Ch 3: Returning Home

Later that day Bunny, Darien, Rini, Amy, Mina, Lita, Luna, Artemis, and Diana had all gathered at Raye's temple. "… So, you see guys. I've been having these weird dreams. I'm remembering some of the worst stuff that's happened to me. First it was Beryl taking Darien, but now it's the Dark Moon taking Rini. So, I was hoping, Raye, that you might be able to use your fire to help me figure out why I'm having these dreams," Bunny explained.

"Yeah, I'll try to help, of course," Raye readily agreed.

"How terrible. Having to live through all that again. How are you holding up?" Amy asks, always full of sympathy.

"I'm fine. I just want to know why I'm having these dreams. What's wrong Rini?" Bunny had just looked at Rini and she seemed sad and almost guilty.

"Oh, Bunny. I had almost forgotten about being Wicked Lady. I'm so so sorry you had to go through that," and Rini ran to Bunny crying.

"No, Rini. It's not your fault. Wiseman tricked you. I'm sorry I had to mention it. Please, don't cry," Bunny said soothingly.

They all went in to the sacred fire. Raye tried to get a reading, but keeped looking puzzled. "All I'm getting are images of the Moon Kingdom, and Queen Serenity. At least… that's what I think it is, it's all blurry. Maybe it means you should go to the Moon and talk with your mother, Bunny."

"Yeah, it's been a while since I last went. I try to keep her updated with our lives, and a lots happened lately," Bunny replied, giving Darien's hand a loving squeeze.

"Right, so when should we go? The full moon is tonight, but are we ready?" Amy asked.

"I'm always ready for a trip to the Moon," Bunny answered. "But the rest of you don't have to come, if you don't want to."

"Of course we're coming. It's been a long time since we've seen Queen Serenity," Mina replied. And all the scouts agreed. They would meet at Darien's apartment at 8 o'clock, and go to the park from there. Everyone was exited about going to the Moon. With that decided, everyone went about their business. Amy, Lita, Mina, Raye, and Bunny decided to go shopping. Rini went to see Hotaru, and Darien went to work.

That night they were all at Darien's. Rini had been so excited that she had told Hotaru all about it. This caused Hotaru to want to come, and Bunny had no problem with that. They went to the park and were just about to leave when the saw three people approaching them.

"Hi. We were wondering if we could come with you?" it was Amara speaking. "We haven't been to the Moon since before we were reborn."

"Yes, of course you can come along," Bunny responded. "How did you know we were going tonight?"

"We heard Hotaru and Rini discussing it. I hope you don't mind us showing up like this," Michelle conveyed.

"No, we haven't seen Queen Serenity for a long while either. You must really miss her," Lita assured them.

With that they were off. No mater how many times they did this, the trip to the Moon was always breath taking. When they got to Mare Serenitatis they all looked around. The Moon Kingdom was back to it's old splendor. Rini and Hotaru could hardly believe it. This was the first time that Rini had been to the Moon, and Hotaru had rarely come in her old life. Bunny lead the way to the prayer room, were she could contact her mother. She looked strangely happy and sad at the same time.

"What is it daughter? Why do you look so sad?" Queen Serenity's voice startled the others.

"Mother, I have brought you other visitors," Bunny said while gesturing at the others.

"Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, it's been a long time since we last spoke. You seem to be doing a wonderful job protect our Princess."

"Yes, thank you, your majesty. It is wonderful to see you again," Venus replied with a curtsy.

"Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and, is that … Saturn. This is a wonderful surprise. I am glad you are now able to be with our Princess as well. Saturn, I have not seen you since you were a baby."

"Yes, you majesty. It is wonderful to be here," Saturn stated.

"Prince Endymion, it is always a joy to see you. I'm always happy to remember that you and Serenity can finally be together. But, who is this?" Queen Serenity asked looking at Rini.

"This is Endymion's and my daughter, Princess Small Lady Serenity, from the future. She is with us now learning to be a scout, Sailor Chibi Moon," Princess Serenity told her mother, encouraging Rini foreword.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Queen Serenity. My mother has told me ever so much about you. You can call me Rini if you want," Rini said, with a graceful curtsy.

"You're my granddaughter? It is a pleasure to meet you as well Rini," and Queen Serenity returned the curtsy. "But Serenity, I know there is something wrong. You didn't come hear just for a visit."

"No, Mother, I didn't. You see, I've been having these dreams..." and with that Bunny explained all that has been happening.

"Ah, these dreams of the past, they could be a sign. However, I don't know what they are supposed to be telling you. I'm sorry darling, but I can't help you. Perhaps Helios will be able to tell you more. He is more intuned to the Earth then I am. Besides, he will be as happy to know about the two of you living together as I am. Good bye everyone, it was lovely to see you all," and with that she was gone.

The scouts returned to Earth. Everyone was happy to have seen Queen Serenity, especially Bunny. All the same, the all knew that it hadn't really achieved anything. They all started to head back to Darien's talking about their trip. Bunny walked with Darien and Rini, but didn't join in the happy chatter around her. She was glad to have seen her mother, of course, but, if only she had been more help.

"Oh Bunny, don't worry. We'll figure out these dreams," Trista said, seeing Bunny's expression.

"Maybe these dreams don't mean anything. Maybe the memories just surfaced for no reason. I don't want the rest of you worried about it. We're at peace, lets enjoy that," Bunny didn't want to ruin this peace for her friends the way that the memories were ruining it for her.

"Why don't we make tonight a sleep over party. That way we can all discuss what's going on," Darien suggested. "Rini, Luna-P could make enough sleeping bags, right?"

"She sure can! A sleep over, this will be so much fun!" and Rini and Hotaru started skipping up to the apartment. By the time the rest of them got there Rini and Hotaru had already set up the sleeping bags, and a pillow for the cats. They all laid down and discussed the trip. This lead to memories of their past lives. Rini and Hotaru hung on every word. They loved hearing about the Silver Millennium. Hotaru had been to young and isolated to remember much, and Rini said that it reminded her of Crystal Tokyo.

"Bunny, I don't suppose we could get you to play us something on the violin, could we?" Michelle asked as the conversation died down.

"What! Bunny doesn't play the violin," Raye exclaimed. This caused Bunny to have to tell them all about the competition and the reawakened memories. After a while the all started to remember. "Yes, please play us something Bunny. I loved hearing you play," Raye pleaded.

"Okay, but I'm not promising much, I haven't had much practice," then Bunny took out her violin and started to play. She had expected to play "Oh Starry Night" as, so far, it had been the only thing she could. However, she felt like playing something different, and so she did. It was another of the songs she had composed in her past life, "Carry On." When she had finished everyone was applauding her. Bunny sat back down, somewhat embarrassed.

"Well, now I think it's only fair that we hear something from Michelle," and she handed over her violin.

"Thank you Bunny. I know how you rarely let other use your violin," Michelle then started playing a sweet serenade. They all loved hearing Michelle play, as much as Michelle loved to play. When she was done she handed the violin back to Bunny.

"Please, Bunny. May I see your violin?" here Bunny handed the violin to Hotaru. "It's so beautiful. I don't blame you for not letting others use it," Hotaru was looking at the instrument like she thought it was magical. Bunny could see that she wanted to play it, but would never ask.

"Why don't you play us something, Hotaru? Michelle has told me that you a very good."

"Oh, no, I couldn't play on this. It's to pretty."

"Come now, all the rest of us have. It's your turn," with Bunny's gentle persuasion Hotaru took up the violin and started to play. She really was very good. When she had finished and the violin had been put safely away they all feel asleep. It had been a happy day for them, and the echoes of the music they had just heard lulled them to sleep.

"So, I'll see you all on Saturday. Bye!" Bunny yelled as her friends left. She was glad she had spent so much time with them. Be that as it may, she was also glad they were gone, so she could just be with Darien.

"That was fun. Thank you for letting all my friends stay," Bunny said as she went back in to Darien's side.

"Hey, they're my friends too, you know," Darien responded. "I'm glad you had a good time. Now, if only we could figure out what your dreams mean."

"Well, Mother suggested we go visit Helios. I think it would be worth a try. Besides Rini will love an excuse to go see him."

"Yes, and we have a lot to tell him. When do you think we should go?"

"That sort of depends on Rini. She's the one with the bell that allows us to go to Elysion to see him. I would suggest tomorrow, let Rini, and us, get over our trip to the Moon first."

So they called Rini to see if she was willing to help. As they had predicted Rini was quite willing to bring them to Helios. Now that they had planed out the next day, Bunny and Darien spent a happy, quiet day together. They walk through the park's gardens, and spent lazy hours just talking at home. They discussed happy memories of their past lives. Partly because of the visits to their old homes, but also to see if they could reawaken any new memories.

Darien was still worried about Bunny, and Bunny could see that in his eyes. Oh how she hated to see those eyes sad. She did everything she could to convince him that she was fine, but she knew it was no good. Just as she could read his eyes, she knew he could read hers. They went to bed that night happy. Luna, on the other hand, was getting worried. She knew that if Queen Serenity couldn't sense an enemy that they were in no immediate trouble. On the other hand, Luna couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Hello Rini, Hotaru, and Diana. Diana, come to spend some time with Luna? I'm sure she'll be glad of the company," Bunny greeted them when they came the next day.

"Hello, I've told Hotaru so much about Elysion and Helios that I thought this would be a nice time to show her, seeing as we're going anyway," Rini told them once they were inside.

"That's nice. Elysion should be back to all it's former glory, so you are in for a real treat," Darien always loved going to his former kingdom.

They were all ready so Rini took out her bell and moments later they were in Elysion. It was beautiful. There were flowers and roses everywhere. In the distance they could see the prayer tower, where they knew they would find Helios. Rini had never seen Elysion at it's best, and Darien and Bunny hadn't seen it this beautiful since their past lives.

"Oh, it's so beautiful. Darien, I can't decide which is prettier, your kingdom or Bunny's," Hotaru told them in an awed whisper.

"Don't try. I'm sure I never could pick one myself," Darien reassured her.

"Oh, Elysion is much better then the Moon, that's how come Darien and I meet in the first place. I, like many of the people of the Moon, yearned for the suttel sounds and smells of Earth, and Elysion has them all," Bunny said, while holding Darien close. It seemed like just yesterday she had first descended to the Earth and seen Prince Endymion.

"I'm glad you like it so much." At that they all jumped, but then they saw that it was coming from just behind the rosebush next to them.

"Helios!" Rini exclaimed as she ran to his arms.

"Maiden, you have finally come for a visit," and he and Rini kissed.

"Helios, it is good to see you and Elysion again," Darien said giving a slight bow.

"Prince, Princess thank you for coming," and Helios bowed to them. "But who is this new friend?" turning to Hotaru.

"Oh, this is my best friend, Hotaru. She is also Sailor Saturn," Rini introduced them without leaving Helios' arms.

"I'm so glad to finally meet you. Rini has told me so much about you," Hotaru bowed to Helios.

"Well, then you have the advantage. We must become good friends. Come and look around everyone. Elysion is at it's peek right now," and Helios started to lead them to the prayer tower were they could not only sit and talk but see much of the surrounding land.

"Helios, we have not only come for a visit," Bunny started to explain. "You see, I've been having these dreams lately. They are all the most tragic of my memories, both of this life and of my last."

"Yes, I had sensed there was something troubling you. I, unfortunately, don't know what these dreams are telling you. I do know that something is going to happen, both good and bad, but no more then that," Helios commented.

"Something good has already happened for Darien and Bunny, Helios. Go on, tell him," Rini urged.

"Yes, well, you see. Bunny and I are now living together. This way we can be together more, and I can protect her better," Darien explained.

"Oh, Prince, Princess I'm so happy for you. I know what it is like to be separated from your love," Helios replied, looking lovingly into Rini's eyes, making her blush.