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Disclaimer
The characters in this story do not belong to me. They belong to DIC and
the creator of Sailor Moon.  Except for Pluto Knight, he belongs to Lord
Talon who has generously given me his permission to use him.  Thanks to
Lord Talon and Lady Jupiter for all help and support
Recommended reading: Millennium Knights (available at Lady Jupiter's

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   Now on to the story.......


Prologue ( Setsuna has just returned to the Time Gate after the battle
with the Scouts and Knights.  She is exhausted.) 

      Setsuna slowly lifted her Time Staff, tapped it twice and in a
flash she was back at the Time Gates.  Reenie saw how pale and haggard
she looked. 
     "Puu did you have a good vacation" Reenie asked concernedly?  She
had never Seen Pluto looking this bad before.  Setsuna looked at Reenie
and managed a weak smile before replying. 
     "No Small Lady. I didn't.," Setsuna said tiredly.  Reenie just
looked at her again and shrugged, Setsuna said, with more of her usual
calmness, "I am ready to take up my duties again.  Thank you for
watching the Gate, Small Lady." 
     "Your Welcome Puu." said Reenie cheerfully.  "I'd better be going
now. Mommy and Daddy witll probably be worried about me.," Reenie said.
She turned and waltked to the door that lead to her home.  She turned
around briefly and waved to Setsuna. "Bye Puu, " Reenie called and
disappeared with a flash.
     "Bye Small Lady," Setsuna called back to the fading image.   <It's
good to be home. Now to put Carlyle out of my mind.>Setsuna thought to
herself.  
     When Reenie got back to the palace, her mother was waiting for her
in the palace garden.
     "Did you have a good time guarding the gates? " Neo-Queen Serenity
asked curiously.
      Reenie looked at her toes. and answered, " Yes, Mommy. I had fun
guarding the gates for Puu." 
     "Reenie,  look at me." her mother said.  Reenie looked up. 
Catching sight of Reenie's worried expression, Queen Serenity asked,
"What's wrong Reenie?"
     She replied,  "Oh Mommy. I'm so worried about Puu. She told me that
she didn't have a good vacation and she looked Awful,"  Reenie wailed
worriedly.    
    "Dry your tears little one, I'm sure that she's allright.," Queen
Serenity said soothingly.
   "Mommy, Can you consult the Crystal and see what's wrong with Puu,"
Reenie asked drying her tears.
   "I'll do it right now."Queen Serenity promised.  
    "Crystal, What is wrong with our friend Setsuna?" the Queen asked.
The Crystal replied, "Do not fret Your Majesty. Someone is coming to
help her."  
    She told Reenie and Reenie smiled. "Let's go see Daddy now." They
both said, and off they went into the Crystal Palace.

     A couple of days later, at the gates. Setsuna was walking along the
Time Corridor and thinking about Carlyle's words that night at the
restaurant. <"Is the timestream really more important than happiness?
Is that All you care about?> Carlyle had questioned.  Echoing her words
of that night outside the restaurant, she unknowingly cried aloud, "Yes
it is. It's All it Can be for me."   Hearing herself cry aloud startled
Setsuna.  She continued her walk, pondering Caarlyle's words and turning
the question of duty/happiness over in her mind as well.

     Meanwhile, In the Past, Kevin had just returned from an outing with
the other Scouts and Knights.  Darien had walked home with him and Kevin
had invited him in for a moment.  
     "So Kevin, You and Setsuna still aren't together?" Darien asked.
     "No we aren't. I want to be with her, but she said the Time
Stream is more important to her than I am.  While I *CAN* understand her
wariness, it doesn't change how  I feel about her!" Kevin said
frustratedly.
    "Well I hope it works out for you two." Darien said.
    "Yeah, me too!" Kevin sighedd sadly. 
    "Listen, I'm sorry, but I have to leave." Darien said
apologetically. "I promised I'd meet Serena's family for dinner
tonight." Darian stated. Kervin smiled quietly, and wished Darien the
best of luck. 
     "Bye Kevin" Darian said over his shoulder as he walked out the
door.
     "Bye Darian. See you tomorrow!" Kevin called back to the departing
figure.
      After Darian left, Kevin thought to himself,<Oh, Setsuna, Will I
Ever win you? Why must you keep me at bay?>  He shook his head, as if to
clear his mind, but no relief came.  Thinking aloud, Kevin said, "Why is
it that Setsuna thinks so much of duty and not happiness?" Finding no
answers in the air, he sighed again.

   Just then a strange light appeared, and a Voice spoke,"Do not despair
Young One!" It said.  The voice was firm, yet soothing.  It seemed so
familiar somehow.....   
   "Who are you?"Kevin asked wonderingly.
   "I am the first Time Guardian." The Voice answered. "My name is
Anna, and I can give you some insight into Setsuna and why she is
thinking this way.  For you see I am her mentor, her teacher, and
friend.  I know her thoughts even better than you do." The Voice sounded
amused. 
     Kevin gasped.  How did *IT* know about his bond with her.  He had
never shared that with ANYONE!  There was more to this, so he decided to
test it.  "How can I be sure you will tell me WHY she thinks this way? 
     "Are you sure you want to hear so sad a tale Young One?" The Voice
asked.  "Yes I am. I'll do anything to win her, but I fear it
impossible!" Kevin said unhappily.  
     "Nonsense." The Voice, or Anna as we must now call her said.  "It
is perfectly possible, but we must both travel to the Time Gate. Follow
in thirty minutes Young One. " Anna instructed firmly.  "Never fear, We
will win your love." she said soothingly.  "Come, I must be off.
Remember thirty minutes." Anna said.  The light faded and as it faded so
did the voice. Kevin looked at the clock.  This would be the longest
half-hour of his life.

   Meanwhile at the Time Gates, Setsuna was unsucessfully trying to put
Carlyle and his troublesome words out of her mind.  She was also
getting frustrated with herself for not being able to do so.  She was
also frustrated with herself for even thinking that happiness was more
important than duty, or even thinking about this at all.  "I wish I knew
why this is so hard for me?  "Why can't I have both?  Why am I even
thinking about this at all? What is wrong with me?" Setsuna questioned
aloud.

     Just then the spirit of her friend and mentor Anna approached her.
Setsuna boomed as she always did. "Halt! Who dares to enter the Gates Of
Time without permission?" 
     "Hello child." Anna says. 
     "Anna" Setsuna said warmly. "It has been so long. It is good to see
you.  Why are you here? Surely this is not a social call?" She teased
lightly.  
     "I am here to help you with your problem my child." Anna stated.
"Your Knight wishes to understand this problem too,  I have invited him
here to join us so we can solve this problem.  In order to do so I must
restore some memories that I took away to spare you both pain.  This
will help you both to understand." Anna said calmly.   Any further
discussion was interrupted by a new arrival.
     "Ah, Here he is now." Anna commented.
     "Hello Setsuna." Carlyle said nervously.
     "Greetings Carlyle"Setsuna sad icily.  
 *Man*, Carlyle thought to himself,*The icicles in her stare and voice
could freeze the universe, but I am determined to see this through. I
Will win you Setsuna!*


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I give you Freedom! That monster will trouble you no more!
Your hero has arrived at last!"
Mr Masamichi Fujisawa