Okay so I have reworked this story and ended the first chapter differently, so if you haven't already, take a look at it.

The next morning Minako awoke to find herself wrapped up in Rei's strong, well-developed arms.

"Morning."

"Rei?"

Rei sat up a little and looked into the blonde's eyes.

"You okay?"

"I'm fine, I just never would have guessed that we'd end up in this position…hey can I ask you a question?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"I feel stupid asking this…but how old are you?…I'm sorry, but Serenity never told me and there hasn't really been a good time to ask."

"It's okay…I'm twenty-five…and how old are you?…If you don't mind my asking."

"Twenty-two."

"Good, you're younger…I can't believe the wedding is in only two days."

"I know, and as much as I don't want to, we should probably get up. I have to go get fitted for my dress soon."

"All right."

Minako got out of bed and went to get dressed. After she did, the blonde left Rei alone in the room and headed down the hallway.

Minako knocked on the door and slowly opened it to find Ami, Makoto and a seamstress.

"Are you ready for me?" She asked the seamstress.

"Princess Venus, come in. I hope you don't mind, but these two begged me to let them stay." The seamstress said as she motioned toward Makoto and Ami.

"I don't mind at all." Minako smiled.

"You seem rather happy this morning, Minako." Ami said.

"I am very happy, actually." Minako said as she got undressed and began to slip her dress on.

"Makoto, can you help me with this zipper, please?"

"Sure," Makoto said as she zipped up the back of the dress, "so why are you so happy this morning?"

"Well, Rei and I are actually starting to get along." Minako said as the seamstress began taking her measurements.

"Really?" Makoto asked looking very surprised.

"Yeah. Last night, Rei showed me a completely different side of herself. She's actually really sweet and sensitive, she's just uncomfortable showing her emotions."

"What happened that changed your relationship so quickly?" Ami said.

"Rei finally opened up to me, and I honestly don't blame her for the way she acted. I just kept pushing her until she finally talked to me. Rei has a complicated past. She was very young when her mother passed away, and her father practically abandoned her."

"I guess that would be hard on anyone, especially someone so young." Ami said.

"Yeah, she also was engaged at one point, her ex fiancée was a Venusian, who broke Rei's heart. That's why she was so against marrying me, my being a Venusian brought back all of the pain of her past engagement."

"Hold still for a minute, princess." The seamstress said as she carefully placed a few pins into the dress.

"Why did they break up?" Ami asked.

"Rei's fiancée cheated on her when Rei was away in the army, so Rei broke the engagement and has never fallen in love since."

"What kind of a low-life would cheat on their fiancée who's away in the military?" Makoto asked.

"I don't know, but after getting to know Rei a little bit, I don't see how anyone could cheat on her under ANY circumstance. She's incredible."

"So when are you going to introduce us, Minako?" Makoto questioned.

"Sometime today, I hope. I really want you guys to meet her."

While Minako was off with her friends, Rei hadn't even managed to get out of bed yet. She laid on her back just staring at the ceiling for several minutes, until she heard a knock at the door. Rei slowly got up and walked over to the door and opened it, revealing a man that she didn't recognize.

"General Hino. I have something for you." The man said handing Rei a black garment bag on a hanger.

Rei took the bag and partially unzipped it, looking at what was inside.

"My military uniform?...I haven't worn this in years."

"It's only fitting that you be married in uniform, General. It is tradition."

"Yes, I suppose so. Thank you, sir."

"You're welcome. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to ask." The man said as he turned to leave.

Rei walked back into the bedroom with the uniform. She hung the bag on the back of the bathroom door before walking over to the bed and sitting down. As she sat in silence Rei closed her eyes and slowly became overwhelmed with thoughts of her impending marriage, her past and her new fiancée.

Minako soon rejoined the Martian, she opened the door and walked over to the bed without Rei even noticing. She put her hand on the Martian's shoulder.

"Rei?"

The Martian jumped as her eyes snapped open.

"Minako. Sorry, you just scared me a little bit."

Minako smiled.

"You mean to tell me that a big, brave warrior like you is afraid of me?"

Rei smiled sheepishly, but didn't speak.

"Rei, is something wrong? Are you okay?"

"I'm okay. I was just thinking."

"About us?"

"Yes and about a lot of other things as well."

"Like your ex?"

"Well yeah...but I haven't been thinking about what my life would be like with her. I've been wondering what my life would be like if I had never met you. I'm definitely happier now than I've ever been."

Minako pressed her forehead against the Martian's and gently placed her hands on either side of Rei's face.

"Aw...Rei..."

"You know, I used to think that no one cared about me, but then you came along and changed all of that."

"Rei...you're really sweet...I know I haven't known you very long, but I'm glad I'm marrying you." Minako said as she lightly kissed her fiancée.

"Minako, I think...I..."

"What is it Rei?"

Rei took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

"I...I...lo..."

Rei's sentence was then interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Come in." Rei said.

One of the castle's maids walked in.

"General, you have some visitors. They're downstairs waiting for you."

"I'll be right down. Thank you."

"Can we talk later, Minako?"

"Of course." Minako smiled, knowing what three little words Rei was about to say before they were interrupted.

Minako turned to Rei.

"Don't keep them waiting. Go."

"Okay. Okay. I'm going."

Rei got up and left the room. She walked down the hallway and down the staircase.

"Haruka! Michiru! How are you!? I haven't seen you guys in forever!"

"We're doing well." Haruka said, "and how about you?"

"I'm great. Couldn't be better."

"I take it you like the girl Serenity picked for you?" Michiru asked.

"I didn't at first, but then I got to know her and she's absolutely amazing."

"That's Good, I'm really happy for you." Haruka said.

"Are you excited to get married, then, Rei?" Michiru asked.

"I am, but to be honest, I'm really scared too...I mean Minako is great and I really respect and care for her, but I just worry that I won't make a good partner."

"Rei, trust me, you will be a great partner, any girl would be lucky to have you." Michiru reassured the dark-haired Martian.

"I just hope that some day Minako and I can have the kind of relationship that you and Haruka have. You've been together forever and you're still crazy about each other."

"Rei, don't worry so much, everything will be all right. You're an amazing person. She'd have to be totally crazy not to love you."

"Thanks guys. I really needed to hear that...why don't you guys go get settled in until the wedding, you must be tired from your trip."

Later that afternoon Rei found herself in the bedroom, alone again, until Minako eventually also found her way back.

"Rei? Are you busy right now?"

"Um, no I've got a few minutes...why?"

"Good. Can you come with me? I want you to meet two of my friends."

"Sure."

Minako grabbed Rei's hand and dragged her down the hallway.

"Rei, this is Makoto and this is Ami. They're two of my very best friends."

"Hey there." Rei said.

"Pleasure to meet you, General." Makoto said.

"Pleasure is all mine. I'm sorry, but Minako has told me absolutely nothing about either of you."

Makoto and Ami both blushed and giggled like young school girls. They didn't speak, but just stood still looking Rei over from head to toe.

"Ami is from Mercury and Makoto from Jupiter, they just got married a little over a year ago. Right guys?" Minako said looking at her friends, who were unable to take their eyes off of Rei.

"Um, are they going to be all right?" Rei asked.

Minako laughed.

"They'll be fine...eventually."

"Okay well I have to go make sure my army uniform still fits me. I'll talk to you all later." Rei said as she gave Minako a quick kiss and began to walk toward Makoto and Ami.

Rei walked in between both girls stopping beside Makoto.

"Call me Rei." She said as she reached up and put her fingers underneath Makoto's chin, closing the brunette's mouth, which had been wide open the whole time.

Rei chuckled to herself as she disappeared down the hall.

"Minako, she's...really...um...well...your fiancée is HOT." Makoto said.

"Oh good, you noticed." Minako laughed aloud.

"Yes she is quite attractive, Minako. I think you guys make a really cute couple." Ami said, finally able to speak again.

"Thanks Ami."

Rei put on her uniform and walked over to the full length mirror. She stared at her reflection for several minutes. The seamstress walked over to Rei and looked over the uniform.

"Hhmm, the sleeves look just a little long, but don't worry I can fix that in a snap." She said, as she slipped the jacket off of Rei's shoulders.

"Thank you."

A few minutes later the seamstress brought the jacket back to Rei.

"Here, try this." She said as she pulled the jacket up over Rei's shoulders and buttoned it at the Martian's stomach.

"So tell me, what do you think?" Rei asked as she turned around and looked at herself in the mirror again.

"I think you look great, General. Very dashing. Princess Venus is a very lucky woman."

"Thank you. You're too kind."

"Why don't you go ahead and change your clothes, I'll see that your uniform is freshly pressed for tomorrow."

"Perfect. Thank you so much."

"You're welcome, General."

Evening rapidly befell the Moon Kingdom and before they knew it, the eve of Rei and Minako's wedding was upon them.

"Rei, are you coming to bed? We've got a long day ahead of us tomorrow."

"I'll be there in a minute." Rei called out from the bathroom.

Rei finished washing her face and walked into the bedroom. She laid down beside the blonde and made herself comfortable.

"So, tomorrow is the big day, are you ready?" Minako asked.

"I think so, but I'm a little nervous."

"Don't be, Rei. You and I are going to be fine."

"You're right, God will work everything out for us."

Minako moved closer to the Martian and put her head on Rei's shoulder, where she almost immediately fell asleep. It didn't take long for Rei to fall asleep either.

Rei awoke at approximately 5 a.m. the next morning, while the rest of the Moon Kingdom was still fast asleep. She very quietly slipped out of bed and left the room. Rei looked for a quiet place, where she could pray and meditate to collect her thoughts. For the next hour Rei prayed for God's blessing for a happy and healthy marriage.

Minako slowly opened her eyes to find that Rei was no longer in bed with her. The blonde rubbed her eyes and blinked a few times trying to get them to focus. She sat up and looked around the room.

"Where could she be?" Minako asked aloud.

Just a moment later the door opened and Rei walked in. She looked over at Minako, alone in the bed.

"I'm sorry, Minako, I wanted to be back before you woke up."

"It's okay...where did you go?"

"To pray, that's all. I asked for God's blessing, on our wedding day." Rei said as she walked over to the bed and bent down toward the blonde.

"I'm sure he'll grant it." Minako said as she put her hand on Rei's cheek.

Rei laid back down beside the blonde. The Martian and the Venusian, spent the next few hours in bed, until they absolutely had to get up and get ready. Minako got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. After a few minutes, she came back in to the bedroom.

"Okay, well I have to go get my dress. I won't see you again until the wedding..."

"I know." Rei said as she put her arms around the blonde's waist and kissed her.

"Now go, you don't want to be late."

"Okay," Minako said as she left the room.

When Minako was gone, Rei went into the bathroom to shower. When she got out, Rei heard a soft knock at the bedroom door. She quickly wrapped a towel around her body and went to see who it was. Rei opened the door to reveal the seamstress holding the black garment bag, which contained her uniform.

"Here you are, General. Clean and freshly pressed, as promised." She said, handing Rei the bag.

"Thank you...Have you seen Minako yet?"

"Yes, I'm working on helping her get ready now, and she looks absolutely gorgeous."

"Great. Thank you."

"You're welcome, let me know if you need anything else."

Rei closed the door and tossed the suit on the bed. She slowly began to get dressed. She slipped on her perfectly creased black pants and freshly pressed white shirt. Rei slowly buttoned her shirt and flipped up the collar, so that she could slip her tie underneath. Rei looked in the mirror and carefully tied the blood red tie around her neck, yielding a perfect double windsor knot, she then folded her collar back down and secured the tie into place. Rei then slipped on her black jacket and buttoned the three buttons at her abdomen. The Martian put on her socks and perfectly shined, scuff-free shoes. She then carefully placed on her black beret, completing the Martian Army uniform.

"Well, here goes nothing." Rei said to her reflection.

The Martian left the room and went to find the Queen. She walked into the throne room to find both the King and Queen.

"Rei, you look wonderful." The Queen said.

"Thank you, Serenity and thank you for choosing Minako for me, she's amazing and I've never been happier."

"I knew you'd warm up to her eventually." Serenity said as she carefully straightened the medals that were pinned to the left side of Rei's jacket.

The guests then began to trickle in little by little until everyone had arrived.

"All right everyone, Minako will be here any minute." Serenity said as she took her place next to the King.

Rei took her place in the front of the room. Minako arrived shortly after and all of the guests stared in awe at the beautiful blonde. Rei stood up straight with her hands clasped one over the other in front of her body. She stared straight ahead at her bride-to-be. Minako's long ivory dress was accentuated by just the perfect amount of lace accents. The dress was cut low in the back and high enough in the front that it showed just enough cleavage, without being too revealing. Minako's long beautiful blonde hair was done up with flowers, as she was escorted down the aisle, by none other than her father.

When they reached the front of the room where Rei was standing, Minako's father leaned in and whispered in the Martian's ear.

"Please take care of my little girl, General. She's my only one."

"I promise I will, sir." Rei whispered back.

The man then left Minako with Rei and took his seat next to his wife. Minako looked at Rei, allowing her eyes to slowly take in the Martian standing before her. The blonde's eyes wondered up and down Rei's toned body, as Rei couldn't help but do the same to Minako. Rei and Minako focused their attention and stared deeply into one another's eyes.

Rei listened to the priest recite the vows, and she repeated after him.

Rei took a deep breath and swallowed every last apprehension she had about her marriage.

"I do." She said as she slipped the ring onto Minako's left ring finger.

Minako also listened to the vows and repeated after the priest.

"I do." She said as she then slipped the ring that she held onto Rei's left ring finger.

Neither one of them heard much of what was said after that, until of course, the priest told them to kiss.

Rei took Minako's hands in her own, leaned in and gently kissed the blonde's lips. Minako and Rei then walked out of the room hand in hand for the very first time as a married couple. There was much celebrating done in the Moon Kingdom that night, but the only thing that Minako really wanted was to be alone with Rei.

Minako couldn't have been happier when the festivities came to a close and she and Rei were able to retire to their bedroom. When the pair entered their room, Minako excitedly disappeared into the bathroom. The blonde returned a few minutes later wearing nothing but a white silk teddy. Minako paused and shot a glance in Rei's direction, before slowly walking over to the Martian.

Minako put her hand around Rei's neck and gently pulled her head down to kiss the taller Martian.

"I think one of us is wearing too many clothes, General." Minako said as her hands slowly moved to the buttons on Rei's jacket. Minako slowly undid the buttons, and slid her hands up Rei's stomach, up her chest and to her shoulders. Minako then lifted the jacket off of Rei's shoulders and let it fall to the floor. Minako reached up and slightly loosened the tie around Rei's neck. The blonde pulled on the tie and led Rei over to the bed.

Rei picked Minako up and laid her down on the bed. The Martian then got onto the bed and straddled the blonde's thighs. Minako reached up and removed the tie from around Rei's neck.

"Minako...?" Rei said as she gently tucked a strand of Minako's hair behind her ear.

"Yes?"

"I love you." Rei finally said those three words that had remained almost nonexistent in her vocabulary for a long time. Rei said the words with more confidence and sincerity than she ever had in her entire life.

"I love you too, Rei."

Rei kissed the blonde, she tentatively deepened the kiss, waiting for Minako's reaction. The blonde slipped one of her hands into Rei's thick hair as the other wandered down to Rei's waist. The Martian gently brushed the tip of her tongue along Minako's bottom lip. The blonde eagerly opened her mouth, and met Rei's tongue. The feeling was electrifying, and sent chills up and down the blonde's spine.

Minako reached up and slowly undid the buttons on Rei's shirt. The Martian began kissing the blonde's neck, as Minako's hands explored all over Rei's shoulders and upper back. Rei found Minako's pulse point and gently sucked on the exposed flesh until she had left a small, yet unmistakable mark.

The blonde quickly slipped Rei's shirt off of her shoulders and let it slide down her arms, revealing the Martian's rock-hard washboard abdominals. The blonde then roughly pulled Rei down and kissed her again. Minako's hands slipped down and tugged on Rei's pants.

"So impatient...Like a virgin on her wedding night."

"I am. Remember?" Minako laughed.

"Oh yeah." Rei smiled.

The cool air of the bedroom on Rei's bare skin, brought the Martian back to reality. Rei stopped kissing Minako's neck and leaned back on her thighs, so that she was sitting above the blonde.

"You sure you're ready?"

"Of course. I've waited forever for this night." Minako whispered as she ran her fingertips across Rei's well-defined stomach muscles.

"Okay then."

Rei leaned back down and resumed kissing Minako's neck. The Martian removed Minako's teddy so slowly, almost as if to torture the blonde. Rei finally removed the garment and tossed it aside, leaving the blonde naked and very anxious. Minako's entire body ached with desire and anticipation for the young Martian. The cold bedroom air on Minako's burning skin caused her nipples to immediately stiffen.

Minako reached down and undid the button and zipper on Rei's pants, leaving it up to the Martian to finish removing them.

The young Venusian slid her hand around Rei's back and clumsily unclasped her bra. She watched as it slipped off, never to be seen again for the rest of the evening. Rei trailed light kisses across the front of Minako's throat and collar bone. The blonde closed her eyes and sunk deep into the bed as Rei descended lower on her body. The Martian laid gentle kisses all over Minako's chest, then she took one of the blonde's nipples into her mouth. Rei gently sucked and bit down on it, not hard enough to hurt her lover, but just enough to spike the blonde's arousal.

"Rei?"

"Yes?"

"Lower."

Rei slipped her right hand down the side of Minako's smaller frame, and tentatively slid two of her fingers into Minako's center. She slowly began pumping her fingers in and out of the blonde's core. Minako was now so painfully aroused that she didn't even feel her hymen breaking. The only evidence that it had been broken was the small pool of blood on the sheets underneath her body.

A small moan escaped Minako's lips as Rei roughly rubbed the blonde's clit with her thumb.

"Rei...mmmm...that feels so good..." Minako moaned as she grasped Rei's underwear and pulled the garment downward.

Rei withdrew her fingers from Minako's body to finish removing her own underwear.

Minako groaned at the sudden lack of contact.

"Rei..." She whispered in a deep breathy voice.

"Patience. Minako. Patience." Rei replied as she kissed the blonde on the lips again.

Rei then kissed her way down Minako's abdomen, stopping just short of the blonde's center. Minako spread her legs further apart as Rei lowered her head and inserted her tongue into the blonde's heated center. Rei tasted a combination of the blonde's natural juices, mixed with the slightly metallic taste of blood. Rei wasn't at all surprised by the taste as this was not the first time she'd ever taken a woman's virginity.

Minako shuddered at the sensation of Rei's tongue on her overly sensitive clit.

"God...please don't stop." Minako moaned as Rei gently stroked the blonde's throbbing clit with her tongue.

Minako felt her muscles begin to tighten. She reached down and ran her hands over Rei's muscular shoulders, digging her fingernails into the taut flesh.

Upon feeling Minako's hands on her naked skin, Rei had now become more aware of her own arousal, and the wetness dripping from her own center. Not able to hold out any longer, Rei slid her hand toward her own center. Rei didn't waste any time in getting off. She roughly shoved two fingers inside of herself and began pumping them in and out as quickly as she could.

Rei continued licking and sucking on Minako's clit. The blonde felt a strong pressure building deep inside her body. Rei began to feel the same pressure build inside of her own body as she brought herself closer and closer to orgasm. Rei flattened her tongue against her partner's clit, she then slowly ran the muscle vertically across the hardened bundle of nerves with just enough pressure to bring the blonde to orgasm. Minako's muscles contracted and her hips arched up off the bed as she came, loudly.

"Mmmmm...Rei!"

Minako felt an intense wave of pleasure sweep over her entire body. Rei felt Minako's body spasm against her tongue, making her even more desperate to finish. Rei was more turned on than she had ever been, she desperately needed to come and release the pressure in her body.

Rei rubbed her own clit even harder and faster, just when she thought she'd never be able to come, she brought herself to one of the most intense climaxes she had ever had. Rei withdrew her tongue from the blonde's center as Minako's orgasm began to subside.

Rei laid down beside the blonde. She looked over at Minako, who was still recovering, sweat beaded all over the blonde's skin.

"You all right?" Rei asked.

"I'm fine." Minako said, her eyes gleaming as she basked in the afterglow of her first time.

Minako nestled her body up against Rei's. The Martian sat up a little and repositioned herself, leaning her back against the headboard. Minako caught a glimpse of the Martian's bare back and was suddenly very intrigued.

"Rei."

"Yeah?"

"Lean forward for a minute."

"Um, okay?" Rei did as told.

Minako ran her fingers over the spot on the back of Rei's shoulder, just above the shoulder blade.

"You have a tattoo?"

"Uh huh."

Minako squinted in the dim light of the bedroom, she could tell the tattoo was Japanese kanji, but she couldn't quite make out the symbol in the poor lighting.

"What does it say? I can't tell."

"It's the kanji symbol for 'fire,' you like it?"

"I do, I think it's very sexy and it definitely suits you."

"Thanks. I got it when I was like sixteen."

"I thought, you had to be eighteen to get a tattoo."

Rei laid back down and put her arm around the blonde's shoulder.

"Not when you carry around a card that says you're eighteen and has someone else's picture on it that looks vaguely like you."

"You had a fake ID?"

"Sure. Didn't you ever have one?"

"No. I was a good little girl. God Rei, there's still so much I don't know about you."

"Listen, Minako. I'm really sorry for being such a jerk the last two weeks...I just..."

"It's okay. I understand. You haven't had it easy. I don't blame you acting the way you did."

"Maybe this marriage won't be so bad, after all."

Minako pressed her forehead against Rei's.

"If tonight is any indication of what married life is like, I think we'll be just fine."

"We will be. I promise." Rei said as she kissed the blonde's forehead, before the both of them drifted off into a deep sleep.

I hope you all liked the new version! Thanks for reading!