A/N: There are a few things I would like to go over before you read my fanfiction:

• I will include as much of the original manga's story as I can, but having never read the manga, this will be a difficult task for me. Therefore, the main basis for my fanfiction will be the anime (which by default means the Starlights are all boys that transform into girls.)

• I am not partial or impartial to either the English dub and/or the original Japanese format of the anime. This being the case, some names I, personally, prefer over others. The inner scouts (excluding Mars) are recognized with their English dub names, and the Outer scouts, their Japanese names. Minor/supporting characters will be given whichever name I see fit. If there is a character you don't recognize, please message me and I will tell you :)

Now that I've established those few ground rules, I hope you will enjoy my fanfiction, Sailor Moon Ai, and will leave me a review containing your thoughts. Thank you very much! Please enjoy!

~TragischerRomantiker

Sailor Moon Ai

Chapter One: Her Last Words

The mood in their studio was somber. The Three Lights were going to perform a comeback concert tonight; one last swan song for the Fireball Princess. Seiya strummed on his guitar, trying to think up some lyrics for a few new songs. Those, of course, wouldn't be performed this evening. His heart was aching right now, how could he possibly think about anything in a state like this? He knew Yaten and Taiki felt the same way, possibly even moreso than himself. Seiya sighed, remembering everything that had happened.

Serena saved the planet... nude and his princess was returned to him. They said their goodbyes and they returned to the stars. It took them awhile, but they finally made it to the ruins of Kinmoku, their home planet, in hopes of restoring it to its former glory. Gazing upon the fallen palace, Kakyuu collapsed. It was then that they learned she had contracted some sort of Earth disease. It was a foreign illness to them, and therefore incurable. Much like Kakyuu's butterflies, ideas fluttered between them as to how best to save her life, Taiki even offered to return to Earth and bring back a cure for the Princess's illness. However, they all knew the time it would take to travel to Earth and back would be too long. Kakyuu did not despair in her fate, in fact, she welcomed it. Seiya recalled her to have said that they had been foolish in thinking they could ressurect Kinmoku; that the planet fell for a reason and there was no messing with the balance of time.

It was by her will that the Star Lights left the remains of their princess in the remains of her kingdom. They would have been lost without her, and she knew that very well. Seiya wondered idly if she had known of her fate before hand, for she seemed to understand so much more clearly what must be done than they did. It was her final dying testament that had led them here. "Star Lights, in my passing, you would be free from all ties to this place... but I know of a place where ties can still be found: Earth. Please travel there. I have left someone waiting for you. She will be your new Princess... Sailor Earth. Find her... protect her. She is the heart of Kinmoku and the light of Earth."

Earth. The last word the Fireball Princess ever spoke. Taiki and Yaten entered into the dark room at that moment. The ceiling fan above them spun to circulate air about the dark and humid room. Yaten took a seat on the couch with Seiya, putting his feet on the coffee table in front of them and Taiki sat in the chair across the table. "How do we intend to find her?" Taiki asked, irritably, "Futhermore, what do we intend to do with her once she's found? This... Sailor Earth-girl."

Seiya sighed. He had no response for his comrade. All the information he had on Sailor Earth was the exact same information that Taiki and Yaten had received, and, although frustrating, it was expected of them to carry out this mission and locate Earth's Princess. "This whole thing is stupid," Yaten stated aloud with his arms crossed, "we should have ignored Kakyuu's orders and stayed with her. Even in death she's still our first and foremost priority... I'd rather live out the remainder of my life protecting her grave than serving an Earthling!"

It was obvious the tension in the room was rising. Seiya tried to not allow his feelings over the situation interfere with his sense of duty and loyalty to the Fireball Princess. "Our princess wouldn't have asked us to leave everything if there wasn't a good reason... we might not know what that reason is at this point in time, but I have a strange feeling that this girl is someone important." He had nothing more to say to Taiki or Yaten and stood from his seat.

"Where're you going?" Taiki asked.

"Out. I need some fresh air."

She raced through the halls of the newly rebuilt Infinity Academy. Her shoes clicked against the tiles that covered the floor of the school as she sped through the hallways. Speed had always been her forte, but now it was a crucial part of her newest mission. It was with honor and loyalty that she protect Serena, princess of the moon and a new threat was rising, one in which she was certain could bring about an untimely end to the future they had been promised. She would protect her princess and her future at whatever cost... but there was another princess she was compelled to protect...

"Kaioh Michiru!" Haruka shouted as she burst through the door of the art room.

The classroom of talented teenagers peered over their artistic creations to the interruption standing in the doorway. Michiru stood from her assigned seat at the front of the classroom where she had previously been conversing with a friend. It was obvious that there was an emergency if Haruka was here to retrieve her from her study of negative space. Haruka looked around the classroom, searching for a professor. She had been expecting to get scolded for her actions, but found that the room was empty of authority. Haruka didn't waste her lucky break, acknowledged by Michiru, she went to her desk and took her hand. "We have to go; something's happened."

Michiru smiled sweetly at her girlfriend, she knew Haruka was concerned, but she wasn't about to make a scene; especially not in her favorite class. "Haruka, where's the fire? C'mon, sit here and model for me."

"In this?" Haruka asked motioning to the maroon jacket and plaid pants that were her school uniform, "Not a chance."

"Oh, don't be like that, besides," She whispered into Haruka's ear, "I think you look good in everything you wear."

Haruka chuckled at her comment, whispering back, "Really? Because I was under the impression you preferred me—"

"Shhh..." Michiru pressed a finger to Haruka's lips, "you can model for me later, then."

Michiru began to pack up her imported charcoal pencils and placed her canvas inside her portfolio. Whatever the urgent news Haruka had come bearing wasn't enough to keep her from flirting with her in front of the other students within the room. Michiru knew Haruka couldn't care less what anyone else thought of their relationship, but Michiru knew her love for Haruka wasn't widely accepted. She was fortunate for the friends she had that knew of her feelings for the speed demon and didn't mind, especially the ones who weren't part of the Senshi. One of whom was now helping her to organize her art supplies. The red head smiled brightly at the calm Michiru. "Here, you can take these, too." She added her own paint brushes and various water color paints to Michiru's already impressive collection of art supplies. "You can use 'em when Haruka models for you later tonight." She suggested with a wink and a light giggle.

"But... Takano... those are your special paints..."

"And my lucky brush!" She added cheerfully, pinning her bangs off to the side of her face with two barettes, "Just bring it back before finals! Hehehe!"

Michiru looked at the paint brushes, "Takano, I can't take these. I'll only taint your luck."

Takano insisted she take the tool though, not accepting no for an answer. Haruka sighed, not pleased with the amount of time Michiru was spending packing up her things. "Michiru, we don't have time for this, just take her brushes."

A thought suddenly occured to Michiru, "What about Professor Kagire?"

"I'll take care of it." Takano assured her friend, tossing her waist-length braid behind her shoulders.

It was true, Takano was an ace when it came to excuses, not that she had to use them often. She was a straight A student and one of the most acclaimed writers in the school. She was extremely well-known for her creativity, but also her laziness. Michiru loved her conversations with the older girl. Takano was in Haruka's grade; she was a Senior. She also shared a few classes with Haruka. Michiru trusted Takano would come up with a good excuse for her when the professor returned. Michiru followed the blonde into a deserted hallway. "Now what's this all about?" she asked, knowing it could only be Sailor business.

Haruka's brows furrowed and she continued to walk brisquely through the halls. "Hotaru saw three shooting lights of power heading for our planet yesterday, remember? She'd said it made her feel uneasy."

Michiru nodded. She wasn't quite sure where this conversation was going, but she had a feeling it wasn't heading in a favorable direction. She continued to keep pace with Haruka, however, knowing that something was out of place. "I found out what it was... the Three Lights have returned to Earth." Haruka announced.

"What? Have you spoken with them? Why are they here?"

Haruka couldn't help but smile a little bit; her girlfriend always had a million questions when it came to stuff like this. "No, I haven't spoken with them yet, but I intend to. The only reason I was able to figure it out was because of a flyer some girl in my Trig class had for a Three Lights "comeback" concert."

"Hm... I see..." Michiru said thoughtfully, pondering this new information in her head, "what purpose do they have on Earth, now? Their princess was returned to them and, last I recall, they were heading for their home planet to restore it. I don't see any reason for them to come back here."

"Exactly." Haruka confirmed.

The girls sat together in their booth at their favorite diner. Today they were cheerful and bubbly; not entirely uncommon for their group. Rei waved her classmate Unazuki over from the kitchen. She had a part-time job here as a waitress and usually had some pretty good gossip to share with their group. As she approached the table, the girls in the booth got their orders ready for her. Unazuki was quick to write down their order, which wasn't too much different from what they normally ordered. "Oh! By the way, I know you guys are all major Three Lights fans, right? I heard from table six that they're having a comeback concert tonight! Can you believe it? I really thought they'd called it splits for good, but I'm really relieved they didn't! I'll go put your order in and it'll be out in a few minutes."

The table was in shock. For a moment or so, no one could think of anything to say to the news Unazuki had just given them. Were they expected to leap for joy or break down in tears? Serena was the first to react. "Whaaaaattttt? For real? Did she just say what I think she said?"

"We gotta get tickets!" Lita called out.

Amy's head swayed back and forth. "Even if we called the studio for tickets right this minute, I doubt there'd be any left; the Three Lights are still really popular, they were probably sold out a long time ago."

The restraunt doors slid aside as a costomer stepped in. His head moved around as if he were searching for something here. Unazuki greeted the gentleman from the kitchen where she was gathering the food for Rei's table. The girl at the podium asked him how many were with him and he replied that his table had been already seated, pointing to the table the five girls were sitting at. She smiled at him and allowed him to seat himself. As he approached the table of girls he could hear them arguing about how they were going to see the Three Lights concert this evening. He smiled lightly. It pleased him to see that they were so intent on seeing his concert. "I couldn't help overhearing your conversation, and I believe these will be useful to you." he pulled five tickets to the concert out of his jacket and lowered his sunglasses on the bridge of his nose, "long time no see... Odango."

A collaborative voice resounded around the table, "Seiya!"

He winked and sat the tickets on the table for them, deciding to take a seat beside Serena. She wrapped him in a tight hug, "Seiya! I missed you so much!"

The pop sensation smiled, "It's nice to hear I was on your mind in my absence, Odango."