Six months had passed since the battle with Galaxia and things more or less had gone back to normal. But for our dear Serena, a lot had changed.

Since the battle happened she was mostly alone. For her friends had all lost their memories of being Sailors. They hadn't forgotten their friendship with her but having to fight her battles all alone made her feel rather isolated. They still meet weekly but she couldn't share her troubles with the Yokai's who thought of themselves to be the strongest and tried to take over parts of Tokyo. Although the great Inu no Taisho pack resided there. If she wouldn't take them on they would. Only a few random Youma's had appeared but no human or Demon could do much against them.

Darien had remembered, with the help of his four Generals that had been reborn through Sailor Cosmos, but had decided that he would right away go back to his studies in America. It left Serena hurting after all the pain she had to endure it caused her slightly healed heart to break again. She played the strong girl and agreed to let him go again. Her pain wouldn't stop there though it was just starting.

She was glad for having Kagome and Inuyasha around. They had a deep bond with her even without her lost Past. The two were aware Serena had changed ever since meeting the girls. They didn't know what exactly happened to make her hurt as bad but decided that in time she would tell them.

It was another normal morning just without the oversleeping Serena. She was already up and looking through her notes for today's exam when her Phone signaled her a notification. After reading the paragraph she went to pick up her phone.

"Hey, Sere ya still comin' over tonight?" Inuyasha

"Of course I will. Don't worry!" Serena

She chuckled at that and replied swiftly knowing all too well what danger she put herself into by going over to the Inu no Taisho household so often but she couldn't care less anyway. Luna had seen her Princess grow colder and more mature day by day. The battle with Chaos left the princess with so many holes in her heart that such a change was not unexpected.

With a sigh, she went back to reading the notes for today's test. Glancing at the time the Moon Princess grabbed her notes when the doorbell rang and put them in her Schoolbag. Just as her mother was about to call the teen she came down the stairs smiling. While passing her family she picked up her lunch and wished them a good day.

In front of her house, Kagome was already awaiting the blonde-haired girl. Kagome waved at Serena and engulfed her in a hug as soon as she came into her reach. Serena only hugged back half-heartedly.

She and the Miko went to the same High school now.

Since Serena realized that it was all up to her she decided to know about Hanyou's and Youkai's was a good thing. Nothing said that they wouldn't try to dominate humankind. And since she wasn't sure about the future happening as she had been told knowing Demon history would prove quite useful. It was Ami who brought it up before the battle with Chaos. She was also the one to propose to transfer to a High School that teaches such.

After a while, Serena then decided to do exactly that. And that School was already attended by Kagome, Inuyasha, and their friends. On their way to School, they crossed ways with Sango, who came from a family of Demon Slayers, of course, they only hunted the bad ones.

Kagome and Sango soon got into a heated discussion about something. Serena paid them no mind as she kept walking deeply in thought. When the School came into view Inuyasha and Miroku, a Monk, were already there. But again Serena who seemed deep in thought kept walking as she was about to pass them a hand shot out and pulled her back. Coming back from her thoughts Serena turned to look back.

"Oi Sere are ya alright?" Inuyasha questioned her while letting go of her arm.

"Sorry yes, I'm fine, just thinking" Serena replied giving him a weak smile.

"Alright."

"Oh, before I forget it, after school I will be picked up by Haruka and Michiru!" She told him.

"So they'll bring ya over later or should I pick ya up?" Inuyasha asked her.

"Yea they will take me. Don't worry." She said.

"Ah, right yea you're going over to Inuyasha's for dinner tonight too! I forgot!" Kagome spoke up in excitement.

"Yea his parents miss seeing me around all of the time like when we were children." Serena laughed lightly.

"Yea that's for sure. Father wouldn't stop bugging me about it until ya agreed!" Inuyasha added smirking.

"So I was told."

They all laughed and then proceeded to enter the building. On the way, the wolf demon Koga and the wolf demoness Ayame joined them. They all kept talking and laughing till they reached class. Only Inuyasha and Kagome saw the emptiness in Serenas eyes. They wished they could help her but Serena would always smile and tell them she was fine.

Inuyasha was worried about how his father and brother would react upon meeting her again. Her scent had changed a lot since the last time the two had any contact with her. Inuyasha had told Kagome about her scent changing. Koga and Ayame had told him that her scent was rather weird for a normal human being. Miroku and Kagome told him her already pure aura had become even purer yet she tended to be cold as ice.

They had watched as she had developed from a clumsy bubbly happy girl to a mature cold girl. She even acted overly formal like royalty sometimes. It didn't make sense in Inuyasha's eyes, just like the odd two cats with a bald spot that tended to hang around her. More than once he was convinced that he heard them talk, but he knew that Serena was keeping her secrets for a reason.

After school was over the group walked out of the building. Serena was in a hushed conversation with Kagome when they passed the gates. Inuyasha spotted the yellow sports car with the two people in front of it first. He liked neither, they smelled weird. The sand-blonde haired woman looked like a guy for starters, while the aqua-green haired woman used to carry around a mirror at all times. Since the big battle six months ago the two seemingly had changed.

Michiru and Haruka were protective over Serena so the first encounter wasn't the nicest one. Inuyasha snorted at the memory of Haruka picking him up by the collar and threatening him. If not for the fact that they were Serena's friends he would have beat her up.

Now he watched as they waved at Serena.

"Serena!" Haruka called out.

Serena looked up and smiled. Hugging her friends and saying bye she sprinted over to the two and into Haruka's arms and after hugging Michiru.

Kagome and Inuyasha said bye to their friends as well and went to his car driving to his home.

Meanwhile with Serena. She beamed at the two girls.

"Will we meet Setsuna and Hotaru there?"

"Yea, Setsuna is picking Hotaru up from her school so we'll meet them there."

"I see then"

"Yea now let's get going," Michiru said and Serena nodded.

They all got inside of Harukas' car and drove to the Crown Arcade. Upon arriving Serena and Minako hugged each other dramatically. The action made Rei roll her eyes and Ami and Makoto just watched amused. Serena hugged Rei next and while the Miko looked to be hating it they all knew she had missed her just as much as they had if not even more.

They all sat at their usual table and ordered.

"So, Serena how is it going with your classes so far?" Ami asked her making the others groan, sweatdrop and facepalm. Serena tho replied with enthusiasm.

"It's going great. Classes on Demon History and International Demon Business Communication are very entertaining." Serena began making them all gaze her in shock. "W-What?" Serena wasn't sure if she had done something wrong.

At that moment Setsuna and Hotaru joined them. "That's wonderful Serena!" Hotaru congratulated her happily making Serena smile at the young girl.

"She's right. I'm happy you've found something that you enjoy studying." Setsuna said now also taking a seat with Hotaru at their boot.

They all began talking and soon their food and drinks arrived making them hold their conversations for a bit.

"Hey, guys have you heard about Lord Sesshomaru?" Minako questioned them as soon as she possibly could.

"Mmh? What do you mean?" Serena asked her puzzled. She knew Sesshomaru was a big businessman and according to the media a playboy. Which of course was utter nonsense. It was his dad trying to set him up with Demonesses. Sesshomaru had never been interested in girls in the time that Serena had come to know him.

"Well, you all know about the Yokai and Hanyou that tried to take power since that big battle with the Sailors happened and all the Sailors disappeared besides Sailor Moon that turned into Cosmos." Mina trailed off while Serena mentally scoffed.

"Yea what does that have to do with Sesshomaru?" Serena asked still not understanding what her point is.

"Well, they said that the human, Yokai, and Hanyou leaders wish for Cosmos power to be used as a weapon. But Lord Sesshomaru turned that down since it falls under the Dog-Demons territory anyone who tries to go against it will die by his hand." Mina replied making everyone look at her with confusion. How she had acquired her knowledge of such information if it hadn't been released to the public.

Serena felt a cold shiver run down her spine. Why couldn't it just be peace for once? A dark chuckle left her mouth unconsciously making them all look at her.

"Serena are you alright?" Haruka asked.

She just folded her hands while leaning her elbows on the table and placed her head on her folded hands.
"I am fine. It does sound like him. He would never be interested in the power of a human. That is if Cosmos is to be considered a human being."

The girls all laughed but Rei she looked at Serena in wonder. Being the Priestess of the group she sensed the aura of her best friend change ever so slightly. But not wanting to think too much about it she joined the conversation that trailed off to other topics.

But soon Serena sensed an aura and excused herself to go to the toilet. She slipped out of the back door just when everything went out of control. A blast of dark energy shattered the glass window of the Crown Arcade Coffee and glass Shards flew everywhere. All the girls felt a need to do something but not knowing why they did what was expected and tried to hide. A Serpent-Yokai could be seen through the shattered windows of the Coffee.

People were screaming and running for safety. The Serpent was just about to shot another blast of energy when a beam of golden light scratched his hand and he cursed.

By the time the officials and a very high ranked Yokai appeared the Serpent-Yokai was already out cold and bound to a streetlight by golden chains of hearts. All just shook their heads and took care of the Yokai. The scent of purity tho lingered in the air long enough for the trained nose of a Yokai to pick up again.

Sailor Cosmos just waved at them and disappeared just as Serena came running back towards the girls worrying about their safety. They reassured her that they were fine and soon left the Crown Arcade after paying. Outside the girls viewed the scene before them.

"She is fast," Mina remarked. "The officials and the others came too late."

"True." Rei agreed just when a rather high ranked Yokai stepped to them. Glancing at Serena, who had been shielded by the girls unconsciously.

"You humans should move it. This isn't a place for weaklings like you." The Yokai spat crossing his arms.

The girls glared at him and the Yokai smirked victoriously. When one girl stepped forth.

"You should not refer to us as weaklings. It's not like you had a big part here. If anything your presence is what is unnecessary." Serena spoke rather coldly while crossing her arms.

None of the girls could believe their ears. Never had Serena acted like thus. Sure she was protective of her friends but she normally never talked as cold as that. Rei eyed Serena nervously when she felt her friend's pure aura expand just slightly. The Yokai took a step back and was about to retort when a presence made him freeze.

"What is going on here?"

I know I took my time with this one but I wasn't exactly sure how to end this chapter.

Any guesses on who might have shown up.

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