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Chapter Ten

Minako, sat down on the grass next to Usagi, stared back blankly at Setsuna, Hotaru, Haruka and Michiru. Minako was in shock that they now had four more senshi on side, but saddened at the fact that they weren't her team. Their responsibilities were meant to be a secret but because of what was happening they had to now get involved. But there was something Minako just didn't get.

"So, if your role is to protect the Princess at all cost, why are you here? We haven't found the Princess?" Minako asked. Luna and Artemis both agreed but Luna was thinking. She then looked back at Setsuna.

"You are not supposed to leave your post Pluto, you are breaking the rules" Luna stated.

"Queen Serenity had placed me there, yes, but she had made sure I knew that my role was to protect her daughter, staying at the door is a rule I can break without too much cost as long as I do not break the three taboo's completely. The Princess's life is in danger so I must take physical absence of my post although, I still can feel any unwanted presence there" Setsuna said.

"But that's the thing, we haven't found the Princess yet so there is no need for you to be here right?" Minako asked again, this time in a sterner voice.

"That is not completely true" Setsuna said. Haruka and Michiru, not privy to this particular information had made their own guesses on this matter.

"What do you mean?" Artemis asked.

"I cannot reveal much to you, it is forbidden but I can say this, she will awaken soon, the time is coming" Setsuna said.

"But how will we find her?" Usagi asked, unusually quiet, pensive. Setsuna knew the reason why.

"She will find us, do not worry about that. Now, we must focus. Queen Nehellenia is using the link Prince Endymion is leaving to find Elysian" Setsuna said. Minako's eyes widened.

"Does he know this?" Minako asked.

"I am sure he does but he is willing to risk it rather than find Princess Serenity" Haruka stated, still seething over Tuxedo Mask's comments.

"That will break her heart" Minako said, stating facts. Setsuna sighed, it was Prince Endymion's decision that was the real stumbling block. She knew how much this would hurt her Princess. Princess Serenity was in for a long hard ride.

"Ok, so what's the next move?" Minako asked, folding her arms. Usagi looked at Setsuna expectantly. Haruka, Michiru and also Hotaru also looked at Setsuna for guidance. Setsuna closed her eyes momentarily, but it was all the time she needed.

"We must find your team Minako, as Sailor Venus, you are head of the Inner Senshi. Once they are found Princess Serenity will wake up from her seal. Then we must protect Princess Serenity whilst ridding the world of Queen Beryl and Queen Nehellenia, regardless if we clash with Prince Endymion and his Generals" Setsuna said.

"We will clash with them, especially after that bastard is thinking of kicking us off Earth, I don't care if he is Prince of the Earth, the earth is our home now, where our families are!" Haruka seethed.

"I agree, I am not leaving Earth unless the Princess states we do" Michiru concurred.

"Does he even have the power to get rid of us?" Hotaru asked, speaking for the first time.

"In a manner, yes, at least, he can make this planet hostile to us but with the Princess with us, we can't be easily removed. The Golden Crystal is a crystal for healing and growing, not for fighting necessarily, but in the wrong hands, its powers can be warped, which is why Nehellenia is going after it" Setsuna revealed.

"If he wants us to leave then for peace, we may not have a choice" Usagi said solemnly. Setsuna nodded at Usagi and smiled at her.

'Soon, soon you will awaken and I look forward to that day' Setsuna thought.

XXX

Mizuno Ami walked into class with a migraine. Taking in the oppressive sunlight that hit her eyes, she noticed Makoto slumped on her desk, her arms stretched out forward. Ami walked up to Makoto, placing her bag next to where she knew Usagi would sit with Minako and Naru. Makoto sat just behind Usagi.

"Struggling I see" Ami said. Makoto groaned a little before lifting her head up. She had bags under her eyes and her hair was slightly messier.

"I have such a headache Ami-san….I took two paracetamols this morning and had a big breakfast thinking that will help but I'm still so weak, I hate this feeling" Makoto admitted.

"Well…we did take a blow a few days ago. What I can't believe was how many students where struck down by Queen Beryl's people. Why attack our school? And this Riku, where is he now? Surely he will not come back to the school" Ami questioned making Makoto feel like her head was getting heavier. Why was it taking so long for her and Ami to get better?

"I don't know, all the teachers were off too. It's a good thing the Sailor Senshi were there. I just wished I could do something" Makoto's eyes hardened as she rose up and leaned against her chair. She hated this feeling, helplessness. It went against her very nature.

"There is something else, what happened to Usagi and Minako? Riku targeted them specifically. I just….I feel there is something I should know. Like a memory is tugging at me and can't seem to create the link" Ami admitted. She was surprised when Makoto nodded her head.

"Yeah, I know and I have a feeling those two have the answers we need…do you remember that other girl that was there?" Makoto asked. Ami looked contemplative for a moment before she nodded.

"Yes, we didn't even get her name, her uniform indicates she goes to TA Girls Academy, what was she doing in our school? I suspected she was working for Queen Beryl but then, she was checking over us" Ami said.

"I felt a connection" Makoto abruptly said. Ami's eyes widened "Same as I felt with Usagi, Minako and you" Makoto added. Ami wrapped her arms around her body, not knowing what to say. One thing was for certain, she agreed also with that statement. When Usagi and Minako walked in, Makoto and Ami looked at them, their eyes filled with determination.

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Prince Endymion was in another memory, but this one was different, it felt different. He was standing on a straight white pathway with what looked like dense woods on either side. When he tried to reach out to the trees, they pulled away. So there was a seal placed on this place. Looking ahead, he saw a tall white door, etched with Romanesque carvings. Standing there was a man with shoulder length blonde hair and green eyes. He was dressed in navy blue pants and a white robe with golden buttons and light blue embellishments on the front and the sleeves. He had knee length black boots and golden earrings dangling from his ears. On his side was a long sword. His green eyes narrowed in on Prince Endymion and as he approached, the man bowed to Endymion before rising again.

"My prince, it is an honour to finally meet you" he said in a smooth, all-encompassing voice that was just pure silk and power. Prince Endymion felt a little intimidated but stood his ground.

"Who are you? I don't usually engage with the people in my dreams" Endymion asked.

"That is because, this is not a dream, I am contacting you through a psychic link that only the Prince, his Generals, the High Priest and myself can connect to" he said with a small smile.

"Oh…right…well, that still does not answer as to whom you are" Endymion persisted. The man chuckled deeply, his shoulders rising up and down as he laughed.

"You haven't changed at all, there are some things reincarnation cannot take away, although I am sure her majesty Queen Serenity had something to do with that, may the gods rest her precious soul" he said, making Endymion raise an eyebrow.

"Such complimentary words over a woman who was instrumental in the breaking off of communication between Earth and the Moon" Endymion said tartly. The man's face changed.

"And yet you fell in love with her daughter" he answered in a cold voice. Endymion's own eyes flashed.

"A mistake never to happen again" he answered. The man shook his head as he summoned a white staff to his hands. It was plain aside from a small golden stone in the middle at the top. His green eyes now turning golden.

"That is your decision and I fear not a good one but that is up to you. My name is Macasite. I am the guardian to the Doors of Elysian, the entrance to where the High Priest and the Golden Crystal resides. I have been here since your father installed me through the advice of Queen Serenity" Endymion raised his hand to stop Marcasite from carrying on.

"Through Queen Serenity's advice?" he asked. Marcasite nodded, his jar tightening.

"Yes, we did have peaceful relations with the Moon Kingdom as I am sure you are aware of, regardless of their lack of communication with us. She believed that the Golden Crystal needed to be protected, even from our own people as it can be used against us to cause damage, the reverse of healing is destruction. She suggested a guardian should be installed as protection to our spiritual haven. Elysian has many different pathways to different parts of the Earth, to all places, some evil, some needing more protection. And it was the best advice we have ever been given. I cannot tell you how many evil forces from our own people have come here, trying to steal the crystal and harm our High Priest. Queen Serenity never wanted our powers, she has a greater power of her own" Marcasite supplied.

"But she believed we were evil" Endymion countered.

"Not wholly, Evil, chaos is everywhere but our planet in particular had dark forces that cannot be found anywhere else in our galaxy. She had every right to be fearful for herself and her daughter. There are beings roaming our planet, whole ruler-ships in their own right that oppose you and your right to rule Endymion. Queen Serenity knew this but she also knew to secure your power the Golden Crystal had to be protected" Marcasite answered. Prince Endymion had no idea what to say to that.

"Your feelings of guilt have hardened you and blinded you to the truth of matters. Until you resolve the issues within your own heart, you will cause more harm than good" Marcasite added, narrowing his eyes on Endymion.

"You speak of my decision to not engage with the Moon Princess? Our love destroyed worlds, it cannot happen again" Endymion said.

"You seem to think that your love was the sole reason for the destruction of our world. Your love inspired the jealousy of a woman who had darkness in her heart already. An evil lived on the sun for years, festering, powering itself up long before you met the Princess. Your love sadly was pursued during a bad time. However, your coupling would have brought peace, had it been given the chance" Marcasite revealed. He then raised his hand to stop Endymion from speaking.

"Listen, Queen Beryl knows of my existence, even though it is forbidden for her to know. She is using a previous priest to the Earth to locate me. I will reveal to you a link to where I am in time; you must come and protect the High Priest as he holds the Golden Crystal. He must go with Princess Serenity. The only safe place for him will be the Moon where he can stay in the temple of Selene and remain under the Goddess protection. Do not argue with me on this, it is the only way. Beryl will find me and Nehellenia will locate this place soon, now is not the time to let your hang ups get in the way" Marcasite said unforgivingly.

"How can you speak to your Prince like that?!" Endymion moaned.

"I apologies but we're running out of time. Another thing I must add, there is a dark energy constantly seeking Sailor Moon out. She is key to finding the Moon Princess when the time is right but I also fear she is in great danger" Marcasite revealed.

"I have no duty to the Senshi or the Moon Princess" Endymion stubbornly said. Marcasite sighed.

"As you wish, but you may live to regret that decision. I shall see you soon my Prince" Prince Endymion was going to question him but soon found himself flung out of the dream, a mist surrounding his figure.

XXX

Setsuna stood outside the Hikawa shrine, her eyes scanning the temple, feeling the energy swirling in there. Usagi stood next to Setsuna, her eyes wide as she looked around before her eyes landed on the crows. She shivered a little before stepping back.

"Erm….why are we here Setsuna?" Usagi asked.

"Because someone important is here. Go in there, do not worry, go with the flow" Setsuna said "I'm out here waiting for you, you will be safe" Setsuna winked as Usagi nodded and then walked in still in her school uniform. She wished Minako was with her but Minako stayed back to speak with Makoto and Ami. Rei had just come out holding her broom.

'Why does this place constantly need sweeping?!' She thought angrily before she noticed Usagi looking at the charm stall. She picked a red one up as Rei gingerly approached her.

'I saw her at that school, she was being attacked' Rei clutched her broom tighter as the sign of Mars appeared on her head again.

"Can I help you?" Rei asked a little more harshly than she wanted. Usagi placed the charm on the table and then picked up a royal blue one.

"These are real pretty, did you make them?" Usagi asked. Rei walked to the other side of the stall, looking at Usagi.

"Yes I did…I sometimes have school children come around to help after they finish school" Rei answered. Usagi nodded, still looking at the charms.

"You go to Juuban Junior High School, don't you? You were there when that attack happened" Rei didn't know why the words left her mouth but they did, something had forced them out. Usagi looked at Rei wide eyed.

"How did you know that? I mean, I guess it made the news right?" Usagi said.

"Yes, it was on the news but, I was there, you and your friend were taken, why?" Rei wanted answers, the very thought bothered Rei in ways that she just couldn't understand.

"Well, the Senshi came in time" Usagi answered, feeling like she wanted to go back to Setsuna. Rei's violet eyes flashed a little as an image of a woman, dressed in a Sailor Senshi uniform, but her assent colours being red, stood tall, her arms and hands in a position as if she were to release an arrow. Shaking her head, Rei refocussed her attention on Usagi.

"I am sorry if I am asking some tough questions, it's just that…I feel or felt I could have done something. I felt this need to be there but don't know why I mean, what could I have done?" Rei rubbed her hands together as she thought about her own words.

"Maybe that is because you are a Sailor Senshi, you just haven't woken up yet?" Usagi was astounded by the words that left her lips but she couldn't help it, it was as if another force had taken over and Usagi was fast becoming the back seat driver, what the hell?! Rei's eyes widened and she opened her mouth as if to refute them but found she couldn't.

Suddenly, a loud bang was heard, followed by the quick steps of Sailor Pluto, getting in front of Rei and Usagi and blocking an energy blast. Rei instinctively grabbed Usagi towards herself as they both fell, crashing into the charm stall. Laughing wickedly was the young man Usagi had known as Riku, but of course his name was actually Gaius.

"I've come for you Usagi, why not make this easy and simply leave with me?" Gaius asked in a cocky voice.

"Why do you want a simple human for?" Pluto asked, narrowing her eyes on Gaius. He in turn narrowed his eyes on her.

"You and I both know she is not a simple human Senshi, stop playing games now" Gaius said before shooting out another energy ball, this time Pluto felt her feet lift off the ground just a fraction as she sliced through the attack. Gaius noticed this and raising his left hand in the air, he released an even bigger blast, crashing into Pluto, smashing into her chest and knocking her rod from her.

Gaius was quick to move as he appeared in front of a shaking Usagi.

"Hmmm, seems you are coming with me, come now, my Queen wishes to meet with you" Gaius said smoothly as he held out his hand, as if he were some sort of gentleman.

"I don't think so you creep, get away from her!" Rei yelled, the mark of Mars flashing gloriously on her head. Gaius took a step back as Luna appeared out of nowhere, for she had followed Setsuna and Usagi, throwing a transformation pen.

"SHOUT MARS POWER, MAKE UP NOW!" Luna shouted as Gaius threw an energy blast at the black feline. For the life of him he didn't know where the cat had come from. Rei gripped the pen, clutching it as if her life depended upon it. She could feel it, this feeling of power but not just power; it was a feeling of coming home. Closing her eyes, she held the transformation pen up, the sign of Mars on it. A swirl of fire started to encircle her as her black hair spreading out, carried by the invisible force of her powers. Her hands heated up, she felt as if she were boiling and yet, she enjoyed the feeling. This feeling of fire spreading throughout her body. Even the tips of her fingers were burning. She knew what she had to do. Like hugging an old friend, embracing her past and pressing forward into an unknown future, she repeated the words that felt so familiar.

"MARS POWER, MAKE UP!".

Hi Everyone,

I have just managed to get some time to add this chapter. Thank you guys so much for the reviews and continued support. I hope the pacing is OK and the story is flowing. I hope the reviews keep coming to let me know how I am doing :-)

We've finally got one of the Inner Senshi wakes up, only two left now.

Yes, Mamoru will be a pain for a while but believe me, this is a Usagi/Mamoru story - I am trying to work on development in my stories as I need to improve in this area.

See you guys soon, hopefully will not leave it so long but have a lot happening, a lot of changes in my life, hopefully good ones but you never know when you make a decision and you're not sure how it will turn out :-(

Anyways, need to stay positive :-)