Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or Harry Potter, and I am not making any money off this. If I was do you think I would be sitting here writing this?
Author's Note: Well first off I need to say thanks to Warube, who is my beta for most of my fics. Arina you know you would be on here too if I was sending you this fic but I'm not.
Next on my list of things that need to be said: Thank You to all of you who have read the last three chapters. I am glad to know you have all enjoyed reading this fic. Also, to the reviewer (sorry can't remember your name) who said it takes a lot of courage to put a fic like this up, my response to that is: It takes a lot of courage for any author to put their fic up on the net for others to read. To me, as long as people enjoy what is written, then I have done something right.
Now, I will apologize for taking so long to write this chapter. You see my Muse decided not only would she leave me high and dry for more than a week, half way through writing this chapter, she insisted that I start again. What you see below is the second version, which I believe is MUCH better than the first. But I swear my muse is out to get me. Hope you enjoy this next chapter.
Chapter Summary: Usagi remembers more of her past, but when the memory of her mother's death returns to her, she realizes something that could change her decision in returning to Hogwarts. More than one war is brewing, can Usagi trust those she has trusted for so long? Or will she learn that her dead love had something to do with the past she has forgotten?
Elite Aurors
Written By: Lenna Silverstar
Chapter Four: Packing, a Letter, and a Revelation
Crimson washed along her pale skin, as she slowly stepped closer to the bathroom behind her. This had not been what she was expecting. What was worse was the fact that it was completely her fault for not bringing in her change of clothing into the washroom with her. Now she had to deal with a very embarrassed Remus Lupin, when it should not have happened. Lightly she pressed her back against the washroom door, while her eyes lingered on Remus.
No words came to thought as she tried to stammer an apology and slip back into the washroom. Usagi watched as Remus walked over to the doorway leading into the living room. Breathing a sigh of relief, Usagi quickly changed into her clothing and wished more than anything to find away around the problem at hand. How was she going to deal with this? It wasn't everyday your old school crush walked into your life again, fell asleep watching over you, and woke to see you standing in nothing more than a towel.
Moving through her room, Usagi made her way to her dresser, slowly pack the clothing she needed for the coming term at Hogwarts. As if she had no need for half the stuff she had kept, Usagi made sure to leave them in their places while taking on that which she needed most. She had only picked a few robes, a silver robe with a large crescent moon across the back with a golden full moon crest on her left shoulder. She chose a pink one, two black ones; in her opinion it was hard to teach the students when you were confided to a robe that could easily be used against you in a duel. In the end the students would know how to use the robe to their advantage, or how it could bring about your own death. One would not believe the robe could be dangerous, but Usagi and her friends had trained many years without the robes, and now would teach the students the uses of a robe in combat.
Pausing at the doorway, Usagi turned back to look around her now partially empty bedroom. It will be odd to return to Hogwarts. But a promise is a promise. I never break my promises. She thought to herself as she turned and walked into the other room.
"Remus, I…"
"Usagi, I'm sorry about that."
"Why are you sorry? I moved you into my bed for you to get at least a few minutes of comfortable sleep. I was the one that forgot you were there." Usagi stated giving Remus no room for argument. "Here, these should fit you. We all wear men's clothing; it is easier to move in. They were given to me a while back, but they are a little too big for me. And they look like the right size for you."
Looking down at the clothing Remus thanked Usagi and left her to herself while he changed. Sighing she turned to look around the room, it was not a good morning. First with her waking to shock the heck out of her old friend, but now she was regretting her choice to leave the base and return to Hogwarts. It wasn't an easy choice to make, not everyone knew the full reasons on why she left. Remus only knew half of them, and she wasn't about to tell him the truth, not when she had done so well with forgetting everything. If it meant to loose him again, she would rather him never find out ever.
The bookshelf called to her for packing, though she would have rather left the shelving the way it was. She knew else wise. Half the material she intended to teach the students would be covered in the select books she had kept, ones she didn't expect any student to buy. Not that any parents would allow their child to read the books she had needed throughout her Auror training. Slowly she began to pack the books away; one by one her shelves became empty, while only four were left behind. A soft smile washed over her face as she looked at them.
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"Exactly what am I going to do with these?" Usagi questioned Sirius and James as she dropped the four books in front of them at breakfast that chilly Christmas morning. Her brilliant blue eyes sparkling with joy as she looked sternly at the boys.
"We thought you could use it to teach your friends a lesson, so that they wouldn't always make you cry." Sirius replied, as James smacked him upside the head. "Well, it's a sorrow to see such a pretty lady in tears. And besides, then we won't get into so much trouble if Usagi is pulling pranks as well."
"Well you've got a thing or two coming Sirius Black. I do not pull pranks on my friends. And if they should make me cry, it is absolutely none of your business." She smiled standing up, taking the books with her. "Happy Christmas" She called as she sat down with Ami and the others, who had taken to joining Usagi at the Hufflepuff table that morning.
"Interesting new collection of books you have there Usagi." Ami stated as she took up one of them and began reading the cover. "You aren't seriously planning to hex any of us are you?"
"Heavens no. Sirius and James thought it would be a thrill to have me hexing my friends, so that the attention wouldn't be on them for a while." Usagi replied as she looked around the room, as the owls flew in, one landing in front of her.
Silver wrapping and a golden bow accented the golden crescent moon on the top left hand corned of the box. Quickly, Usagi placed the package on her lap, and looked at the tag. Do not open unless you are alone! She read silently, as she looked at her friends with concern. Without much warning Usagi stood up and walked away from her friends, they would find out if it concerned them, she would always tell them.
The Common Room air hung around her chest as she anxiously took at seat in front of the fire. A sudden chill had her call in a blanket before opening the new present of sorts that had come at breakfast. Her hands shook with anticipation as she began to unwrap the package. White light washed over the room as she tore away the pieces, but it bothered her little. It was mild compared to the brilliant white light that had covered her back in her second year at Hogwarts. When she had learned of the Silver Millennium and about her mother sending her to Hogwarts.
Inside the package held two things. A small golden crown with the Royal Moon family sigil on it, normally she would have expected something like that to be kept until she was old enough to care for it properly. The only other time she had heard of a crown being delivered or given to the Crown Princess was if something had happened to the Queen. Her breath caught tightly in her chest as she picked up a small computer like screen.
Dearest Daughter, A hologram of Queen Serenity appeared talking to Usagi. I know you are having a wonderful time at Hogwarts. Your Headmaster has made it clear that he wants me to be informed on your progress. Normally I would have waited to give you your gifts when you returned in June, but circumstances have occurred, and now I am forced to give you the Crown of the Moon Kingdom.
Though I am sure you have no idea why it has come to this, as I have kept the dangers of our world away from you. Much like Professor Dumbledore keeps you and your friends safe. I promise you, my dear, that you will be safe. Please stay with the Senshi, and do not loose faith in them. They are there to keep you safe.
I fear my time here is ending, and when you are old enough, you and Prince Endymion will one day Rule the Earth and Moon. If anything should happen from the time you get this and the time it takes for Albus to inform you of my decision, I am sure I will no longer remain on the Moon. (This sentence makes little sense. Perhaps "By the time..." would work better.)
At the end of term, you will return home like always, there you will be coronated and become Queen of the Moon. My beautiful daughter, I will live always in your heart and soul. Do not fear being along, for you are never alone. Please know that you will be in my heart always and forever. Do not fret, your Professors will know what to do should anything happen to me.
Goodbye my daughter.
Be a great ruler, and rule with kindness and love.
The hologram faded, leaving Usagi sitting in the Common Room tears streaming down her face. She was a sixth year student, how could she possibly become a Queen at such a young age? Her training as a Queen had only begun a few summers ago, now she was expected to take the thrown when her mother died.
'Momma?' She thought to herself as she held the crown in her hands and knew she would never see her mother again. She would learn what had caused her mother's death and she would see the end of those who had brought about her rule so early.
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"If only I knew then." She whispered to herself as she heard the door behind her click shut. Turning Usagi found her self staring involuntarily at Remus, she had never seen him look so handsome before. It was one thing to see Remus Lupin in typical Wizarding robes, but to see him standing in an officer's training uniform was another. He looked great, if he didn't look so sickly. The olive green shirt clung to his chest, but the pants fell loosely around his waist and legs. The dark chocolate brown leather boots sat just below his kneecaps, as the pant legs bunched up at the top. The silver crescent moon necklace fell along his neckline.
"Hungry?" she questioned him, as she headed over to the doorway that would lead out of her quarters and into the training centre.
"Yes actually." he replied as she led him out into the training court.
Orders were being yelled left right and centre as the two stopped a moment to watch the new recruits who had shipped in that morning. Haruka was issuing the orders for their first drill training, while Michiru and Setsuna were setting up the timed drills for the second stage Aurors. A small smile spread across her face as they continued on their way to the galley. The joys of running a base were great once all the glitches and problems were ironed out, and Usagi knew best of all what it was like to be a Major, who also managed to klutz out every now and again.
"You're quiet this morning. You aren't still embarrassed about walking back into your room in a towel and finding me there are you?" Remus questioned.
"No, just more memories I had blocked away coming back." Usagi answered quietly. She had not told any of the Senshi as she had promised to; they were as shocked as Usagi had pretended to be that summer.
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The train pulling into Kings Cross Station, as the students slowly departed. Goodbyes were made and promises to see each other the coming term with loads of new adventures to share. However for Usagi and her friends, their trip had not ended, they would have to make another trip to a remote location that was most forgotten, one that if found would bring about the destruction of the Silver Alliance between the planets.
A silver car awaited the girls in the parking lot of the station, while they said their final goodbyes to their friends from school. As the car took off, Usagi looked back to see Lily, James, Sirius and Remus waving goodbye. Her heart leapt into her throat at the idea of what was going to happen when she returned. Albus had pulled her into his office that morning to inform her of what had happened, that danger was sure to follow her coronation, but if she needed anything all she had to do was let him know.
The city faded away as trees took up the scenery, but Usagi hardly took notice. It was always the same, a hidden temple built by the architects of the Moon Kingdom, sealed with the Power of the Silver Crystal, and the magic of the Senshi. Only they could ever find it, and only they could ever be the ones to open the teleporter that would return them to the Moon Palace. It was a miracle that no one had found it yet, and Usagi prayed that no one would find it any time soon. She could only imagine the chaos that would ensue should the Temple be found.
The car slowed near a clearing on the side of the road. A thin track led from the roadside into the deep forest. Though the driver insisted that he come with the girls, they insisted otherwise, telling him that they had walked along that very trail many times before, and that no evil could befall them while they were on the sacred land. Of course that didn't mean the driver wanted to believe how safe they were, all he knew was that the Dark Wizards were gaining strength and that no one was safe. Usagi couldn't help but laugh at the wizard's last remarks, as she led the group away from the car.
"If you're sure you won't be needing my assistance." He called towards them, but they were already deep into the forest, and a magical silence fell upon them. Nothing outside the trees could be heard, while any muggle or wizard alike could hear nothing within the trees.
"Usagi?" Setsuna questioned, her garnet eyes held sorrow much like that in Usagi's eyes.
"Don't worry Setsuna." Usagi replied with a smile on her face as she led them into the Temple of the Moon. "We are always being watched."
Much to the confusion of the others, they began their journey back to the Moon. A silver pattern exploded around the girls covering them in large bubbles until they fell into a deep sleep. Once they were asleep, they would be carried through the sky, unseen, to the Moon Palace where several guards and maids would be waiting to insure the girls reached their rooms until they awoke. But this journey was going to be much different.
A white light exploded in front of Usagi's eyes, as she jumped from fear. As soon as the sleep cleared from her eyes, and her senses returned to her, she knew that danger was upon them. 'Oh Professor, I could use some help now.' She thought, as she drew her wand to look at her attacker in the eye.
"Give it up you puny little brat!" a man dressed in a black robe exclaimed.
"I take no orders, especially not from those who refuse to show their face." She retaliated, as she quickly dodged the killing curse that had hit her guard. "Now, I have no idea how you managed to get here, or why you are here, but I insist that you leave this place and never return."
The man cackled as he knocked Usagi down with a disarming spell. As she fell backwards, she felt the world slip between her fingers. This wasn't like spending the afternoon in Defence Against the Dark Arts, this was worse. Suddenly her body was wreaked with pain, as she shook on the floor. All sounds stopped, all but the beating of her own heart, which was beating so fast and so hard that she was sure it was going to explode. The world around her slowly went black, before she saw the light, not the light that led to heaven as many believed, but the light of the Silver Crystal, the only thing that would help her in the end.
Her eyes opened, as she weakly crawled to her knees. As her vision cleared she could see the man shielding his eyes from the light. If she could manage to stand then she could use the crystal, but she was weak and knew it would be dangerous. The concern of her friends echoed in her ears, as she locked her eyes with those of her assailant's.
"Get out of my Palace." She whispered harshly, and knew the words carried far enough for her attacker to hear. As if ordered the man disappeared, while she collapsed to her knees from exhaustion.
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Her eyes widened in shock as she took a seat at the officers' table, Remus seated beside her. She had forgotten much of her return home that year, what with all the issues she had to deal with becoming Queen. The portal had been closed off in the Temple of the Moon that very same year, but now Usagi was sure that there was more than just the one. How else did the King of Earth journey to the Moon for the yearly peace conferences?
As if on cue the doors swung opened and a large black dog ran through the galley, stopping only when they were in front of Usagi. Releasing a heavy sigh, Remus stood up and walked over to the dog, who seemed pleased with himself. Many of the recruits were shocked that such a dog could manage to get into their base unless he was brought with the newcomer, who obviously knew the dog.
"You are a stupid dog Snuffles" Remus chided as he took the letter that was clasped tightly in the dog's mouth. "Off with you, I'm sure you can find Usagi's room, it's not like you ever forgot her scent."
Usagi giggled as she stood up as one of the recruits ran up to the table. "Yes?"
"We saw Black Ma'am"
"Did you? Well if someone had come on base then why aren't the alarms sounded? And why has no one informed any one of my officers?" Usagi questioned harshly, "And I see no sign of Sirius Black. And if he is found on MY base you will bring him to me, and I will deal with him. Am I understood?"
"Yes Ma'am."
"Good now return to your duties so I might have a peaceful breakfast…on second thought," Usagi smiled down at Snuffles, "I would like you to take Mr. Lupin's pet to my quarters, and then you can return to your duties."
Taking their seats again, they watched as Snuffles went off with the recruit while they were left to have their breakfast. Usagi was sure to pack a small plate for Sirius so that he would have at least something to snack on while he explained how the hell he had managed to make it onto her base, find them, and then manage to give Remus the letter without so much as a sign of humanity.