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Chapter 11

Home

After Amy, Lita, and Raye had been teleported to their planets, the rest of the scouts, knights, and generals attempted to keep busy to pass the time. Jasmine and Taylor worked with Trista, Amara, and Michelle on hotel business all day Saturday and Sunday. Holly, Serena, Mina, Zach, Jason, Nate, Kevin, Travis, Seth, and Dan all worked on their school work and got a bit ahead of the game. Chad was at the Temple most of the weekend helping Grandpa with chores. Andrew was scheduled to work both days so was at the Arcade for most of the weekend.

Each evening the group gathered together to train. Since all the girls had full access to their crystals, they were learning the best way to control and access the power. After the training Sunday evening, Amy, Lita, and Raye still had not returned from their trial.

"Shouldn't they be back by now?" Holly asked as everyone walked back to the house to clean up.

"The trial can take as long as necessary," Jasmine responded. "For now we need to go speak with Amy's mom and Raye's grandpa. Serena you and Mina go to see Amy's mom. She knows you girls the best. Use Luna's mind meld. Since she and Artemis were banished when they betrayed you Serena, you have access to Luna's powers. Chad since Grandpa is familiar with you; I want you to take Travis and Seth with you to the Temple. Seth, use the Sun Crystal to modify his memories."

"Of course," Serena, Mina, Chad, Seth, and Travis all said.

"We will continue to go about our days as normal," Jasmine continued. "If anyone asks about the girls, just tell them they are with family."

Monday was also uneventful for the group who was still waiting for Amy, Lita, and Raye to return. After school and work, they trained and patrolled. Some of them were starting to get concerned with the lack of attacks from the enemy. Michelle would check her Neptune Mirror multiple times a day looking for the enemy. Even Trista was checking the Gate of Time looking for any changes in the near future.

Tuesday

During the day, Andrew kept up his duties as manager of the Crown Arcade. He knew he was going to have to find additional help being as he would be training and protecting the Moon family. He had put a help wanted ad in the local paper and a sign in the window. At one point a group of guys came in and ordered food.

"I saw the help wanted sign," one of the guys with dark hair and hazel eyes said when Andrew brought out the food.

"Yeah," Andrew responded as he was handing out the orders. "I'm the manager, but I can't be here all the time so I need a couple more people to help pick up the slack."

"Can I get an application?" the guy asked.

"Sure, my name is Andrew," Andrew grinned. He was thrilled someone was interested in the position. "I'll grab the application and bring it over in a few minutes.

"Sounds great! My name is Dave. These are my foster brothers Matt, Rob, Scott, and Chris" Dave pointed to each of the guys who were sitting around the table.

"Nice to meet you," Andrew smiled. "I'll let you eat and I'll be back in a bit with the application. Anyone else want one?"

"Actually, I would like one as well if you are hiring multiple positions," the guy introduced as Matt answered. He had shaggy sand color hair and looked to be about as tall as Dave or Andrew.

"Sure," Andrew nodded and walked off. A few minutes later the bell over the door rang and he could hear the excited chatter of his cousin and sister from the Silver Millennium. When he looked up he saw all the high school students from their group were there. He couldn't help but spare a thought for the three girls who were still missing and hope they were doing ok. "Hey guys!"

"Hey, Andy," Serena and Mina ran up and gave him a hug while the rest of the group nodded back.

"Will you be having your usual?" Andrew asked but didn't bother to wait for an answer as he started working on the shakes.

"You know us too well, cousin," Travis laughed as he walked away taking some of the shakes to the groups table.

"Andrew, I hope you haven't already filled those positions," Rob chucked walking up to the large group.

"Oh, no, these are my family and friends." Andrew laughed. He then point to each as he introduced them. "Guys this is Rob, his brothers are going to apply. I really need some more help around here."

"Hi," Serena and Mina said immediately. They were the friendliest and could never pass up meeting someone new.

"Hello," Seth and Kevin stepped up behind the girls to make sure the new guy didn't try anything.

"Oh, and this is my cousin Travis," Andrew introduced Travis when he rejoined the group.

"It's nice to meet you," Travis held out his hand to shake Rob's but Rob just stood there staring.

"Prince Tranquility," Rob murmured. As soon as everyone heard what he said they surrounded Travis and Serena. Normal people didn't know about their past.

"Prince Robert," Serena squealed and launched herself at him, giving him a hug. As soon as she heard Rob call Travis by his royal name she remembered him. Seth and the Moon Guard tried to grab her, but as always she was too quick.

"Serena?" Seth asked worriedly.

"It's ok," Travis responded for his sister. "This is the Neptune Knight, Michelle's younger brother."

"Seth, remember what we talked about," Serena gently reminded him. She was still hugging Rob, but reached out to hold her loves hand.

"Prince Solaris," Rob bowed. "I remember, during the Silver Millennium, Princess Serenity couldn't stop talking about you after she was betrothed to Endymion. It's a pleasure to finally meet you."

"Oh, let's not bring up that," Serena said quickly. She was embarrassed by how much she had cried over losing her soul mate.

"Rob, remember to call us our civilian names when we aren't transformed," Andrew spoke up.

"We should call Michelle-mama and tell her we found him," Holly spoke from the groups table. After they realized Rob was not a threat Holly, Dan, Zach, Jason, Nate, Kevin, and Mina all went and sat down.

"Oh, we should surprise her," Mina chimed in. "Rob, you could come back to the house with us and surprise her! Michelle would be thrilled to see you again."

"That sounds good," Rob smiled at the group. "I just need to let my foster brothers know what's going on. We just moved to town."

"You should introduce us," Serena smiled at him. Rob took Serena's suggestion and waved his brothers over to the large group.

"Guys, these are some old friends of mine," Rob told his brothers when they walked up. Rob introduced everyone from his past first.

"Prince Chris, Prince Matt, Lord Scott, Lord David," Serena interrupted hugging each of them as she spoke their name. When Rob had introduced her and Travis, his brothers just stared like they knew the two but couldn't quite place where. It was then she realized who they were. "You found each other!"

"Princess Serenity, Prince Tranquility," the four started to bow but were stopped by Serena and Travis.

"While we are in our civilian forms, please don't stand on ceremony," Travis said.

"Yeah, we are just normal people," Serena chuckled.

"Oh Amara-papa and Trista-mama will be just as excited as Michelle-mama," Holly grinned. She remembered how the three outer scouts got along with the three outer knights back during the Silver Millennium.

"Oh, we could really play a trick on Jasmine, Taylor, Amara, Michelle, and Trista," Serena started thinking out loud. "I could walk in with the five guys but without anyone else."

"Amara would have a heart attack," Jason started laughing.

"I say go for it," Mina agreed.

"Ok," everyone else agreed and headed out of the Crown. Andrew was able to leave with them as Lizzie had shown up and was closing the Arcade this evening.

"When we get there, everyone else needs to stay outside for a bit," Serena reminded the group as they walked to the cars. "If you show up too soon, it may blow everything."

Home

"I'm home," Serena called as she walked into the house with Dave, Matt, Rob, Scott, and Chris. When they walked into the living room, the five guys surrounded her as they did when they would help guard her during the Silver Millennium. "Jasmine? Amara? Anyone home?"

"We're here," Michelle said walking into the living room with Amara. "Your sister, Taylor, and Trista will be down in a minute."

"Who the hell are you?" Amara demanded. She took one look at the guys standing with Serena and immediately went on the defense.

"Oh, Amara, they are some new friends I met," Serena smiled. "I was walking home and ran into them. They were kind enough to escort me the rest of the way."

Outside, everyone could hear Serena and they were trying not to laugh out loud. Serena had purposely left the front door open so they could listen in.

"Jasmine," Michelle hollered. "You may want to get in here."

"What's going on?" Jasmine asked Michelle. She hadn't quite made it into the living room so she didn't see Serena and the guys.

"Serena," Trista gasped when she walked into the living room with Jasmine and Taylor. "Where are the others?"

"Oh, some went ahead to the Crown and I was waiting for Mina, Kevin, Holly, and Dan, but they got held up at school so I decided to walk home and ran into these guys. They were nice enough to walk home with me."

"Seth left you alone?" Taylor demanded. Something about this whole situation didn't sit right with him.

"I insisted he go with some of the guys," Serena thought quickly. "I figured he could use some guy time."

"Well, introduce your new friends," Jasmine said without emotion.

"That's all you have to say?" Amara demanded of the eldest Princess.

"Yes, Amara," Jasmine said. "These are Serena's friends. We will treat them as such."

"Thank you," Serena smiled brightly at her sister. She turned and laid a hand on each one's arm as she introduced them. "This is Dave, Matt, Rob, Scott, and Chris. Guys, this is my sister Jasmine and her husband Taylor and those three are Amara, Michelle, and Trista. They are close family friends."

"It's nice to meet you," Matt said while putting his arm around Serena. He knew this would make his sister livid.

"Remove your hands from her," Amara growled. Michelle put a hand on Amara's shoulder to try and calm her but it didn't work this time.

"Why should I sister?" Matt asked. "I'm just standing with the Princess."

"Do it because she is betrothed!" Amara hollered and went to attack Matt. She didn't even realize what he called her or Serena.

"Sister?" Trista demanded.

"Amara! He called you sister," Michelle spoke quickly to her lover.

"Come now, don't you remember us, sister?" Rob walked up to Serena's other side and asked.

"And you Trista?" Dave walked up behind Serena and rested a hand on her shoulder.

"Dave?" Trista whispered. "Is it really you?"

"Yes my dear," Dave smiled and went to his beloved.

"Rob?" Michelle walked towards her brother. "I can't believe it!"

"Believe it," Rob said while spinning her around. "I'm here to stay."

"Don't I get a hug, sis?" Matt asked Amara.

"After that display I should gut you," Amara glared at her brother for a full minute before breaking into a grin. "Get over here little brother."

"Lord Scott and Prince Chris," Jasmine smiled at the other two who had stood off to the side. "How are you boys?"

"We are well," Scott said.

"Where is my sister?" Chris asked.

"She, Lita, and Raye were stripped of their powers for betraying Serena," Taylor said.

"Amy would never betray Princess Serenity," Chris was confused.

"And Raye thought of Serenity as her sister," Scott spoke up about the Martian Princess.

"They both did as well as Lita and Mina," Jasmine said right as everyone else walked into the house. They all stumbled to a stop when Jasmine accused Mina of betraying Serena as well.

"So why is Mina here and the other three aren't?" Matt asked. When he heard the inner scouts had betrayed Serena he stood closer to her. His protective nature of the Moon Family was just as fierce as Amara's.

"Yeah," Rob and Dave also moved protectively around Serena.

"Mina chose to renew her oath when she was given the chance," Jasmine said. "Amy, Raye, and Lita did not. They are now going through the trial to prove themselves again."

"Will you be renewing your oaths?" Serena asked the five new men.

"Yes," all five of them nodded.

"Can you move in as well?" Serena was getting excited. Finally all of her brother's guards had been found. She hoped Seth would get to know them and become good friends. While it can be very frustrating having eight additional brothers, Serena appreciated each and every one of them for being with her and keeping Endymion away during the Silver Millennium.

"Yes we can," Chris answered. As soon as Serena heard the word yes she started squealing and jumping around.

"Calm yourself," Scott laughed.

"How is it you can just move in?" Kevin asked. He did recognize the men as Travis's guard but he thought it was a little too convenient.

"As we said before, we are foster brothers," Dave said. "Matt, Rob, Scott and I are all legal adults and Chris is 17. Our foster parents have agreed that we can all move in together. We were looking for a place and had taken a break for lunch at the Crown when we met everyone."

"I'm going to go for a walk," Seth said and left the house. He was getting tired of watching all the guys surrounding Serena. He knew she looked at all of them as brothers but it was still hard getting used to. He wasn't around during the Silver Millennium when Serena and Travis's guard became close friends. He was grateful they protected her from Endymion, but he was still jealous.

"I should go with him," Serena smiled to everyone. She left the house after Seth. "Hey, wait up!"

"Serena, what are you doing?" Seth asked. He figured she would want to get reacquainted with her friends.

"I was wondering if you would like some company on your walk," Serena smiled and reached for Seth.

"I would love your company," Seth put his arm around Serena's waist and just smiled. "I know you are just friends with them, but I do get jealous watching them hug and touch you."

"I'm sorry," Serena looked down. She had never meant to hurt Seth. It was just so hard to not show her affection for all those she cared for.

"Don't be sorry for being the kind, sweet, and caring girl I have fallen in love with," Seth touched Serena's chin to get her to look at him. Once she was looking at him, he leaned down and gave her a small kiss on the lips. "Come on, we should head back. I want to get to know all the guys you call brother."

"Thank you for being so understanding," Serena smiled and kissed him back.

Home

"Why'd Prince Solaris run off so quick?" Dave asked to the group.

"He's jealous," Dan chuckled. "You should have seen how he reacted when we got our memories back of me. He ran off and teleported away. Queen Aphrodite even appeared to help settle things."

"Well, my mother showed up for other reasons as well," Andrew interjected.

"So I've made a few mistakes," Seth said from behind Dan and Andrew.

"Ahhh..."Dan jumped.

"We train every evening at 6pm," Jasmine cut in to tell the guys before they got off on another tangent. "Travis can show you where your rooms will be and if you need help moving anything in, just let us know. I have to get some more work done so if anyone needs me I'll be in my study."

"I'll be with Jasmine," Taylor said.

"Jasmine, can I join you and Taylor?" Mina asked. She wanted to show them her sketches for the hotel rooms. She knew the hotel construction had started and as soon as it was finished, she would need to start on decorating. Fortunately, she was told they would hire people to do the painting and such so she would just have to supervise and make sure everything was where it was supposed to be.

"Of course," Jasmine smiled.

"I just need to grab something, then I'll meet you in your study," Mina ran off to her study to collect all the sketches she had completed so far. I hope Jasmine and Taylor like them!

"Oh, we'll also do the oath ceremony before we start training tonight," Jasmine let everyone know before she and Taylor headed to their study.

"I would love to catch up with you, but I have some paperwork to do for the hotel," Michelle told her brother. "Why don't we plan to hang out later this week?"

"That sounds great," Rob smiled and gave his sister a hug before she went to her study.

"I'm going to help Michelle," Amara told the group. "I'm glad you are back, brother."

"Me too," Matt grinned at his sister as she left with Michelle.

"You should show the guys their rooms, and then we can go get their stuff in a bit," Serena told Travis. Once he agreed, all the guys took off. Seth had decided to go with them to get to know Travis's guard. When they walked upstairs, Travis and Seth led the guys to the guy's hall. Travis explained how the house was separated. The guy's hall was set up just like the girls hall. The first two rooms on either side closest to the stairs were for the Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus Knights. The last two rooms on either side were for the Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and Pluto Knights. Travis had the room on the right side of the hall between the inner and outer knights while Seth had the room directly across from Travis. When each of the Knights walked into their rooms, they could see the color scheme was exactly how their rooms back home during the Silver Millennium were set up. There was lots of open wall and shelf space so the boys could add their own touches to reflect their present day personalities.

After the guys saw where their rooms were, they headed to the Temple to get Chad then they were going to move in newest found Knights belongings. Chad had moved most of his stuff in shortly after he was awakened, but went to the Temple daily to help Raye's Grandpa.

Serena and Holly decided to hang out while Trista went to check the Gates of Time. The Moon Guard had also opted out of going with the other guys. They figured this would give Travis a good chance to re-bond with his guards as well as give Seth a chance to get to know them.

Jasmine & Taylor's Study

"Come in," Jasmine called out. She and Taylor had walked into their study and within minutes they heard Mina knocking at the door.

"Thank you for seeing me," Mina spoke respectfully but was so nervous she started talking faster. "I have been working on the sketches for the new hotel. I realize the construction part of the hotel is almost done so I wanted to show you the designs I have done so far. I've got about 75 done. If there's any you don't like, please let me know and I'll rework them to how you see fit."

"Mina," Taylor interrupted, both he and Jasmine were trying really hard to keep a straight face. The poor girl was so nervous. "I'm sure your designs are going to be wonderful."

"Taylor's right," Jasmine smiled at the overly excited young woman. "I would love to look through them all."

"Thank you," Mina couldn't keep the grin off her face. "And please, if there is something you don't like, don't be afraid to tell me. I am more than capable of fixing or redoing any of the sketches."

"Alright," Jasmine agreed. She and Taylor split the pile of sketches and each grabbed a notebook to take notes. Mina sat and watched as they each went through all her sketches. She sat there patiently for about a half hour before they switched piles and kept going through them and making more notes. She couldn't believe how much they were each writing about all the sketches. They hate them, was all Mina could think. So many notes, how will I ever be able to redo all of what they are suggesting, Mina was progressively getting sadder.

"Mina, why don't you go get a drink or a bite to eat?" Taylor suggested. He could feel her nervous energy and figured if she didn't sit and watch this it would be better for her. "We'll come find you when we are done."

"That sounds like a great idea," Mina agreed forcing a smile. She then headed towards the kitchen. All she could think about was drowning her sorrows in a tub of ice cream. When she got to the kitchen she saw Zach, Jason, and Kevin sitting at the table while Nate was cooking something up.

"Why the long face?" Kevin asked when he saw Mina standing in the kitchen doorway. Kevin then jumped and ran to her when, instead of telling him what was wrong, she crumbled in a heap crying silent tears. The other three guys just looked on not sure what they could do.

"I showed Jasmine and Taylor my designs," Mina had finally calmed down enough to tell them why she was so upset.

"They didn't like them?" Kevin was shocked. He had seen some of the sketches and they were beautiful.

"They were writing so much about each of the sketches," Mina was still trying to catch her breath.

"So they didn't actually tell you they didn't like them?" Jason piped up.

"Well, no," Mina hesitated as she spoke.

"So why are you so upset?" Jason asked and received a smack on the head from Zach.

"She's worried about what they think," Zach whispered harshly to Jason while dragging him out of the kitchen. Zach figured it would be easier for Kevin to comfort Mina without others looking on. Nate had the same idea and followed the other two out of the room.

"Mina, I'm sure it's not as bad as you think," Kevin was trying to reassure her while he held onto her. At some point Kevin had ended up sitting on the floor with his back to the wall and Mina was sitting on his lap with her head on his shoulder.

"Thank you, Kevin," Mina sat up a bit to look at him. "I hope I'm just over reacting, but they were each writing about all the sketches and they were filling up multiple pages."

"It's going to be alright," Kevin was using his one hand to rub her back soothingly while the other hand rested on her waist, holding her in place on his lap. It was taking all his will power not to kiss her at the moment. This was the closest they had been since being re-introduced during this time. He wanted to take things slow and give Mina time to get to know him and fall in love with him again. He had never fallen out of love with her and the more he learned about her during this century, the more in love he kept falling.

"Oh, Kevin what will I do if they hate them?" Mina questioned. She was looking at him while she waited for his response. Over the past few weeks, she had been spending more time with Kevin. Every night her dreams had been filled with her memories of the Silver Millennium and lately they had focused on her time with Kevin. While she had been hesitant at first to let him in during this time, the wall around her heart was slowly crumbling.

"Then screw them," Kevin declared causing Mina to burst out laughing. They both knew he didn't mean it quite that way, but it brought a smile to Mina's face and that's all Kevin cared about at the moment.

"Oh, Kevin," Mina just grinned wiping tears from her eyes. As she was looking at him again, she slowly started to lean forward and gave him a quick peck on the lips. It startled both of them and they just looked at each other for what seemed like forever. As soon as Kevin realized Mina had actually kissed him, he grabbed her for another kiss. This one lasted longer than the last. It started out as little butterfly kisses and slowly became more passionate. Kevin gently asked for entrance into her mouth with his tongue and Mina complied. After a few minutes, they broke apart again just staring at each other.

"Mina, will you go on a date with me?" Kevin breathed. Even though the kiss had been amazing in his opinion, he was still nervous she would turn him down. He hoped the reason she hadn't slapped him yet was a good sign. He was worried she was in shock and would think the kiss had been a mistake.

"I would love to go out with you," Mina smiled before giving him another kiss then resting her head on his shoulder again. She had finally calmed down and wasn't as worried about what Jasmine and Taylor had to say. Kevin just looked at the woman he had loved for over a century and grinned like a fool.

Garden

"Mom, how do you think Amy, Lita, and Raye are doing?" Holly asked Serena. They were wandering around the gardens in the back of house. They hadn't been able to spend a lot of time together recently so they were trying to get a few minutes alone before the house was bombard with guys.

"I think they are doing wonderfully," Serena smiled at her youngest guardian. "I know in my heart they didn't mean to betray me. I know they will be able to pass the trials without any problems."

"So you will accept them back as part of your guard?" Holly questioned. It was hard for her to understand how Serena could forgive the inner scouts so easily. They had said the things that hurt and crushed her the most, yet she was still willing to give them another chance.

"Unless I have a reason not to, then they will be a part of my guard again," Serena answered honestly. "If I didn't intend to reinstate them, I would never have asked them to go through the trials."

"Mom, you have such a good heart," Holly stopped and gave her Princess a hug.

"I have so many good examples of how to treat others," Serena returned the hug.

"Who?" Holly was curious.

"Well, my siblings for starters," Serena smiled while thinking of how much she had learned from them. "They are both so willing to help others and do whatever is necessary to keep me and our family and friends safe. Amara and Michelle are another example. They have such a great love and respect for each other. They are fiercely protective of each other and all the rest of us. While, I don't always agree with how they may handle a situation, they do what they think is right at the moment. Trista is always watching out for everyone. She has shown me how to balance my life as a normal girl with my responsibilities as Sailor Moon and the Moon Princess. Mina has shown me how to find the good in everyone and everything. Raye, while she can be suspicious of everyone, has shown me how to be cautious when I meet new people. Lita has shown me that fighting is not always the answer."

"I thought Lita was always getting in trouble until you met her?" Holly interrupted.

"She was, but she was always defending herself," Serena explained. "Lita didn't start the fights and only used violence if it was necessary to prevent herself or anyone else from getting hurt. Amy has shown me how wisdom is essential in everyone's life. The Generals have shown me how loyalty to one's own beliefs and morals is more important than anything. During the Silver Millennium, Travis's guard showed me how to be a good listener and the importance of taking time for your friends."

"How did they all do that?" Holly had slowly realized how much Serena had learned from their family and friends and knew she was learning those same lessons from her Princess. She also realized she had not been named amongst all those who had taught Serena something.

"When I was forced into the betrothal with Endymion, Seth was forced to leave the Moon and my mom and his parents felt it would be best if he and I didn't see each other again," Serena started to remember that painful time from so long ago. "Endymion was always trying to get me alone. He didn't care about purity and innocence the same way Lunarians and others in our Solar System did. While I had my scouts protecting me, sometimes, they had meetings and training so they couldn't be with me every second of the day. When Endymion was visiting the Moon, Travis's guard would make a point of one of them being with me at all times, if the girls weren't able to. During those times, I would talk to them about Seth and how much I missed them. Just having them listen made things a bit easier."

"Wow," Holly smiled at her mother.

"But the person I've learned the biggest lesson from is you," Serena looked at the girl she considered her daughter.

"Me?" Holly was floored. "What have I taught you?"

"You taught me everyone deserves a second chance," Serena told Holly. "You are my scout of death and rebirth. While your powers give you the option to kill and destroy, you are also able to give life which means we are able to try again to lead a good life. If it wasn't for your power supporting my mother when she sent us forward, we would not have been reborn at all."

With the guys

Once the guys picked up Chad from the Temple they went to let Dave and his brother's foster parents know where they would be staying. They also were going to pack up and move everything into the house tonight as well. Between all ten of the guys, they had more than enough car space to move all the boxes the boys packed in one trip. With so many people helping it only took about an hour to get everything packed up. The boys knew they would be welcome back to visit their parents so they weren't worried about forgetting anything.

"So what happened to Endymion?" Chris asked. They boys hadn't seen him yet.

"Why?" Seth demanded glaring at Chris. His posture indicated he was the fierce Prince of the Sun and should not be trifled with.

"We haven't seen him and last we knew he was betrothed to the Princess," Scott spoke up.

"Yeah, Amara said she was betrothed, I assume it was to Endymion still," Matt explained.

"NO!" Seth roared. "That ass is not allowed anywhere near Serenity!"

"He was part of the betrayal of the inner scouts," Travis started explaining. He knew Seth would just get more upset by the questions. "He accused Serena of not being the true Moon Princess. He cheated on her in both lifetimes. Serena has decided to be with the one her heart desires."

"Ok," Rob and the others nodded.

"We should head back to the house," Andrew spoke up a few minutes later. "I'm sure Jasmine will want to have the ceremony shortly and then we'll be training."

House

"I think we need to find Mina," Jasmine smiled at Taylor. "The sketches are something else. I can't wait to share my thoughts with her."

"Let's see if she's still in the kitchen," Taylor suggested.

The two then walked towards the kitchen listening to everything going on in the home they shared with so many family and friends. They could hear the guys upstairs unpacking and teasing each other. It sounded like there was an Army of a hundred men or more upstairs, but they knew it was only ten people. Jasmine could sense her sister and Holly outside talking and enjoying nature. She knew three of the Moon Guard were in one of the study's talking and joking as if there wasn't a great evil about to descend on them all. Both Jasmine and Taylor felt the progress of the three girls who were trying to prove themselves. Lastly, they could feel the love reigniting between two who had been separated for so long.

"Ah hmm..." Taylor cleared his throat as he and Jasmine walked into the kitchen. He didn't expect to see Mina sitting on Kevin's lap on the floor. He didn't like seeing his cousin-in-law in such a position.

"I see you two have made up," Jasmine chuckled.

"Uh..." Kevin took one look at Taylor and knew he'd be in big trouble. Mina was Jasmine and Serena's cousin and anyone who got too close to her was subject to a through questioning at the very minimum.

"Yeah," Mina sighed and started to stand up. She noticed Kevin hadn't said much and his usual confidence was not as pronounced. One look at Taylor and she knew why Kevin had suddenly become nervous. "Would you quit scaring him, Taylor!"

"Why is he scared?" Taylor asked back. "Has he done something that would incur my wrath?"

"Oh, stop it," Jasmine continued to laugh. "Kevin is a good guy. If he wasn't I wouldn't have allowed him to become one of the Moon Guard. Mina, we came to get you so we could discuss your sketches with you."

"Of course," Mina smiled but it wasn't quite as bright as it had been just a few minutes before. She felt Kevin give her hand a reassuring squeeze before she followed Jasmine and Taylor out of the kitchen.

"Kevin, please have Travis and his guards prepare for the ceremony," Jasmine asked before she left the kitchen. "Also, I want everyone else present as well for this. We now have all the Royal Knights, this will be a moment to savor and celebrate."

"As you wish," Kevin said with a bow.

Walking back to the study, the three were a quiet group. Mina was so nervous she felt like turning and running away. She just wouldn't be able to take it if they didn't like any of the sketches.

"Have a seat Mina," Jasmine smiled. "Both Taylor and I want to thank you for all the hard work you have put into these sketches."

"You're welcome," Mina murmured. She still wasn't sure what they thought. Both Jasmine and Taylor were very good at not showing their thoughts until they wanted them known.

"Now, here are some notes we each took," Taylor said handing Mina the notepads they had each used. She didn't look at them right away. She knew if she started reading the notes she was liable to cry.

"Please read them," Jasmine insisted.

As Mina started reading, she couldn't help but cry a little. About sketch number 10 Jasmine had written the color scheme is remarkable, I really like how the room is set up so the bed is not the focus but the little seating area is. Taylor had written the room has a good combination of masculine and feminine so any person who stays will feel welcome about sketch number 23. All the notes were of a similar nature. Jasmine and Taylor had loved all the sketches.

"I can't wait to see the remaining sketches when you finish," Taylor told Mina.

"Yes, and as soon as you have all the sketches complete, start making a list of the exact shade of paint you want for each room," Jasmine said going into business mode. "Along with all other things you will need."

"Of course," Mina couldn't stop grinning.

"Within the next month, I want you and Michelle to go shopping for the bedding and curtains you will need for each room," Jasmine continued. "You will need to buy everything in triplicate."

"Yes," Mina agreed. She was taking notes of her own about what she was going to need. She knew she could have the sketches done in about two weeks so she would need to talk to Michelle about when a good time to go shopping would be.

"For now though we need to prepare for the Knights oath," Taylor reminded the girls.

"Oh, that's right," Jasmine said. "Mina dear go get ready. Tonight everyone will be present."

"Yes, Your Highness," Mina said bowing before running out of the room to prepare for the ceremony. She was excited to watch all the Knights together again.

Once Mina left the study, Jasmine and Taylor transformed into their Royal selves. They knew everyone else was making their way to the training grounds. It was the best place to perform the ceremony since so many people would be there to witness the oath. Jasmine and Taylor started towards the training grounds when they met up with Princess Serenity, Prince Tranquility, and Prince Solaris. The five royals walked together to the training grounds. They knew the Scouts, Knights, and Moon Guard were already there. When they reached the training grounds, all eight Knights, four Moon Guard, and five Scouts bowed to the Sun and Moon Royalty.

"Please rise," Jasmine asked of their guardians. "Thank you for joining with us this evening. Tonight we will witness the coming together of all the Royal Knights. We have present all the guardians for both Princess Serenity and Prince Tranquility. I personally want to express my gratitude for the sacrifice you are willing to make to protect my siblings."

Jasmine had stopped speaking and just looked at each of the guardians. Before she could start speaking again, three bright lights appeared between the Royals and their guardians. All seventeen guards took up a defensive posture waiting to see what would happen. Taylor and Seth both moved in front of Jasmine and Serena, while the three Moon Royals knew exactly what was happening and weren't concerned.

A/N: Thank you to everyone who has been reading and reviewing my story. I hope you have enjoyed this chapter.