Well, you guys are keeping me busy atleast ten reviews per chapter within 24 hours. I am so happy that you are all enjoying my story. This story is based after the Super S 9after Nehelania but before Galaxia. I hope anyother questions that you had are slowly being cleared up. Enjoy.

Tsukia

Chapter 5 : decisions and family

Serenity smiled as she closed the mail box. "Wedding invitations are on their way."

Her friends smiled Travis nodded, "Having siblings in high places does help."

"Thank you, again bro. I really appreciate you allowing us to use your hotel and restaurant for the wedding."

"It isn't a problem at all, Sere. What kind of brother would I be if I didn't?" Travis said hugging Serenity close. over the past week that they had been getting to know the sun children Serenity and Darien had found out that they were actual cousins in this life aswell and that they were from a well off family. Travis' family owned several hotel chains and a dozen restaurants, all of which he had offered out to Serenity and Darien for the wedding.

"This is going to be great. Naru and Motoki will be here and Shingo, hopefully. Plus I have my family from the Silver Millenium as well." Darien just smiled and hugged his fiance.

The wedding was going to be at the end of July and then they would have their honeymoon in August. Their guests from Japan would be arriving at the beginning of July. So Serenity smiled at the thought her birthday was in less than thirty days and she would be married in less than a month and a half.

They had called Chibi-usa back that morning before leaving to mail the invitations. Even she was going to try to make it to the wedding. She had also informed them that some very sensitive documents were on their way that her parents would have to go through. They were surprised to find out that their little girl was fifteen but happy at how well she had turned out.

Heading home Travis noticed something, "Sere, looks like you are getting older."

"What do you mean, Tranq?"

"You're getting grey hair already, " Travis laughed.

Darien stopped to take a look at her hair and he did notice some lighter strands. While Darien was examining her hair Serenity was arguing with Travis over the fact that she "was not old." Darien finally interjected, "It isn't grey. It's silver."

This shut everyone up. "What do you mean silver?" four voices inquired.

"I mean silver like the metal. If I recall that is a sign of maturity in the lunar family." Darien explained.

"You mean that it is a sign of adulthood?"

"Yes, Astra. Just as my hair is changing color so is Serenity's as a sign of her status and age."

"Cool, I wonder what color our hair will change to?"

"Solana, I don't think that our hair will change."

"Ah, why not Tranq?"

"Because Astra we are children of the sun gold, orange, and red are the colors and our hair is already an unusual shade of blonde. " Both girls sighed in disappointment.

"Well, what say we go get lunch?" Darien suggested. At that everyone began walking toward the Starlight Cafe, which was owned by Astra and Solana.

>>>>>In tokyo, at the temple

The scouts had all gotten together for a study session which Ami actully had to study as well, apparently her brilliant mind was a tribute from her mercurian powers. It was here that the outer senshi found them. "It has been decided that ..."

"That you will all be retested. This time there will be three trials and you will not be told any more about them. Also I am here to collect all senshi gadgets, including henshin wands." Came the commanding voice of Usagi.

"How are we suppose to transform?"

"Under whose authority?"

"What about the youma?"

"First off if you really want to transform you can learn to do it as Pluto can. This is done under the authority of the Sun, Moon, Earth and Millenium Council of Avalon. The youma are no longer your concern." The outers moved toward their future princess and bowed holding out their senshi tools to her. "Thank you, loyal outers. Do not think this is done as punishment this is done for other reasons that I am unable to disclose. Inner senshi if you do not comply with the orders given the council's punishment will be worse than anything that just the lunar family could dish out."

The inner senshi pretended to be more into their studies and ignored the princess. Closing her eyes Serenity summoned all senshi tools to her. In a rainbow of blue, orange, red and green four henshin sticks, one mini-computer, and four communicators flew to Usagi's outstretched hand. "Be warned, Senshi of the Inner planets your disobediance has been noted and punishment will be coming!" boomed a voice niether male nor female that seemed familiar yet strange.

>>>> At the Tsukino house.

"Mom?" Shingo called as he came down the stairs.

"In the kitchen, dear," came the soft response. Ever since Serena's death Ikuko had become withdrawn and quiet. Not strong enough to fend for herself and her son she just stayed. She had moved into Serena's room and stopped talking to Kenji as much as she could being her husband.

Shingo entered the kitchen, he felt bad for asking but he needed to find out what happened to his sister and the dream and envelope were his only clues. "Mom, I got this from school the other day. It is for a summer exchange, I would leave the middle to the end of June and come back sometime in August, possibly September. I would be staying with some Havard students."

"You would like to go wouldn't you? I know how you feel Serena's death has been hard on both of us...And you have been so strong for me. What do you need me to fill out?" Shingo handed his mom the envelope and she filled out the required forms then hugged her son and lead him out of the house.

That night mother and son were as close as they could be as they ran around the mall getting Shingo's passport filed and getting luggage and anything else he might need. For just one night, the first night since her death her family was happy again.

>>>>from the second floor of the mall

Usagi watched from afar with Hotaru as the two ran about around as if it was christmas. "They seem to be enjoying getting Shingo ready to go to America."

"I am glad, Hotaru. Grandma and Uncle Shingo were innocent casualties in this terrible turn of events. The inner senshi are now my concern. I will be starting testing tomorrow, I am only telling you because I know your loyalties, your my best friend."

"I know Usagi and you will always be my friend. No matter what happens Sailor Saturn will be loyal to the moon but I will always be loyal to you first and foremost my friend" Hotaru paused. "Now, don't go thinking me traitorous or anything. When I say you that includes your parents. My loyalty is to those who have saved me and given me life. Your mother saved me from Mistress 9 and Pharoh 90 and for that I owe her my life. I also you my life for showing me how life is with a friend that isn't scared of me. You truely are a savior born to a line of saviors. All of your ancestors should be very proud of you."

Usagi smiled this is the reason that she love Hotaru like a sister. Loyal Hotaru always knew what to say. The rest of the night was more just two firends having a good time, no more business was discussed.

> Well there you have chapter 5. The next chapters will be focusing on the scouts tests and not much else. However they will be key to finding out what is happening to the inner senshi (atleast that is the plan). It will most likely be about 2 senshi a chapter and I will probably break it up so it goes tests , american story line, ect.

I hope you continue to read and review and enjoy the story