"oh God" was the only phrase that Serena could utter that morning. The words were strange enough that her husband, Greg, came in to investigate.
"Serena, is anything the matter?" asked Greg
"Greg…Ami…Darien…" Serena mumbles
"Serena, what are you talking about?"
Serena just stared at him blankly. She was very confused. She had two sets of memories in her head. One memory was one she had physical proof had happened, when she and Greg were wed. Then there was the other memory….when she married Darien…but it never happened.
"I'm just late that's all." Said Serena
"Late? Late for what?" Said Greg
"Why work of course!"
Greg bursts out laughing. "You don't work. Remember that day when we got married and I promised that I would always support you…yeah so far I'm still honoring that. Now go back to sleep…or I'm going to be late cause you look so darn cute in that nightie."
Serena laid back in her pillow, listening to Greg's retreating steps. When she heard the apartment door shut, she bolted out of bed and went to the window. As soon as Greg's car pulled away she ran into the living room. She found the phone book and looked up Shields…but there was no Darien. He must not be listed. But what was she thinking…just call him up to chat and see how his life turned out. She threw the phone book down into the floor and caught sight of the photo album, it was slightly open. She opened the book and gasped at what she saw. I suppose the flooding of the new memories faded the old ones…how could she forget their baby, or what would have been their baby if not for the car accident. She was looking at the ultrasound picture of Seth, their son. Serena was 5 months pregnant when this doctor ran a red light and smashed into the taxi she was riding in. She lost the baby, along with a month of her life. She was in a coma for 5 weeks. Greg was so concerned with Serena that he never mentioned the loss of the baby, Serena had almost forgotten she was pregnant. Greg tried to hide the photo albums that held such heart-wrenching memories. She flipped backwards and glanced through memories of her life with Greg. Their wedding in New York, their honeymoon in Hawaii. But yet it all didn't make sense. How did she end up with Greg? Greg belonged to Ami. Serena belonged with Darien. Ok so if Serena was with Greg, who was Darien with?
"Think Serena…there has got to be a simple way to find information. If only I could ask Greg for help, but what would I say to him? Oh Greg, theres a man I'm destined to be with who isn't you, and I need you to help me find him. Yeah that will go over beautifully." Serena said to herself. If only she could get access to Greg's computer. Greg was a high powered lawyer, and had access to all the files of the court house, that means that every doctor in Manhattan would be in that computer. "No Serena…it was just a cruel dream. You have a man here that would do anything for you and you are searching for a man who probably doesn't even live in the city anymore. No what's important is why did this dream come to you. Why now?" Serena continued to mutter to herself. She had to find Luna. Luna would be able to answer everything for her. But where would Luna be. She remembered finding Luna in an alleyway where these children were torturing her. They were picking on her because of her crescent. "Her Crescent!!!" she exclaimed. She went to Greg's computer and typed in "Purple Cat with Golden Crescent" into the search bar. She got a few dead ends and a few unmentionable addresses. But she did find one of a circus. It spoke of a magical tight-rope walking cat. There was no mention of a crescent, but magical had to lead to something. She found a number and decided to inquire as to this cat.
"Brownstone Circus of Manhattan, how can I help you?"
"Yes I'm inquiring about the Magical Cat you have in your show." Said Serena to the Phone Operator
"She's booked for birthday parties for the next two months."
"Oh no I'm not trying to book her, I'm wondering about her physical appearance."
"I'm not sure what you mean."
"Does she have a gold crescent moon on her forehead?"
"No, she's completely light black, almost purple."
"Then what makes her magical?"
"Well she talks, somewhat."
"She talks! Well…when's her next show?"
"She'll be appearing in the show today."
"What time is the show?"
"One O'Clock."
"I'd like one ticket to the show please."
"I'll need a major credit card and a fax number."
"Ok" said Serena as she told the operater her information. She stayed on the line until the fax came through. One O'Clock. It was ten now. It would take her an hour to get there. So she'd have to leave at 11:30, to get there early and get a good seat. Her destiny awaited her.
She arrived at Brownstone Circus at precisely 12:38 PM thanks to Traffic. But to her surprise, the stands were already full, or getting there. She couldn't believe how early people got to see a circus. She looked at the posters along the walls of the tent…and there she was. Luna was this cat. Here her name was Medina. Ok so she wasn't using her name. And her crescent wasn't there. Think Serena. She and the other scouts had never been summoned because there had been no danger. So maybe Luna had been living this life as Medina, the magical cat who talked and walked on a tightrope. Somehow in her wandering, she'd found herself in the dressing rooms of the acts. Luna had to be here somewhere. And there, next to the bearded lady, was a tent that on the list of occupants, was Medina. She'd found her. She walked inside and braced herself. "Luna?"
The cat was staring in the mirror, powdering her whiskers, when the name was uttered. The name she had nearly forgotten. Her name.
"Luna?" Serene whispered. "Luna is that really you?" Serena jumped as the cat lurched at her, hissing. "I know who you are Luna. I know what you are here to do. I know who Princess Serenity is." Serena relaxed as the cat retracted her claws and retreated.
"We can't talk here." Said the Cat. "I guess I'm quitting the show. You'll have to hide me."
"Here, get in my bag."
Just then, a security guard comes in, telling Serena that the cat has 10 minutes until showtime. Serena nods and quickly ducks under the curtain before the guard gets curious and comes back in.
Once back at her apartment, Serena lets the cat out of the bag.
"It's about time, I nearly suffocated in that bag."
"I'm sorry, but Manhattan isn't pet friendly, only if they are on a leash."
"Ok so, how do you know…those things?"
"Luna…I'm supposed to be Sailor Moon. But I guess there was never any threats so you never had to find us."
"You know who the other scouts are too?"
"Yes every single one, even the ones we wouldn't meet until years later."
"And you know who the Moon Princess is?"
"I…Sailor Moon is the moon princess. I am Queen Serenity's daughter."
"Why should I believe you?"
"Luna, why wouldn't you believe me…?"
"Why would you know all this?"
"I…I…I don't know. I had a dream. It was a dream that revealed everything to me. I woke up with all the memories I would have had. And the ones that I already had. But I can't figure out why."
"What else do you know?"
"Well, there was a friend of the scouts called Tuxedo Mask. His real identity is Darien Shields. Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon will eventually become lovers, it's their destiny. Then, in the 30th Century, Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask become Neo-Queen Serenity and Neo-King Endymion."
"Endymion….?"
"Yes, Prince Endymion and Princess Serenity of the past."
"So if you are Sailor Moon, then where is Tuxedo Mask?"
"I don't know. This is why I found you. Since Sailor Moon was never summoned, Tuxedo Mask was never created."
"I don't understand."
"When you gave me the locket to transform into Sailor Moon, Tuxedo Mask was awakened inside of Darien to protect me. In the beginning, it was all completely new to us. I didn't know how to fight, and until we found Ami, eh Sailor Mercury, I was fighting completely alone. So whenever I was in trouble, Tuxedo Mask was summoned. Darien didn't understand what was happening to him. We never figured it out until we found all the inner scouts and all the rainbow crystals to form the silver crystal and gave us all our past memories. Not even you remembered everything clearly until we found the silver crystal."
"Ok, so tell me why you've found me again and ruined my career?"
"I need that locket. Somehow, I feel it is vital that we find everyone and get this show on the road."
"But there are no threats."
"Not yet….but that doesn't mean there won't ever be. The future is fading Luna, I feel it in my heart. Serenity called to me in a dream. Its up to us to save the future."
"How old were you when I found you?"
"I was 14. I'm 22 now. That's a lot of years to catch up to. It might be hard to locate all the girls…but Darien…"
"You love him?"
"Yes. With the memories awaken, so is the love. I have to find him Luna. He's my soulmate.."
"Who's this man?" Luna asked, gesturing to a photo of Serena and Greg.
"That's Greg. He's my husband. But it doesn't make sense. How did I end up with Ami's guy?"
"Ami, Sailor Mercury right?"
"Yes. Greg is a holder of a rainbow crystal. He and Ami are supposed to end up together."
"Perhaps Ami ended up with Darien?"
"I try not to think that way."
The conversation was inturrepted by a telephone ringing.
"Hello?" said Serena
"Yes, is this Mrs. Lewis?" Said the lady
"This is she, how can I help you?"
"I'm just calling to remind you of your hair appointment."
"Oh yes that's right, I'd completely forgotten. Thank you." Serena said as she hung up the phone. "Crap…"
"What is it?" asked Luna
"I have a highlighting appointment, I can't blow it off, I've been waiting weeks to get in the schedule. Well you'll have to come with me. Here get in the bag."
"I will not get in that death trap again."
"Oh come on, you can stick your head out this time."
"Fine, but you better buy me the best cat food."
"Don't worry, I'll get you Sheba and feed it to you in a crystal dish by spoon."
"Now don't get smart with me young lady."
"Oh…it's just like old times isn't it Luna."
"I think the bearded lady was better mannered."
"Now that really hurts…I think I'll have to buy you nine lives now."
"Don't you dare….I'll run away."
Serena just laughed as she hailed a cab.
The Rogers-Leigh Hair Salon was packed with gossipy rich ladies. It smelled of expensive hairspray and a mix of 50 perfumes. This was her first time at this salon, it costed a pretty penny, but it was part of her birthday present from Greg. He always tended to buy her anything. How could she bear to break his heart like this? She was next in line, when she heard a familiar voice gossiping in the chair beside her…there in front of her was the golden goddess of love. "Mina Rogers?"
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AN: Ok…..so its shaky so far….but I've got big plans for it….as soon as it gets rolling. But that is up to you people…..tell me what you think please.