Title: Past, Present, Future

Rating: PG-PG13
By: Sailor Dark-Moon AKA Rayne

E-mail/msn: AIM: NYStorm14

Season/Version: Everywhere really
American names are used

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or anything else attached to it. I do however own the created Sailor Soldiers which you will see as the fiction goes on.

Quick Note/Message:
This chapter is the shortest out of the whole lot, so far. It leaves a lot of questions open, which is what I wanted. The mystery of Rayne's child is answered but a one question still remains, who does Darien truly love? That will all begin to unfold in the next question, so please be paitent.


Chapter 4

-Modern Day Earth-

-Darien's Apartment-

Darien Shields was enjoying a relaxing weekend in his apartment alone, away from the many stresses of the world. Ever since he got his memory back after those long months without it, something had been troubling him. A reoccurring dream that he could not escape. They disappeared for sometime when the future King Endymion tested his relationship with Serena; but they had returned upon their return from 30th Century Crystal Tokyo. Darien closed the book he was reading, placed it down on the coffee table in front of him, stood up and walked outside onto his balcony, his favorite place to go and think. He couldn't understand these dreams or what they meant, but he knew it was trying to tell him something, they always were. Something about these dreams felt real; like they had actually happened to him, although he could not remember anything. He sighed heavily and looked up at the full moon; a sense of calmness filled his body. Ever since they defeated Galaxia the world seemed peaceful, he just hoped that the peace was going to last this time, but deep inside he knew that wish was just a little farfetched. Darien's thoughts were quickly interrupted when an explosion rang out from the south side of Tokyo. He quickly looked in the direction and knew this was some serious scout business.


-Moon Kingdom-

The last few months had been anything besides easy for the Princess of Eros, she spent most of her days watching under a large cherry tree as her friends trained, honing their techniques and learning to master their new powers. She wished more then anything that she could be doing these things; instead she was stuck watching. As time passed on, Rayne became more and more worried and in many ways, depressed. It worried her, wondering if she really could be carrying a child of the negaverse, a child of pure evil. She was well aware of the consequences if this child really was Jadeite's child, it would have to be killed, no questions asked. Queen Serenity had given Rayne the option to do some sort of procedure in which they could test to see who the father was, however, there was a fifty percent chance that the fetus would die. A chance Rayne was not prepared to take if the child was indeed Darien's. If the child was Darien's, she would raise it to be a warrior, just as she was trained by her father. There wasn't any other option for her, this was their lives now, and being a warrior was the only thing any of these girls could ever do. Rayne looked down at her stomach and sighed heavily, she was due any day now. Rayne stood up, feeling a little uneasy but was forced to grab onto the tree for support and in a matter of seconds, her water broke. She was in labor.


-30th Century Tokyo-

It was another peaceful night in Crystal Tokyo; everything was in order just as it should be. Neo-Queen Serenity stood on the balcony just outside of the bedroom she shared with her husband, King Endymion, caught up just gazing at the moon. She missed spending countless hours just gazing at the moon's beauty, remembering all the peaceful times during the Silver Millennium. Thinking about it gave her a sense of pride knowing she had restored the peace her mother wished they would have when they were reborn. The legacy would continue as it was meant to be and the prophecy was finally fulfilled. No longer was there any bitterness between the Earth and the Moon, they were now joined together peacefully, graced by the love between the children of the Earth and Moon Kingdoms. It was no secret that the king had been Serena's first love, the only known man she had ever loved, Darien on the other hand, Serena was well aware of the relationship Darien had shared with her sister before she even knew he existed. Although she knew Darien loved her deeply, part of her had always feared that his heart wasn't completely with her and that some part of him was still madly in love with his first love, Rayne. She had asked him on many different occasions and he always reassured her that any feelings he ever had for her were long gone, however, for some reason, Serena still had her doubts. Serena could hear laughter from the distance so she turned and looked towards the large playground and fields. A smile crossed the once unsure face of the Queen, her daughter; Rini was happily running around with a young girl, who looked about the age of seventeen but with eyes that looked much older, with long jet black hair and the most breathtaking blue eyes. It was Rikki, a not so well known member of the Royal Family.


-Moon Kingdom-

"How are you feeling, Rayne?" asked Sailor Amazian, walking into the room with some cold face cloths, "that was quite the ordeal you faced there."

Rayne grinned, the labor had lasted a mere hour, a record for any woman with the Royal Moon Blood line. Queen Serenity had been in labor with Rayne for nearly ten hours and Serena for nine and a half. The hardest part had yet to come, "Any word on whom her father is yet?"

Sailor Amazian nodded sadly as she placed a cold wash cloth on Rayne's flushed face, "No, I'm sorry."

Rayne's body tensed up to a new level, waiting around to find out whether or not her daughter is a spawn of evil was killing her. She couldn't hold it in anymore; the tears she fought so hard to keep back were now falling freely down her face, "This isn't fair, Cascata. Sitting around here waiting like this, it's crazy. Did you know I only got to hold my baby for a mere minute or two before Queen Serenity and Trinity were taking her away."

"They fear for you, Rayne," Sailor Amazian whispered, refreshing the cloth on Rayne's head, "if this child is Jadeite's then you know what must happen and the last thing they wanted, Rayne was for you to get attached only to loose her."

"Worried I'd get attached!" Rayne exclaimed and she shot up into a sitting position, "I carried that child for eight months! Eight months! They're worried I would be attached from holding it! I'm already attached to her!"

"I know, Rayne, I know."

"Rayne?" Sailor Earth whispered walking into the room, holding onto Rayne's new born daughter, "Some one would like to say hello to her mommy."

Rayne froze, everything around her just stopped, she looked up at Sailor Earth with hopeful eyes, "Does this mean…"

Sailor Earth grinned happily and handed Rayne her daughter, "Yes, Prince Darien is the father."

"Do you have a name picked out for her yet?" Sailor Amazian asked, getting a better look at the newborn, admiring her gentle jet black hair

"Rikki, Protector of the weak."


-A Thousand Years Later-

For over a thousand years, Rayne, and the other Nerid Sailor Scouts spent their time on the rebuilt Moon Kingdom, watching over the Earth in case any evil forces were to attack. Many enemies have come and gone, and just a few days ago, the Sailor Scouts on Earth, the children of the Moon whom were reborn, defeated Galaxia. The Nerid scouts all believed and agreed that the Sailor Scouts on Earth could handle what ever was to come their way, and that it was their time to finally retire as Scouts. They had decided that Rayne would be the best to bring the idea to Queen Serenity.

Sailor Eros walked into the chambers of Queen Serenity, who was standing in front of a large crystal ball, watching Serena as she lived a normal life on Earth. As always, Serena was in the park with Darien, spending yet another beautiful Sunday afternoon together. Sailor Eros walked up beside Queen Serenity and began watching, a sad smile crossed her face when she seen Darien kiss Serena. Even after a thousand years, it still pained her to see Darien period, let alone with Princess Serena.

"The pain never goes away, Rayne," Queen Serenity said, breaking the silence, "it does, however, get easier to deal with."

"Queen Serenity, there was something the girls wanted me to discuss with you," Sailor Eros said sternly, she knew that this wasn't going to be easy, but it had to be done, "after Sailor Moon and the other Sailor Scouts defeated Galaxia it became apparent that we are no longer needed. We have been in service for over a thousand years, Queen Serenity, and it is not that we don't like being assistance to you, but we feel as if it's our time to get to experience a normal, peaceful life without worrying about any enemies."

Queen Serenity nodded, understanding the demands the girls were asking for, "What exactly is it that you girls want?"

"To be put on Earth, no memories of any of our lives up here."

"Alright," Queen Serenity replied, "however, I will inform Serena that if at anytime they need help, and only at the most extreme case, she can summon you and the others. Understand?"

Rayne nodded, she was shocked. She never thought that Queen Serenity would do such a thing for them, "Yes, Queen Serenity, thank you."

Queen Serenity finally turned around and faced Rayne with a soothing smile on her face. She looked down at her daughter and smiled, she was so proud of the woman she had grown into, "Rayne, you are my daughter and no matter what, I want you to be happy. You're a mother; you know that Rikki's happiness is a major priority in your life. You ladies have earned this, Rikki, however, shall remain here on the Moon with me."

Rayne's eyes widened in disbelief, she couldn't believe what her mother had just said to her. She would be put onto Earth with no memory whatsoever, while her daughter would remain on the Moon, and continue to grow as a Sailor Scout. Tears began to welt in Rayne's eyes and she quickly turned her head away, "Why? Why must Rikki stay here? Doesn't she also deserve a life of normalcy?"

"Rikki, my dear, has power that has not yet been controlled," Queen Serenity whispered, turning Rayne's head to face her, "releasing her into Earth now would be dangerous, not only for herself but for the entire world. Perhaps, when she is ready I will place her into the life you're leading accordingly, alright?"

Rayne nodded; there was no way around it. Although she had her doubts about whether or not she still wanted this request, Queen Serenity went a head and placed them onto the Earth, with no memories of their past lives or with any knowledge of them being Sailor Scouts. The only connection to their old lives Queen Serenity left them with was Tigger, a young tabby feline who would guide them and possibly reactivate them as scouts if it was needed. Finally, they had their chance at a normal everyday life, ready or not.


Next Chapter: With no memories of their past, the girls begin their lives in University and Rayne runs into a old friend she doesnt know she had, Darien. What happens with them and whatwill to happen with Serena/Darien?