Chapter 1: The Confusion
The blue aqua haired woman awoke on what could possibly be the best day she could think of, March 6th. It was her birthday and she could not think of anything better than spending it with her family and closest friends. Michiru blinked a few times adjusting to the sunlight hitting her face. Sitting up she stretched her arms straight up above her head letting out a small yawn. A sharp pain reached her head giving her a slight headache. She groaned, reaching up to feel where the pain was coming from. She gently touched the back of her head with the tips of her fingers to her surprise not only did she have a headache but she also had a huge bump on the side. Sitting up on her bed she looked around confused of the night before, she couldn't remember when she changed or even came into her room to sleep.
Michiru pulled the covers off to see she was wearing a light blue silk nightgown. "That's odd…." She was interrupted by a soft knock on the door. "Come in." She called out loud enough for the person to hear her.
In came running in a small girl of black hair and purple eyes followed by an elegant woman with emerald green hair and wine colored eyes.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHIRU-MAMA!" The small girl cheered jumping onto the bed giving Michiru a hug.
Michiru giggled embraced the small girl tightly. "Thank you, Hotaru. You always know how to brighten up my mornings."
"I'm sorry about this. I tried to keep her out so you can sleep a little longer but Happy Birthday, Michiru." The taller woman chimed in.
"That's fine Setsuna I was already awake before you knocked on the door." Michiru responded, caressing Hotaru's hair gently.
Setsuna smiled softly looking down at Hotaru, "Hotaru, you should get Michiru-Mama's present. Do you remember where we hid it?"
"Yes I do, Setsuna-mama. You are going to love it Michiru-mama" The small girl turned between her two mothers. She jumped off the bed and ran quickly out the room.
Setsuna smiled taking a seat on Michiru's bed. "How are you feeling? I'm sorry about what happened between you and Haruka last night. I'm sure she will be back before your anniversary dinner."
Michiru looked at Setsuna with a raised eyebrow highly confused. "What are you talking about, Setsuna? Who even is Haruka?" Michiru let out a small laugh. "Is this suppose to be a birthday joke?"
Setsuna looked back at Michiru with a puzzled look. "Are you? You must be pretending to have a good day. I get it." Setsuna laughed with Michiru.
"I'm back!" Hotaru ran back into the room with a medium sized box, wrapped with lavender paper and a red ribbon curled in all different directions. "Sorry I took long." She put the present on the bed pushing it towards Michiru, quickly after she hopped onto the bed. "Haruka-Papa called, she said she will be here in time for breakfast." Hotaru turned to Michiru. "Guess what Michiru-mama, we are having PANCAKES with Chocolate CHIPS!" Hotaru could not help containing her excitement since they rarely has dessert items for breakfast.
"That is wonderful, Hotaru. I enjoy pancakes." Michiru smiled looking down at the gift that was placed in her lap.
"OPEN IT! MICHIRU-MAMA!" Hotaru shouted in a whine, patiently waiting for Michiru to open the gift.
Michiru laughed, slowly pulling the ribbon off. She carefully ripped the wrapping paper off and tossed it to the side. She looked at the nicely decorated box before her. It was a pearl white with gold strips covering the edges. She pulled open the lid and inside was an elegant white dress that was placed in the center of light blue tissue paper. She quickly pulled it out the box, standing up to let the gown fall flowingly. Her smiled brightened the room a her laughter echoed in the room. "This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you very much for this." She looked back down at the dress smiling brightly. A knock came from the doorway interrupting everyone's gaze away from Michiru and the dress and over to the the blonde woman standing in the doorway.
The room was silent for a few moments as everyone exchanged their own looks with one another. "Happy birthday, Michi." Haruka spoke interrupting the silence. She smiled softly , holding a bouquet a red roses.
Michiru looked at Haruka with a blank gaze. She smiled . "Thank you." she responded politely'...but who are you and why are you calling me Michi?" She was confused on who this person was and how she knew the nickname only her old middle school friend has ever called her.
Hotaru and Setsuna turned their heads quickly to Michiru. They shared a glance with each other and looked towards Haruka.
Haruka walked over to Michiru smiling softly. "Oh come on Michi. Don't play this game today." Haruka walked to the side of the room where Michiru was standing.
"I'm sorry but I really don't know who you are." Michiru looked over to Setsuna with a signal for 'what the heck' and 'help' look. "Is this a friend of yours Setsuna? Setsuna raised an eyebrow and shook her head. "This is your friend Michiru…...your very good friend."
Haruka chuckled looking at Michiru. "Oh? I see what you are doing. Maybe I can help you remember." She placed her right hand on Michiru's cheek, caressing her cheek softly with her thumb. Haruka winked and leaned in for a kiss.
Michiru's face changed quickly from a smile to an angry shock. As Haruka moved in closer she leaned back as far away as she could. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Her voice cracked within the yell. She pushed Haruka back with full force giving distance between them. "HAVE YOU GONE MAD?! I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHO YOU ARE!" She took a few steps back away from Haruka holding the dress closely to protect her.
Everyone stopped and stared at Michiru who was hiding away in the corner. Setsuna stood up with Hotaru following her movements beside her. Setsuna smiled looking down at Hotaru, "Hotaru how about you take Haruka Papa into the kitchen and check on the breakfast, okay?" She was trying to keep a positive mood to keep the peace.
Hotaru glance back up at Setsuna nodding in agreement. "Come Haruka papa!" She cheered skipping over to Haruka. She grabbed the taller woman's hand who just stood frozen in shock. Hotaru pulled Haruka constantly until she got her out the door.
Setsuna smiled closing the door behind them. She walked over to Michiru taking the dress from her and gently placing it on the bed over the wrapping paper. "Michiru…." She paused placing a hand on Michiru's left shoulder. "What is going on? Why are you acting like this towards Haruka, especially on a day like today?"
Michiru's shoulder relaxed feeling Setsuna's touch. She always thought it was odd that Setsuna had a way to relax her no matter how upset she felt. Michiru made eye contact with Setsuna with a bewildered look. "Setsuna, did you not see your friend? He was trying to make a move on me! I did not do anything wrong, this is all that freaks fault!" She snapped at the end frustrated just thinking about the current event.
Setsuna flinched her hand back when Michiru snapped. She couldn't help what she was hearing. "Did you just say Haruka was a man?" She watched Michiru's body language carefully to see if anything changed in her mood.
"That freak is a man! He just tried to kiss me! Not only did e just kiss me but he also ruined my birthday morning and I refuse to see him! What was the name again..Haruka right? That is kind of a girls name but he looks like a guy and most definitely has a voice of a guy so he is a guy." She stopped in the middle of her frustrating monologue to take a calming breath. "I'm sorry, Setsuna but I do not want you friend here."
Setsuna blankly stared at Michiru who looked back a her with a scrunched nose. "I...I will let him know. I will tell Hotaru to come and bring you breakfast in bed." Setsuna walked towards the door and before opening it. She stopped in her tracks turning around taking one quick glance at Michiru who was admiring her dress once again. She walked out of the room and to the kitchen where the Haruka and Hotaru here sitting at the table. Setsuna sighed leaning back again the kitchen counter.
When hearing Setsuna, Haruka jumped out of her seat without a second thought. In a split moment she was already in front of Setsuna with each both of her hands on her shoulders. Haruka gave Setsuna a spine-chilling stare. "What in the hell is happening with her, Setsuna! Whis is she acting like such a-a b…." She paused unable to finish her sentence.
Setsuna sighed and shook her head softly. She paused for a long moment scanning Haruka's emotions in her eyes. "...I-I don't think Michiru remembers who you are."
Haruka took a step back away from Setsuna. Her face was nothing but a petrified appearance from the information she just received. "...what?" Was all that she could say as her mind blew up in all different directions. She walked back to the table taking her seat. "Are you sure?"
Setsuna walked over to Haruka and kneeled before her. "I think we need to talk in private once you get settled."