Hi there. This is Usagi. A little info on this story before you read it. It’s the second of three stories in a series. If you haven’t read Do You Remember, I really would. It kind of tells you what’s going to happen in this story. Now, after this one, you can check out Silver Powers, it’s the story after this. Anyway, thanks. Thank you to all my favorite writers. You’ve all inspired me! Thanks to Mayo chan, my Japan roomie and San Diego Buddy! I miss you. This story takes place about a year after Do You Remember. Inners have all graduated High School, the lights are gone, Sailor Sol is still around, Chibi Usa and the Chibi Scouts have been gone for a really long time, and Serena and Darien are engaged. LUV YA, Usagi Carter What Really Happened? - Chapter 2 Downtown Tokyo “AHHHHHHHHHH!” “What was that?” Raye asked as she and Amy walked downtown. “You don’t think it’s a monster, so you?” Amy asked as the two rushed to see what was going on. “I hope it isn’t. Serena is really starting to like the peace and quiet.” Raye said as they rounded the corner. “Better call the others, huh?” “Yep, but let’s transform first.” “MERCURY ETERNAL POWER!” “MARS ETERNAL POWER!” Lita’s apartment “Lita, come in. It’s Amy!” “Amy, what is it?” “Sailor Jupiter is needed downtown Tokyo. I’m transmitting coordinates to you. Call the others, please." “Alright, Lita out.” Lita said as she shut off her communicator. “Mina, let’s go.” She shouted as the two rushed out of the apartment. “JUPITER ETERNAL POWER!” “VENUS ETERNAL POWER!” Darien’s Apartment “Serena, its Lita, come in.” “Serena here. What is it?” “Sailor Moon needed at these coordinates. Monster downtown.” “Tuxedo Mask and I are on our way.” I said as I raced back to the bedroom where Darien was napping. I sat down on the bed and shook him lightly. “Darien, its Tuxedo Mask time.” I said softly. “I know I heard.” He said. “Let’s go then.” I said as he stood up. “MOON ETERNAL POWER!” I screamed as I transformed and so did Darien. We jumped out the window and raced toward the others. Downtown “Where’s Sailor Moon?” Lita asked. “Right behind you, duck!” I said as I threw my tiara at the monster. “Took you long enough.” Mars replied. “Stuff it stinge face. Mars, watch it!” I screamed as I pushed her out of the way. The monster’s attack hit me in the side. “Sailor Moon!” Mars screamed. “Owie.” I said as I lay on the ground in pain. “Serena!” I heard Darien scream. “I’m fine, just take that thing out!” I screamed half from the pain and half from the knowledge of what that thing could do to the city. “Serena, we would if we could. That’s why we called you. None of our attacks work on that thing!” Jupiter screamed. “Alright. Everybody stand back.” I said as I slowly stood up. “STARLIGHT HONEYMOON THERAPY KISS!” I screamed as my attack went flying toward the monster. It didn’t faze it at all. “Sailor Moon, look out!” I heard Uranus say as the Outer Senshi arrived on the scene. Another monsters attack came flying at me. That’s when I felt someone grab my waist and pull me to him or her. When I looked at the person who had grabbed me, I nearly fainted in shock. It was General Kunzite, one of Beryl’s generals, and formerly one of Endymion’s guards. “Are you okay Princess Serenity?” a voice asked from behind me. I turned to see the three other generals standing before us. Zoiscite was no longer a female, but in his true form as a male. “Thank you Kunzite. Yes, Nephlyte, I’m fine.” I said as I backed out of the hold Kunzite had on me. “Let her go nega trash!” Raye screamed. “Senshi, hold your positions. I do believe they mean us no harm.” I said in their defense. “The princess speaks the truth. We have no recollection of anything that has happened over the last one thousand years. The last thing the four of us remember is being taken capture by Beryl. Please, would someone explain what’s going on.” Jedite asked. “Guys, can Mercury do a scan of you before we explain anything? I need to know a few things before this goes any further.” I said as the four of them nodded. “Sailor Moon, what are you looking for?” Mercury asked as she handed me her computer after doing the scan. “I found what I needed. Mamo Chan, can we use your apartment for a senshi meeting?” I asked as I walked up to him. He was obviously jealous of Kunzite saving me. I grabbed his arm and hugged it to me. “I need to be with you, but I also need to do this.” I whispered. “You need the computer, don’t you?” he asked. “That would help.” I said. We both started to laugh, and I knew whatever had been wrong was now right. “I love you.” I said as I kissed his lips lightly. “Lovebirds, can we please get out of the open and into some cover?” Mars asked. “Everyone, follow Tuxedo Mask.” I said as he picked me up and started to run off with me. “Is he always like this?” Zoi asked. “Only when she’s with him.” Jupiter said as all eight senshi and the four generals raced after Darien. Darien’s Apartment “Okay Serena, spill it.” Mars said impatiently. “Well, these four have been totally healed by the Silver Crystal. They have no memories of what happened after they were taken. Ladies, we need to fill them in on a few things. Also, you girls have a few memories I believe you need to have returned to you, even if Luna and Artemis object.” I said as the cats just looked at me in shock. “Serenity, you wouldn’t.” Luna said. “Right now, that’s not my name and you know that. Besides, Luna, it’s time they all learned the truth, including Darien and the Outer Senshi.” I said as I sat down on the floor and began to think of the past, our past, my past. “Serena, what are you talking about?” Mina asked as she sat next to me. “I’m talking about all the stuff that happened in the Silver Millennium. None of you have all you’re full memories of that time back, but Luna, Artemis, Pluto and I all have them. There is so much stuff you’d never believe would happen between us, but did. For example, the fact that Sailor Mars was in love with Prince Endymion long before he and I were together and the fact that Endymion was also in love with Mars and Pluto.” I said as tears started to flow freely from my eyes. “What?” Raye and Darien said in unison. Pluto remained quiet with a grim look on her face. “Those are the things I will never get over. And the reason why I’ll never get over them is because I didn’t not know them in the last life, but found them out in this life.” I said as tears started to fall harder this time. “But how? I’ve only ever loved you from the start.” Darien said as he sat next to me. “That may be the case in this life, but in the last, what she says is true, and I can show it to you, but it must be by order of the princess, otherwise, I can’t.” Pluto said. I thought for a moment. ‘They need to know’ I concluded as I stood up and walked over to where Sailor Pluto was standing. “Do what you must to restore their memories. I want them to know the truth.” I said as Pluto nodded her head and started to twirl her time staff. Suddenly, we were all back in the Silver Millennium. We saw our lives, our old selves from the time we were born up until the time we died. Then, Pluto showed us everything that had happened to us in the lives that we lived after we were reborn. When it was all done, we were back in Darien’s apartment. I could no longer hold back the tears. I ran to my room and slammed the door shut, locking it as well. I leaned against the door before sliding down it. I cried and cried. It hurt so much to lie to them about not knowing all this time that Mars and Endymion had been in love back in the Silver Millennium and that my mother had forced him and I into marriage to form an alliance. “Serena, open this door this instant!” Darien screamed on the other side. “NOOOO!” I screamed back. It carried a double meaning, one that meant I was refusing him and one that meant I couldn’t believe I had known all this time and yet refused to believe it. “Serena, please, let me in.” Darien said, emotion evident in his voice. “I love you, not Raye.” He said. “That doesn’t matter now. You were in love then and deep down, once your minds unlock all the memories, you will remember you love her and not me. You never really loved me!” I screamed. Suddenly, a portal opened in front of me, and Sailor Pluto stepped out. “I would not have done what you told me to had I known what pain it would cause. I’m sorry my princess, for being careless and unfeeling.” “It’s not your fault. I have denied what I have known all this time. It could not be changed, or forgotten; only postponed. Leave me. I have things to take care of because of this new enemy. By the way, how is Jed dealing with this?” “As best as can be expected. He feels betrayed.” She said before leaving. “Sailor Pluto, has this changed the time line at all?” I asked as the portal started to disappear. “No. It was supposed to happen. I’ll see you soon.” She said before it closed all the way. “Thank you Setsuna.” I said as I fell asleep. Some time later, I awoke to the warmest of feelings. I felt something strong, and warm and caring next to me. I opened my eyes and was surprised to discover the room was slightly dark, only lit by the moon, and at that, it wasn’t even my room. It was Darien’s. That’s when I realized it was Darien who was next to me. I moved to where I was facing him. He was sound asleep and had me wrapped up in his warm embrace. His face was lit by the light of the moon, so I could plainly see the tear stains on his face. I sat up slightly and found Jupiter and Mars asleep in chairs next to the bed. I wiggled out of Darien’s embrace and walked out of the room. I walked into the living room and found the other Senshi asleep as well as the generals. Then I saw one lone figure on the balcony. Jed. I walked out and joined him. “Why didn’t you tell anyone?” he asked. “What do you mean?” I asked. “Why did you wait till now to tell anyone?” “I didn’t. Pluto, Luna, Artemis, my mother, they all knew. They always have.” “Mother?” “Queen Serenity may technically be dead, but her spirit is always with me when I need help. After the last battle with Diamond, almost a year and a half ago, I regained all my memories. We’ve found the Stars and Sailor Sol. We also recovered Sailor Cosmos and Sailor Galaxia. We haven’t had time lately…” “Don’t give me that crap Serenity. I know you better than you think. I also know that there’s been nothing but peace and quiet since the last battle. Why did you wait?” “Because,” I cried. “Had I told them without you guys around, it would have ruined everything. Sailor Pluto isn’t the only one who can see the future, or at least what the future could be. I have loved Endymion as Princess Serenity, Tuxedo Mask as Sailor Moon, and even now, Darien as Serena. I love them, all three of them. But I can’t escape the fact that he really loves Raye. And yes, I know she loves you and him. I’m sorry, for you being the innocent bystander in all of this. Things are going to happen soon, and there’s nothing any of us can do to stop them. Jed, I will leave this place, and I may never come back. I don’t know, it’s all up to the gods and the Silver Crystal if I survive what’s going to happen. Darien and I are soul mates, as is each of you generals with one of the Inner Senshi, but even soul mates can fall in love with someone else, I think. Look, don’t tell anyone, but I’m leaving. I’m going to give this to you. You’ll be able to contact me if something should happen and I’m needed. Also, give this to Darien for me. Tell him I’m sorry, but I must find my own way without them around me.” I said as I handed him a communicator and my engagement ring. After I did, I turned around and walked out of the apartment. “Goodbye dear Moon Princess, may the gods guide you on your journey.” He whispered into the wind.