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Meanwhile back on the dance floor…

"Wow that was deep; he had to have written it for Usa-chan." Katherine said to Ema who nodded.

"Ema thinks every girl in the room felt the same way, the emotions in the room are of the charts." Ema said as she felt overwhelmed by so many raw emotions around her at the same time.

Valerie was awestruck to see Usa up there on stage with Jared after she complained so much about him and not wanting to be by him.

Hotaru and Jewels stood there holding hands, "I have to say that was beautiful, and I hate his music!" Jewels murmured.

"I don't know that song was very powerful, I don't think she could have avoided him after that." Hotaru exclaimed, as she became suspicious of Jared. She had spent too many years studying music with Michiru-mama to know how powerful and suggestive music could be.

Usagi was by Minako holding trays of drinks as they walked about by the outskirts of the dance floor both wore simple masks that the employees were required to wear for the event. Both were in love with Jared for a brief moment as he sang, once he stopped they felt back to normal.

"I don't know Usagi-chan; I think Jared just beat Seiya's best song." Minako stated in admiration of Jared, you could almost see little hearts floating around the senshi of love.

"I think he's good real good, I give you that." Usagi stated as she took one of the drinks off the tray and quickly drank it setting the empty glass back on the tray. "But he's not as good as Seiya-san not happening." She stated as Minako chided her for taking a drink. "What? It's not like they are paying attention!" Usagi grumbled.

Michiru and Haruka were on the other side of the ball posing as servers as they walked about the crowd holding each a tray of drinks. Michiru had locked her gaze on Jared from the moment he had begun to sing, this was not normal music. Haruka had felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand sensing something was off with this music. Her lips curled back when she saw a girl with strawberry blond hair in a white gown and mask with wings begin to walk towards the stage, the way everyone simply parted all of a sudden made her blood run cold.

"Michi I say he is the enemy!" Haruka whispered into her lover's ear.

"I suspect the same, or at least if he is not the enemy he is being used by the enemy. This music is not normal; I sense an undercurrent that is controlling emotions from it." Michiru warned.

"That has to be Usa, what is she doing standing out like that, Hotaru said Usa had picked out a simple gown, that is not simple! Why not put a sign over your head saying here I am take me."

"Ruka, let's get around the back and see what more we can find, I think our gig as undercover servers is over." She stated as she looked over to the side doors where most of the servers were entering and leaving the ball room to enter the service hall that lead to supplies and the kitchen.

"I like your thinking Michi, lead the way, I have had of teeny boppers in gowns and obnoxious loud music." Haruka stated as she followed Michiru towards the services doors.

Usa blinked as she felt unsure why she went to the stage, why when he looked right at her, his words, his stare simply drew her to him. She couldn't think all she kept seeing was Jared with his arm extending out towards her, his pain and sorrow wrapping around her needing her touch.

So much for keeping a low profile, she thought to herself as Jared lead her off the stage, the assigned DJ now taking control of the dance floor as couples began to dance again.

"I hope you liked it." Jared murmured to her as she blinked again and looked at him suddenly.

"I am sorry what did you say?" Usa asked.

"I see my amazing song has left you speechless my lovely lady." Jared mused as he watched a glint of anger spark within Usa's crimson orbs. "I am simply teasing you, don't get upset." He quickly amended.

"Did you like my song, I wrote it for you." Jared now said seriously.

"For me? Sure you did, I am sure you are saying this to score brownie points with me." Usa said as she looked him in the eyes. "It was a wonderful song full of emotions, I am sure your fans will adore you for it, and I do hope you find the one you are seeking." Usa assured him, as she drew her hand away from his all of sudden realizing he was still holding it.

"Soon you won't feel like that about me Usa-chan; you will see me differently and hold feelings for me." Jared suddenly said as he grinned, his face became suddenly serious as Roxy Black Rose came up to him, her gaze was murderous.

"Jared you are needed in the back, we have a problem." She simply said as she glanced over to Usa as if she were saying get lost maggot. While they both spoke in code, Usa stepped back from them, why did Jared say those things to her, that she would see him differently, and feel different about him.

Jared turned to Usa, "Please excuse me Usa-chan, I will return shortly and continue our discussion, stay near the stage for me." He said as he quickly turned away and followed Roxy out of the dance floor and ball room.

Usa sighed in relief that he was gone, his presence this evening was too much for her to handle, almost as if in the past he had held back, but tonight he was not refraining it. She turned and felt over pressed by all the people suddenly around her so close. I need air, I need to get out of here she thought quickly as she saw the balcony doors to the side of the grand ball room. She quickly picked up the sides of her long gown, and as fast as her gown, shoes, and wings allowed her she made her way about couples and people finally reaching the balcony doors, she opened one of the doors and stepped out closing it behind her.

The view was truly breath taking here, the balcony was large and beautiful full of flowers and decorative vines. As she walked over to the edge where the verandas were she leaned against them and closed her eyes allowing the breeze to calm her. She opened her eyes and took in the view, the city was amazing, and Tokyo Tower was majestic even from here. Far in the horizon you could see the ocean, and from the other direction you could see the distant foothills that marked the edge of the mountains.

"It's a beautiful view up here isn't it?" Asked a male voice as Usa quickly turned to see Dream Kamen leaning against a column. He was not wearing his usual tunics tonight; he was in a white tuxedo with silver cufflinks, cummerbund, bowtie, and instead of a cape, he had white wings that resembled her own.

"It was you; you had my gown and mask swapped out for this one!" Her tone was not accusatory but curious. "Why?" Usa asked intrigued.

"I felt that a beautiful princess should dress like the princess she is." Dream Kamen stated, as he now looked up to her and smiled. "I hope it did not upset you at least not that very much." He mused as he walked over to her.

Usa could tell that Dream Kamen was nervous somehow, as she watched him slightly. "Well I did get upset, and I almost did not come because of it." She said honestly. "But I will admit you have good taste, and the way this gown fits me, it's almost as if it came out of a sweet dream." She said as she thought about that.

Dream Kamen was now before her, he was tall and handsome. His eyes drew her in, those golden pools so vivid and bright. She looked back out to the scenery, her gaze suddenly distant.

"I am glad you came, I apologize for upsetting you earlier then, but why are you so sad? Forgive my intrusion." Dream Kamen said as he looked out into the scenery beside her.

"I am not sure, I just feel lost sometimes." She said without thinking much on it. "I am torn over my heart, when I was younger I had met someone very special whom I shared a connection with. With the passing of years our connection is nothing almost nonexistent. There are times that I wonder if those events were simply a dream and nothing else."

Dream Kamen smiled at her words, "Ah, young love a beautiful dream indeed." He murmured. "But the question is do you believe truly it was just a dream?" He turned to face her now, her profile was incredible he thought, but a smile upon her soft lips would bring light to her lovely face, not this frown and sorrow.

"I believe that it had happened, and that the day we parted I gave my heart to him. But I also believe that he has forgotten me and moved on, he never answered my calls, nor tried to reach me." She said as she looked over to him surprised see his intense gaze upon her.

"So have you given up then? Have you moved on?" He asked now in a serious tone.

Usa wasn't sure why she was telling Dream Kamen what she felt about Helios, but something about him was so comforting in a strange way, she knew he would listen to her. "There is a part of me had given up, anger had set in due to the rejection I felt. A part of me wanted to move on, but deep inside I knew it would be a lie and I would not be able to do so at least not completely." Usa brought up her hand as she felt a few tears slid down her cheek she rubbed her cheek and smiled softly. "I don't even know why I am telling you this; I practically met you the other night." She said as she looked away from him embarrassed. "At times I almost feared that he simply came to me because I was helpful and gave him refuge in my heart and dreams from those who were seeking him for evil. But even as those fears exist; my heart does not accept them, never could."

She felt a strong breeze suddenly as her wings rippled behind her, the skirt of her gown lifted slightly as a flash of light surrounded them briefly. She felt her hand was taken into a set of warm firm hands, as she looked over and down she saw Helios kneeling before her holding her hand with his forehead pressed against her hand. How many times she had dreamed of seeing him again, of this first encounter and how it would turn out, how she would react, but none of it came to her now, all she could do was stand there and gape.

"Please forgive me my maiden; I never wanted to hurt you, never." Helios knew he could no longer conceal his identity to her; it pained him to see her this way. "I have watched you grow up, learned of your accomplishments and of your trials; but believe me when I say I could not go to you." He dared not look up, her silence was killing him.

Usa placed her free hand over his head and gently ran her fingers through his loose blond white hair in fear of this moment not being real. She felt him tense beneath her touch and then calm. She allowed her hand to gently slide down the side of his face and gently lift his chin as she gaze into his golden orbs. She came down onto her knees as she embraced him into a firm hug. "Helios… oh Helios I can't believe you are here, they said you were sick and I couldn't reach you even then."

Helios felt her tears now splatter against him as he held her and closed his eyes savoring this gentle moment. "I was sick, I was dying Maiden. When I learned that the Lord of Nightmares had awoken and Hellion the realm of Nightmares became disturbed I knew I could not approach you, if they ever found out about you I would be lost." Helios answered her unspoken question as to why he stayed away. "I got sick at first because of the attacks in the dream realm, eventually they began to poison both Elysian and Earth and I could no longer keep fighting without a price."

"You protected me it was you, when I asked for the truth; you protected me from Yoshi and the other male, that light it was you!" Usa exclaimed as she realized how foolish she had been to doubt him. "I am so sorry Helios, I should have been more receptive and not have doubted in you." She felt his arms around her now as he held her.

"But if you are dying how are you able to be here now?" Usa asked as so many other questions plagued her thoughts.

"Your grandmother, Late Queen Serenity sacrificed herself to save me, she gave me the last of her power and strength, she healed me but at a great price." Helios felt his heart in his mouth now as he worried she would not forgive him for this. "She said that the only way to keep you safe was through me, and that she had to right a wrong she committed long ago."

"A wrong she committed?" Usa asked lost for words as her heart skipped beats, sadness and joy rushing through her at the same time. "I never read anything in the historical archives kept in the palace about a wrong the late queen committed." She whispered now. "And now I can't even ask her of it." She closed her eyes briefly as she felt a tear escape. She opened her eyes and looked up into Helios's golden orbs, "I only wish I could have said goodbye, I will miss her with all my heart. I do not fault you Helios; in part I feel that she gave me a wonderful gift when she saved you for its all I wanted." She offered a weak smile to him then. "I hope you can forgive me."

Helios looked down into Usa's eyes they were both now pressing their foreheads together while still holding each other. "I do not fault you for that my maiden, I think you have waited for me for over a millennia for me. The average human may wait for their loved ones for a few decades at most, but you are neither average nor ordinary." He said as he smiled softly, as they both laughed together. "Dance with me Maiden." He said as he stood up and helped her to stand. "I am ever so blessed to have such a wonderful maiden at my side." He whispered into her ear.

Usa stood up with his help and smiled as she brushed away the last of her tears. She took his hand as she followed his motions; they waltzed together to a melody that was not coming from the party inside the ballroom. Everything around them seemed to vanish as she focused on Helios and for the first time in a long time she felt so happy and joyful.

On the next balcony Usagi and Tuxedo Kamen watched as they hid behind a few plastic trees that were on the balcony for decoration. Both of them had slowly moved closer with the trees to spy on their future daughter. Usagi had her hand clamped on Tuxedo Kamen's there were a few times he wanted to go over and push away this wanna-be kamen guy from his future daughter.

Usagi had to giggle because Tuxedo Kamen felt the other guy was a cheap knock off of him. They both gasped when the saw that Dream Kamen was in truth Helios all this time. "Usako he's too close to her, that's not acceptable." Tuxedo Kamen whispered as Usagi shook her head.

"Don't you dare! She's waited for this to happen for over millennia you heard him; no way will I allow you to ruin it because you're overprotective and jealous!" Usagi warned him, as she watched with little hearts in her eyes feeling joy for Usa-chan. "I haven't seen her so happy since she has arrived as today."

Tuxedo Kamen grunted in defeat knowing that if he did go and ruin it for Usa-chan, Usagi would kick his collective rear and then some.

From the third balcony in the shadows a figure watched with great interest. Prince Ulric's lips gave way to a malicious grin as he knew how he would push Yoshi now to act. His time to fool around these stupid humans has come to an end at last. He went along only to get the fool to trust him, so that Ulric could get closer to Yoshi's maiden and use her for his plans.

Jared was inside with Roxy in the room below the ball room; there they had set up a giant mirror, vines shot out from the grand mirror and straight up onto the ceiling that was the dance floor on the upper floor. The mirror now began to pulse with a dark purple glow as the vines attached to the ceiling began to suck the emotions and energy out of the dancers and other party goers.

"Look what we found snooping around down here." Roxy stated as she pulled out a grey cat all tied up by the tail. It was a young cat, and it was wiggling a lot trying to break free from Roxy's grip.

"You brought me down here for a cat? Could you not have tossed it out and dealt with it?" Jared asked peeved at the fact that Roxy took him away from his maiden for a cat.

"If it was that simple I would have tossed her out the window and call it a night, but this is not a normal cat as you would put it." Roxy countered with an attitude, "It speaks."

"A talking cat? That is not normal, very well bag it and give it to Haira she will bring it back to our world, I will deal with it later." Jared said as he focused on the mirror and infused it with more nightmare energy, "There now that this is settled and working I will return to the ball, I will have that dance with my maiden before the party is crashed." Jared stated to Roxy who nodded. That's when Jared felt Ulric's summon in his mind. What could Ulric want now, could this not wait.

Roxy Black Rose felt Ulric speak to her through her thoughts, "Shadow Mars assemble your warriors it is time!" Ulric said. "Yes my prince." Shadow Mars replied. A dark light surrounded her as black flames now shot up about her, Shadow Mars grinned as she nodded towards the shadows.

Shadow Mercury and Shadow Jupiter stepped out now joining Shadow Mars, "Let's crash this party."

Jared appeared next to Ulric upset by the interruption as he realized they were outside in the shadows of a balcony. "Why have you summoned me here?" He asked as Ulric pointed towards the other balcony. Jared became enraged to see his maiden with Helios.

"It can't be, he was dying I know this so, how can he be here?" Yoshi asked as he let the Jared façade fade from him, he was done pretending to be Jared. He watched with jealousy and anger as Usa danced with Helios, the way that she simply smiled and seemed to radiate in the moon light, and how that wretched Helios got his sneaky greedy hands at her hips. Yoshi was seeing red, as he felt Ulric put a hand over his shoulder and clamped down tight to hold him in place.

"Not just yet Yoshi, calm down your eyes are red and your ears are practically smoking. Let's us do this the right way remember? Our plan? Let's make them return into the ball room" Ulric offered as he waved his hand and immediately the sky darkened with storm clouds, lightning flashed and thunder crashed as the winds began to pick up around them. That's when rain drops began to fall, as they grew in size and numbers. "Turn back to Jared, one last time I will work on separating them for you, when the chaos begins take her and leave for the tear." Ulric reiterated one more time as Yoshi growled and ground his teeth.

"Very well, I will comply for now, but I have barely any patience now." Yoshi hissed. He allowed the glamor to surround him as he changed back into Jared and entered the ball room. Ulric vanished back into the shadows.

Usa nearly jumped off the balcony when she heard the thunder and saw the lightning. "Where did this storm come from?" She asked as she tightened her grip on Helios.

Helios quickly held her hand to reassure her that she was safe; he knew just how much she hated storms. As the winds picked up and the rain began to fall, he quickly held up his cape around her to shield her as they headed for the doors and rushed back into the ball room allowing the doors to swing shut behind them. For a brief moment as they stood there, Helios shivered, not because he was with Usa, but because he sensed an anomaly in that sudden rain storm. "Don't worry maiden I am here for you, don't worry about the storm." He murmured trying to keep her happy.

No one noticed them, everyone was busy dancing and having fun at the ball. Usa looked up to Helios and smiled as she blushed suddenly. "Did you think of me Helios?" She giggled when she saw how red Helio's cheeks turned at her question.

"Yes my maiden, more than you will ever know." He answered as he offered her a sheepish smile.

Usagi nearly wailed out in fear from the thunder and lightning when Tuxedo Kamen had clamped his hand over her mouth as he muffled her cries with his gloved hand. Had he not they would have heard Usagi and learn that they were not alone. Tuxedo Kamen quickly turned Usagi around and embraced her against his body. He held her gently as he waited for Helios and Usa to re-enter the ball room. Once he was sure they were gone he lead Usagi back inside as she shivered against him. He glanced back out towards the storm, deep within he could sense an unnatural dark element within it, so it begins…