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Diclaimer- Sailor Moon is not mine. (Yet-evil laugh here)

Chapter 4

The ballroom was beautiful. The lights, which seemed to float on their own, below the ceiling, glowed throughout the marble room. Royalty and nobles from throughout the galaxy had come for the ball tonight. The Moon Kingdom always had the most beautiful balls.

In the corner of the brightly lit room, a young girl stood looking down at the floor. Her midnight black hair, that usually touched the floor, had been braided and put up, with little curls that draped around her angelic looking face. Her eyes were a bright red, looking lost among the people.

It wasn't that she didn't like parties; she was very shy around people, and always felt like she didn't fit in. But she had always felt that way. She would look up every now and then, taking in the dresses the ladies wore and the suits the men had on. She sighed, wishing Serenity would have been able to come tonight. Serenity always made her feel included, and she loved the warmth of her light.

"Hello, little one." Startled the young girl looked up and saw the Princess of Uranus.

She smiled, lighting up her whole face. "Hi."

"I see you have decided to brighten another corner this evening. Are you enjoying the party?" Haruka smiled down at her.

"Yes, everything is very beautiful. And I like the dresses all the ladies are wearing. And the men look so dashing." Her eyes shined looking as if they were changing to a beautiful orange.

"I see the dreams floating in your eyes. Have you found a handsome prince to dance with?"

"No, I don't think…, no one has asked me." She looked down, sadness showing in her eyes.

"That's because you're hiding in the corner. Come and have a dance with me, I bet every man here will want a chance to dance with you afterwards."

The princess from the planet of Uranus grabbed the young girls hand and led her out to the dance floor. They laughed as they danced around the floor, eyes turning to look at them as they danced. After a couple of songs a young man walked over to them.

"May I have the honor of this dance, my lady?" he asked.

"Of course", Haruka said, before her companion had a chance to speak. She then gave the man her hand; smiling and walked to wear she saw her own love, watching with a twinkle in her green eyes.

"And here I thought only Princess Serenity could bring her out of her shell." Michiru giggled, placing her hand in Haruka's.

The sandy blonde woman sighed. "She is too shy for her own good. I don't think she understands the light she carries within her. I just think she needs a little push to see it herself."

The shinning black haired beauty had one of the best nights of her life. A lot of the men had asked her to dance, wanting to keep the smile in her eyes. And it was all because Haruka had been there…

"No, that's wrong! She isn't nice like that. It was all a trick! She promised me!" The young girl grabbed her head trying to keep the images out. Maybe it's not what it seems, some part of her was trying to tell her.

"No, it's all wrong. This isn't what was supposed t happen. She was always to be safe. No matter what. That woman lied. I will punish her for betraying me." What about Serenity, you know she wouldn't want this. "She'll forgive me; she'll understand." The girl straightened up, determination in her voice. I will protect her now. I will keep her safe, and I'll never be alone again."

She took out her crystal, seeing the colors of Pluto and Venus. A tear came to her eye as she thought of the Senshi of Time. They had been great friends before, both solitary soldiers. She began to put the crystal away and began thinking of that horrible night.

"Never again…" she whispered.

Usagi woke up hearing the girl's voices. It took her a moment to adjust and be able to make out what they were saying. They were whispering and she knew something was wrong, besides what happened to her earlier.

"There is no response from her communicator. I fear something has happened to her." Ami said quietly.

"Maybe she just fell back asleep." Makoto suggested. "If we don't hear from her before we leave, I say we go by her house and wake her back up."

"The outers are probably going to be here any minute, anyway." Ami said.

The outers? Why are they coming? Usagi asked herself. A knock came from the door, and Usagi knew she was about to find out.

"Welcome. Come in everyone." Usagi hear Mamoru say.

"Hi, I guess it's been quite a night for a few people tonight. Hey, where's Setsuna?" Rei asked.

"We were hoping you might know. She didn't answer our call." Michiru spoke.

"What?!" Makoto exclaimed, a realization dawning on her. "So is Minako. She never appeared tonight and we haven't been able to get a hold of her either."

"Both Setsuna and Minako are missing?" Everybody turned to see Usagi standing in the doorway, her blue eyes wide in concern.

"Usako, I thought you were still sleeping." Mamoru said.

"I heard voices. Now tell me what's going on, Mamo-chan."

Looking around Rei said, "I'm thinking its more who should go first."

"I will." Haruka stated. Usagi turned noticing for the first time the defeated look she had, the way she was slumped down, as if something was missing from her.

"What's wrong?! Haruka, what happened?"

Letting out a noise one could only assume was a cry from the heart, Haruka began. "I had a dream, but it wasn't really a dream. It...I don't know what it was. She cried out.

Michiru was instantly on her feet beside her love, a supporting hand on her shoulder. "Just start at the beginning and tell us what happened."

"It was so dark, I couldn't anything. It seemed like I was there forever, before I hear a voice. You promised me! You told me you wouldn't protect her and you betrayed me. You are not a Senshi! I trusted her to you. That voice it seemed so familiar, it's as if I'm supposed to know her. She was so kept screaming at me, before I knew it she was right in front of me. She slapped me. It was like venom in her voice. It seemed so strange to hear her like that." Haruka looked up, and the strongest senshi everyone knew, had tears in her eyes. "She said I didn't deserve to be a soldier anymore, I betrayed what we stood for. You will know loss as you never have before. You will be alone for all eternity; you will be reborn knowing you are destined to a life of solitude and loneliness. She then raised her hand and my space sword appeared. I never got to see her face, but when she grabbed my sword, her eyes seemed to glow. Spoke then, but her voice was different, almost sad. No help me, I don't know…she then grabbed her head and yelled at me, and she was angry again. No I won't let you trick me again. Never again. I tell you now; you are no longer the Sailor Senshi of Uranus. You are nothing. May the wind turn against you, as you have done to me. I felt it. When I lost my ability to change; it was as if she had ripped a piece of my soul from body."

Haruka stood, "I am a failure." She looked over to Usagi, tears in her eyes. Usagi met her gaze as Haruka spoke again. "She was talking about you. And she was right. I am not worthy of being your protector any longer."

"No, that's not true. None of that is true. We'll figure out is happening and you'll be Uranus again. I promise." Usagi smiled up at her, determination in her voice and eyes.

"Listen to the princess. She has always come through in this past, and whatever is happening now will be no different." Michiru smiled, trying to hide the pain that she felt.

Mamoru stood up. "I think we could all use some coffee. I'll go and make some while Usagi tells you what happened earlier, to her."

He walked into the kitchen. He needed to be alone for a minute. He could hear Usagi tell her tale of the evening. As he heard Haruka speak earlier, he felt something. It was pulling at him. He sighed as he got cups and everything ready on a tray. He sighed as he waited for the coffee pot to finish. Always and forever, together. The voice was just a small whisper. His head snapped up. He looked around and saw no one. Thinking he was imaging things, he made sure everything was ready to go and headed back into the living room.

Usako had finished speaking, her eyes on everyone waiting for their reactions. It was Rei who spoke first.

"This is all connected. I believe it's through that woman. She seems to have a strong connection to both Usagi and Haruka. Though, I am thinking that she doesn't know yet about hers with Usagi." She looked at her best friend and princess uncertain of what to say next.

"She took Setsuna and Minako. What does she want?" Makoto growled.

"Because Pluto knew." All heads turned to Hotaru. Her eyes held a glaze as if she were somewhere else. They all knew that meant Saturn was trying to channel through her.

"A great change is coming. Prepare for what you do not remember. It will be her salvation. She is light, being consumed by the dark."

Everyone looked at Usagi thinking she meant their princess.

"It is not what it seems; her heartbreak will destroy us all."

I hope you all enjoyed this chpater, and i am working on the next. Have you been able to figure anythign out yet. I'm hoping not the whole thing, want to keep you all on yout toes. Please tell me what think. Even if its the worst thing you've ever read. I want to know, just explain and i'll try to tell you my thoughts.