Year Of Happiness

Part 1

by Ninja Misao

The sun shined down on the condo stirring a young purple haired lass from her slumber. She opened her eyes and looked at the ceiling today was a new day a day she just didn't want to come. She glanced over to her drawer next to her bed she smiled and gave picture a kiss before facing what today may bring.

It's been a year since the departure of Haruka ,Michiru and Setsuna they gave their lives to protect their princess and Hotaru couldn't blame them she would of done the same. But life with out them has been hard. She remember spending countless nights crying in her room not wanting anyone to be near her. As the days went on she began to open up once more, Rei and Makoto kept their promise and moved into the condo to take care of Hotaru. The violet haired lass was silent around them for a while mainly staying in her room making little contact as possible. but as time went one she got used to them being around Hotaru would often see them cuddling in their spare time. Hotaru smiled they would remind her of Haruka and Michiru when she saw them like that.

Hotaru put on her school uniform and grabbed her back pack with a new feeling of confidence she left her den of solitude and walked toward the stairs. She stopped when she reached the last door of the hall. She opened the door and peaked inside, the room was brighten by the sunlight her eyes moved toward the bed where woman in a white gown sat up And yawned lightly.

"Morning young one." gentle voice answered.

With a huge smile Hotaru ran over and hugged the blond haired lass she was so happy she was awake.

Since the three outer scouts healed her body of the poison it left Usagi weakened quite a bit. Wanting to keep a close eye on her Rei and Makoto helped her move into the condo as well. Hotaru doesn't know why but she always reminds her of Setsuna.

"You should get to school now." the blonde teen said gently.

Hotaru nodded Usagi was right of course with a sad sigh she pulled away from her and walked to the door. The moment she left the blond teen laid back down on the bed and closed her eyes with a slight smile she had a feeling everything was going to be alright.

At last it was time to go to school Hotaru walked out of the front door and waved to Rei and Makoto. Hotaru looked up to the sky at the sun the was shining so brightly she sighed lightly she hated sunny days. She walked the rest of the way to school in silence as gentle wind blew past her.

Back in the condo Rei and Makoto were getting ready to head out to school they didn't want to leave Usagi alone here but she reassured them that she would be okay. They said their goodbyes to Usagi and left to head to class they walked in silence until Rei spoke up.

"Things have been silent lately..." the raven haired lass said

"Isn't that a good thing." Makoto said.

"...I don't know." Rei said as they both walked the rest of the way to school in silence.

Back at school Hotaru was sitting in class she was looking down at her paper with a sigh of boredom she was already done the assignment and the class was working it. She looked out of the window it was still a sunny day she watched as the wind blew past the trees. Tears filled her eyes as she began to remember the times she spent with them how Haruka would always make her smile after a hard day at school.

Michiru would make some of her special tea that tasted so good she could still smell it. While Setsuna would make read her poems that sounded so lovely.

The memories were getting to much to bear again. As the bell rang Hotaru jumped out of her seat and dashed for the door should couldn't stand it anymore she just had to get out of there. she was glad it was last class of the day, Hotaru made her way to the park it was quiet not many people were off of work yet and most of the kids were at the arcade.

Sitting under a tree Hotaru took a deep breath and laid her back against the trunk. Life was still moving flowing as if nothing never happened people laugh and people cry but life still has to go on and yet it hurts so much when people are left behind. The young violet lass looked up at the sky it looked so beautiful when the sun was setting still looking up at the sky Hotaru didn't hold back any longer as tears flow freely down her cheeks.

Hotaru...

The young lass looked around she knew she heard something whispered on the wind she rose to her feet and headed back home it was getting late.

At home a sudden surge rose Usagi from her slumber something has changed, she got to her feet and looked out the window the wind outside began to blow more fiercely she stared out for a few moments until she smiled as she saw a familiar essences flowing among wind. The moon princess couldn't help but smile it was beginning she knew it was time to set her plans in motion.

We may part by our element but we also return that way to...

Oh my it looks like the outers are coming back I wonder who is coming back first? Guess I need to work on the next part to find out see ya later!