Title: Secrets aren't so secret anymore

Author: Sailor Linnea

Chapters: 28

"A talk? About what?" Usagi asked with a nervous voice.

"About your love life, honey. Although I approve of the match and am relived that you were intimate this early, your family might think otherwise. After all, they don't have all the facts like I do and, even so it's the 20th Century the….."

"WHAT? Say that again?" Usagi stuttered.

"Well, you have to understand your parents if they don't approve of your relationship….."

"No, not that part. The other part; your approval and relief," Usagi interrupted.

"Well, in order for you to handle the Negaverse you'll need your full strength, which you are able to access now."

"I don't understand," Usagi mumbled with a frown.

"You have changed to your true self because you were intimate with the Prince of Earth. Your relationship has triggered your growth from 15 years old to 20 years old. Along with your age, your powers have developed as well."

"But why after we were intimate? Why not before?"

"Your heritage would befall you when you reached adulthood in the Silver Millennium. But since you were murdered before that day, the power lay dormant inside of you until this day. Since I'm no longer alive, you now harness the full power of the Moon Kingdom. Actually your joining with Prince Endymion proved to be useful in many days," Queen Serenity mused.

"Losing my virginity was a good thing?" Usagi asked bluntly, too shocked to comprehend what she was saying until it was too late. She blushed scarlet when she realized what she had blurted out so tactlessly.

"Adulthood in the Silver Millennium was achieved either when you reached 20 years old or when you were married. "

"But I'm not married now and I haven't really reached my 20th birthday yet. My birthday isn't until next month. Of course, I thought I was going to celebrate my 16th, but I guess I'll never be able to do that."

"Honey, I think you need to take a deep breath and sit down. Maybe it was wrong of me to tell you all of this now." Queen Serenity sighed and led Usagi to the bed where she gently pushed Usagi down.

"No, Mother. I would have gone ballistic if I wouldn't have an explanation of my transformation. You made the right decision. I just need time to get used to this, that's all."

"Are you sure? You still look a little pale. You aren't going to faint, are you?"

"No, I'm all right. You were about to tell me why I have received my powers now. Because I'm not 20 years old and I'm defiantly not married. Then why?"

"Well, the magic of the Moon Kingdom is known to protect its inhabitations. And it is extremely protective of the royal line. It would never allow the royal line to die, and therefore it has accelerated your growth so that you are able to protect yourself. Since you were intimate with the Prince of Earth it also made sure that you are strong enough not only to protect yourself but possible heirs as well."

"Heirs?" Usagi already pale face whitened and she started to feel dizzy.

"Don't be alarmed, dear. You are not pregnant. Not this time, but only because I interfered."

"Interfered?" Usagi asked with a confused voice. "What do you mean interfered?"

"I made sure that you didn't get pregnant. If I hadn't, you would have carried the heir to the throne under your heart right now."

"A child?" Usagi asked, eyes huge.

"Yes. As I was saying, the Moon wouldn't allow the royal line to die. Therefore it needs an heir. You need to protect yourself carefully from now on, Serenity. If you don't, the Moon Magic will make sure the Royal line will flourish with a lot of children. You can't fight as Sailor Moon if you are pregnant, and even though the Moon doesn't think it to be necessary, this world needs Sailor Moon."

"But didn't you just tell me that you were going to lecture Luna for letting me fight?" Usagi asked with a confused voice.

"I am going to lecture Luna for letting you fight alone without the proper training. But, enough of that, we were talking about using protection. You have many duties to fulfil before it is time to think about an heir to the throne. The next couple of years will be difficult and you will need all the strength that you can gather. You don't have time for a child yet. All in due time, Serenity. All in due time."

"I'm sorry, mother. I totally forgot about protecting myself, and so did Mamo-chan. I'm glad you interfered; I'm not mature enough for a child yet."

"I can forgive you, dear. But the Prince is old enough to know better," Queen Serenity said with a stern voice.

"Don't blame, Mamo-chan, Mother. After all, it was his first time, as well. Now that I think about it, don't you think it is strange that neither one of us thought about protection? After all, I was actually awake during sex-ed. I should have remembered. I may forget many things, but I don't think I would have forgotten something like that so easily."

"We'll ask Mercury about it later. Maybe it's the Moon Magic that is causing this. I know it will do almost anything to ensure the Royal Line. But making you forget about protection? I don't know! We'll look into it. But whether it is your fault or the Moon Magic's fault, you need to protect yourself the next time, Serenity. If I hadn't interfered you would be pregnant now. Imagine that! A pregnant Sailor Moon. That's just not appropriate. Not to mention that the Negaverse would notice and use that knowledge against you to figure out your true identity. They would attack your family to get to you and….."

"Mother, please calm down. I'm NOT pregnant. And I promise that we will be careful in the future. Maybe Merc can come up with a good protection spell for us or something. Because if the Moon Magic is involved I doubt the usual protections in this time will work."

"Sorry, honey. I'm just worried about you, that's all. You are simply too young to become a mother," Queen Serenity said and patted Usagi on the head. "Even though you aren't too young to have sex," she added with a wicked gleam in her eyes.

"MOTHER! Don't say things like that. It makes me wonder exactly how long you watched us. Our lovelife is not something I would like anyone, especially not my mother, to witness." Usagi wailed with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry honey! I couldn't resist. You look so adorable when you're embarrassed. And, I assure you that I didn't witness the act. That's below my dignity. Anyway, I think it is time to talk to your Guardians about their duties to you, don't you think?"

"I'm not sure if I'm ready to face them yet," Usagi admitted and blushed again. "And what will they think when they realized that we have been searching in vain? That the Princess has been among us all the time? They will be so disappointed when they realize they have to protect a clumsy and stupid princess."

"What makes you think that, Serenity?" Queen Serenity asked with a frown. "Have they been mean to you?"

"No, not mean. But I'm not strong enough, not fast enough, and definitely not smart enough. I always let them down on the battlefield, always force Mamo-chan to come to my rescue."

"Don't think like that honey. You are stronger than all of them combined. Without you they would have been dead a long time again. The only thing that slowed you down on the battlefield was the lack of training. And we will make sure that you get the training you need. I'll talk to Luna about hand-to-hand combat training as well as mental training. And as for your intelligence; you are smarter than you give yourself credit for," Queen Serenity said with a gentle voice.

"Then why am I failing school?" Usagi asked with a frown.

"You are not even trying, honey. Get a tutor so that you catch up with the rest of your class and you'll see that you will do just fine. Maybe you'll never reach Mercury's intelligence, but remember that her passion in life is learning new things. If you hadn't been there for her, she would study all day long and forget to live."

"Thank you for believing in me, mother. That means a lot to me," Usagi said and hugged Queen Serenity.

"You're welcome, dear. After all, you remind me of myself when I was your age. There were always more important things to do than study. But believe me, honey, you can do many things and still have time for studying. You just have to find your way to do it. Believe me when I say that you have a lot to learn as the future Queen of Earth. It is always better to know things yourself than trust your advisors to do what you want them to do. Knowledge is power, my dear. Never forget that."

"Now, you sound like my mother Ikuko," Usagi muttered.

"Well, she is right, even though she approaches the subject differently. She loves you just as much as I do, and want only the best for you."

"I know she does," Usagi sighed.

"Are you ready to meet your Guardians now?" Queen Serenity asked and offered her hand to help Usagi up from the bed.

"Yes, mother. I believe I am ready now," Usagi replied and took the offered hand.

They entered the living room in time to hear Mamoru's comment:

"I don't know! I admit that I have a connection to the Princess, considering that I dream about her. But I have no idea who she is! Or why she would lead you here! As you can see for yourself, she's not here!" Mamoru said deep in thought.

"You are wrong, Chiba Mamoru. She is here! You just don't realize it yet," Queen Serenity said with a smile.

As soon as she had spoken four girls and one man turned around as one, studying the two women in front of them.

"Who are you?" Rei asked with a suspicious voice.

"Always so distrustful, Princess of Mars," Queen Serenity said with a gentle smile.

"What did you call me?" Rei asked with a shocked voice.

"Even though you are Princess Serenity's Guardians, you are all princesses. Well, except you, Prince Endymion," she added and nodded towards Mamoru.

"Prince Endymion?" he repeated slowly. (Why does that name sound so familiar?) he asked himself.

(Because that's you real name, Mamo-chan. Well, at least it was once,) Usagi answered him.

"You still haven't told us who you are," Rei said with a frown.

"My name is Queen Serenity of the Moon Kingdom. I was once ruler of this universe, but now that duty will fall to my daughter," she said and placed her hands on Usagi's shoulders.

"Daughter?" the senshi screamed in shock and turned their shocked gazes to Usagi.

"Yes, let me introduce to you, Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom. She is my heir and you are her Guardians. Well, except for Prince Endymion who is her fiancé," Queen Serenity said with a serious expression on her face. Luna and Artemis arrived just in time to hear the last comment and Luna fainted from the shock.

To be continued….

AN/ Wow, 500 reviews. I'm so flattered. This was chapter 28. What do you think? Since this is the last chapter I have written, does anyone have any suggestions for the next chapter? I have some problems with my writing at the moment. I think I need inspiration! Anyway R and R!

ashpupOO...I LUV THIS CHAPTER!...i think i no wats going to happen nex but im not sure (after all this is ure fanfic) but i cant w8t to see. this is a great story and even tho i havent seen sailor moon in such a long time, i still remember parts (lik wit the wings and other thngs). i hope u update son cuz ill b here waiting. anyway keep it up!

songoku778
MORE MORE I WANT TO KNOW MORE PLEASE THE PLOT IS GOOD THE STORY FITS THE CANNON AND THE MANGA KEEP IT UP

asiangirl668
this is really good...so what happen to Usagi's body and why doies she have wings and is 20? please update soon.

Inu'sAngelGurl
YAY! Another great chapter. I bow down to the Queen of Sailor Moon Fan Fic's. LOL! That was really great though. I can't wait for your next chapter. So, hmm, how to hide the wings? This is gettin' real interesting. UPDATE SOON!

Nics
wahahaha, that was so funny... I wonder what Queen Serenity will tell her daughter... lol

Princess Consuela bananahamock
wow great chapter! i love this story its wel gd, keep up the good work. Ure a fantastic author.

Red-Rose18
wonderful chapter please update soon

MoonBunny777
love it plase update

mew bunnyboo
Wow this is gettin' good every time ya' write! Do more!

YamiNirina
Oh I LOVE LOVE this story oh I can't wait any longer if I do I'll die(lol..)though really I love the story gr8 humor,romance.I wonder what Queen Sernity is going to talk about well I'll have to wait and find out.Love story (Update) real soon please with puppy eyes and I think a tear.lol. YamiNirina

moonlight secrets
Oh goodness, your story is so much better than mine haha.. but I really do like your plot, adding a bit more then they did in the American dubbed version, where you knew enough to get by, but you added some nice detail! I can't wait to see the next chapter.

hugs and loves

ffgirlmoonie
Ok, interesting,...can't wait for the rest!

artisia
great! more pls

musicbrat-0901
interesting chapter. please continue soon

Meli-Chan39
begins hopping around happily WOOT! The mommys back! ...Shes got wings! Huck huck huck

Ishq
Yes it is a great story!

Alright this chapter was really good, expecially when usa was talking to selentity! But I really do wonder how she is gonna manage with those humongous wings of hers! O I really do feel sorry for her! But isn't Mamo gonna be surprized to she that his girlfriend is his princess and hes a lengendarry hot prince (lol were did hot come in! hehe) lol update soon!

Ishq

KeikoKasaiTora
This is really an awesome story. Keep on writing!

earthypie06
I love your story! Keep up the good work! Please update as soon as you can!

Tsukia
Well now we know what is going on with usa
but what about the others?
what will there reactions be ?
will usa be able to leave mamoru's considering her change?
what will her family say?
UPDATE SOON

Syaofan
Poor Usagi, --". That was a great chappy,..Keep up the great work!

CharmedSerenity3
Oh, Great chapter Loved it. Update soon.

MeiMeiPrettyFlower
what about serenity's father? i mean we all know about her mother, but doesn't she have to have a dad too? just wondering, but great story! UPDATE SOON!

AN;/ Hmmmm...have to think about it...

babiixwolf
yess! you UPDATED! xDD teehee wonderful chapter! well done. please update soon! how long is this story going to be? lol anyways! UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

blvd
i really really loved this chapter! update soon plz!

NinjaOfEternalDarkness
Speechless...i am totally and utterlly speechless. This is such a awesome story if i had to rate it between 1-10 this would be off the charts! Please update soon!

AN/ Why thank you. blushes red

cardcaptor eternity
are u saying queen serenity watched her daughter become a 'woman'?

AN/ Thanx for pointing that out. I had left that question hanging in this chapter, but I added a little part in it now, that gives you the answer to that question.