Definition of Terms (for those who doesn't know yet)

Shitennou – Shi: "four", Ten: "Heaven", Nou "King" / four heavenly kings

Daichi – Earth, Solid Ground

Tuxedo Kamen – Masked man wearing Tuxedo (kamen: "mask")

Ko – it is a Japanese horrific often used by lovers

Sensei – teacher, mentor


CHAPTER 2: LOVE IN FULL CIRCLE



A bright light shone upon the earth, all the people who were lost, all the planet guardians who were held captive; those who were supposed to be dead with their star seeds taken now arose again.

Nine glowing star seed crystals surrounded the crying princess, now floating naked with only wings to hinder her body from outsiders. Tears are running down her face as she sees off Sailor Galaxia who accompanies the rest of the revived seeds to their respective home.

She's lonely. She's alone. But the glowing crystals gave her warmth. Slowly taking the figures of her friends who she thought was lost forever. All are praising her courageous act. All are proud because of her successful fight. She saved everyone. It was really hard to take in; the feelings are too unbearably great. She couldn't believe, not until a golden star seed stood in front of her, turning into the one person she had promised to share the rest of her life with. He hugged her tightly, his cape now covering the rest of her. Everyone is happy. Now the world is in true peace.

Just when they are about to use their combined powers to save and reconstruct what's left of Tokyo, four gem stones lit up from Tuxedo Kamen's pocket. Each rose into the air just in front of them. One shone a beautiful pink color, the other a subterranean blue sparkle, the third with deep green glow and the last like a blazing lime.

Slowly, four figures appear from each stone. Each is evolving into a human form. The lime colored one grew into a man. He's eyes are blue-grey and his hair short and blonde. He kneeled in front of Tuxedo Kamen and Sailor Moon, "I'm you humble servant, Jadeite, Heavenly King of the Far East."

Surprised took over the rest of the scouts as well as the sailor stars who are looking up to them from the ground. Just then, the deep green colored stone grew into one taller and about a year older than the first. His hair is of wavy, dark auburn (reddish-brown) that reaches just past his shoulders. He went down on his knees, his reddish brown eyes look solemnly at the people in front of him, "I have come again to pledge loyalty to you my Lord." He set his eyes on the masked man. "I am Nephrite, the North American Heavenly King."

Feelings came rushing into Tuxedo Kamen's being. It's like finally recovering some treasure that was forcibly taken away from him. A flash of Blue light and another form appeared that looks like that of the same age as the sailor scouts about, "I am Zoisite, the Heavenly King of European division. I'll be honored to regain your confidence and trust in me, my Prince." His green eyes speak the truth of his words. The wind seems to play with his dirty-blonde, long and wavy hair tied back in a ponytail.

Following the changes of the other three, the last one finally took its turn. The stone's pink shade now deliberately changing into a man with silvery straight hair that reaches just past his shoulders and silvery-gray eyes full of regret. He bowed the lowest among the others and speaks in voice as cold as ice, "I am Kunzite, the Heavenly King of the Middle East. We have no right to be called your Shitennou the day we betrayed you and fell into the evil's trap, we will gladly take whatever punishment you have to give. Even if it is death, we will humbly accept."

Every single one of those watching is engrossed with the surprise that came up from the Princess' star seed. Not only are their lives given back from crystals, but also this Shitennou whom they thought would forever be sealed since their battle with Metallia.



"Why do I have to do this!" pouted Jadeite as he closed his book and rested his head above it, spreading his long arms in the table in front.

Some curious eyes now turned into him and the four others guys with him.

"You can't say that you know?" says Zoisite, trying to explain calmly as he flips his own book. "You see, everyone is giving their full efforts. We must study and train for the future. And besides, you're not the only one doing this. The princesses, the prince and the others are doing their best too."

Jadeite glared to Zoi and pointed his finger to Nephrite. "He isn't! He is enjoying every bit of these. It's just like a game and a past time to him!"

Nephrite took his eyes away from his own reading material. "I am doing this to train. It just so happens that I like what I'm doing."

Jadeite lifted his hand so as to stop Nephrite from continuing his piece, "Bachelor in Astrology? How could that help?" throwing his comrade a suspicious look.

"It helps a lot." He answered as a matter-of-factly. "Studying for management, politics, finance and governance are assigned to you and the others. It is my duty to study the outside of this planet and every thing that comes with it in order to be ready just in case we need it. It's also for security reasons."

Jadeite dismissed his friend. Just a little more and he's sure he won't stop blabbering. Instead, he looked at the dark-haired guy sitting beside him looking outside the window for about half an hour now. "Is there a problem Mamoru?"

Mamoru's mind wanders back to that time almost two years ago when these noisy people came back to life. They asked for forgiveness. The other one asked for punishment. He was so overwhelmed that he would just jump into them and give them a friendly hug and a pat in the back if only he hadn't remembered that his Usako is hidden naked under his cape.

He asked them to stand up and assist the others in fixing the casualties. He eventually clearly forgave them, knowing that it'll be harder for them to gain the girls' trust.

Finally, after those long year and months, they were able to coexist peacefully with each other… or at least they can act normally, if not really peacefully. He remembered how Rei smacked Jadeite with a broom for following her every move when they visited the Hino temple. He laughed soundly until a pair of hands clapped its way about half an inch fro his eyes.

"Hey, watch it!" he exclaimed and saw that the other three looked at him with worry on their face. "What's with the look?"

"What's with the spacing out and suddenly laughing part? If we don't know you enough we'll think you've gone mad!" said Neph with a smile now drawing on his face.

"You're not thinking of anything naughty, are you my prince?" He winked at Mamoru who suddenly flushed red.

"What are you talking about?" He snapped. "Anyway, I wonder if the girls are doing fine. They've been exhausting their selves for a while now." Worry fills his voice."

"That's right!" the short-cut blonde pouted again. "I haven't been able to catch Rei in front of the college gate where she used to pass everyday. She's always in a rush!"

The three can't help but beam at their friend's childishness.

"I just saw them at school today. They are doing great. Actually, I think they're becoming more and more stunning and graceful this passed few days. You know, we are in the same school right?" Zoi winked teasingly at Jadeite.

"You don't have to be so boastful just because you're a year younger!" he answered back.

Mamoru and Nephrite just laugh on the two when Motoki came over them, "Hey you guys! What's up? Fighting again I suppose?" he said as he look at the pair who been exchanging words like kids.

"Don't mind them", said Nephrite.

"Looks like you're missing a friend here huh?" he asked when he notice that the eldest among the guys is still not in sight. "How about another cup of coffee? Jadeite will need it if he wants to calm down and be able to understand the rest of Economics." He snickered.

The other gave their approval while the other just sigh and return his head and arms across the table when the Crown Arcade's door slides open. A tall stoic looking man appeared. He's wearing a Blue long sleeves, black pants and silver hair ties at his back.

Motoki gave a welcoming pat on the newcomers back, "Had a tough day Kunz?" he said mockingly.

"Two gang fights in the middle of the streets and one attempt of rape by a classmate. I can't believe what children these days are thinking." Kunzite whined still his voice tone not changing.

Everyone tried to suppress their laugh. They DEFINITELY don't want to trigger the wrath if it's him. However, poor Jadeite's comment didn't help.

"You're just too old to understand them. And their not children… you're being absurd!"

Before they knew it Zoi's books went flying towards Jadeite's face, "Yes they're not children… just a brat like you!" he said with an insulting smirk.

Sweat drops pour from the other guys as they struggle to change the topic. But just as a sign of betrayal, Motoki wavered and excused himself because 'he's still on his job'.

Aha! I know just the right topic for them to lighten up. Mamoru thought. "I wonder how the girls are doing… so, I heard you're becoming a bit too close to them aren't you?" he said with a wild grin.

Kunzite stayed silent now dinking from his newly served coffee. The other three however gave him their full attention.

"Mako-chan and I are doing good… she's really hard-headed but easy to persuade." He started with a smile, but then out of nowhere his face became dim. "In fact she is so persuadable that it pisses me off because guys can easily get her attention!"

Nephrite is really proud of his girl. He, among the others really did his best to win his princess back. It's been months of apologizing, explaining and proving that he IS worth her trust and love. Not to mention the punching and pouncing. He thought. And then, after he finally got her into his arms again, he sooner realized how she'd becoming more and more alluring. Well… I bet its all because of her coming into age. But still—what pisses him off is the growing number of guys hovering and unbelievable determined senpais who continued coming back. His face twitch.

The others laugh at his obvious misery. "Well--- at least you're getting somewhere. Rei used to put up with me before this whole training thing happened. I'd rather have her smack me than her not paying attention to me at all…. Most importantly, this Economics Exam just doesn't help!" Jadeite almost cried in frustration.

"How about you Zoi? I must say you are the luckiest of the all being in the same school as them." Mamoru continued, glad that his friends finally stopped brawling at each other.

Everyone stoop silent as the youngest of them stayed silent for a long time before giving a deep sigh. Even Kunzite is now paying attention to him.

"Obviously he hasn't made his move yet", said the eldest of them.

Nephrite looked serious, "You think he's still not a man enough to handle his love life?"

"No his just a coward", Whispered Jadeite.

"I'm not a coward!" bellowed Zoisite. "I just hadn't got the perfect chance. She knows I like her. I know this feeling is not one-sided either. But, it's been thousand of years ago…" He's face sullen and full of regret, "And then there's THAT!" He sighed in desperation.

"I think---"Mamoru began, dismissing his other shitennou "that there is no such perfect chance. There is always a chance. You just have to make it happen for it to be perfect." His voice is full of encouragement. "Besides, I think Ami-chan understands you perfectly well, seeing that she allows you to hang with her."

Zoisite sighed, "Well, I guess you're right."



Five exhausted girls stormed out off their Sado Training. They're too tired that they didn't even bother to change form their yukata. Their faces pale. No one tried to raise a conversation with another until they reached the Bus Station, rode the bus and had a proper seat for their worn out legs.

"Aya-sensei is a bit harsh today. She never let us out until we recite the basics correctly." complained Makoto. She always fond of cooking and related stuff but all this traditional thing is completely out of her league.

Ami smiled weakly, "Probably because we only have about 3 meetings left. She wanted us to leave as experts."

"Then, what will be next on the list that Setsuna gave us?" asked Minako who is now stretching her feet.

Ami looked at her mini computer and looked for the list that Setsuna told them that they should learn. "It'll be MICE training."

Usagi's eyes widened, horror-struck. "MICE training! Why do we have to train mouse? I'm scared of rodents!" she screeched, not bothering many heads that turned to her hysterics.

"Would you just calm down!" bellowed Rei. This does not help in her 'finally-a-break' moment.

Makoto grabbed Usagi's shoulder and forced her to sit down again as Ami explain the details. "No! Don't be ridiculous. Hear me out first okay…" she waited until Usagi seems to calm down a bit. "MICE mean Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events. So it basically means we'll have to learn how to prepare, organize and manage those."

"So that's what it is!" everyone nodded in unison.

The peer group continued talking about the schedules until they reached their stop and slowly loaded off the bus. Their movements are careful as to not ruin their yukata and to avoid tripping off.

Two slender hands clapped in delight. "I know!"

"What is it Usagi-chan?" Minako asked, her blue eyes shining in anticipation. She really missed her time of silence, sleeping, shopping, acting on theater or playing volleyball.

"Graduation is coming!" her eyes full of hope. She waited until her friends nodded in agreement "And Rei's birthday will be coming up as well…!"

"Just spit it out already!" spitted Rei.

"Beach! Celebrate! What else?" Usagi announced knowing that no one will object.

"You're really improving. I'm impressed!" Rei hissed. "We needed a break!"

"And what does that suppose to mean!" opposed the pigtailed blonde.

"I guess its okay." Makoto agreed. "At least we deserve it after months of various training…"

"…and before we devote ourselves to God and country! And MICE training for that matter!" pointed out Mina.

"Then it's settled!" shrieked their princess with a matching V sign on her fingers.

Their spirits have lifted on their foregoing plan. Their exhaustion doesn't seem visible as it is earlier. Smiles are now embedded in their lips and their eyes glowing like the sun. Their presence seems to fill the arcade the moment they step in.

Now, just a little sweet talk and I'm sure the guys would agree too… Usagi's smile doesn't seem to leave her beautiful face as she slid into a seat next to her Mamo-chan. This is going to be fun!


AUHTOR'S NOTE: Well... i've read and loved a lot of stories about how the shitennou came back to life that's why i won't be focusing about that here... i'll try to update soon... comments and suggestions are always welcome, especially REVIEWS guys! Thanks...