Chapter 3


Rei began meditating again seeing flashes of various visions about her friends and their soon-to-be happy endings. She could see Ami holding her new baby girl with Zach kissing both the mother and child's forehead. She saw Makoto assisting Nathan around her apartment making sure he was safe transitioning to different sections of her home. She saw Minako and Kendal announcing to the team of warriors that whey would soon be expecting a baby. And she saw Usagi's brilliant Moon Kingdom. It was completely restored to it's glorious perfection just as Artemis planned for it's reconstruction.

She then saw various flickers in the flames that gave her hints towards her future... blond hair, a playful smile, gentle kisses, and deep-blue eyes that cared about her alone. She also saw a toddler being assisted by the tall man, a little girl with black pigtails and deep blue eyes. The young girl looked just like the Priestess as a babe...

She felt her body awaken once more from the trance, noticing something falling from her tearducts. She raised a shaky hand to her cheeks and felt tears falling from her face.

Did that vision really affect her that much?

"See something sad?"

She felt her entire body jump at the unexpected voice. She became startled again when she saw Jay sitting right next to her, a bouquet of flowers beside where he rested. He was dressed in his business suit and tie having recently left the office. He handed them to her carefully and gave a respectful bow, "Please forgive my lack of response and tact yesterday. I should have not drunk so much sake yesterday evening after the Warrior Meeting."

She looked at the red roses in her hand not quite understanding what he was asking her. Her violet eyes returned to his apologetic features.

Never the less, she did see the sincerity in his features. "I accept your apology," she replied not quite sure what would happen or what he really wanted to ask her. Most men who brought women flowers gave it as a gift to butter up women before asking of a special request.

His remorseful gaze shifted and turned into one of hope as he bowed once more his head quickly, "I have a reservation for both of us at a foreign steak house this evening. They import the best beef from the other side of the world." His blue orbs began to twinkle as he gave a handsome grin, "What do you say?"

Rei paused. If she knew which steak house he was referring to, it was nearly impossible to get a reservation there unless you booked your table a year in advance. That's how exclusive the food was there... and he was inviting her to one of Tokyo's finest?

"I'm still in my priestess clothing. Will I even have time to dress?"

The business man smirked, "Come in those clothes or transform into Sailor Mars! I'm sure we would be a specticle if we walked the streets of Tokyo in our warrior uniforms..."

The priestess raised an eyebrow, "How much time do we have till we need to be there?"

He adjusted his designer wrist watch on his arm, "We have about an hour."

She nodded her head thinking to herself that an hour was DEFINITELY NOT enough time for her to get dressed with make-up. "I really wish I had a day to prepare for this," replied Rei sarcastically crossing her arms.

He gave her a devilishly handsome smile, "How about your princess dress? Just a small transformation will quickly allow you to look like you spent hours getting ready."

She raised a finger up and opened her mouth before stopping to think.

He's right... she mentally contemplated.

"I'll give you credit for this one Jay," spoke the priestess. "But next time, give me a 24-hour heads up."

He nodded to her, "Yes ma'am I will." Mentally, the Shittenou was relieved that indeed she opened the door to a 'next date'. His memories of old began to flash in his mind of the days they spent together in the different palaces, fields, market areas, and even in their own living quarters. He couldn't imagine a happier time than when he was with her and she by his side... until his memories blanked out just before the fall of the Silver Millenium.


As the new couple walked in sync with each other, the woman began to feel a bit self conscious. Never before had she walked out in public with her princess dress. It had been laced with rare materials only found on Mars. As it was draped over her curves, she could see why many men fell headover heels and attempted to court her back during the Millenium. The fire showed her the instances several months back. Yet, Jadeite was not like the other men. She knew him first as a brother-in-arms who loyaly protected the Earthen Prince. As time went on, she saw glimpses of his pestering and jeering. She saw instances where she would set his clothes on fire or melt his favored weapons because he went a little too far with the teasing.

Her violent gaze turned up to the man as he stopped his gait. He began speaking to the host standing outside of the exclusive restaurant and showing his identification as proof of his reservation. Rei spied that there were at least fifteen other people waiting outside on benches or chairs waiting for a seat to open up. It surprised her when Jay began leading her into the place where an exclusive and private table waited. She was very surprised at the view they had; they sat beside a large glass window that overlooked the sea and setting sun.

Her breath was taken away at the beauty.

"Beautiful," he finally spoke to her.

She turned her attention back to him, seeing his eyes staring only at her. She nodded back to the setting sun and smile, "This view is amazing Jay."

"It is," he replied back.

She quirked an eyebrow returning to his gaze. It hadn't moved, but his eyes flickered something new in them. She couldn't quite tell. "I mean the sunset," she muttered almost feeling a bit self-conscious and... nervous?

His smile widened, "And I'm referring to you."

She really, really wanted a fan at that moment. Why was it burning up so much?

He broke his gaze away from her when the host bowed to them and presented two glasses of champagne. "Would you like our menu's at this time Mr. Jefferson or should we bring out the usual?"

"A menu, please," he spoke.

Rei was surprised to see how business-like he was, how he could change his tone, posture, and to an extent his authority.

"You eat here often?" questioned Rei trying to keep this all positive. The last thing she wanted was for him to make another sarcastic remark. She knew that temper of hers could only handle so much before they became a spectacle to those around.

"Whenever I am in town," he answered back with a smirk, "Though in recent days it seems I am spending a lot more time here in Tokyo."

"I wonder why," she replied back beginning to sip on the champagne.

They were handed a simple menu with only three choices for the evening. She was tempted to know the prices of each menu item, but they were nowhere printed on the paper. She immediately got the sense that whatever Jay was paying for would be a small fortune for any normal person. That gave her the hint that he must really be loaded with cash.

Not that it impressed her, but it made her realize that he was really good in the area of business.

Jay already knew what he wanted, but he pretended to look at the menu for Rei's sake. When she asked him, "What would you recommend?"

He pointed to the third menu option on her menu. "That's my personal choice every time I come," he spoke confidently. He saw her turn up to the waiter and give her order. He also requested for the 'usual' appetizer. When the menus were returned to the server, Jay returned his attention back to the woman before him. If it were not for her hair covering her forehead, he would see the faint red glow of the Mars symbol on her forehead. She looked just like she did back in the Silver Millenium, dress and all!

He began thinking about to his friend Zachariah as he casually sipped his champagne. Perhaps if he could get Rei to drink a bit much this evening, would she be insistant and forceful in them getting married that night? He sure hoped so if that were the case!

He saw he look back out at the setting sun, her eyes soaking in the beauty and radiance of the evening. He was very thankful that she agreed to come this evening.

"So, Rei," he began pulling her back his gaze. "Have you planned anything for this Sunday?" Jay knew tomorrow was the rehersal dinner for Kendal and Minako's wedding, and Saturday was the actual event. A few select men and women from around the globe would be coming to this exclusive union.

He saw her eyes shift to the ceiling as if thinking mentally of the days to come, "So far, nothing is planned other than Meditating."

"Then would you be interested in going with me out of the city to a smaller town? There's a spa resort that I think you might find rather rejuenating."

"I'll think about it," spoke Rei with a small smile on her red lips. The waiter brought over the appetizer for them to share. Jay gave his devilish smirk and lifted a hand offering her the first taste of the food. She politely accepted.

Within very little time, and some light chatter between the two, their dishes were brought over. The sun set over the horizon which allowed the low-lighting of the restaurant to cast a romantic glow over those enjoying their evening and meals. It was in this light that Rei began to admire the man sitting before her. She usually did not give him the time of day; it was in her nature to completely ignore any male who would show her any type of interest. Yet, she was amazed at how easily Jay seemed to slip past her radar and right into her heart.

She admited that he was a very strong and powerful warrior on the battlefield. He was by far stronger than she, but her intellect and wit would give him a decent run for his money. She was aware how forceful he could be, but he never approached her that way. No. He was very careful with how he spoke to her (yes, he teased her, bit it was never the authoritarian he could become) and when they would train during times of peace. Both knew there was an enemy planning to make its attack, she saw it several months ago, but the feeling of he intentionally being gentle with her in a very caring manner made her think twice about this strong warrior.

She saw him sip his drink, which had already been replenished two times already. She wasn't sure how many times they refilled her drink either. She did begin to feel a little buzz in her mind though. She gave a contented sigh. The man across from her did notice such and smiled at her, "Why such a sigh?"

"I haven't been this relaxed in such a long time," she answered back. Though her speech wasn't slurred, her mind started to feel the pull.

He waved to the server, "I think we are finished with drinks for the evening, but we would like dessert. Your finest."

The waiter bowed again and went off to place the order.

"You kind of remind me of someone I used to know," spoke Rei off handedly as she polished off the rest of the champagne. "This man named Kaidou..."

That made Jay's ears perk up. He felt a small grip in his heart as she began speaking of another. Was he perhaps someone who had previously pursued this tight-lipped priestess?

"He... he was a charmer. But everytime I looked at him..." she looked into the Shittenou's blue, blue eyes, "I would see you."

The grip immediately fell off of his heart as it began to swell and beat faster.

"Don't give me that look," she complained turning her eyes away, "I would see you... as you were in the Silver Millenium before the destruction of the Moon Kingdom. It was like... we had some sort of history or past together." She gave a bitter smile rubbing her forehead for a second, "I know it sounds foolish, but I wish I remembered. I see glimpses of the past, present, and future... but the Silver Crystal did a number on us Senshi to make sure our memories were not unlocked until the time was right."

She felt her hand gripped in his from across the table top. She was caught off guard when he began to use his thumb to massage the top of her hand. "Is it the right time for you to remember?"

"I-I don't know. Part of me desires to know, but the other side is afraid of what truth may be revealed."

Jay could see that fear in her eyes. Under that fire and fight she always used as a wall to protect herself, he began to see her for who she was... who he remembered when she promised herself to him, and he promised himself to her a lifetime ago.

"It's not as scary as you may think," he encouraged, his voice changing from what she was used to.

She gave a small smile in return and looked at her empty, glass fluke. "I really wish I had another drink."

He gave a hearty chuckle, "I think you've had your fill for the evening. I don't want you to make any rash decisions while intoxicated."

She gave a small laugh, "You don't want me to pull an Ami and drag you to the courthouse, eh?"

He smirked, "Only if that's what you really want to do."

Her cheeks became rosy as a smirk crossed her features, her voice teasing, "I'm sure Minako would be pissed off if we married before her big day."

This perked up his interest. His shock and awe was held back inside perfectly. All she saw was his smirking lips. He decided to go with the conversation, "She'd just have to get over it."

Rei shook her head, "I couldn't do that to her. And Usagi's is a few weeks after hers. No... not then either..."

He seriously couldn't believe that she was contemplating this. Was he really this close to getting his love back into his arms?

"Why not this Sunday then, before we go to the Resort?" he half-jokingly suggested. "I can teleport us to Vegas and we can get married by Elvis," he teased.

Rei raised an eyebrow, "Be married by Elvis?"

He shrugged his shoulders wondering if she would entertain such a thought.

She shook her head, "And here I was thinking I was crazy for suggesting us being married so soon. But that one..." she pointed her finger at him with a smirk, "That one takes the cake. Being married by Elvis! Hah! Oh, what a hoot."

Jay felt his ego deflate and his excitement dying down. Perhaps she wasn't as convinced as he was that they would be perfect together just as in days of old. He had to take a mental breath and think things through, all with the smile and jest still on his face. He had to mentally remind himself and his heart that she was on their first date, and it took eight months to get to this point. He was going a lot faster than he did back in the Silver Millenium, which was a huge plus, but it was still a very tedius process. The desserts were presented to them both, and Rei's eyes lit up at the delicacy. As she began to savor the dessert, he mentally told himself... All in due time.


Author's Note: Happy Thanksgiving! My gift to you all. We didn't quite get 12 reviews, but 11 people responding? WOW! Love y'all guys! Yes, it's a little more romance and fluff in this one, but the next chapter will definitely be more humorous... I think...

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