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Chapter 3: Past and Present Collide

Serenity ran down the street, huffing and puffing. She was supposed to be meeting her friends at the arcade, but she had been held up at work, and now she was twenty minutes late.

Serenity had been back on earth for almost two months now, and she was finally starting to get used to living on earth and having freedom again. The only thing marring her life now was the constant fighting. Endymion, his Knights, and she were the only ones who could fight the monsters. The other Senshi were not strong enough. And the monsters were getting stronger each time. It was becoming harder and harder to defend the city. Luna, Artemis, and she had had a meeting on this alone, worriedly discussing the condition of the other Senshi. Something had to be done, but what?

Serenity ran into the arcade.

"Sorry I'm late, you guys," she said, hands on knees, gasping for breath.

Rei rolled her eyes. "I see some things never change."

The others smiled at the comment. Every one was happy to be meeting at the arcade for fun. The only times they saw each other lately was for battles, and for training. No one had time to just hang out, with everyone's busy schedules.

"Alright, let's get this video game tournament started!" Mako yelled, amidst cheers.

The Senshi fun was quickly over, though, as they heard loud noises outside. The six friends (Ami, Rei, Mako, Minako, Serenity, and Naru) ran outside. But, it was not a monster they found. Rather, it was a crowd gathered in front of a burning building.

Serenity elbowed her way through the crowd. "What's going on?" She asked a spectator.

"Something exploded in the building. Someone is trapped inside." Serenity nodded, and took off. Hiding behind a vacant stand, she allowed her clothes to fade away and be replaced by her Senshi uniform. She took off into the air, to go rescue whoever was in the building.

INSIDE BURNING BUILDING

A man was trapped helplessly under a fallen beam. He weakly cried for help, then coughed. This is the end, he thought despairingly.

With a loud crash the door fell over. Standing in the doorway was a half roasted Serenity. Spotting the man on the ground, she ran over to pull the beam off of him and pick him up. With a gasp, she looked into his face and remembered who he is. It was Allen (using American dubbed name), one of the aliens who had left earth all those years ago. What is he doing here? She wondered? No time for that now. I have to get him out of here.

LATER

Serenity and the other Senshi watched as Allen was put into the ambulance.

"How is this possible?" Minako asked. "Allen and Ann were reborn as children, and left the planet. And if Allen's here, then where is Ann?" Everyone was quiet, as no one knew the answer.

Finally, Ami spoke up. "I think we need to pay a little visit to the hospital later, to clear things up."

THE NEXT DAY

Serenity and Endymion were on their way to the hospital, suggesting all kinds of possible answers as to how and why Allen was here.

Once signing in at the front desk, they asked for Allen's room number, saying they were extended family. A nurse led them to a room.

Serenity and Endymion slowly walked into the room. Allen looked asleep, but a very familiar brunette was sitting in a chair next to him. Serenity gasped, and Endymion said, "Ann?"

Ann slowly turned around. "Yes?" Her face showed no recollection of the two. "Who are you?" she asked.

"Who are we? Who are you?" Serenity asked, not believing that this could be Ann and Allen.

"My name is Ann. This is my brother Allen, he's unconscious though." Serenity and Endymion stared at the two, unbelieving. "May I ask what are you two are doing here?"

Serenity looked at Endymion and said in her mind, what should we do?

Endymion responded, invite them to Rei's temple.

Serenity cleared her throat and said, "You may not remember us, but we were pretty good friends in junior high school. We heard about the fire, so we came here to see you and invite you to see us, and catch up on old times."

Ann scrunched up her eyebrows. "You say we were friends in junior high? I don't remember you."

"I don't understand how you couldn't. But I guess you've had a lot going on. We're doing a reunion type thing at this temple, and there will be a lot of us there. You should really come, it's in two weeks."

Ann said uncertainly, "Well maybe you should give me the address, just in case." She glanced down at Allen. "If he feels up to going, maybe we will."

Serenity gave her the address to Rei's temple, and as the two turned to go, Ann said, "I'm sorry, what did you two say your names were?"

"We are Serenity and Endymion, but you knew us as Usagi and Mamoru." They walked out the door.

LATER, AT REI'S TEMPLE

"It was like she didn't even know us," Serenity explained to Ami, Rei, Makoto, Minako, Michiru, Haruka, Hotaru, Setsuna, Kyle, Mark, Ben, Curtis, Luna, and Artemis.

"So, we invited her to the temple two weeks from now," Endymion continued. "We need to figure out why they are here, and if they really have forgotten who they are."

Luna jumped up onto Serenity's shoulder. "This proves that we need to be prepared for anything. Ann and Allen were resurrected as children, and were living on a whole other planet. Now, they are adults and here. I would not be surprised if this is the work of our enemies."

Minako spoke up. "Or, it could be the Tree of Life that brought them here."

"Still, we best be on our gaurd," answered Artemis.

TWO WEEKS LATER

The Senshi and Knights were all assembled at Rei's temple, hoping that Ann and Allen would appear. They were all jumpy and nervous, especially the weakened Senshi.

"Look," hissed Rei. Coming up the flight of stairs were Ann and Allen. Allen looked remarkably well, considering his trip to the hospital two weeks ago. He seemed to have a slight limp. He was smiling friendily, though Ann was not. It was obviously Allen's idea to come.

"Wow, we went to junior high with all of you? I have to say that I don't remember any of you. Are there others coming?" This was Allen, with his ever friendly smile on his face.

"Um no this should be everyone," Minako answered nervously.

"Oh." Allen's smile did not falter. "In that case we should introduce ourselves. I'm Allen and this is my sister Ann." There was a chorus of nice to meet you's, then an awkward silence. Serenity could tell that despite what she and Endymion had told them, they still could not believe their eyes. The only one's who were genuinely comfortable with the situation were the Knights. They were powerful enought to defend themselves, and had no past experiences with the two.

"Well, this certainly is a lovely party," Ann commented dryly.

It's now or never, thought Serenity. She cleared her throat. "Well, actually this isn't really just a party. And everyone here did not really go to junior high with you. You see--" She was cut off by Anne.

"I knew it! I told you, Allen, there was something strange about those two."

"Shush Anne, maybe we should here them out. Go on."

Serenity smiled. "Thanks Allen. Some of us here actually did go to junior high with you, and became pretty good friends." Here she took a deep breath. "And, we each found out that the others were leading double lives. You found out that we were Sailor Senshi, and we found out you were aliens."

Ann and Allen looked at her like she was crazy, before Allen burst out with laughter. "Right, puhleease." He rolled his eyes.

"It's true," Serenity insisted. "We got into a big fight, then you were reborn as children."

Allen's smile disappeared. "You can drop the joke, it's not funny anymore."

"It's not a joke!"

"Allen, these people are crazy, let's go." They both turned to leave, when the ground started to rumble beneath them. "Wh-what's happening?"

Laughter filled the air, and suddenly before them stood a man with long green hair, and pointy elf like ears. His eyes were orange and he had pale skin. He wore blue combat boots, black pants and shirt, and a blue cape. He chuckled again. "Don't look so surprised, Senshi and Knights. I knew bringing back an old enemy would lead me to you. Now, I can destroy you."

In a flash, everyone transformed. Ann and Allen stood back, frightened.

"Who are you?" Uranus angrily yelled out.

The man smirked. "Phoebus. I have sent out monsters in the name of my master to destroy the city, but each time you destrouyed them. Now, I will destroy you, using your old nemesis." He appeared over Ann and Allen. "They have no memory of they're past, but once I infuse them with dark energy, that will change, and they will once again be your enemies." Before they could do anything, he launched a bolt of energy at their heads. Before the Senshi and Knights eyes, Ann and Allen turned into their alien forms. There was a new evil look in their eyes. Serenity immediately moaned, "Oh no," for she instantly could tell that they were powerful. Too powerful.

Ann grinned and said, "This should be fun." As Phoebus chuckled and disappeared, Ann launched a powerful attack. The Senshi and Knights were blown into the air, and landed in all different directions, with sickening thuds against the ground.

Serenity slowly stood up and glared, but inside, she was in despair.

That's all for now, but I promise I'll update quickly this time. Please review.