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Author's Note: Okay, I started 2nd year college so it's been tough to write the next chapter of this fic. It's been annoying really to have to wait this long. I also almost lost the whole chapter. I couldn't find it anywhere on the computer, but I did find it and now I've got it complete. However, I hope my muses remain for a little while longer so I might be able to write more than just one chapter and make you wonderful readers wait so long. I know how it can be when you have a story that you really like, and it hasn't been updated in forever. So now I give you chapter five of Elite Aurors.
Chapter Summary: Usagi and Remus learn how and why Sirius came to the secret base, and then make their journey to the Temple of the Moon. Why? Because Usagi needs to make a stop off at home, in hopes to answering the question that's been bothering her since the end of her sixth year at Hogwarts. Even with the new answers, will Usagi Tsukino, Auror and Major, be able to confront her past and help teach the students of Hogwarts?
Elite Aurors
Written by: Lenna Silverstar
Chapter Five: The Moon Kingdom
Usagi stood up after all the recruits had returned to their duties. Looking down at Remus, who took to standing soon after, the two made their way back towards her room. They spoke little about the letter that was clutched tightly in Remus' hand, or of how Snuffles had managed to get onto a secure base, though they were both plagued with the same questions.
Opening her door, Usagi walked inside her living room to see a rather large black dog sprawled out along her white couch. Coughing, as if refraining from shouting, Usagi wiped out her wand, and tipped the couch over, sending Sirius flying. A small smile spread across her face, as she returned the couch back to where it was. Taking a seat, Usagi motioned for Remus to join her, while watching the black dog growl what seemed like human profanity for his mouth.
"Now," she flicked her wrist placing a silencing charm on the room, "Sirius you're going to tell me how you found the base, and then how you got on it. I may be able to keep the recruit Aurors from tracking you, but that doesn't mean they'll believe me for long."
"Dumbledore said I needed to get that message to Remus. And since all the other Order Members are off and doing something, I was the only one left to take it. That's why I came. How I came, I apparated then turned into a dog. It's not hard to get passed them when they have no idea that I'm an anigmus." Sirius replied, much to Usagi's distain.
"I could easily inform the Ministry of your illegal anigmus form Sirius. Do you have any idea how much work it has taken me to keep this place secure from muggles, witches, wizards, and the Ministry? I allow NO ONE on my base unless they have direct permission from me. Even Remus had to wait until I came to speak with him. How did…never mind that, I'm sure Albus told you were to apparate so that you could find the base." Usagi replied, looking over at Remus who was reading the letter. "Well?"
"It says that Harry has been brought from Pivet Drive to a secure location. Last I heard he was with you." Remus replied looking at Sirius, waiting for an explanation.
"He was. Until he went for his school supplied at the end of July. Seems a Dark Wizard tried to take him out for Voldemort. Dumbledore thought it best for Harry not to stay around any longer, and has moved him. Molly and the Weasley children have been taken with Harry. And Hermione went with them, to keep Ron and Harry Company. Can't have the amazing trio when one is missing." Sirius explained as Usagi took to pacing the room.
"Alright. Sirius use my fireplace, get back to the Order let Albus know that you have delivered the message and that Remus and I will be returning to Hogwarts shortly. I just need to make a stop off at home, and then we'll be right there." Usagi stated as she placed the two trunks of hers under a shrinking spell and put them in her pockets. "Quickly go, I know my fireplace isn't being monitored, and it has always been connected to Hogwarts, from there you can go to where ever you were."
Sirius said nothing, took the Floo Powder and left the base. Usagi turned to look at Remus who seemed rather shocked about her mentioning home around Sirius and himself. She had never done so before, even though he knew her secret like she knew his.
"Usagi?" Remus looked at her questioningly.
"I mean my real home Remus, not my flat in London." Usagi replied, as she walked to her doorway. "The girls will be ready to go. And the Temple of the Moon is rather hidden from here, though not far at all." She smiled, as she led the way back out into the training field where the girls stood waiting for her.
"We're ready to return to Hogwarts." Michiru replied, but could see the look in Usagi's eyes, "Where are we going first?"
"Home." Usagi replied shortly.
"Home? Usagi you haven't been home in nearly…"
"I know Ami. But I need to find something out, and I can only get the information from there." Usagi replied, as the group took to walking towards the Temple of the Moon.
It had been the same walk they had made numerous times when they were heading home from school. Through the same dark and eerily quiet forest, that would open up into a large meadow. No animal or creature could ever find their way through the tangled masses of trees, as they were spelled to keep others away from the Temple of the Moon. The Temple itself stood high upon a hill, with a grand white staircase leading up towards it. On the top landing, looking out to the Temple several white stone pillars lined the walkway, as crystal beads of water fell eloquently down the pillar sides. The looming presence of a higher being at work was forced upon them, as the stepped within the Temple.
Gentle breezes swept through their hair as the stood in front of the large teleporter that would return them to the Moon Kingdom. Each girl took their turn, and returned to The Moon, while Usagi and Remus were left alone. A sad expression on Usagi's face as she turned to Remus, one she had had numerous times in the past.
"I want you to come." She said, "I have no idea the effects the planet itself might have on you. So I have spelled this charm just in case. It is charmed with the same power I could use to release you from being a werewolf." She smiled and took his hand in her own, pulling him onto the teleporter before muttering her destination.
When they arrived on the Moon, the girls were no longer in their training garb, but stood in white body suits, each with a short mini skirt in a different colour. Each having a matching bow on the back and front, and white gloves to match the ensemble. Usagi however, stood in a long white dress, with small pearl beads running a course under her breasts. A long silver white bow hung down from the pearl beads on the small of her back, while her back was left bare. The Silver Moon Necklace hung around her neck with as much grace as the dress itself possessed.
"Queen Serenity, we are glad to have you return." Two guards muttered as they bow in front of the Queen, much to Remus' shock.
"Please, go about your daily business." She smiled at them, "I have much work to do before I return to Earth." She turned to Sailor Mercury; "I need a communications link set up with the King of Earth as soon as you can get it. Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, I want you three to keep a close eye on this teleporter. No one comes through without permission. I do not care if it is the King of Earth himself coming to make a visit. If someone requests permission to come inform me." She held her hand out to Remus, who reluctantly placed his hand in hers. "Sailor Venus, you will escort Remus and I, with Sailor Mercury."
"Yes of course." Venus replied as the four of them walked down the elegantly designed halls. "Why all the safety precautions?" she questioned, concerned for her Queen's well being.
"Just a memory. One I wish I did not remember." Serenity replied, as the doors to the communications room was opened by two guards. Mercury set to work opening a link with the King of Earth, while Serenity took a seat in front of a rather large white screen. It flashed momentarily and soon she was looking into the handsome face of the King of Earth.
"Queen Serenity, it is good to see you well." The King stated.
"Yes you as well. I have a concern though. One I did not have when it was needed. Tell me, do you have any clue how that Deatheater got onto the Moon 21 years ago?" She questioned, her face posed with sincerity. She would find the answer she desired, or she would sever all contact with the Planet Earth to keep those still Loyal to the Silver Alliance safe.
"No, I do not." The King replied.
"You will send me a map of all the teleports that were active 21 years ago, and those still active. Know this, I will find out who killed my mother. And I will find out how they got here." Serenity stated, as the files were sent directly to Mercury's computer. "Thank You. I hope you have a good day." She turned the communications link off, while Venus and Mercury were staring at her.
"He has all the locations still active." Mercury replied before Serenity could ask, "Every one of them have been used to transport goods across Earth. Only the ones in the Palace are used from transportation between the planets."
"Have every planet on alert. The King of Earth is no longer on our side." Serenity replied, looking to Remus who seemed rather confused. "He has taken up arms with Voldemort. If the Palace is the only way to get to the Planets than it is the King who caused his son's death." Tears glistened in her eyes as she spoke, she had lost Mamoru because of a Deatheater, she had become Queen early because of a Deatheater, and she was not about to see another friend die.
"Serenity, you have no idea if he has or not." Venus stated, as Serenity smiled, and turned the taped conversation back on.
"The King of Earth, though he looks a lot like Mamoru, has always had a darker demeanour than his son. On his right hand there is a skull ring, with a snake slithering out of it. He has never worn that Ring before Voldemort was around. Pull up any conversation with my mother and the King and you will find that 80 years or so ago, he never wore it, when he was still loyal to the Alliance. Pull up any message from when Voldemort began his rise to power, and you'll find the ring on his hand. I am sure the Dark Lord is not only half eliminating every Muggle Born witch or Wizard on Earth, but on all the planets. He is after Universal Domination." Serenity explained, looking between Remus and Venus.
"Does Albus know about this?" Remus questioned.
"No, no one does. It was only this morning that I remembered my mother's death. And that is when I made the connection that the Teleporters had to have been used somewhere else, because we were attacked that day when we left Kings Cross at the end of our Sixth year. We were attacked when we returned to the Moon, no one knows about the Temple of the Moon, no one can find it without us."
"I understand." Remus replied, "Do you have the information you desire? Or should we wait a little longer…."
"Lady Serenity,"
"Lord Voldemort I presume?" Serenity replied turning to look at the dark figure on the screen.
"You are a smart one indeed. You will hand over your rule, or watch your people die."
"I will do nothing of the sort Voldemort. Or should I say Tom." Serenity smiled as she saw the anger in Voldemort's crimson eyes. "I do not take kindly to idle threats Tom, and I will not hand over anything to you. Oh how is your little pet doing? Has he figured out that I know he works for you?"
"Who would you be speaking of Lady Serenity?"
"Oh I think you know. Know this, I will return to Earth, and all teleportation to and from the planet Earth will be closely monitored. I return, to stop you from your plans."
"And how do you plan on doing that?"
"Now if I told you that would ruin the surprise. Tata Tom." Serenity stated as she stood up and walked away from the communications room. She had never had a conversation such as that before, nor had she believed she would have the guts to speak to the Dark Lord without fear in her voice. Her heart was racing as she paused outside.
Gripping the railing of the balcony, Serenity looked out over the city below her. It felt almost comforting knowing she was home, and had found the answer to at least one question that had been bothering her since she finished her sixth year at Hogwarts. Being back brought back more memories that she had locked away, wishing never to remember.
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She was watching as the people of the Moon Kingdom and visitors from the planets had begun to return to their homes, otherwise leaving her alone to contemplate her knew life. Princess Serenity, now Queen Serenity the Second had just announced the proclamation that the killer of her mother would be found and brought to justice. It had been one of the hardest things that she had had to do, but she knew that if her mother had been killed, then someone could very well find their way to her, and she wasn't about to let that happen. She had refused to announce her return to the Earth's surface to finish off her schooling. But it was something she had to complete.
"Usako," she felt his arms wrap around her waist as he nuzzled his head into her neck. "I am sorry for your mother's passing. You will make a great Queen. And I will rule with you. All of that," he motioned towards the vast city in front of them, "and beyond, will be ours."
"Mamo-chan, I would like to be alone for a little while. I need time to adjust to this new life I have. I will send word to you and your family when I am ready for company. Please enjoy the hospitality of the Moon Kingdom, but you would be better off to return to your home. There is much I have to do, and I will not have time for you as I once did." She replied pulling out of his arms. The tears had stopped falling, and worry filled her eyes. "Good-bye" she turned and walked away from him.
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Jumping by the touch, Serenity looked up into the eyes of Remus and knew that her memory had not just become real. Smiling weakly, she wiped away at the tears that had begun to fall. Turning her attention back to the city, she released a heavy sigh.
"All of this is mine, all of this and more. I have avoided the
planets for more than 15 years. I have not wanted to return. I did not want to
face my past. When you stood there…back at the base…I knew that my life was
going to face everything I had tried so hard to forget." She turned her
attention to him, "I don't know if I should hate you or thank you."
"I think I would rather have
your thanks than your hate." He replied with a soft smile on his face. "You are
either very brave, or very foolish to stand up to the Dark Lord like that
Usagi. I've only known Albus to do such a thing and live to see another day.
You are not like Albus Usagi, you're something special."
"I do not know if that was your attempt at compliment Mr. Lupin, but I am more than the Dark Lord could ever have imagined. I am the crown ruler of eight of the nine planets. I keep peace between the planets and I am the one that has severed the link between Earth and the Silver Alliance. For that, I might have well declared war." Serenity sighed turning away from the city. She began walking through the palace.
"The Silver Alliance was created a few thousand years ago, when my ancestors wished peace between the tribes on the Moon. The word spread that the Moon had acquired peace, and thus we were asked to aid the other planets. Earth had refused our help, and so we remained out of their affairs. That was until one day war broke out on the planet, cities fell, and people lost their lives. We were asked then to aid them, and in doing so, gained the respect of the King of Earth.
"Since then, my family has kept the peace between the rulers of each planet. Becoming the bridge between each. Until my mother's death, there had been no problem with the Alliance, but there was trouble brewing on Earth. We all had known about it. We could all sense it. Our fears had deemed war was coming soon. And now, I have declared war against Voldemort and the King of Earth for their involvement in my mother's death. I will see that they pay." She stopped in front of the family crypt. Inside she knew her mother's body remained, along with the Queens of the past. One day her body would be added, and she would leave her daughter to rule.
"There is a lot of history you could teach the students at Hogwarts." Remus stated as he took her hand and led her away from the crypt. "Think about all the knowledge, all the legends that your people know. The information alone could bring the students one step closer to finding some sort of peace. Your defensive skills and brains alone make you more than I ever gave your credit for."
"Queen Serenity, everything is set. Sailor Pluto will return to the Moon and keep an eye on the teleporters. From there she will keep in contact with us. She worries for your safety now." Sailor Mercury stated handing the communicator to Serenity.
"I know Mercury. I want all the planets on alert. All contact with the planet Earth must be severed. I will not tolerate any further death. Contact your families. Make them understand the seriousness of the situation. If they know my mother's killer is from Earth and has a plan to assassinate us all, they will do as they are warned." Serenity stated as she made her way to the teleporters. "Come Remus, we will meet the others on the surface."
The two took the teleporters down to the Earth's Surface, and were shortly joined with the others. They had walked back through the forest and down to the street where they each apparated to Hogwarts.
The school stood in the distance, as they stood at the gates to Hogwarts. Usagi looked up and took a step backwards. It was one thing to say she would return and fulfil her promise, but a completely different subject to say she could actually walk through the doors. Terror sat etched into every soft curve of her face, as she turned her face away. Everything from the past would return when she entered the school, everything she wanted to forget. It was something she couldn't face just yet.
"Go on a head. I'll meet up with you." She said and watched as the girls walked off towards the school. Her gaze turned to Remus who had yet to move towards the school. "I said I would meet you up there."
"I know what you said Usagi. They may be your protects, and have to do as you say in the end, but I'm just a friend. I can see well enough that your terrified. You don't want to face the past." Remus explained, turning his attention to the path in front of them. "It's not that hard to walk blindly into the future. I had to face the past when I was asked to teach here. Now I'll help you face the past." He took her hand and led her a step at a time towards the school.
"Remus---I can't do this. I can't go back." Usagi replied softly as she turned to head towards Hogsmeade. "My love for the school has changed. I can't stand the memories of the place. It hurts too much to return. Please, I know I said I would, and I know I have a promise to keep. But I can keep it from here. I can keep it without him ever knowing I was supposed to be in his life. I was to keep them safe, and I could not."
Usagi was never one to give into the pain that she had felt. She had always used it to help her defeat whatever came her way. Something about returning to Hogwarts, about facing everything she had walked away from, had made the person she had become, melt away into something she did not like. She knew that Remus would be there with her. Even then, she could not return to the school.