Hello minna!
FINALLY!
Sorry, but this was a really hard chapter to write. It will be in two parts. After I publish the second one, I will not be updating until my summer vacation (July), for I am studying and I got an internship… But I will continue this!
This one is longer than the others, for it took me so long for me do update, I thought you deserved something more!
Thank you for your patience!
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Previously…
Suddenly, a knock on the door. Mamoru stopped chasing Jadeite, resuming his normal self. He went to open the door.
"Setsuna, Hotaru-chan, come on in!" He said.
The two senshi went in the apartment, revealing the two men behind them. Mamoru´s face went blank.
But Usagi wasn´t so discreet. She jumped into Motoki´s arms, catching Shingo with her loose arm, but it wasn´t the Tsukino girl in that moment; it was the former princess of the moon.
"Takehiko-kun, Yasuhiko-kun!" she screamed, for everyone´s surprise.
Mamoru was about to warn her, but he stopped, when he heard both of the princes of the sun saying.
"Serenity!"
Mamoru stared at that scene with amusement. "Just like it was once before", he thought.
"Usagi-baka, you remembered us?" Shingo said under her squeezing embrace.
Usagi let them both go. She looked to her once cousin-brother, and answered:
"I did today! Me and Mamo-chan!" And she caught her lover and brought him closer.
"Hello Shingo-kun, or better, Yasuhiko-kun. Motoki. Don´t you dare bow to us. We are not in the Silver Millennium anymore." He greeted his friends from this lifetime as from his other.
"Right." Motoki started. "So, I can do this" His eyes turned to a color that Usagi never saw before. And he punched Mamoru. Usagi stood there, with her eyes open, not knowing how to react to that.
"Motoki-onii-san!" Was all she could say.
"Don´t worry Usako, I know his reason to do this."
"Yes, Usagi. May I explain to you?" Motoki started, looking at her with his kind eyes again. "This was for stealing you in both of our life's, without even telling me! Both because I am one of his best friends and because you always were like a sister to be. Second, why the hell didn´t you introduced me to Sets in this lifetime? I know you didn´t remembered everything until today, but you could have… you know…" And he blushed.
Mamoru was surprised by such a passionate reaction from his friend. It´s was a long time since he saw that. But he knew, Takehiko was always like this when it came to his muse. Pure passion, no logic.
"So, I must guess you already saw her, right?" Mamoru said.
Motoki blushed. But who interfered was Usagi.
"Saw who? Sets?" Then she knew. Like some kind of an insight. "You mean Setsuna?"
"Listen, Usagi-chan. There´s something I wanted to tell you after that masquerade ball. I asked Setsuna to marry me on that night. And she accepted. Please, don´t be angry. I would have told you, if that witch…" And he couldn´t find words to continue. Setsuna was as red as a tomato and Hotaru was laughing quietly.
"Angry? I am more than happy! You and Setsuna! Oh my! I discovered this before Minako-chan!" An evil laugh came from her mouth. Be then she stopped. " By the way, where is that brat? And Hotaru…"
She was right. There they were: Setsuna, Usagi, Motoki and Mamoru in the hallway, but Shingo and Hotaru were nowhere to be seen. But they heard voices coming from the apartment.
"Mamo-chan, we forgot about them!" And she and Mamoru ran to the apartment, with a questioning Motoki on their feet and an embarrassed Setsuna too.
They found the generals, the cats and Shingo chatting in the living room.
"So, Mamoru resurrect you today? And they remembered me and Motoki because of this? Interesting…"
"I believe, Shingo-kun, that the increase of Mamoru´s power helped him unlock his memories, and as Usagi is linked to him, it did the same to her." Artemis said.
"So…" Motoki interrupted the conversation. "I see you are here too. And you are, well, you again. I am glad. Your evil self are scary. Nice to see you, my friends."
"Takehiko-kun! See you already found your mate. Lucky boy! " A child Jadeite came to hug him.
"Jadeite, you are acting like a child again in front of the princes and the princesses!" Kunzite said with his cold voice.
"Uncle Kunzite, stop that… Papa and mama don´t like when you act like we are back at the Golden Kingdom . At least not when we are not under publics eyes…" And the Shitennou ALMOST blushed. Chibi-Usa came from Mamoru´s room with Hotaru. They both were obviously happy to see each other.
Then everyone tried to fit in the small living room. They had a lot to discuss, things from the past e hopes for the future.
After almost 2 hours of catching up, Usagi couldn´t believe who her brother was. She was happy, but worried at the same time, for she knew that he will be involved in the upcoming battles, especially in the rise of Crystal Tokyo. But then she remembered that this wasn´t just Shingo anymore. He was now the younger Prince of the Sun, and her cousin from her past life. And a member of the former Lunar Army. But even so…
"Usagi, we should go home. It´s late, mom said we should be home for dinner." Shingo got up saying to his sister.
"Can I stay with Hotaru-chan?" Chibi-Usa asked.
"Sure. Setsuna-san, tomorrow we take care of the guys ok? They will stay here, I have already talked to Mamo-chan. They still have a lot to talk about. You enjoy your night with Motoki-onii-san."
"Usagi-chan" Setsuna started. "Before you leave, Haruka asked to me to deliver a message. The only way to get the inners of your track today was convince them to throw a party to you and Mamoru-san. It is tomorrow, at our house. I believe that Haruka has some evil plan about bring the Shitennou out of the shadows in this party, just to toy with the inners."
"KKKKKKKK, is that so?" Usagi just answered "It´s ok, I love parties. We are all going, don´t worry." But the faces of the warriors were almost scared, after all, who can predict what those senshi will do to them?
"Good. You and Mamoru are the guest of honor. There will be friends from your school and Motoki invited yours, Mamoru-san." Mamoru looked to Motoki, and nodded. "Plus, and I kind of liked the idea, It is a masquerade ball. So be prepared." That was an unusual mischievous Setsuna talking. Usagi and Hotaru knew she was up to something, perhaps with Haruka?
"Ok! So let´s go Shingo! We are going to be late! Bye guys!"
"I will take you home. I will be back in 15 minutes, don´t destroy my apartment." Mamoru said, looking specifically to Jadeite, who just smiled innocently.
As soon as the three entered the elevator, Jadeite said what everyone was thinking about:
"They finally had a chance to be happy, right?" And then he resumed his usual self. "Are we gonna have our happy ending too, Setsuna-san?"
"You know I can´t tell you… But I will say that everything is on the right track for now. The path to Crystal Tokyo is hard. Every single one of us will be tested in different ways. But everything can be ok in the end. One day at the time. You four should prepare yourselves for tomorrow. Lady Uranus has quite a plan."
"On my, I can´t wait!" Hotaru said.
"I will get the car. Be downstairs in 10 minutes, and I will drive Hotaru and Chibi-Usa home, and take you out." Motoki left happy as a child, and Setsuna blushed. But was the guardian of Saturn that spoke:
"We have to more royals to protect now. For now, Setsuna-mama, can keep an eye on the Guardian of the Solar Crystal. I will keep an eye on his brother and the princesses. You" She pointed to the men "Keep an eye on the prince. When everyone is on the same page, we will divide this better. We can´t lose any of them."
Kunzite, always the smart leader, noticed that something was happening.
"There is some treat, isn´t there?"
"Yes" Setsuna answered "But is not the time yet. This is just precaution. Let´s let them have some peace, and you have to adjust your new lives. Then, we will begin the preparations. Hotaru, you be careful too. We will need you in the end, you know that."
"Yes mama. The same goes for you" They said to each other, while taking the elevator. The men stayed there, trying to digest all that happened on that day.
The next day, at the Tsukino´s house
"Usagi! Shingo! The girls are here!" Ikuko Tsukino called her daughter. "Girls, I am glad you are throwing this party. She seems much better now." (A.N.: The battle against Galaxia just ended, and Usagi was strange and lonely, after all, her friends and lover had died)
"Ikuko-mama, could Usagi-chan and Shingo-kun spend the night at Setsuna´s and Hotaru´s house, since the party is until late?" Minako asked.
"Sure, I guess. But why Shingo was invited?" Ikuko was curious of the fact.
"Oh, I believe that was Motoki´s idea. He and Mamoru-san want to change Shingo into a gentleman."
And they all laughed of the fact. But the inners knew that it wasn´t just that.
Shingo left the kitchen and Usagi hurry down the stairs.
"Hey girls! Bye Mom!" the siblings said together
"Bye! Be careful! And have fun!" Ikuko said. Deep down, the mother knew that her children had changed. She felt this with Usagi a few days ago, but now she had this feeling with both of them. She just wished she knew why…
Meanwhile, at Mamoru´s apartment
The prince of the Earth was truly happy. He was alive, had the love of his life with him, his best friend this and the other life were the same person and he was reunited with his brothers from the Silver Millennium once more. But… LIVING in his small apartment with ALL of them was INSANE! Especially with Jadeite and Nephrite bickering about everything like two kids, Zoisite asking him about everything he had missed, technologies, medicine… And for his surprise, even Kunzite wasn´t helping. He asked if the leader could make the "kids" stop fighting, and got an answer he never expected: "My liege, you asked us to act like when we were with you in the Silver Millennium. They are just doing what you asked. I, for example, will do as you said, and ignore them. Perhaps, you would like to test your leadership skins on them?" And he went back to his book!
But today, Setsuna said she would come by to take them to their new homes. But she was taking too long, for Jadeite and Nephrite were already fighting over something in the kitchen.
A knock on the door lighted up his spirit.
"Good morning, Setsuna-san, Motoki. I am glad you arrived." He said with the all sincerity in the world.
"Well, it seems you barely survived the night! Hahahahahaha! I don´t know how you lived with them back in the Golden Kingdom!" Motoki was enjoying himself with the situation.
"Must be because the palace a little bigger than this apartment, don´t you think?" Mamoru´s sarcasm was obvious.
"Well, I had an amazing night! Or better saying, WE had, right Sets?" And Setsuna was more embarrassed then… well… ever! She punched Motoki in his stomach, to shut him up.
"I believe that the prince doesn´t need or want to hear this, Motoki-kun!" She said, and turned her attention to the Earth´s prince, who was quite embarrassed of hearing such things. Not that Motoki and he didn´t talk about it, they did quite often, but when they were ALONE. Worse than this, it was Setsuna he was talking about, a person that he admired!
"Setsuna-san, ignore him like I do" Mamoru decided to say "We have more important matters to attend. Please let´s sit in the living room."
"Thank you, Mamoru-san" And she directed her attention to Motoki "See? This is how a prince should like in the presence of ladies!"
Motoki blushed, and Mamoru smiled. It was not often that he was considered more gentlemanlike than Motoki.
In the living room, the four Shitennou were already waiting for them, strangely well behaved. Mamoru thought that must be because of Setsuna´s presence. When all the men were accommodated, the guardian of Pluto started.
"Good morning to you all. I have a lot to do today, so I will be brief. First, you must come to the party today, or Haruka – Sailor Uranus – is going to hunt you down. It is a maquerade party. Mamoru and Motoki will help you with the details." Mamoru and Motoki tried to protest, but the look on Setsuna´s face was final.
"Second, this building has 3 apartments vacant. One is the penthouse, that two of you will have to share. You decide. I enrolled you in the University that Mamoru goes. Since you were 17 and 16 years old when you were… captured, your knowledge only goes as far as high school – except for Zoisite, who was already doing pre-med school. So you will have to work hard to catch up. It shouldn´t be a problem, since you are all smart. Zoisite, you and Mamoru are pursuing medicine of course. Nephrite, you will go do astronomy. Jadeite, political and international relations. Kunzite, you will be doing sociology. Good luck."
"How do you know if that what we want to do, Setsuna-san?" Nephrite asked.
"She had a little spy on the future, with pink hair." Helios came from the balcony
"Oh good morning Helios. Thank you for coming." Setsuna greeted him
"Good morning, Setsuna-san. Shitennou, my Prince, Motoki"
Setsuna continued after the greetings
"About money. As Mamoru and Motoki, you all have scholarships. But to keep them, you must keep your grades high. Mamoru´s money comes from inheritance. So does yours, remember? Helios."
"According to my research, your parents were, together, the owners of a huge company. But they sold it when you were about 10, with no explanations. They got quite some money from it, and put on applications for you. Soon after they were killed on a plane crash. The data we gathered is not enough to conclude if they knew what was going to happen. The police report said that it was an accident. But…"
"I remember." Kunzite, for everyone´s surprise said. "They told us a strange goodbye that day. But I never thought… Maybe it was work from the Dark Kingdom? Or just destiny?..."
"We don´t know and we also don´t have the data to discover this. It is better to let the past be, until the future is secure." Setsuna said, and the Shitennou knew immediately that they should put this aside for now.
"So, we don´t have to get a job? A nice life, studying, dating, with lots of money?" Jadeite said to break that awkward atmosphere.
"And training! Jadeite, you are a Shitennou, protector of the Earth! Not a teenager!" Kunzite said.
"Yes, training." Artemis spoke from his corner. He got up, and went to sit on the table. "Luna and I are decided that you and the senshi have this summer vacation to enjoy yourselves, then training is necessary. You will be training along with the senshi on the Moon. Mamoru, Usagi, Motoki and Shingo will be training in Elysion. Crystal Tokyo depends on this."
"So, that´s all. Use today to get ready for tonight and to arrange your living conditions. I will see you tonight." Setsuna said her goodbyes to the guys, a light kiss on Motoki and left. Helios also disappeared, living the guys to handle themselves.
The Mall
Shingo couldn´t take it anymore stores. Really, couldn´t they choose any dress? They were all beautiful, even his annoying sister, no matter what they wear. He should have gone to Mamoru´s and stayed with the guys. But Usagi insisted that he should find a decent outfit if he wanted to go and impress a certain black haired girl. Shingo wondered how she knew about him and Hotaru. Not that there was a "him and Hotaru"…
"Hey brat! We are finished!" His sister called him. He looked to the girls. Even Ami, who he thought was the most rational of them all, had more than 3 bags in her hands. "Girls, I believe that mission accomplished! Let´s go Haruka´s place and get ready there. They have a lot of bathrooms anyway. We can drop Shingo at Mamoru´s, so he can stay along his "male kind"."
"Yes! Please, drop me at Mamoru´s!" He begged.
"All right then. Usagi, call Haruka and tell her we are coming. Let´s get to my car, drop Shingo at Mamoru´s and stop by my house to get some make-up. Hurry! It´s already 2 p.m.! We need to be gorgeous for the college guys! " Minako said with her eyes glowing.
All the girls got into the car, on the back seat. Leaving the front to the driver – Minako – and Shingo. When they got to Mamoru´s building, Shingo jump out of the car, and said goodbyes.
"Thank you for the tips girls! Usagi-baka! See you later!" He said waving and thinking " I can´t wait to see their faces when they discover the guys… It will be so fun! And see her again, too"
The first thing Shingo notice when he arrived at the apartment´s door was the silence. He knocked.
Motoki opened the door. He saw a relaxed Mamoru on the couch. But now sign of the others.
"Hello brother. Where are the guys?"
"They went to their own apartments. Nephrite has one upstairs, so does Jadeite. Zoisite and Kunzite share the penthouse. Setsuna arranged."
"Oh! That woman is sure talented to get apartments at the same building as their prince. Mamoru does seems more relaxed. I am sure he is happy to have all of us back together, but even I can´t stand Jadeite childish for long" Shingo laughed.
"Hey, your highnesses'! Come on in! We need to decide want they are going wear tonight. And you two are going to help me!" The earth prince called from the living room.
"Not completely relaxed, I see" Shingo said, as he entered the room "Mamoru, I am coming back from an adventure at the mall with the girls. I bought my mask on a store there. I am going to wear my prince´s form. So does Motoki and you, right? So I suggest, that the Shitennou wear their royal armies uniforms and we past throw that store on our way to the party, to buy the masks! Easy done!"
"Perfect, Shingo-kun! Motoki, please go tell them that we will leave at 6 p.m., ant that they should wear their uniforms. I am not in the mood to deal with them yet. I need more time to prepare myself."
"Sure, your highness" Motoki bowed. Mamoru saw that and threw a pillow on him. The two brothers left to tell the plan to the others.
Outers House
Yes, they were all beautiful. Even Haruka, with her suit. After all, they were the princesses of the Solar System.
"Oh right girls! I must say that no guys is going to resist any of us! Mamoru-san and Haruka, better watch yourselves!" The goddess of love said.
Each girl decided to put their planet color, since this party was just like the ones at the Silver Millennium. Kind like a way to honor that time.
Minako with a knee length dress, very tight, but not slutty, only sexy. Her hair was with her usual bow, her mark. Just like the Venus Goddess.
Makoto was with a green V-neck cleavage dress, not tight, but it showed her curves. She decided not to wear high heels, for she was already tall for a girls and some guys were intimidated by it. Her earrings were the flowers she always were and her hair was loose, with only half of it in an elaborate ponytail.
Rei was the dangerous sexy female. Her red dress was very well behaved on the front. But her back was completely nude. Her hair was in a ponytail, brushing her back.
Ami was in a light blue baby-doll dress, but the new thing is that it was shorter then she usually wear. Minako had insisted that she had this, because it still was just like the mercurian girl, but a little bit more grown-up. Her hair was like she always were.
Hotaru and Chibi-Usa were with cute dresses, a light purple (for a change in Hotaru´s wardrobe) and and light yellow for Chibi-Usa. Simple cut, a little bit of cleavage, but innocent. After all, they are very young yet, but they had an agenda tonight. They wanted their princes to notice them.
Michiru was her dark blue dress and Haruka with her black tuxedo were the powerful couple.
Setsuna was wearing a purple dress that assembled the one she was wearing when Takehiko proposed to her one thousand years ago. She hoped he would get the hint.
Usagi was the only one very different. She wanted Mamoru to have a difficult time finding her, and keep the boys away from her, for sometimes, you have to show the guy that she was attractive as hell to keep him interested. She had a black dress, that showed ALL her new curves. She was almost a grown woman now, and thanks for sailor scouts fighting, she had the most amazing body. She never showed, so now it was time. Time to blow her prince´s head away. Her hair was in a ponytail, with some straps loose and curly. Perfect makeup done by Minako-chan.
"Can we go downstairs? The music is calling! And the house is full! I heard that Mamoru-san and Motoki-kun are already here with their college friends, if anyone of you are interest..." Haruka smirked.
"Let´s go, girls!" Usagi said running to the stairs.
At the party, while the girls were getting ready
Six college guys and a high school boy entered the house. They were greeted by other ones who were already there. There "costumes" were matching, almost like a uniform, but differing in colors and some details.
A blond girl with a tuxedo, looking like a handsome guy, and a blue blond haired girl approached them. The guys around those 7 all looked to the girl, amazed by her beauty.
"Hello, guys. Mamoru-san." Michiru greeted, showing some respect for her prince. All the "outsiders" of the history, looked to Mamoru. Some were confused, because the dark haired man told them that his girlfriend would be there, but she was blond. But this thoughts were soon silenced when they saw how the blond "man" was possessing grasping her waist.
"Michiru, Haruka. Thank for arranging this. It is really wonderful."
"Yeah, yeah. No problem. Anything to see the fun reactions that we are going to have today" Haruka replied. " Let´s begin!" And she looked to the top of the stairs.
Not only her, but everyone. For our favorite guys desperation, every single guy in the room was looking…
Oh god, I am evil! Next: The Senshi and Shitennou reactions to each other! Quiet some fun!
See ya!