Hey yall! Thanks for all the reviews yall r just friggin awesome! One thing I must say is that I don't want to get involved in a Seiya/Mamoru debate, but if I had a choice I would walk around with scissors to cut off some hair on one of them. So yeah here is the next chapter and can yall feel were getting close? hehehe hope yall enjoy it! (i dont own sailor moon)

Rei walked up the temple steps. Last night had turned into a sleepover where they shared their favorite memories of each other. Things that they once believed were forgotten were brought up. Rei was forced to endure every embarrassing moment past and present. Ones that Rei had even forgotten her self but with only a few words the cringing and blushing came forth.

Things were so fun and light. Then everything became serious with one moment when Usagi was laying on the ground with a carton of ice cream laying on her stomach. She just spoke and Rei could not help but feel guilty afterwards.

"You know" she said, "I knew that you all would leave at some point. I really did. It was just that I was expecting it in a few years. You know once everything here was stabilized. In the past no one left unless they were getting ready to be married. But this isn't the past and you all have a lot more work to do. It will just be hard not having these moments. I can't bear the thought of us trying to divulge our souls over a monitor"

There was a long moment of silence before Minako spoke.

"Yeah, like that time when I was away on Venus because my mom wanted me to take lessons and you decided to tell me about how cute you thought Endymion was. Then he comes walking through the door. I was laughing so hard while you both fought over it. To think a few weeks later you both would be courting" Mina said with a twinkle in her eyes.

The girls cracked up laughing at the memory. Then with Ami's genius a promise was made to hold a reunion every five years. The first one of course would be held on Earth and then from there it would rotate from planet to planet. There was also another slightly smaller section that said all doors would be locked when talking over a monitor that Usagi had put in. Ami printed out the agreement and they all signed it. It was now their first treaty and the girls drank over it with a glass of wine. Rei really was going to miss these girls.

Making it up the last step Rei bit her lip at the picture in front of her. There James was lying on the ground sleeping with a broom across his chest. He must have been here while to fall asleep while working. She almost felt bad for him, almost. Walking over to him she gave him a nice little kick before walking over his startled body.

"I'm mad at you" she said walking into the main building.

"About what?" James yawned.

"You know exactly what." Rei let out a frustrated sigh as James shook his head no, "You told them, showed them, I don't know what! It just all leads back to you!" she screamed.

"I had to" James sighed getting up.

"No you didn't" she responded slamming the door behind her.

"Yes I did" he said opening it up calmly.

"No, you didn't! You always have a choice" she said turning to face him.

"No, you don't. Unlike you I still am part of an army and have a commanding officer. So excuse me if I follow orders" James said.

"Oh well aren't you the good little soldier" she hissed.

He didn't say anything in response. Rei sighed and turned walking away from him. James shook his head and followed her.

"I didn't want to do it" he told her.

"I told the girls no when they asked me" Rei responded.

"You aren't in the same position as me"

"I don't give a damn"

"Sorry the Earth didn't turn the way you wanted it to" James said making Rei stop again and turn back to him.

"Well that's why I'm going to Mars"

James coiled back for a second making Rei smirk until she heard his response.

"Always running away and hiding your feelings like usual" he said.

"What?"

"You heard me. Things get tough and you run. Well I'm sorry. I've got my own problems to deal with Rei and I am not going to put up with your melodrama anymore" James said walking past her.

"I am not melodramatic" she said following behind him.

"You are mad at me because Keane demanded for me to open up their minds to their memories. Do you think I wanted to do that Rei?" James asked turning to look at her, "Do you think I wanted to show my best friends how they killed the women they loved? Am I supposed to get some sadistic pleasure out of their pain? Yeah you don't have a response to that do you. I have just spent the whole night here sweeping the damn steps because I was afraid to go home. All I could do was be a total lame ass and leave them messages that Mamoru wanted to meet with us today. I…"

"I get it James" Rei cut in.

"Do you?"

"Yes"

"Good" he whispered.

They stood in silence for a moment both becoming aware that they some how made it into the kitchen. Biting her lip Rei decided to make a big girl choice.

"Tell me about it while I make us tea" Rei said.

"I really don't want to" James said after a moment.

"Well I have to say you're braver than me" she confessed while filling a tea pot with water.

"It wasn't bravery it was an order Rei" James said as she put the tea pot on the stove.

"But still" she said.

"Stop trying to make me feel better. I was a wreck after I got those memories. I'm scared to think what they're going to be like. For Terra's sake Keane destroyed his office"

"Yeah?" she asked while pulling two tea bags out of a cupboard.

"Yep, Mamoru told me he didn't want to even think about the money it would cost to repair it. He was just happy that Keane didn't go for the windows"

"Hah, that's true" there was a moment of silence as Rei reached up to grab two cups, "I don't want to even think about what the girls are going to be like when they remember"

"They haven't yet?"

"Nope, well they know that we were all involved with each other. They just don't know how it ends and for Minako and Makoto everything in between" Rei said placing the tea bags into the cups.

"I have to say Minako and Keane were the couple I was the most scared of. You knew if they got into a fight then it would be taken out on us"

"Yep and their office" Rei said with a laugh that James quickly joined in on.

"Shoot I forgot about that"

"The girls and I spent all last night talking about old memories" Rei said pushing her self off the counter and walking over to James, "Sad to say all of my favorite ones had you all involved"

"Say y'all" James said.

"What?"

"It's easier just say it"

"Yah-all" Rei said slowly making James laugh, "Don't laugh at me"

"Sorry dragonfly it was just too cute" he said looking up at her which made Rei blush.

"I think Makoto and Nic were the ones that transitioned the easiest" Rei said.

"Yeah, they were actually really good friends before"

"Yep" Rei said.

"Zach and Ami were just chaotic. You never knew what was going to be flying at you when they got in the same room" James said.

"Yeah you did, ice" Rei said with a laugh as James smiled at her.

"And then there was us" James said looking at Rei.

"Yeah you manipulated my emotions" she scoffed.

"It was my only choice" he responded.

"No it wasn't" Rei said.

"Well, I did try everything else" he said looking straight into her eyes.

"Are you trying something now?" she asked leaning towards him.

"No" he said making Rei blink.

"Oh" Rei said looking away from James more than slightly put out by his comment.

"Don't look so upset"

"I'm not upset" Rei bit out making James laugh.

"Okay" he said, "now where is my tea woman?"

His answer was boiling water soaking his chest and making him fall down screaming.

"There's your damn tea" Rei said before storming out slamming the door behind her.

Usagi walked into Mamoru's office not even saying hello to his secretary. The girls were on her mind and she needed to talk to Mamoru about it. Usagi needed to do whatever she could to make things better for them. So what better way to do that then go to the man who controlled the Earth and would give you whatever you wanted? Usagi locked the door behind her and leaned back against it staring at her fiancé. Mamoru looked up at Usagi shocked before smiling and walking over to her.

"Hey baby. This is a pleasant surprise" he said kissing her.

Usagi lost herself in the kiss for a second before reality came back and she reminded herself why she was here. No, it was not to make out with her wonderful soon-to-be husband but instead to make sure that her best friends were looked after. Breaking the kiss she looked up at Mamoru.

"I came to talk to you about something very important" Usagi said stepping away from him.

"What is it? Did something happen to the wedding?" he asked worriedly.

"All the girls are leaving and don't look at me that way I'm fine. I just want you to promise me that they'll be safe" she said.

"Oh baby, of course they will be. The boys and I are already talking about bodyguards for the next few days before Rei and Minako leave." He told her.

"They are all going back to their planets" she said.

"When did they…"

"I told them to. I couldn't hold them back anymore"

"Well I will make sure that all the Generals are looking after them" he told her softly.

"Do you think that will be wise because they"

"were involved. Yeah, we know. Have the girls gotten all their memories as well?" Mamoru asked moving Usagi towards his couch.

"Well Rei seems to know more than the rest but they all know that they were involved. Something tells me there is more to it. When Luna and Artemis get back I will talk with them about it"

"There is no need" he said pulling her down to sit on the couch with him.

"Why? Did you talk to them?"

"No, I already know what happened. The Generals killed the Senshi" Mamoru said making Usagi put a hand to her mouth.

"But they loved each other" she whispered.

"They were brainwashed Usako" he said, "Please promise me you won't tell the girls. They need to find this out on their own."

"Rei must know everything. Oh my goodness, how horrible. I thought our story was tough, but to think…" Usagi trailed off.

"Yeah" Mamoru said watching her, "are you going to be okay?"

Usagi nodded her head as a few tears slipped from her eyes.

"Oh Usako, you are just too good" Mamoru said pulling her into his lap, "and that is one of the many reasons I love you" he whispered into her ear.

"I love you too" she whispered back leaning into his body to cry for her friends as he soothed her.

Nic sat in his car outside of the café. Right now he was supposed to be at work but he couldn't go. All Nic knew was that he wanted to see her right now. He didn't know if Makoto would be in there but it wouldn't hurt to try.

Nic had spent the whole night sorting through all of his memories. He didn't really come to any conclusion but he knew that seeing her couldn't hurt any worse. In fact it would make him feel better knowing that even after what he did she was still okay.

Opening his car door Nic stuffed his hands into his pockets and walked into the café. Quickly looking around the café Nic sighed not seeing her. With his reason of being here gone Nic turned to leave.

"Nic" was all he heard and all he needed to turn around.

"Hey" he said.

"Sit down in your booth I'll be over in a second" Makoto said with a smile.

Nic nodded and walked over to his booth. It was weird to think that they mostly interacted over business. On rare occasions did they see each other outside of their work clothes. It did not really matter though because it fed into what their beginning relationship was founded on, competition. Everything with them back then was a competition. Para consideración de Tierra, he almost drank himself into alcohol poisoning because of this girl. They knew that there was respect and a deep love there. She became one of his really good friends that he could rely on. It was natural for them to transition into lovers.

"Here's your water" Makoto said sitting down across from him.

"Are you allowed to just sit down?" he asked.

"Yeah, my last table just left"

"Oh"

"What's the matter?" she asked reaching across to touch his hand.

Nic just looked up at her. Makoto stopped at seeing all the emotions flashing across his eyes. Searching his eyes she reached up and touched his cheek.

"Talk to me"

Nic shook his head and looked down.

"Ami said that we used to be involved" Makoto said watching him.

Nic shut his eyes.

"Am I repulsive or something?" she said with a laugh.

Nic tightened his hands around his water and shook his head.

"Then why won't you look at me?"

He sighed and ran his thumb up and down his glass unsure of what to say.

"Well if you ever want to even look at me then come find me. I'm off now" Makoto said getting up.

Por Tierra he was a coward. He couldn't even look at her. Why did it have to be such a big deal? It wasn't like he really wanted to kill her in the past. He was brainwashed. She would have to understand. If she ever really loved him she would.

Getting up Nic ran back into the kitchens. She wasn't there. The only person there was a big cook staring at him like he was crazy.

"Where's Makoto?" he asked.

"In the alley taking her break" the cook responded.

"Thanks" Nic said pushing open the back door.

Makoto looked at him in shock. Nic smiled at her.

"I'm sorry" he said before she could say anything Nic kissed her.

All questions left Makoto's mind. Instead a heavy feeling made its way into her stomach which quickly turned into chills running through her body. When the chill finally reached all the way up her spine memories began to fill her senses. This kiss happened before. Sure Ami told her they were involved but now she knew. Makoto could remember the exact pressure that only he put on her lips.

She knew about all their bets, joking around, flirting, and the way that it all led to that one moment. How they would always get a little peeved when the other person won but secretly enjoyed watching the other get so excited over it. Zeus, Nic was the only man that made her feel like a real lady instead of an oversized tomboy. Then the last moments came. His cold eyes looking at her and the harsh truth that the man she loved was gone. The screams and the cold steal…

Pulling quickly away from the kiss Makoto slapped him. Tears were spilling down her face. Nic reached out to brush them away but she hit his hand away.

"Don't touch me traitor" she hissed, "Have you come to do it again?"

"Lit…"

"No don't you dare. Answer me. Have you come to destroy all their happiness again? You must just be waiting for the perfect moment to strike" she said pushing him.

"I would never…"

"Yeah I bet you said that before" she cut him off.

"It wasn't me" he said with his hands up.

"Do you have an evil twin, clone?" Makoto asked with a hand on her hip.

"No" Nic whispered.

"So then who the hell killed me?" she screamed.

"I did" he said.

"But you just said…"

"I was brainwashed" Nic cut in making Makoto scoff, "I would never kill you Lita. I would never wish to hurt you"

"But you did" she whispered, "Nephrite you killed me"

"And I'm sorry about it" he said slowly looking into her eyes.

"By Zeus…" Makoto muttered.

"Look I know Minako is…"

"Usagi wants us all to go back to our home planets and I fully concur with her choice" Makoto said making Nic look up at her slightly hurt, "Listen I need to get back to work. I don't want to see you for awhile"

"Is that a statement or an order?" he asked.

"Both?"

"Well you will have to see one of the Generals. Later today we are each going to be put on Princess Protection"

"I don't need you to protect me" she said looking him up and down.

"My Prince doesn't want to take any chances" Nic responded.

"Well can you leave me so I can go cry?" she asked cursing her honesty around this man.

"Yeah, it sucks. I already did it" Nic said making Makoto laugh slightly.

"I will call Mamoru later" she told him after a moment.

"Bye" Nic said walking away.

"Bye" Makoto responded turning and walking back into the café.

Makoto had a lot to do now, but the first thing that was going to happen was that she was going to quit her job. Then she was going to go back home and eat a carton of ice cream. Maybe she should watch The Notebook. It could make her feel better, maybe.