Author's note: Nothing terribly exciting. And don't expect this again. I got 3!! Oh yeah count em, a total of three reviews, so I thought I would post this next bit for you guys. Like I said I've got a lot of this done. I've been debating for like four months now about posting the first chapter and finally the delirium took control. But since you guys where wonderful enough to be interested I thought I'd post the next tid bit, from now on it'll be a weekly thing... unless I end this... shrugs We'll see.

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Around 11 P.M. The Same Day

After leaving the Starlight Tower she was off to become who she'd been for eternity. She stopped at a pay phone.
A sleepy voice answered on the third ring, "This better be good, or someone's going to pay."

"Setsuna."

"Your majesty, my apologies I had no idea it was you, what can I do for you?"

"I'll be home as soon as I can catch a cab. I need you to set up a meeting in the morning, tell the board of directors the heir is coming forward to learn."

"I understand, I'll take care of everything, we can discuss details when you arrive." Both ends of the conversation clicked simultaneously.

And despite the late hour, Usagi caught a cab almost immediately. Upon arriving at Starlight Apts. She was greeted by her oldest comrade. "Sets."

"Sere." Usagi smiled, and embraced her friend.

"What went wrong ?"

"Lets get upstairs, I'd like to see my home... its been a long time."

"Yes, of course."

Just After Midnight

Ami's Dream

Sailor Mercury had been scanning ... something... Her time was running short, 'Just a bit more and I'll...' she pressed a few more buttons and when she looked up she found herself in a laboratory, where she immediately continued to work. 'Find the cure. I've almost got it just a bit more work, and I'll have truly done something worth while with my life.'

Rei's Dream

"Akuryo taisan!" She moved her arm to throw the charm at the ...something... and handed the charm to the small smiling girl, "This will help with you with your studies little one, but you must still work hard." 'This is the life I am meant to live. Giving people something to believe in, giving them hope, is truly worth while.'

Makoto's Dream

Makoto dodge to her left. Took two steps forward and threw a punch with her right at... something... and pulled back a rolling pin. "Mommy are the cookies ready?" "Just a moment dear, and in the oven they go." 'Having a family... a child... someone to remember me when I'm long gone. This makes this life worth while.'

Minako's Dream

Throw a cresent beam, jump to the left to avoid a blow from... something... and land, continue the dance, continue the song, just a few more beats. The crowd roared to life! "Thank you everyone!" 'A life of my own, not hiding from the world, not staying in the shadows. Nothing could be more worth while in this life!'

(before anyone asks we're gonna say, for arguments sake that she's joined the senshi but there's no show down between Zoi or Tuxy... Zoi's stupid and didn't see the mask come off... or something... I guess... Oh yeah and no crystals have been collected yet... have a problem with that? Get lost. :P)

The Following Morning Apprx. 8 A.M

Setsuna smiled gently, "I understand Tskunio-san, that this is hard to understand; however, you signed this agreement upon learning the identity and lineage of your adopted daughter. She came to me last night, after finding a copy of that agreement in your home, and made very clear her wishes to exercise her rights that were clearly stated in the agreement you signed."

Kenji nodded his head forcing the tears back as he watched his wife cry openly. "Will we be able to see her?"

Setsuna nodded, "She was hoping you'd ask about that. She'd like to have supper with you no less than once a month, perhaps more when time permits. However, with all her new responsibilities she's not sure what she'll have time for. She also insisted that you allow her to come and visit on holidays."

Ikuko nodded, "I can't believe my baby can just leave like this."

"Tskunio-san she's not your baby. She's someone else's child, that you got to hold in your arms for a short time. She wanted you to understand that she greatly appreciates everything you've done for her, but now it is time for her to learn of her other family."

Ikuko nodded. "I understand. I suppose I'll let her go if you promise she'll visit."

Setsuna nodded and stood up. "One final thing, she insisted this fund be started in your son's name. Its for anything he might need in the future, including, but not resistricted to, college." She handed them the banks folder.

Kenji's eyes bulged. "Is there some mistake?"

Setsuna shook her head, "I understand your shock, she said to tell you thats just the initial balance, different stocks and such will help the fund grow with time."

"I think you misunderstood me, this is far to much."

"Oh. Well in that case, sir, its barely the tip of her ice burg, so to speak. She knew you wouldn't accept any money so she wanted to assure something for your son."

Ikuko nodded, "Thats my little girl... Where is she this morning?"

"Testing. The board of directors insisted she attend a more prominent school."

A Outside a Testing Hall Downtown Tokyo 8:45 A.M.

The limo door was held open and the petite girl stepped in and took her seat.

Setsuna smiled, "How did it go?"

"I probably should have put a wrong answer down... or taken more time. I just wanted to get out of there."

"Understandable, no one likes tests."

"How did they take the news?"

"Ikuko cried. Kenji kept a strong presence for her. The boy was already at school. I'm sure he won't take it any better when he comes home tonight."

She nodded. "They'll get used to it. Its just like having a child grow out of the home."

"But you didn't grow out, you barely grew up in their eyes."

"Are you trying to guilt me? It had to be done. I've a company to run. A life to try and take back. I never should have left it. I can't believe you let it progress this far."

"You wouldn't be saying that if the Dark Lady hadn't chosen to make her presence known."

"But she did. She laid in rest for a millinea, and I got used to the peace. I never should have let my guard down. I never should have tried to live another life. And I've been punished for it."

"Everyone wants a normal life, even for a moment of time."

She sighed, "Puu, I've never had that. I've had a million moments, spanning an eternity, but never a normal life... Because part of a normal life is knowing that one day it will end. And yet after a millinea of waiting to die, I am still living."

"You don't want to die any longer. You've found your best friend, your prince. Your sisters, your friends. You swore if you could find them in the jumbled mess, that it all would have been worth while."

"That promise was at the beginging. Before I found them a thousand times and watched them die for a thousand years. And now, when things could be like they once were, they will die again because of my negligence."

"Not if you work together. The outcome will be different this time. It is a new world, things have changed."

She held out her hands, palms facing up. "The only difference in this time is that I am not naive. I wear the scars of a battle I was not meant to fight." She pulled her hands back and held them close to her chest. "No. They will not die this time. The outcome will be different. I will not let them fight. And if they cannot fight, they cannot die, and if they cannot die history cannot be repeated."

"If you deny your sisters, I cannot change your mind. But what of your prince. Your heart will not allow you to abandon him."

"He does not know of me. And he won't. Times have changed. His voice is harsh and bitter, his touch no longer loving. I will not force him into a thousand year old engagement, he deserves a choice."

"And if he chooses you?"

"He has already made it clear to me, that, at least in this time, I am no more than a pebble in his shoe."

"But--"

The limo pulled to a stop, "No, buts, this conversation is finished."

The body guards, who'd been trailing the limo in a separate car, opened a door for each of their wards. "Yes, miss."

"Now, lets do some shopping. I've got new school uniforms to purchase!" Setsuna sighed and followed the girl, a body guard flanking either of them a few feet behind.

Juban District Juban Middle School Noon

Minako distractedly began playing with her hair. "Luna was really worried this morning she said she'd waited up all night and Usagi never went home."

Ami sighed, "Whats weird is Miss Haruna didn't even call her name at roll, so she had to of known Usagi was going to be absent today."

Minako shook her head, "But Usagi couldn't have kept something like that from us!! She would have been rubbing it in my face!"

The lunch bell rang and Makoto stood up. "After school we'll go meet Rei at the Crown. Usagi knows we're having a meeting their today, if she doesn't show, we'll go to her house. Her mom'll talk with us."

Tskunio House 5:30 P.M.

Minako knocked on the door for a third time and stood back with the rest of the girls. "No one's home."

Rei looked down the street. "Guys keep an eye out, I'm gonna climb the tree and take a look in the Odango's room." And she quickly made her way up the branches, over to the small balcony and let herself in.

Luna's head perked up from where she slumbered on Usagi's bed. "Raye! Thank goodness, I've been waiting to get out of here all day. I came back after I left Minako and Artemis this morning."

"Have you seen Usagi? The girls said she wasn't in class today."

"No, but lets get out of here quick, I don't know when the Tskunio's will be back and I don't want you to get in trouble."

With Luna on her shoulder, Raye closed the window and made her way back to her friends. "I don't know where Usagi-chan is, but I'm pretty sure she's not coming back here."

Makoto gave Luna a puzzled look, "What makes you think that?"

"When I got back this morning, dark haired woman was consoling Ikuko and Kenji, and then she packed up Usagi's personal things. Pictures, letters, and a few other presents Ikuko insisted that Usa-chan have with her. After that, they shut the door to Usagi's room, and I've been stuck there."

Ami frowned, "This just doesn't make any sense. Why wouldn't she return home?"

Rei frowned, "I don't know, but if the Tskunio's aren't here to answer our questions, we should head to the Temple and try and figure out whats happened to Usagi-chan."

Tskunio's House 6:00 P.M. Approx. 15 Minutes after the Girls Have Left

Kenjo and Ikuko pulled up simultaneously, Shingo hoped out of Ikuko's car, and began to help her unload the groceries. A minute later a black limo pulled up infront of the house and a large man exited the passengers side of the front, walked around and held open the door for Usagi. Both walked over and began to help Shingo and Ikuko.

Dinner once a month had begun. And Usagi had arranged for time to play with Shingo. Every Friday, beginning the next day, Usagi would pick him up from school and they would play at the arcade until he needed to be home for supper.