A New Star in the Sky

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or Full Moon wo Sagashite. I wish I could draw as good as both of them though *sniffles* They are so talented.

InvisibleRain: *grins* Arigato! *gives a cookie* I've been trying to keep her as in-character as possible ^^; She doesn't like to behave sometimes though . I've had to watch a few eppies to get back into her psyche at times *sweatdrops* Sad ne?
Kawaii Usa: Sorry for the long wait^^; I've been swamped with school and work .
Sailor Ronin Usa-chan: With the 'no waist' thingy. One of the Phages said that to them during the series (Sailor Sexy I think *shrugs, forgets* That chick that was obsessed with Yaten-kun). I meant that she couldn't distinguish her waist from her hips and chest^^; Or something like that *sweatdrops* Izumi-kun finally makes his appearance in this chapter ~.^ Enjoy ne? *grins* Dunno what the pairings are gonna be yet *shrugs* I'll prolly write multiple endings (I'm indecisive like that *sweatdrops again*).
Angel-Goddess: *grins* Here's the chappie written just because you requested it^^ (and cuz Usa-chan told me about your B-day… sorry it's late *sweatdrops* Bogged down w/school and work .). Anyway, Izumi-kun makes his appearance in this chapter ~.^ He's such an awesome character^^ Sorry if he's OOC though^^; I dunno the pairings yet^^; Like I said above, I'm prolly gonna write a few different endings cuz I'm indecisive like that^^
Queen luvBunny: *grins* Arigato! I'm glad you like this and "Uragirimono" (Uragirimono is my baby right now *beams* I can't wait to start on the next chappie of that^^). Anyway, I dunno what the pairing is going to be yet *shrugs* Like I said above, I'll prolly write a few different endings cuz I'm indecisive *sweatdrops* Hope you like this chappie!

I'm sorry for the long wait for this chapter, I got on a kick with writing "Uragirimono" *sweatdrops* And completely forgot to update this one^^; Anyway, this chapter is dedicated to Angel-Goddess in honor of her birthday (think of it as a belated birthday gift ~.^ … and if you're wondering, Usa-chan told me your B-day was coming up^^)!

I'd like to say thank you to Usa-chan Sailor Ronin for being my pre-reader, she's awesome and keeps me inspired by sharing her fics with me *grins* And I also want to thank my new beta-reader LunarPrincess for offering to fix up my awful grammar errors^^; Without further adu, here's the next chapter!

Warning! Spoilers ahead, don't read if you don't want to be spoiled!

Thoughts are italicized
Dream Sequences are italicized (thoughts in dreams aren't)
**** Change of scene, time, etc…

Chapter 3 – Mistaken Identity

"Arigato for letting me come along, Seiya-kun." Usagi said as she smiled up at the dark-haired man sitting beside her. On her other side sat Full Moon who was currently going over the lyrics she was to sing while the band recorded.

"It's my pleasure, odango." Seiya said as he smiled at the blond girl at his side. He gripped one of her hands and smiled down at her, noting the slight blush that touched her cheeks. He ignored of course, the glares he was receiving from his two friends who sat across the room on another armchair.

"Usagi-chan, can you help me?" Full Moon asked as a frown touched her lips. There was a part of the song that she wasn't sure about. Maybe the blond girl would have some advice.

"Nande?" Usagi questioned as she turned her attention away from Seiya and focused it on Full Moon.

"This part right here, what do you think I should do? It's written as a really low part, I'm not sure if I can sing that low." Full Moon said with her brows furrowed in concentration.

"Just bring it up an octave." Usagi said with a smile to her new friend. "Your feelings come out more clearly when you sing in this octave anyway." She said as she gave Full Moon her warmest smile. Full Moon giggled to herself at the strange antics of Usagi. That's what made her who she was, it seemed. It wouldn't be Usagi if she weren't goofy and a little ditzy.

"Three Lights, Full Moon, it's your turn to record. We're going to run a practice recording a few times through so just get a feel for the song and how each of you will sing." A man said as he set a clipboard on the table in front of Full Moon and Usagi. "Now if you'll just step into the recording room, we'll get you started."

"Hai." Full Moon said as she stood up with a smile drawn across her face. "I can't wait to sing, sir!" She said excitedly as she headed for the door.

"Tell me how it sounds, ne odango?" Seiya said as he stood and winked in Usagi's direction. Usagi smiled and blushed slightly before nodding.

"Hai, Seiya-kun. Have fun!" Usagi said as she waved to the dark-haired man as he followed Full Moon out the door. Her smile faded as she saw the glares she was receiving from Taiki and Yaten, as they stood and headed for the door as well. Usagi didn't smile again as the two walked though the door and headed for the recording room.

"Why the long face, Mitsuki-chan?" A woman said as she plopped down next to Usagi. Usagi looked up instantly with a look of confusion on her face.

"Mitsuki?" Usagi questioned the woman. The woman turned to face Usagi with a look of slight confusion.

"Huh?" She questioned as she studied Usagi's face. "Ah! Gomen! I thought you were Full Moon. Wow, you two look a lot alike…" She said as she glanced through the glass window once she noticed the blond was already in the recording room.

"It's alright, everyone was saying stuff at school today too, because I wore my hair down." Usagi said with an embarrassed smile and a sweatdrop that slid slowly down her face. "My name is Tsukino Usagi. I came here with Seiya-kun."

"I'm Ooshige Masami." She said as she smiled at the blond girl. "I'm Full Moon's manager." Usagi giggled slightly and smiled to herself.

"Hai, I know, Ooshige-san. I've been a fan of Full Moon's since she debuted five years ago." Usagi said with a smile. "She inspired me to try and become a singer. She projects her feelings so strongly it makes your heart scream out with emotions."

"That's our Full Moon-chan." Ooshige said with a smile. "She's always been that way. She loves singing more than any thing in the world. She would have been heart-broken if she'd have lost her voice from that surgery."

"We need to be quiet now, we're about to begin recording." The man from before said as he glanced around the room at the few people that were whispering amongst themselves.

"Gomen nasai!" Ooshige and Usagi said in unison as the two stood and bowed in front of the man in apology.

"All right, cue the music!" He said as he pointed to one of the men at the control board in front of him. Usagi closed her eyes as the gentle music filled the air around her. She took in a deep breath and the entire world seemed to melt away into the background.

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A lone figure floated above the ground and stared down at a strange girl below. She was a strange one indeed… time seemed to flow differently for that one. Even he could feel that and he was barely more than a wisp of smoke. He watched as she walked slowly into a recording studio with a man named Seiya and none other than Full Moon, the famous pop singer, who had mysteriously disappeared four years prior. He, of course, knew what had happened to make her disappear. The general public had been told something different. They had been told she had been ill with throat cancer and the chemotherapy had stunted her growth. That was all a big lie because the public couldn't handle the truth… the truth that there were really Shinigamis about…

"Hellllooo, Izumi-kun!" An annoying voice called as a white ghost came into view. "What are you doing here?" The ghost asked as he floated around the older Shinigami.

"Go away, Jonathan." Izumi said in annoyance, as he crossed his arms over his chest and closed his eyes. Why he had ever decided to break up his team with Meroko, he would never know. The only reason he knew, was because he didn't trust the feelings of others. There was no real sense of love or devotion; it always passed him by. Of course that was his punishment… Being a Shinigami was his punishment, but any thing that could hurt his soul was also part of his punishment. It would be that way for the rest of time.

"Is she our assignment, Izumi-kun?" Jonathan asked as he floated a little lower than Izumi and began to follow the blond into the building. Izumi frowned as the ghost floated closer to him. In a puff of smoke, a pin appeared in his hand that he pushed into the wispy cloud that made up Jonathan. The ghost remained there for only a second before he started flying around like a balloon that was losing air. As Jonathan zoomed this way and that, Izumi followed after the blond girl into the building.

He had seen the girl before and she sparked his interest. He knew about her alter ego, Sailor Moon, Princess Selenity. He had arrived to collect souls after a huge battle had torn through the city of Tokyo. The city had been covered in spider webs and the sun had been darkened. Just when he was going to collect the souls of all the people, a bright light lit up the entire city and the souls seemed to return to their bodies. It had perplexed him to no end, until he had seen the golden-haired girl floating to the ground holding the hand of a younger girl that looked unmistakably similar to the princess. Not only that, but she had been dressed in an elegant white dress and had wings on her back. Not small wings like the ones Izumi had, but real ones… more similar to an angel, than a Shinigami.

There was also the time at the North Pole when he had been sent to retrieve the souls of five girls. He had just been ready to take the soul of the golden princess when a blinding silver light had lit up the area and the souls disappeared, even the ones that had already been glowing different colors in his lamp. He frowned to himself as he floated into the recording room above the two blond girls. They seemed in deep concentration as they went over the lyrics of the song they were about to record. Izumi was bored… but intrigued by the strange girl. Why was it that she could die multiple times and live to tell about it? Not that she had told anyone, being Sailor Moon was a secret. People had found out, of course, but no one lived to tell the tale. Either that or they promised not to tell and then left the planet. It was strange how many aliens had visited earth and yet no one had even known about it.

He smirked to himself as he noted that there were three aliens in the room he floated above. The Three Lights. They were actually the Sailor Starlights. Izumi found it quite strange that they had disguised themselves as men because they became women when they transformed. They probably figured that by changing into men, it would be a better cover to hide their identities. Of course they were very feminine men, but that was what drew the crowds to them, it seemed. They were all 'pretty boys'. It amazed Izumi that no one had recognized the other Sailor Senshi as their alter egos, they didn't really look that different when they were transformed. They didn't even wear masks to hide their faces. Then again, who would suspect a klutz like the blond, was Sailor Moon? No one would. They were probably laugh themselves into a coma if they were told that.

The Three Lights and Full Moon were in the recording room now. Izumi smirked and snapped his fingers, which caused a screeching noise that sounded like nails on a chalkboard to come from Full Moon's throat. The girl closed her mouth and grabbed her throat as a panicked look crossed her face. This brought a smile to Izumi's lips. He had enjoyed his time making Mitsuki's life miserable. The only thing that was better than that, was making Meroko's life after death, miserable. She was gone now, though. Izumi knew he'd never see her again, though he didn't know where she had gone.

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"Full Moon, daijoubu?" Usagi questioned as the blond girl came back into the recording room clutching her throat. Usagi's eyes held a worried look as did all of the people surrounding her.

"Maybe we should call Wakaouji-sensei and have him take a look at your throat?" Ooshige questioned as she reached into her pocket and pulled out her cell phone.

"Don't, I'm fine." Full Moon squeaked as a small cough issued from her throat. "I just need something to drink." She said as she coughed again.

"I'll go get it." Usagi offered as she headed for the door to the reception area. She reached the door to the recording room door and walked out quietly. Everyone in the room seemed to be swarming around Full Moon holding out glasses of water and such. Usagi went anyway, though. She was thirsty herself and she figured Seiya and the others would want a drink as well. It seemed as though this joint album was going to be much tougher than any of them had anticipated. It didn't seem that the Three Lights trusted Full Moon at all… Even though it had been their agent that had suggested the combination.

Usagi skipped down the hallways humming to herself as she headed for the soda machines she had seen in the lobby. She stopped in front of the nearest machine and dug around in her pocket for her change. She pulled out the coins and put them into the coin slot. She then pushed the button for a soda before she dug around for more change in her pocket. She pulled out a paper bill and her change went rolling across the floor.

"Shoot!" She cried as she took off after the rolling change. She caught up to it at the edge of a small carpeted area and slammed her foot down on top of the coin. "Gotcha!" She called out triumphantly, as she lifted her foot and bent to pick up the coin. "You didn't think you could get away, did you?" She asked as she stood back up. She cried out in surprise and fell backward when she saw something standing right in front of her that hadn't been there a moment before. She then promptly fell backward onto her butt and dropped the coin, which rolled under the machine. "Ah man!" She cried as she crawled across the floor and reached under the machine to try and reach the coin.

"I'm sorry, Full Moon-san. I didn't mean to startle you." The man said as he reached a hand down and touched Usagi's shoulder. Usagi turned to look at him with a look of confusion on her face.

"Full Moon?" She questioned as she raised one delicate eyebrow in his direction. She was slightly surprised when he reached into his pocket and pulled out some change and dumped it unceremoniously into her open hand.

"Nani? What's this for?" Usagi questioned as she looked at the change in her hand. She glanced up at the longhaired man that stood in front of her smiling.

"It's my fault you dropped it, so I thought I'd help you out." He said as he held out a hand to help her to her feet. Usagi took the offered hand and let him help her to her feet. She was slightly confused at him calling her Full Moon, but she ignored it and smiled up at him. Of course she recognized him. He was the lead guitar player for the famous group the Guitar Boys [1]. "So, Full Moon, will you sing with us?"

"Eh? But-" Usagi started to protest but was interrupted as the lead singer of the band stood up and walked over next to his friend.

"We've never heard you sing in person," He started then seemed to remember something. "Well, except for the time before you debuted, but we couldn't hear clearly through the door."

"Demo…" She started as a sweatdrop slid down her face slowly. "I'm not-" She was cut off again as the drummer stood up and strolled slowly over toward them as well.

"Come on, just sing a few lines from Eternal Snow. The vocals are amazing."

"H… hai…" Usagi said nervously as she took a deep breath. She would just have to tell them afterwards that she wasn't Full Moon. They hadn't even given her a chance to speak, so what would it hurt? She did love to sing. She took another deep breath and let it out slowly. "Kimi wo suki ni natte. Dorekurai tatsu no kaNA?" She sang out in a clear voice. "Kimochi Fukurande yuku bakari de. Kimi wa Kono omoi kidzuiteiru no kana?" She sang out, her voice echoing around the room slightly. "Ichido mo kotoba ni wa Shitenai ke-" Usagi stopped abruptly when a familiar figure came into her view. It was Takuto… and behind him stood a taller man with sandy-blond hair. 'The Prince…' She thought vaguely as she stared at the tall producer. He had been the keyboard player for Route L, a long time ago and had come out of his 'retirement' to become Full Moon's producer. She blushed slightly and looked away from the Guitar Boys.

"You…" Takuto said slowly as he approached her. "Why are you singing Mitsuki's song?!" He demanded angrily as he tried to cover his awe at having heard her sing. Her voice was similar to Mitsuki's, but she sang in a slightly higher voice that was as clear as a warm spring day, when the first flower bloomed. Of course he couldn't say that he had almost mistaken her for Mitsuki because of the clarity of her voice. He wasn't ready to admit to himself that she had talent and might some day become as big as Mitsuki.

"You must be Mitsuki's new friend?" Wakaouji asked Usagi questioningly, as he looked at her. "She spoke of you yesterday and said that you had dreams of being a singer, correct?" Usagi blushed slightly and nodded.

"You mean?" The guitar player for the Guitar Boys said as he lifted his stylish sunglasses to get a better look at her. "She's not Full Moon?"

"I'm not Full Moon, but you didn't give me a chance to say that." Usagi said in embarrassment as she blushed profusely. "I'm sorry if my singing wasn't very good."

"I'm impressed," The guitar player said as he smiled at Usagi. "I actually thought you were Full Moon. Guess I was mistaken ne?" He said as he winked at her. "We'll see you later then." He said, as he and his friends began to walk down the hallway towards one of the empty recording rooms. "Good luck." He called back as he and his friends disappeared around the corner. Takuto frowned deeply at Usagi.

"You'll never make it with such a poorly sung song, you wanna be…" He said in an annoyed tone as he looked away from her quickly. He hoped that nothing showed on his face. He just couldn't stand to see a girl like her, immature and clumsy, trying to become a singer. He wanted to spare her the pain that he and Mitsuki had once gone through. Of course not all singers got throat cancer from singing, but it seemed to be a common thing these days. 'At least I have Keichi to help me through it…' He thought to himself as his features softened and he looked sad and powerless.

"Are you all right, Takuto-san?" Usagi questioned as she placed a hand on his arm and looked up at his face with concern. "I'm sorry I was singing Full Moon-san's song. I could never sing it as well as she can. But I'm not going to give up on my dream." She said as a look of determination crossed her face at the end of her little speech. Takuto was slightly surprised at the sheer amount of bravery and guts this girl had. In this business it was extremely tough to stay on top. Most artists would burn out or break up after a few years on top. No one ever lasted very long. It was a shock to Takuto that the fans had still been so loyal to Mitsuki after four years passed since Full Moon's disappearance.

"Whatever…" He said as he took the sodas from Usagi's hands. "These for Mitsuki?" He asked as he headed toward the recording room.

"Aa, and one of them is for Seiya-kun." Usagi said as her eyes grew sad. Wakaouji didn't follow right away since he wanted to talk to the blond girl.

"So, you want to become a singer…" He said as if deep in thought. He scratched his chin with his hand and then smiled down at Usagi. "You have a lot of talent as a singer. Have you had voice training classes?"

"Eh? Well… Not too many. Seiya-kun helps me with it a lot. He's such a good friend." Usagi said with a smile and a slight blush on her cheeks.

"I wouldn't do this for just anyone, but Mitsuki-chan seemed quite taken by you so I'm going to offer to produce a song for you." Wakaouji said with a smile as he reached into his pocket and produced a white business card. Usagi's eyes widened considerably at the offer and her mouth dropped open in surprise.

"Are you serious?!" She questioned as the look of shock spread from her face to her hand gestures and posture. "You would really do that?"

"Aa, if you were completely serious about it, that is." Wakaouji said with a hint of seriousness through the smile on his face.

"Wow, I don't know what to say…" Usagi said and paused as a slight frown touched her lips. "I would really like to take you up on that offer, but I need to do this on my own." Usagi said as she smiled up at him. "I passed the first round of Seed Record's Debut Artist Audition [2]. I just received the letter in the mail the other day." She said with a triumphant smile. "And I'm going to do my best to become an idol singer like Full Moon-san." Wakaouji smiled genuinely at the girl's spirit. She didn't seem the type to be so strong from the outside appearance.

"I wish you the best of luck, Tsukino-san." Wakaouji said as he bowed and headed back toward the recording room.

"Arigato, Ouji-sama." Usagi said politely as she returned the bow and went back toward the soda machine to get a drink herself. She fumbled around in her other pocket looking for some more change to get herself a drink and frowned slightly. She had just had enough change for one more drink, but she couldn't seem to find it.

"Are you missing something?" An amused voice asked from behind her. Usagi turned, startled at the unfamiliar voice. She hadn't even known there was anyone else in the room.

"Actually, I can't find my money." She said as a small pout spread across her lips. She turned to look at the newcomer and a slight blush touched her cheeks when she saw him. He was tall and lanky with golden blond hair that fell around his face messily and his amber eyes held a look of great amusement. He opened his hand and produced two shiny coins that had been in her pocket moments before. "Nani?! Did you take that from my pocket!?" She demanded angrily, as she reached out her hand to take the change back from his outstretched hand. He pulled his hand back immediately and smirked at her. "Hidoi!" She whined, as her eyes brimmed with tears.

"So easy to make you cry," He said thoughtfully as he flipped one of the coins in the air and caught it easily. "I wonder how you can handle your other… career." He said as a knowing smile crossed his lips.

"Other career?" Usagi questioned in confusion. "What do you mean? I'm just a normal high school student that wants to become a singer." She said as she shrugged her shoulders.

"Ah… Sounds a lot like Mi-ki…" He said thoughtfully, intentionally not elaborating. "She seemed so normal, but it was really something extraordinary that she experienced."

"What are you talking about?" Usagi asked as she reached to grab the coin that sailed above his head once again. He reached out and snatched it right out of the air before she could even get close to it. "Please give that back, I don't want to miss the recording!" She whined as more tears filled her eyes.

"I know your secret, hime-sama." He said with a smirk, as he whispered the phrase close to her ear.

"Eh?" She questioned as her eyes widened in shock. 'Did he just call me princess?' She internally questioned herself. 'That's impossible! No one knows about that except for the Senshi and I.' Her thoughts pounded against her head. It was dangerous for anyone else to know her identity… then she would be an easy target for her enemies. They would be able to lure her out by attacking her friends and family members. "I… I don't know what you're talking about, sir." Usagi said as she reached out and snatched the change from his hand before he had time to react. "Bye." She said as she turned away from him and headed back toward the recording room. She was about to grasp the handle when she heard a cry of pain come from down the hallway.

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"Give me your Star Seeds!" Sailor Iron Mouse said as she raised her wrists and pointed them directly at the remaining member of the Guitar Boys. The other two had glowing seeds floating above their heads. The glowing balls of energy that shot from her bracelets raced toward the remaining member and struck him, one from the front and the other from the back and he released a hideous cry of pain.

"Stop right there!" A voice cried out as the seed floated above his head. "I am Sailor Moon, a pretty suited sailor senshi of the moon! I will not allow you to attack our favorite band! In the name of the moon, I'll punish you!" She said as she struck a pose.

"You again!?" Sailor Iron Mouse whined as her cheeks puffed up angrily. She looked back at her targets and her mouth dropped open. Already the seeds were losing their shine and floated above their masters a deep black color. "Oh well, it doesn't matter. They were all blanks anyway. You can play with the Phages, bai bai!" She called as the all too familiar phone booth appeared around her and then disappeared after she closed the door.

"Matte!" Sailor Moon cried as she reached one hand toward the retreating villain. "Why don't they ever finish the job!?" She whined as the three figures in front of her were surrounded by what looked like vines coming out of the floor. There was a small blast of black energy that was emitted and the vines disappeared, leaving three Phages in their place.

"Sailor Musician!" The lead singer of the Guitar Boys said as he struck a pose and pulled out a microphone.

"Sailor Guitar!" The guitar player said as a deformed guitar appeared in his hands.

"Sailor Drummer!" The drummer said as he stuck a pose similar to the singer with two drumsticks in his hands. Sailor Moon took several steps backwards. She had never fought three Phages at one time. She could barely take on one, if she was alone and she didn't have time to call the other Senshi. Sailor Moon didn't even have time to move as all three of the Phages attacked at once. She pressed her back against the wall and squeezed her eyes tightly shut.

"Shi ne!" The three Phages said at one time as they attacked simultaneously.

::Fin::

March 5, 2004

Kimi wo suki ni natte. Dorekurai tatsu no kaNA?: I'm falling in love with you, and which will come to pass?
Kimochi Fukurande yuku bakari de: Will the feeling do nothing but swell, or
Kimi wa Kono omoi kidzuiteiru no kana?: Will you notice it
Ichido mo kotoba ni wa Shitenai kedo: Even though I've never said anything?
Aa: Yes (informal?)
Hidoi: Mean

[1] To those who haven't seen Full Moon wo Sagashite, the Guitar Boys are in one episode of the series when Full Moon goes to record her first album.
[2] *grins* To those that don't know (or don't remember), this was the same contest that Mitsuki won to become an idol.

All right, I know this chapter took me A LOT longer to write than normal but I've been bogged down with school and work . And I finally got my site back (just waiting for the domain name to take effect before I officially re-open the site) so I've been working on getting all of that stuff uploaded as well *shrugs* Anyway, please tell me what you think, ne? And this chapter was a belated Birthday gift for Angel-Goddess, sorry it's so late^^; I've just been over-worked .