Chapter 10: here comes the truth

Once everyone had collected their luggage they all climbed into the van that Darien had rented and headed out to the cottage. Shingo stayed quiet not sure on what to say or even if he should ask about his sister. Travis and the twins stayed quiet not sure on how much they could trust this new comer. So overall it was a quiet drive, the radio being the only thing making any noise.

They made good time and arrived at the cottage in only a few hours. Serenity figured that time started to slow about halfway between the city and the cottage. The group piled out of the van, Serenity then took charge, "Shingo, why don't you go up and get settled. Your room is on the left between our room and the bathroom." Shingo nodded and grabbing his luggage set started towards the cottage.

"As for the rest of you, I want the truth."

"What do you mean, Serenity?"

"Tranquility Orion Moonbeam, you know exactly what I mean. The three of you act exactly like you did in the millennium. While the senshi and those reincarnated have individual quirks from this life. Now, the truth."

"Sere, let me explain." Astra said stepping forward. "Everyone was reincarnated except Solana and I. King Orion found out what had happened and what his wife had done."

"He turned earth over and over every generation looking for his children. Then fifteen years ago he found his son." Solana explained joining in the explanation that even Tranquility was unaware of. "However, through the paper work he found that his daughter had been adopted several days before."

"So, sadly he returned to the sun with his infant son. Tranquility was then put in a time sleep until his majesty felt his daughter transform about two years ago. While in the hibernation sleep Tranquility was given all his memories and the Earth lessons up till grade ten." Astra and Solana seemed to be in sync each taking over for the other with out pause.

"Then last year we were sent here to America and told to wait and that King Orion's plutonian advisor said that you would seek us out."

"Very good, girls." The group all turned to face the new voice, the twins falling to their knees. "You only missed one thing. That I found and restored certain people's memories, like that of my daughter and her prince and the outers, any whom I felt loyal to our line."

Serenity slowly stepped toward the new comer, he was tall and looked war burdened. His hair was the same color as Tranquility's and he had a full beard and mustache, "Daddy? Dad!" Serenity jumped into her father's arms. "I can't believe that it is you."

"My precious Serenity, it has been so long since I last saw you." King Orion said as he hugged his daughter. "You look just like your mother, when I first met her all the way to the silver streaks." Serenity began to pout at the mention of her steaks. "Don't be sad my little angel, those steaks are a sign that you are able to do the difficult tasks that sometimes go with being a Queen."

"Excuse me, your highness," Endymion interjected as he transformed to his prince form.

"No need to be so formal, son. My wife says that by the end of the next moon cycle you will be a part of this family. Call me Dad," Orion laughed.

"That may take me some time, Sire. But I was wondering on what you mean, how it was suddenly somehow decided she was ready and streaked her hair."

"Endymion, unfortunately I cannot remove the blocks caused by that terrible accident to show you but I will try to explain. Serenity has been leading the senshi for close to three years and that in itself was preparing her for her role as Queen; however, when the senshi betrayed her and she took action even with you guiding her showed that need be she could take on the harder tasks that shall come."

"I think I understand, thank you…father."

"That's my boy, Endy. But I must go for now, save me a seat at the wedding…"he said as he disappeared.

Tranquility had slid to the back of the group and slowly made his way to the cottage once he had heard what he needed from his father. He made his way to the room he had heard Serenity direct Shingo too. There he found the boy quietly putting away his things. "Shingo?"

"Yes, Travis. I wanted to let you know that none of us dislike you or anything it is just that we have some secrets that we are really protective of. See I am Sailor Sol a sailor senshi, I am even related to Sailor Moon."

Shingo turned to face this new acquaintance. "Why are you telling me this?"

"I am telling you this cause I want you and I to become friends. I even have a present for you, even if you don't want to be my friend you can keep it." Travis pulled out a little bag and handed it to Shingo.

Cautiously Shingo took and opened the bag to find a necklace of an eclipse. "This is cool."

"This is more than just a necklace, I have one that matches; my father gave mine to me. How it works is if you or someone you care about is endanger push them apart like this," Travis explained moving the necklace carefully so that the piece representing the moon was just to the left of the sun. "When you do this help will come. That is a Sailor Promise."

Shingo smiled, "Thank you, Travis."

"Travis, can I please speak to Shingo alone please." Travis nodded shock Shingo's hand and left the room.

"Shingo, I don't really know how to tell you this… I used to be Serena, I am your sister."

Shingo stared at her for a minute almost like he was trying to recognize her. "Ane? Ane-chan, I've missed you."

The two siblings joined in a heartfelt hug as Serenity reverted back, as much as she could to the Serena he knew and loved. "There is more to tell you. I am adopted and Travis is my brother as well. Now, don't you ever think that I will forget you. You will always be my baby brother and I will always look after you."

"But how is that possible there are no papers and mom and dad never said anything?"

"Shingo, first off dad wouldn't want anyone to know and I don't think mom had a choice in telling us. But don't you ever forget families are made up of people that care for each other, it isn't always made up of a blood connection." Shingo nodded and hugged his sister again.

"Is it safe for the rest of us to come in and introduce ourselves?" came Darien's voice.

The siblings laughed, "Shingo, this is Darien he will be you brother-in-law in about a month, that is the other reason I wanted you to come. You already know my twin Travis. Lastly these are our twin cousins, Astra and Solana. "

With a nod from Serena there was a flash and when Shingo opened his eyes there stood four senshi and tuxedo mask. "We are also senshi. I am Sailor Moon and Sailor Luna. Darien…"

"I am Tuxedo Mask and the Moonlight Knight."

"I am Sailor Sol aka Travis."

"We are Sailor Eclipse and Sailor Sun aka Astra and Solana."

"Woah, cool. I am related to the Sailor Senshi no way." The group laughed at Shingo's reaction. Before all heading down for supper where they told him all about the Silver Millenium and what was going on.

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Well that is it for this chapter I hope you all enjoy it.

Tsukia