Once Upon a Moon

Speaking Up

Previously...

"So, you're the Lunarian Princess that the planets are looking for, but your parents have agreed to keep your location quiet so that you can have a normal life. You've maintained all of your past powers from your previous lives, making you one of the most powerful people on Earth. You've basically lived over a thousand years, are technically a super hero, been married and had a kid. Reigned over your own Kingdom in Crystal Tokyo as Queen. And your wish, after everything was destroyed, created this timeline, merging our two worlds and bringing back thousands of lives."

"And you're the descendant of a powerful Miko, whose family consisted of my past husband, which makes you part of Earth's Royal bloodline. You had a time traveling well in your family's shrine that allowed you to go back 500 years to search for shards of jewels that used to be in your body, and contained powerful spiritual energy. You traveled with Inuyasha, Songo, her Fire Cat demon, Miroku and your adopted fox kit. You finally destroyed your big bad and your wish ruptured my wish creating this world and the Jewel is back in your body."

The two girls sat on the couch in silence, staring at each other. After a moment, they started laughed hysterically, not able to control themselves. Already fast friends, they knew that their new journey in life was just beginning. And they couldn't wait to see where it led them.

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"Are you sure we're doing the right thing?" Kagome asked, checking on the rice, "I mean, it's been a few weeks and nobody has recognized you. Why chance it?"

Rena was at the counter, rolling sushi, "There were a few factors that have decided it for me. The first is you and Inuyasha." She paused, "I recognize his last name from somewhere and it is driving me crazy." She shook her head, "I'll figure it out eventually. Anyways, he's been staring at you since classes started. He knows you, he senses it, but he can't place it. You need to be straight with him." She paused for a moment, "Not to mention Songo. You can't hide this from her. It's not going to be possible."

With a sigh, Kagome stirred the kimchi, "Agreed. We tell the girls, everything, and hope they start to remember. Then we get them to help us tell the guys."

A buzz sounded from the security intercom, sending Rena over to answer, "Yes?"

"Ms. Agrotera," Security cut in, "there's three ladies here to see you from your school."

"We're expecting them. Could you make them guess badges for future visits?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Okay." They nodded at each other, resigned, "We've gotta do this, so..." Rena looked around for a moment in reflection, "I'll start setting the table and come back for the spicy rice cakes. Start getting the food set out."

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"Is this the right building?" Molly asked, looking up, "This is one of the richest areas around, with an all Otherworld and Offworlder community. Not only that, this particular series of apartments are like Fort Knox. It took us almost 10 minutes to get through all of the security points. It's ridiculous."

"Apparently," Ayame giggled, "Rena has money. And lots of it."

They were finally buzzed into the main lobby and walked up to the counter, "Hi," Songo said, taking the lead, "we're here to see Rena Agrotera and Kagome Higurashi."

"Names?"

"Sango Hitomi. Ayame Ito. Molly Osaka."

"Wait here, please." The security behind the counter spoke into the phone for a moment, "We've been requested to make you ladies guest badges for Ms. Agrotera's elevator. Can I have your ID's, please?" The girls handed off their ID's, confused, "This will just take a moment. Wait here." She went into the back and left the girls with the other security personnel alone.