AN: who's ready for this? I thought I'd try something different and have a chapter from Haruka's POV. I barely mention her and should get Michiru as well I wanna try to get everyone. Let me know what you think in the end.

Chapter 25: A Promise Made To Keep

Haruka's POV

It's been the usual busy day for me involving meetings, reviewing for my upcoming court days and other daily duties as the most well known lawyer there was in Tokyo's best law firm.

At the moment as I look out my office window admiring the view of the city I smile while hearing Usagi's voice, whenever my princess calls I'll put work aside to enjoy a conversation with her. My smile kept increasing as she was telling me about how her date ended, unable to resist I started laughing.

" That Minako sure knows how to make things go overboard and I mean literally overboard " I laughed knowing all to well Usagi had that cute upset look on her face whenever she was being made fun of.

" It's so not funny Haruka I thought you would be more sympathetic " said Usagi sounding sad.

Looking over at the framed photos on my desk I calm down staring at a particular picture of myself at 14 sitting on my motorcycle Michiru standing beside me she was 13 and I had put Usagi who was 12 on my lap we were all smiling with great joy. Each of us in our school uniforms both Michiru and I were Mugen students while Usagi was wearing a middle school uniform.

" I'm sorry for laughing but I couldn't help myself you are a bit of a clutz but times changed and you've become a lady " I said trying to work my charm " oh Haruka your too charming " replied Usagi laughing lightly.

From the time I met Usagi til today's present it amazed how much she's changed, when we first met she was clumsy, forgetful, and had a habit of being late. But I had to admit her studying in Italy did have its affects on her she was always polite but etiquette and mannerisms improved, she was graceful when walking and even more beautiful then ever.

" You know me too well...so tell me who was the one who took you on a date that ended in the pond " I teased it surprised me that she didn't tell me straight away but I love how considerate Usagi is, I get really busy most times with my job that I lose track of the most important ones in my life even Michiru.

" Promise me you'll be calm when I tell you " said Usagi nervously which threw me off guard, " as long as he's respectful to you and will worship you then I'll accept whoever he is " I answer awaiting to interrogate this guy.

Hearing Usagi take a breath from the other line I wait, " It's Seiya Kou " she answers only to make me snap the pencil I held in half " and Haruka I'm beginning to have feelings for him " added Usagi only this time squeezing my hand into a fist.

Trying to keep myself calm I could barely handle this, from the moment I heard Usagi say his name I got upset. Seiya maybe the lead singer of his own group but from day one when I first met him I disliked him, and now my innocent pure kind hearted princess was going to be his next victim.

" Haruka...are you there? " asks Usagi from the other line...

Exhaling slowly I let out my feelings, " I forbid it " I breathed standing up from my chair, " what? " asks Usagi sounding confused. Slamming my fist on my desk " Usagi I forbid you on seeing Seiya he can't be trusted, he's no doubt playing with your emotions and will end up hurting you " I said in one breath.

" Haruka what's the matter with you? " she asks me " stay away from him I'm not gonna let him lure you in like a predator does to its prey " I explained only getting more upset by the second, " how do you know Haruka please get to know him before you judge he's been kind to me since we first met and was there for me when Mamoru broke my heart " said Usagi trying to breath as she mentions the one I detest for hurting her.

Running my hands through my hair I try to breath " I can't Usagi and I won't allow it I've watched over you all these years and my one mistake was not protecting you good enough from the first one who broke your heart " I state looking back at the photo " I'll still protect you no matter what especially from Seiya " I add but as I finished talking I hear whimpers from the other line.

At that moment my chest was feeling tight " Haruka you need to open your eyes...you can't always protect me from everything " cried Usagi only making me hurt more " I know you've watched over me but you don't control my heart " she said before hanging up leaving the deep tone ringing when a called finished.

Turning my cellphone off I sigh heavily knowing I did wrong...

10:00pm

Haruka and Michiru's Condominium

Unlocking the door to my home I sigh heavily upon opening the door I see a very upset looking Michiru, her beautiful face expressing anger ( which she is rarely ) and her arms crossed over her chest.

Closing the door behind me I walk past her followed by taking my shoes off then put my keys on the table...

" What gives you the right to forbid Usagi in seeing Seiya? " asks Michiru in a very angry voice making me stop only to make me close my eyes, " I don't believe Seiya is good enough for her " I answer going into the living room. " Oh and who may I say gives you the right to say that? " said Michiru walking towards me getting more upset.

Sitting on the sofa I lean my head back " I only want to protect her " I replied while gazing up at the ceiling as the memory of when we first met came...

Flashback

( AN: Haruka 14, Michiru 13, Usagi 12 )

10 years ago

7:30pm

It was a beautiful spring night and since the sun was still out along with the evening being peaceful I had decided to take a night ride on my motorcycle. It's been so crazy lately with school that I haven't been able to enjoy anything let alone spend a day with Michiru.

Before she came into my life all I did was cause trouble, skip classes and ride my motorcycle not caring if I was underage to ride it. I was a student at Mugen Academy known as the most prestigious and elite school there was especially since most students were from rich families, celebrity parents or were already famous themselves.

Me on the other hand I've always been alone all I know is that both my parents were always away on business that they forgot I existed. So clearly I cared less about them but then one day I got news that they both died in a fatal car crash while in America leaving me everything and a house I refused to stay in.

So once the house sold I moved into a more suitable accommodation that fit my needs along with making sure school was close.

At 14 years old I took care of myself and did whatever I wanted...

Pulling over to the side walk I take my cellphone out then dial Michiru's number, once it started ringing I pull off my helmet only to get a reaction from a few girls who giggled seeing me...

Unable to resist smile I look forward, " won't they be disappointed to know I'm a girl " I thought to myself. I preferred having my hair short along with wearing boys clothes was much comfortable then girls clothes.

" Hello Haruka " answers Michiru making me smile as I hear her voice...

" Hey how's it going? Are your lessons done? " I asked looking at my watch...

" In another hour, how about we meet at the coffee shop " says Michiru...

" Sounds great I'll head over there see you soon " I said as we hung up, putting my helmet on followed by tucking my phone away I start my bike then ride away. As I headed towards our meeting spot I decided to take a different route, but just as I was about to speed up...,

" PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!!!! "

My eyes open up at the same time making me stop looking to the sides and back I finally see someone running while being chased...

" Oh hell no " I breathed speeding up ahead to get ahead as soon as I spot them they make a turn, quickly taking a shortcut I speed up more only this time I spot 4 big wanna be gangsters chasing a young girl no younger then 10 or 12. Seeing the scene only angered me.

Just then I see a closed off area blocking my way if I didn't hurry those men will hurt her or worse. Just then I spot a wood board thats up against a pile of bricks making it a ramp. Smiling I drive to it then speed up as soon as I hit the ramp I leaped into the air over a fence to see the leader grab the girls arm but once I came into view he let her go.

I land with my bike behind the group along with reving up just as they come straight at me next thing I do is swing my bike with full force knocking them out of the way.

Quickly moving I take the girls hand and put her on the back, " hold on tight ok " I instructed suddenly feeling her tighten her arms on my waist followed by speeding away...

As I got us away from the area I could feel her shaking, she was clearly scared from happened I probably would be in her shoes. For now I'm just glad she's safe.

Pretty soon we arrived where I was going to meet Michiru after her violin lessons were done. Turning the engine off I look back to see the girl was young indeed, she wore a blue and white middle school uniform and had a school bag with her.

" Hey it's okay now your safe " I said putting my hand on her head where two buns with pigtails were, I had to admit she was cute. Taking my helmet off I smile at her and that's when she opened her blue eyes instantly captivating me.

" Your safe now...what's your name?" I asked...

" Usagi Tsukino " she answers shyly as her cheeks turn pink only to make me smile more, " that's a cute name " I replied putting a hand on top of her head. " My name is Haruka Tenou...what are you doing out so late? " I said only to get a nervous look from her.

" I was studying with my friends but I didn't know it got so late " explained Usagi clutching her bag tightly, " I know that I should of told my mother but I thought I'd be ok " she added expressing guilt. I don't know what it was but there was something about Usagi that had me drawn to her.

" It's ok we all make mistakes at times but you should let your mom know your okay next time " I said sounding like a parent which got Usagi's attention " I will " said Usagi only this time her cheeks turned more red, " are you okay? " I asked seeing her, " it's just I never talk to boys " answers Usagi only this time I laughed.

" I see you made a new friend " said someone from behind us, turning to look I see Michiru smiling as she walked up to us, " hey Michiru hope you don't mind our guest " I breathed while looking back at Usagi who looked confused.

Awhile later after Michiru called for a ride, I followed close by as we got Usagi home, once we arrived I was amazed by not only just the neighborhood for wealthy families but her house alone was fit for royalty.

As Usagi and Michiru stepped out of the car I put the pedal on my bike and walked beside them, " wow I must say your a princess " I teased looking at Usagi who blushed, " no I'm not " she said unable to look at me only to make Michiru and me laugh lightly.

Just then the house door opened revealing a beautiful - elegant woman with long silver like hair wearing a white dress, " Usagi " she calls running to the gate, " is she- " I ask unable to finish my sentence as I kept looking at the woman, " mother " said Usagi going to her.

Both Michiru and me walk over, once Usagi reached her mother she was embraced tightly in her arms...

" Usagi I was worried please never do this again " she said cupping Usagi's face " I won't I didn't mean to worry you mother I'm sorry " explained Usagi sounding more nervous, " you know your all I have my darling I don't want to lose you too " said her mother sounding sad.

I don't know what came over me but I felt something indescribable as I watched the scene before me, it's clear Usagi was loved very much and had someone that worries for her. Unlike my parents who never cared...

" Pardon but may I ask who you are? " asks Usagi's mother getting me out of my thoughts, when I look up she's smiling so kindly at us, " my name is Michiru Kaiou " said Michiru introducing herself then looked over at me " oh I'm sorry I'm Haruka Tenou " I answered.

" It's a pleasure to meet the both of you I'm Usagi's mother Serenity Tsukino " she says " I'm so thankful you brought Usagi home safely " she added smiling brightly at us.

" It was no problem Miss we just wanted to make sure she's home safe " I explained in a nervous tone of voice, " mother they were very kind to me and helped me please can I see them again please " said Usagi standing in front of her. Serenity looked up at us for a moment as though she were reading our thought but eventually she smiled kindly at us, " if it's alright with Haruka and Michiru " she answers.

Both myself and Michiru look at each other temporarily before smiling followed by receiving a hug from Usagi.

End Of Flashback

Since that day Usagi was always dear to me and I swore I would protect her like that day. Even her own mother gave me the love that I never received from my own family.

I could feel Michiru looking at me, " I know you only want to protect her but remember she's no longer a 12 year old little girl " she said sitting on the sofas arm rest, " I realize that but I won't allow Seiya near her " I replied standing up getting " he's not right for her and will only ruin her life " I added squeezing my fists.

" She was very hurt with what you said Haruka so I suggest you grow up and apologize " said Michiru getting upset.

Just as I was about to say something my phone started ringing, " what the? " I asked taking my phone out of my inner pocket within my suit, looking at the screen all I see is a message only to make me look upset.

" What's wrong? " Michiru asks coming up to me then looks at the screen...

" I heard what happened...Usagi didn't tell me anything, I hate knowing she's in pain. If you wanna say something meet me tomorrow at the high rise cafe @ 9 " - ?

" He's got some nerve messaging me " I growled wanting to crunch my phone, " that only proves that he cares for her and your going " said Michiru getting me out of angry thoughts...

Next Morning

9:00am

The High Rise Cafe was a very high class coffee shop located in one of the many tall buildings in the city, as I walked in I noticed many business people and even a few celebrities having breakfast or a coffee. But I had business to do here, moving my eyes around the room I look for the one that told me to meet him..

Then finally looking over by the window I spot him wearing a white t-shirt with grey jeans, black sneakers along with wearing sunglasses.

Making my way to the table he looks up at me taking his sunglasses off, " I'm glad you came " said Seiya standing up from his seat, " I'm here now " I answer sitting down across from him before Seiya sat down...

" Also I got lots to say " I added as I stared at him...

AN: Showdown!!!! Any predictions???? Let me know what you think!!!!!