A/N: This is turning into a soap-opera! Oh well, I can live with that…anyways sorry if it's weird! I'm not really in the writing mood soooo, that's why it sucks since the other chappi's are much better. Enjoy!!!
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Title: Lost Star Light, Burn Bright
Chapter Ten
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Senator Mars couldn't breathe. In front of her stood the single most gorgeous woman in the world, at least that she had seen. The beauty had left her broken, uncaring for a year to everyone. Rei had done nothing but keep herself alive and doing her job. Now four years later the woman she had thought she was over, was back, beautiful as ever. The reason because they weren't together now, weren't raising a daughter or son, the one she didn't even know had lived or not, it was all because she was stupid.
" Oh Terri! We all missed you soooo much!!!" Hotaru and Rini ran over to hug their old friend warmly.
" I'm glad to see you again too! I brought some Teres presents for everyone, but later after dinner." Rini and Hotaru looked slightly disappointed they didn't get their presents now, but despite that they grinned. The others hugged her and commented on her clothing. She told them of Teres and her life as ruler, but kept secret to the matter of her daughter. Earlier Kirei was taken to a room to play with some nurse maids. Terri didn't want them to know just yet.
After dinner, and after Terri had changed into some low rider jeans, a loose gray long sleeved shirt, and a pair of sneakers, she brought out the gifts. For Ami, Terri gave her a set of theory books from her own world. The blue haired genius was very thankful. Lita received many cook books and plant books full of Teres flowers and recipes. Mina was given a books too, except some were magazines of how they dressed on Teres. Senator Venus was all ready half way through the first magazine. Setsuna was given a little of everything, but mostly mystery novels, which she loved. Michelle, ran her slim fingers over a set of fine brushes, paints, pastels, and shading pencils of which were very different than the ones of Earth. Amara started swinging around her new set of twin swords, beautifully crafted. Hotaru, who was still into lamps, received yet another one. It was made especially for her, with dark hues of purples, and some pinks. Rini was given a large book on all the animals of Teres, since she loved them so much. Serena was given comic books, something with which she could hang over while being bored. Seiya was given a set of songs to match her voice, the dark haired woman leafed through them approvingly.
" Thank you Terri! I love these comics!" They all laughed when Serena was practically drooling over the pictures. Terrestria turned to Rei and motioned for the woman to follow her. She did and they disappeared through the doorway of the Senshi room.
" I hope nothing bad happens between those two. What do you think she's going to show Rei?" Serena and Seiya looked at each other but never said a word.
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" Where are we going Terri?" Terri grinned at her.
" I'm taking you to your present. I might have been mad at you four years ago Rei, but I'm not one to hold really long grudges." Rei nodded and stared at a door that was very familiar. It was black, the sign of Teres etched in for decoration.
" Come on inside." Rei followed her in and gulped at remembering the time she had held the love of her life close. A voice could be heard from upstairs, it sounded small, but was loud at the moment, because whoever it was, was yelling.
" Mommy, Mommy! I missed you. We didn't have dinner togefer!" The raven haired one gasped at the sight of a four year old girl. Terri had bent down to hug her and pat her head.
" I know little one, I had dinner with my friends tonight. Tomorrow we'll all eat together ok?" The little girl smiled and finally noticed Rei, she gasped at her and grabbed Terri's hand.
" Mommy! Tat woman looks like me!" Rei's eyes widened and she looked over at Terri who nodded and smiled.
" Well, she should look like you little one. This is your daddy." The little girl's mouth shut at this and stared in awe at her father. She grinned impossibly wide after a few seconds and hugged Rei's leg.
" Hello daddy! I'm Kirei." Rei went down of her knees to look at Kirei.
- My eyes, her hair, her tanned skin, my figure, our combined faces. She's so cute! - Rei pulled the girl close and hugged her tight.
" I'm so glad to finally meet you Kirei." Terri smiled at the sight.
" Kirei, go get your daddy's present, then we can play, then bedtime, ok?" Kirei nodded happily and ran up the stairs. Rei followed her with her eyes and sat in a chair.
" She's so cute. She looks so much like you. When was she born?" Terri sank back on the couch.
" April 13th, 3008. Kirei may look mostly like me, but she definitely has your temper." Rei laughed. Kirei came back then and jumped onto Rei's lap.
" Here you go daddy!" Rei glanced down at her present wrapped with red paper and a purple ribbon. She slid the bow off and tore off the paper, then took off the lid. Staring back at her was a picture. Of Terri and Kirei on a porch swing with the ocean waves behind them and a pink sky with a hovering golden sun. They looked happy and smiled into the camera while Kirei was held close by her mother, Terri's chin resting on Kirei's head. It was a perfect pose. Terri grinned at her.
" I love it. How old was Kirei?"
" Just turned four, she loves the beach. I took her to a private beach I own a few miles from the castle." Kirei got up and held out her little hand.
" Come play now daddy! Mommy got me a bunch of new toys to play with!"
Rei chuckled and followed her daughter into the play room that had once been a meditating room. Terri followed behind, giggling at the scene. They played until seven thirty, when it was time for Kirei's bath. Rei was given the opportunity to help clean the little girl and took it, with out knowing what was in store. She was drenched with water only minutes after Kirei had hopped into the giant tub of bubbles. Suds ended up on the green marbled floor. Somehow within the confusion Terri found herself in the tub. Though one glance at Rei's devious smile and she wasn't the only one other than Kirei.
The three changed into pajamas after ringing their clothes of water and Kirei's parents read her to sleep. Kirei dozed off into slumber land two pages into the old classic " Snow White". Terri and Rei kissed their daughter and slipped down into the living room to sit on the big leather couch and watch TV.
" Terri?" The brunette looked over to her and their eyes locked for just a moment.
" Yea Rei?"
" Why did you come back? Why now when Kirei is so young? You could have made her hate me, never want to meet me." Terri frowned but then smiled.
" I might have done that, if I hadn't reminded myself of how horrible it is to feel it. Besides, she needs you in her life. Plus I wanted her to know my family. I don't keep things from Kirei, she knows all about you. I've been telling her stories since she was born. Kirei never saw a picture of you though, I left them all here, if your wondering." Rei nodded and looked at her hands holding the remote.
" It took me so long to get over you and I probably haven't. I've tried dating, didn't work. No one could be you, and I don't know if I ever accepted that." Terri looked over at her a bit surprised and then her face softened. She moved over to Rei and put her head on her soldier.
" After Kirei was born and I was allowed to do the things I used to, I started dating. For a year I went out with a handsome woman named Jean. She proposed to me and I almost said yes." Rei looked shocked and worried not wanting to think that someone else would marry her.
" Don't worry, I told her no. I knew then that I would always love only you. Sappy as it sounds, I accepted it, and I was much happier with it. I don't know if I could pursue a relationship with you now Rei." Rei held her close, pulling her love into her lap.
" Why not?"
" I'm Queen over a totally different world. I can't ask you to marry me someday, or live with me and Kirei on a new world. You are part of Neo-Queen Serenity's court, that's where you should stay." Terri got up and went back to her end of the couch. Rei just stared at her.
" I can still be part of Serenity's court. My meetings will change but that's it. I can easily jump through a portal to be here when needed. I want to be with you and Kirei." Terri's breath had quickened from Rei leaning over her so. She slid down and looked up at Rei with love that she had always allowed herself to feel.
" I love you Rei Hino." - If she doesn't kiss me now I'm gonna attack her!-
" I love you too." Rei got rid of the gap between them and pressed her lips to Terri's. A moan escaped Terri's mouth at the feel off Rei against her. There was no room for tension as they kissed through the night. Finding themselves wrapped in each others arms tight the next morning (fully clothed!).
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A/N: I did say that was going to be a sucki chapter right? Just checking. I'm on break now so be expecting the end soon! But not too soon! Review Please! C ya!
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