Chapter 5

Serena sat facing her family and friends. She really didn't feel like explaining, but they had to know sometime and the sooner she got this out, the less she'd be bugged about it and the easier it would be to tell them.

"This story is going to be long, so I suggest you guys all take a seat." She took a deep breath. "Over a thousand years ago, this dimension and the one I was sent to were one. At that time, I was known as Princess Serenity and my mother was Queen Selenity, ruler of the Silver Millennium and the Moon Kingdom. That was a peaceful time until Queen Beryl attacked us. We were unprepared and everyone died except my mother. After using the Imperial Silver Crystal to lock Queen Beryl away, she wished me and my court a thousand years into the future, so we could live happy, normal lives until the need arouse for us to fight.

"Unknown to even her, the universe split, thus creating this dimension and the one I was sent to. I was the only person reborn into this one.

"My mother's wish came true, for a little while at least. I grew up with a wonderful family and loyal friends, but the time came when I was needed. That was when Sailor Pluto showed up and took me away.

"Trunks had started training me sometime back. I knew you wouldn't approve Mother, but I felt the need to fight. I hated standing by and watching everyone around me being able to defend themselves. I wanted to do that and be able to defend the ones I love.

"After sparring, Pluto arrived and demanded I go with her. Trunks was going to protect me, but Pluto froze him and everything around us. She then knocked me out with her staff and took me away.

"When I woke up, she proceeded to give me all of my past memories and told me that within a year, I would fight Beryl. I was so bewildered that I went along with it. I went to a family and Pluto made them believe I had always been their daughter. Then we went to a local school and made them believe I had always gone there.

"I would have loved going to school, but I had to act like I was stupid. One thing I am proud of is the fact that I did go to college. The only reason why Pluto allowed me to do it is because I slept in class the next day and that helped my little act.

"Five years passed. The scouts and I defeated many enemies, our last one being Chaos. After that, Darien, my boyfriend, and I started fighting. I never liked him and when I found out he was cheating on me, it was the last straw. We broke up, but he didn't want to leave well enough alone.

"One night, I got a call from one of the Inner Scouts saying a youma was attacking in the park. I didn't think it would be a trap. I got there and the Inner Scouts were fighting the Outer scouts. I was about to stop them when Darien came up and hit me.

"I tried to fight back, but somehow, he had gotten stronger. Much stronger. When he pulled his sword out, I ran, but I didn't run fast enough. He caught up to me and stuck the sword threw my back. I blacked out after that. When I woke up, I was here."

Serena looked up from her story and wasn't surprised by everyone's reactions: Her mother was crying; Bulma sat with her mouth slightly open; 18 had a broken glass in her hand; Bra and Marron looked horrified; all the men, however, were pissed (to say the least). She could see them all looking at Pluto and her blood began to boil.

"Quit looking at her like that! It's her job. She had no choice. Besides, if it hadn't been for that incident, I wouldn't be back here."

"It's alright Serena," Pluto said.

"No, it's not. I will not let one of my friends be treated like dirt. Not even by my own family."

The men sobered a little after that comment and most of them cast their eyes to the floor. It was quite a pitiful sight. The world's strongest warriors were looking guilty. Serena couldn't help it when her anger died down and laughter escaped her lips.

Serena didn't know how she got through that night. She still couldn't believe she was with her family. Her real family. The people she loved and cared most about. After all she went through in her life, it was worth it to be here now.

After dinner, which was memorable in itself, she went outside to look at the moon. In the other dimension, she pretended she was talking to her family and friends as she looked at the moon. Now, however, it reminded her of her past life on the moon. She didn't even notice when Gohan sat down next to her.

"Penny for your thoughts," he said.

Serena nearly jumped out of her skin, but turned to him and smiled. "I was just thinking about the moon." She told him what she used to do when looking at it. "It used to comfort me. Now it just reminds me of my past life."

"Tell me about it."

So she did. She told him about the peace there used to be; the queen and her past mother; she told him of the misty figure she always saw and couldn't figure out who it was.

"I've never told anyone about him. I only know it's a guy because I think I used to love him."

"How do you know that?"

Serena shrugged. "I don't know. I guess it's just a feeling I get."

"So if you've never told anyone else, especially Trunks, why tell me?"

Serena looked at him. "I've always been able to tell you everything."

Amusement showed it's self in his features. "I don't remember you telling me about your training."

Serena blushed. "Oh...that. Well, I was little and upset. Trunks was the only one who would train me and he made me promise not to tell anyone."

"When did this training start anyways?"

"Well, do you remember that day when a stray ki blast came at me and Marron? It was after that, when Trunks came into my play house to talk to me."

Nodding, Gohan looked up at the sky. "He never stopped looking for you. Even when the rest of us gave up, he didn't."

"You mean, all these years..."

Gohan nodded. "He blamed himself, even when no one else did."

"I knew he'd take it hard, but I would never have guessed he would have taken it this hard."

"You care very much about Trunks, don't you?"

"He's my best friend. Of course I do! Why wouldn't I?"

Gohan shook his head. "That's not what I meant," he said. "You two have always had a connection. No one understood it. Not even you two. But we just accepted it. However, it lingered. Even through that long separation through different dimensions, it lingered."

"I don't understand," Serena said.

Gohan sighed and got up. "Never mind. I'm sure you'll figure it out sometime." He helped her up. "Come on, you look like you need some sleep. Good thing Bulma suggested everyone staying here for the night."