failing in your mission Ava will lead your soul to the Place of Judgment where you will be stuck forever in the God's Hell. Now return! ~ She finished her instructions and made him return to the Dark Lord. Now she turned her unseeing eyes onto Usagi. Words seemed to pass between them, though none were heard, for Usagi nodded to the Goddess. With one last look around she vanished. Heads turned towards Usagi for explanations. Usagi sighed. Meanwhile the Sailor Scouts had vanished once more.
All of the professors, the Headmaster, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Usagi were gathered in the Headmaster's office. Dumbledore sat behind his desk and looked down his nose at Usagi. Usagi, however, was not going to start this discussion with herself having the disadvantage. She was too used to having the other person be at a disadvantage. So she immediately started the conversation. "I suppose you want to know what that was all about, so I will tell you." She started. Dumbledore and the others looked surprised, but nodded for her to continue. "The woman who you saw was my patron goddess. She is Shiko, goddess of fire and as firstborn daughter of the Elemental Mother she is Queen of Heaven. She was also the patron goddess of the Shiana Empire being that it was she who made the Empire. Because this Dark Lord destroyed the Shiana Empire she is extremely furious and will exact her own revenge. She is also one of the goddesses and gods who are famous for their revenges." Usagi explained, though she knew it would be difficult for these outsiders to understand the consequences of angering the Queen of Heaven much less any goddess. "But what did she mean about her Chosen Instruments?" Professor McGonagall asked. "Yeah, I thought Harry was the one who was supposed to destroy the Dark Lord." Professor Flitwick protested. She rolled her eyes and waited to see if any of them could make the connection. She saw understanding in Professor Snape's eyes and Usagi felt a surge of gratitude towards him for understanding. For a split second their eyes met and something passed between them that could not be described in words. The second passed however and Snape moved to look at the others. "Didn't it ever occur to you that Potter might be one of the goddesses Chosen?" he asked. For a moment it didn't sink into the others, but when they realized this they all seemed to have some kind of protest against this. Usagi rolled her eyes and asked Yanna for strength. "When Shiko wishes something to be done she will chose the best person suited for the job even if that person is the least likeliest to do the job. Since Harry and this Dark Lord are already destined to face off sometime why not just have him be the one to avenge the Shiana Empire." Usagi explained. Feeling tired and just a little annoyed she excused herself and left the headmaster's office.
Harry had noticed the little exchange between his sister and Professor Snape. He wondered whether Professor Snape had a thing for his sister. Never mind that, he would not allow that greasy haired, hook-nosed excuse for a teacher even come near his sister with those intentions. Not if he had a say in it. It never occurred to him that his sister might return the potion master's feelings.
A/N: Thank you to all those who reviewed. Sorry to have Harry be so mean to Professor Snape, but it seemed to be in character especially since he hates Snape. Please keep reviewing. I will try to bring in the Sailor Scouts more often.
Ava- One of the Twin Gods of Death. Ava brings dead souls to the Place of Judgment while Yava judges the souls. Elemental Mother- The mother of the two goddesses Shiko and Aliana and mother of Bali and Cira. She is worshipped heavily in the Shiana Empire and is revered and feared at the same time.