Thanks so much to all those that have reviewed! I'm glad to be getting so much positive feed back for the beginning of a story, and I hope to continue to entertain you! As always, all those that have asked questions, I have tried to respond through a PM, and I hope my answers were clear. Also a side note: Usagi doesn't have a definite age in this story, just know that she is old (older than Edward), and a lot of time has passed for her to become Sailor Cosmos.

As the story turns…..

Chapter 3: Curiosity

I arrived home in the correct mind set to begin my training. With a quick check around my house, I began to head out towards the woods in my backyard.

I took off at a fast run in hopes of finding a small clearing away from my house (in case of accidents) and to give me a little space to work on my attacks. After running for about ten minutes, I came to the perfect spot.

I paused for a moment and just listened. I wanted silence and solitude, but the moment I began to feel out the area I soon felt an energy that I was not happy at all to feel.

"Edward." I said in a very sharp voice.

No answer. I was beginning to grow more and more irritated by the moment. He had to be amazingly fast to keep up with me and still stay out of sight. The pieces fit together perfectly, and I knew in an instant what exactly Edward was. I wasn't too thrilled about it either.

"Look Edward, I know you're there. So you can either show yourself or you can leave."

"How were you able to know I was there?"

"I am very in tune with my senses. Why are you following me?" Anger evident in my voice.

"I think you know the answer to that."

"Are you trying to figure out if I'm going to blow your secret, or are you trying to figure out who I am?"

"Both."

"Look Edward, I moved to Forks for a purpose. That was to find peace, and then I find you and your family. While you do not put me at ease whatsoever, as long as you stay out of my head and quit spying on me, we will have no problems."

"I'm afraid I can't do that."

I still had yet to look at him. I took a deep breath before turning to face him.

"Why not?"

"Because, if you pose a threat to my family and our happiness here, I want you gone."

"Trust me Edward, you and your family are the least of my worries."

"You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what we were."

I stared at him for a moment before saying "I know very well what you are."

"You do? Please…enlighten me."

"I don't need to explain my thought process to anyone, least of all you."

He gave a small smile before saying "Well if you know what I am, shouldn't I be given the same courtesy of knowing what you are. I know you are not my kind for obvious reasons, but I know you are something more than just a normal teenage girl. After all, you have got some speed in you, it took me an extra boost to keep up with you a minute ago."

"Sorry, but I can't help you out there. And the question is who am I, not what am I. I figured you out on my own, so you have to do the same." I smirked at this, but then continued on seriously. "Please, though, stop spying on me. I will always know when you're around."

"How?"

"Let's say it's kind of like how you know a human is somewhere near by." His eyes only widened slightly, but then it quickly gave a half smile, and I had to prevent myself from melting.

"I do promise you though," I began, desperate to take my mind off his smile "that I do not pose a threat to you. I am just looking for a peaceful life, much like your family."

He contemplated what I just said, and finally relief came through on his face. "Thank you, but it still does not settle my curiosity about you."

"Well you know what they say." I said in a much softer tone.

"And what is that?"

"It killed the cat."

"What did?"

"Curiosity."

He laughed at my attempt to lighten the mood, and I smiled in returned. Maybe Edward wouldn't be so bad, but I needed to make sure they don't find out who I am. That information would be very useful if they chose to blackmail me.

"Now if you don't mind, I would like some privacy."

Edward looked a little bit confused at my statement before saying "Oh…right. See you tomorrow at school?"

"I'll be there."

He nodded his head before he took off running back towards my house. I waited to make sure that his energy was no longer near me before I decided to proceed with my training.

I closed my eyes and concentrated. Soon there was a rush of wind and light engulfed me. Once everything faded away, I stood there in my Cosmos form. As much as I despised the way I became Cosmos, I have to admit that I enjoyed being in this form. Everything in the world was so much clearer. My senses were sharper.

Being in my ultimate form, I had the powers of all my other Senshi, and while that gave me a great advantage, it also hindered me. This was the purpose of my training; I need to learn to control my power.

Doing my Senshi's old attacks was simple, but I wanted to learn more control over their powers. You never know when this could come in handy.

I started off very slow. I attempted to hold each of the elements within the palm of my hand and containing them there. Once I felt comfortable I began to expand their boundaries to see how far I could reach without firing off into the distance. It was difficult because I had to concentrate on exactly how I wanted the elements to react.

I was doing very well with Mars' fire, but then my eyes shot open at the feeling of another presence, causing the flames to disperse.

It wasn't Edward, but it was definitely one of his kind.

I took off in the direction of the energy, but they must have sensed me coming because the aura began to fade away into the distance. I stopped and decided to let it go. I would just have to stay very aware of my surroundings.

There was a clearing in the trees, and I could tell that the sun was going down for the day. I figured it was best to call it a night, and get into bed before I was caught out here at night. I transformed back into my human self, and went back home.

Once reaching home, I drew a bath and decided to think about the day. I met so many people at the school, and while I believe them all to be nice people…I just don't see myself connecting very well with any of them. I just don't see things the same way any of them do.

There's Edward.

"Edward. What's your story?" I questioned to myself. Although I am irritated with him trying to figure out my secret, I can't help but wonder what else there is to him. Why his eyes are golden and not red, and how his family can live in one place without being revealed.

I tried to match the energy I felt in the woods to Edward's family, but it did me no good. I could not remember what their aura read.

I leaned back and stared up at the ceiling. Frustration was overpowering me.

Why?

But I knew better than to ask myself that question. I knew it was because I now felt the obligation to protect the towns people from potential danger, instead of just concentrating on myself and my mission. Who knows what else is in this town besides the cold ones.

The water began to get cold in the tub, and I decided to get out and head to bed.

I laid down in fear of my past revisiting me through my dreams, but they didn't that night. While my dreams were as maddening as ever, it was the first time I had not dreamed about my past in three years.

A bit shorter than the last chapter, but I thought this would be a good stopping point. I hope everyone enjoyed it, and don't forget to PLEASE REVIEW!!!

-Lizzy