Author's Notes: Wow, that last chapter must've been hard to read for people who aren't that well learned in Middle Earth literature. Heck, I had a hard time writing it. I promise this'll be an easier read. It's almost ALL LotR. (I think I'm going to base this on the movies because I lost my RotK book so I can't go back to reference it!)

Disclaimer: Let's see, if I had written LotR, I would most likely be dead by now. Let's put this into consideration before pointing fingers, shall we?

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Chapter Two: Guiding the Fellowship

Legolas laughed as he watched the two hobbits tackle Boromir. So far, nothing quite dangerous had happened to the fellowship. However, it seemed as his thoughts may have jinxed the peace because it was then that something caught the corner of his eye. He whipped his head around and looked off into the distance. Sam, wondering about the elf's sudden change in demeanor, looked in the same direction.

"What is that?" He asked as he spotted, what appeared to be, a grey cloud in a clear sky.

"Nothing, it's just a wisp of cloud." Gimli said as he waved it off with his hand.

"It's moving fast, against the wind." Boromir said, suddenly wary.

"Crebain from Dunland!" Legolas cried out.

Suddenly, everyone jumped into action, dousing fires and collecting equipment. In a manner of seconds, the fellowship was under cover of rock and brush, no trace of them left. They were just in time as the foul creatures flew above their hiding place.

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'Geez, just because it's daytime doesn't mean you stop keeping watch.' Usagi thought as she panted with exertion.

That little burst of light to catch the elf's attention had cost her a lot of energy. Energy she wouldn't have had to waste if the fellowship had been more careful.

'Hopefully, they've learned their lesson.'

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As the fellowship made their way up Caradhras, Legolas ran up ahead and looked around. The nimble feet of the elf allowed him to stay above the snow. As such, Legolas deemed himself most able to keep watch, which he did to the best of his ability.

'I won't let my guard down twice.' He thought.

Suddenly, Frodo fell and rolled down the mountain. Thankfully, Aragorn had been keeping watch behind the fellowship and stopped him before he rolled off the mountain. As he helped the little hobbit up, Frodo realized that the ring was no longer around his neck.

"Boromir." Aragorn said stiffly.

Frodo followed the renegade king's gaze to Boromir who had picked up the ring. For a moment, the son of the Steward of Gondor seemed mesmerized.

"It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing. Such a little thing." Boromir said.

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The blast of evil desire hit Usagi head on. To be able to keep track of the fellowship, Usagi had left herself a link with them. This link kept her open to any negativity within the group. Defenseless against Boromir, as he was part of the fellowship, and still fatigued from her previous intervention, Usagi was knocked out.

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"Boromir! Give the ring to Frodo." Aragorn commanded.

The tone of voice shook Boromir out of his stupor.

"As you wish. I care not." Boromir said as he gave the ring back to Frodo. He then reached over and ruffled the hobbit's hair. However, the distrusting eyes of Frodo did not lighten, even as Aragorn's hand left the hilt of his sword.

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Usagi awoke hours, if not days, later.

'When I get my hands on Boromir, I'm gonna make sure he has as bad a headache as I do.' Usagi thought grudgingly.

'Now, let's see where the fellowship are at this time.'

Usagi placed her hands on the crystal and frowned as she searched Middle Earth. Unfortunately, the place she found them to be in was not good. Not good at all.

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The fellowship was resting at the top of a LONG flight of stairs. They were faced with three doors and Gandalf was contemplating which route to take while privately discussing matters with the ring-bearer. Suddenly, Frodo gave out a sigh.

"I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened." He said sadly.

"So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in the world, Frodo, besides the will of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, in which case you also were meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought." Gandalf said with a smile. Suddenly, he turned to one of the doors.

"Ah! It's that way." He said as he got up and started to gather up their things.

"He's remembered!" Merry exclaimed.

"No, but the air smells less foul down here. If in doubt, Meriadoc, always follow your nose." Gandalf said.

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Usagi sighed yet again. That had been no ordinary breeze. That had been a Uraniun wind infused with courage, strength, and determination...and it had taken a lot more energy than that flash of light!

'I hope the fellowship doesn't waste it and do anything stupid while I'm unconscious.' Usagi thought before promptly passing out.

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"I am a servant of the secret fire, wielder of the flame of Arnor! Dark fire shall not avail you, Flame of Udun!" Gandalf said as he stood tall against the Balrog.

The Balrog drew his flaming sword and tried to strike at the wizard, but Gandalf parried the blow with his own sword.

"Go back to the shadow! You... SHALL NOT... PASS!" Gandalf yelled in defiance as he slammed his staff on the Bridge of Khazad-Dum.

A great flash of light drove the Balrog back but it drew its whip in retaliation and stepped onto the bridge. The bridge gave way under the Balrog and it fell into the bottomless chasm. Gandalf breathed a sigh of relief and turned away when the whip of the Balrog latched around his ankle and attempted to pull him off the bridge. Gandalf caught the edge of the bridge and attempted to pull himself up before catching sight of the fellowship. His eyes suddenly hardened with resolve.

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Usagi woke up and picked herself off the ground. She really should get a bed and put it next to the tower. No matter. She steadied herself and placed her hands on the crystal. She searched Moria and found the fellowship in time to hear the famous last words.

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"Fly, you fools!" Gandalf gasped out before letting go and falling into the depths of Moria.

"NOOOOOO-" Frodo cried out as Boromir attempted to drag him out of Moria.

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"-OOOOOOO!" Usagi cried out as she watched Gandalf fall into the abyss.

Gandalf was an Istari, a Maira. She had watched him since the creation of this world and had taken delight in his eccentric behavior. She had admired him for his wisdom. Above all else, she had wept when he faced the head of his order, someone he had greatly admired, and had been proud when he stuck to his beliefs in the light.

Then, she had blown a moth off course and into his grasps. Now, she was not about to let him fall.

'The fellowship will be fine, they're heading to Lothlorien. Gandalf needs my help now.' Usagi thought before cutting off connections with the fellowship and going after Gandalf.

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The fellowship unpacked their bags under a tree in Lothlorien. Their attention was diverted from the task by the sound of many elves singing.

A Olorin i yaresse (Olorin, who once was...)

Mentaner i Numeherui (sent by the Lords of the West...)

"A lament for Gandalf." Legolas said sadly as he stopped what he was doing to listen to the music of his kin.

"What do they say about him?" Merry asked, only half-heartedly.

Legolas turned to him.

"I have not the heart to tell you. For me, the grief is still too near." He answered softly.

Tirien i Romenori (to guard the lands of the East...)

Maiarion i Oiosaila...(wisest of all Maiar...)

Mana elye etevanne...(what drove you to leave...)

Norie i melanelye? (that which you loved?)

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Gandalf opened his eyes and closed them quickly when bright light almost blinded him. He heard giggling like the tinkle of bells coming from beside him. Curiosity got the best of him and he slowly opened his eyes once again. He blinked rapidly before the room came into focus and with it, a vision.

She sat on a very ornate chair next to his bed. Her elbows were resting on the mattress he was on and she held her face in her hands. Her eyes were a bright silver-blue. They held happiness and excitement, like the eyes of a child on their birthday. However, they also held wisdom and sadness. They were completely different emotions, but they seemed to fit.

On her head, she wore a very elaborate tiara and on either side of it, was her hair twisted into a spherical bun. The two buns made her look like a rabbit. The rest of her hair flowed from these two buns. It was extremely long and silver. The hair spilled over her shoulders and onto the ground, creating a pool around her feet along with her ivory dress.

"I do not know if I am again in Valinor, but lady, if you are here, it surely is a better place." The old Istari said.

The girl gave her twinkling laugh again and shook her head.

"Oh Gandalf." She said with a sigh. "Gandalf the Grey. The Grey Wanderer. The Grey Pilgram. Stormcrow, Tharkûn, Incánus. Mithrandir and Olórin."

"You address me with many names and many titles, yet you say nothing at all." Gandalf said.

The girl's eyes crinkled up in amusement.

"I've watched you since the beginning of this world. I've watched you fight for the side of the light and never waver. You are quite remarkable." She said.

"You say you know me, but I do not know you. Tell me, who are you and from where have you observed me throughout my life?" Gandalf asked.

"Why, I've been terribly rude, haven't I?" She said. "My name is Serenity and I have watched you from here. My palace on the moon."

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Frodo looked at Galadriel with fright. No more was she a queen of ethereal light, now she was the sovereign of darkness.

Galadriel caught sight of Frodo, his quavering figure and the horror in his eyes. Guilt weighed down her heart and she once again returned to her place as the wise ruler of Lothlorien, though not without much effort.

"I passed the test. I will diminish, and go into the west, and remain Galadriel." She said, panting. However, she seemed old and there was no joy in her for being strong and resisting the pull of the ring.

"I cannot do this alone." Frodo said, almost pleadingly. How was he to bear the ring to Mordor when even this Elven Queen had not the strength?

"You are a Ringbearer, Frodo. To bear a ring of power is to be alone. This task was appointed to you, and if you do not find a way, no one will." Galadriel said.

"Then, I know what I must do. It's just... I am afraid to do it." Frodo said hesitantly.

"Even the smallest person can change the course of the future." Galadriel said as she gave him a kiss on the forehead and looked deeply into his eyes.

The simple gesture gave Frodo strength and newfound hope.

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Gandalf gasped.

"Then you are..." He said.

"I am Princess Serenity; heir to the throne of the now dead White Moon Kingdom and future ruler of the Silver Alliance. Betrothed to the fallen Prince Endymion of Elysion. Most importantly, the future weilder of the Ginzuishou, otherwise known as the Silver Imperium Crystal." She said.

Gandalf looked downcast, she was not the person he had hoped she was. Then, she continued on with her introduction.

"I am Neo-Queen Serenity; former ruler of the fallen Crystal Tokyo. Wife of Neo-King Endymion and mother to Neo-Princess Serenity Usagi Chiba. Most importantly, guardian of the Ginzuishou, otherwise known as the Silver Imperium Crystal or the last voice in the Music of Ainur." She said grandly.

Gandalf's eyes widened. Then she was whom he had hoped for. He was about to ask her why she was not in Middle Earth, helping the fellowship, when she started another introduction before he could open his mouth.

"I am Sailor Moon, Super Sailor Moon, and Eternal Sailor Moon. Champion of Love and Justice. Messiah of Light. Leader of the Sailor Senshi. Future Sailor Cosmos, Queen of the Stars. Defeater of countless youma, Queen Metallia, Queen Beryl, The Doom Tree, The Dark Moon Family, Wiseman, Pharoah 90, Mistress 9, The Death Busters, Queen Nehelenia, Sailor Galaxia, and Chaos. Most importantly, I am the wielder of the Ginzuishou." She said.

Gandalf was amazed. He had heard of the countless enemies the Queen was forced to face, but he never knew that she had defeated chaos. Then with a sigh and a tired look in her eyes, she gave one last line of titles.

"Most of all, I am Tsukino Usagi. A girl forgotten. A woman who's only dream in life was to be married and have a happy family. The lost child of Tsukino Kenji and Tsukino Ikuko. Most importantly, the one who's only destiny is to live the fate of a past life."

After this last speech, Gandalf felt pity growing in his heart. So this was Neo-Queen Serenity. Not a woman who had lost everything, but a woman who never had anything of her own to begin with.

After a long stretch of silence, Usagi gave the old man a smile. He smiled back.

"You were the one who gave me strength when I faced the Balrog in Durin's Tower." He said.

"Yes, though I'm sorry I could not be of more help." She said, a little down-cast.

"But you could have been!" Gandalf said. "I've been told of your power. It is immense. You could probably come down to Middle Earth and destroy the Ring yourself."

"You're only partly correct. I could destroy the Ring. Unfortunately, I cannot descend to Middle Earth, nor Arda for that matter." She said.

Gandalf gave her a confused look to which Usagi gave a sigh.

"What have you heard of me, Olórin?" She asked, using his Maiar name. "Perhaps you have heard that I unknowingly caused the destruction of my world and the creation of yours? Perhaps you were told that bitter and overcome with grief, I returned to my palace on the moon and tried to ignore creation. Perhaps you think that I wanted nothing to do with Arda because I resented it?"

A little ashamed with himself, Gandalf nodded his head. Suddenly, she stood up and paced around the room.

"I know what you Ainur have been told by fate." She said heatedly. "She declared that in Middle Earth's greatest time of need, I would overcome my selfish behavior and resume my part as Arda's protector. I would no longer begrudge Arda for the loss of my world and instead, act as a mother, for a mother to Arda I am since I was part of its creation."

Gandalf again nodded his head. Yes, the Ainur believed that the Queen was resentful and bitter, blinded by hate and unable to see the wonderful world that she had unwittingly created with the Ainur.

"Well you're wrong." She said defiantly.

"Oh?" Gandalf asked, a little dubious.

"Yes." She said with a glare. "I did not voluntarily return to my Moon Palace. Fate imprisoned me in crystal and sent me here. Since the beginning of the world, I have stayed here, a hostage in my own home. Trapped in a dream-state and unable to escape.

"Since the creation of Arda, I have never resented the Chidren of Illúvatar. They were actually people who lived in my world, just changed. Elves were actually citizens of Crystal Tokyo who were blessed with immortality when Arda was created. They were never to blame for what had happened.

"Actually, I blamed myself. My daughter had thrown herself in the way of a blast meant for me and killed herself. Then my husband and my senshi sacrificed themselves to kill the threat. Because I was grieving over my daughter, I didn't realize what they were doing and was too late to help them. They all died." She said sadly.

"Then why have you never helped us? What of Melkor and Sauron?" He asked angrily.

"It's hard to help when your powers are weak and you're imprisoned in crystal!" She yelled, but she suddenly quieted down. "During the time of Melkor, I had no idea that I was part of Arda's creation. I was also weak, the Ainur would be much more capable of defending Arda, so I spent my time watching over the peoples. I amused myself with watching their lives and learning their cultures.

"Then the Ainur left. It was when they were leaving for Valinor when I remembered the beginning of Arda. I remembered a beautiful song that brought about its existence, and I remembered that I was, somehow, part of that song. I realized that I had helped to bring Arda into existence. It was then, when the Ainur left Middle Earth and I realized my bond with it, that I became involved.

"Still, I was weakened. I could not do much to help. Mostly, I helped the poor and weak. I tried to help the individuals forgotten. Then, Sauron came.

"I thought for sure that fate would set me free and that I would be able to descend to Arda and help my people. Unfortunately, it was not time. Arda would be in more need in the future, so I slept on.

"Even so, I did my best to help. I sent soothing winds to the human and elvish troops. I provided clear streams and ripe berries. I felt inadequate, helping in this way, but it was the most I could do.

"Then, the day came when Gil-Galad and Elendil lead the last alliance to the Black Gate. It was when hope had seemed to fail. It was when Sauron descended from his dark throne and killed Elendil. It was when Isildur took up his father's sword and slashed blindly at Sauron." Usagi said.

Usagi paused.

"It was then that I seized my chance. It was then that I took hold of the broken sword and guided it. It was then that I severed the ring from Sauron's hand and the threat to Middle Earth ended." She said softly.

Gandalf was amazed, but some doubt still remained.

"I thank you for your help, but I must still know. If you have awakened, why have you not descended to Middle Earth to help us? Surely once you are in Arda, you will have more power?" He said.

"I tried and failed." She said. "I awoke during your council with Lord Elrond, where the Fellowship was formed. It was the greatest gathering of warriors of light, there was an abundance of positive energy.

"I took that positive energy. I did not have enough to make the trip to Arda on my own, so I took it from the warriors and set out. Unfortunately, the Ring was also there." She said.

Gandalf's face paled.

"No." He whispered.

"Yes." She said with a small smile. "The Ring sensed my coming, it sensed its danger, so it caused discord among the council. The negativity sent me reeling back to the moon. It also created malice and hate within the group. As long as those exist, I will never be able to descend to Middle Earth."

"Surely there is another way?" Gandalf asked.

"If you gathered enough people and they were all happy and elated, that would probably create enough positive energy to summon me. However, in such times, I doubt that such a gathering will be able to be achieved. You would have to assemble humans and elves alike, at the very least, and even then, there would be too much distrust and malice." She said.

"Then all is lost." Gandalf said dejectedly.

"No, all is not lost." Neo-Queen Serenity said.

Gandalf looked up.

"Why, Gandalf the Grey, do you think I brought you here?" She asked.

"That, I have yet to reason out." He said.

"As your spirit traveled to Valinor, I snatched it and brought it here. Only when you were weak, did I have enough power to bring you here." She said.

"That explains how you brought me, but not why." He said.

"You forget that my power is weak, even though I am no longer imprisoned, because I must cross the distance between the moon and Arda, to exert my influence. However, in my own palace, I am strong and have magic that is unparalleled by anyone in Arda."

Gandalf gasped.

"Gandalf they Grey, how would you like to become Gandalf the White?"

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Hey, thanks for reading my story and reviewing guys! It meant a lot. Anyway, I had planned on writing the entire LotR series in one chapter and bringing Usagi into it in the next chapter, however, I've just realized how insanely long this chapter is and what a great place, this is to stop. Therefore, I'll probably devote a chapter to each part of LotR (TT and RotK) and then drop Usagi in. Arigatou-gozaimasu, readers!