--Chapter One--

"Ohayo, Michiru-san, Haruka-san! It's Usagi. I just wanted to remind you two about the party this weekend. It's still on for seven. See you guys there! Ja ne!"

Michiru smiled softly at the answering machine. She looked over at Haruka who was unloading the groceries. Haruka rolled her eyes and nodded. They both knew Usagi would leave a message. It was the seventh one she had left this week. She was quite excited about this party. It was her bridal shower. Their little rabbit was finally getting married. Michiru walked over and helped Haruka put the groceries away. When they were finished, the two walked into the living room and sat on the sofa. Haruka hung an arm over the back of the sofa, her fingertips dangling just above Michiru's shoulder. Michiru smiled up at the taller blond softly. Suddenly a voice called out softly.

"Mama. Papa. I'm home."

After a moment, the young Hotaru walked into the living room wearing the Juban Junior High uniform. Michiru smiled softly over at the young girl.

"Welcome home, my firefly."

Hotaru smiled and walked over to the sofa, sitting beside Michiru. She leaned against Michiru, who in turn wrapped an arm around her. After the battle with Galaxia, Hotaru remained the age of thirteen. At first she lived with Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna. After six months or so, Setsuna found someone and got married. She moved to another part of Tokyo after finding out that she was pregnant. Hotaru chose to stay with Haruka and Michiru. This caused the two great joy, unable to bare children of their own due to their sexuality. Hotaru couldn't have been happier. She loved Haruka and Michiru with all her heart. They were her parents in her eyes. When she moved in, Haruka and Michiru took steps to legally adopt her. Hotaru was more than happy. She let out a big breath, causing Haruka to chuckle.

"How did you do on the mile run?"

Hotaru winked and smiled.

"I came in first in my class, thanks to my Papa's training."

Michiru giggled softly and rolled her eyes.

"And the band auditions?"

"First chair and the only person who actually knew how to play a harp, thanks to my Mama."

Michiru smiled and kissed the young girl on the forehead. Hotaru was a busy girl. She joined track and band, wanting to do both. She trained with Haruka to become faster. Soon after she moved in with the two of them, Hotaru asked Michiru to teach her an instrument. Michiru asked which one and Hotaru chose the harp. She was eager to improve on both and worked hard each day. Michiru brushed a lock of Hotaru's hair from her forehead.

"Which, of the two, are you exhausted from?"

"Neither. I ran home."

Michiru blinked a few times, confused.

"Dear Hotaru, why?"

"I thought if I start running to and from school, I'll get faster and it will give me more time to work on my harp."

Haruka leaned over so she could see Hotaru better, smiling softly at her.

"That's a good idea. After about two weeks, the runs will be easy to you."

Hotaru nodded, smiling bright. Hotaru leaned up and kissed Michiru on the cheek. She then stood and walked over, doing the same to Haruka.

"I'm going to practice my harp. Is it alright if I use the balcony?"

The two of them nodded in unison. Michiru held up a hand before Hotaru could leave.

"Only an hour today, Hotaru. The three of us need to practice the two pieces for Usagi's bridal shower and wedding."

Hotaru nodded, smiling bright.

"We can do that instead. I would rather work on those anyway."

Haruka chuckled and closed her eyes.

"I told you."

Michiru laughed softly and the two stood. The three of them went into the studio room of their apartment. Haruka and Hotaru played a scale together while Michiru got her violin out of its case. The three of them did a few scales and practice exorcises before practicing the pieces. They practiced for three hours, not noticing the time. Afterwards, the three of them ate dinner together and watched a movie.