Hi guys! Wow it feels like centuries! Work and more work for me! Ugh! But thankfully I've got some time! Don't worry guys I'm not finished with this story yet! There's so much to do!

The Land of the Crystal Moon series is all about connections so I had to ask myself, how can I connect Sailor Moon with Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicles? That took a bit. Yes, using the Tsubasa story as a tale taught in the Land of Crystal was a good start but I wanted to see if I could go a bit deeper and I think I've found a good connection. I had to make a slight change to the Tsubasa: RC original story, really minuscule at best. It was perfect! I'm not giving anything away here, you'll just have to read to find out!

Also, as you probably know, Fai was turned into a vampire and Kurogane was made to be the only person's blood he can drink. There was nothing in the original manga that stated this fate changed when Fai got his eye back so I'm going to keep him as a magical vampire.

Disclaimer: Sailor Moon, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicles, and Naruto, their characters, settings, etc., belong to their respective creators. All original characters, settings, etc., belong to ME!

Chapter 6: Past Occurrences

It was quite literary the easiest journey any of them had ever been on. It was a nice change, though Kurogane had gotten bored quickly; he staved his boredom by sparring with Tusbasa but that didn't compare to the fun he had while challenging Lord Suna. Kurogane wanted to kick the guy's butt anyway…Who the hell would let their pregnant wife go out of the house let alone on a long journey with a bunch of strangers!?

While Kurogane battled it out with the sand wielder, Tsubasa watched on, observing what he could. Selene wanting no part in their antics instead did what she could at their camp sites. It was a fresh change compared to the constant challenges the dimensional travelers usually had.

At the moment the group stopped again for Selene to rest. Kurogane had to simply give Lord Suna a glare before the two were off with Tsubasa lagging behind them. Selene headed out to gather wood for a fire but she wasn't alone. The magician of the group, Fai, escorted her around with Mokona on his shoulder. Not that he believed she needed it though. Being susceptible to magical waves of power, Fai could feel Selene AND her husband practically reeking of it the very first time the two were greeted. He had kept quiet about it, but the two were very strong in magic yet he hadn't seen any sort of magical powers between them. Lord Suna's control of sand wasn't part of the equation, Fai learned that fast. There was just something…off with the two…Gathering intel was generally his job within the group and this was a good time as any. Lord Suna had kept such a close eye on his wife that it was hard to speak to her. Fai go the feeling he still didn't trust their little group.

"Ne, Selene-sama…How are you feeling today?" Having a pregnant woman on this journey was a serious thing. She had finally stopped getting sick a week ago but still had her moments of weakness. That was the other reason Fai chose to follow her. He just couldn't let a vulnerable lady carry around heavy sticks!

"Quite well, thank you." She smiled then frowned. "I am sorry…I didn't think…" She sighed then the smile returned. "It doesn't matter anymore, what matters is going to Konoha."

"You are a bit like Sakura-chan, you know." At this she looked at him. "You've got that…innocent nature about you." He chuckled. "She was also determined to help."

"To say that I make you think of Princess Sakura is a truly an honor, Fai-san." Selene bowed her head. "Just as being here, in front of you, speaking to you, is also truly an honor."

Fai chuckled again. "…I've never been so revered…It's kinda cool." He grinned. "Though it's kinda funny seeing Kuro-poo get so aggravated at people staring at him."

At this Selene gave a light laugh, making Fai smile.

"Definitely like Sakura-chan…" The ice clearly broken, he decided to get right to the point. "I am sure you know I am able to sense magic…"

Selene nodded. "You probably feel the crystals within my husband and I." She touched her chest, the place where her heart would be. "My husband and I carry powerful objects within us that are tied to our ancient souls."

"I see…" Interest now set, Fai continued. "Pray tell what are these crystals anyway?"

"The Golden Crystal and the Sliver Millennium Crystal." She stated without a blink.

Fai suddenly stopped in his strides.

"Fai-san?" Being with Fai for so long, little Mokona could feel the change in the magician but Selene could not.

Fai returned to his flamboyant self when the three warriors returned. Kurogane was once again in need of some serious healing. The first time Fai was a bit worried, after all Kurogane was his 'game', but now it was just another normality he was used to.

A good fire was made as the sun began to set. The traveler's well fed, sat around the red glow of the fire. Kurogane was still in pain from his sparring with Lord Suna but like the guy he was, he refused to show it.

"Lord Suna really did a number on you this time." Fai chuckled as the warrior plopped down beside him.

"Shut up you." Kurogane grunted.

"Gaara…" Selene shook her head, sighed. "Please…"

"No." This conversation happened constantly after the three returned. Seemed Selene wanted to do something but Lord Suna would always put his foot down.

Fai figured it out quickly.

"I am assuming Lady Selene can heal, ne Lord Suna?"

This caused heads to turn.

"Really!?" Mokona jumped into Selene's lap. "That's cool Selene-chan!"

Selene couldn't help but smile at the little animal. "Thank you but it really isn't myself that heals…It is the Silver Millennium Crystal that does such. I am simply its wielder." She gave a slight pout. "My husband won't allow me to help heal the damage he causes on Kurogane-san."

"With good reason, Selene-sama." Tsubasa stated.

"But…He is Fai-san's game, isn't it?" Selene's words caused a cloud around the camp. "Sorry…"

Gaara raised an eyebrow at his wife. "It…really is not for me to say, Gaara. But…please do not beat up Kurogane too much from now on…"

"This is just freaking creepy!" Kurogane blurted out angrily despite his wounded body and pride. "Just how much do you freaking know!?" His out burst caused the lady to jump a bit.

"Need I remind you that is my wife you are so rudely speaking to, Kurogane-san." Gaara spoke very little on their journey, except those times when it was needed. Most of time it was warnings meant towards Kurogane.

Kurogane grumbled then snorted. "Says the idiot that brings his freaking pregnant wife—"

"Okay I think that's enough." Fai knew when to stop a potential escalating situation. "We wouldn't want to upset the baby would we?" All malicious intent was abruptly subdued.

"Lord Suna." Syaroan decided then that a new topic needed to be set immediately. "How much farther is Konoha?"

There was a light pause before the Lord of Sand spoke.

"Because of our pace, a few more weeks at least." He stated. "However, we will not be able to move for a few days beginning today." He got stares for his words. "The full moon is rising soon."

"I take it that's a special time, isn't it?" Fai asked.

"Yes." Selene nodded. "My family originates from the moon and thus can hear its call once a month. I was enjoying our journey so much that I have forgotten about it…" She had a sad expression. "My homeland celebrates the Full Moon, known there as the White Moon, every month. It is quite a celebration. It honors the previous Moon Kingdom and its descendants." She let out a small breath. "I may begin to act strange to you all. It is not something that I can control. During the White Moon time, I will receive memories of the past, relive them sort to speak. It is both a gift and a curse that is part of my ancient soul."

"Mokona doesn't understand…" Mokona whined.

"Little Mokona." Selene stated. "My husband and I are reincarnations of two royals whom lived thousands upon thousands of years ago." She took her husband's hand. "Our first selves were star-crossed lovers who went to great lengths to be together. This love spanned several incarnations until it came to the present us." She smiled at her husband. "My husband is the reincarnation of Prince Endymion, the prince of Earth."

"And you, lady?" Fai asked, completely interested.

She set her gaze upon them.

"I was once Princess Serenity, the only daughter of Queen Serenity. It is because of this connection that I inherited the Sliver Millennium Crystal that once belonged to the queen herself. It is a very powerful object that can create and destroy. I suppose it might rival that of Princess Sakura's powers or even that of Clow Reed's."

Kurogane huffed. "Great..." Another freaking too powerful person! There were too many of them for Kurogane's tastes!

Fai became silent, the thin line of his mouth and the angle of his eyebrows both Tsubasa and Kurogane knew all too well. The mage had figured out something, or rather knew something.

"Lady Selene…How was this crystal created?" Fai asked the question that was on Tsubasa's mind.

Selene wasn't hesitant in her reply.

"According to Crystal's histories, Queen Serenity had wondered the universe for a long time until she came to Earth's moon and used the mysterious crystal she carried with her to create the Moon Kingdom. It was a mere month later when she gave birth to Princess Serenity. That is all we really know. I am hoping with my connection to the past, I will be able to finally discover the mysterious arrival of the first and only queen of the moon."

"What happened to her?" Tsubasa asked.

"Using the crystal again, she sacrificed herself to send the people of the moon, including her child, to be reincarnated on Earth in the hopes that they will lead good, peaceful lives. That was several centuries ago."

"Wow…" Mokona awed. "Can Mokona see the crystal?"

Selene looked towards her husband who just sighed. It seems he would finally relent on his wife's whims.

"If I do not say anything you will continue to ask. Then you will eventually do it."

She chuckled. "You know me too well." She smiled. "I am able to now control it's glow so it shouldn't be too bright." Her hand touched her heart. "Light of the Moon, come forth and surround us with your gentle glow."

There was a slight pause. A white glow surrounded Selene. As if pulling something from her body, she moved her hand forward. The further her hand went, the more focused the light became until it became but a small orb that floated out of her body. The orb crystalized into a small sphere that dropped into her well manicured hand.

"This is its original form." She explained to Mokona who gasped.

"It's so tiny!" Mokona chirped out.

"Just because something is small, does not mean it has small strength." Fai explained then stood. "If you'll excuse me…"

Kurogane glared. "Where the hell do you think you're going!?"

"Oh? Does Kuro-poo have to go to the bathroom too?" Fai grinned. He could practically see the steam coming from Kurogane's head. "Be right back!"

Kurogane glared before muttering profanities. Selene laughed lightly and this caused him to advert his attention to her.

"I am sorry, Kurogane-san...but...your interactions with Fai-san are...legendary." She couldn't help but laugh more.

Kurogane grunted. "Just go to sleep will ya?" Like he was about to disrespect a lady. It just wasn't in him to do so. One could say traveling with Princess Sakura had softened him a bit but the seasoned warrior wasn't going to admit to it.

Kurogane kept his mouth shut throughout the evening but he knew very well something was up with the idiot magician. He never went off on his own like that unless he needed to be alone. The stupid idiot was hiding something again, and Kurogane was going to find out what.

He had no idea...what would be discovered in the next few weeks to come.

Next Time: Konoha