Author: Deathangelgw

Disclaimer: same as always! Hush up…I know they ain’t mine!

Warnings: sappy, happy, fluff fluff.

Rating: PG-13

Pairings: TK/SM and added hints of SU+OC, SN+OC, and SP+OC

Note: We now get a bit more serious…should be fun! Enjoy and please review!

‘thoughts’

/telepathic speech/

Haruka smiled softly as she walked along the park pathway, her eyes focused on the raven-haired female that was currently sketching some kids that were playing in the park under their mothers’ watchful eyes. It had been a couple of days since their incredible battle and she found herself just enjoying it. Genaisa had gotten better slowly but surely, which had been a relief to Michiru and Haruka as they relaxed as well from their own ordeal. Setsuna came over often, hanging with her now-found friends and they began understanding each other once again.

But the part that made Haruka so at peace was that they knew what they had to do and Genaisa was there to help. Everything seemed so much easier with that one fact alone for the blonde. She was disappointed that Genaisa didn’t know who the Messiah was, but they examined the visions that she and Michiru had been having since they were the clearest, hoping to find results.

She shook her head at these thoughts before going over to her friend. With a smile, she placed her hands over Genaisa’s eyes, who gasped in surprise. “You’re working too hard again,” she said teasingly.

Genaisa chuckled softly and brought her hands up to both hold and bring away the hands over her eyes as she smiled up at Haruka. “I’m relaxing!” she replied just as teasingly and Haruka laughed softly before sitting down next to her.

Looking down at the sketchpad, Haruka smiled. “So are you and Michiru going to work on some pieces of art together someday?” she asked as they laced their fingers together and relaxed.

“Hmmm someday. When we can. Right now isn’t the best time to do such easygoing things, ne?” Genaisa commented as she smiled at her best friend before closing her sketchpad.

“Probably. Demo it’s something to think on,” Haruka suggested as she wrapped an arm around Genaisa’s shoulders and held her friend close. “In times of peace…where we can just be together,” she whispered softly, eyes shining with the dream.

“Hai,” Genaisa murmured just as softly as she smiled up at Haruka. “Together,” she whispered softly. Haruka smiled back and felt an urge to kiss her friend right then. Slowly, her lips moved closer and her eyes slipped shut slowly.

“Gomen ne! We didn’t mean to be late!” Michiru’s softly teasing voice stopped Haruka and the blonde sighed inwardly before smiling at her teal-haired friend. Michiru smirked at her friend while Setsuna just smiled serenely as they came over.

“It’s ok! We were just talking about the future that will be filled with peace,” Genaisa replied cheerfully as she left Haruka’s arms to hug the two newcomers. Inside though, her heart was pounding with excitement. ‘She…she looked like she was going to kiss me! Does this mean…’ She shook her head as Setsuna spoke.

“Don’t worry about the future. We should focus on now. I heard the younger Senshi speaking of going to a taping of a movie. Shall we go?” Setsuna suggested with a small smile as Michiru giggled softly.

Haruka got up and smirked as she tilted her head. “Why do I get the feeling that they were more drooling over the actor that was going to be there instead of interested in the actual filming?” she asked in amusement and Genaisa giggled with Michiru.

“They are young girls…besides. I bet you drooled over your fair share of gorgeous young men in your time, Haruka-chan,” Genaisa said teasingly as she poked her friend.

“Iie…I drooled over the lovely young women,” Haruka replied with a wink and grinned as Genaisa blushed while Michiru giggled again. “Well, why don’t we go over?” she asked as she put her hands in her pockets.

“You two go ahead. I want to talk to Setsuna about something,” Genaisa stated with a smile as she winked at Setsuna, who smiled and nodded back. Genaisa suddenly shivered and looked up.

“What is it, Genaisa?” Michiru asked in concern as she put a hand on her friend’s arm.

“Be careful…they are on the move again,” Genaisa murmured softly, darkly before looking at her friends in grim resignation.

“Didn’t think it would last, demo we need to focus on our quest anyways.” Haruka sighed in resignation as well before smiling. “Hai…we’ll see you two later at the park,” she added before pecking Genaisa on the cheek and walking off with Michiru.

Setsuna chuckled as Genaisa blushed brightly and touched her cheek. “You still care deeply for her even now,” she commented as she sat down and relaxed primly.

“Hai…though I think I hid it better back then,” Genaisa replied with a self-deprecating smile as she down next to Setsuna. Grinning slightly as Setsuna chuckled again, Genaisa sighed softly. “I…just wish I could tell her how I feel. It hurts sometimes…demo I know I can’t say anything until this world is safe,” she murmured as she looked up at the sky.

“You may want to tell her soon, my friend. Things have a way of happening to change your intentions. Demo, I don’t think that’s why you wanted to talk to me,” Setsuna replied as she placed a hand on her friend’s arm.

“Iie…I wanted to ask you something about my past. As in…do you know who I really am?” Genaisa asked as she looked over at Setsuna. “Only the princesses or, in Mamoru-san’s case, princes of the planets can be Sailor Senshi. I…I don’t remember who I was, just that I had deep connections with the outer Senshi, which is why I am protecting them.” She sighed softly and looked down.

“Gomen ne, Genaisa…I can’t tell you. You will find everything when you make your last special bond with your important people from the past. I can’t tell you who that is, but it will be revealed in time,” Setsuna explained apologetically. “Gomen nasai.”

“Iie! It’s ok, Setsuna-chan! I’ll just work harder when the time comes is all!” Genaisa responded with a smile as she held onto Setsuna’s hand. She kissed the back of it, then hugged her friend. “I’m just glad I was able to find three of my dearest friends. It’s…nice…to not be alone anymore,” she added hesitantly. She smirked then as Setsuna smiled back. “Still have a crush on Michiru?” she asked teasingly.

Setsuna blushed brightly and looked down. “I…well…hai,” she finally answered, blushing even more as Genaisa chuckled softly and got up. Setsuna got up as well and grabbed her friend’s hand. “Onegai…don’t tell her! I…I couldn’t bear it if she rejected me!” she pleaded then meeped as Genaisa hugged her tightly.

“Setsuna…we both love people who don’t know it. I will do for you as you do for me. Demo…tell her soon. Like Haruka, I don’t know what the intentions will be in the future,” Genaisa answered softly as she leaned back and smiled at her friend.

Setsuna smiled back, nodding. “You are right. I’ll tell her…when I can,” she promised softly. She blinked and looked over along with Genaisa as they heard screams and yells coming from where Michiru and Haruka had headed. “Looks like you were right,” she commented softly as they headed for the area.

“Some times I wish I wasn’t,” Genaisa replied with a sad chuckle before transforming. Setsuna did the same as they came up to the site and watched secretly. Nodding at Pluto, Kinroze took out a golden rose as the Daimon tied her rope around Chibiusa, dragging her away.

She watched as the Senshi backed down warily, not wanting to hurt Chibiusa. With a smirk, her golden rose flew through the air, cutting through the rope easily. She jumped out, grinning at the shocked joyful expressions on the younger Senshis’ faces. “Tying up little girls are the tricks of the weak,” she stated derisively to the Daimon.

“Nani?! How dare you!” the Daimon sputtered out, fuming. It shrieked as Kinroze stepped aside and a purple ball of power hit it hard.

“Deato…Scream.”

“Pluto!! Kinroze!” Sailor Moon cried happily, tears in her eyes.

“Hayaku, Sailor Moon!” Pluto called commandingly as the Daimon struggled to stand. With a nod, Sailor Moon called upon the Holy Grail and destroyed the Daimon.

Kinroze chuckled as she watched; feeling a strong pull from the revealed Holy Grail before it disappeared. She frowned in thought on it, but then didn’t think anymore on it, as she was glomped by the Inner Senshi. With a cry, she held onto the ecstatic Senshi and soothed them. “There there…why are you crying? It’s all right…” she murmured soothingly to them.

“Oh Kinroze! We thought that…Tuxedo Kamen-sama said that you were dead!” Venus sobbed out as she hugged the other young woman.

“Do I look dead? Iie…I will always be there to watch over you, Bishoujo Sailor Senshi,” Kinroze replied soothingly, wiping some tears away before hugging them. “I am proud and glad that you are safe, Senshi,” she said quietly.

“We’re just glad you are back, Kinroze,” Mercury stated with a bright smile on her face, then chuckled as Kinroze winked at her.

“You really do have a way with them,” Uranus commented as she came over while Pluto and Neptune put the crystal back into the victim. She grinned as Kinroze grinned back. “And took you long enough! We were wondering if you two had fallen into the lake or something!” she added with a laugh.

“What can I say? I like dramatic entrances!” Kinroze declared innocently and grinned as the younger Senshi giggled as they watched the two.

“Come on then…we best head back so we can continue our search,” Uranus said as she put a hand on Kinroze’s arm, guiding her away.

“Matte, Uranus! Why don’t we work together?” Sailor Moon asked as the four started walking away.

“Iie…this is our mission. You can keep the Holy Grail for now, I suppose. Sorry, kids. Ja ne!” Uranus replied with a backward wave before they walked off. Kinroze looked over her shoulder and sighed sadly as she saw the confused and disappointed looks on the younger faces. She knew that Uranus was right…but she didn’t want the kids to get hurt. “Don’t worry, Kinroze. We can still help them,” Uranus said softly as she smiled at her friend.

Kinroze smiled back then blinked as she saw someone. ‘It…can’t be!’ she thought wildly, before gasping softly in pain and falling to her knees. She dimly heard Haruka cry out her name and catch her before she passed out, wondering what the darkness she felt from the person she saw meant and shuddering at its possible meaning.

*~~**~~*

Genaisa moaned lightly as she slowly woke up, aching all over with a pounding headache. “Shimatta…did I get drunk or something?” she groaned as she rolled over, and then found herself facing Haruka’s sleeping face. She blinked, then felt her face soften as she gently reached up and caressed her friend’s face. She smiled softly as Haruka woke up slowly, blinking sleepy eyes that instantly focused on her. “Ohayo, Haruka-chan,” she murmured teasingly, smiling through her pain.

“Daijoubu?” Haruka whispered softly in worry as she held onto Genaisa’s hand tightly. “You collapsed and have been out for almost a day…” she whispered, eyes shining with fear and worry.

“Aa, daijoubu. Just a raging headache and achiness. I feel like I have a hangover though I’ve never had one,” Genaisa replied with a slight grimace as she turned onto her back and rubbed her forehead.

“What caused it, do you know?” Haruka asked quietly as she shifted up and started massaging Genaisa’s temples. She smiled as Genaisa moaned in pleasure and relaxed under Haruka.

“I’m…not sure. I…something just hit me and I felt so weak and in pain and then just…passed out,” Genaisa murmured softly then opened her eyes to gaze at her friend sadly. “Gomen ne, Haruka-chan…I didn’t mean to worry you,” she said sadly.

“Daijoubu. You are probably still recovering from before. I’m just glad it’s nothing too serious,” Haruka responded with a smile before lying down next to her friend again. She smiled sadly as Genaisa rolled over and snuggled against her, holding her tightly. “You’re safe, Genaisa…I’ll watch over you,” she whispered softly before pressing her lips to the crown of raven hair.

“I know…you always did even when I was supposed to for you…” Genaisa murmured lovingly before falling back to sleep. Haruka held her close, watching her as she slept before joining her in dreams.

*~~**~~*

The wind blew around Mamoru as he stepped into the park, leaves swirling around him as he looked around. He looked at the stone gazebo in the center, his face becoming firm with resolve as he saw the four shadows under it. He came forward, his steps clipped, yet near silent on the windy night. He stopped at the edge of the stone sidewalk surrounding the gazebo, looking up at the four shadows.

“So you came, Mamoru…or shall we say, Endymion of Earth?” Setsuna’s voice was soft and gentle as three of the shadows came forward.

“Why have you called me here?” Mamoru asked softly as he gazed up at them.

“We’ve come to tell you that we will take care of the Daimons,” Haruka stated sternly as they faced Mamoru. They transformed into their Senshi forms and slowly walked down. “I am Sailor Uranus, keeper of Uranus and guarded by Uranus of the Wind.”

“I am Sailor Neptune, keeper of Neptune and guarded by Neptune of the Sea.” Sailor Neptune’s voice was soft, yet as cold as the sea as she stepped forward.

“I am Sailor Pluto, keeper of time and Pluto and guarded by Pluto of the Time space,” Pluto declared, her voice firm with resolve as she joined them. “We are the three Outer Senshi of the Solar System, chosen to defend the Silver Millennium as well as our Princess, the chosen one.”

“We had been defending against any invaders, but when we revived into this time, we found that the enemy had already infiltrated into Earth,” Neptune whispered softly, pain and shame in her eyes.

“It is our duty to defeat the enemy and no others’. The fault is our own,” Uranus added in a hard voice.

“Demo, the Daimons are a difficult enemy. Why not join forces with Sailor Moon?” Tuxedo Kamen asked in concern as he faced the three Senshi.

“They would only get in our way,” Uranus replied as she crossed her arms over her chest.

“This battle is impossible for Sailor Moon. She isn’t strong enough,” Neptune said firmly.

“It is ours,” Pluto added softly with a nod.

Tuxedo Kamen sighed softly then looked over as the fourth figure came down, cape swirling in the wind. “And what say you, Kinroze Senshi?” he asked softly as they gazed at each other.

“Like you, I will guide and defend these three Senshi as best I can. Our powers are greater than Sailor Moon’s. In the end…she will only get in the way,” Kinroze answered gently as she came down by Uranus’ side. “Know this though…we will help, but this is our own path. Our own destiny that we must see through to the end. We are fighting…for a much different world.”

Tuxedo Kamen nodded sadly and left silently, disappearing in a whirl of leaves as they watched. Uranus closed her eyes and sighed softly. “Do you think they will listen?” she asked quietly as they transformed back.

“Iie. Sailor Moon and the other Inner Senshi follow their own hearts and their own destiny. She will do what she believes is right…no matter what we say,” Genaisa responded sadly as they all took hands and braced each other.

“It is our battle and we will continue to fight. With…or without them,” Haruka stated firmly as the other three nodded just as firmly. ‘We have to.’

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