Usagi cleared her mind. It had been a year since it happened. She wasn't sure why... Or how. The silver haired woman barely accepted that Mamoru was dead. They had gotten married when she turned eighteen. She never had thought it was possible. They were supposed to be legendary lovers. He died shortly before Chibiusa was born. Her prince had been involved in a plane crash... Causing the future queen to become depressed. But Usagi did pull it together for the sake of her daughter. She was twenty-two & her life was simply beginning. She had finished nursing school and had become successful. Usagi had her own place and could support her daughter alone. She was happy Chibiusa. Usagi also had her royal guard, the sailor senshi to help her.

Usagi headed to Rei's temple, excited to meet her best friend's cousin. Rei hadn't stopped blabbering about this Kagome girl. They were both trained miko, as it ran in their family for generations. Rei said Kagome and she used to be closer as kids and somehow drifted apart when she became a senshi.

Two raven-haired beauties opened the door to her. Usagi was floored at the similarities. Rei was elegant, with long raven locks, and had peculiar knowing purple eyes. She wore shorts showing off her long legs and a simple red tank top. Kagome was a beautiful leggy raven miko. Her eyes were a chocolate brown, and she had a paler complexion than Rei. The two could easily pass for twins. Now she understood what it was like when she was younger and people saw her and Minako.

Kagome was also more like Usagi than Rei. So Usagi took a liking to the girl quickly. Kagome was clumsy and silly, and like Usagi, not the best at school. They both preferred playing video games to actual work. But just like Usagi, Kagome had a very soft regal side to her. They both were loving people and instantly clicked. Kagome went on about wedding plans and not having enough friends to be in it. She went as far as to ask Usagi to be a bridesmaid.

"My fiancé should be getting here," Kagome grinned. "He's picking up his brother." The brown-eyed girl sighed. "Their parents died when they were young, so he really wants his brother's approval."

The princess sympathized... Wondering how Chibiusa would grow up... Would she resent her father not being there? Would she feel emptiness? Usagi looked down and took Kagome's hand in her own. Then Kagome felt it, a surge of power from the woman, it was warm. Kagome could tell something was extraordinary about her, she felt this power once. She only ever felt it with the jewel of four souls. "I'm sorry Kagome." The silver haired woman checked her watch; she'd have to pick up her baby from the sitter in two hours. Oh the joys of motherhood.

There was a knock at the door, Rei leapt up to answer. Usagi felt a pulse as she saw two silver haired men stalk in the room. Rei's expression was confused... The fiery miko could see their auras, they were demonic. Usagi kept a tight face, fearing that Kagome could be in trouble. On instinct, Usagi stood in front of Kagome, thinking she would have to protect her. She could sense the power off the men as they walked in the room.

The two scouts exchanged a look. They've seen plenty of evil, and knew evil had a pretty face. Both men were tall, with amber eyes, and long silver hair. The men put on a face as they entered. They smelled the new females. They too could sense it. There was a power struggle happening. However, the men couldn't be sure as to why. They considered the fact that there were two miko in the room. Usagi was surprised; she hadn't seen anyone with her hair color besides lunarians, like herself and Artemis. This was rare to the moon princess. Their auras were so strong; for once Usagi could see it. Rei was usually the only one who could see them.

Kagome squealed, "This is my fiancé, Inuyasha," she kissed the shorter man on the cheek. "And this is my future brother in law, Sesshomaru," she nodded towards the taller one.

Sesshomaru was tense; he knew Kagome inherited her miko power, so he expected that her family would be spiritual. But the purple-eyed lady's scent was so different from his average miko, her aura was fiery, he could sense that she was very strong. She looked a lot like Kagome, but there was something else to her he couldn't pinpoint. She had a glare in her eye that he could almost remember. He then took in the smallest woman in the room. She was interesting; he suspected that she was a demon because of her strangely long silver hair. But her aura was purely white, something he hadn't encountered in years... Not since he himself was a pup. He was curious. This was a rarity. No one ever had a pure aura like this, not since the time of the silver millennium. She wasn't ordinary. Seeing how small and short she was, he wasn't afraid. But he was weary, he knew better than to judge someone based off how they looked. Sesshomaru, like the dog he was, continued to take in both females' scents.

He could smell Inuyasha tensing as well; maybe the runt was finally learning to take in his senses. But he applauded the kid. Inuyasha was finally growing up. He waited years to finally be with Kagome. In this day and age humans weren't aware of demons or the jewel. But the vibes coming off these women showed the demons that they knew more than the average person. Kagome had used the jewel to keep demons dormant and help the brothers have long lives. Most people, even the sensitive couldn't tell.

Inuyasha shook both girls' hands, being polite for Kagome's sake. She had begged him to behave.

"It's great to meet you, I've heard so many things," Rei smiled awkwardly. She made a gesture towards Usagi, "This is my very good friend Usagi." Her peculiar eyes didn't leave the men. She was distrustful towards them. Rei could feel something was different. No one was fooling her. She wouldn't be afraid to set someone on fire if she had to.

The blue-eyed princess reached out to shake Sesshomaru's hand, both pale hands met... Starting a holy light, engulfing the two. The demons hissed at the pure light, feeling it burn, while Usagi crumbled to the ground. The demons felt the light start to feel warm, no longer attacking them. The light dissipated when Usagi lost her consciousness.

Rei dropped her civilian act, and quickly turned on her guardian mode. She pursed her lips, "What are you?" She demanded. She pointed her finger at the men and stepped in front of Kagome and Usagi. She would defend them to the death if needed.

Kagome's eyes widened, she couldn't believe this white power... Nor did she want the secret getting out. "Rei... It's..." she couldn't come up with an excuse. It wasn't easy to lie to another trained miko. She knew Rei was good at the trade.

"They're demons! They're trying to hurt Serenity!" Rei accused. Her red aura flared, as she got more defensive.

"Serenity?" Sesshomaru questioned.

A flash of white light appeared...

Princess Serenity giggled happily, wondering around the palace with Sailor Mars, her most trusted guard. "I am to see him today Mars." She was more than giddy while speaking to her most trusted senshi.

"It isn't everyday one gets promised." Mars mused, walking side by side with her ward. "Be glad it is he, he shall treat you well. The blood shall be pure. They say he will surpass his father as the greatest dog king. And he is noble, I suppose."

Serenity rolled her eyes. "I do not mind the match Mars for it could be worse. At least I know my lord... My childhood companion." She sighed dreamily. She was content with the arrangement. Although she didn't love the lord, she was happy to at least know him.

Mars shifted in her red satin robes. "Make haste Serenity, and look presentable. The great dog demon will arrive, your mother wishes to impress him. You're no longer children. Now you must look like a woman."

"Shall Yashy attend?" The princess smiled recalling her other childhood friend.

"The lord brought him."

The two women raced down the halls to see the Moon queen. Queen Serenity looked elegant per usual. She had a happy look on her own face. She was delighted about the match made. The lord of the western lands of the moon had promised his heir to her daughter. The Queen had given him that province in good faith that all races would join in harmony. It had worked to her advantage. The moon line would surely continue strongly.

"Sesshomaru!" Serenity exclaimed running into the arms of her soon to be husband. They had been the best of friends since she could remember. The two had grown close together over the years, although he was her senior. His father ruled under her mother, watching over the western lands. The mark of his heritage shun on his forehead, the purple crescent moon. Serenity always admired his mark versus the white one on hers. She liked a little bit of color. Although she was the princess of the Moon, she rarely left the palace. It was freeing to see him. They hadn't seen each other since Sesshomaru was

"It's been long... You've grown." The young lord grinned. He had just turned 23, whilst Serenity was turning 16 and of age. It was age suitable considering Sesshomaru himself was considered to be a pup in demon years. The last time she'd seen him was when he physically looked like a child. Now, stood a young man in front of her very eyes.

"And of your brother? I must see him!" Serenity was referring to the young half demon lord, being 2 years younger than she, they were close as well. She adored both of them completely. They were family to her. On the moon the royals and nobility were schooled together on lunarian law. Sesshomaru and her had practically grown up together. As their parents saw the bond grow, they decided to promise their children to one another. The queen was after all adamant about keeping the sacred royal blood pure lunarian. She cared not if it was demonic.

"He is ill. My father's late wife bore the same signs before her death. To protect the court's health, my father has him in isolation. We think it is his earthling human side acting up." On the moon there were no longer racial spurts of aggression. They were in total harmony. However on earth, half-breeds weren't accepted. The races didn't mix. Human, magic wielder or not, could not breed with demons. It was quite the scandal when his father left his demon mother for a human, an earthling no less.

The princess smiled at the mention of Earth. She'd spent her time disappearing off to see it. She was getting particularly good at evading her own guard. She loved the way Earth smelled and felt. She felt whole there. "Earth…it is beautiful." Her heart ached for the sunlight and warmth. She longed for the oceans and mountains and the people. They looked no different to her. Her mother was working on an alliance with Earth as they spoke. She hoped it would pass through.

Serenity shrugged. "I will heal him. He won't face her fate." Serenity had always been fond of her. The earthling turned demon's wife had been sweet to the princess. She died of sickness, but was very much loved and powerful. She had been the reason why Serenity was so obsessive with the little blue planet.

Sesshomaru shook his head. "That is against your word. You can't use your magic until you learn to control the crystal."

"It matters not what is illegal, so long as it feels right." The princess laughed. She took the demon's clawed hand, and ran off into the night.

White light flashed again.

Everyone in the room was shocked. Usagi was breathing heavily. "I knew you?" she let out. She tore Sesshomaru's amber eyes with her blue ones. She mumbled something incoherent before passing out.

"Usagi!" Rei yelled, worried. She feared that Usagi couldn't wield her power for too long. They were connected to her emotions and after Mamoru died, she never gained that control back.

"Looks like we both have explaining to do." Kagome blushed.

Sesshomaru cleared his throat. Inuyasha was shocked to see any emotion on his brother's face. "I was just a pup myself in the time of the moon kingdom. It's been years." The western lord admitted sheepishly.

"You're lunarian?" Rei gasped. Her violet hues grew in size.

"Of course." He seemed insulted. "I am lord Sesshomaru of the western region. After the fall of the moon kingdom, everyone died including my father. I took power, sent the survivors to earth and fled with my brother. Abandoning the moon was difficult. But without the silver crystal, we had no power or way of life there." He paused and studied the miko, "even with lunarian life span you should have died years ago or aged. How are you here?"

Rei sighed... Deciding to tell the story from the beginning before she knew she was a scout. "I am from Mars, the princess of my home planet and the protector, however I swear to the Lunarian royal blood line as the senshi Sailor Mars." She began her story. Rei told them all about her experience in fighting and the plan to rebuild the Moon. Kagome then felt it was her own turn to clear the air. She told Rei all about how her story started in the bone eater's well.

"Kagome, why didn't you tell me about your journey. I could've helped." Rei softened. She felt hurt that they weren't as close. She would've been able to use her powers and help her cousin.

The miko sighed. "I didn't think anyone would believe that I could go back in time. It sounded crazy."

Rei frowned... "And all this time I thought you were avoiding me."

"I wouldn't on purpose Rei... Besides you never told me about your powers or that you're a sailor scout! That is so cool!"

"It sounds great... But the job is unfinished. I must protect Usagi, no matter what cause. She comes first." Rei recited her code. "And until she becomes queen, and her daughter is crowned I cannot rest."

"You're telling me she has a daughter?" Inuyasha exclaimed rudely.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome scolded.

"Chibiusa, she's a year old. I don't blame your reaction... Usagi looks too fragile to be a mother." Rei laughed sadly. She couldn't help but think of Mamoru.

"And the father?" Kagome butted in.

"Endymion... Well Mamoru... He died before the baby was born." Rei sighed. "It wasn't expected. We would've prevented it had we known. One of the Senshi can control time, she didn't understand it either."

"Poor girl." Kagome nodded.

Sesshomaru picked up the passed out woman, placing her on Rei's bed. He took in her features, wondering how he didn't remember such an angelic face. Her reincarnation... It was a mirror image of Serenity.