Well, I don't do this that often, but I decided to update early in hopes of getting more reviews, so...yeah. oh, and because I didn't say it in the first chapter: I DO NOT OWN SAILOR MOON. That settled, on with the story

Chapter 2- Weird Behavior and A Vision

"Rei? Rei?"

"And you guys call me spacey"
"Rei, snap out of it!"
"Hey Rei, you in there?"
"Leave this to me you guys. REI!"

That certainly got her attention. Rei jumped a mile and whirled around, surprised, shocked, and a little mad at the sudden bump of reality.

"Told ya", Serena grinned and gave Lita, Mina, and Amy a thumbs up.

"What you want?" Rei asked a little rudely, standing up. She'd been trying to think, and they had completely ruined it.

"Check the attitude", Lita informed her, "We just came to see if you were okay"
"Why wouldn't I be?" she shot back harshly, grabbing a broom and continuing with her chores.

"Well Chad told us your grandpa wasn't doing too well--"
"Well Chad has a big mouth", Rei snapped, cutting Amy off.

"Hey, what's your problem huh Rei?" Lita asked suddenly, "We came over to help you, and you're giving us complete attitude about it, what gives?"

"Nothing", Rei said, exasperated, "I wish you guys would just stop asking me what's wrong already!"

"Not until you tell us the truth", Mina jumped in, "We understand if you're worried about your grandfather, anyone would be, given the circumstances, really"
"We're here if you need us Rei", Serena added, "Come on, we're your friends, you can tell us what's wrong, you know that right?"
"Get off my back you guys!" she snapped, whirling around, "I realize you mean good, but hear me loud and clear: nothing is wrong. Now would you please stop asking?"

Even Lita backed off a little. Rei had gotten snappy before, sure, but never like this. Serena gave Rei a weird look, and finally said, "Okay, Rei, if you're sure. Just remember, we're here for you if you need us. Come on guys, lets get out of here and let Rei do her work"

Murmurs of agreement followed her words and Mina and Amy both turned to follow Serena down to the bus stop. Lita lingered for a few moments, glaring at Rei, before taking off after them. Pests, Rei thought bitterly as she returned to her sweeping, No matter how many times and ways I tell them to get lost, they still insist on hanging around trying to break into my life and learn what isn't any of their business!

Rei's grip on the broom handle was so tight she was sure it would be snapped in two. Chill out Rei, she told herself, They're just being themselves, I guess I don't really blame them for begin worried. It still isn't any of their business

She shook her head. She had a lot on her mind, if there was anyone she could talk to, it would be the other Sailor Scouts, so why hadn't she said anything when she had the chance?

"Hey Rei", she jumped and whirled around, broom held, ready to strike.

"Whoa, hey, chill out!" Chad jumped backwards, his hands held up in defeat.

"Sorry", she relaxed and smiled a little at the freaked out look on Chad's face, "What's wrong?"
"Just wanted to see if you wanted me to take over the sweeping", he said, "You seem a bit out of it"

"Do I?" she forced a laugh, "It's fine, Chad, I'm almost done anyway"

He shrugged and turned away, "Well if you're sure…"
"Definitely", she said with a nod, "Actually, I'm done, but thanks for the offer. I'll be in my room if you need me Chad, I just want to grab something real quick"

She took off before Chad could say another word, He's another nosy one, she thought bitterly, why can't everyone just mind their own business?

She flopped down on her bed with a sigh.

You've got a dark power hidden deep inside you…

Her eyes snapped open. Who was that guy? She thought, What'd he want anyway? What dark power? Last time I checked I was a Sailor Scout, Sailor Scouts are not forces of evil, they're forces of good, so what kind of dark power could I possibly have inside me? This is all way too confusing

"She was way harsh", Lita said angrily as she stormed down the street, "What's her problem anyway?"
"Give her a break Lita", Mina said, "Rei's just worried about her grandfather, that's all"
"So she has to take it out on us does she?" Lita shot back.

"Let's just let her be", Amy suggested, "Give her some time on her own, you know?"

"I'd rather find out what what's bothering her, really", Lita said, "She's really starting to get on my nerves"

"Come on Lita", Mina said, "I say we go with Amy's plan and just give Rei a break for now. Hey, with no more Sailor Scout business, shouldn't be hard should it?"

No, Lita found herself thinking later, Avoiding Rei wouldn't be that hard with no more Sailor Scout things going on. But she's still my friend, and I still want to find out what's bothering her

She grabbed her jacket from her bed and made her way out the door. She knew the others would be mad at her, after all, they'd agreed to leave Rei be, but she was driving herself nuts thinking about everything. She wrapped her jacket tightly around her as the wind picked up, and pulled herself down the street to Rei's temple. She knew the others would be mad if they found out she was doing the exact opposite of what they all agreed to do. It wasn't too late to just turn around and go home, she supposed…

"Rei?" she knocked carefully in the temple door, "Rei, you home? Open up, it's Lita"
The door slid open and Rei stepped out, looking confused, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing", Lita said, surprised, "Why does something have to be wrong for me to come visit you?"
"Just wondering", she said, "So what's up?"
"Well…" Lita said hesitated, "I was just wondering…I mean, I know you said nothing's wrong, but you really seem to be distracted about something, especially earlier, you seemed really out of it, I was just wondering if you were okay, we're all pretty worried"

"Look, Lita", Rei said after a minute, "I know you're just concerned, but really, nothing's wrong"
"You sure?"

"Yes", she leaned against a wall and sighed, her eyes closed, "Take a chill pill, and tell the others to do the same, k? It's like I said before, nothing's wrong, so don't worry"

"But we do worry Rei", Lita pointed out, "You're friend, and if something's wrong, you should tell us"
"There's nothing to tell you though", Rei said, smiling, "Come on Lita, worrying isn't you"

"Okay…" Lita nodded, unsure, "But look, Rei, if something is wrong, you can always tell us"

"Don't worry Lita", Rei said nodding," If anything was wrong, I'd tell you"

Flashes of light, screaming, and her name…

Rei…Rei…

"Rei? Wake up Rei!"

"Ah!" Rei shot up in bed, confused and shaken to the core, "What's going on?"

"Rei?" Rei looked around, confused.

"Oh, Chad, it's you"
"You okay?" Chad asked, "You were yelling in your sleep"
"I was?" she asked, "Was I yelling anything, er...in particular?"
"Nope, just yelling", he said, shaking his head, "You okay?"
"Fine, just fine", she said, throwing the covers off, "If you'll excuse me Chad…"

"Yea, sure…" he said. She barely noticed as she made her way down the hall to the main part of the temple. She was too lost in her thoughts. It doesn't make any sense, she thought bitterly, My dreams have to mean something, right? All dreams mean something, don't they? Even meatball head Serena's dreams mean something, after all, so whatever I'm dreaming about has to mean something. Maybe I'm going crazy. Maybe I'm just stressed. Yea, stressed is always a possibility, It can't mean anything to big, maybe I'm just worrying over nothing. Yea, it's probably nothing. Still, a quick fire reading never hurt anyone right?

She opened the temple door and stepped in. It was so peaceful in there, she loved it. She lit a fire and waited for it to really get going. Okay, she thought, Think, what would be good for trying to uncover this mystery then?

"Deeper thoughts of the human mind, reveal your secrets", she muttered.

It has to mean something

"Reveal your secrets…"
Why is it bugging me so much?

"Deeper thoughts of the human mind…"
Maybe I'm on a wild goose chase

"Tell me your secrets…"
Maybe I really am going insane

"Oh great sacred flame…"

Of course, I could just be driving myself insane

"Show me the secrets of the human mind…"

I'm not going to get anywhere like this, maybe I should just go back to bed

Crack!

Her eyes snapped open. Images were appearing in the fire. She saw…herself…she was with four other people…the Sailor Scouts, but something was wrong, she could tell. She focused harder, trying to pull the images to view. "Reveal your secrets…"

But the images were starting to fade…

"No!"

Too late. The images died as the fire cracked again. Rei leaned back, exhausted, Almost…

She pushed a strand of hair out of her eyes and leaned back on the temple floor, What could these dreams possibly mean?

She shook her head hopelessly. Maybe the dreams would go away. She hoped they would anyway.