Two days after Serena’s home was destroyed, her family were settled into Neflite’s home. Between Molly’s shopping for furniture and the Tsukino’s furniture, the mansion was quite inviting. Neflite was thinking of giving the family their own private quarters by adding on to the mansion, but he wanted to wait and let the Tsukino’s be completely comfortable before suggesting the offer. Because of Sammy, Neflite made some ground rules since Serena told Neflite that Sammy has been to be very nosey.

Molly and Neflite were having their first quiet breakfast alone. From day one, since Molly moved to the mansion, there had been someone there having breakfast with them. But now it was now just Serena’s family and them. The breakfast was made for everyone but the Tsukino’s decided to have their meal in the dinning room, giving the young couple in the nook of the kitchen.

Neflite heard a noise coming from the outside the kitchen door. Without saying anything, he got up to investigate. When he rounded the corner, he found Sammy crouched down on the floor, eavesdropping.

Sammy heard a tap and decided to look. As he looked, he saw a pair of dress shoes and knew this wasn’t good. He looked up, knowing he was busted.

“Would you mind informing me what you are doing?” Neflite asked, irritated but kept his tone in check.

“Well…I…umm… You see there was a bug…”

Neflite stood an inch closer, making Sammy stand. “Don’t ever lie to me. You were eavesdropping. This is the first time Molly and I have some quality time together. Please leave us alone. Molly has finally calmed down from people watching her. Don’t let her have a relapse.”

“Sorry. I thought Serena was in the kitchen.”

“She isn’t even here. Why don’t you go and look around and have fun. There is a pool and a tennis court.”

Sammy didn’t stay long enough for the master of the house head back to finish his breakfast. He heard enough stories about Neflite’s anger and he didn’t want to witness it.

“What was that all about?” Molly asked.

“Sammy,” Neflite said.

“Serena and I did warn you about him,” she teased. “Oh. I forgot to tell you that Mrs. Hino wants us to go over to the temple. She is going to tell the scouts what she knows of them and the Negaverse.”

“But, why does she want us there?”

“I don’t know. All I know is she also asked Rita and Andrew to be there. I’m quite curious why.”

* * * * * * * *

In their apartment, Amara was straightening up, while Michelle made breakfast. Since Grandpa came back, they hadn't had time to straighten up their home.

“Amara, we never kept anything from each other and I don’t want to start now,” Michelle said.

“What’s on your mind?” Amara asked. She stopped sweeping the floor.

“From seeing Neflite being excited in becoming a parent, it has made me realize my own needs. I would like to have a family,” Michelle said. “Many people do not know that you are just my cousin, mainly because we are always together and we live together. But someday I probably wouldn’t mind in having my own apartment. Ever since we found out Molly is pregnant, I’ve been wondering what it would be like to carry a child.”

“Do you know, I’ve been thinking the same thing? I mean I like my reputation but it doesn’t compare when it comes to family.”

Michelle looked up. “You do?”

“Yes. I think it is time for us to go our separate ways. We’ve been close from the beginning. But we can not live in the same apartment if we want our own families. But before we start looking for separate apartments or even boyfriends lets be sure that we want to settle down and raise a family.”

Just then the phone rang and Amara answered it.

“Hi, Jedite. What’s up?”

“Mrs. Hino wants us to gather at the temple. She feels it’s a need to explain to us how she knows of the Negaverse,” he said.

“Ok. We’ll be there. Bye.” Amara hung up the phone. “We have to go to the temple. Mrs. Hino is going to tell us why she knows the Negaverse.”

“That’s great,” Michelle said as she served breakfast. “Then we’ll get to know how she knew Darien, Lita and Hotaru.

* * * * * * * *

Serena was lying in bed, pretending to be asleep when Darien walked in. Even though they slept in the same bed, when she’d spend the night there, they were not on intimate terms, yet. Darien never wanted to pressure her into doing something he knew she wasn’t ready for.

“Serena, I know you are awake. Raye just called. Her mother is going to tell us what she knows about the Negaverse.” He looked at her when she didn’t make a sound, but he could see her smiling.

“You asked for it.” He jumped on the bed pinning the young woman to the bed, making her scream in startlement. “I warned you before, didn’t I,” he laughed, tickling her.

“Darien…ha, ha…please…ha, ha…stop…!” she wailed.

Darien stopped for a moment, “Tell me, I’m the best kisser.”

“You are the only kisser,” she puffed.

“I’ll take that as my answer.” He leaned down, claiming her mouth with his. They kissed wildly for a few minutes before he got off her. Darien bowed like a gentleman, arms pointing towards the door, “Your breakfast awaits, my Princess.”

“Why, thank you, my Prince,” she giggled, getting off the bed and grabbing a bathrobe. Darien helped her with her robe, and then escorted her to the kitchen for breakfast.

During breakfast, Serena mentioned that she wanted to give Molly a Bridal and baby shower. Darien thought it was a good idea but suggested that she wait for the baby shower.

* * * * * * * *

Mina was also preparing breakfast, a meal she hadn’t made since the Silver Millennium, for Malachite. Malachite was upstairs, getting dressed. She knew Malachite wanted more than breakfast, so she didn’t even ask him what he wanted. She heard the phone ring, but knew Malachite would answer, so she could finish cooking.

Ten minutes later, Mina sat at the table and waited until Malachite appeared in the kitchen.

“Who was on the phone?”

“Raye. Her mother is going to explain why she knows the Negaverse.” He sat, across from her. “She also wanted me to contact Trista. Raye couldn’t get through.”

“Let me guess, Hotaru was at the store and Trista was in the shower.

“Yup,” he said and began to eat.

“How is it?” Mina asked. She leaned on her elbows, linking her hands, watching him.

“I like it. What is it?”

“Do you remember you favorite, Venus Cran Glory?”

“H--how?” he stopped, flabbergasted.

“The ingredients are the same. Potatoes, mixed with ham, lemon juice and chunks of banana. Crushed cranberries and raspberries with bacon mixed in eggs. Finally for a drink, apple juice spiced with lemon juice and nutmeg. It just had different names on the Moon.”

“Wow. I miss having this meal.”

“I figured you did.” The blond turned to her plate and began to eat.

* * * * * * * *

In downtown Tokyo, Mrs. Jenna Baker was on her way to Molly’s lawyer. She had been in a happy mood, compared to prom night. She was finally going to get her money. As she turned the corner to head for the office building, someone grabbed her. They covered her mouth, keeping her from screaming. When they were away from the street and in an alleyway, she was released. She turned in a hurry.

“Who do you think…You!” she growled at Prince Diamond and the rest of Molly’s attackers.

“Don’t start on me,” Diamond hissed.

“Start on you. I haven’t even begun. Thanks to you, Molly is *pregnant*.”

“I know,” Diamond grinned.

“You know.” Jenna was enraged. She went to launch at Prince Diamond but was stopped by two of the attackers, two male youma. Male youma were rare in the Negaverse.

“You better listen to me. I’m here to tell you that you have no use for your husband’s fortune.”

“Liar!” Jenna screamed. She jerked away from her captors and ran away.

The third attacker standing beside Prince Diamond was about to go after her, but Diamond placed a restraining hand on him. “Let her go, Mongo. She’ll find out soon enough that her husband’s fortune is no longer available to her. She’ll come to us once again,” Diamond laughed.

A few minutes later, invisible, they caught up with Jenna in the office of Molly’s lawyer.

“What do you mean it’s now gone?” Jenna asked.

“Mrs. Baker, your daughter came in with her fiancé and signed the legal documents,” Mr. Leblanc said.

“Molly now has the inheritance?”

“Yes. She’s had it now for almost two weeks.”

“So that is what he meant,” Jenna mumbled in anger.

“Pardon me?”

“Sorry.” Jenna turned around and left the office to look for Diamond. Diamond and the others teleported themselves back to the alleyway where she left them and waited patiently for her return.

“I knew you’d be back,” Diamond grinned.

“What now?” she demanded angrily.

“We take you to Queen Beryl,” Mongo said.

* * * * * * * *

Amy, Zoisite and Greg were the first ones to arrive at the temple. They saw Chad sweeping the walkway and decided to say hi.

“Hey, Chad,” Amy said.

“Hey. You’re here early. Raye and Mrs. Hino are out on the town. They’ll be back shortly.”

“That’s ok. Raye wanted me to take a look at her computer,” Amy said.

“There are a few things I need to pick up at this end of town. And Zoisite, he needed a ride,” Greg said.

“Make yourself comfortable,” Chad said as Greg left and Amy started to head for the temple deck. Since Zoisite had nothing to do he followed Amy.

“Zoisite, don’t you have anything to do?” Amy asked when she realized he was following her.

“I’ve been wanting to ask you, why you explained, the way you did, about me to Rita?”

“I don’t know. Maybe it deals with our past. I know we were friends during the Silver Millennium but I don’t know how friendly we were,” she said, frustrated.

“Maybe it’s about time I tell you,” Zoisite sighed.

“Tell me what?”

“We were lovers,” he said straight out.

“What?” she gasped.

“Why don’t you remember, is the question. The others are remembering their lives before but why aren’t you? Maybe you’re hanging around Greg too much and your mind is in denial.”

“That is a rude thing to say.”

“Yeah, you're right. It is. But how else do you explain it?”

“Ok, then. Prove it,” Amy demanded placing her hands on her hips.

“I know your favorite color and outfits.”

“That’s just speculation.”

“Alright. But you will be embarrassed. You have a small heart shape beauty mark on your…left…breast.”

Amy’s jaw dropped. “I--I--I--never…told anyone that. Not even Greg.”

“I told ya,” Zoisite smiled. “We were lovers. I didn’t want to bring it up, but…”

“No…” she whispered. “Please, no more.” She leaned against the wall for balance. She couldn’t believe it.

Chad watched Amy lean against the wall and came rushing over. “Are you okay?” he asked.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Just a little dizzy spell, is all,” she answered. “I’ll be fine in a minute.”

When Amy was over the initial shock, she looked at Zoisite and saw the truth. Another minute went by before Amy stood up from the wall and walked into the temple.

* * * * * * * *

By the time lunch came and went, everyone was at the temple. For privacy from the public, Mrs. Hino had everyone in the back yard. They all sat on the grass, waiting for her to speak.

“It’s time for the truth. First of all, how do I know you all? You see I have as much rights to the destiny as anyone of you for I’m from the Moon Kingdom. I am actually Queen of Mars.”

Everyone gasped at the new discovery. The last couple weeks had been nothing but one surprise after another. First learning the Negaverse was back and Beryl’s generals were now the good guys. Then came Molly and her pregnancy along with the abduction of Grandpa. Once Grandpa was back, they all learn Grandpa’s true form did awful things when he was younger and Mina even slept with the enemy when she was only fourteen and became pregnant herself. Once things began to calm down from that, Serena’s parents were the next target and now Ray’s mother just popped back into their lives as if she never was gone and she was part of the Moon Kingdom.

“That would mean the shadow warrior knew who you were,” Darien mumbled a little too loud.

“That is correct, Darien,” Kristi said. “What I am about to tell you is a real shock.”

“So you know everyone who lived on the Moon?” Trista asked.

“Yes. I know more than you do. When the Moon Kingdom was destroyed, you were in the time gate. Queen Serenity not only sent her daughter and her court to Earth, but also enclosed your memories in a memory capsule, to prevent you from remembering everything.”

“I was starting to wonder why I don’t know what you know,” Trista said.

“I will start with Chad, Andrew, and Greg,” Kristi continued. “You three are also part of Prince Darien’s court. You are generals, not of high power. Chad, you were becoming a singer, Andrew created games and Greg, you were a scientist.”

“Y-- you mean there was music, games…” Serena stammered.

“Yes. When the Moon Kingdom was destroyed, everything was forgotten.” Kristi looked at Molly and Rita.

“Molly and Rita, you two also lived on the Moon.” All mouths dropped open. Not even a whisper was heard.

“You both are princesses in Serena's court. You’re also Sailor Scouts. Molly is Sailor Earth and Rita is Sailor Sun.”

“That…that would mean…” Darien started

“That Molly is your sister,” Kristi said. “But you see, she isn’t the only one connected by family. You all have family connections. Molly isn’t your only sibling. Malachite is also of the Earth, therefore he is your brother. Zoisite you have a family connection to the Moon family, as you are a son of the Planet Venus, thus making you sibling to Mina. Mina you have a strong connection to the crown as you share the same father with Princess Serena, making you half sisters. However, Serena isn’t your only sibling. You also have a full blooded brother, Zoisite.

“Serena and Mina’s father was Queen Serenity’s first cousin. Back in those days, it worked the same as on Earth. Royals married royals even if they were related.

“But you are not the only ones with relations. Trista. You have some knowledge that has been kept from you even before the Kingdom was destroyed. That information is you had a sibling and to protect your sibling from you, he was hidden away to Earth, thus giving you a brother; Jedite. Raye you and Rita are linked together and soon you will remember what the link is but today I’m going to give that link a push as you two are sisters. Amy and Michelle are are also related but it’s the same way as Serena and Mina. You are only half sisters and it’s same for Lita and Hotaru. Finally…”

“Let me guess,” Neflite said as calmly as he could, giving the circumstances. “I am related to Amara.”

“That is correct. But the knowledge of you being related to the generals was kept from you. The only ones who knew of the relations was, of course, your mothers, Queen Serenity and Prince Darien.”

“In the long run, we are all family,” Mina blurted.

“Yes. Princess Serena was the only one who knew of Rita and Molly. Before the rest of you scouts were to come to the Moon, Rita and Molly were there. But they disappeared before you could meet them. Princess Raye would have been too young to know she had a sister.”

“Are you telling us that Molly is technically older?” Neflite asked.

“Yes, but only by two years. Both Molly and Rita were reborn in a different a way from the others, because their souls were not captured inside the Silver Crystal. That is why their scout memories are not returning. I am guessing that Beryl killed Sun and Earth. When all you generals were part of the Darien’s guards. You, Neflite, were secretly seeing Molly when she disappeared. The only ones who knew of their secret love affair was Molly’s brothers. However, when she disappeared you only grieved in private of her disappearance and eventually you were betrothed to Lita. But you…”

“I was once in love with him?” Lita questioned. “That’s impossible.”

“Lita you never knew of Molly. But now, Neflite, you and Molly have found each other and your souls have been healed. She will now start to remember.”

Molly looked at Neflite in shock. They were soul mates. That would explain why Molly had such an attraction to the older man. Of course he was also drawn to her. When he fought for the Negaverse he had created a black crystal to try and locate the Silver Crystal but it always kept drawing to Molly instead. The power was feeding off of their lost love for each other.

“I knew stars were pointing me in the right direction. They pointed me to you, the love of my life,” he said looking at Molly with love.

“Why don’t I remember my life? Well I mean my love life?” Amy asked.

“You’re in denial. You are getting confused between your old destiny and your new destiny. But soon both destinies will be combined. I know this is quite hard to get a grasp, especially with everything that has happened and my return to Tokyo but it’s important to get everything out in the open now. I’ll leave you for a few moments to allow you to obsorb this information. I still have more to tell you.”

“Could--could you please take the boys in? They are napping and the sun is not good for them,” Rita asked, stuttering.

“I would love to,” Kristi said and left with the baby carriage.

When the woman left, the girls looked at each other and began talking amongst themselves. They couldn’t believe but yet, they could feel the bond between everyone.

“You and I are sisters,” Serena said to Mina

“I…I am a Sailor Scout,” Molly managed.

“Me…me too,” Rita said. “But I’m a shadow warrior how is that? I’m so confused.” Rita leaned against her husband as she tried her best not to panic at this new information. She was a monster now a scout.

“We all are related, in a way,” Trista said.

* * * * * * * *

An hour after the scouts learned that they were related, Kristi returned with more news to tell.

“Earlier, I said there was more to tell and there is. I want to tell you about the Moon itself and the Negaverse.”

“Umm…I have a question from before,” Rita said. “How can I be a monster and a scout at the same time?”

“You became a shadow warrior after you disappeared. I would presume Beryl had captured you and Princess Earth to prevent the Sailor guardians. She did not count on the others. I would say that you were turned into a shadow warrior but Molly must have been killed. Now let me explain the what is left to be said.

“During the Silver Millennium, everything that exists today, basically existed then. To be honest, that is how a lot of people came up with the ideas. Let’s take the circus for instance. The person who came up with the circus was actually the reincarnated descendent of the person who created the circus on the Moon. The only things that did not exist in your first life were trains, plains, and automobiles. Everything else existed before.”

“What were homes like?” Hotaru asked

“Very modern compared to today’s. Mind you, homes on Earth weren’t modern but on the planets and Moon, they were.”

“There was life on other planets?” Andrew asked.

“Yes there was. From the power of the Moon, all planets had an atmosphere. Meals were also the same as they are now but just different names.”

“I experienced that this morning,” Mina said.

"Well, there's something about the Moon Kingdom. I'll tell you more later if you're interested. Now, about the Negaverse. I know of the Negaverse because I use to be one of them. After Raye became a Moon guard, I was captured by the Negaverse and served there, but I escaped. I was on the Moon the day it was destroyed and that is how I was reborn.

"The Negaverse wants the crystal for one reason and one reason only. Beryl is also a Lunarian. She is Queen Serenity’s older sister.”

“What?” Serena burst as the others were stunned. “You can’t be serious. Queen Beryl is my mother’s sister. Then that makes her…my -- my…”

“Aunt. Yes. She was the rightful ruler of the Moon, but she was banished. She had been trying to teach little Princess Serena evil powers. When Serenity’s mother, Princess Serena’s grandmother, was too old to stay on the throne Serenity became queen. And since Beryl was no longer around, Serenity was the only other person who could have the throne. That is why Beryl wants the crystal. She wants to reclaim the throne.”

Serena sat back and couldn’t move, only tremble. Darien held her close as she trembled. She couldn’t believe it. Her mother had a sister, who is the rightful heir to the universe. The others were also in shock that Beryl was actually a Lunarian, but they were not in as much shock as Serena was.

* * * * * * * *

For three hours, Jenna was escorted through the Negaverse to the throne room. Diamond led her, while the other three surrounded her. This was the third time she’d ever been in the Negaverse. The first time was when her husband died. She had felt bad about his death, but unfortunately it had been necessary. The second time was for help with Molly. As she entered the throne room, conversation faded away into dead silence.

“Welcome back, Jenna,” Queen Beryl said.

Jenna looked at the evil woman. She sat in the same position as she did the first time they ever met. From the silence in the room, Jenna could tell that Beryl was very moody. When she finally reached the dais, her escorts left her side and moved to the side of the room.

“Why didn’t you tell me about Molly? You probably are the one who made sure she’d become pregnant,” Jenna snapped.

Eugeal came up behind her and pushed to the floor. “Don’t speak to the queen like that,” she growled, ready to strike the woman.

“Enough,” Beryl echoed. “Listen Jenna, and listen well. You came to me for help. Not the other way around. I killed your husband because he found out what you did when your daughter was born. Again, you came to me for help to scare Molly by having her raped. However, you didn’t say to not get her pregnant.”

“Well, she is, and she is with Nef--”

“Don’t ever mention that name to me!” Beryl snapped, standing up. Beryl could see fear in Jenna’s eyes but didn’t flinch. “I never expected them to show up.”

“Why do you hate them so much?” Jenna asked.

“They used to be my minions but they turned on me,” Beryl hissed. “All four of them failed and were punished accordingly. When they returned, they returned to the Princess’s side again.”

“What do you mean again?” Jenna asked.

“They were from Earth before I got a hold of them,” Beryl answered. She looked behind the human woman. “Eugeal. Send me Viluy and Kaorinite,” Beryl demanded.

“Yes,” Eugeal bowed and went to carry out her orders.

“When Viluy and Kaorinite get here, you will work with them. There is going to be a carnival and we're going to draw the scouts out. Also, I want all the information you have on Molly’s friends.”

“What do they have to do with it?”

“They are the Sailor Scouts.”

“Goodness!”

“You mean, you didn’t know?” Beryl smirked. She knew Jenna didn’t know who the scouts were.

“No. All I knew is they had a secret. Two of Molly’s friends are cousins but they are so close that people think they are lesbians, Lita has a thing for boys, Raye lives with her grandfather, and Serena is going out with Darien. Their favorite hangout spot is McKenna Park. Molly and Serena have been best friends since Kindergarten.”

When Beryl heard about Serena being with Darien, she felt like choking Jenna, but didn’t. Wanting to get even from her talking about the Moon Princess and the Prince, she smiled evilly. “By the way, if you don’t like the idea of your daughter becoming a mother, I could arrange a way for her not to be a mother,” the evil woman laughed, as did the others.

Jenna’s jaw dropped. She couldn’t believe what she just heard. She didn’t want to believe Beryl could do something like that, but she had no choice. Jenna listened in horror as the queen laughed mechanically and wished she never met her, wished Molly was not involved with the scouts. There was nothing Jenna could do to stop Beryl.

* * * * * * * *

Note: For anyone who’s confused on the sibling bit, here’s a better way of seeing how the scouts are related to the generals.

Molly, Malachite and Darien are siblings
Zoisite and Mina are siblings
Mina and Serena are half sisters
Trista and Jedite are siblings
Raye and Rita are sisters
Amy and Michelle are half sisters
Hotaru and Lita are half sisters
Queen Serenity and Queen Beryl are sisters

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