Author's Note: Well here's the second part. Please, please review.
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It was when I was 11 when I first met the other outer senshi. It was during a conference between the outer planets that we first met. We children had been put into the music room so that we would not interfere with their discussion. The room was in complete silence, no one daring to break the stillness. I took that time to look over the three princesses. Princess Haruka of Uranus stood tall and unmoving as she looked at the scenery outside. Her face showed no emotion as she kept on staring. Princess Hotaru was siting upon a chair and seemed to be in a completely different world. There was something about her that gave me the chills yet drew me to her at the same time. I looked at her closer to see what it could be but was soon jarred from my inspection by a note the pierced the air. I turned to where the sound had come from.
There, standing before a stand was Princess Michiru of Neptune. She had her eyes closed. In her hands was a violin. Her beautiful fingers moved with grace as she kept playing a sweet tune. The room was being filled with the sweet notes. I closed my eyes and just let the waves flow through me, feeling at peace. As the last strains of the song were being played, I opened my eyes with wonder.
" That was beautiful." Hotaru whispered. I was startled when I remembered the other princesses within the room. Hotaru was staring at Michiru with a look of wonder. Haruka just smiled at her knowingly. That song broke the ice and started our friendship. Having those three as friends made my life more bearable. After our first meeting I often asked my mother to let me visit my new found friends. She was reluctant at first. She knew how unhappy I was when I was all by myself, so she soon consented.
As the servants loaded the remaining of my baggage onto the awaiting vessel, I went up to the north tower to bid my mother farewell. As I climbed each step, I felt the excitement building up within me. I could not wait to see my friends again. It had been over two months since I last saw them.
As I reached the top of the stairs the click of my heels announced my presence. She turned around with a sad smile upon her face. For a moment, I considered not going. With my father in a far off place and me off to Neptune, she would be here all alone. She stood as regal as ever though and as composed as ever. By the flicker of emotions evident in her eyes, I knew she wanted to cry.
I ran towards her and embraced her. When a single tear fell down her face, I rushed to wipe it away. I gave her a reassuring smile. " Mom don't worry. I will be just fine. Nothing is gonna happen to me, so stop worrying."
" You're my little girl. What kind of a mother would I be if I didn't worry?"
" Mom, it's not like I'm leaving for years. It's only going to be 3 weeks."
" But it will seem like an eternity. I'll be all alone."
" Mom, Aunt Kayla will be here in a few days. You won't be alone."
" That's another thing Setsuna, you should be here to greet your aunt."
" You promised me I could go weeks ago! Besides Aunt Kayla invited me over to train next month." With the trumpets blaring, I kissed my mother one last time. " Well they're getting ready to leave. I promise to send a message to tell you that I've arrived safely." With a wave of my hand, I bounded down the steps and onto the ship. As I stood on the deck of the ship as it floated away I smiled and blew a kiss towards the person on the tower balcony. As the Glacial mountains of Pluto grew smaller and smaller I turned and headed to my cabin. It would take about a day to reach Neptune, barring meteor showers or other accidents.
Setting myself on the cot, sleep overtook my senses. When I awoke, again I peered outside to see where we were. I saw the vast aqua seas of Neptune greeting me. I had not realized that I had slept so long. Out of the sea, there nestled an island. Majestic towers made of an aquatic stone heralded the Triden Castle. As we drew closer to the docks, I hurried up to the deck. The smell of the sea engulfed my senses. At the dock, I could see my friends awaiting me. As soon as the ship docked I rushed off the ship and hugged them.
"Haruka, Michiru, Hotaru, it's so good to see you guys again." I could just feel the smile spreading upon my face, a feeling I still was not used to. Each of them greeted me with a smile. We went into the awaiting carriage and headed to the castle. After the official greetings with Michiru's mother, the four wandered around the castle. The four talked animatedly about many things going on within their lives. I did not have much to tell them about my life.
Later that night, after dinner, the four of us had retreated to the music room. In the middle of the room was a beautiful ivory grand piano. Beside it was a sheet stand, a chair before it with a violin case atop it. Haruka sat on the piano bench and played some notes. The notes clearly resonated throughout the room. Beside her, Michiru tuned her instrument. The two looked at each other and spoke through their eyes. With a nod of Michiru's head, the two began to play a song. It was the same one that I had first heard over a year ago when I first met them. As the song played on and as I hummed along, I looked over to Hotaru. She had her eyes closed and was swaying back and forth. Tapping her on the shoulder and executing a curtsy, she curtsied in return. Taking each other's hands, we danced together to the music. We twirled around the room; well mostly, she twirled since it was harder for her to do it to me because of the different heights. We giggled as the music continued.
During that trip to Neptune, I was fortunate enough not to have my visions. I felt so carefree. Whenever I was with them, I always felt that way. I felt comfortable, wanted, and loved. This does not mean I did not feel that way with my family because I do. The thing though is that it was just different, the feeling of being accepted by others my own age. The memories that I created with my three friends were the fondest memories I had of my childhood.