Thank you all to those following my story, I hope you're enjoying it. Here's the next chapter to Finding Usagi. Enjoy!

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Usagi stared pointedly at her dance partner. She had the strongest urge to whack him in the head with her duffle bag. He had stepped on her foot not once, not twice, or three times, oh no, he stepped on her a total of six times! Six! Forget stepping on her, he was so distracted from today's dance rehearsal he almost dropped her, twice!

Recalling that last thought, Usagi's face grew in an annoyed scowl.

In the distance she could hear the shuffling feet of their teammates making their way out. She was glad dance practice was finally over, she wasn't sure her poor foot could handle another stomp.

Before she could tell him off, Asanuma quickly threw apologies.

"I'm sorry Usagi-chan! I'm so so sorry!" Eyes pleading.

Usagi's eyes narrowed.

"What happened today? This isn't you."

"I uh...I…"

Usagi was starting to worry, Asanuma was never like this. He was a really great dancer. He was the best male dance from their team, that was her biased opinion anyway. Asanuma never missed a step, ever.

Moving toward him, she put a hand on his arm in a comforting manner. "Is everything okay Asanuma?"

Asanuma looked her in the eyes before looking away, a blush painting his cheeks. He stared out the window, eyebrows furrowed.

"Do you believe in love at first sight Usa?" He whispered softly.

If they hadn't been alone Usagi wouldn't have heard him.

'Did she believe in love at first sight?' Usagi thought back during her time as Princess Serenity when she first set her eyes on Endymion. She had snuck down to Earth eager to see its beauty and wonder. That was she first caught a glimpse of the dark haired prince of earth, he was laying down in the rose gardens against a tree, gazing up at the moon. He looked so handsome in his royal garb of dark colors, black boots adorning his feet, the upper part of his shirt open, giving a peak of his toned chest. She felt her heart stop when she met his eyes, a blue as dark as midnight sky. She knew in her heart then that he was her soulmate. Then she thought back to when she first met her future husband to be, Chiba Mamoru. It was definitely not love at first sight, but he had caught her attention unlike any other male, his blue orbs a midnight blue that reminded her of the night sky, once she knew more about him her crush developed into more than that, long before discovering their past lives and that they were destined to be together, she knew her heart belonged to his.

A soft smile small playing on her lips she looked out the window at nothing in particular, she let out a deep sigh. "It's not love at first sight. It's more like soul recognition."

Switching his gaze from the outside toward the petite blonde, a cheeky grin spread across his lips. Breaking the serious moment.

"Look at you being all insightful, go figure.

Recovering from her stupor, Usagi hit his arm with her water bottle. "Who says I can't be insightful!?"

Laughing at her antics. "I'm kidding, I'm kidding… okay stop. You must be good at what-a-mole." Mumbling the last part mostly to himself.

Ignoring his last jab and putting their playful spat aside, Usagi looked at Asanuma a knowing smirk firmly placed on her lips. "So who's the lucky girl?"

Letting out a pitiful sigh. "I don't know?"

"You don't know?" Confusion on her face.

"I don't know,'' he repeated, scratching the back of his neck a blush forming on his face with embarrassment. Then turning his gaze toward the window once again his voice changed to wonderment. "But kami-sama Usa-chan, you should have seen her she was so beautiful, her eyes were like a beacon to me, a deep violet purple, they were the most exotic eyes I've ever seen, and I swear when I made contact with them it's like she could read right through me." Eyes glazed over he recalled the previous night.

He was standing in the corner of the big fancy ballroom, trying to keep a low profile. He hated coming to these events. Politicians, high ranking law enforcement officials, posh celebrities, Japan's most renowned public figure always attended these lavish functions. Fake, every single one of these people were nothing but fake. He had to admit that even his parents were fake because they hated coming to these events as well. Obliged to make appearances due to their high end job and status. His parents forcing him to attend for their 'family image', mostly his mom's image. She represented a majority of these high end figures.

He rolled his eyes when he saw his mother shake hands with Tokyo's chief of police, a fake smile plastered on her face. Every handshake, every smile, every gesture was all an act. These social events were held with the objective to help the people of Tokyo, to strengthen the city. However, it was all greed, money suckers, always looking for their personal interests. He was about to take a sip of his champagne when his breath caught. There at the other end of the wall was a stunning young woman. She was dressed in a strapless black satin long gown, a short slit on one side of the dress, paired with black strap stilettos. However, that didn't catch his attention for long, no his eyes were fully focused on her set of almond shaped eyes, the deepest shade of purple.

He laughed when he saw her rolling her eyes as two politicians were shaking hands and hugging, a bored expression on her face. Asanuma could tell she wasn't a big fan of these events either. As if she heard him laugh, her eyes turned to look at him. He visibly gulped, a smirk making its way on her lips. Asanuma was about to make his way toward her when a red head blocked his view.

"Hey there handsome, want to help me have a good time?"

He looked at the young redhead dressed in a skimpy black dress with her breast almost popping out. While many guys his age raved about girls who threw themselves at them, he found this behavior repulsive. He liked young woman who showed self respect, and didn't have the need to show every inch of skin leaving little to nothing to the imagination. When he caught her eyeing his Chopard L.U.C all-in-one Janus watch he could tell she was just after his money.

Leaning in towards him and squeezing his arm, she whispered huskily into his ear. "I can give you a night you won't want to forget."

His stomach clenched in disgust. As she leaned away to look at him she wore a 'seductive' smile on her face, hand on his arm.

Meeting her with his most charming smile he could muster. He replied in a cool tone.

" I have aids." Then took a sip of his champagne.

He had to try hard not to burst out laughing at her reaction.

The redhead went from confused to disgusted, and quickly removed her hand from his arm. She gave him a look filled with repulsion before turning around abruptly heading towards the crowd.

He laughed out loud instantly as soon as he lost her in the crowd.

Feeling someone's gaze, he stopped laughing to to see who was watching him. Not seeing anyone he looked in the direction where he last saw the girl with the deep violet eyes. She was gone. He raked his sight for her in the crowds but she was nowhere to be seen.

Lost to his own thoughts, Usagi took advantage of this. She stomped on his foot closest her and took off running, Asanuma taking off after.

Asanuma grumbled to himself. "Why are girls so evil." Both limping side by side toward his white Aston Martin V12.

"Hey! I still need five more stomps buddy!" A stern look on Usagi's face.

Asanuma grimaced. "I know, I know… I'm really sorry about today. Do you think Saito-san noticed?"

Usagi gave him a deadpanned look.

"Nah...not unless she had a blindfold on. Of course she noticed, the whole team noticed. You almost let me fall flat on my face!" She screeched.

Wincing at the mention of that, he let out a groan. "So much for taking the leads for this coming performance. I'm sorry if I ruined our chances Usa." A guilty look on his face.

Opening the door for Usagi she gave him a light pat on the back. "It's okay Numa, we still got plenty of time to show her what we got, if not… there's always a next time." Giving him a warm smile. As much as she wanted to be mad at him, she just couldn't he was too nice.

Once Asanuma dropped her off at home. Usagi went to shower quickly, she was going to meet up with the girls.

An hour later, she found herself at the Hikawa shrine.

"Late as always Odango." A smug look on Rei's face.

"Gomen, guys!...I was… uh.. working on an art project that's almost due."

"Don't sweat it girl, Minako and I arrived just five minutes ago." Makoto replied taking a bite off a cupcake. "I brought some strawberry lemonade cupcakes Usagi, help yourself."

Usagi was tempted to get one but she remembered that she was on a strict diet that didn't involve cupcakes. Dance required her to eat healthier foods, a truly great sacrifice on her part. "They look really delicious Mako, but I just ate."

The girls all stopped what they were doing. Minako dropped her Cosmopolitan Magazine, Makoto dropped her half eaten cupcake on the floor, Rei looked up from her laptop, Ami stopped reading, Artemis and Luna stopping mid conversation. A look of astonishment on all their faces. Ami was the first to recover.

"Do you feel sick Usagi-Chan?"

Usagi rolled her eyes. "I'm fine guys, like I said, I just finished eating. Besides, I think it's time I start watching what I eat. You know take care of myself." Shrugging her shoulders nonchalantly.

Luna looked at her charge, a smile splayed on her kitty face. "My Usagi-chan, that's very mature of you. I'm proud you are starting to think more maturely."

"Yeah Odango, guess we won't be worrying about rolling that dumpling body of yours through the palace." A teasing smirk on the fiery priestess' face.

A gasp broke from Usagi's lips. "You take that back Pyro!" Flinging a cushion at Rei's head.

"Pillow fiiiiiiight!" Minako hollered, throwing the cushion behind her at Makoto.

"Oh you're on blondie!" Makoto shouted reaching for the cushion under her.

Pillows were thrown back and forth, laughter and giggling filling the room. Until they noticed a certain blunette was missing out on the fun.

A sly smile spread on Minako's face. Prowling her way toward her prey. The rest of the girls watched in amusement. Ami was too absorbed in one of her Anatomy books. When Minako was about to prance on the bluenette, Ami grabbed the cushion next to her and thwaped Minako in the head.

"Ami!" Makoto gasped in fake horror.

Everyone stared shocked at her attack.

"What? It's survival of the fittest, you have to study your prey before you attack."

At that everyone burst out laughing. It felt like they were back in their early teen years. Artemis and Luna just shook their heads at their childish antics.

After settling down they talked about their school and how their courses were going. Usagi looked at her friends with pride, each choosing their path in career, something they felt passionate for.

Rei had decided to major in law, civil rights to be exact. Usagi knew for a fact that she would make one heck of a lawyer. Rei also decided she would get a minor in business something that would help her in aiding her grandfather in running the shrine.

Makoto obviously had decided on culinary arts, the girl loved to cook. Her dream was to open her own bakery and restaurant and fill them with a variation of gourmet baked goods.

Ami was following in the footsteps of her surgeon mother. She was just a year behind Mamoru before finishing her med school. She would be the youngest surgeon. Mamoru even confessed to Usagi

Minako had taken up the volleyball scholarship the school had offered her, a full ride toThe University of Tokyo, as long as she remained on the school team during her time there. Besides volleyball Minako had taken an interest in becoming a marriage counselor claiming it was her duty as "Love goddess" to save marriages and conserve the love. She had given a very heartfelt speech when she told the girls her chosen path in career.

As each girl shared their college experience. Usagi couldn't be any prouder. After everything they've been through along her side, they deserved it. However, she couldn't help feeling a sudden sadness. She wished she could also share her passion for dance with them, but she knew that they wouldn't understand. Besides that reason, Usagi was well aware that none of them would be able to reach their dream to the fullest.

Her Mamo-chan would barley be starting his career before the great ice age came, the deep sleep that will befall them before the start of Crystal Tokyo.

Noticing that their leader was lost in thought. Rei-chan nudged on the side. "Oí Odango, What's got you lost in Lala land?"

Coming out of her stupor Usagi shook her head and laughed nervously. "I uh… I was just thinking… about my birthday." She lied smoothly.

"OH MY GOODNESS!" Ami ran her hands over her mouth, her eyes held an apologetic hint in them.

Usagi looked at her dear friend in worrisome confusion. "Is everything okay Ami?"

Ami couldn't meet her eyes. "I'm so so sorry Usagi I completely forgot—"

"It's okay Ami, my birthday won't be for another two—"

"No you don't understand, I won't be able to make it… I have an important speech to give—"

"It's fine, we don't have to do something all da—"

"It's in Kyoto." Replied Ami in a soft whisper.

"It's okay Ami, you and I can do something together another day? Besides I have the rest of the girls to—"

"Actually Usa-Chan, I won't be able to make it that day either...the volleyball team is planning a fun weekend at hot springs before the season begins next month. I wouldn't mind not going but it's mandatory with my scholarship and all." Minako looked like she wanted to cry.

"Um, it's okay guys I—"

Rei also had plans for that weekend with her grandfather, they were going away to a retreat for a special type of meditation. There was no way her grandfather would let her bail on him.

She wanted to be upset at them, it was her 18th birthday! However, she knew these things were very important to them.

"I understand guys, we can celebrate another time, I don't mind really." Giving them her best smile to show them she was okay with it.

Makoto got up from her spot, throwing an arm over Usagi and hugging her. "It's okay Usa, I'm sure you and will have a great time. You pick whatever you want to do, I'll even bake you a cake—"

'Baby got back' interrupted Makoto. The girls gave her a quizzical look. The thunder princess laughed sheepishly, before answering her phone.

"Kino here… oh hi Kikuchi-san. What, they what!? ...They want me!?... no way!?"

Pulling the phone away from her ear and putting it on mute, she turned to look at the girls excitement in her eyes. The girls looked at expectantly. Makoto looked like she was about to burst in happiness.

Taking a deep breath. "They want me to help cater for a social event at the Opera city concert hall, they're asking the culinary students from different schools to take part and my professor chose me—"

The girls cheered for their friend, in loud clapping and whooping sounds.

"It's this weekend." Said in a hushed whisper, she turned to look at Usagi. Silently asking for her permission.

The room grew unusually quiet.

"Take the offer Mako-chan." Giving her friend a warm smile.

"Are you sure, I can—"

"No, go ahead, take it. You deserve it Mako. Besides, I still have Mamo-Chan to celebrate with me."

Letting out a Usagi pitched squeal, Makoto threw her arms around Usagi, hugging her tightly. "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Usa-Chan, you're the best!"

After Makoto finished her conversation on the phone the girls tried to convince Usagi that they could celebrate her birthday tomorrow. She lied to her friends, telling them that she had a study group she couldn't fail to miss. In reality, she had dance practice in the evening the next day. After a good 10 minutes Usagi had reassured them that they could just get together another day when their schedules weren't so hectic. She had to force a smile the rest of her time there.

Feeling depressed Usagi made her way to the only person who could make her feel better. Entering his apartment and removing her shoes she made her way inside. Usagi called out to Mamoru, taking her sketchbook out of her back to show Mamoru the art piece she was 'working on'. "Mamo-chan, are you home!?" Looking back at his genkan she noticed his shoes weren't there.

She was about to call his phone when she heard him rattling his door open.

Not noticing his girlfriend, Mamoru slammed the door shut, haphazardly throwing his shoes off. He was mumbling cursing to himself when he finally noticed his girlfriend.

"Usa what are you doing here?" It came out more harshly than he intended but he was in a really bad mood. A male nurse where he was interning bumped into him, causing him to drop the vial samples of blood that needed tests work done . It contained at least 4 different patient's blood sample. Of course the male nurse put the blame on Mamoru, and because the male nurse held a good name in the hospital, they believed him. Mamoru got in so much trouble, he got yelled at, and was told his internship could get revoked.

Mamoru was beyond mad, he was pissed.

Usagi looked at her boyfriend in shock, never seeing him this angry before. She walked toward him grabbing his hand when he yanked it off her hold.

"Usa please leave. I'm not in the mood right now, I just need to be alone."

Pain etched her face. "But Mamo—"

"I.said.get.out." Gritting his teeth and jaw clenched.

"Calm dow—"

"Calm down!?" he was bellowing now. "You want me to calm down!? Do you have any fucking idea how hard I've worked my ass off to get where I am for some jackass to ruin it all in less than a second!?"

Before Usagi could say or do anything Mamoru continued his tirade.

He knew he was out of line, but he needed an outlet.

"Oh that's right, you wouldn't know what hard work is. Sitting around coloring pretty pictures a little pathetic if you ask me, or let me guess is that too hard for you to do too?"

Before she could stop herself a tear slipped. Her bottom lip trembled, forcing more tears to fall. Not wanting him to see her cry, Usagi fled his apartment, leaving his door open.

Mamoru slammed the door shut. Breathing harshly he let his forehead fall against the hardwood door slamming his fist on it.

He remained in that position for about five minutes before taking a deep breath, afterwards he removed himself from the front door, locking it in the process.

Working his way toward his living room he saw what looked like a notebook on his coffee table. Nearing it, he felt a pang in his chest. It was Usagi's sketchbook, it must have been the piece she was working on. It was a sketch of Endymion in his rose garden gazing up at the moon, the night they met. It was beautiful, the details were intricately drawn, even though it was not yet finished it was outstanding. His Odango was talented and he just ridiculed her without a second thought.

Mamoru let the sketchbook drop on his coffee table, getting his phone out of his pocket he dialed Usagi's number, it kept ringing until he got to her voicemail . He called Usagi's house, but her mom said she wasn't home yet. Mamoru tried her cell phone again, this time it sent him straight to voicemail. He tried another seven times, all with the same result. A tear slid down his cheek, how could he have been so cruel. That was the first time he kicked her out and treated her badly un purposely. Getting her voicemail again he decided to leave her a message, not knowing what to say he hung up and walked toward his sliding door to look at the full moon that was on display tonight.

Usagi ended up at the park. She walked her way toward the little bridge that looked out to the lake and the full moon that hung on the night sky. Feeling her phone buzz, she got it out and saw his contact id appear on her screen, a picture of Mamoru that she had taken of him engrossed in a book, glasses perched on that perfect face of his. Her eyes filled with tears again. It hurt that he thought so little of her, it didn't matter that she was lying to him, but the way he mocked her and belittled her brought out all her insecurities afloat again. Knowing he would call her house, she called her mom telling her she was still with the girls then proceeded to turn her cell phone off for the night.

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A/N

Hopefully you all enjoyed this chapter.

What do you guys think, do the girls really have other plans or are they just bluffing?

What about Mamoru, I know he was a litt harsh but what do you think he'll do for Usagi?

And who's this mystery girl Asanuma is crushing on?

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