Title: Heavenly Scales pt. 14/?
Author: Deathangelgw
Disclaimer: same as always! Hush up…I know they ain’t mine!
Warnings: sap and such.
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: TK/SM and added hints of SU+OC, SN+OC, SP+OC, and SPxSN
Note: Now to start the SS season! Woot! Enjoy and please review!

‘thoughts’
/telepathic speech/

Dreamscape

/Princess…Princess…/

Genaisa looked around slowly, curious as she heard a gentle voice calling her. "Who's there? Who's calling me?" she asked as the landscape around her slowly changed from the dim foggy scenery to a crystal forest. She saw a gently twinkling lake and went towards it cautiously, then stopped in surprise as she saw Chibiusa kneeling before a winged unicorn. The sound of a whinny chimed out, tinkling among the crystal spires around her as she moved warily forward.

Looking over silently, the Pegasus locked eyes with her and caused Chibiusa to look over as well in curiosity. Crying out in surprise, Chibiusa scrambled to her feet and ran over to Genaisa, hugging her tightly as the older woman knelt and held her close. "Genaisa-san! Why are you here?" Chibiusa asked in delight as she looked up at Genaisa.

Glancing up at the Pegasus briefly before smiling down at Chibiusa, Genaisa ran her fingers gently through the pink hair. "I thought I would join you. Shall we get together soon when we are awake?" she inquired quietly, cheerfully.

"Hai! I'll see you later!" Chibiusa cried as she disappeared, her sweet face cracking with her glee.

Slowly, Genaisa stood and faced the Pegasus, not even realizing that she had changed into a pure white gown that flowed around her. A tiara circled her forehead and was centered with a shining jewel that had all the colors of the rainbow within its facets. Pegasus bowed deeply to her, its wings balancing its pure white form as it showed its reverence to her. /Princess…I ask of you but one favor,/ he said softly as he straightened and gazed at her.

She cocked an eyebrow as she realized that the Pegasus was indeed male. "Who are you and what would you ask of me?" she demanded in reply.

/Please….protect Chibiusa. Her shining dream is my sanctuary until I can find someone to use the Golden Crystal to defeat the Dark Moon Circus and Queen Neherenia./ He bowed his head again, bowing to her. /My name is Helios. My body has been captured, but my spirit escaped in a brilliant warm light…Chibiusa’s dreams,/ he explained softly.

Nodding, Genaisa bowed her head regally. “I shall protect her shining light and your secret until the time is right. As always, I shall guide the Bishoujo Sailor Senshi in their battles,” she declared softly. She looked around slowly and sighed. "A new enemy has shown itself once more. When will peace be given to us?" she wondered quietly as she walked amidst the crystal forest.

/Battles are always fought between good and evil. Your struggles will never cease, but happiness will come to you soon enough,/ Helios replied gently as he walked alongside her until they came to a flower-filled field.

Smiling sadly, Genaisa gazed out at the land facing her before sighing. Shifting, she felt her real self waking slowly. But, as she disappeared, she saw a man with long white hair standing in the distance, watching her with gentle green eyes.

*~~**~~*

Waking up slowly, Genaisa stared up at the ceiling as she contemplated what had happened. 'Was it a dream?' she wondered, but then shook her head. No, it wasn't a dream. A new enemy would be showing their faces soon enough and she had to protect Chibiusa against them and in doing so, protecting the one known as Pegasus. 'When will I get a break?' she questioned as she sat up. She stopped as she brought her knees up, hugging them as she thought about the dream. 'Who was that man I saw before I woke up?' she finally wondered.

She sighed and got up, taking a shower before readying herself for another day. The eclipse was going to be that day and she knew that it was going to prove interesting. She wondered if she would see Chibiusa and the others, then brushed it aside as she started out. The eclipse was to occur around her lunchtime, but the office had decided to shut down for that time due to the attraction. So, when lunch time came around, she didn't have to do much in order to go.

With a smile, she headed for the bay area, sensing that Chibiusa was near there. She saw them laughing and goofing around, but stayed where she was, though she did long to at least talk with Chibiusa. She'd never known how much she needed someone until she had lost Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna. She was broken from her thoughts and looked up through her tinted pane to watch as the moon covered the sun. 'Darkness falls upon this land and brings about a new change. Dreams may come and dreams may go, but there will always be one light to show,' she thought suddenly, almost dreamily.

Suddenly, a jolt of pure darkness wracked her body and she shuddered before looking around slowly. She focused on a floating object as it came from the eclipse and watched as it landed in the center of the city. She noticed that no one else took note of it and felt sick to her stomach. 'The enemy has come.'

She looked back up as light began to shine around them and smiled as the sun reappeared, almost relieved. But she looked over once more and saw the almost circus-like conglomeration and shuddered. It hadn't been a dream…

Turning to go, she walked up the hill, but then was stopped as a body clung to her. Grinning, she looked down into the laughing eyes of Chibiusa. "Chibiusa-chan!" she greeted her in amusement before running her fingers through the pink hair.

"Genaisa-san! You didn't come be by us!" Chibiusa pouted as she snuggled close.

"Gomen, gomen…you know why I didn't. Demo, how about I get you an ice cream sundae in apology?" Genaisa replied with a wink and chuckled as Chibiusa crowed in delight, bouncing as she grabbed Genaisa's hand and tugged her along. Following her with a laugh, Genaisa smiled down at the little girl, feeling her heart lighten. For now she could put aside the problems ahead of them. "Did you tell them where you are going?" she asked, chuckling as Chibiusa looked up at her guiltily.

"Why do I have to tell them where I am going, Genaisa-san?" Chibiusa whined as she clung to the hand that held her own.

"Because they will worry, Chibiusa-chan. Here, you can use my cell phone and call one of them. Chiba-kun has a cell phone, right?" Genaisa retorted with a grin as she handed her cell phone to the young girl.

"Haaaaaaii!" Chibiusa answered before dialing Mamoru's number. She bounced alongside Genaisa before chirping, "Maaaamoooooo-chaaaaan!" She giggled and then pouted. "Demo, Mamo-chan...I'm ok! I'm with a friend and we're getting some ice cream!" They stopped at The Crown Royal as Chibiusa continued explaining things to Mamoru. "Hai, hai! I promise...hai...hai...haaaaaaiii...hai! Bye-bye!" She hung up and handed the phone back to Genaisa with a grin. "He's fine with it!"

"I bet Usagi-san was jealous that you are getting ice cream without her though," Genaisa commented as she turned her phone to standby and grinned at Chibiusa.

"Hai!" Chibiusa replied with a laugh before they went inside and sat in a booth. They shared an ice cream sundae, talking about how their day had gone and what they had been up to. Genaisa felt her heart warm as she spoke with the young girl and relaxed. They then went for a walk in the park before returning to The Crown Royal, where Genaisa dropped off Chibiusa to join Usagi inside.

She then headed towards her apartment, scuffing her feet along the sidewalk. It had only been a month and a half since Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna had left, but it felt like forever. She knew that a new evil had entered their realm, but found herself questioning if they would be able to handle it without the others. ‘Face it, Genaisa...you just want them back,’ she told herself and sighed as she came to the park and sat down on one of the swings. She idly pushed herself as she examined the ground silently, absently thinking about the dream she’d had the other night. ‘Chibiusa is going to have to be watched. Knowing her, she’ll get into plenty of trouble and risk being found out,’ she thought and chuckled a bit, then shivered as the sun went down, cooling the air. She looked up then as she heard a whip crack and a young woman scream and sighed softly. "Here we go again," she muttered before standing and transforming into Kinroze.

Following the sounds of Usagi and Chibiusa crying out for help, she found them captured by a strange doll. She frowned as she saw that Tuxedo Kamen was frozen and saw a rope of some kind had bound his shadow to a tree. She whipped out four roses and threw them at their targets. One smacked the central bad guy, 'Tiger's Eye, desu ka...' she thought and smirked as she heard his whining as she jumped down. "Sailor Chibimoon...believe in the power of dreams!" she called out as she eyed the reassembling doll and readied another rose in case it was needed.

But a flash of light briefly blinded them as Pegasus appeared and he flew across the sky. He gazed down at Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibimoon as Tiger's Eye cried out at the sight and his power flowed into the two young girls. Genaisa smiled as she watched them transform into Super Sailor Moon and Chibimoon before destroying the doll monster. She went over to the fallen Unazuki as Tuxedo Kamen did and checked her over, finding her unconscious. With a smile, she looked up and nodded at Pegasus, who nodded in return before disappearing with a whinny. With his disappearance, the two Senshi returned to their normal status and looked over at them.

Smiling, Kinroze stood and started walking away. "Kinroze-san! Matte!" Stopping at Sailor Moon's cry, she looked over at the younger woman. "Arigato...for coming to our aid," the blonde said with a hopeful smile.

"You're welcome. Keep your nose out of so much trouble," Kinroze replied with a grin and winked before sauntering off. She headed back to her home and went to the balcony to look out at the city and the moon, wondering once more if she was ever going to find happiness.

*~~**~~*

Chibiusa looked around as she walked through the crystal forest. She stopped though and smiled when she saw Pegasus standing nearby looking out over a field of flowers. She ran up and placed a hand on his chest in greeting before looking out with him. She felt saddened as she saw Genaisa running in the field with Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna. Their laughter and teasing floated over to them as they chased each other, looking younger and happier than she'd ever seen them, even in the future. She glanced up at Pegasus. "What am I seeing?"

"The only way that your guardian can see the ones she loves is in her dreams. She is very lonely, Chibiusa," Pegasus answered solemnly as he watched the four women.

"Sou ka..." Chibiusa whispered and sniffled a little. "Can I do anything?"

"Be her friend. As tough as you think your life is...her life is destined to be almost unbearable. She will need you as much as you need her," Pegasus advised gently and looked down at her.

Nodding firmly, Chibiusa smiled up at him. Her gaze returned to the four women and she gasped in wonder as wings sprung out from their slender shoulders and they took flight. She admired the colors that seemed to shimmer as they flapped their wings, golden orange for Haruka, maroon and dark green for Setsuna, and teal and light blue colored Michiru's wings. But Genaisa's wings were the most beautiful as they glimmered iridescently in the dream world light. In wonder, Chibiusa watched them, then stopped as a memory flashed before her eyes of when she had gotten her Puu-ball. 'A tall lady with a loving smile and with six iridescent wings and a pure white dress. Everyone...called her My Lady Queen and even 'kaasan and 'tousan bowed to her,' she thought to herself before her eyes widened in realization. She looked up at Pegasus, who nodded solemnly before looking back at the four women.

"Her future as the Queen of the Galaxy and holder of the Mantle of Balance has yet to be realized, but her powers grow every day. Once her final link is renewed, she will start to come into her powers and the future will grow closer still. But you must not say what you know. If you influence anything, it will change the course of time," he warned her and she nodded firmly. She blinked then as she looked at herself and realized that she was waking up. She smiled up at Pegasus before disappearing. Pegasus looked back at the foursome and sighed as he stood watch over them.

*~~**~~*

Genaisa laughed as she dodged away from Haruka before fluttering to the ground in a graceful swoop. The other three landed with her and flopped to the ground breathlessly, happiness and contentment radiating from them as they cuddled together. Genaisa rested her cheek on Haruka's shoulder as she smiled over at the other two women. "I miss you guys. Come home soon," she said softly.

"We will. Don't worry," Michiru promised and leaned over to press a gentle kiss to Genaisa's cheek. She sat back and grinned. "Looks like I'm waking up. I'll see you again soon." With that she disappeared.

With a nod, Setsuna leaned over as well and pressed a kiss to Genaisa's other cheek. "See you soon." She faded away with a smile and Genaisa sighed sadly.

"Daijoubu...time flies when you know that you belong some place else," Haruka commented lightly and Genaisa laughed.

"Isn't it time flies when you're having fun?" she asked teasingly and Haruka grinned. But then she looked over as a figure suddenly appeared and approached them cautiously. She stood up with Genaisa and they faced the person as they approached and soon they could see the long white hair in a thin ponytail going down the slender back as it blew in the wind.

What surprised them was the fact that the person was a male. They were both caught by the intensely green eyes as he focused on them while approaching. He came to a stop about five feet away and tucked a strand of his hair behind an ear as it was blown in the wind. "Hello," he said finally and smiled a bit uncertainly.

"Who're you?" Haruka asked a bit abruptly then looked down at Genaisa as she poked her.

"Gomen...she's protective. My name's Genaisa. Chiba Genaisa and this is Tenoh Haruka. How did you come into our dreams?" Genaisa asked as she smiled warmly at the young man.

"Um...to be honest I'm not sure. I was walking along in my dream and found myself drawn here. My name is Kou Yaten. It's a pleasure to meet you," the young man answered and smiled shyly.

"Perhaps we were meant to meet," Genaisa suggested and smirked up at Haruka. Haruka rolled her eyes and shook her head.

"Perhaps we were. I was watching you...you are both very graceful," Yaten said and grinned as Genaisa giggled while Haruka scowled.

"Pretty words don't earn trust," Haruka growled.

"But entering into our dreams does...Haruka, think about it. Would he be allowed near if he was a danger?" Genaisa pointed out and smirked as Haruka rolled her eyes again. Shaking her head, Genaisa stepped over to Yaten and smiled as she held out her hand. He took it and brought it to his lips for a gentle kiss. "You are different..." she murmured softly.

"I'm...not like you," Yaten answered quietly and smiled at her.

Just then, Haruka came over and stood face to face with Yaten, towering just a bit since Yaten was about the same height as Genaisa. "Genaisa may accept you, but you will have to do a lot more to earn my trust. My first duty is to protect her...don't think I won't," she threatened softly.

Laughing slightly, Genaisa went up and wrapped her arms around Haruka's waist. "My hero!" she cried and grinned as Haruka glared half heartedly at her from over her shoulder. They both looked over and couldn't help grinning as Yaten snickered softly.

"I think I will enjoy getting to know you two. But I must go...the waking world awaits," Yaten stated as he began to fade. "Ja na...until later!"

"Ja ne!" Genaisa answered and grinned up at Haruka. "What's got you so bugged?"

"Can I not be protective of you, my princess?" Haruka shot back, but then she smiled. "Still...he was handsome. For a guy."

Laughing, Genaisa tickled her best friend and squeaked as she dodged away from the answering swipe. She giggled as she ran away, only to be tackled after a couple of feet by the much swifter Haruka. She grunted and pouted as she flipped onto her back as Haruka pinned her. "Hidoi yo, Ka-chan. You're faster than me," she complained, then smiled as Haruka laid down mostly on her with her head pillowed just above her heart.

"I miss you, Nai-chan. Our work is keeping us away too long. I want to come home," Haruka whispered hoarsely and Genaisa felt tears come to her eyes as she stroked her fingers through the soft blonde hair.

"You have your duty and I understand why you must do it. Over-protectiveness or not, I understand. Just...finish it quickly and come back to me. The other girls are a comfort, but I need my best friends," Genaisa whispered tearfully and didn't hide her tears as Haruka leaned up and looked down at her. She leaned into the gentle hand that cupped her face and brushed away the tears.

"I'll come home soon, Nai-chan. I promise," Haruka murmured thickly before shifting down and hugging Genaisa to her. "I promise," she repeated softly as they both cuddled together.

*~~**~~*

Genaisa looked around sadly as she woke up and sniffled before turning to her side and crying softly. She didn't know how long she could wait, but she wasn't going to give up. She just prayed that Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna returned soon to her side.

But she didn't get to contemplate things very much as the enemy, now that it had shown itself, began to fully attack. Her friend Reika was attacked and she managed to stop the monster from making the Sailor Senshi 'dance' to death before Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibimoon called upon Pegasus' power. But then another of the Circus attacked Sailor Moon's mother not three days later. She got injured saving Chibimoon from the lemures and it worried the other Senshi, but once more, they were able to save her mother after Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibimoon were fully imbued with the power of Pegasus.

Exhaustion finally hit Genaisa and she began making more mistakes in the fight against Tiger's Eye when he faced off against them over Usagi's friend Naru's dream. As the lemures began attacking, she jumped before them and took the hit. As the Sailor Senshi screamed for her, she fell, barely able to breathe through the pain in her ribs. She choked and coughed up blood before struggling to stand again. She threw a rose, blocking the attack, but the trap had been set as she lay within a cage with Super Sailor Moon and Super Sailor Chibimoon. They were holding her as she tried to breathe but then they noticed Pegasus' arrival. She tried to get them to stop him, but to their amazement, he flew right through the trap.

Angered, Tiger's Eye broke the cage and shrieked at the monster to finish them, but the timely arrival of Tuxedo Kamen stopped its attack. Kinroze could only watch as Super Sailor Moon called on her power to destroy the monster before she blacked out.

When she woke up again, she found herself in a room she didn't recognize. She tried to move and winced at the pain in her ribs, but noted that it wasn't too bad. The next thing she noticed was that her hands were being held by Chibiusa and Mamoru while the other four girls were in the room sleeping on various furniture. Usagi was lying with her head next to Genaisa's leg. The sight touched Genaisa and she smiled through her sudden tears at their thoughtfulness. Shifting again in an effort to get up, she winced as the pain in her ribs flared up. She gasped slightly, but then found herself being gently pushed back onto the mattress and looked up into Mamoru's worried gaze.

"Don't move...your injuries aren't fully healed yet," he whispered gently and Genaisa looked away as helpless tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Genaisa-san! Yokatta! We were so worried!" Chibiusa whimpered as she carefully hugged Genaisa, further pinning her.

"Daijoubu Chibiusa-chan...I'm fine," Genaisa said softly as she rested her hand soothingly onto the pink haired head. "Doko?"

"You're at Mamo-chan's place. We were all so worried when you got hurt..." Genaisa looked over at Usagi and blinked as she saw the rest of them watching her with tearful smiles.

"You really did scare us," Mamoru said as he squeezed Genaisa's hand. "And we still don't know your true identity," he added with a grin.

"Mattaku...you guys are so tricky..." Genaisa sighed as the others giggled or grinned.

"Can I tell them?" Chibiusa asked hopefully as she leaned up.

Looking at the little girl who she was supposed to protect, Genaisa couldn't help smiling. She poked Chibiusa's nose lightly, earning a grin. "All right...may as well since I'm your prisoner," she agreed and grinned as light hearted protests shot back from the others.

"She's Chiba Genaisa..." Chibiusa stopped and looked up at Mamoru, who was pale as he stared at Genaisa. "Mamo-chan...she's your sister."

"Nani?" Genaisa's whispered exclamation was almost lost amidst the louder exclamations from the other girls, but her eyes were almost instantly on Mamoru.

"I knew it...I wasn't sure..." Mamoru suddenly smiled brilliantly as he leaned in and hugged Genaisa to him, resting their foreheads together. "I lost you...when the accident that killed our parents occurred, the government split us up because I had temporary amnesia. I remember now...my imouto." His whispered words seemed to suddenly break through to Genaisa and a gasp left her.

As the others watched in amazement, she and Mamoru glowed a brilliant white as their memories of the Silver Millennium and their own recent past returned to them and to the rest of the Senshi. When the glow faded, Genaisa hugged her brother tightly and sobbed. "Aniki!"

"Yokatta...I have you back...imouto..." Mamoru whispered in a choked voice as he held her tightly to him.

"Wow...this is way surprising!" Usagi declared and laughs broke out among them.

"But it makes sense now. Kinroze...Tuxedo Kamen. Both use roses and both have capes!" Minako cried as she pointed her finger in the air, much to the embarrassment of Artemis.

"Minako-chan...you can be so weird," Makoto  mumbled and Genaisa couldn't help giggling.

But her amusement was ended sharply with the pain in her ribs and she gasped as she stiffened. Mamoru laid her back on the bed and took her hand again as she panted for air. "I'm sorry I kept my identity a secret. I guess...after losing what I lost for now, I was afraid to open up more," she explained sadly.

"We're here for you, Genaisa-san. Never forget that," Usagi whispered as she rested her hand on Genaisa's hand.

Smiling Genaisa nodded and then found herself falling asleep again. But she didn't worry, secure that she was safe among friends. And...family.

TBC

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