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Chapter Sixteen

Sailor Moon looked up towards the Moon, part with longing and part with an acute sadness. She had to digest all Sailor Pluto and her mother had told her. Folding her arms over her chest, she sighed deeply. Sailor Pluto had told her everything and that meant even future details that was meant to happen. Queen Serenity had deemed it necessary for her daughter to take in this information, to understand the situation they were in.

She was meant to be Queen of the Earth and Moon in the future, married to Endymion and both were to have a child, a daughter who had vanished, as did her whole bright future. Now everything was uncertain, and all because of Endymion. It took a while for Pluto to figure out what was happening and recently, she had seen glimpses of a new possible future, where Sailor Moon was alone, another future she was with someone else and the future she had wanted, one with Endymion.

'They're all possibilities Serenity, the future is not set in stone' Sailor Moon churned those words into her mind, engraving it into her heart. She couldn't hide the hurt. She was surprised to know that the Generals weren't in the original future because they had been taken by Beryl in what was supposed to be their present. Mulling all this over, Sailor Moon ignored Helios who was looking between her and Queen Serenity.

All Sailor Moon could think about was the fact that Endymion was fighting his feelings for her, he was going against his desires to be with her. Pluto had even admitted that Endymion would go as far as to marry someone else to protect earth. That had shattered her heart. Sailor Moon as Princess Serenity knew she would never be able to settle with anyone else. So how could Endymion? Why was it so simple for him?

"We must head back Serenity" Pluto stated, standing next to Queen Serenity.

"Helios, you will stay here with the hologram of Queen Serenity, she can protect you with her essence here until it is safe for you to return" Pluto was happy that Helios had agreed easily. Sailor Moon nodded, thanking Queen Serenity for the advice and answering her questions. She promised to return.

Pluto teleported them back to earth, right outside Sailor Moon's home. They both de-transformed when the area was clear.

"It's hard looking at my home now…." Usagi said quietly, looking at her house.

"It's still your home, earth is your home no matter what Tuxedo Mask says, you were born here" Setsuna tried to encourage Usagi.

"He'll come around, I am sure, he just needs to figure things out" Setsuna further pushed. Usagi's shoulders drooped low.

"I just…. oh Setsuna how can I face him now knowing what I know? He's destroyed a future he knows nothing about, can't I tell him?" Usagi pleaded.

"No, he has to make the decision himself. You can't influence him otherwise the future you saw may be warped. You want him to be with you out of love, not because of the future" Setsuna said earnestly. Usagi nodded.

"Sorry, it's just…I feel so angry that he can just shove me aside like that. I loved him didn't I? I mean, as Sailor Moon I don't know him and yet, I feel like I've always loved him…strange huh" Usagi mused, smiling lightly. Setsuna placed her arms over Usagi's shoulders.

"We'll figure it out Usagi-chan, just have faith in us" Setsuna said in a warm tone, wishing with all her might that she could help her Princess.

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Mamoru paced up and down, a vein threatening to pop out of the side of his head. Enclosed in his apartment he shared with Katashi, Jun'ichi, Arata and Fumio were also there. After the battle, the Sailor Senshi had not stopped to speak with them but instead, left without a word. He was angry. How could they just leave with the High Priest of Earth! His High Priest! Marcasite had been taken by the Negaverse, probably to pry information out of him and now who knows what had happened to Elysian with both guardians gone. He still felt strength flow through his veins so deep down, he knew Elysian was surviving because of him. But Elysian needs its Priest, it needed Helios.

"Is there no way to track them?" Mamoru asked trying to keep his voice calm.

"No, we've never been able to track them" Fumio answered.

"So we just wait for another attack then? Surely I can find them?" Mamoru pushed further.

"If Princess Serenity was there then yes, in the past as Prince Endymion, you had said you could feel her, like you were both bonded in some way" Arata said.

"Like how I can feel Sailor Moon maybe?" Mamoru pondered, ignoring the annoyed looks from his guardians.

"And when were you going to tell us that?!" Jun'ichi fumed. Mamoru shrugged.

"At the time I just ignored it, I could feel whenever she transformed and she left little energy signatures, if I bothered I could trace her" Mamoru admitted, shrinking back a little when Katashi looked at Mamoru coldly, filled with questions.

"And its only now you decide to divulge such information?" Katashi raised an eyebrow. Mamoru felt his back stiffen at that.

"I didn't feel it was necessary information as it wouldn't have aided us, now it might do" Mamoru ignored the now visible vein popping on the side of Katashi's head.

"So, can you feel anything at the moment?" Fumio being more diplomatic with his questioning.

"I felt something earlier, its like she left the planet at one point, I couldn't feel anything but now, its like a string pulling me and I don't know where it will lead to. I tried once and the feeling disappeared after a while, probably as I got too close to her civilian identity maybe?" Mamoru looked at Fumio who nodded in agreement. He then placed a finger in his chin, closing his eyes.

"It stands to reason the Queen of the Moon has placed a seal or protection over them all, for good reason. I think we may have the same thing over us considering we don't change that much once we've transformed, we do also let off a lot of energy when we de-transform" Fumio enlightened them. Jun'ichi inwardly groaned as he felt Fumio might be right.

"But wouldn't the Golden Crystal have blocked us, even when Endymion didn't have it?" Arata asked.

"It's a possibility and one not to be dismissed but I am more willing to believe that Queen Serenity placed a seal on us" Fumio said, leaning against his chair.

Suddenly, they heard shouting across the road. Walking up to the window, Arata indicated to switch the news on. Sato Aina was now on the screen, with her bright green eyes and long blonde hair held up this time in a tight went silent as Aina restarted her report.

"The two Queens, Queen Beryl and Queen Nehellenia have called for a final showdown with the Sailor Senshi and the mysterious Tuxedo Mask and his supposed guardians. The designated time is within three days' time where they will receive a signal as to where they should go. This could all end for us in three days. Earth are depending upon the mighty Sailors and Tuxedo Mask with his guardians. The leaders of Japan have called upon Japan's heroes to stand up for them and win this battle not just for them, but for the whole world. Our prayers are with you guys, we need you, please, win this war!" Aina shouted desperately, tears forming on the sides of her eyes.

In the district of Juuban, Minako and Usagi had sat watching the news at Setsuna's apartment with the rest of the Inner's.

"I am sure Haruka would have seen this where they are right now" Setsuna suggested.

"Three days time it all goes down, looks like this war has carried on too long, its been over a year now" Rei said, folding her arms around her body.

"We haven't even trained enough to engage in such a fight, have we?" Makoto asked, her green eyes on Minako.

"Its all up here Makoto-chan, we have all the information and now we know we have our Princess, we should be fine" Minako said, looking calmly at Usagi was who was trapped in her own world. Only a few hours ago Usagi had revealed to them who she was, both Setsuna and herself, agreeing the Senshi had to know. Usagi was unsure how to call upon the Silver Crystal but Luna had been adamant that it will happen at the right moment.

"We can't risk Usagi in this war, I think she should stay back" Rei added, trying to dislodge the real fear she had for Usagi.

"No, I will fight, I have to…I am the only one who can seal both those witches away" Usagi stated.

"But you won't necessarily have Endymion's help, you heard him remember?" Minako wanted to make sure Usagi was certain on her actions. Usagi nodded.

"He has made his choice, now I must make mine…it just hurts so much and I don't know how to make it stop" Usagi couldn't help it, the very soul of Princess Serenity was in turmoil, constantly flooding Usagi of happy romantic memories, only for them to shatter into a million tiny pieces, pieces she didn't think she could pick up. Setsuna clenched her fists and closed her eyes, she didn't think she could hate Earth's prince, but she was starting to. As King of the future, he was a truly devoted man who loved his wife, he would move heaven and earth for her but this man she saw now, Prince Endymion, he was becoming a real bastard without meaning to. "Come now Usagi, let me drop you home, you should rest, we must make plans tomorrow" Setsuna said softly, getting up and raising her hand towards Usagi, her dear Princess.

Usagi had silently cried most of the way, the crescent moon showing on her forehead when a particular intense memory washed over her. Once inside, Setsuna scanned the area. She felt as if someone where watching, or trying to follow. Instantly transforming into Sailor Pluto, she sped away for about five minutes down the road and then, scaled a building. Reaching to the top, she slammed her rod down, missing Tuxedo Kamen by inches, her eyes blazing at the surprised man.

"How did you find me?" Tuxedo Mask asked, raising an enquisitive eyebrow.

"I sensed your energy, a bit foolish considering all that is happening around us" Pluto snapped.

"I sensed her, Princess Serenity, I could feel her. The link was weak, but I am certain, there was only ever one person who could affect me from such a distance" Tuxedo Mask stated, ignoring Pluto's tone.

"So, you thought to follow the link to her, see her civilian form? You want nothing to do with her and yet you seek her out!" Pluto said coldly, gripping her rod tightly.

"I….we have to work together Pluto, you know this, we must meet each other and discuss how we can tackle the Queen's. With Princess Serenity's reawakening, I was hoping to make her see sense, that we must put our planets futures' first" Tuxedo Mask said slowly, finally noticing how angry Pluto looked. It was a good thing Jadeite wasn't far behind.

"You want to break her heart even more!" Pluto yelled, finally snapping.

"Break her heart even more? How would she know what I mean to tell her?" oh he was quick but still a bastard in Pluto's eyes.

"We told her your words, reminded her of them and she is heartbroken. Believe me when I tell you, she will most likely work with you but we will not allow you anywhere near her again. Meet us tomorrow evening, at Juuban park, 10:00pm" Pluto stated before walking away.

"And another thing, try and follow that link to her civilian form again and I will fight you, regardless if you are Prince of the Earth" and with her scathing parting words, she left. Tuxedo Mask let loose the breath he had been holding as Jadeite appeared next to him.

"I told you it was a bad idea, they would have been watching the news. At least we have a time to meet them" Jadeite tried to be positive, but he could feel it, his Prince was deflated.

The next day passed quickly, Usagi's mind focussing on that meeting between her Senshi and Endymion's guardians. She had very nearly refused to go but Pluto had already made the arrangement, and she did eventually see the sense in it. But a huge part of her didn't want to go. She didn't want to see him or speak to him. He was a different man, but, at the same time, she didn't know him all too well. From what Setsuna had said, he had veered away from the path he was meant to be on and they couldn't get back on it, not the road they had meant to be walking. Usagi didn't want to be unreasonable, she tried to see it from his point of view. But the more she thought about, the more her heart would ache, and then the angrier she would get. She couldn't let her personal feelings get in the way, but that was who she was. Usagi was all emotion, never being restrained or in control, not often anyway. This was the moment she had to try.

Haruka had waited for Usagi after school.

"Michiru has gone on with Minako, Makoto and Ami. I wanted to speak with you alone, Setsuna will catch up with us" Usagi nodded, not sure on what else she could say. They were heading towards Rei's shrine where they would quickly transform and then head to the chosen destination. They walked in silence for a little, Haruka clenching and unclenching her fists. Usagi's hands tightened around her bag handle. Still, she said nothing.

"Koneko-chan….I feel we need to make things clear before we go to that meeting" Haruka started. Usagi nodded her head slowly, keeping her mouth shut.

"You know Prince Endymion's feelings about all of us, our places on his planet…. he doesn't seem concerned about the person he once loved before, I know you must be hurting from that" Haruka spoke softly. She had felt the need to speak with Usagi, to mentally prepare her Princess.

"He will make decisions based on how he can protect Earth and the civilians of Earth. Those decisions may put him against us, I want…I need to know you will be able to stay strong, be defiant like you were in the past. I can sense this defiance in you now Usagi, you still have it" Haruka stole a quick glance at Usagi, catching her own breath, she had always found her Hime beautiful.

"I…know Haruka. I have been thinking about it all day. He doesn't want to be with me and somehow, I have to accept that, its just….when I think about how happy we used to be….I just want to push those memories away but they keep coming, like a massive flood crashing into me and its like I am suffocating. It just hurts so bad Haruka-chan" Usagi felt her shoulder slump, she had cried the previous night before and didn't want to cry again.

"Usagi, it will hurt, it will always hurt but I promise the pain will ebb away with time. For now, shift your focus on the task at hand, we'll deal with the rest later, you'll always have us to be there for you no matter what happens" Haruka said, winking at Usagi who blushed.

"Thank you…I am truly the luckiest girl in the world" Usagi smiled up towards Haruka, just as Setsuna appeared around the corner with Hotaru.

"Don't let him hurt you anymore, you have the key to your heart and can give it to whoever you want, he doesn't have to always hold that key Odango, remember that" Haruka added. Usagi nodded, placing her hand over her left side, over her chest.

Rei was steadily pacing the room with the rest of the Inner Senshi and Michiru. She was still seething deep inside, thinking about Jadeite. Her memories of what had happened had come back fast and furious. If she didn't keep moving then she would surely burn up, spitting fire literally.

"You must remain calm Rei, we're all feeling it" Makoto said sternly. Rei sent Makoto a glare before her eyes turned softer, remembering that Makoto was hurting just as much as she was.

"I just can't help it, they just think they can treat us however they want to! After all that's been done. Well, it's a good thing they don't know we have the princess, we can surprise the hell out of them" Rei said before seeing a look from Setsuna.

"I am afraid they do know, Tuxedo Mask confirmed he could feel her esscence, just like in the past, but he doesn't know its Sailor Moon" Setsuna said, quickly adding that of course, they could still surprise the Generals. Rei felt a vein popping on the side of her head. All she wanted to do was launch a massive fireball at Jadeite, preferably up his ass!

"We'll deal with them in time Rei, we have more important matters to attend. I suggest we all transform now and prepare for the meeting" Minako spoke, the voice of a leader clearly heard. They all agreed, pulling out their transformation pens, Luna and Artemis looking proudly at their growing girls.

Hi All,

Thank you so much for supporting this story and again I must apologize for the long wait, I keep meaning to update but never get the time. Thank you for the reviews :-)

There was a part two but I have decided to make this story a bit longer - there will be a slight time jump later but hopefully you'll see why. Mamoru will eventually get his act together but it is still a long ride towards it.

Hope you enjoy this chapter as I work on the next :-)