Dou muttered to himself as he sat in the back of the auditorium listening to the orchestra play the Nutcracker's different melodies. His muttering ranged from the school and it's owner to cursing Trowa, Heero and Wufei for having the luck of nabbing the away missions.  Leaving him here with the girls, Quatre and the fact of watching over Mamoru his army, trying to get a fix on the Senshi including the new four that had shown up. Not to mention the winter festivities were soon arriving.

He glared down at a blonde head knowing perfectly well who the owner was. Normally he never really got angry with his fellow pilot in arms but Quatre was really pushing it. Just because he didn't seem to have anything important to do didn't mean Quatre could push most of the jobs on him.

A buzzing form his pocket caused a twitch in his eye. He grabbed the object with out looking at it he crushed it in his hand. He sighed and let the particles that were left drop to the floor.  Getting up shaking his head at the screaming of the Drama Queen, the drama teacher herself. Maybe he had it better than Q. at least he didn't have to hear the Drama/Dance teacher go into fits every few second. That lady could compete with Relena.

He hummed the Sugar Plum Fairy as he left the concert hall. At least he didn't have to face her till later on. He inwardly winces when he thought of the others finding out his secret. Hanging his head he shuffles out the door to find what it is that Relena wanted. God be willing something would kill him before he could get there.

Ru glanced up from her English work to notice a rather upset Dou march across the grounds to the garage muttering to his self. She smiled knowing full well Relena had sent him on another store run for who knows what. All she knew is he would give a detailed report about it later.

A beep from her wrist caused her to raise an eyebrow. No one would be using it, well not her group. Could the Inners really be that stupid? Setting her pen down she made a quick look around the other benches making sure no one was around. She took a deep breath and held it as she slowly opened the little pink com link. She got no pictures but sound. Cracking as it was she was able to make it out.

Mars: Venus I lost my visual. She is heading your way.

Venus: Roger that Mars. I have the pink and green one in my sights with Mercury. Well have them in no time.

Jupiter: I have set the trap a head. Round those little Asteroid Senshi my way. We will get them.  Insane laughter could be heard. Soon we will let Serenity feel deep pain she deserves.

The com went quiet. Ru tried not to make a sound even though she was deeply worried. The inners were trying to corner and capture the Quartet. Sending a quick prayer to the moon for their safety she slowly let her breath out and took another one waiting for the out come.

Mars: Jupiter!!! Venus I have lost Jupiter she is no longer at her post.

Venus: (swearing) We have lost our targets as well. Pull out and find Jupiter we will try again. Serenity and the rest of her court will soon feel their downfall. We took the Inners we can tack them.

Mars: Roger that. I will meet you at the Command Center once I find Jupiter.

Closing the com quickly she gathered her books and rushed to find her other companions hoping they had herd and/or would tell her the meaning behind the last comment. As she headed out or the covering of the trees gave to the little picnic area she missed the garnet eyes watching with a knowing smile. The clank of key together when the eyes moved was heard and Ru stopped. She was able to catch a whisper on the wind before turning around to find empty air.

"The end is nearing. Don't let her loose faith or hope. Listen for the summing, the song from the Moon."

Nodding she took off in full speed. Mind pondering over things till it hurt. Things were adding up but none of them made sense.

Kaze tapped her fingers to and unknown beat and staring off into space. That was how Trowa found her. He had come back a few hours ago only to be told by the others Kaze had not moved from her chair in three days. Kneeling next to her he waited till he had some sign she knew he was there.

"You have some very worried people outside. Not to mention Tenshi is beside her self. Seems you wouldn't even talk to her."

Sighing Kaze tipped her head up. "Have you ever felt your world was gone? Nothing was the same or will be again?" getting no answer she continued. "You know a little of our past and yet you have not told you comrades. People you should trust more than me."

"We all have secrets from one another. I have faith you will tell them in time."

"I hope you right. Things were so simple, find the bad creature and blow him up, save the people of earth. Find the bad guy and save the universe. Hell we even knew how the future would be. Now…now things are different. I have yet to figure out if we are in the future or some how or worlds collided. Then it is the thing of the legend of the moon. No one knew of it where I came from. Here it is taught in school. Not only that but it has been changed." Her rambling continued till Trowa silenced her with a kiss.

"That was nice."

Trowa smiled. "I am glad. What is really getting to you?"

"The fact nothing makes sense. A few days ago we over heard the inner senshi talking they mentioned something that had us baffled. Then our last comrade drops a hint to listen to the song of the moon. That means only one thing. War. Not just saving the world a full out war amongst the planets of this system. When the song is heard those loyal to the moon will rise and fight. But whom are we fighting. The inner senshi can be handled easily. We do not need create a large army."

"Then perhaps you should ask the one in control of the moon."

Kaze shook her head. " Tried. We even cornered Matilda and she would tell us nothing but Kenoko having some really bad dreams."

Trowa pulled her up out of the chair. "Come you have been here to long. The others wish to see you. Maybe we can try talking to the angel."

They all laughed as Duo spoke of his hardships while they were away. Kaze had regained her spirit but her eyes still held worry. Everyone once in a while they could be seen looking up at the room her princess now lived in.  Wufei soon joined them dressed as a Preventor.

"I have some bad news. Tenshi is being held under house arrest. She supposedly attacked Relena verbally and physically."

"What! Why?"

Wufei held up his hands to silence them. "That is not the bad news. It is about Matilda. Her mother was on her way back when the transport she was on was hit by debris that still floats the planet. No one survived. Relena thought is was best to tell the child her self then proceeded telling both Tenshi and Matilda that Relena was taking custody of the child. Tenshi was stunned about the deal till Relena's females approached. That was when Tenshi attacked viciously. More verbally than anything else. In doing so Relena has seen to it that her teachers no longer hold special privileges with her about her voice. She must use it even though it could cause more damage. Lady Une was able to see to it that Matilda stay with Tenshi for now."

"We also have a request, more like orders to return to space. I will be staying behind to watch over Relena. You others will be sent to the colonies as representatives for the Preventor and the Earth."

Heero frowned. "Is that not Relena's job?"

"She is to…traumatized by her attack to do anything."

Rubbing his temples Quatre calmed his anger. "Lets see what Lady Une really wants us there for. As for Tenshi we will give her some time to cool off and for Matilda time to grieve."

Tenshi closed her communicator as she hugged the sleeping child closer. Not to long ago she had learned she could hear others through the links if she was careful. Enabling her to eavesdrop on any one of the senshi, Outer or Inner. As long as they had the communicator nearby she could hear what they spoke of.

Staring at an old picture of everyone together tears welled up. Haruka had been right in what she said earlier. Nothing was the same. Not even her. She once cared for everything and anything. Loving anyone and not caring if they were rude or slightly evil. Now she went as far as bumping into people on purpose, no longer caring what she did or if it hurt somebody. Attacking people.

Staring down at Matilda she snorted at her with envy. The child was able to sleep in peace even after learning of her mothers death were she was frightened to even dare to close her eyes. Afraid of what she would see again. Looking at her reflection in the mirror she glared at it. This was not who she was. It was time to take things seriously. No more running, no more secrets. She must start facing her fears and ride the world of the evil that evaded it. With the strength and courage she built up she aloud here self to drift to sleep and fight her demons that faced her there first.

Looking around she could tell she was among the newly restored palace on the moon. It only had been four years ago. How time flew. Clicking of heels on the marble flooring announced another approaching. Squaring her shoulders she waited till the figure came from the shadows. Once the figure stopped before her Usagi, now Princess Serenity curtsied to her deceased mother. Rising she looked at her straight waiting.

Serenity smiled down at the Princess, "You have grown I am proud. I have watched you from my place here. " Moving past her she motioned for Usagi to follow. "Tell my do you have most of you memories from here or at least any of the teachings you learned. " Usagi could only nod crurious where this was going all the while scanning around for a trap. Even though she was dreaming it had never stopped the baddies from attacking. She stopped for a moment.

"Tell me do you remember the laws that were given to the senshi that protected each generation of Royalty?"  Serenity stopped before a screen that her daughter once used to watch the terrain prince form. One the screen was a list of laws that had been written by the first Senshi of the sol system. Usagi scanned through them trying to find what she was to know.

"Perhaps there is a law that is concrete and can not be changed something to do with the resent conflicts among your courts ranks. "

Eyes widened as they flew to the top. There was a subject entitled Betrayal. It was one of the first rules learned and then forgotten. It only happened twice. The first time had probable cause. The fourth serenity had to much of the blood moon in her. She craved power and pain. That was the only time in the line there was twins. In the end the queen was killed by her own lust of power and her sister rose to sit on the thrown accompanied by those who had rebelled. The second time, however, was the reason for the rule. The Fourth had two children by a lover from another planet. The oldest was able to slip among the ranks and create total chaos. Only one or two planets rebelled with him. They were captured and sentenced. The younger brother, who had turned his brother in, was the one who helped place the law in place.

Serenity read the rule and began to think aloud. The law was two pages long it took a while for her to break it down.

Any Senshi(s) found of treason and/or betrayal of the crown will fall dead at the first strike to Crown causing death. Death is inflicted by ones planet power. The power that is gifted to them in the protection of the Crown. In the case of capture in during attempt those accused will stand trial. If found guilty with out doubt death is brought to them.

 Only if the Crown were corrupt and probable cause, will this punishment null-void.

Looking back at her mother she was confused.

"You said it your self child. If those who attack and kill the crown they die instantly by there planet power. You see when you were first attacked and left you had died. I was unable to reach you in time, but the gods blessed us. With what strength I was given I was able to restore you heart to beat and take you somewhere you would be safe. In doing so I created a rift between your world and that of your young friends with the machines. As a result may things have occurred that to you may seem odd only remember there is a reason for everything."

"As for you dieing the instant you heart stilled the Senshi of the Inner plants should have dropped dead and vanished from existent. You have notice they have done neither. Your question is why?"

Usagi heard giggling and her heart began to race. Had her own mother set her up as well? Shacking and determined to face her demons Usagi followed her mother to a balcony over looking the gardens.

"Keep in mind child what you see is surely real. What I am about to tell you is very important. The Senshi…."

Usagi began to shake her head as she stared down at the garden. She blocked out her mothers words and took off down the corridor to get away as fast as she could.

Tenshi bolted up knocking a frightened looking Matilda from her. Calming down she reassured the child and began to look for something to take her mind of what she had seen. Looking down at the computer she remembered the disk she had recovered on her first mission. It was still being translated and was 80% done. Looking down at Matilda she smiled and quickly signed to her.

It had been a while sense she had been in the hanger or worked on her skills. Deciding good hard work may help her this one time she gather Matilda up along with a bag of stuff for the child to play with and headed for the hanger. All the while missing the envelope that appeared next to her computer addressed to Princess Serenity.