Haruka Tenou (AST)

Haruka Tenou is the civilian identity and present-day incarnation of Sailor Uranus.
==Appearance==
Haruka is an older teenage girl with short, pale tan hair and dark blue eyes. She is the second tallest Sailor Senshi. Haruka is mostly shown wearing masculine or unisex clothing, and is often mistaken for a male, due to her androgynous features.
==Personality==
==Information==
Michiru and Haruka are introduced at a beach side café with Hotaru. They were interrupted from enjoying the good weather and scenery by Setsuna, who invited them a restaurant that night. Michiru and Haruka had bet on how long it would be before whatever Setsuna wanted them here to see happened. Michiru was sure that it would happen soon after their arrival, but after finishing there meal and telling Hotaru she couldn’t order more dessert nothing happened. Haruka subtly slid own half finished dessert over to Hotaru while Michiru's attention was elsewhere when they witnessed an altercation where Shampoo was grabbed and responded by quickly dispatching the parties responsible, then promptly being fired. By this point they figured nothing was going to happen and went home. 
On their way home, the trio saw Shampoo and decided to give her a ride, taking her to a nearby tea shop, after learning that she was now homeless Haruka and Michiru agrred to let her stay with them. However on viewing the relationship between the two, Shampoo was given some hope the situation could work out with Kasumi and decided to return to the Tendo home.
Michiru and Haruka ended up driving Minako, Usagi, and Ami when they were transferred to Kasumi’s class. As a result Makoto invited them all to the San Cheng Huang. While there Haruka decided to playfully flirt with Herb as she ordered, not noticing how angry this made her. Minako did and decided intervened by giving her own starting orders which prompted the others to do so as well. Haruka ended flirting with Herb again when she ordered for Michiru who was in the bathroom. This prompted Herb to discreetly send a small burst of chi at her chair.
About the time Makoto was serving her friends an opening appetizer, they noticed Kasumi-kun. Before she could explain things Haruka noticed him talking to Michiru and marched over thinking that he was flirting with her. In a fit of rage Kasumi injected her from the premises. After getting over her shock Haruka was ready to rush back in, but Michiru put a stop to things and demanded they go home. When they returned back to their place after taking a shower Haruka just paced and brooded as Michiru watched. When she couldn’t get her to calmed down she called Makoto to figure out what happened.
Michiru agreed to meet her the next day at the beach. Haruka demanded to go with her, but she refused to let her. She ended up going anyway and as she was searching for signs of either Kasumi-kun or Michiru she caught sight of Shampoo. She went over to say hi only to get the cold shoulder much to her confusion. As she was trying figure out what she did wrong, the two noticed Happosai running gleefully after Usagi. Shampoo and Haruka tried to intervene, but during the encounter, Happosai discovered Haruka was a woman and used the pill on her, but was quickly disabled before it too effect. Only when Kasumi, still in male form, showed up did the effect finally take hold, prompting Haruka to kiss Kasumi. Embarrassed by this, and still frustrated by the previous evening's encounter, Haruka got into a fight with Kasumi.
With the fight's conclusion, Haruka learning Kasumi's true identity, and Kasumi learning Haruka's true gender. Haruka’s mind sort of went blank, while Kasumi simply turned and marched away. Michiru watched her leave, and then turned hauled the speechless Haruka back to her feet, and helped her off. On the ride home Michiru not willing to let her dodge the subject Michiru asked Haruka what happened.
It turned out that Haruka had met Kasumi when they were 16. She freaked out when it started getting serious, and instead of revealing her true gender she set things up so that Kasumi would dump her. Haruka found some willing girl and deliberately kissed her so Kasumi could see. She then threw it in her face when Kasumi confronted her about it. Michiru called Haruka out for being so cowardly and told her to talk to Kasumi. Haruka however wasn’t ready to do that just yet.
The moment Usagi was kidnapped Setsuna was flung out of the Space-Time Door, due to the path of time entering a strong flux. They called Mamoru to tell him what happened and he took the first flight back to Japan. All the Senshi could do was stew in worry as they waited, as while Ami attempted to scan the area for Usagi she could find no sign of either her or Kasumi. Haruka and Michiru picked him up at the airport and luckily by the time they arrived at the Hikawa shrine had woken up. She explained how the shape of the future has been irreversibly altered.
When Mamoru asked her what that meant for Chibiusa, Setsuna explained that the current timeline was no longer connected with hers. That version was still alive, it’s just that their future was no longer hers. This caused Minako to panicking at the ramifications of what this meant, but Rei was quick to calm her down stating that Usagi was alive and they would find her.
Setsuna who wasn’t even aware that Usagi was missing until now could only tell them that only someone of immense power could overpower the effects of the doorway. After a moment of silence Makoto spoke up and encouraged everyone to go in full force once they have a lead. Mamoru having never met Kasumi was surprised when he saw no disagreement on anyone's face. A look of shame on Haruka's face was particularly surprising to him.
The outers were informed to meet the inners at Hotel La Bac when it was discovered that Kasumi and the others were there. Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Venus, Tuxedo Kamen, and the outer Senshi watched from nearby rooftop. Among the crowd, Makoto was listening in, discretely relaying the plan of how they were going to rescue Kasumi, Shampoo, and Usagi. Mercury scanned the buildings defenses, only for her scans to be blocked. They decided to make their way to the rooftop where whatever was blocking her scans was the weakest and make their way down while the others go in from the bottom.
That left the discussion of what to do when they found Sailor Moon. Venus suggested they try to reason with her, but the plan had little support from the outers. Uranus reminded them that not only did Shadow Moon easily defeat both Jupiter and Ranko, they had no idea what was controlling her, and she was displaying new abilities. They had no choice but to go at her full force and try to deal with things later under more controlled circumstance. Mars was quick to point out that could end up seriously hurting Usagi, only for Uranus to respond that it was better then her killing them.
The stalemate was finally broken by Tuxedo Kamen who advised them to just wait until they had more info, and then improvise from there. It turns out that the building was protected by an anti magic field as they found out when they landed on the field as well as Jupiter when she joined them. Unfortunately without their powers, the La Bac was a very dangerous place. Even with the combined effort of all nine of them, they barely managed to make it 2 floors down, and even that had cost them many bruises and scrapes. They were resting in a hall when the anti magic field decreased in strength one of its power sources having been destroyed.
This allowed Mercury to get local reading, but before she could start searching for Usagi she spotted Shadow Moon walking towards them. Not having expected things to be this easy the group were left confused on what to do next. Scanning Shadow Moon’s body Mercury discovered the nanites contained within it and realized she was being controlled. They were a bit puzzled when she seemed to be hesitating. But before any of them could truly get much hope up that she just might snap out of it, she suddenly attacked. Mercury provided then as explanation of how her new abilities worked while the others tried to fight her off. Having already deal with her before Jupiter was quick to warn them about how dangerous Shadow Moon was.
Sailor Uranus was the first to attack however the confines of the building, combined with the simple speed and power of Shadow Moon's ability had quickly demonstrated the flaw in a frontal attack. In had taken less than a minute for Shadow Moon to disable the outer senshi, leaving them scattered throughout the hall. The inner senshi, after seeing their comrades in trouble, were nearing the same fate. With brutal efficiency, Shadow Moon blocked their attacks and attempts to reach the others. Tuxedo Kamen was also afforded no mercy as he was violently whipped around by the arm, before being tossed down the hall where he collided with Sailor Mars.
They were distracted from their pain by the sound of the Doctor from the speakers. He advised them to surrender revealing that he knew who they were and threatened to make their civilian lives difficult. Given that Usagi disappeared the same day as Sailor Moon it was just a matter of cross referencing her friends and acquaintances. Jupiter was unable to hide her worry at how bad their situation was. He informed him that Shadow Moon was instructed to keep them there, to give them time to think about his offer. For one last taunt he asked that they not stop fighting as he wanted to see what Shadow Moon’s full capabilities were.
While they were able to feel the immediate affects when the second stone was destroyed they still proved to be no match for her. They were given a brief rest when Shadow Moon paused as she received another instruction. Though it ended the moment the buildings self-destruct alarm sounded. Just as they were once prepare to attack Shadow Moon, the Doctor showed up. Uranus jumped to her feet threateningly only for Shadow Moon to respond by moving directly in front of him. He had decided to cut his loses and while there was no time left to gain control of them, the nanites had complete control over Shadow Moon.   
Much to everyone’s surprise Shadow Moon refused his order to come with him. Initially the Senshi and Kamen had hope that she was coming around. That hope was dashed when after informing the Doctor that he had served his purpose and thus is no longer required she killed him. The Senshi could only look at this in shock. The man was doubtless evil, but to see him cut down so casually by their princess was not an image they could easily accept. However, as she turned back towards them, they realized their situation had yet again become worse.
The seriousness of the situation was clear, they had three options, attempt to retreat, attack, or die. Shadow Moon blocked the only way down, and up lead only to the roof. Even at best it would take them nearly a minute to initiate the teleport and that left Shadow Moon plenty of time to intervene. So really, there were only two options. Unfortunately their earlier fight made it clear that simple physical attacks were useless and that left only their magical ones which would doubtless hurt her, and none of the Senshi were willing to do that. Even Uranus drew the line at attacking Usagi full force. Simply lying down and dying wasn’t an option either.
This time it was Sailor Venus who broke the stalemate, as much as they didn’t want to, if they didn’t attack Shadow Moon would kill them and still be destroyed. Sadly she proved to be to strong Mar was launched violently away, Mercury tried to think up a way to deal with their situation as she checked up on her but none came. Sadly by this point the nanites had gained full control of Sailor Moons magic as shown when Shadow Moon summoned the Moon Stick.
It took little more then a second for her to completely decimate them. In a last desperate stand Sailor Saturn shielded everyone using her Silence Wall against the worst of the attack, but even her strength quickly faded under Shadow Moon's onslaught. To prevent this Usagi having become aware of what was going on destroyed her star seed. Shadow Moon after gasping in pain suddenly lost all her strength and fell to the floor only to be caught by Tukedo Kamen. Sailor Moon’s consciousness reasserted itself seconds before all life left her body. Then as Tuxedo Kamen begain to register what just happened she was suspended in the air as she transformed into Eternal Sailor Moon. Her uniform started to disintegrate leaving nothing but her wings which continued to grow, before unleashing a purifying wave of light.
Just as Usagi was about to fall to the ground she was plucked out of the air by Seiya. Both groups could just stare at each other in confusion not knowing what was going on. They came out of it when Seiya noticed how lifeless Usagi was. Mercury checked up on her and determined that she was alive, though she needed a more proper examine. Tuxedo Kamen took Usagi from Seiya as they made their way outside, deciding they’d figure out what to tell everyone when the time came.
Uranus however broke off to go and find Kasumi. Neptune appeared pensive, but made no move to stop her partner. Likewise, although worry showed on the other Senshis' faces, they too made no move to stop her. Uranus was left to wander aimlessly as she jumped from one piece of debris to another, looking for Kasumi. to make matters worse the strange void that suddenly popped up was ever twisting and didn't really obey the laws of normal physics. That coupled with a complete lack of good points of reference had left Uranus hopelessly lost.
Just as she was about to be forced to give up and turn back Sorora showed up and led her to Kasumi and Rose’s location. Though they were both alive, they were dead to the world forcing Uranus carry them both. Moving would be difficult and time was short. Sorora showed up again to show her the way out. making her way out of the void just as it collapsed Uranus fell to the ground and her strength finally failed her, causing her to collapse, letting lose of her two pieces of human cargo.
As she made her way back to her feet she was confronted by a suspicious Herb. Telling him her name she was more focused on Mamoru helping Usagi into a waiting ambulance. The void’s final implosion provided to perfect distraction for her to go and meet up with the others. The Senshi were gathered together over lunch in the hospital cafeteria, waiting for news on Usagi’s condition when Seiya arrived to inform them that she had woken up and was fine. While relieved this just brought about further questions, why didn’t she fade away like all the other Senshi who had their stars removed. Not to mention how she summoned Seiya. While Ami couldn’t get a reading since whatever happened to Usagi overloaded her computers sensors Setsuna had a theory.
They were under the assumption that it was Usagi's kidnappers that caused time to shift, neither Rose or Kasumi had that level of power only Usagi herself. Minako was the first to voice what everyone was thinking and asked what they do next. That Setsuna couldn’t answer as knowing Usagi was the cause of everything didn’t mean she knew how or why she was able to do it. They needed more info and to get they needed to go to the Moon Kingdom. It turns out that while everything above ground is in ruins, the complex below the ground is still fairly intact. If Ami could get the city's central computer running again they could get the answers they needed.
That still left the question of how they were going to get there which Rei was quick to point out. Setsuna informed them that the Moon Kingdom had several special transit points set up as gateways between Earth and the Moon. They also wouldn’t need any space suits. Needing only a small group to go it was suggested that it consist of Haruka, Ami, Setsuna, Usagi, and Mamoru. With that came the problem of Kasumi having seen Haruka who after a moment volunteered to talk to her.
Much to her shock like what she did with Makoto, Kasumi mistook Haruka mistook her for an otaku cosplayer. After recovering from her face fault Haruka just went with it. Haruka began to beg Kasumi for forgiveness, but she quickly put a stop to her groveling. Now that she knew the real reason why Haruka did what she did, while she wasn’t so furious that didn’t means she didn’t consider Haruka a coward for not telling her. 
Haruka admitted that the only reason she did it was fear of rejection and after nearly a minute of silence between them, Kasumi asked Haruka if she loved Michiru. Caught off guard by the sudden switch of topic, Haruka hesitated, but quickly affirming that she was.  Remembering how Genma once told her that 'we are all entitled to one monumentally stupid mistake in our lives' Kasumi decided to look beyond that incident. Concluding that all that could be said had been said Haruka turned to leave. She made it as far as the door when Kasumi finally spoke and thanked her for saving her.
Haruka replied that it was something she had to doo and encountering a displeased looking Herb-chan she gave her a weak smile and allowed her to enter. Michiru was amused at the fact that Kasumi thought she and Makoto were apart of some fan club. Sighing at the ridiculousness of it Haruka started down the hall, while Michiru stayed where she was. She finally joined Haruka when she told her that she and Kasumi talked about what happened and it went well. Michiru asked her if she felt better, but Haruka only returned a tired look. Despite Mamoru’s protest Usagi insisted that he returned to America not wanting him to miss his classes on her behalf. Haruka drove them to the airport so that she and Usagi could head to the transport point after dropping him off.
When the Sailor Senshi arrived at the former Moon Kingdom. All of them could not help but pause and take in the sight around them: a once beautiful city now nothing more than an ancient ruin. Pluto led them through the city square and to the devastated remains of the former palace. Once they made it the device, Mercury was able to transfuse the system with her own energy, just as she for Frost when charging the Kaisuifu, though it was still insufficient for full operation. As she worked to get main power functional again Pluto inspected the gateway while the others looked around. Once that was accomplished she called the others to tell them to return.
Much of the underground complex was rather dull, until they found a large viewing hall with various artwork, including many portraits of the Sailor Senshi in their former lives. Neptune was the first to notice that none of them depicts any males despite the fact that even if the leadership was all female they that the Moon Kingdom had a male population. Usagi paused in front of large carving hanging on the wall. Neptune and Uranus soon joined her and as they were trying to figure it out, Pluto showed up and explained that it was a depiction of the founding of the Moon Kingdom.
After being called out for once again sneaking up on them she into further details. Explaining what she knew of the builders as well as the fact that they were in a chamber dedicated to the royalty. They were interrupted from taking in the various works by Mercury informing her that she was finished.
While she was able to retrieve a good amount of information they were left with more questions then answers. She discovered that while connected the silver crystal wasn’t actually the source of Sailor Moon’s power and in fact might limit it. the Sailor Armor was designed by the builders who were long since gone so ii is unknown if Usagi could still access it. Mercury was at least able to download the information so that she could go through it later.
Mercury was also able to confirm the much of the Amazon version of history, and when she brought up an image of Queen Tranquility, they were shocked by how much she looked like Ikuko. Pluto theorized that she most likely was reminding them that the Senshi weren’t the only ones sent to the future. She then went into the details of her and Serenity’s political marriage when Mercury mistook the nature of their relationship.
Usagi was devastated to learn that given how long the average Moon Kingdom resident lived it was rare for them to form stable unions. Seeing this Pluto went on to say that, wasn’t always the case using Uranus and Neptune as an example. Mercury wisely changed the subject back to Amazon history. With that they made there way back home Usagi at the back of the pack, deep in thought.
Haruka, but Michiru, Hotaru, Setsuna and Rei received a a message from Usagi to meet her at the park, Only to not be able to get a hold of her once they got there. As they were waiting Ami, Minako and Makoto showed up having received the same message. Minako suspected that Usagi was planning a surprise anniversary party. When Setsuna pointed out that know such anniversary she figured that she had got her dates mixed up.
Before they could further consider that possibility, Usagi finally appeared. She revealed herself to be Quaoar and after apologizing for the deception informed them that Usagi was with the other Ascended Senshi waiting for her fate to be decided. Defensive instincts drove many of the girls to reach for their transformation items, but they found them missing. Quaoar had already taken them as they would only serve as a distraction. After convincing them including Luna and Artimis who were hiding in the bushes that she was on the level she transported them to the moon kingdom.
Once within, the others found Usagi, suspended in the air and completely unresponsive. After the initial shock, they took in the auditorium room they were in. Sensing her wandering attention, Quaoar introduced them to Rhadamanthus and Eris, though they were more focused on the fact that Seiya was there. The Ascended Senshi believed that Usagi was reawakening as her former incarnation of Cosmos and were worried about her being unable to control her power. At Quaoar's request the senshi had been invited to speak on her behalf.
As she introduced the various AS’ they were shocked by how much Ixion looked like Mamoru. This became more apparent when the actual Mamoru showed up. However, whatever response any would have had to his appearance was cut off by the Orcus was immediately told to withdraw her cloak. Quaoar once more ran through the introductions of the others for Mamoru. As one would expect, Ixion grabbed most of Mamoru's attention. However, other than a nod of greeting, the man said nothing.
Quaoar went into detail about the history of the Ascended Senshi, the rise and fall of Cosmos’ kingdom, as well as the Moon Kingdom. This is what led them to the decision on what to do with Usagi. This caused Rei to angrily demanded to know what that meant only to withdraw when Orcus called her out for not listening to their warning of Cosmos’ power. Rhadamanthus ordered her to calm down, but the fact remained they had serious concerns about weather or not Cosmos can control her power. While they didn’t have to like it they all agreed to it when they chose to be reborn that the final decision is up to the Ascended.
The group used the time they waited for the arrival of Huya and Deucalion to consider what they would say. The Senshi, luna cats, and Mamoru had huddled together to the side to plot strategy. With their abilities inaccessible, and their opponents having all the power of Chaos and more, conflict had been quickly ruled out as being the least viable. So, they took the advice they had been given and considered what to say to sway the opinions of those gathered.
When Huya and Deucalion arrived she immediately rushed towards Ami and Michiru and hugged them. Rhadamanthus began to recount recent events for all. There was little to dispute, until she got to Eris’ transgressions. Since that matter would be discussed only with the Senshi she moved on. Finally came to the decision of what to do with Usagi. Do they let her go, keep her in the stasis field indefinitely, or terminate her before her power grows? Luna suggested that they just restore the stasis field if she does lost control. Rhadamanthus agreed that a conditional release was reasonable.
With no other proposal they began to discuss there options. They eliminated termination when it was pointed out that it would just kicks the can down the road a few years. Sealing or other removal of her power, as well conditional release, also proved impossible with their current limits.
Minako suggested that they just train her and Mamoru was quick to point out that permanent stasis was the same as termination, just delaying the inevitable. Unfortunately Huya pointed out that training would go against their rule about not getting involved. Michiru tried to argue that they could restrict themselves from such, but she wasn’t willing to do that. Ultimately the Ascendant weren’t willing to risk the danger Usagi possessed. Eventually Eris spoke up and called them out for being motivated solely by fear. 
The discussion ended and those without a voice were told to wait in the courtyard. Gathered around a destroyed fountain in the central plaza of the ruins of the Moon Kingdom, the Senshi, luna cats and Mamoru waited nervously for nearly an hour. Eventually Rei couldn’t take it anymore and despite knowing how powerful they were planned on marching back in and stopping them. Several of the others rose in response and nodded their agreement, only for Ami to remind them that their chance of victory was nonexistent.
They unanimously agreed to let Usagi live. They decreed that they will continue their pact of noninterference. Usagi must be allowed to discover her powers on her own. Them interfering could simply slow that process down, and potentially lead her astray. However, since the senshi were now aware of them, the block on contact was removed. All Ascended Senshi will be allowed to converse with them normally. They may not, however, use their powers to knowingly help or hinder any Senshi within this star system, save in their own self defense.
Because of Eris actions Rhadamanthus also effectively blocked their power while they were in this star system. It was revealed that because of Seiya’s exposure to Usagi’s energy she was evolving into an Asended as well. This meant that she needed to be replaced on Kinmoku. Her request to go back anyway was denied since supposedly if she was away from Usagi the process could stall. Setsuna ended up offering her a room at her place. Quaoar had Eris take the senshi back to Nerima while she returned Mamoru to his university, much to her annoyance.
All the senshi gather together at Haruka and Michiru’s apartment with Luna and Artemis save Usagi and Seiya. The inners informed them about how hard Usagi was taking things as well as there decision to reveal there identities. Much to everyone’s surprise Setsuna had no objections how ever she did caution that taking this step is likely a sign that they would have their identities become public in the not too distant future. Thus it would be best if they told their families so they didn’t hear about it from the news. Since the gateway was still unresponsive Haruka gave Setsuna a ride.
Sailor Uranus and Pluto arrived at the Moon Kingdom without incident, Haruka opting to go with her because waiting in the car would be boring. She was also curious about the gateway. There wasn’t much to look at since they were forced to shut it off in order to get inside. She did find the room that contained Setsuna’s replacements, distant relative suspended here from their original times. When Haruka found an empty chamber Setsune reveal that she actually did die when she stopped time to stop Prince Demande and her current version had only been awake for about a year.
This revelation was a bit much so Haruka decided to change the subject to why they were there. Setsuna explained the true nature of the Space-Time Door to Haruka as well as the dangers of its use. The system was being overworked, while the obvious answer was Usagi. The problem was that even though they don't see her overtly doing anything, she must be affecting the world constantly, changing the variables worldwide in a subtle but chaotic manner. Because of this Setsuna had no idea how to deal with it, and thus the system had no hope of working again as long as she is like this. She ultimately decided to leave it offline so that it wouldn’t waste any energy.
They were about to leave when Haruka remembered how she and Michiru met Shampoo. Looking into it Setsuna discovered that the door instead of avoiding it deliberately had her intervene. This is what caused the chain of consequences that resulted in Usagi’s capture. While Setsuna was confused as this went completely against its directives with all they had recently learned about the true history of the Moon Kingdom. Haruka pointed out they were only the directives she knew of and asked if Sedna was the one who designed the door. The two theorized that she must have placed an override in to seek the awakening of Cosmos. Given that Frost might be Sedna’s current incarnation that complicated things.
She was about to leave Setsuna to her own devices when she ran into Orcus. Uranus demanded why she was there as they were supposed to be leaving, but she ignored her question realizing they were there to restore the gateway, telling them that it wouldn’t work. Uranus asked her if Sedna was the one who made it and when she affirmed it asked her id she would she design it to deliberately seek to reawaken Cosmos. This surprised Orcus, while it was possible she didn’t do it with the Ascended’s knowledge or consent.
After asking if Frost was Sedna and only being told that it was possible Uranus’ final question was what Orcus had against Cosmos. Orcus bore no ill will against Cosmos, she just wary of the power she posses and what could happen if she lost control. she then surprised Uranus by asking her if she fully trusted Usagi. In impulsive defiance, Uranus almost answered but held herself up short. Orcus called her out on her hypocrisy given her recent history. Uranus had no reply and after a moment of silence Orcus merely huffed and left.
Setsuna ultimately decided that since the system cannot be restored, there is no further purpose in keeping her replacements suspended. She had enough various identities around the world for them to take over. She would be the only one with the power of Pluto. With that the two senshi left. Setsuna admitted to Haruka that she no longer knew what to do with herself, in fact neither of her versions did. Haruka told her to that she could finally have a life.   
Pluto told her that it wasn’t so bad as she was able to look at other possibilities. She told Haruka that there is a world where she didn't break up with Kasumi, though Haruka opted not to learn any more about it. Herb, Kasumi, Ranko, Frost and Selene gathered together with the Senshi in the apartment of Michiru and Haruka, where the Senshi finally revealed their true identities to them.
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