Authors Note: Now, we get to meet the new character. This not NOT Rei's point of view, rather the new character for the sake of the story. This was who Rei had been speaking with in the beginning. Please Enjoy the chapter. Read and review.

Chapter 3: A Name.

I'm Usagi's new vassal. A descendant from a long forgotten earth, where mortality used to govern the fate of all human beings. History foretells of people starting wars over such a gift that longevity gives them, however, I was not alive during that time. It is true, we were gifted the graces of such long life when the queen came into power. She hates if those close to her call her that, so, we merely call her Usagi. Apparently, that was her name once long ago. I'm young, merely a teen by their standards, so I do not understand much of the world yet. That is why I'm here, to do as my ancestors have done, keeping an eye on the kingdom, offering my diligent services for any and all of the royalty here, that also includes the royal guard and their families. Many people have been born and laid to rest here in what some still call the new land. It really isn't new any more, but that's besides the point.

Not everyone wishes longevity, some people don't value long life for many reasons. It's because of this that some mortals still exist. Putting it simply, it's a choice made once you are an adult, able to make the decision for yourself. If you wish agelessness, Usagi in all of her kindness will gift you that power. If you don't, you live out your life and like that of a human, finally passing on within the normal span of a human, about one hundred years, give or take ten or so. I am not yet old enough to decide for myself. I have two more years before that day arrives. Like my mother, and her mother before her, I will likely turn down the offer.

There's a particular appreciation for waking up every day when you know that one day, much sooner than everyone else, you'll lose such a thing. It makes me learn to love my life all the more. Trust me, I enjoy it a lot. I have scruffy, messy brown hair on my head, that I don't often keep neat. I just don't see the need, so sometimes it gets in my face. I bite my nails, and I'm not exactly pretty, let's face it, I don't run around in a skirt all day. I look no more than a simple peasant, and I guess, that would make sense. However, I'm not such a low ranking individual. In reality, I'm not all that far removed from the Senshi, my mother told me as much. My bloodline is very precious, at least, that's what my mother always chants constantly when I go visit her on our home planet.

I still don't know why she sent me here, it's a sort of coming of age I guess. Not that it matters much, I never had many friends back on our home planet. So, all's well that ends well, in that case. I'd stay here if I could, everyone is so nice, and the royalty aren't snobs like at other places. All of the Sailor Senshi, and the Queen treat me as family, and her baby is adorable. I don't know the king very well personally, but I do know he is a kind man. His daughter will one day lead the kingdom many years in the future. For now though, he and Usagi are hailed from even the far reaches of civilization.

I've learned a lot about the Sailor Senshi, their families, and their pasts. There is one person though, who often captivates me. She treats me with even more kindness than anyone else here. The Queen of Mars, Hino Rei. She's so nice to me, smiles even when she looks like she's about to cry. The first day I was here, she took me to her shine, and told me about herself. I still don't know everything, but that will come in time. "Fusayo, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Ami studying?" She asks me. I hadn't thought I'd run into her here, in the corner of the garden.

"Not today, I'm off three days of the week, mostly because this is still my first month within the walls of the castle." I tell her as I smile softly. There she goes, her lavender eyes meeting mine, those of a deep green. She looks sad again, like she always does at times like this. "Instead I'm just thinking about a few things, I like to write them down sometimes."

"And, what 'things' would that be." Rei seems concerned, she too takes a seat. "Are you lonely here? I'm sure Usagi would let you go home, if you wanted. She's not the type of person to force anyone to do anything." I feel her hand ruffle my hair. I wish I knew what she was thinking, but instead of losing myself in her gaze again, I keep my eyes on the flowers. It's a safer place to look.

"I'm not lonely." I chirp quickly. I need to be mindful of the conversation. "I was just thinking about everything I've learned and comparing it with what I knew..."

"Oh?" Rei seems even more interested in my thoughts than before. Sometimes I wonder if she can read them or something. "What about?" She's almost worried, and I can see the glaze of barely repressed tears for a moment before they blink away again. There are plenty of other students, why does she only look at me like that? That's what I want to know most. All of the others like me are also going to become personal attendants for those here in the castle. We shouldn't have any meaning besides that. It confuses me.

"My name." I say slowly. "Mother says our name, the one that's been passed on through generations of women in our family is important. I'm also told I should name my daughter that, if I one day have one. I never knew why though, my mom never told me." I don't know why Rei takes such interest in me, but I'll also guess that it's not my place to ask. I like the attention, it makes me feel welcome, and at home. Something I've never felt before now.

"Your mother never told you?" Rei seemed slightly surprised. "You are a direct relation to us. Like family, if you'll allow the term. Throughout the ages we've watch your family grow. Your ancestor was a personal friend of ours." Rei seemed dejected again, as if something was bothering her. "This friend..." Rei paused before biting her lip. "Never mind that right now..." It looks like whatever she wants to say, it's rather hard on her. "Why you have your name, isn't really important. If you want to know why, that would be because of Sailor Pluto. That's all you really need to worry about."

I had never seen Rei get up and leave so quickly before. More questions fill my mind now than ever before, and I fear that I could be digging deeply into someplace I shouldn't be. There was something in Rei's eyes. It was more than she would say, and I feel like I'm stepping into uncharted territory. Do I confront her? I wonder if I should? I'm not all that sure. I mean, what's in a name. It can't mean all that much, but it seems like it does. It least, for Rei it does. My name is Fusayo, child of generations. My mother had it, and her mother before it. It's a tradition, but is it merely that...

Or, is it something more? I wonder sometimes...

More later
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I know, it was a short chapter, but I hope you enjoyed it all the same.