A/N I apologize to the Japanese language I don't know it but I try to use it whenever i can. I'm sure my translations are all messed up. Gomen.

Thanks to everyone to reviewed. I hope you enjoy Chapter 2!!

Chapter Two:

Soft pieces of fresh grass tangled into aqua tresses as Michiru lay in the field. The sky above her was a whisper of blue as the sun rose slowly to the south. Without thought Michiru moved her arm to her right, reaching carelessly for something. Realizing her object wasn't near she shifted her weight and gazed to her right. 'Haruka?' she said surprising a giggle, remembering her lovers game of hide and seek. 'I don't want to play today.' Michiru smiled getting to her knees as she slowly hunted out her lover. 'Haruka.' she called a little louder. When no answer came Michiru pulled her face into a pout. Lifting the hem of her dress she stood and watched as the sun lit the isles around her. Neptune in the dawn was beautiful, rolling hills of soft green meadows casing the waters of aqua and silver. To the north the castle Kaiou. 'Ha Ru Ka!' Michiru called. Still no answer came. 'Oh where is she?' the aqua haired princess frowned stomping through the green field toward the large stone castle.

'Good morning Michiru.' the sing song voice of her mother played against the breaking breeze of dawn.

'Mama, have you seen Haruka?' Michiru smiled bowing gracefully to her queen.

'Have I seen who?' her mother smiled. 'Oh Michiru, your childish games are cute but take heed, soon you will be queen.' Michiru stood straight glaring at her mother.

'Mama, Haruka is my dearest friend. Princess of Uranus. Have you seen her?' she said sternly and without question.

'Michiru, the princess of Uranus died years ago.' her mother scolded. 'You know the ball is this weeks end. Honestly Michiru.'

'The princess dead? Mama but what about my betrothal?' Michiru stammered.

'My dear child, you should never worry of such things. Your father and I have been in talks with the King and Queen of Earth and they are more then happy to have you for a Queen. You will marry Mamoru at the start of term.' Her mother ended her sentence with a soft kiss to Michiru's cheek. 'Now hurry child, change for the day. You've been in the field all night and smell of it.' Michiru nodded slowly as she headed for her chambers, her mind racing. A life without Haruka, was no life at all.

'Ohayo Michiru-san!' the bubbly voice of the moon princess echoed against the halls of the palace. Michiru shuttered to herself before painting a smile on her face and greeting the princess.

'Ohayo Princess Serenity.' Michiru bowed.

'We're meeting the Prince today.' Serenity smiled pushing her short pig tails off of her shoulder. 'He's going to be your King.'

'Hai, that is the plan.' Michiru frowned taking pace with the young moon princess.

'Do you think he will be kind?'

'I have heard that he is.'

'And handsome?' Serenity asked stopping. Michiru turned to face the princess, her eyes slowly falling to the ground.

'I suppose he will be Princess.'

'Hai, he must be.' Serenity smiled. 'Now I get confused, was he to marry Princess Haruka or was it that Princess Haruka was to become Queen of Neptune? No that wouldn't work, you'll be queen of Neptune.' Serenity rambled stopping as she caught the look of sadness from Michiru. 'Gomen Michiru.'

'Nani I'm fine Princess. Haruka was betrothed to the throne of Neptune long before she was born. She was to be my partner. My queen in assist. As I would be to Uranus.'

'No one speaks of her death.' Serenity said softly.

'I often forget she is gone.'

'By the start of term you'll be wed to the Earth Prince, everything will be well Princess Michiru, you'll see.'

...

Haruka brushed the warm damp cloth against Michiru's face as the baby cooed in the bassinet next to her. 'She's starting to teeth.' Haruka said off handed. 'And her hair is coming in. She's got an aqua hue I'm sure you'll enjoy.' she rung the cloth into a bowl before dampening it again. 'Serena wants to get a play date set up as soon as possible now that she's pregnant with Chibi-usa. I don't think Umiko will be a huge fan of Chibi-usa. '

'How is she?' a voice startled Haruka. 'Gomen Haruka-san.' Mako smiled slipping into the room.

'The same.'

'Can I help?' Mako asked setting down a small basket of lunch and lifting Umiko into her arms.

'Ne.' Haruka sighed looking over Michiru's body. 'They took her off the respirator, she's alive and they figure she's coherent just, asleep.'

'Must be a good dream' Mako smiled.

'Must be.' Haruka nodded.

..

'Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the king and queen of Earth Yochi and Kyuuka, with their son Prince Endymion.' Michiru stood next to her parents as the king and queen of earth ushered their son to his place. Few noticed the look of defeat on his face as he glanced to Michiru. Hours the prince and princess danced, hours they chatted among their future disciples. And hours they sat in a tormented lie. Finally as the clouds grew dark and the ale ran thin the Queen of Neptune announced they would be leaving the Prince and Princess to better acquaint, alone.

'Gomen Princess.' Endymion spoke softly shutting the door to his chambers. Michiru sighed stepping onto the over sized bed. 'I have no interest in offending you, but I also have no interest in becoming your husband.'

'You don't need to apologize Endymion, I have no interest in being your wife.'

'My heart grows for only one.' Endymion smiled taking the space next to Michiru.

'Hai, I should think it is Princess Serenity?' Michiru grinned.

'Hai.'

'I shall tell them I rejected you.' Michiru smiled.

'They'll be angry.'

'Seikai.'

'Arigato Michiru-san' Endymion said slowly.

'Hai.' Michiru smiled.

Dark angry clouds formed above the sweet green field Michiru lay in. Tears made their way down her cheek to rest on the curve of her neck. 'Watashi hazure Haruka.' she choked wrapping her arms around her body. 'Haruka.' she said again tears flowing faster her voice getting louder. 'Haruka!' Raindrops landed around her, soaking her dress as she lay. Violent sobs shook her body as she screamed 'Haruka!'

'Haruka!'

The scream from Michiru tore through the halls of the hospital. Haruka stood frozen in her place next to Michiru's bed, Makoto held Umiko close as they stare in wonderment.

'HARUKA!' Michiru screamed again, her arms unconsciously hugging her body.

'I'm here.' Haruka said placing her hand over Michiru's. 'I'm here, baby just open your eyes.' she added with urgency.

'Haruka.' Michiru sobbed.

'Open your eyes Michiru, I'm here. I'm right here.' Haruka slid into Michiru's bed, pulling her lover close. 'Just open your eyes.' she cooed.

The rain pounded harder as Michiru cried, her body warm from the grass around her. 'Oh Haruka. Why did you leave me?' she asked aloud letting the rain soak her.

'I'm right here.' she heard deep in the distance.

'Haruka?' Michiru called, sitting up to follow the voice. Her legs wouldn't move, her body wouldn't listen. 'Haruka!' she said again, louder. 'HARUKA!'

The light was bright, burning her eyes as she forced them open. Makoto came into view holding close to her a baby. 'Haruka?' she tried her throat sore and rough.

'Michiru.' Haruka said slowly, turning to look into the eyes of her lover.

'Nani?' Michiru asked as Haruka's arms folded around her hugging her tightly as doctors and nurses filled the room pushing Haruka and Makoto out. 'No Haruka, don't leave. Haruka.' Michiru tried to pull away from the doctor her arms reaching for Haruka, her legs, not moving. 'Naze!' she cried trying desperately to move her legs. 'Haruka, naze! Haruka!'