Disclaimer: Alrighty, so it's been like two years since I last updated this. Let's see what's happened since my last update? I started testosterone on 3/8/19, I got top surgery on 6/25/20, I adopted another dog and he's turning 1 on 6/21, and I got a job as a swim instructor and lifeguard. I was also a chef for a year, before the pandemic hit. I've still had my share of ups and downs, mostly due to relationships not working out, but we aren't gonna talk about those. I finally have somewhat of an idea on where this chapter is going, so I'm gonna write and see what happens.

Chapter 36:

Once they arrived back at the treatment facility, Kyle and Yuiko walked Haruka inside where she was promptly tackled by her small, yet loving family.

"Haruka, I'm so happy you're back. We were all so worried about you."

Michiru said, hold Haruka close to her.

"Yeah, when we were told you went missing we all feared the worst."

Hotaru said, her arms wrapped tightly around Haruka's legs.

"Are you alright? He didn't hurt you, did he?"

Setsuna asked, looking over Haruka's body as best she could with Michiru and Hotaru blocking most of the view.

"I'm fine, can everyone just please chill?"

Haruka asked, her voice sounding tired.

"We're sorry. It's just, when we heard Genjiro had kidnapped you, we all worried he was going to harm you."

Setsuna said.

Haruka let out a heavy sigh, and pulled herself from Michiru's and Hotaru's hold.

"He didn't kidnap me. I went for a walk to clear my head, and ended up wandering too far from the treatment facility. I ended up bumping into Genjiro and he offered to give me a ride back here."

Everyone stared at Haruka in confusion.

"Hold up, if he was bringing you back here why were you at his place?"

Kyle asked.

"He said he had something to take care of first."

"Did this thing he had to take care of involve getting in your pants?"

Yuiko asked.

"He didn't get in my pants."

"Then why are you wearing nothing more than a large t-shirt?"

Yuiko asked, gently touching the sleeve of Haruka's shirt.

"It was hot in his house and my clothes got soaked in sweat. So he washed them for me, while I took a bath. He gave me this shirt to wear while I waited for my clothes to be done. He was gonna give me my clothes back, after they were clean."

"And he couldn't bother to give you any pants?"

Kyle asked, his eyes wandering to where they shouldn't be, which in turn earned him a smack from Yuiko.

"Ow! Hey, what'd I do?!"

Kyle asked, rubbing his arm.

"You know where your eyes should be, mister."

Kyle mumbled out a quick sorry, and quickly averted his gaze from Haruka.

Haruka just rolled her eyes at her two friends. She knew the t-shirt barely covered the lower half of her body, so it didn't surprise her that Kyle was staring. She could also feel Michiru was staring at her a few times, even if the aqua haired beauty was trying to act like she wasn't.

"I'm gonna go put some pants on, before Yuiko starts smacking anyone else."

Haruka then headed to her room, pulling her shirt down as much as could to cover herself while doing so.

When she got to her room, she saw Usagi sitting on her bed.

"Haruka! You're back!"

The bubbly blonde exclaimed, tackling Haruka with a big hug.

"See, Luna, I told you she'd be back."

Usagi said, looking over at the stuffed cat that sat on Haruka's bed.

"We were both really worried about you."

Usagi said, turning her attention back to Haruka.

"Where did you go anyways?"

"I went for a walk and ended up getting lost."

"Oh I see. You know, you really should take a buddy with you on walks. I always take Luna with me, and she makes sure I don't get lost. Maybe she could be your buddy too."

Haruka sighed and shook her head.

"Thanks, koneko, but I don't think Luna would make a very good buddy for me."

"Why not?"

"Well because you're the only one that can hear her, when she talks."

Usagi giggled, which in turn confused Haruka.

"You're so silly, Haruka. I'm not the only one that can hear her."

"You're not? Who else can hear her?"

"You can."

Haruka was now certain that Usagi had lost her mind.

"What are you even talking about? I can't hear anything at all."

"Well that's because you're not allowing yourself to. Luna told me so herself that she's been trying to talk to you since you got here, but she can't get through to you. She says it's like something is blocking her from reaching you."

"Really now? She told you all that?"

"Mmhm."

Usagi said, giving Haruka a bright smile.

"Oh, and she also said you should put on some pants."

Usagi then stood on her tiptoes, and whispered into Haruka's ear.

"She can see your flower."

Haruka then looked down and noticed that her shirt had been pushed up, when Usagi had hugged her.

She quickly grabbed a pair of pants and put them on, her face bright red from embarrassment.

"Don't feel embarrassed, Haruka, we're all girls here."

"Yeah, but my ah...flower as Luna called it, is really only something I want Michiru to see. Speaking of which, I should probably get back out there. My family and friends are here to visit me."

"Can I meet them?"

Usagi asked, looking at Haruka with big pleading eyes.

"Sure, why not."

"Yay! Come on, Luna!"

Usagi exclaimed. She then grabbed the stuffed cat and bounded out of the room, with Haruka trailing behind.

End of chapter 36:

A/N: I think that's a good place to leave things off for now. Remember reviews are always appreciated. Although given how long it's been since I last updated, I'll be surprised if I get any. Hopefully I get at least one though. Until next time, this is PokémonSoulMaster93 signing out.