Slowly picking herself up she followed her three friends. They agreed on meeting at the library when they were done changing. Upon reaching her chambers she changed into a simple dress with a slightly low cut bodice made of a blood red satin material. Slipping into some slippers of like color she slowly made her way to the library. Heaving the huge oaken doors open she walked towards a nice and comfy settee situated in front of the fireplace. The fire had apparently been made quite recently. Hovering her hands towards it she could feel the fire warming her fingertips. They had been numb due to the cold outside.

Upon hearing the creak of the hinges she turned around expecting her friends. Instead she was greeted with the sight of the two young men she had seen earlier that day. "I guess I wasn't hallucinating." She whispered under her breath. It apparently wasn't low enough because a bright twinkle seemed to instantaneously appear in ruby eyes.

"Apparently this beauty here before us my friend was so stunned by our handsomeness that she believed that we were but figments of her imagination." The one with ruby eyes commented. His companion just replied with a small chuckle. " I can assure you my sweet lady that we are all too real, and would be more than happy to be at your beck and call." The ruby eyes one said as he took a hold of her hand and brushed his lips on her extended hand, his eyes never leaving her face. :: Definitely a lady's man and he is definitely flirting with me. By his coloring I can only presume that he is related to me perhaps. I wonder how he'll react when he finally stumbles upon such a conclusion. His friend is quite handsome though a fact which I cannot argue with. ::

"Se-chan." Hotaru yelled happily as she burst through the door with Haruka and Michiru right behind her. " Your mother says that your relatives have arrived." She stopped when she saw the two gentlemen, one of whom held her friend's hand in his.

" I'm guessing the charming man in possession of your hand is one of them?" Michiru said as she smiled devilishly. When Setsuna saw the shocked expression across his face she couldn't help but giggle.

" I do believe he is Michiru-chan. He does have the same ruby eyes that my father has." She answered with amusement. All he could do was open his mouth then close it.

" Forgive my friends sudden lack of speech ladies." The one with the blue eyes apologized with a devilish look in his eyes. He was apparently quite amused with the recent interaction. " I by the way am Safiru Youji from the House of Draco. My friend over here is Kushiro Shiga from the House of Garne."

" It's a pleasure to meet you both." Michiru said. " I am Princess Michiru of Neptune. These are my friends, Princess Haruka of Uranus, Princess Hotaru of Saturn, and of course Princess Setsuna of Pluto." She introduced each of them to the two gentlemen, each lady giving a nod of recognition to the two.

" It seems my friend that your current conquest is undoubtedly unattainable." Safiru whispered into Kushiro's ear. Setsuna couldn't help but break out into laughter upon hearing the comment. She had been dreading this meeting with her kin, but now she felt much more at ease.

Kushiro sighed in a seemingly forlorn manner but quickly his expression brightened. " That may be so my friend, but as they say, there are many more fish in the sea. None may compare to my beautiful cousin over here but I see three lovelies before me that come quite close." He said with a joking manner. Luckily for him only Setsuna was the only person other than Safiru that heard the comment. Otherwise this meeting would have become quite heated. After awhile the six got comfortable and were in easy conversations. Setsuna couldn't help but grow attached to her devilish cousin and a bit smitten with his handsome best friend.

" By the way, K-kun. Where's is Mariko?" Setsuna asked her cousin.

" Hopefully in some rotting in some bottomless pit." Safiru murmured. Setsuna was a little taken aback with that reaction.

" Don't mind my friend over here Se-chan. He just has a slight dislike for my little sister."

" My feelings lean more towards loathing. The girl is like an annoying itch that won't go away. You constantly try to scratch and when you finally think it's gone it reappears yet again." Safiru said.

" I couldn't agree with you more." Kushiro said patting his friend on the back. " Speak of the devil." Everyone turned towards the open library door. There in the entranceway stood one of the most exquisite creatures Setsuna had ever seen. She stood poised with her nose slightly pointed up in the air, an aura of sophistication radiating from her. She had sparkling cerulean eyes and midnight black hair with a hint of purple that reached the middle of her back. When she walked she had such grace that it seemed like she was floating on air. Though she couldn't deny the beauty that her cousin possessed she couldn't help but feel a disturbing chill, creating goose bumps on her flesh.

" Good day sweet sister." Kushiro greeted his sister as he kissed the outstretched hand. " Where have you been? Oh and I'd like you to meet my new friends. This here is our cousin Setsuna, and her friends Princess Michiru of Neptune, Princess Haruka of Uranus, and Princess Hotaru of Saturn. " He said as he pointed each of the females out. She gave each a thorough appraisal then proceeded to give them a satisfied look. The look in her eyes had a hint of loathing in it as well that confused Setsuna.

" Are you cold princess?" Setsuna was startled when she heard a husky voice near her ear. She whirled around to find Safiru right behind her. She was so startled that she stumbled. Luckily he caught her before she made a total fool of herself in front of her cousins. Nestled in his arms she couldn't help but feel a torrent of emotions fighting within her. She couldn't help but feel safe in his warm embrace and by the look in his eyes it seemed that he felt the same. ::What am I saying? I just met him a few hours ago! How could I possibly feel this way about him?:: But she could not deny these feelings that were racing inside her, making her heart pound. Unfortunately the contact was broken by the intrusion of her cousin.

"Are you all right my dear?" Mariko asked with a smile on her face. The smile never reached her eyes for they seemed to have turned to ice.

" Yes, of course cousin. I just had a sudden start when I saw a cockroach scurrying nearby. Luckily for me Sir Safiru here saved me from a most austere scene."

" That's my Safiru." She said as she latched onto his arm as she gave him a radiant smile. " Ever so considerate." Clearly giving her a cold shoulder she proceeded to engage him in conversation. Setsuna retreated to the company of her friends. Every once in a while Safiru would give their group pleading looks.

" I think you should go over there and make sure that conniving b*tch doesn't take your man away from you." Haruka said.

" My man?! What are you talking about? I only met him a few hours ago, he's not my man."

"Keep on talking like that and it just might come true."

" Haruka!" I said punching her pointedly

" Oh come on, Se-chan you can't possibly tell me you don't have any feelings for him I mean look at him. You can't deny that he's is quite appealing." I just gave her an annoyed look.

" Fine be that way. I just think it'll be a waste to leave him there with her. I mean if I wasn't mistaken, if that annoying girl hadn't interrupted I could have sworn I would have seen some starbursts."

" Ruka-chan your simply incorrigible. But I still love you anyway." Enveloping her friend in a hug. " I guess I should go over there and rescue him from the lioness's den." Standing up resolutely I headed over to the two.

Author's Notes: I would just like to thank those people that have given me their reviews and I sincerely apologize for taking so long. My other computer, that I use to type all of my stories in has been given me a few problems. I hope that you guys enjoy this chapter and don't forget to review!