Hey, another review! It's been awhile since I had time, but I figured I'd sit down and write the next part. I think I may have messed some"facts" up, but I hope you enjoy it anyway. When I get the chance, I'll definitely try towork ona fault for Terri for you; I was thinking about it all along, but my problem has been finding something that hasn't been way overdone, like the usual ditsyness. I won't mind overusing it in the story, but I need to figure it out first. :-) (For reference, the only ones who are really supposed to be speaking English are the four Elementals. If you've ever read Pendragon, I decided to make it a Traveler sort of thing where they can all understand each other since they're Scouts. I'll have to work that into the story...) Anway...enjoy:-D

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Terri opened her eyes. Both the room and the darkness were gone again. She lay alone in a desert. It was dark and billions of stars winked at her. The place looked strangely familiar.

Terri stood up and noticed a boat with two people inside holding paddles. She decided to go and check it out.

As she came closer Terri saw that the two were almost identical. They wore short dresses, one black and the other white, and had light colored hair done up in braids.

"Who are you?" Terri asked.

The one in black said, "I am Sailor Lethe, and this is Sailor Mnemosyne. We are the guardians of the river of memories."

Now Terri knew where she was. But it couldn't be. Sailor Lethe, Sailor Mnemosyne, and the river of memories added up to Sagittarius Zero Star, one of the last barriers that had stood between Sailor Moon and Sailor Galaxia. But Galaxia was gone, so how could the river still exist? Unless it had always existed.

"Why don't you hop on?" asked Mnemosyne. "You obviously need to remember something, or else you wouldn't be here."

Could they be trusted? She was a Sailor Scout now, so she could take them on if necessary. Terri eyed their wrists closely. Lethe barked a grim laugh.

"Don't worry, if you're looking for Galaxia's bracelets," said Lethe. "Sailor Moon got rid of Galaxia, and now we do our job as we were always meant to. We won't hurt you."

Terri hadn't expected that. "Oh! Well, if you say so. It's not like I know any way out of here." She climbed into the boat.

"Now," said Mnemosyne, "we've got to figure out what you need to remember. It must be important for you to wind up here."

"What do I do?" Terri asked.

"Just look into the water."

Terri bent over the side of the boat. She couldn't see anything at first. Then something stirred in the depths. Terri saw a shadow start to float upward.

"Stop the boat, Lethe. I think she has found it," said Mnemosyne. Lethe stuck the paddle to the bottom to halt.

The shadow reached the surface. Terri thought it was just her own reflection. The ripples in the water stopped and the image cleared.

It had her face, eyes, and hair. Now that Terri knew she was Sailor Earth she could account for the Earth symbol on her head and the emerald necklace around her neck. But the dress was definitely not what she had on. It was light green with a long train and sleeves slit on the sides. Every ruffle was edged in silver and a silver tiara, set with emeralds, rested on her head.

The girl in the water gazed at Terri with pleading eyes. Terri leaned over further until her nose almost touched the water. The girl smiled and reached up. She took hold of Terri's head and pulled.

Terri only had time to gasp a quick breath before she was out of the boat. She got free from the girl and swam for the surface, but the girl grabbed her foot and continued pulling her down. The water was clear and Terri could see what was happening above. Sailor Mnemosyne was about to dive in after Terri but Lethe pulled her back. She told Mnemosyne something and the other Scout stayed back, biting her nails.

Why is this happening? Terri thought. She couldn't hold her breath for much longer.

"Please, you mustn't keep fighting," said the girl dragging Terri down. "You need not be afraid of the past. You simply have to remember it." Terri paused her kicking long enough to look back at the girl. Their eyes locked, and the same thing that happened when Terri had looked into the yellow man's eyes began again. That flood of memories…Terri clasped her head in pain. "You must remember! You will, whether you want to or not. Fighting it will only make it harder on you."

But it's not mine! This past isn't mine! Terri thought.

"Deep inside, you know it is. We are all reborn. Some remember their past lives, but most do not. It is not important for them. For you, it is. If you don't let me in to show you who you are, you can't win!"

Win? Terri's muscles relaxed. She couldn't keep going, even if she wanted to anymore. All right. Show me what I need to know.

The girl let go and swam up beside her. "First of all, you can breathe down here."

Terri was scared, but she opened her mouth. The girl wasn't lying.

The girl smiled. "Second, and most important: I am your past self."

"You are?" asked Terri.

"Yes. I am Princess Terrasi, sister to Endymion and daughter of the king and queen of the Old Earth Kingdom. When I am not being a princess, I am Sailor Earth, leader of the Elemental Senshi, the Scout of Life, with blessings from planet Earth, and a friend and guardian to Princess Serenity."

"Seriously? That's who I was?" Terri was dumbfounded.

Terrasi giggled. "That's who you were, and who you are. You have already discovered your powers as a Scout, thanks to Gaea. Now you must remember your life. Do not be afraid to let me in. We must be one."

Terri nodded. "I'm ready now. Still kind of freaked, but ready."

"Good. Take my hand." Terrasi's Earth birthmark started to glow. It got brighter and brighter, to the point that it blinded Terri. She didn't think she was in the river anymore.

Terrasi's life, Terri's past life, played through Terri's mind like a movie on fast-forward. At one point the movie slowed to a normal pace. Terri was on a balcony of the Moon palace looking out at the Earth. Princess Serenity was beside her. It was before relations between the Earth and Moon had become strained. They were just talking…

"He loves you, you know," Terrasi said of her brother. "And I know you love him."

"What should I do?" asked Serenity.

"You should tell him, of course. Before it's too late."

"What do you mean?" Serenity looked anxiously at Terrasi.

"Sailor Water had a headache today," said Terrasi.

"I guess you'll be getting the rain you needed, then. But--"

Terrasi frowned at the railing. "She said it was the worst she's ever had in her life."

"Well…" Serenity said, her voice rising. "I guess you're in for a really big one. Right?"

"There's more than rain coming, Serenity. Sailor Wind says the solar wind is behaving strangely. The storm that we're going to get won't just affect Earth." She looked to her beloved planet with tears in her eyes. She could feel its struggle against the negative energy. "Listen. I want you to promise me something. Ever the best of friends, right?"

"Of course, Terrasi."

Terrasi looked at Serenity. "I took my place as Sailor Earth today."

"That's great!" exclaimed the Moon princess. "I'm so happy for you."

"The people…they didn't want me to become one of your guardians," said Terrasi.

"Why not?" Serenity asked.

"They've started to openly express hatred toward the Moon people. I may not be able to come back after this."

"Well, they'll get over it, won't they?"

Terrasi decided she'd better not answer that. Her eyes hardened. "If anything happens, I'm going to have to lead the Elementals in battle."

"But nothing will happen."

"Do they tell you nothing? Don't you see?" Terrasi took a deep breath. "Before I go on, Serenity, I want you to know that I'm telling you this as a friend. Silver Millennium won't last forever. No one knows when, but the Negaverse will invade. And when they do, Sailor Saturn will come to guide it to--to destruction."

Serenity just stood there, in a daze, with her mouth half open. "No…"

Queen Serenity came out. "I'm so sorry, but Terrasi, your parents want you to go home with your guardians to get used to the patrol routes."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Terrasi curtsied. When the queen left, she turned to face her friend. "Please don't cry. Just remember that with destruction comes rebirth. Everything is born again."

Serenity smiled weakly. "Yes, you're right. And if anything happens--no, when it happens--I say we make another promise. To gather our friends and meet in the next life."

"Sounds good to me." Terrasi heard Sailor Fire getting angry below. "I'd better get going. But, you will tell him, won't you?"

"Mm hmm," said Serenity.

Everything swirled, and the movie turned back to fast-forward.

"Why was that important?" asked Terri.

"A promise is an important thing to keep," replied Terrasi.

It slowed again. Terrasi was on another balcony, this time staring at the moon. This time a handsome man in gold armor stood beside her. It was Phoebus' birthday and she'd thrown him a party earlier…

"They won't let you visit even your fellow Scouts anymore?" Phoebus asked.

"No, they won't," Terrasi replied bitterly. "I knew this would happen. Lucky Endymion. He gets to go to the moon whenever he wants."

"Terrasi, please don't do anything stupid."

Terrasi smiled. "I'm not planning on sneaking off like my brother, if that's what you mean. At least we exchange messages through Gaea."

Phoebus returned the smile. "Good. I wouldn't want anything to happen to you."

"Have you spoken to that friend of yours lately about Beryl?" asked Terrasi.

"Yes," said Phoebus. "She's getting more worried by the day. The fabric between our dimension and Beryl's is getting thinner. She is worried that the rip will come soon."

"You know what I must do when that happens, right?"

Phoebus sighed heavily and nodded. "I still say you don't have to. You could come to Delos."

"No, I couldn't. It's my duty to defend both Earth and the Moon."

"I didn't think I'd suddenly be able to convince you." Phoebus smiled again, this time seeming a bit rueful. "Why in the universe did I fall in love with you? I could have found someone who wouldn't fight in any battles, but I had to choose you."

"You know you would never have found a princess who would do that in this solar system." Suddenly Terrasi gasped. "Oh, I almost forgot! Your present!" She rushed into the castle and came out again. In her hands were tow quivers, one of silver arrows and one of gold, and a silver bow. "Here. If you ever need help, use a gold arrow. If you can bring help to us, use silver. They will come to me."

"Thank you." Phoebus touched Terrasi's cheek and leaned down to kiss her.

Somebody hit fast forward again. It didn't speed on for long before stopping again. The Elemental Sailors were standing in a diamond pattern, linked telepathically. They were trying to keep the fabric between the dimensions secure for as long as they could…

Hang on, guys, Sailor Earth thought. We have to keep it up!

Right! came a chorus of three thoughts.

Sailor Water thought, Can anyone else feel that the barrier isn't balanced?

Yeah, thought Sailor Fire. The thinnest place isn't at the middle of it.

Nobody move! thought Sailor Wind hastily. There's a leak. I can feel the winds from within, and they're not from around here!

It's been wonderful, you guys. See you on the other side, Earth thought. Despite the alarm she felt in the bond, Earth didn't think anything else. She had had a premonition of sorts. She wouldn't make it away from the barrier with the other three.

Earth could feel the negative energy surging up through the rip. It was right below her. None of them could keep their powers flowing for the barrier for much longer. The barrier wavered.

With a crack louder than any thunder Queen Beryl hurtled through the portal she'd created. Earth couldn't see her friends. All she knew was that she was falling into blackness. Was it negative forces or unconsciousness? Maybe she was just falling.

Fast forward again. This was the shortest jump of them all. When it stopped this time, Sailor Earth was in the Negaverse…

She was trapped in a glass case of some kind, and negative energy completely surrounded her. Queen Beryl was giving it one last go before just killing her. Earth would have died before giving in to Beryl's desire, however.

"Just let it wash over you," said Beryl in a melodious voice. "Let it wash away your true self, and become my servant…"

Never! Terrasi thought. I will not do what you want!

"Do you want the energy to continue?"

She had to keep struggling…