Knock. Knock. Knock.
"Coming!" Ikuko called, making her way to the front door.
"Oh, Sakura. What brings you here this morning?" Ikuko questioned, shocked to see Sakura standing there.
"Hi, Mrs. Tsukino. I'm here to get Usagi; I'm still not comfortable walking to school on my own without getting lost." Sakura answered, bowing a little.
"Oh. Well, come on in; I'll go see if she's up yet." Ikuko enthusiastically had Sakura come inside.
"Thank you." Sakura softly replied.
"Oh, no problem. Wait right there." Ikuko insisted, heading upstairs, and Shingo walked down.
"Sakura, right?" Shingo questioned, looking at Sakura.
"Good morning, Shingo. Yes, I'm Sakura." Sakura politely replied.
"If you're here for Usagi, you might as well sit down—or head out now. She doesn't have the best track record for getting up in the mornings for school." Shingo replied, getting some toast.
"That's ok. I don't mind waiting. I'd rather wait and be late than get lost." Sakura honestly replied.
"Ok." Shingo replied.
Knock. Knock.
"Usagi, time to get up." Ikuko told Usagi, walking in after knocking.
"Five more minutes." Usagi mumbled.
"Oh, I don't think so, young lady. Sakura is in the kitchen, waiting for you." Ikuko firmly responded.
"Sakura? Why is she here?" Usagi questioned, quickly sitting up.
"She's still nervous about getting lost on the way to school; she came to pick you up in hopes you'd walk with her." Ikuko explained, watching Usagi.
"I'll be down in a few minutes." Usagi replied, getting out of bed.
"Wow. That's the fastest I've seen her get up for school since she was a small child." Ikuko spoke to herself, walking away from Usagi's room.
"What's going on?" Chibiusa questioned, walking out of her room.
"Oh. Usagi's up and getting ready. I was just saying to myself it's the fastest I've seen her get up in a long time." Ikuko answered with a smile.
"Usagi? Our Usagi? What's up with her? Is she sick?" Chibiusa asked, shocked.
"I know, right? But no, she's not sick. I came to tell her Sakura was in the kitchen waiting for her. Come along now; let Usagi get ready." Ikuko answered before instructing.
"Ok." Chibiusa replied, still stunned.
"Maybe your friends should come get you every morning, Usagi." Luna noted, watching Usagi scramble to get ready.
"Sush. Eventually, Sakura will know how to get to school by herself." Usagi replied.
"Sakura? She was here last night, wasn't she?" Luna questioned, watching Usagi.
"Yep." Usagi answered with a smile.
"Who is she exactly?" Luna questioned, becoming suspicious.
"Don't do that, Luna. Sakura is a very nice girl. She just moved in with her grandparents across the street. If it means anything, Sakura used to have an older brother who passed away some time ago: he used to tutor Mamoru, and Setsuna used to date him. They both kind of knew Sakura back then. The others all met her yesterday as well. Now, if you'll excuse me; I have to get to school." Usagi answered, getting her bag.
"Usagi." Luna stopped her.
"Yeah?" Usagi questioned, looking back.
"Just be careful." Luna instructed.
"Of course. But I don't feel anything dangerous about Sakura." Usagi insisted, heading out.
"Oh, good morning, Usagi." Sakura greeted Usagi with a smile.
"Good morning, Sakura." Usagi happily greeted Sakura.
"Would you girls like some toast with jelly or honey?" Ikuko inquired, holding up some toast.
"Yes, please. Thank you, Mom. Sakura?" Usagi happily accepted the toast before offering Sakura.
"Umm… Sure. Thank you." Sakura softly replied, getting a piece of toast.
"Well, we should be heading out. Come on, Sakura." Usagi cheerfully insisted before heading to leave.
"Oh, what a cute kitty." Sakura cooed, noticing Luna.
"Oh, that's my cat, Luna." Usagi explained as Sakura reached down to pet Luna.
"You must like cats as much as your grandparents." Shingo noted, watching Sakura happily petting Luna.
"Oh, yes. Grandma has three kitties of her own: Miyu, Tori, and Koko. Grandpa loves their cats, but he prefers dogs, and has two Shiba Inu: Roy and Koi. And then I have my two kitties, Sora and Riku. They're my first ever kitties. But I suppose we'd better get going." Sakura explained with a smile before standing up straight.
"Well, let's get going." Usagi sighed.
"Did you get last night's homework done?" Sakura questioned, following Usagi to the door.
"Most of it: I missed a few math and science questions." Usagi answered, shocking Ikuko, Shingo, Chibiusa, and Luna.
"I can help you with your science if we have time before class. Math, on the other hand… I'm no good at math. I'm so bad that I'm in a special math class. It's just basic math, but I still struggle with it." Sakura offered and then admitted, slightly embarrassed.
"You're so lucky. I wish I could get into a special math class like that." Usagi declared with a smile, shocking Sakura, and causing her family to nearly fall over.
"Trust me, you don't want that; it's a one-way ticket to being bullies. But I suppose, so is being smart at a lot of things." Sakura replied, following Usagi out the door.
"Were you ever bullied?" Usagi questioned, hearing something in Sakura's tone.
"Yes—a lot. But I have my grandparents, their cats and dogs, my cats, and a somewhat of a fresh start." Sakura answered with a smile.
"And friends." Usagi added with a smile, causing Sakura to choke on a chunk of toast with honey.
"Hey, are you ok?" Usagi questioned, patting Sakura's back, concerned.
"Oh, yeah. I'm sorry. It's just, you said, "and friends." What did you mean by that?" Sakura questioned, stunned.
"You have friends. I hope we can be friends, and I know the others like you as well. And Mamoru and Setsuna—they like you as well." Usagi cheerfully explained.
"Mamoru and Setsuna. That's Mamoru Chiba and Setsuna Meiou, yes?" Sakura softly questioned, hiding her eyes under her bangs.
"Yes, that's them. They didn't mean to upset you yesterday." Usagi sincerely told Sakura.
"So, you know about Satoshi?" Sakura softly questioned.
"A little. They told us about what happened to him and that she used to date him, and that he used to tutor Mamoru. They also mentioned that they didn't think your parents cared too much about you." Usagi carefully answered so as not to upset Sakura.
"Ok. I think I need to get to know you better before I tell you anymore." Sakura answered after taking a deep breath.
"Of course." Usagi replied, watching Sakura.
"Your family is nice." Sakura diverted the subject to Usagi's family.
"Yeah, they're great. But they're not always nice. Mom gets made if I make low marks in school and then makes me stand outside to think about it all. Dad never yells at me—unless I've done something really, really bad. But that only happened once or twice when I was little. Shingo is a pain in my butt—always making fun of me. And don't even get me started on Chibiusa." Usagi told Sakura, complaining a little. Yet, she had a smile.
"But you love them all very much." Sakura noted with a smile.
"Yes, very much." Usagi answered.
"Hey, it's Bunhead; she's up and moving—at this hour." Haruka informed Michiru and Setsuna, stunned.
"It's a miracle. But who is she talking to?" Michiru replied, inquiring.
"I don't know; I can't tell. Hey, Bunhead!" Haruka replied. She then called out to Usagi, getting her and Sakura's attention.
"Oh, it's Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna. Do you want to meet them officially?" Usagi questioned, watching a nervous Sakura.
"Sure." Sakura softly replied, following Usagi—after looking both ways so as not to get hit by oncoming traffic.
"Oh, it's that girl." Haruka noted, watching as Usagi and Sakura walked over to them.
"Sakura." Michiru reminded Haruka.
"Right." Haruka replied, rubbing the back of her head.
"Good morning." Usagi cheerfully greeted Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna.
"Good morning." Sakura softly greeted the three.
"Good morning, Usagi and Sakura." Michiru politely greeted Usagi and Sakura.
"Good morning." Haruka and Setsuna greeted.
"I-I'm sorry for taking off like I did yesterday." Sakura apologized to Setsuna.
"It's ok; I understand. It's been quite some time since we last saw each other—and it wasn't under the greatest of circumstances." Setsuna accepted Sakura's apology.
"So, umm… You go to Juban Municipal High School as well?" Sakura hesitantly inquired, noticing Haruka and Michiru's uniforms.
"I didn't know you were coming back to our school. I thought you were going to a fancy private school." Usagi interrogated Haruka and Michiru.
"Yeah… I got expelled." Haruka answered, laughing a little while rubbing the back of her head.
"On the first day?! What did you do?" Usagi questioned as they started walking again.
"Well, at first, I got in trouble because I refused to wear their prissy uniforms. And then I may have mouthed off to the teacher—and the principal." Haruka answered with a smile.
"It's not exactly something to be proud of, Haruka." Setsuna sighed.
"And I quit because if Haruka's not going to be there; I'm certainly not going. So, here we are." Michiru answered with a smile.
"Well, we'd rather be where our friends are anyway." Haruka insisted.
"Where are you going, Setsuna?" Usagi questioned, watching Setsuna.
"I'm going to be your new science teacher. Now, there will no escaping your schoolwork." Setsuna answered with a smile.
"What?!" Usagi questioned, slightly afraid. Having Setsuna as a science teacher would mean extra work twice as hard.
"She's just teasing you." Michiru assured Usagi.
"She's working at the new science center downtown." Haruka added.
"That's just mean." Usagi pouted.
'You fell for it.' Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna thought to themselves.
"Well, speaking of getting to work: this is where we must part ways." Setsuna informed everyone, getting ready to turn a corner.
"Ok. See you later." Usagi, Haruka, and Michiru replied.
"See you around. Sakura, I hope to see you around as well." Setsuna told Sakura, watching her.
"Yes." Sakura replied, looking at her.
"Well, we'd better get going. We already missed yesterday; we shouldn't be late today." Michiru insisted, leading the way.
With Luna:
'Sora and Riku. Can it be the same Sora and Riku we're looking for?' Luna thought to herself, heading upstairs to contact Artemis.
"What's up, Luna?" Artemis answered his communication device after four rings.
"Did you just wake up?" Luna questioned, watching Artemis.
"No. But Minako just took off to try to make it to school on time." Artemis answered.
"Ok. I need you to come over right now." Luna demanded.
"What's going on?" Artemis questioned, sitting up after hearing something in Luna's tone.
"I don't know. It may be nothing, but it may be something. I'll fill you in when you get here." Luna insisted.
"At Usagi's home?" Artemis inquired.
"Yes." Luna answered.
"Ok. I'll be there shortly." Artemis promised.
"Ok, see you soon." Luna replied before hanging up.
Ten Minutes Later:
Luna was awoken from a catnap by Artemis tapping on Usagi's window.
"Sorry." Luna apologized, letting Artemis in.
"What's going on? Is Diana ok?" Artemis questioned.
"I'm ok. Is something going on?" Diana questioned, walking into Usagi's room.
"We have a new neighbor living with an older couple: her name is Sakura, and Usagi says she's the couple's granddaughter. You know me: I told Usagi to be careful. Because you just never know who you can trust anymore. And you know Usagi: she insisted that she feels Sakura isn't a threat." Luna started explaining.
"What did this girl do to make you think she's a threat?" Artemis questioned, confused.
"She came over to get Usagi for school—and Usagi was up and getting ready when her mom told her. We all know Usagi; she hates getting up for school. Not only that, but when Sakura asked Usagi if she had her homework done, Usagi answered almost; she was just missing a few math and science questions. I didn't know she did her homework at all. But no, that's not why I called you over. I went down to investigate—to see what the girl looked like and to feel her energy. The moment she saw me, she was petting me; she loves cats. After Usagi explained who I was, Sakura explained that she and her grandparents had cats—and dogs. But she mentioned that her two cats' names were Sora and Riku." Luna finished explaining, shocking Artemis.
"Our Sora and Riku?" Artemis questioned, stunned.
"I don't know. I mean, I'm sure other people name their cats Sora and Riku. But what are the odds or chances that someone would name both of their cats Sora and Riku? And what are the odds that someone would have two cats named Sora and Riku when we are looking for our Sora and Riku?" Luna responded, making several points.
"Have you talked to either of these cats?" Artemis inquired, watching Luna.
"No. One: I was waiting for you to come over, so that we could look together. Two: I don't know which house is theirs. I only know they live across the road." Luna answered, causing Artemis to stare at her.
"Wow. Usually, you're ahead of these things." Artemis replied, watching Luna and trying not to laugh.
"Ow! What was that for?" Artemis yelped, holding his head after she smacked him.
"Stop laughing at me." Luna demanded.
"I'm not laughing at you." Artemis defended himself.
"You were thinking it. I can see it in your eyes." Luna retorted.
"I know where Sakura and her grandparents live." Diana spoke up.
"How do you know that?" Luna and Artemis questioned, watching their daughter.
"Usagi's younger brother used to go over there every night to help the elderly couple before Sakura moved in. I used to watch him go over and come back sometimes." Diana answered.
"Can you show us, please?" Luna and Artemis requested.
"Can I go with you?" Diana requested in return.
"We kind of have to if you're the one showing us where to go." Luna answered, allowing Diana to come with them.
"Yay! Ok, follow me." Diana instructed, leading the way.
"Oh. When Usagi meant she lived across from them; she meant Sakura lived right across from them." Luna spoke, stunned, looking at the house directly across from Usagi's family.
"Yep." Diana cheerfully answered.
"Ok, let's go. Watch for traffic." Luna instructed, leading the way.
"Oh, hello kitties. Would you like to come in for a little while?" Izumi asked, catching Luna, Artemis, and Luna snooping around the windows, looking for Sora and Riku.
"Oh, Izumi: we can't have any more cats." Hikaru told his wife, passing by as he headed to the basement.
"I know, Dear. These two are Luna and Diana; they live across the street with the Tsukino family. Shingo kind of talked about them. The white one is Artemis; he belongs to Shingo's older sister's friend." Izumi insisted with a smile.
"Ok. As long as you and Sakura know, no more cats." Hikaru repeated, watching his wife.
"Yes, Dear." Izumi replied as Hikaru headed downstairs.
"Ok, you three: follow me. I'm guessing you're here to see Sora and Riku." Izumi instructed, leading Luna and Artemis to Sakura's room.
When Izumi opened Sakura's door, Luna, Artemis, and Diana saw that Sakura's room was huge. For the most part, her room was clean; there was nothing on the floor. However, her desk, shelves, and dresser were cluttered with all sorts of things. Her bed was littered with pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals. And she had four bookshelves filled with books.
"When you're done with your meeting, you can tap at the door, and I'll let you out. Or you can leave out the window. Whatever you prefer. Give me a few minutes and I'll bring you some tuna and milk." Izumi informed Luna, Artemis, and Diana before heading to the kitchen.
"I was wondering when we were going to see you again." A male voice spoke up from the bed—somewhere.
"Oh, you have a child? When did that happen?" A female voice questioned from the bed as well.
"Sora? Riku? Are you up there somewhere?" Artemis questioned, looking around.
"Yeah. Hold on a second." Sora and Riku answered before going silent. A few seconds later, a multi-colored calico and a black and orange cat with white paws, ears, and nose jumped from the bed.
"It's been a long time." Luna and Artemis spoke, watching Sora and Riku.
"Too long. When did you have a daughter?" Sora replied, once again inquiring.
"Some time in the future. It's a long story. Short version, Princess Serenity's daughter traveled back in time to meet and get the help of Sailor Moon and the other guardians at the time. Time to time, she comes to visit—and one day, she came with Diana." Luna answered, looking around.
"So, that woman…" "Izumi. Yes, she knows we talk—and she knows everything about Princess Chasity and her sailor guardians. She also knows about Princess Serenity and her guardians. No, she doesn't know the identities of any of them, but she does know of them." Riku interrupted Artemis.
"And Sakura?" Luna questioned.
"Are you asking if she knows anything?" Sora questioned.
"Yeah." Luna and Artemis answered.
At the same time, Diana found a scratching post.
"She knows we can talk and that her grandmother knows, but that's it." Riku answered.
"Thank you, Izumi." Sora and Riku thanked Izumi when she brought in five bowls of tuna and a large bowl of milk on a tray.
"Thank you." Luna and Artemis thanked Izumi, not knowing what else to do or say.
"Oh, of course. It's no problem. I'll let you be." Izumi answered with a smile before leaving and shutting the door behind her.
"Who is she exactly? How does she know all this?" Luna questioned.
"She was Princess Chasity teacher/caretaker. King Cyrus sent her here in hopes she'd be able to tell where Princess Chasity was. So far, no luck. She knows nothing about the Ruby Millenium Crystal either." Riku answered.
"She's a lovely woman. She can be involved in our meetings, but she just lets us be. Her main goals are to find Princess Chasity, make sure she's safe, and taking care of Sakura." Sora continued explaining.
"What of the old man?" Luna and Artemis inquired.
"He knows very little. When Izumi was reborn and after so many years, she met and fell in love with Hikaru—and her him. He knows she talks to us and spoils us, but that's it. He's a kind man who cares for his family.
"Is Sakura connected to any of us or this?" Luna questioned, getting to the point between eating.
"Yes. She is Sailor Sun." Riku answered in a tone that concerned Luna and Artemis.
"But?" They questioned.
"She doesn't know. And until Sora says so; she won't know. You know Sora: she has visions. She keeps checking for Sailor Sun, Sailor Meteor, Sailor Eclipse, and Sailor Shooting Star, Sailor Black Hole, and Sailor Rainbow. What? What's wrong?" Riku started explaining before questioning after seeing stunned looks on Luna, Artemis, and Diana's faces.
"You named off six girls: we were only told about four: Sailor Sun, Sailor Meteor, Sailor Eclipse, and Sailor Shooting Star. We were never told about Sailor Black Hole and Sailor Rainbow." Artemis spoke up.
"Sailor Black Hole and Sailor Rainbow are outer scouts—like Sailor Uranus, Sailor Neptune, Sailor Pluto, and Sailor Saturn. But they are needed. As are the Sailor Starlights: Star Fighter, Star Maker, Star Healer: they will arrive with their princess, Kakyuu. Sailor Galaxia will also return to help. Their help is vital in defeating this new enemy. Your charge was always the Moon; our was always the Sun. But now that we're all on Earth, we all serve to protect it and its inhabitants. We must work together and accept help from other scouts not from Earth as well." Sora explained.
"But back to Sora's visions, Sakura, Sailor Sun, and the others. As I was saying before, Sora keeps checking the near future for the scouts. She can see them all, but for some reason, some of them are unable to transform until later. Don't ask either of us; we don't know why that is." Riku continued to explain Sora's visions and Sakura.
"Call for a meeting with your scouts and we'll explain it to everyone—once." Sora instructed.
"Ok. Where would you like to meet?" Luna and Artemis questioned.
Knock. Knock.
"May I make a suggestion?" Izumi questioned, walking in. She wasn't trying to eavesdrop; she was just there to pick up the bowls.
"What is it?" Riku and Sora questioned.
"Are there a lot of girls in your group?" Izumi questioned, bending to pick up the tray and plates.
"There's a good amount, plus Mamoru; he's Usagi's boyfriend. Together they are Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask." Luna calmly answered.
"Hikaru and I have an Italian restaurant downtown called the Niji-Cho. It is open until ten tonight, but the V.I.P Party room will be free from five to eight if you wish to have your meeting there. That area can fit up to thirty people; it's usually used for parties or business meetings. But you and your people show up, have your meeting, and can have a free meal. I mean, I suppose you could have it here, but then you risk Hikaru finding everything out." Izumi offered.
"Would that be a bad thing?" Artemis questioned.
"Yes. There would be no way in Hell he would let Sakura out of the house ever again. She's never been very strong—and up until a year and a half ago, her health wasn't well. She's still not all that strong, but her health has improved tenfold. But Hikaru wouldn't care; he's very overprotective of her and doesn't like the thought of her doing something dangerous. He doesn't have to go in, but I do; he'll be here by himself—unless Shingo comes over to spend time with him." Izumi explained.
"Which chefs are there?" Sora questioned.
"Anna, Sophia, Anton, and Rossi." Izumi answered.
"Ooh. Rossi and Anna are the best. Sora?" Riku looked at Sora with large, pleading eyes.
"Well, it really wouldn't be up to me; it's up to Luna and Artemis." Sora insisted.
"That's fine with us. I'm sure the girls and Mamoru would love Italian food." Luna and Artemis replied. The truth was they wanted to try Italian food as well.
"Ok. What time, so I know when to reserve the room?" Izumi questioned, watching the cats.
"Five-thirty work for you?" Luna asked.
"That works splendidly." Izumi cheerfully replied, going to get things set up.
"She loves helping as much as she can—especially when it comes to Sakura; she wants her to have friends more than anything." Sora replied with a sigh.
"She seems nice though." Artemis insisted.
"Oh, yes. When Sakura feels like she wants her favorite Italian food, Izumi lets her bring us as well. But we're also never in the main area with all the people. Family and close friends always get one of the V.I.P rooms." Sora replied with a smile.
"But now, we have to figure out how to get Sakura to go. She hasn't been there since Satoshi was here." Riku sighed, remembering.
"Now, you think of that. Well, it's too late now. We'll figure something out. You two just let your group know. Just don't let them know about us or Sakura—and we may be a few minutes late." Sora grumbled before speaking to Luna and Artemis.
Diana was too busy attacking cat toys and the cat tower to notice or care what was happening around her.
"Of course. It's good to officially meet you in person instead of just over screens." Luna replied.
"Yes, I agree." Sora, Riku, and Artemis replied.
"Diana, come on; it's time to go." Luna and Artemis called their daughter.
"Aww! Can't we stay a little longer?" Diana pleaded.
"No. Now, come on. I'm sure we'll be back here again some time." Luna instructed, giving Diana a look.
"Ok." Diana sulked.
At School:
"I wonder what's going on." Sakura spoke, walking into the schoolyard with Usagi, Haruka, and Michiru.
"I am not sure." Haruka replied, watching a large crowd of girls fawning over someone or something.
"Hey!" The group heard Makoto, Ami, Minako, and Rei calling as they approached them.
"Usagi? Wow, you're here on time. No, you're early." Rei spoke, stunned.
"Haruka, Michiru, you're back." Makoto noticed Haruka and Michiru first.
"When did you leave your private school?" Haruka questioned Rei.
"Just this year. I decided I had to keep an eye on Usagi and make sure she got to school and classes on time. But I'm surprised to see you here already." Rei answered.
"That's just mean." Usagi complained.
"Yes, we're back." Haruka answered. Makoto.
"Haruka got kicked out for refusing to wear the uniform and sassing the headmaster. So, I left." Michiru explained, getting looks of understanding from the other girls.
"Oh, good morning, Sakura." Ami politely greeted Sakura, noticing her quietly standing next to Usagi.
"Good morning." Rei, Makoto, and Minako greeted Sakura after hearing Ami.
"Good morning." Sakura softly replied.
"So—what's going on over there?" Minako questioned, noticing the large crowd.
"We don't know." Haruka, Michiru, and Usagi answered.
"Hmmm?" Sakura hummed, bending to pick up a flyer that hit her leg.
"What is it?" Everyone questioned, turning their attention to Sakura.
"Uhh… It says, "Periods one through four have been canceled due to a special performance by The Three Star Lights. Not only will they be giving a performance, but they will also be students here at Juban Municipal High School from this day forward. So, please warmly welcome Seiya Kou, Taiki Kou, and Yaten Kou." So, I'm guessing they're famous around here. Hmm? Did I say something wrong?" Sakura read the flyer aloud. She then asked when she saw the look of disdain on Haruka's face.
"Them again." Haruka grumbled.
"Do you know them?" Sakura questioned.
"Unfortunately." Haruka continued to grumble.
"Seiya flirted with Michiru one day, and it just kind of set Haruka off." Minako immediately started gossiping.
"Oh. Oh! I'm sorry; I didn't know you were a couple." Sakura came to a realization.
"It's fine." Haruka and Michiru replied.
"And I'm sure everything here will be fine; I doubt you'll be in any of the same classes." Michiru insisted.
"Right." Haruka sighed.
"Come on! Let's go see if we can see them!" Minako excitedly declared, leading the way.
"Let's not and say we did." Haruka grumbled.
"Hey, Bunhead!" Seiya called, seeing Usagi and the others.
"Ooohh! My name is Usagi! Only Mamoru calls me that! Oh, Kakyuu: you're here too?" Usagi snapped before asking, stunned as Taiki and Yaten walked over with Kakyuu.
"Yes. It's so good to see you again. Oh. Who's your new friend?" Kakyuu replied before inquiring, seeing Sakura.
"This is Sakura Taiyoko; she just started here as well. Though, she started yesterday—on the first day." Usagi answered, narrowing her eyes at Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten.
"Sorry. We were just told a few days ago. Today was the fastest we could get here." Taiki calmly spoke.
"Well, Sakura Taiyoko, it's very nice to meet you. My name is Kiki Kakyuu." Kakyuu politely greeted Sakura.
"Oh. You as well." Sakura replied with a small smile.
"Oh, and Kitsune Oroginga is here as well. She is now in the modeling business and is trying to be the top model in all of Japan—and soon all over." Kakyuu added when a lightbulb went off in her head.
"Oh, no… He's still teaching here?" Sakura moaned when she saw an older teacher walking in their direction.
"Mr. Grant?" Ami questioned, watching Sakura.
"Yes." Sakura answered, trying to hide behind taller people. But it was too late…
"Ms. Taiyoko. Ms. Taiyoko, I can see you." Mr. Grant firmly spoke to Sakura.
"Hi, Mr. Grant." Sakura greeted, looking at Mr. Grant.
Mr. Grant was one of Juban Municipal High School's top AP teachers. He was also on the board and tended to keep an eye on the exceptionally talented or gifted students. Satoshi was his all-time favorite because he was good at everything and never complained. He is very strict and strongly dislikes slackers—Usagi and Minka being two of the worst offenders in his book.
Mr. Grant was tall and lean—6'7" and 210.5 lbs. He did have some muscles, but not a lot. He was in his late forties or early fifties by now. His hair was neat, nape-length, not out of place, dark brown with some gray. And his eyes were dull brown.
"Ms. Taiyoko… That is not how one greets one another." Mr. Grant sternly spoke her name, staring into Sakura's soul.
"Hello, Mr. Grant." Sakura "properly" greeted Mr. Grant.
"That's better. Now, what are you doing here?" Mr. Grant questioned, watching her.
"I go to school here." Sakura replied, confused.
"Of course, you go to school here. It took a lot to get you here. A lot of schools wanted you, but I just couldn't have that. And I'm sure you, your parents, and most importantly, Satoshi would agree with that sentiment. Don't you agree?" Mr. Grant told Sakura.
"I actually live with my grandparents." Sakura spoke up.
"Oh. Well, I'm sorry about that. But I'm sure your grandparents also agree, as you are now here. And going back to before. I was actually asking, "What are you doing here with Tsukino, Aino, and their group of—well, their group?" Mr. Grant clarified, offending everyone around Sakura.
"I live across from Usagi; we walked to school together. And no,…" "I'm so sorry you had to be burdened with bringing her here. Now, come along; we have a lot to talk about. Like for instance, you being in remedial math being a mistake. That's more of a class for the likes of Tsukino and Aino. Honestly, do the schedulers not know who you are? You are the younger sister of the greatest student Juban High has ever seen or had. You are the next legacy." Mr. Grant interrupted Sakura, going on and on, insulting Usagi and Minako again.
"Mr. Grant!" A different man called, sounding pissed. He had neat shoulder-length deep blue hair and brown eyes.
"Not now! Can't you see I'm busy? Now, where do you think you're going? School is that way." Mr. Grant ignored the other man before scolding Sakura.
"I'm going home." Sakura answered, trying to remain calm.
"Oh, no you're not. And you look at me when I speak to you!" Mr. Grant snapped.
"That is enough, Mr. Grant. Ms. Taiyoko, I'm sorry." The man scolded Mr. Grant and apologized to Sakura.
"Now, listen here, Pal. Oh, Principal Koden. What brings you here?" Mr. Grant questioned, staring at the man, now known as the school's principal.
"I saw you from the window and was told you were on a mission to find Sakura. Well, you've found her. Now, head back inside." Principal Koden ordered.
"Now, just hold on. I know you know who she is. I know you remember Satoshi. Now, we have Sakura; she will be the next top student at this school, just like her brother. She has a legacy to live up to. And to whoever put her in remedial math needs to be fired. And now, she claims to be heading home. I don't know why. My guess is nerves—or she's been hanging out with the wrong crowd for too long." Mr. Grant went off on Koden.
"Mr. Grant, that is enough. I would like to see you in my office; we'll discuss this there." Principal Koden instructed.
"But the next sensation is walking away. We have to stop her." Mr. Grant continued.
"And we're extremely lucky to have her here. Ms. Taiyoko?" Principal Koden replied before questioning Sakura after she turned to face them.
"Now, you listen to me, you obnoxious, pompous, arrogant, pigheaded, sad little jerk of a man! I don't like conflict and I try avoiding it at all costs, but you just keep pushing and pushing. I can't take it anymore. My parents could care less where I go to school, and this is the last school my grandparents wanted me going. I didn't even want to go to school here because of people like you who obsessed over or worshiped Satoshi because of how smart he was! I am not Satoshi. I am not as smart as he was. I am in remedial math for a reason—and that is because I suck horribly at it! I am not my brother, I do not want to be, and I do not wish to be compared to him! The only reasons I did agree to come here was because I wanted to see where Satoshi went to school, and I didn't think you would still be here! You are the only one who cares that my brother was some amazingly smart student, and that I should live up to his reputation. But that's not me. All my other teachers see that. They may ask about him, but they never push and never compare me to him! Honestly, Satoshi didn't like conflict either, so he kept his mouth shut and head down. But when he'd get home, he would always say how much he hated you. He could not stand you or how you treated others you felt were beneath you!"
"And what's wrong with Usagi or her friends, huh?! Absolutely nothing! Usagi has been nothing but kind and welcoming to me! She may only know a little about Satoshi, but she doesn't push or compare me to him. And maybe, just maybe if you'd throw your stupid preconceived notions out the damn door, you'd be able to see that people are neither above nor below you! Everyone should be treated equally! I know that will never happen because people believe they are either above or below people! And as for living across Usagi and walking to school with her; she's not a burden to me at all. She asked last night, and I went to get her this morning! No, I don't know her that well, but I know she's kind. She may not be the smartest person ever, or she may be super smart. I don't know. But that doesn't matter to me in the first damn place! I would rather be kind and dumb than someone who believes their super smart and are so conceded that they can't see what's in front of them! But I am decently smart except for math. But I choose not to flaunt it, and I choose to be kind and see people for who they are rather than be like you!"
Sakura completely lost it and snapped, having a meltdown. Tears were pouring down her cheeks as she fell to her knees and started hyperventilating.
"Ok. Everyone inside. The show is over. You, I want to see in my office once I get back inside. Go." Principal Koden strictly ordered all the onlooking students and Mr. Grant.
"Sakura, I know it's not easy, but you need to calm down; you need to be able to breathe properly. You realize I can't just let you leave school without being sick or having some kind of appointment. But the first four periods have been canceled; you can come to the nurse's office and lie in the back until classes start again. Does that sound fair?" Principal Koden calmly spoke to Sakura, offering her to lie in the office for the time being.
"Yes. I'm sorry." Sakura apologized, struggling to stand.
"No, you have nothing to apologize for. If anything, I'm sorry for not seeing he was going after you. I'm sorry for not stopping him time. You could've used different language, but I am proud of you for standing up for yourself and others. Do you need any help getting to the office?" Principal Koden sincerely insisted before asking.
"No, I'm ok." Sakura replied, sitting on her knees, slowly trying to catch her breath.
"Ok. Well, I'll be heading in now. I'll let the nurses know you'll be resting until lunch. Sorry. I know I said when classes started, but everyone has to eat first." Principal Koden replied, turning to head inside.
"Oh. And for what it's worth, I did believe your brother would go far. And I know I was told not to tell you this, but he loved you more than you will ever know, and despite you being younger than him by quite a bit, he greatly respected you. I would like it if one or two of you stayed back to help Sakura get to the office." Principal Koden stopped to let Sakura know and told the group.
"That was so awesome!" Minako and Makoto exclaimed, kneeling next to Sakura.
"Huh?" Sakura was confused.
"Nobody here likes Mr. Grant—not even the really smart kids. But nobody has the nerve to stand up to him like you did." Makoto explained with a smile.
"I wouldn't be surprised if you become a school celebrity for that performance." Minako gushed.
"I think if he would loosen up a little and compliment students instead of ridiculing them, some may like him. No matter how hard I work and get everything right, it seems I'm never good enough." Ami added.
"Seiya, Taiki, Yaten, come on! We have to get set up!" Some guy called from the school.
"I guess that's our que. See you 'round." Seiya spoke before heading inside along with Taiki, Yaten, and Kiki.
"I hope to see you all again." Kiki called, waving at everyone as she followed Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten.
"Usagi? What's wrong?" Rei questioned, seeing Usagi with tears in her eyes.
"That was some of the nicest things someone has ever said about me having anything to do with school!" Usagi cried, going in to hug Sakura, shocking her—and the others.
"Well, she's not wrong about that." Rei muttered.
"Well, we'd better get her inside before we all get in trouble." Haruka insisted, watching the school.
"Right. And right now, that's the last thing you need." Michiru replied with a smile.
"Here. Minako, take her bag. Let me help you up." Makoto instructed before helping Sakura get to her feet. However, it took both her and Haruka to help Sakura to get her to the nurse's office.
"Thank you." Sakura softly thanked everyone before collapsing onto the medical bed.
"You're welcome." The girls all replied, watching Sakura slowly doze off. It actually looked like she was trying to stay awake.
"Ok, girls. It's time to head to the auditorium. We will take care of Ms. Taiyoko." The nurse informed Usagi and the rest of the gang.
"Can I stay here? I feel nauseated." Haruka requested, trying to get out of going to the concert.
"Well, you do look a little pale. You may stay for an hour, but then you have to head to the auditorium." The nurse allowed Haruka to stay behind for a little bit.
"We'll see you after a bit." Minako insisted, being the first to head out, followed by Ami, Rei, and Makoto.
"Feel better, Sakura. Feel better, Haruka." Usagi told Sakura and Haruka before heading out.
"Yes, feel better." Michiru replied, darkly glaring at Haruka before following the others.
"Woo! Later is not going to be fun." Haruka sighed, lying down.
"She seemed mad at you. Is it because you don't like the band?" Sakura inquired, staring at the ceiling.
"Shee—oot! I thought you were asleep. Yeah, Michiru's mad at me, but it's not necessarily because I don't like the band. It's more because I bailed out and had her go on her own." Haruka replied, nearly swearing out loud.
"She does not like them either?" Sakura questioned.
"She's indifferent." Haruka answered, watching Sakura closely.
There was something about Sakura that drew Haruka in—something that made her want to protect her.
'Her presence reminds me of something familiar. I don't know what or why; I can't put my finger on it. But there is something about Sakura that screams pure innocence that needs protecting.' Haruka thought to herself, watching Sakura sleep until she was told she had to leave.
Several Hours Later:
"I wonder what's going on." Minako and Usagi spoke.
"I don't know. Luna and Artemis just told us to meet them here." Rei replied.
Scouts & Mamoru:
Meet at the Shrine at five.
And don't be late—any of you.
Not only do we have an important meeting;
we also have a special surprise for all of you.
So, wear something nice. Doesn't have to be fancy—just something nice.
Luna, Artemis, & Diana.
"I wonder what that special surprise is going to be." Makoto wondered out loud.
"Whatever's going on; it must be important. Maybe they got wind of one of the new scouts." Ami suggested.
"What are you three doing here?" Haruka bitterly demanded, watching as Seiya, Taiki, Yaten, and Kakyuu showed up. She didn't so much mind Kakyuu.
"We received a message saying to show up." Seiya answered, annoyed, as Mamoru walked up with Chibiusa, Hotaru, and a mystery guy with deep red hair and reddish-brown eyes.
"Anybody know what's going on?" Mamoru questioned.
"Hikaze!" Kakyuu cried, running to the man.
"Kakyuu." The man, Hikaze, gently greeted Kakyuu, hugging her.
"Where did you come from, your majesty?" Yaten questioned, bowing a little.
"No need to do that. I was reborn here on Earth—I think. Galaxia explained that I live on Earth now—down the way from this fellow." Hikaze answered, holding Kakyuu close.
"Galaxia?!" Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten questioned, appalled.
"Galaxia is good now." Usagi and Kakyuu insisted with smiles.
"Yes, Sailor Moon helped Galaxia realize she was wrong." Kakyuu added, watching everyone.
"And she is truly, deeply sorry." Everyone heard Setsuna; she was walking up to everyone with a reformed Galaxia.
"Oh, my God. You're so beautiful!" Usagi and Minako gushed, looking at Galaxia.
"Thank you. And yes, I am very sorry for all I've done. I know words can't even come close to what I've done, but Setsuna said it's a start." Galaxia answered.
"Welcome!" Usagi enthusiastically greeted Galaxia, hugging her. This also shocked Galaxia, who slowly hugged Usagi in return.
"So, what do you two go by now?" Mamoru asked Kakyuu and Galaxia.
"You can still call me Kakyuu if you'd like, but at school and everywhere else, I go by Kiki." Kakyuu answered with a smile.
"Kiki? That's cute." Hikaze insisted, hugging Kakyuu even closer to him—if possible.
"I go by Kitsune Oroginga, here on Earth." Galaxia informed everyone.
"Oh, good; you're all here." Luna spoke up, walking over with Artemis and Diana.
"Wait. No we're not. Where's that mousy girl from earlier? The one that kind of looks like Usagi—with the rose buns." Taiki questioned, watching Luna and the others.
"You mean Sakura?" Usagi questioned, confused.
"Yeah. Her." Yaten replied.
"Sakura's not a sailor scout." Rei insisted.
"We will discuss Sakura and everything else shortly. For now, I would like for you all to meet Sora and Riku." Luna insisted before introducing them to Sora and Riku.
"Hello." Everyone greeted the cats.
"Sakura said she had two cats by those names." Usagi spoke, scratching her head.
"Hello. We don't have a lot of time, so we'll meet all of you at the restaurant." Riku insisted, leading the way.
"Restaurant?" The girls questioned, stunned.
"Come along if you want food—that's free." Sora and Riku instructed.
A Ten-Minute Walk & Ten-Minute Bus Ride Later:
"Niji-Cho?! Do you know how expensive and in demand this place is? I've been trying to get seats here for years!" Minako exclaimed, causing a scene.
"Same here. How did you get this, Luna? Rei questioned, stunned.
"We didn't." Artemis answered.
"We couldn't even get in here." Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten spoke, looking at the Italian restaurant.
"Their penne with pesto is amazing." Michiru spoke with a dreamy smile.
"How have you been in there before?" Yaten questioned, stunned.
"We know someone. And Michiru and Haruka have been here before: Izumi wanted Michiru to play violin—and accepted Haruka as well because they told her they were a packaged deal. Come along. Around back." Sora answered questions before leading the way around back.
Riku jumped up onto a garbage can and to a window.
"Get away from here! Dingy cat!" A chef yelled.
"That would be Anton." Sora sighed.
"Anton!" They heard a woman yell.
"Sorry, Ma'am there was a stray cat out back." Anton replied.
"I doubt that. Excuse me." The woman replied before going to the door.
"Oh, you must be the group I was told about. Come on in. Come on, Sora, Riku. It's good to see you three again." Izumi politely greeted, letting everyone in.
"But Ma'am—they're cats, not people." Anton complained.
"Anton, no. I don't know the other three cats, but Sora and Riku belong to Izumi's granddaughter. Besides, there's an area just for cats, and an area for dogs. Izumi and Hikaru love animals and will not turn them away. That was in the application and one of the first things mentioned. And yes, the Health Department knows. As long as the animals stay out of the kitchen, it's fine. And the family's cats can come through but cannot stay." The gang heard a female chef whispering to Anton.
"Right this way." Izumi instructed, leading the group into the back V.I.P. area.
"Oh, wow. This is nice." Usagi, Ami, Rei, Makoto, Minako, Chibiusa, and Hotaru marveled.
"Thank you. I'll be right back with your menus." Izumi replied, counting heads before excusing herself.
"So, I wonder what we'll be able to order. I mean, it being free, we must be limited." Ami spoke, looking around as everyone took their seats.
"Oh, pish-posh. You may order whatever you'd like. Any friend of my baby's is always welcome here—so long as she's here as well." Izumi insisted, handing Michiru the menus to start passing around the table.
"Who is your granddaughter?" Minako questioned, confused.
"You're Sakura's grandmother, aren't you?" Mamoru inquired, watching Izumi.
"Yes, that's correct. And you're the boy that Satoshi tutored. And you with the green hair; you used to date Satoshi." Izumi spoke with a smile.
"Yeah." Mamoru and Setsuna replied, stunned.
"I hope you take care of my Sakura and treat her for who she is and not who her brother was. You'd be surprised at just how many people do that." Izumi spoke with a sad smile.
"Oh, we found out earlier with Mr. Grant." Minako responded.
"Oohh… That man. But anyway, I should be on my way. Please, don't hesitate to say anything if you want something. I'll be back after a bit." Izumi's face puffed up for a few seconds before she composed herself again.
"Thank you, Izumi." Sora, Riku, Luna, and Artemis thanked Izumi.
"You're very welcome. Oh, before I go—which one of you is Usagi?" Izumi questioned, looking around.
"I'm Usagi." Usagi replied, looking up.
"Thank you so much for befriending my Sakura. I won't say anything to embarrass or upset her, but I can thank you." Izumi sincerely spoke to Usagi.
"Oh. It's no problem; I like Sakura. Uhh… I'm sorry." Usagi apologized after silent tears fell down Izumi's face. However, she didn't reply as she headed out.
"You're Sakura's first real friend. Izumi's an emotional person who loves her family more than anyone." Sora spoke up.
"Hey. You spoke and she Izumi didn't seemed phased at all." Rei spoke, stunned.
"Oh, yeah. Why is that?" Makoto questioned.
"Izumi knows almost everything. What do they know so far?" Riku answered before asking.
"They know about King Cyrus and that he was Queen Serenity's brother. We told them that he was ruler of the Sun with his only child—his daughter, Chasity. We told them that Mars was on the Sun a lot and that there were four new sailor scouts: Sailor Sun, Sailor Shooting Star, Sailor Eclipse, and Sailor Meteor. We mentioned the Ruby Millennium Crystal, and that was similar to the Silver Millennium Crystal. We also told them we didn't know much about their princess and kingdom other than Chasity wasn't all that strong." Luna answered.
"Ok…" "Come on. This way." Sora and Riku sighed, about ready to start speaking, when they heard Izumi.
"Grandma, what's going on?" The group then heard Sakura asking, confused.
"Oh, I am so proud of you." Izumi emotionally told Sakura.
"What's going on? You're not dying, are you?" Sakura questioned, sounding frantic.
"Oh, no, Dear; I'm not dying or anything like that. I'm sorry I made you think that. No, I'm just so happy you've made a friend." Izumi calmly insisted.
"Why are you saying it like that?" Sakura suspiciously questioned.
"This way." Izumi instructed.
"Oh, no. Grandma, you didn't." Sakura muttered just before Izumi opened the door to the V.I.P. room.
"Oh, you did—and you invited everyone." Sakura moaned, seeing everyone sitting there, staring at them.
"No, she didn't. I mean it was her idea to use the restaurant as a meeting spot, but we're the ones who organized this—along with Luna, Artemis, and Diana. And then Luna, Artemis, and Diana contacted everyone here." Riku calmly told Sakura, slowly walking over to her.
"Why?" Sakura questioned, confused.
"Never mind that right now. I already know what you want. Please pass this around and write what you would like for your meal. Appetizer, meal, and drink. I'll bring out a special dessert later. Go, have a seat. I'll be back shortly to collect your orders." Izumi insisted, handing Sakura a notepad.
"Come on, Sakura. Nope. Back a few more." Sora instructed, leading Sakura to a spot closer to the back.
"Why can't she sit up front?" Chibiusa questioned, confused as Sora had Sakura sit between Mamoru and Setsuna.
"They don't want me running from whatever it is they have to say." Sakura softly replied.
"We'll wait until everyone writes their orders down." Riku insisted as the notepad made its way around the table.
"Do you work here?" Ami questioned, interested.
"No. I can bake a little, but I can't cook to save my life. And I'm not strong enough to carry the trays of food or drinks; everything tends to end up on the floor if I try. And then my grandpa is a bit over protective and doesn't trust people, so he doesn't want me greeting or anything like that." Sakura answered, laying her head on the table.
"Do you get to eat here sometimes?" Chibiusa questioned, watching Sakura after passing the notepad to Hotaru.
"Honestly?" Sakura asked, looking up.
"Yeah." Chibiusa answered, wondering what Sakura meant by that.
"I've been back for a month now, and so far, I've been told to have dinner here every Friday night. I don't know if that was because it was still summer or if it's because Grandma and Grandpa both work Friday night and they don't want me burning down the kitchen, trying to make dinner." Sakura answered, shocking everyone except Sora and Riku.
"I'm sure that's not the case." Makoto insisted.
"Oh, it is. Trust us; she set two fires in the kitchen the first night here." Riku muttered.
'Here it comes.' Sora thought to herself, sighing a little.
"At least I don't freak out when I look in the mirror at my own reflection." Sakura fired back.
"Don't start, Riku. Besides, you know she's right—and we've been around Sakura for five years now. You didn't need to bring up the two fires that first night. You could've just said it was true. But now, you're even, so drop it now." Sora stopped Riku from replying before telling him and Sakura.
"Ok. I've got water for everyone. Does everyone have what they want written down?" Izumi questioned, walking in with a cart filled with twenty glasses of water and two bowls.
"I think so. It looks as if everyone wrote something down." Taiki replied, getting up to hand Izumi the water.
"Oh, thank you so much, young man." Izumi cheerfully thanked Taiki.
"Oh, thank you, Dear." Izumi thanked someone when the glasses of water started floating up and to everyone.
Nothing but silence for two minutes.
"You're welcome, Grandma." Sakura replied to Izumi once everyone had water.
"I'll go get these to the chefs." Izumi insisted, walking away with the notepad.
"What was that?" Haruka and Michiru were the first to question.
"Sakura is a powerful telekinetic, meaning she uses telekinesis. In layman's terms, Sakura can move and make things float without ever touching them. It's a psychic ability. And eventually, you will all have your own psychic abilities—one per person. It may take time to come out, but you'll know when it happens. It will start small, but over time, it will grow—especially if you practice with it." Riku explained, moving to sit at the end of the table to see everyone.
At the same time, Sora, Luna, Artemis, and Diana also moved to the end of the table.
"But anyway, we brought you all here for a reason. And that reason was to discuss your mission as sailor guardians." Sora continued.
"Sailor guardians? I'm not a sailor guardian." Sakura immediately spoke up.
"Yes and no. Sakura, you are destined to become Sailor Sun. However, at the time being, you cannot transform into Sailor Sun. We do not know why, but at this moment in time, you cannot transform. You know us; you know we'd never lie to you. You've known we have been able to talk since we met. You being a Sailor guardian is why we came to you. You along with everyone else here have the duty to find and protect the princesses of the White Moon and the Bright Sun. For those who don't know, Sora has the ability to see into the future at will. She only knows the identity of Sailor Sun—Sakura. She does not know any of the identities of the other guardians, but she does know who you need to find first. So, along with Sailor Sun, most of you were told of three more scouts: Sailor Shooting Star, Sailor Eclipse, and Sailor Meteor. But what Luna and Artemis didn't tell you—because they didn't know—was that there are two other scouts as well: twins, Sailor Black Hole and Sailor Rainbow." Riku started explaining.
"So, five more after Sakura?" Rei questioned, watching the cats.
"Yes. But again, Sakura cannot transform right now. We don't know why, but in my visions, she fails at doing so. But she bares the mark of the Sun on her forehead. And because of her ability of telekinesis, she's a target for the enemy. Even if she weren't a sailor guardian, Sakura is a target because of her ability without being one. And because she is a target, we believe that she has more abilities than just telekinesis. And going back to you having abilities. Yes, you have them; they're locked deep down within you. Sakura is the one who can help you unlock them. Come to think of it, that may be another reason she's a target." Sora continued explaining.
"Rei, Mamoru, Hotaru, and Michiru all have psychic abilities as well." Chibiusa spoke up.
"I get glimpses of the future. But I always thought that was just because of being a priestess and Sailor Mars." Rei spoke up.
"I also get visions, but mine come from my mirror." Michiru insisted.
"What of you two?" Riku questioned Hotaru and Mamoru.
"I can quickly heal myself." Hotaru answered.
"She also has extrasensory perception." Setsuna added.
"I'm precognitive, I can help others heal, and I can see things that have happened by touching objects." Mamoru answered.
"Princess Kakyuu can also heal others." Yaten spoke up.
"Ok. Well, I can only speak for Rei, Hotaru and Princess Kakyuu, seeing as their abilities come from within. In saying that, keep honing in on your abilities to make them stronger. Mamoru, you should probably home in on yours as well, simply because they can be of use. I can't say much for Michiru because your visions come from a mirror." Sora explained.
"Speaking of all that, before we continue on, we should probably learn who everyone is." Riku spoke, causing almost everyone to fall over.
"Isn't that something you should have done first?" Sakura questioned.
"Well, to be fair, we were waiting for you to arrive as well, but probably. But moving on. Everyone will take turns introducing themselves: names and sailor names. I'll start by saying my name is Riku." Riku replied before instructing.
"I'm Sora. Riku, Izumi, and I were the advisors to Princess Charity of the Sun. Izumi was also Chasity's tutor. Now, we watch over and guide Sakura."
"I'm Luna and I am the adviser to Princess Serenity of the Moon, Usagi, and Sailor Moon."
"I'm Artemis and I am the adviser to Minako and Sailor Venus along with Princess Serenity of the Moon."
"I'm Diana and I am the adviser to Small Lady of the Moon, Chibiusa, and Sailor Moon."
"Go ahead, Usagi. Go in order." Kakyuu insisted.
"My name is Usagi Tsukino, and I am Sailor Moon—and Princess Serenity of the Moon."
"I'm Mamoru Chiba, and my secret identity is Tuxedo Mask. I am also Prince Endymion of Earth."
"My name is Rei Hino, and I am Sailor Mars."
"Hello, my name is Ami Mizuno, and I am Sailor Mercury."
"I'm Makoto Kino, and I am Sailor Jupiter."
"I'm Minako Aino, and I am Sailor Venus, the true leader of the sailor guardians."
"I am Chibiusa. I am Sailor Mini Moon and Princess Serenity of the Moon of the future."
"I am Setsuna Meiou, and I am Sailor Pluto, keeper of time and space."
"I'm Haruka Tenoh, and I'm Sailor Uranus."
"My name is Michiru Kaiou, and I am Sailor Neptune."
"My name is Hotaru Tomoe; I am Sailor Saturn."
"The name is Seiyo Kou, and I am Sailor Star Fighter."
"My name is Taiki Kou, and I am Sailor Star Maker."
"The name's Yaten Kou; I am also known as Sailor Star Healer."
"Most know me as Princess Kakyuu of Kinmoku, but my new civilian name is Kiki Kou."
"I am Hikaze, previous prince of Kinmoku. But I suppose you can call me Kaze here."
"I'm Sailor Galaxia, but here on Earth, my civilian name is Kitsune Oroginga."
"My name is Sakura Taiyoko, and apparently I'm supposed to be Sailor Sun, but I am unable to transform."
"Very good. But back to business. The next scouts that you can search for are Sailor Eclipse and Sailor Meteor. Like Sakura, the one who is destined to be Sailor Shooting Star is also unable to transform. I don't know much about Sailor Black Hole or Sailor Rainbow. Even though I am able to have visions at will, they're not perfect because they are subject to change. Because we keep an eye on Sakura, I've been keeping more of an eye on figuring out when she'll be able to transform—and that varies. Sometimes I see her changing sooner than later, which leads you to searching for Sailor Black Hole and Sailor Rainbow. Sometimes I don't see her being able to transform until later down the road, which leads Sailor Black Hole and Sailor Rainbow to find you." Sora explained, watching everyone.
"At least we have a starting goal. We have to work on finding Sailor Eclipse and Sailor Meteor while working on figuring out a way to help Sakura transform as well." Makoto determinedly announced.
"We do what we have to do." Haruka declared, leaning back in her chair.
"So, you're saying you trust Sakura and the new girls?" Rei questioned, stunned.
"I know the Moon and the Sun kingdoms were close at one point. I know that this is a mission to protect both Princess Serenity and Princess Chasity." "But you don't trust us?" Seiya questioned, interrupting Haruka.
"It's not that I don't trust you: I found out some time back just how trustworthy you can be—especially to your princess and Usagi; I just don't like you in particular. I don't have a problem with Kakyuu, her man, Taiki, or Yaten. And I don't know how I feel about Galaxia, but if Setsuna is vouching for her, I'll behave. As for the new girls: they're in the same position as most of us were then that they're in now. And no, I don't know any of them, so I don't know who I'll trust. But I do know I trust Sakura." Haruka replied, becoming slightly defensive.
"Ok. Who's ready to eat?" Izumi questioned, opening the door, essentially warning everyone before four servers came in with their food and drinks.
"Me!" Usagi, Chibiusa, Rei, Makoto, Minako, Seiya, and Yaten happily answered with smiles.
And for dessert, Izumi made Sakura's favorite four-layered cake with four different flavors:
The bottom layer was chocolate and peanut butter.
A layer of banana pudding icing.
The next layer was plain vanilla-dyed turquoise.
A layer of banana pudding icing.
The third layer was strawberry.
Another layer of banana pudding icing
The final layer was lemon confetti.
And then the entire cake was coated with plain vanilla icing, dyed in rainbow colors…