I really need to get this out of my head.

[bloodsong1]

"DIE MONSTER!" Uranus launched herself at Inuyasha, Space Sword held high. Inuyasha sneered and easily blocked the strike.

"Is that all you've got?" He mocked. Uranus bared her teeth and continued to attack.

Sailor Neptune twirled her mirror twice and aimed the reflective glass at Shippo. A loud growl echoed through the room. Sarah flinched when warm, furry somethings brushed against her legs and sides.

"Oh, shit, no!" She cried. Grabbing double handfuls of thick russet fur, she yanked hard. Shippo, caught in mid-transformation, snarled and spun around, tearing his tails out of Sarah's hands and aiming them at Neptune, who managed to dodge.

"Her mirror destroys illusion, Shippo!" Sarah yelled over the sword fight behind them. "This room can't handle a full metipulus transformation!" Shippo snarled, shook himself and shrank into his humanoid form, keeping his three tails. Sailor Pluto shook her head.

"Dead Scream."

"Pluto NO!" Sarah raised her hands, palms out, as if that would stop the deep purple ball of destructive power hurtling towards her. She screamed when Shippo grabbed her and jumped straight up, brushing the ceiling. Sarah felt time stretch, rather Matrix-like, as the strike missed them by inches. Neptune screamed and swung her mirror, reflecting the Dead Scream back to Pluto. Shippo grunted as he held them in mid-air. Pluto dived out of the way of her own attack and it shattered the black door behind her.

"Oh gods! Sesshomaru!" Sarah cried. Shippo let them down gently and burst into blue flames when Neptune aimed for the back of his head. She hissed and jumped back, shaking burned fingers.

"Shippo! Get her out of here!" Inuyasha called, driving Uranus back. Shippo tightened his grip on Sarah's torso as a large shadow detached itself from the ruined door. It resolved into a modernly dressed Sesshomaru in full demon markings, taloned claws flicking away his energy whip. Pluto skidded between the frightened human and the cold demon and raised her staff. Shippo dove for the windows as Sesshomaru batted the staff away and seized Pluto by the throat.

"No, you can't! STOP!" Sarah screamed at the top of her lungs, the o drawn out a few seconds. Shippo crashed to the carpet, inches from the windows, twisted awkwardly to keep Sarah from hitting the ground. Inuyasha and Uranus paused, swords crossed. Neptune had her mirror up, her attack call on her lips. Sesshomaru glanced toward Sarah, Pluto slowly turning purple. Sarah coughed, wheezed, and fought her way free of Shippo's arms to fumble her rescue inhaler out of her pocket. Gasping and gulping in the asthma attack, she took two puffs. Her hands went to her mouth and pressed hard, forcing herself to breathe through her nose. The combatants waited for the attack to stop. Sarah nodded when her breathing evened out, rose to her feet. She staggered over to Sesshomaru and collapsed to her knees beside him. Left foot and hand braced on the floor, right hand fisted over heart, she bowed her head.

"Please, Lord Sesshomaru, do not kill Sailor Pluto. The Prince and Princess I serve n eed her alive," She said, voice a little hoarse. Sesshomaru looked at her, looked at the semi conscious Pluto, and dropped his captive. Pluto coughed roughly, massaging her bruised throat. Uranus and Inuyasha exchanged glances and backed off a step. Shippo picked himself up, eyes locked on the submissive Sarah.

"What are you doing?" Pluto hissed.

"I'm trying to save your life. If you don't appreciate my efforts, kindly consider that your King needs you now," Sarah replied softly, eyes glued to the carpet. Pluto flinched back, glanced at Uranus and Neptune. They nodded slightly. Pluto rose, dismissed the Key Staff, and joined the other Senshi in front of a pale yellow leather couch. Inuyasha moved to the other side of the ebony and glass coffee table, in front of a matching leather chair. Shippo looked at Sesshomaru.

"Rise, Reiki-san," Sesshomaru said quietly. Sarah slowly stood up, keeping her head respectfully bowed.

"My lord, may I make proper introductions?"

"You may." Sesshomaru glided past her and stood before the ebony and leather armchair at the head of the coffee table. Shippo guided Sarah to stand at Sesshomaru's left and placed himself behind another leather chair.

"Outer Senshi, may I present Lord Sesshomaru, head of the House of the West, a prestigious and long-lived clan of inu-taiyoukai. The house has lasted over four hundred years and continues to work with humans in this time," Sarah started, using an open hand to indicate Sesshomaru. "To my left is Lord Inuyasha, Sesshomaru's brother and his second in command and Lord Shippo, head of Intelligence for the House." She gestured with her left. Inuyasha folded his arms and glared. Shippo blinked.

"My lords, these are the Outer Senshi; Sailor Pluto, Avatar of Death and Guardian of the Time Gate, Sailor Neptune, Avatar of the Deep Waters and Sailor Uranus, Avatar of the Wind. These three guard the solar system from external threats," She gestured to each in turn. Sesshomaru seated himself, rested his elbows on the arms, steepled his fingers and watched the three women coldly. Inuyasha flopped into his chair, sniffing.

"Hey, you wenches smell like the younger ones. What's your relationship?"

"If you speak of Sailors Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars and Jupiter, Lord Inuyasha," Sarah jumped in before the Outers could express the outrage on their faces. "they are the Inner Senshi. Their duty is to guard the Lunar Princess and stand against internal threats to the system."

"The Inners are the ones we've been seeing the last two years, then," Shippo said thoughtfully. Sarah put her hands together and summoned a faint smile.

"Now that everyone is introduced, would any of you like some tea?" She asked. Inuyasha snorted, grinning. The Outers stared at her blankly and sat down on the couch.

"Mitsuki," Sesshomaru said softly. From his office appeared a tall, elegant woman in a smart business suit carrying a tray laden with cups and a steaming teapot. Sarah watched, horrified, as Mitsuki put the tray on the table and poured out. Sesshomaru was served first, then her. She stared at Mitsuki, who blinked slowly and offered the cup. She took it, feeling incredibly stupid and deeply embarrassed. Inuyasha and Shippo took their tea, then the Outers. Sarah remained where she was, trying not to flinch at the heat of the cup, when Mitsuki rose, looked directly and her and blinked slowly. Her eyes had vertical pupils.

A slow blink means "I like you" in cat Jackson Galaxy's voice rang in her head. Sarah blinked slowly. Mitsuki smiled and left the room, the faint hint of a tail sticking out of one pant leg. Sarah glanced around. Sesshomaru sipped his tea first and stared at the Outers, who grudgingly followed his example. Shippo took Sarah's shoulder and guided her to the free chair. She buried her face in her cup.

"Explain yourselves," Sesshomaru demanded, still in that soft, carrying voice.

"Our business is with Sarah," Pluto said firmly. Sesshomaru's gaze turned frigid.

"You broke through my wards, invaded my private office, attempted to seal me, attacked my family and attacked Reiki-san, Blessed of Amaterasu-sama. Your business is now my business. Explain." The Outers looked at each other, remained silent. Sarah put her teacup down.

"What did you see, Sailor Pluto, that brought you here ready for violence? You mentioned Crystal Tokyo's destruction."

"Yes. I did see a future where Crystal Tokyo lay shattered under the banner of the House of the West. I saw my King and Queen dead at his feet, their blood on his claws," She pointed at Sesshomaru.

"Crystal Tokyo? What the hell are you talking about?" Inuyasha asked.

"Crystal Tokyo is the future the Outers protect," Sarah answered. She flinched under the triple glare and focused on Inuyasha. "In their timeline, the Earth is put into a cold sleep for a thousand years. The Lunar Princess will reawaken the Earth at the end of the eon and rule the planet with her husband, the King of the Earth. When I realized this, I vowed to make sure my presence did not destroy that future. I was not expecting your story to be intertwined with theirs."

"My story?"

"Kagome. Kikyo. Miroku. Sango. Kaede. Naraku. Kagura. The Jewel of Four Souls. I know all about them. I know what happened four hundred years ago because, like the Senshi, in my world such stories are told as fiction for entertainment." She looked at Sesshomaru. "Inuyasha's story ended with the destruction of Naraku and the purification of the Jewel. Kagome remained with Inuyasha. Nothing was written about afterward or what would happen when the characters caught up with time. Well, nothing official." She glanced at Inuyasha, who was pale, gold eyes huge. Shippo rested his hands on her shoulders. "Sailor Pluto, the congruence of these stories could prove very advantageous for both parties. Royalty always needs allies."

"How DARE you!" Uranus shouted, slamming her hand on the table. The cups danced. "Who do you think you are? You're not supposed to even be here! How do we know your idea won't stop what Pluto saw?"

"Pluto?" Sarah asked, staring at the green haired Senshi. Pluto stared into the middle distance, lips slightly pursed. She shook her head.

"What I saw was Sarah telling Sesshomaru everything, spilling all our secrets and revealing our enemy. That action rippled through Time, spreading chaos and undermining our Princess' authority."

"Did you even check to see what YOUR actions would do?" Sarah asked bluntly. Pluto glanced around, shook her head.

"I saw the death of my King and Queen. That was enough."

"Gods, Pluto, I thought you were SMARTER then that!" Sarah said, leaning back in the chair. Shippo's fingers tightened when the Outers glared.

"I would be willing to speak with your King," Sesshomaru announced. The Outers gaped at him. Sarah choked back a snicker, making the demons flick their ears and glance at her.

"It wouldn't be a bad idea," She offered. Pluto shook her head and stood, Uranus and Neptune beside her.

"My King is not ready for you."

"In that case, you three will suffer the consequences of your actions." Sesshomaru rose, fingers glowing. The Outers turned, ready to fight. Sarah jumped to her feet.

"My lord! Last night you mentioned reparations!" Again, everyone froze. Sarah bowed to Sesshomaru. "I humbly request you spare the Outers and let them finish their mission without interference." Sesshomaru glanced between Sarah and the Senshi.

"As the Blessed One wishes."

"Thank you, my lord." Sarah rose and turned to the Outers. They stared at her; Uranus angry, Neptune worried, Pluto thoughtful.

"Don't. Get. In. Our. Way." Uranus bit out. She turned and walked away, Neptune and Pluto on her heels.

"Outer Senshi," Sesshomaru said. When they turned back, he placed a hand on Sarah's shoulder, making her eyes go wide. "Reiki-san is also under the House of the West's protection." Pluto summoned her Key Staff, twirled it over her head and slammed it into the floor. The Outers disappeared in a multi-colored flash of light. Sarah sagged, held up by the pressure on her shoulder.

"I want to see my children."