AN: I am SO flattered by all your comments. ::blushes:: Thank you SO much!!! And it paid off. Here is chapter 10.

Thank you Golden Rain, LadyD, aquamoongemini, Black Aura-Sama, crystaldove, JLSCORPIO (did I leave off here? New new will be coming soon!!), solarmistress17, Prophetess of Hearts, A New Dreamer, and all others who read but didn't review (tho I really wish you'd at least leave an anonymous review). As for the pairing ::grins:: you'll just have to wait and see. Unless you read this the first time around, in which case you probably remember from the voting. ::hints with eyebrows not to say anything::

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A rosy hue glowed steadily brighter on the eastern horizon. Once again, Rei pushed all tempting thoughts of sleep from her mind and continued her vigilance.

There had been no news yet. Rei had stayed up all night, keeping watch out the window, but the last update they had received was when Chibi Trunks had returned bringing Chibi Usa. They were met with great joy and renewed hope at CC, but that was many hours ago now. Rei had been so happy to see the pigtailed youngster. But now they were in bed and should be waking soon. The hope they had brought had almost faded completely.

Sleep tugged at Rei's eyelids, but she refused to yield. She had promised herself only to sleep if both were found or if all was surely lost. And it would take more than a sleepless night for her to believe the latter.





A pair of strong arms wrapped around her and covered her eyes. "Guess who?" came a comical voice.

Rei smiled fondly. "Goku."

Goku frowned and let go. "How'd you know?"

Rei smiled again. "Only you, Goku, only you." She leaned back against his strong chest as he held her close.

"You need your sleep, Chichi. I mean Rei. Or Chichi. Or... what am I supposed to call you?" Goku scratched his head. Rei giggled at her innocent husband.

"You can call me whatever pleases you. As for sleep, I can't. Not yet."

"Chichi, honey, you're not doing yourself a favor. You need your rest. They will find their way here without you watching."

"I know, I know. But I feel it is my duty. Everyone else is searching. I must do something."

"But--"

Bulma came running into the room panting, and cut him off. "Guess who just arrived!?!"

Rei stood up quickly. "Who's here?"

"It's Tien and Chatzou! And they've brought someone with them!"

Rei left the room, running outside, with Bulma and Goku behind. There was the ever white-faced Chatzou and three-eyed Tien, talking to a blue-haired woman.





Tears filled Rei's eyes. Her hair was longer than she remembered, and she didn't recall glasses, but it could be no one else. "Ami..." she cried.

The woman looked up with shock and surprise. "Rei? Is that really you?" The two friends ran to each other and were soon lost in hugs and tears. The four bystanders just smiled at the joyful reunion.

"Rei, is Usa really back?" asked Ami.

"Yes, it's wonderful. She didn't die after all. She's now in Tokyo, with Makoto, looking for Venus. Soon we'll all be together again."

"It's been so long. Too long."

"Yes and so much has happened," replied Rei. "But first, I want you to meet some of my friends. I trust that you've already met Tien, Chatzou, and Piccolo. But this is Bulma, a fellow genius, and my husband, Goku."

Ami raised her eyebrows and smirked "I'm very pleased to meet you both. I am Mizuno Ami... or Mercury."

The two friends walked hand in hand back to the building, chatting about their lives and all that had happened recently.

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When the three Z fighters returned from Tokyo (each carrying a girl- U/17, Mk/MT, Mn/Y), they were met with a similar scene. The five inner senshi huddled together tightly, hugging and crying, never wanting to let go again.

But Usagi knew the Darkness. She knew that as each precious minute passed, it grew stronger and ever closer. She knew that her friends, the Outers, were in danger. She knew she had to help. She knew that it was time for the battle to begin.

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AN: Not *exactly* a cliff, but I'm sure some will complain. Next time, it's a last meal all together.

Check out Memories of You. Chapter 4 will be typed soon, but I am happy to say that I have written up to chapter 10. I've decided that (since I luv you so much) I'll give you a kinda "preview" about it. Usa *does* grow up in the DBZ world (for a little bit anyway), but let's just say you would never think of who is her "Daddy". And she's not Saiyin. Opps, hope that didn't spoil the surprise. There's only a few choices after that. Hey, maybe I should make her Namekian!!! That would be so hilarious!!! Lol!

Until I get a chance to type again (which will be when?), Ja ne! ~Calli- chan