Note: I know I myself sometimes hate notes and disclaimers and usually go straight to reading the story skipping the aforementioned pieces of writings, but I know I have to add those myself for the sake of the story.
Namely, I finally got hit by the fact that not developing other characters properly and leaving them just mentioned here and there would not be fair somehow…
Therefore NOTE No1 would be that the story might take up on length cause of my all-characters development, while the NOTE No2 would be - I decided to mold story into multi fandom story for the sake of paying respect to many things and characters I like. So beside Sailor Moon and Xena which are the basics of the story and already woven CSI and Criminal Minds characters in the story with Within Temptation to add the flavor, there would probably be characters from the tv show Sanctuary threw in at some point and…dunno… whatever else my mind may come up with along the way.
Thnx for understanding :D Do not, I repeat, do not kill me for that cause I cannot help myself being in love with various things ^^

Las Vegas Springs Preserve, March, 12th, 2012, 5:30pm

Warm March sun was bathing the 180 acres of Las Vegas Springs Preserve natural habitat where Ami and Makoto liked to spend most of their spare time together, when away from tours, gigs, rehearsals and many additional activities they were wrapped up in all the time, seemingly never able to get out of their busy schedule. Today Rei accompanied them, being in need of some company and off the busy Vegas streets, after heated argument she had with Minako in the early afternoon.

˝This has never happened before, Rei. So, why is she that much upset?˝ , inquired Makoto, sad to see one of her best friends shattered and unable to gather herself for hours already. Ami walked by her side, fingers intertwined with her lover´s hand that held her close in brunette´s gentle embrace, and she silently observed Rei, letting Makoto be the one who spoke with their best friend.

˝I think it all stems from her bad experience with men throughout her life˝, Rei replied somewhat absentmindedly. ˝She always had to prove herself to her father for whom everything she had done had never been enough, than to Alan, and you know how it ended… And she is scared out of her wits that her performance during the concert opening won´t be good enough in contrast to the WT guitarists, only because they are male. I tried to reason with her, because I do understand her fear, but she wouldn´t listen and that threw us into the argument. She acts like we didn´t meet with them and like they didn´t show us support and especially complimented her on the performance she had that day.˝

˝Rei, she is with Michiru at the moment, right?˝ , chirped blue haired genius girl from the protective embrace Makoto was holding her in during their walk through the Springs park.
On Rei´s silent nod Ami continued:˝Then you know there is truly nothing to worry about. Whenever Minako is upset she talks to any of us beside you, and you know that usually Michiru is the one to resonate with her the best. So, you ll see that once you are home tonight, Minako will be her old self again. Just give her time and space and show her again that you are always there for her. You were always there to catch her whenever she was about to fall throughout the course of this life, and we all know you will always be there for her no matter what. You are the one that should not be worried at all, Rei.˝

˝But again, buddy, thank you for talking to us and sharing with us the burden that troubled you. You know that it means a lot to Ami and me, that you are not closing it all in and building walls again. We are glad that you trust us and feel free to be open around your family, Rei, ˝ added Makoto warmly when they halted to a stop before heading inside the Springs library where Ami needed to borrow some books for the exam she was preparing.

˝I know guys,˝ was all she added with a modest smile and in silent gratitude for being able to have such amazing friends closer than a family could have ever been to her.

At the same time in Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Marine Life Gallery

Minako felt almost completely calmed after spending time with Michiru volunteering for children in the Natural History Museum. Both she and Michiru were on the same wave length when it comes to children as they like to spend time with them a lot, and they felt both free and calm surrounded by those inquisitive heads and innocent smiles. But her worry hadn´t completely dissipated and she still felt like being choked by the prospect of failing Michiru and band on that grand day they are all so eagerly waiting for.

˝Should I remind you, young lady, that Ruude and Robert were impressed by your solo performance and the performance of the bend when we finally met them? Jeroen was, too, but you saw how silent and withdrew he can be and that was the only reason he hadn´t uttered a word. Not to mention he was smitten by you completely, and don ´t try to deny it. I´m pretty sure if looks could kill, Rei´s could had killed him back then˝, Michiru finished her elaboration laughing heartily.

˝Well, am not a goddess of love for nothing˝, replied Minako with her trademark hair swing over her shoulder.

˝Oh, I m sure Rei would be truly happy to hear this, blondy˝, added Michiru in mock irony.

Their easy banter and Michiru´s encouraging words lifted Minako´s spirit finally, she couldn´t help herself but pull her friend into tight embrace showing Michiru just how thankful she was for everything the singer did for her that afternoon in order to restore her self-esteem.

Surrounded by such love, Minako knew that she would never be able to fail her friends, the only true and closest family she ever had. She would do anything to see them happy, safe and loved all the time, cause that is what friends are for, that is what families are for.