Chapter 24 Miracles Can Happen
Sailor Pluto knelt down, she reached down to the figure lying down and gently parted her scarlet red hair from her face, "It's time to wake up Reina."
She gave off a small soft moan as her head turned ever slightly and her eyes slowly began to flutter. It took her a few but she slowly opened her eyes and was greeted to an empty bright sky but there was no clouds or anything, it was just endless void… was she dead? She had to be, there was nothing around her that looked like anything she'd ever seen.
"How are you feeling?"
Reina was startled, she turned her head and saw, "Sailor Pluto!?" She sat up quickly and what a big mistake that was, her entire body was overwhelmed with pain and she cried out.
Pluto gently grabbed, "Easy Reina." She then helped her lay back down.
"Setsuna I can't, Andromeda, she needs to be—" She then tried to stand but fell back down.
"It's alright Reina," She quietly hushed her, "Andromeda has been dead for years now, Usagi and everyone else destroyed her."
"What?" Reina slowly sat up despite the pain, "They did? I… I can't remember…"
"How much do you remember Reina?"
"I remember," She closed her eyes, "saying goodbye to everyone… and… and…" She thought long and hard for a moment while Setsuna waited patiently, "I used my supernova on Andromeda… and I should be… I should be dead," Reina looked at Setsuna, "Am I dead?"
She shook her head with a smile, "No, far from it Reina." She could see a confused look on Reina's face, "Your ability, your supernova should have killed you but I pulled you out seconds before it claimed your life Reina."
"You did… how?" She wrapped her arm around herself in an attempt to ease her pain, "Why did you?"
"Because I care about you, you've been through a lot in this life time and your past life and I don't believe you should have to give your life," Setsuna then helped Reina get to her feet, "You deserve to live Reina."
"Setsuna…," Reina held onto her, "Thank you…"
"I had done the same for Haruka and Michiru… and like that time too, it's worth the consequence."
"You can get in trouble for this?" Setsuna only nodded.
"But don't worry, it'll be okay. You are worth it just as well Reina."
Then it hit her, "Mako!?" She looked at her, "Where's Mako? Is she okay? Can I see her!?"
"She's doing well Reina, but she misses you terribly." Setsuna then said, "Many years have passed by her and your friends without you."
"What? What do you mean years? I don't understand…?"
"It's only been a few hours since I pulled you out but for your friends much more time has passed them by."
"Setsuna! I need to see her!" Her eyes began to water as the realization that Makoto had spent her life without her for so many years was heart wrenching, "You have to bring me back!"
Setsuna's expression saddened as she said, "I'm sorry, but I cannot return you to your current time."
"What? What do you mean you can't? I don't understand."
"It's the price to pay for what I've done for you." She said.
"What…" Reina's voice softened to that of a whisper, her heart sank, would she never see her Mako again?
"What I did, saving you like that is taboo because I stopped that moment in time to save you and bring you here," She explained, "I'm not allowed to do such a thing but I did, for you, for Haruka, for Michiru… your lives are so precious. The path that was set for you since the Moon Kingdom was not one I could agree with."
Tears slowly flowed down Reina's race, "So I can never see her again?" She clenched her fists, "I'd rather be dead if it means I can never see her again!"
Setsuna placed her hand on Reina's trembling shoulder, "I didn't say you couldn't."
She snapped her gaze to stare into Pluto's eyes, "What?"
"I said I couldn't return you to your current time, but I can return you to a point in your future." She said.
"You can do that?"
"Yes, Tokyo is now Crystal Tokyo," She began, "You're city fell into terrible danger and it was the efforts of our Moon Princess and our Prince that saved it along with her Sailor Warriors."
"So Crystal Tokyo—"
"Is your new home thanks to Usagi, no, Neo Queen Serenity." Setsuna looked ahead to a door, "She saved the world Reina, she's a queen who has ruled with kindness and love along with her husband. The people adore her, she has been a wonderful queen as he is a wonderful king." She then looked at Reina, "And she misses you, as do all your friends."
"That's supa cool…"
"Do you wish to go to your new home?"
"More than anything."
"Then follow me." Setsuna began to walk towards a path while Reina sluggishly followed, every step was pain inducing as her own attack had damaged her body greatly but there was nothing fatal according to Setsuna so at least she had that going for her.
Setsuna stopped in front of a set of double doors, "Through here."
"All I gotta do is walk through these doors?" She nodded, but doubts began to fill her mind, "Will she remember me?"
Setsuna only chuckled, "Do you have to ask?"
"I'm… I'm afraid."
Setsuna stood behind her, "Don't be, go. She's waiting for you." The doors opened up and Reina was greeted to a blinding light, "Go." She gently pushed Reina through the doors and once she was through they closed just as quick, "Setsuna, thank you!" Was all Reina managed to say before those doors fully closed.
Sailor Pluto had a bright smile on her face, "Live your life Reina, be happy with her and your friends."
A beam of light hit the ground and after a few short moments it vanished just quickly as it arrived, leaving behind a single girl, a lone Sailor Senshi.
Reina looked up, "I'm here…" She painfully rose to her feet and limped to a rail she could grab on to support herself. She began putting her weight on the rail and kept walking, looking at how much everything has changed, she was awestruck, "This is the future?" Everything had a nice sleek shine to it, at least the big buildings did while other smaller ones looked rather normal and most of the shops were different, "This is soo cool!" Her face carried a smile that couldn't be stopped.
Nova kept on going, eventually leaning against a wall to keep herself standing up and the people that passed her by started talking.
"Is that another Sailor Senshi?"
"It sure looks like it."
"I didn't know our queen had another warrior."
"This one looks like she just came back from a battle." They pointed out all the scrapes on Reina's arms and legs, the smudges on her face and her Sailor uniform was torn, ripped and roughed up in different places.
Reina paid no mind to it for the most part, they were mostly curious over this strange Senshi that seemed to appear out of nowhere and they wouldn't be wrong.
As Reina took another step, she just couldn't hold onto the pain as she cried out softly and fell to one knee. It was starting to be too much, but she had to keep going because she had to see Makoto.
"Do you need any help?" A woman rushed up to her and knelt down, to offer aid to the Sailor Senshi as they were Queen Serenity's respected warriors that kept everyone safe.
"No, I'll be fine." Reina said.
"At least let me help you up." She gently grabbed Reina's arm and wrapped her arm around Reina's waist and helped her up.
"Thank you," She said as placed her hand on the wall to support herself.
The woman nodded, "I just want to say thank you, for protecting our Queen and King and for everything you do." Reina looked at her and nodded.
She then took off and left Sailor Nova to on her own after being insistent that she was okay and could make it to the castle.
Along the way Reina felt she would have been lost in this place had it not been for the castle in the distance that could be seen from just about anywhere in the city, she truly couldn't wait till she made it because that castle had such a fairy tale feeling to it. So with everything she had, she pushed herself to keep going despite her body protesting every single movement and kept walking towards the castle in the distance.
Reina then noticed something when she turned the corner, it was a shop but this one seemed to be untouched by time itself, it looked very old but it seemed to be well maintained at the same time and there were still people working there from the looks of it. She got closer to get a better look… it was a flower shop and lots of people seemed to be leaving the place with a smile on their faces while carrying bundles of flowers.
"If only I could bring her some flowers." Reina didn't even have any money on her, would they even accept it if she did? So with nothing else she kept on walking, not knowing that the shop was named after her and having missed the sign by a few meters.
But along the way Reina's body felt like it was breaking with every step and every effort to stay standing felt like an electrical current was being passed through her body… which reminded her of the time she was electrified by Makoto's own electrical attack because it feels just as similar… she had no intention of being zapped by her again.
"Just a bit more." She thought to herself and seeing the massive flight of stairs only made her feel worse, "Oh crap… not cool…" She looked at it and prepared herself for the way up.
Reina placed her foot on the first step and the moment she began her climb her body immediately succumbed to pain. She fell on all fours, using every bit of will power to keep herself from crying out and used her what little remained of her strength to get back up and press on.
Each step was agonizing, she didn't even know how much more she could take and she wasn't even half way up the steps! But thoughts of Makoto and her friends was enough to keep driving her to fight through her pain and make it to the top.
"You couldn't have made this easy on me huh Setsuna-san?" She chuckled at her own thought, perhaps this was her way of testing her or perhaps this really had no one to blame but whatever the case, she was grateful that she was here, alive.
She was walking up those tortures steps for about twenty minutes and only having to stop a few times to recompose herself and wipe the sweat off her brow. On the bright side she could see the end, she could see those gates that would undoubtedly lead to the castle to where her friends were staying in and most importantly, her Mako.
Her heart was beating a million miles per second as the gates were finally in view, a series of guards stood in front of it and immediately looked at the mysterious Sailor Senshi approaching them.
One of the guards walked up to her, "Halt, what business brings you here?" He's tone was commanding, and by the tone alone and the way he carried himself she could tell that they would defend their Queen and King with their lives.
"I'm…" How could she even begin to tell them she was from the past and looking for her friends, "… I need to see Queen Serenity."
"Who is asking?"
She tried to stand up straight, "S-Sailor Nova."
He looked at his guards, "As far as I'm concerned, there has been no mention of a Sailor Nova so I don't know who you are."
"Well, I did over hear Sailor Venus talking about a Nova one time." One of the guards interjected.
"Over hear or not, We can't just allow a stranger walk into the palace and threaten our Neo Queen Serenity."
"I would never do that!" Reina shot back, "I need to see her…"
"I'm sorry, I cannot permit you to enter the palace so you will need to turn back."
Reina only scoffed, that's when she saw something out of the corner of her eye and she only gasped… "Usagi?" She could see her, dressed so elegantly and walking outside.
God… she looks so beautiful and mature, "Serenity!" She shouted but it went unheard and so with a sudden burst of adrenaline she broke through the guards and began running towards her, "Serenity!" She shouted once more and before she could get any closer, she felt arms grab her and pulled her back, "Serenity!" She shouted at the top of lungs one last time and the Queen seemed to stop.
That voice… She could never forget such a voice.
Queen Serenity slowly turned around, and her heart all but stopped as her eyes locked with those lavender orbs that she had seen so long ago, "It can't be…" She took steps closer to her and the more closer she got, the more her eyes began to water.
"My Queen, this girl claims to be a Sailor Senshi and says she knows you."
She finally stood face to face, her heart shattered over the memory of her dearest friend, a girl she has missed for so long, it just couldn't be real right?
"Shall we escort her out my Queen?"
"R-Reina?" Usagi's voice began to crack just saying her name, she covered her mouth to hold back her cries, she looked at her guards, "Release her right now."
The guards let go of Sailor Nova, she looked up, "I'm guessing it's been a while." She softly said as she looked at Usagi, no, Neo Queen Serenity.
She didn't say anything, Usagi walked up and embraced her, "I thought you were gone, Reina-chan…" Usagi never let go of Reina, hoping and wishing that this moment is indeed real, "H-how are you here." She began to cry.
Reina held her, feeling Usagi's ever caring embrace which only made her melt, "Sailor Pluto saved me."
The two were unaware of a group of Sailor Senshi walking out the gate that were searching for their queen, "My Queen we need to ask—" Sailor Venus stopped as did everyone else when they saw Serenity holding onto someone, "Who is that?"
Serenity gently let Reina go and stepped aside, the girls were all speechless and everything seemed to stop the moment they all looked upon Sailor Nova.
Venus felt her breath stop, and without any hesitation she immediately bolted, tears instantly flowing down her eyes and wrapped her arms around, "Reina!" she cried out as everyone else ran up to her and joined them in a group hug.
"Reina you're alive!" Mercury cried out as she held onto the red head, "Please say this isn't a dream! This is real right!?" Mars could not contain her tears no matter how much she tried.
"I'm here girls, I'm actually real." Nova weakly wrapped her arms around the girls, "See."
"This truly is a miracle." Serenity wiped her tears but more only took their place.
The girls had a million things they all wanted to say, they just couldn't believe that Reina was here with them but whenever Reina's hand rested on them, it was all they needed to know that she was real.
But she just had to ask the main question, "Where's Mako?"
Venus looked at her, "She's inside, I'll go get—"
"Reina?"
They all heard it, they turned around and saw Jupiter by the door, her hands hanging by her sides and her eyes began to flow with tears, "Is it… is it really you…?" Sorrow began to show on Makoto's face the more she looked at Reina, "It…it can't be right, I'm just dreaming?"
The girls said nothing but gently guided Reina to her, however Reina was finally spent and fell to her knees.
"Love and devotion, I didn't know flowers could have such a meaning."
"I actually like tall girls."
"It's supa cool to know my girlfriend is really strong!"
Every memory came flooding into her mind, every moment she spent with Reina and every piece of memory she had was just like yesterday to her, moments in time she could never forget and then, Makoto immediately ran to her, "Reina!" her tears flowed like a waterfall as she ran to her.
Makoto reached her quickly and wrapped her arms around her, "Reina!" She buried her head in Reina's shoulder, sobbing loudly, "Is this a dream?" She asked.
"No, it's not, I'm really here." Reina warmly held her, and she finally felt so relaxed in Makoto's arms. She couldn't even begin to imagine the kind of pain Makoto must have felt or her friends, she was gone from their lives for many years and for Reina it had only been a few hours since her supposed 'death'.
She couldn't say anything anymore, Makoto's sorrowful sobs kept her from saying anything as she couldn't believe what was happening, she was holding onto her Reina once more and she began to run her hands all over Reina, from her legs, her arms, her back and her face, she just wanted to know she was real.
Reina felt her own tears flow down her face, "Mako," She could only hear her sobs, "Mako, look at me."
She reluctantly moved her head to see her, their tear filled eyes locking with one another then Reina gently placed her hand by Makoto's face, "I know it's been a lifetime without me for you… I'd understand if you don't feel the same for me and—"
She slowly parted from her and placed her fingers on Reina's lips to hush her, "Baka…" She said softly and held her, "I missed you so much…"
"Why don't we continue this inside?" Usagi asked as she wiped her tears away.
"I'd love too, but ha ha... I can't stand anymore…" Reina said as she visibly struggled to even stand, "My body feels so awful…"
"Here let us help you." The girls all grabbed Reina and gently helped her to her feet despite the struggle it was to get her to stand.
"Let me." Makoto then responded by picking her up and carrying her Reina like a princess and then followed everyone inside to give Reina a place to rest.
It took a bit but they showed a small portion of the castle to Reina and eventually made their way to the living quarters of the castle, each of her friends had their own room or if they wanted too they could all share a room to sleep over should they all choose and even Serenity would join them along with their daughter.
"This is my room." Makoto gently put Reina on her feet and opened the door.
Serenity looked at her friends then said, "Let's give them some time alone." As much as all the girls wanted to spend time with Reina after so long, they knew how important it was for Makoto who had mourned her and missed just as much as they did but it was better this way for now, they knew they would all have their time to be with Reina.
They closed the door behind them to leave Makoto and Reina all by themselves.
"Come on," She wrapped her arm around Reina's waist and began to guide her to her bed so she could rest and she could see that Reina was in terrible pain from the way she limped.
She walked her to bed and sat her down, "Here lay down, lay down." Makoto gently eased Reina on their bed, whimpering as she did so but once she was resting on her bed Reina felt totally relaxed, letting out a soft exhale and her battered body felt at ease.
The red haired girl could see a slight confusion on Makoto's face, "My supernova almost killed me." Reina said as she could see Makoto was trying to understand her pain, "Our battle with Andromeda."
"I remember, I could never forget the day I lost you." Makoto retrieved a cloth and soaked it, and then she began to wipe Reina's face to clean the smudges on it, "How—?"
"Sailor Pluto saved me, moments before my attack claimed my life." She said, "That's why my body is in such a crappy state." She giggled only to wince from her pain, "So not cool."
"I missed you…"
Reina reached for Makoto's hand, seeing her pearl white ribbon wrapped around her hand and was shocked that she carried it for so long… it shattered her heart but she just had to ask, "Do you still feel the same for me? I just need to hear it, it's been years for you… and only a few hours for me since I last saw you."
"I never stopped loving you Reina, I always hoped that one day I'd see you again even if it was in my dreams." She reached over, caressing her face, "But now, I know my wish finally came true that I'd see you again and I'll never let you go again."
Reina couldn't hold it anymore, she broke into tears, "I'm sorry…"
"What? For what?"
"For leaving you like that… I'm sorry!" She began to sob, "I wanted to come back to you, but but—"
"Don't be," She said, "I understand now why you did it but I… I always hated that you did, it just wasn't fair you know..."
"Mako... I—"
"but it doesn't matter now, you're here now with me and that's what's important." She whisked away Reina's tears with her thumbs, "So please don't cry, cause then you're gonna make me cry." She softly giggled.
"Mako," She looked at her, "Kiss me."
Makoto didn't even need a second to think about it, she waited a lifetime for this moment to finally happen and the two locked into a very passionate and much overdue kiss. They only broke away slightly to breathe and resumed their passionate kissing for a few more minutes till they stopped and Makoto looked at her then caressed her cheek, "You must be so tired."
"A little." She said then that's when Reina finally had to say it, something that's been on her mind since she laid her eyes on Makoto, "You know something."
"Hmm?"
"I always thought you were so cute looking,"
"Eh!?" Makoto's face instantly went red, "What are you saying?"
"But seeing you now, you got so much more mature and you are so beautiful Mako…"
"Ah-ha y-you really think so?"
Reina nodded, "I know so," She then chuckled, "And it looks like I can still make you blush, that's really cute."
Makoto shared in her small laughter before running her fingers down Reina's face, "Get some rest honey."
The red head weakly reached for Makoto's hand, "Can you stay with me?" Reina asked as she was on the verge of losing consciousness.
Truth be told Makoto didn't want to even leave in the first place and she didn't even plan too, "As if I'd ever leave you." Makoto then made herself comfortable on her bed, laying next to Reina who had just fallen asleep and Makoto wrapped her arms around her and though she wasn't tired at all, she enjoyed every moment she had next to Reina who was now sleeping peacefully. Reina was truly at ease as she nestled her head on Makoto's shoulder and cuddled up really close to her, enjoying her warmth.
One thing Makoto did promise was to be there the moment Reina would open her eyes once more, "We have a lot of catching up to do." Makoto leaned in and removed the red head's tiara then kissed Reina's forehead before resting her head on the pillow and held her cute girlfriend.
The door opened up and the tall brunette stepped out, she didn't want to leave but there was just something she had to go get. However she didn't even take too steps when all her friends surrounded her and caught her off guard.
"Girls!?"
"So how is she?!" Serenity quickly asked, "Is she okay?" Minako followed up, "Does she need anything?" Ami asked, "Or is she hungry?" Rei added to it.
"Um," Makoto took a few steps back, "S-she's fine, she's asleep right now."
"Oh." They all said.
"She just needs rest."
"Queen Serenity!"
They all turned around, "Ah Miku-chan!" Serenity called out to her, "Come here!" She did just that.
"You're daughter is a joy to be around with, she is back in her room safe and sound my queen."
"Thank you so much Miku-chan."
Gemiku however noticed that everyone was in high spirits today, more then usual, "Did something happen? You all look so happy." Seeing them happy was enough to put a smile on her face as well.
"Reina is back." Makoto answered for her.
"Eh?" It took a while to process, remembering she had 'died', "Really!?" Everyone all nodded, "That's wonderful!"
"Yeah, she's in really bad shape though," Makoto turned to look at her room, "I was going to get something for her pain."
Rei then asked, "How long as it been for her? I don't really understand, she looks exactly as I remember her."
Makoto turned to look at her friends, "She said it's only been a few hours since she last saw us…"
"Really?!" Minako opened the door slightly and saw Reina sleeping peacefully, "That's… that's crazy… it's been so long without her."
"Did the battle with Andromeda harm her body?"
"Her supernova… I'm sure we all remember," They all nodded, "well like she said, Sailor Pluto saved her moments before her own attack took her life but it took a toll on her body."
Serenity looked through the door, "But she's okay right?"
"Yeah, she just needs to rest." Makoto crossed her arms, "God… you all have no idea how happy I am right now, I thought I'd be alone but," her eyes got watery and she was quick to wipe them, "I have her back."
"Your wish finally came true Makoto-san." Gemiku placed her hand on her shoulder.
Serenity stood next to her and said, "You told me once before that you no longer believed in miracles…"
"Yeah I remember, I think I can start believing again." Makoto smiled warmly, "I always prayed that I'd see her again, I had dreams about her, there were days when I thought I could smell her perfume… and now, she's here. I can feel her warmth and I know she's real."
"I'm glad to hear that Mako-chan." Serenity exhaled softly, "What are you going to do now?"
"Well I was hoping I could go get some medicine for her pain."
Ami lit up, "Why not give her a massage?"
Everyone seemed to gasp in surprise, "Ami? I didn't think you would be into that kind of thing." Minako winked.
Ami finally understanding where she was going with it was flustered as her face went red, "I-I-I don't know what you mean Mina-chan, I was just suggesting that a massage would be a good way to ease her pain."
"Are you giving them that idea because I did it for you—mmh!"
Ami quickly placed her hand on Gemiku, "Miku-chan! Not here!
"Oh come on Ami, we all know you and Miku have been together for quite some time now." Minako inched closer to her with her ever present grin.
Makoto then gave off a small hum, "Well anyway, that's not a bad idea actually, giving her a massage but I don't have any—"
"Here you go!"
"Eh!?" Makoto stared at the small basket Minako was instantly holding in front of her, filled with many bottles of body lotions, oils and ointments... where the heck did that even come from?
"Don't you worry, I have more where this came from!" She gave off a huge smile while sporting her usual innocent eyes.
"Do I even want to ask?" Makoto gave a chuckle and she didn't even need Minako to answer as Rei's face going red and turning away was enough of a clue, "Well thanks Mina."
"No problem, now go be with the love of your life."
Makoto opened the door and was about to go in when, "Mako-chan." Serenity called out, "Be happy with her, don't you ever lose her."
"Never."
Makoto closed the door behind her and hearing Reina's gentle breaths as she slept soundly. She set the basket on her lamp table then ever so gently turned Reina on her stomach, removed her boots and her gloves then managed to move her uniform enough to expose her back.
She grabbed one of the bottles, then after removing her own gloves she poured it onto her hands and then slowly lowered her hands to Reina's thighs.
Her heart began to beat faster and faster, so long she has gone without the feeling of Reina's soft skin and she wanted to remember that feeling once more.
Then her hands ever so gently began to rub her thighs and she slowly moved them down to her calves then back up and was getting a reaction from Reina as she began to give off soft moans. She then moved her hands up towards her exposed back.
Reina's eyes slowly opened, feeling Makoto's hands running all over her, "Mm, Mako?"
"Sorry if I woke you, just looked like you n-needed this."
Though Reina couldn't see it, she could tell that Makoto was probably nervous about doing this and yet probably enjoying it.
"Mmm, it feels really good…" Reina closed her eyes as Makoto continued her massage, and boy was she good at it. it was almost like all her pain was slowly going away for good.
Makoto then began working on Reina's shoulders and then her breathing became more heavy, "Hey… you know I want you right now right."
"Eh?" Makoto looked at her, "W-what do you mean?"
"I mean, I want to make love." She said.
"But you're hurt."
Reina opened her eyes, "I know… and this is making me want you more."
Makoto gave off a nervous chuckle, "H-how about we d-do that when you're feeling better."
"This isn't helping." Reina then gave off a soft moan, "oh you actually got a good spot right there."
"I still remember all your weak spots you know." Reina only responded with a giggle, "How about I run you a hot bath after this."
"That would—mmm… be great."
The massage lasted for another twenty minutes till Reina opened her eyes, "Hey."
"Hm?"
"How about we start the bath up?"
"Eh?!"
"It's your fault I'm like this now." Reina sat up, "Now I really want you." She inched closer then wrapped her arms around her.
"I-I didn't do anything." Makoto turned her blushing face away.
"Of course you didn't," She giggled at her embarrassed girlfriend, till she noticed something, "Are you crying?" She whisked those tears away.
"I'm just so happy to have you back."
Reina smiled at her, "Then how about it, that bath is waiting, you were enjoying feeling my body more then you care to admit right?"
"Y-yes, b-but at least let me set the mood." The two shared a small chuckle and Makoto helped Reina to her bathroom to get their bath started and share it together which the two knew would eventually lead to a passionate love making.
A few days since Reina finally came back into the girls lives after so long without her and they all have been spending as much time with Reina to catch up.
Makoto still had to help Reina walk every now and then as her body was slowly recovering from the damage her own attack had caused.
"So how has the city been for you Reina?" Minako asked her as she looked past the gate.
"Well I can't really explore it yet, I can barely move around as it is." It was true, she was holding onto Rei while Makoto went to assist Serenity with something.
"Ah true."
"I did see this nice flower shop though and… I kinda wanted to bring Mako some roses or something you know."
The girls all looked at each other, all thinking the same thing, "You know… that shop belongs to Mako-chan right?"
"What!?"
Ami nodded, "Yeah, Serenity has done a lot to keep it standing."
Rei then added, "Mako even named it after you."
"She did?" She looked at her.
"She… she was in a rough spot in her life after you were gone." Ami placed her hand on her shoulder
Reina's eyes saddened, "Yeah… I can't even begin to imagine that."
"But all that is gonna change now Reina-chan!" Minako jumped up behind Reina and held her, "Ever since she laid her eyes on you, her eyes have gained their shine! It's really cute!"
"You haven't changed much," The red head laughed, "But you all grew up… I feel left out now." The girls shared in her laugh.
"Don't worry about that Reina-chan, if it makes you feel any better we all stopped aging but we're all just happy to have you back."
"Ah I see— wait what?"
"Everyone!" Reina's confusion would have to wait as they all turned around and saw Neo Queen Serenity walking outside to them and following behind her was King Endymion and their daughter, Makoto followed soon after.
The Sailor Senshi all headed towards them and stopped in front of her, giving Serenity a bow, "Girls I told you all don't have to do that."
"If we don't you might forget you're a Queen." Rei softly said.
"What was that Rei!?"
Reina could see that Usagi, or rather Serenity hadn't really changed much at all, she was still the same lovable dumpling head she's known and it was a nice thing to witness, more so watching her bicker with Rei.
"Reina-chan, I want you to meet my daughter." A child soon stepped out from behind Serenity, and Reina was shocked at the resemblance to Serenity, she matched all of her mother's features beside her hair which was pink, "This is Usagi, but we all just call her Chibi-Usa."
Reina bowed her head, "Pleased to meet you Princess."
"I'm glad to meet you Sailor Nova, everyone's told me so much about you."
The moment Reina looked into her eyes, she could see that this girl had gone through so much and it helped mature this young girl to becoming a good person.
"Good to see you again Reina." Endymion greeted her.
"Mamo—Endymion, I'm glad as well." She was about to bow when she felt his hands on her shoulder.
"You don't have to do that, we're all friends."
"But—" Serenity quickly pressed her fingers on Reina's lips to shush her.
"No buts, we're all best friends as you are my Sailor Senshi," She looked at Reina, looking at her Sailor uniform, "Which reminds me." her hand began to glow which she then outstretched to Reina, engulfing her in a pure white aura.
"Serenity!? What are you doing!?"
"It's okay Reina, trust her." Makoto said as she gave off a smile as she looked at what was happening.
The glow got brighter and brighter till finally, it dissipated and the glow was gone. Reina let her eyes readjust and finally looked at her friends, "What was that?"
"Reina," Rei whispered with a smile, "Look at yourself."
"Huh?" Reina then did just that, what she saw shocked her to the core, "What!?" She looked at herself at every angle she could and saw her uniform was different, her main uniform color was no longer a dark blue but instead matching the same white color of everyone's uniform, her gloves were now white as well, and her collar, her skirt and even her boots were now a cyan color as for her ribbons, they were a deep green color and the tails on the ribbon on the back of her skirt were now a lot longer, just about reaching to the back of her knees just as her friends.
"Serenity? I—"
Serenity reached out and held her hands, "As we all always said, you were never an outcast. You belong with us, no matter what Reina-chan. I want this to prove that."
Makoto walked behind Reina and wrapped her arms around her, soon enough everyone else got closer to her as Serenity said, "Welcome back home."
"Hey Serenity! We should all have a little welcome home party for Reina."
She lit up, "That's a good idea!" She grabbed her daughter and Endymion, "Let's go!" Then rushed inside.
Minako then grabbed Reina by her wrist, "Come on Reina!" then began to pull her along.
"Mina! Wait I still can't walk okay!" But her cries went unheard as she was pulled inside all while her friends were laughing softly and followed them to catch up.
A few hours later…
Serenity had explained to everyone that it'll take some time till they had everything ready for Reina's home welcoming party so she told everyone that there was something else they could show her. They guided her through the castle and towards a certain area that Serenity had set up.
"Where are we going?" Reina asked as she held onto Makoto.
"You'll see." Was all Makoto said and they continued on, and Reina watched as many people greeted Queen Serenity and King Endymion, it truly was so wonderful to see how much their people adored their queen and king.
It took a while and climbed a few steps till they finally made it, "We're here Reina-chan." Serenity turned around and stepped aside to allow Reina to see.
"What…" It was exactly how she remembered it from her memories, the ice skating rink they had in the Moon kingdom and there were a few people enjoying themselves as well, "It's just like…"
"Come on Reina," Makoto led the way, slipping on their blades and slowly walking on the ice and Reina could only hold on to Makoto as she really wasn't used to skating.
"M-Mako I can't really ska—AAH!" She began to fall only for Makoto to quickly grab her.
"Got'cha!" She chuckled and helped stand her up, "Alright how—"
"Aaaaaah!"
They turned around and saw Serenity still struggling to skate and was very clumsy at it, her friends were even teasing her about it.
"She's still the same Usagi." Reina added, then looked at Makoto, "You were saying?"
"Here, hold me like this and just follow what I'm doing." Makoto guided Reina's hands to her waist, "Ready?"
Reina nodded as soon as she felt Makoto's hands gently grip her shoulders and the two slowly began to move. Despite Reina's pain that ran through her body, she tried her best to push it out of her mind and focus on what was really important, and that was the beautiful girl in front of her. Reina closed her eyes and then rested her head on Makoto's shoulder, then feeling Makoto's hold her tightly and the two were now skating but it truly looked like the two were dancing on the ice and it was quite the sight to behold.
They were dancing slowly but the slow movements, how close they were to each other, anyone who so much as glanced at them could feel the love all around them and they knew that these two loved each other to the ends of the earth.
"Wow look at those two." Minako smiled as she causally skated on the ice, holding onto Rei's hand, "It's almost like no time has passed for the two." Rei then said, "You wanna dance?"
"I thought you'd never ask!" They skated towards Makoto and Reina and danced near the two.
"It's so cute!" Ami leaned back before feeling arms wrap around her,
"Someone say cute?"
"Miku?" Ami then leaned back into Gemiku's arms, "I thought you were busy?"
"Already finished," She looked ahead, seeing Makoto and Reina dancing together, "She looks so happy… just the way it should be right."
"Yes, it is." Ami turned around, "Would you like to dance with me?"
"Why, to be asked by such a pretty girl, I'm honored." She held Ami's hand who then led the way to the ice and joined the two other couples also dancing slowly.
"Hey dance with me!" Serenity looked at her husband.
"Huh?"
"Come on!" She giggled as she grabbed his hand and dragged him to the ice, "You don't have to pull so hard!" He cried out.
Before long, a crowd began to gather and watched as the Sailor Senshi danced with their significant other and their queen with her king as the music continued on well into the evening and everyone there had a good time.
Eventually they all came to a stop and made their way back to their castle to begin the welcoming party. The girls all helped set everything up and while Reina wanted to help, Serenity insisted to rest and Chibi-Usa kept Reina company who began to ask her questions about herself and how she met her mother, and she even began to boast how she saved her mother back in the day which Serenity quickly dismissed with an embarrassed look on her face.
Just as everything was about to ready, Reina heard a pair of footsteps behind her, "Queen Serenity wasn't kidding, the kitten is back."
Reina turned around, "Haruka! Michiru!" She quickly walked up and hugged them, "I'm so glad to see you again."
"I see you have a new uniform." Haruka ran her eyes up and down Reina's body.
"Yeah, I love it!"
"It really suits you Reina," Michiru gave her a smile, "We all missed you, especially a certain someone." She glanced at Haruka who merely looked away.
"I see," She chuckled, "Hey where is Hotaru? Or Setsuna?"
"We should see them soon, they told us to go on ahead without them." Haruka then walked up and took Reina in a warm embrace, "I'm really happy to see you again."
Reina felt Haruka tighten her hold and she exhaled softly as she returned the gesture, Michiru joined shortly after to hug the girl they had all missed.
"come on, lets get this started shall we?" Serenity called out to them and their party began.
It was a party filled to the brim with drinks, food and a few games here and there, each and everyone of them enjoyed themselves and welcomed the girl they all loved back into their lives. Serenity always believed in miracles and seeing Reina here, alive and well only made her believe in them further and as she looked at Makoto, Serenity knew that she too believed in them once again. To Serenity her Sailor Nova was never an outcast or anything of the sort as her new uniform proved, but a precious friend just like everyone she loved and held close to her heart, she would always treasure them just like they did her.
Eventually the party slowed down as the moon began to rise and Reina who was looking for Makoto found her standing by a balcony overlooking the city as its bright moon lit up the city.
Reina stealthfully made her way too and jumped on her back, "Raah!" She knew she got Makoto just by feeling her jump, "Ha got'cha!"
"R-Reina! Don't do that!" Hearing Reina's laugh, was enough to forget that scare and love every bit of it, having gone almost a lifetime without hearing it.
They glanced behind them seeing everyone come outside with them, "Mind if we all join you?" Serenity asked and the two nodded happily.
"Anyway I'm sorry, I couldn't help it." She slid off Makoto's back and laid her head on her tall girlfriend's shoulder, "You okay?" She asked noticing that odd look on her face.
"Yeah I am, it's just sometimes this feels so unreal you know, almost like a dream," She began, "I keep expecting to wake up and realize you aren't really here, or that I'm imagining you being here but every time I feel you, kiss you and hold you… I just—"
"Hey," Reina walked around and stood in front of her, wrapped her arms around her neck then raised herself on her toes and kissed her beautiful girlfriend.
Makoto without a moment of hesitation returned her kiss and held her.
"I'm not going anywhere anymore." Reina said, "I'm staying here, with you."
Makoto's cheeks began to blush, "R-Reina can I ask you s-something?"
"Of course?"
"I still remember, it's something I could never forget… we made a promise… it feels like I made it to you yesterday but… I want t-t-to m-marry you."
"M-Mako…" Reina's eyes were quick to water and she quickly wiped them, "That is supa cool!"
"Is that a yes?" Her face was beaming with happiness.
Reina nodded happily, "I want to marry you!"
"Why wait! We can do that right now!" Serenity cried out with a much ever present grin on her face and ran back in.
"Aaaw Reina and Mako-chan getting married! So cuuutee!" Minako followed behind Serenity.
"Ah ha, there she goes again," Rei turned to look at the two, "Congratulations you two, I'm so happy for you!"
"I can't wait to see what Serenity has planned!" Ami began to walk inside, "you two make such a cute married couple!" She saw their flushed faces as they only chuckled.
"Hey Ami, when can I marry my princess?" Gemiku asked, seeing Ami's own face blush.
"Ah w-well let's see," She opened up her compact computer, "Well according to data," then looked at her with a smirk, "Whenever you want too."
"Wonderful!" She ran up and dragged Ami inside.
Makoto bashfully rubbed her head, "Can you believe them?" She laughed.
"I can actually," Reina leaned back then kissed Makoto once more, "Come on, let's go join them, I actually want to see what Serenity has in mind." She began to walk away, however she felt Makoto grip her hand.
As she looked at her, remembering everything, how they met, how they spent time together in their past and current lives and how much they mean to each other. There was something that had to say to Reina, for something Reina had promised in both those lives.
"Reina," She embraced her from behind, "Thank you."
"Huh? For what?" She turned her head to look at her.
"For keeping your promise."
"Which one?" She giggled and when she looked at Makoto, her heart melted seeing so much appreciation and affection staring right into her.
"For finding me again."
Reina smiled as she reached up to hold her hands, "We found each other."
The two held each other before finally going off to see Queen Serenity's plan for their wedding, of course they both knew that it could only mean a lot of headaches for the two considering their friends would make it a nightmare but, with each other by their side they knew that no matter what, nothing could split them apart anymore and looked forward to their lives in Crystal Tokyo, together with everyone they loved.
THE END
A/N: Well Its finally done and I so much enjoyed writing this story, it was such a joy and I hope you all enjoyed it too. Now I do plan on continuing it with a sequel and it'll be some time before I write it as I have a lot of planning to do for it and I hope it all goes well. But anyway, thank you all for taking the time to read this story I hope you all have a great day and any comments and reviews are always much appreciated it.