Imakarum Mirabilis, the Thirteenth Zoalord of Cronos, oversaw the operations of Cloud Gate in the absence of Lord Purgstall. It had been over a week since the older Zoalord and the Supreme Commander's daughter tied the knot and the newlyweds were still on their honeymoon. The youngest Zoalord couldn't blame them, though; the two weren't going to have much alone time after their baby arrives in eight months.
Imakarum smiled, remembering Lady Rhiannon's group of friends fawning over her, making sure she rested enough. It was rather amusing to see the Lady of Cronos be prohibited from even picking up her own shoes. He could only imagine how overprotective Lord Purgstall would become of his wife later down the road.
Usagi loved shopping. She loved shopping with her friends, especially Minako. However, her fellow blond was going a little crazy shopping for baby things to give to Rhia.
"For crying out loud, Minako," groaned Rei, "Rhia's not due for another eight months! Save your money for the actual baby shower!"
"Oh come on, now! You can never have too much stuff for a baby," reasoned a far too excited Minako. The Soldier of Venus had dragged Usagi and the Inner Court to the mall as was per tradition for every Sunday, but the dramatic blond caught sight of a baby store and had dragged the entire group in there.
"It's too early to determine the gender of the baby," chirped Ami, ever so logical. "Besides, I don't think she and her husband would have much trouble affording everything needed for raising a baby."
"Well, Rei can tell us the gender!"
"Hell no," said the miko. "I won't abuse my powers like that!"
Minako was about to plead with her fiery friend when the Amazon of the group threw in her two cents, "It would take the fun out of things if we did know the gender early on."
"We've got eight months to find gifts for the baby, so why not save up for something that will mean something to the baby?" suggested Usagi. "We could pitch in and get the baby a quilt or something."
"That's a great idea, Usagi!" Ami quickly jumped onboard with her princess. On that note, the group of girls dragged their hyperactive friend out of the store.
Rhiannon von Purgstall was enjoying her honeymoon with her husband on a beach in the Caribbean. She smiled as her husband walked with her along the shore, hand in hand. He had been the perfect gentleman to her and doted on her like there was no tomorrow. The locals were confused at first when the couple stayed away from the bars until they realized she was pregnant, then they were directed to the more clean restaurants that were more pregnant-lady-friendly. However, their allotted time for their honeymoon was up and their duty to Cronos will call them back to Japan soon.
"My love," her husband whispered in her ear. "Did you enjoy our honeymoon?"
"Of course I did," she kissed him. "I wished we could stay like this forever."
"I wished we could as well."