A/: IM BACK! After a VERY severe case of writers block, I finally got my inspiration back, thank God! Sorry for making you people wait so long ^^'. As compensation, this chapter is longer than usual.

To Tenshi No Nozomi (again): Again, you make very good points.
1. Ok, yeah. Sailor Cosmos could kick Nephrite's little a$$ to kingdom come in the manga/anime, but don't you think it's better that there's a little action. I mean, if she just walked up to them and destroyed them in ten seconds flat it would get a little boring? That's just my opinion... you are intitled to your own.
2. Ok, the outers are OOC. I get it. I'm sorry about that, but I haven't read the manga since June, and I stopped watching the anime. As you all can tell, I'm not japaneese, so all I've seen is the dub, and to be quite honest, it's really painful to watch. *turns on the dub and laughs her head off at the scouts' stupid lines* Anyways, many people have commented that Michiru would never make that comment. Ok for this, I have two reasons: The first is that she can't be perfect, and she always is in fanfictions. The second is that Haruka couldn't be the only one talking with Michiru just standing there filling her nails or whatever.
3. Hotaru isn't the healing type. That isn't true!!! In the anime (and maybe the manga, can't remember), Hotaru does have the power to heal injuries. Trust me, Saturn is like my fave. character, I know theese things.
4. Why would Setsuna ask if she's the guardian of time? ^^' I am ashamed to say, I forgot that she knew practically everything. Oops? Also, you questioned about her creating a portal. I'd say she could do that, because she is the senshi of time and space. When I think of space, I think of portals and dimensions, not stars and stuff.
5. You asked where the inners were. *explains patiently* They fused with Princess Serenity to become Sailor Cosmos. In other words, they're a part of her.
Hope that clears everything up.

P.S. This chapter is VERY important. (FLUFF)

Joined By One Man

Moon Confrontations

Usagi groaned as she sat up in bed. She pulled her white satin nightie down from around her waist. (A.N: Don't you hate it when that happens?) After fleeing the scene of the battle, the outers had brought her to their mansion on the outskirts of Tomoeda. She didn't bother to ask when or why they'd have a mansion in the quiet little town. She felt she already knew.

"Ohayo hime," smiled Michiru walking in with a food tray. Usagi sat up a little straighter and crossed her legs so the tray could be placed easily in her lap.

"Ohayo Michiru-chan," greeted Usagi. "You really didn't have to bring me breakfast. I could've just eaten downstairs with you guys." Michiru placed the tray on her princess' lap. The sweet smell of food wafted up, delighting Usagi's senses. "Mmmmm, omelette!" She hungrily dug in.

Michiru sighed, "After yesterday, we want you to be safe. All that business with Yue... We want you to rest up."

Halting her eating for a moment, Usagi frowned at the Neptunian princess. "First of all, it wasn't Yue's fault! I would have fought to save any person's life. In fact, when I started fighting, I didn't even know he was Yue! I thought he was Tsukishiro Yukito!" The blonde took another bite of omelette then went back to her speech. "Besides, it was you four that distracted me! No offense or anything-I know you were just shocked and it was a natural reation- but that's why I didn't want you guys to get involved in my battles. You think I'm a piece of glass!"

Michiru bowed her head. "I understand Serenity-hime. We didn't mean to blame Yue, we just didn't want to admit that the blame was ours."

"I understand that," Usagi said. "I think I'll need a while to cool off. No offense, but I wouldn't want to snap at anyone. Do you know any place I could go to lose myself?"

"The museum?" suggested Michiru. "Appart from the wonderful paintings, there is also an exibit. Perhaps it is the perfect place to think things over."

Usagi smiled. "That's perfect! I'll just get dressed and head over!"

"Would you like Haruka to drive you?" inquired Michiru.

"No thanks, I think I'll walk. It's such a nice day outside!" Eating the last bite of her breakfast, she carefully slipped out of bed and headed to the closet. "Wow, you guys brought over all my things!" She went inside and picked out a jean skirt and a white blouse. Changing quickly, she walked out and said, "I'm going now. Don't expect me for lunch! Bai bai!" Usagi ran out the door and down the stairs.

As she passed the kitchen, someone called out, "Koneko!"

"What is it Haruka?" sighed Usagi.

"Where are you going?" asked Haruka suspiciously.

"Out," the princess said simply, walking out the door. Haruka tried to follow, but Michiru (who had just come down the stairs) held her.

"Michi?"

"Leave her be," said Michiru, looking at the door.

Usagi walked slowly along. It was a beautiful day. The sun was high in the sky, white cotton candy clouds floating around it. Birds sang cheerfully. Usagi sighed happily. Finally, time of my own! No senshi, no distractions...

"Usagi-chan...er...Serenity-hime!" a sweet voice called out. The blonde turned around to see Sakura, Syaoran, and Tomoyo rushing towards her.

"Ohayo minna," sighed Usagi again. There goes the 'time of my own' plan!

"Where are you going?" asked Tomoyo.

"The museum," said Usagi. Should I? Oh, what the heck! "Would you three like to join me?"

"Sure Serenity-hime!" chirped Sakura.

"Please, Usagi-chan is fine," replied Usagi, waving off the title. The quartet continued to walk. Sensing their curiosity, she said, "Ask me whatever's on your mind."

"What was Clow Reed like?" "Why did Windy help you?" "Why aren't you and Yue together?" came the four questions. Laughing, Usagi answered, "Clow Reed, my otou-san, was wonderful. He was caring, patient and intelligent, though he had many secrets. When I was young, I used to spend my summers with him, just like I told you in class, where he would teach me how to handle my magic. The reason that Windy reacted to me was simple: during these "summers of learing", my father let the cards become acquainted with me. I loved those cards, and still do. They, in turn, develloped a sort of protective instinct for me, and would never hurt me, even if you ordered them to. (forshadowing in chapter 8) As for why Yue and I aren't together, that's quite simple: he doesn't love me. I asked him once if he did, and he couldn't answer." She swallowed the lump in her throat. "Well, enough about that! Let's get going!"

The three kids looked at each other, nodded, and started to walk with Usagi. I hope this works! thought Sakura.

~*~*~*~*~*~

The quartet reached the museum about fifteen minutes later. They walked in and proceeded to go to the painting gallery. After looking for some time, Usagi halted in front of o painting. It was a painting of a white palace, with dome roofs and long windows. From the tallest roof of the palace, a crescent moon was fixed on steaple. Behind the palace, was the Earth, hanging in the sky. (A/N: This is really hard to describe, so here's a picture! Disregard the words.)

"Wow that's beautiful!" exclaimed Tomoyo. "Is that the Moon Kingdom?"

"Yes," said Usagi sadly.

"Who painted it?" wondered Syaoran.

"I did."

"Really?" asked Sakura.

"Yes, though it was a long time ago," said Usagi. "C'mon! Let's go see the new exibit." Walking away, she didn't hear the next few words exchanged by the fourth graders.

"When is he going to be here?" whispered Syaoran impatiently.

"Soon," replied Sakura. "Let's go!"

After checking out the sculpture gallery, they decided it was time to head over the monthly gallery, where each month, they have a new exibit. The exibit this month was called "People of the Moon". (A/N: Couldn't resist!) Usagi shook her head and walked in.

All around the gallery were artifacts, Lunarian artifacts. Gasping, Usagi made her way around the room. She found several things she reconized, like her hand mirror and one of her necklaces, but what really got her was what was hidden down one of the short halls. It was Selene's mirror.

This mirror had been most important on the moon. This was how they solved what little crimes there were. You see, the mirror showed what you really were, be it a demon or a liar. No matter what magic you used, it would always show the truth.

Taking a deep breath, Usagi walked down the hall and stood before the mirror. Now I will see... She waited a few seconds. A fog began to swirl in the mirror, forming into shapes. Soon, the very last of the fog had cleared away and Usagi let out a sob.

There in the mirror, was her. Not her as she was now, with her normal blue eyes and golden hair, but her as Serenity, with deep cerulean eyes and long silver-white hair. That's not why she was so affected though. It was for the fact that around her reflection, stood Ami, Minako, Rei and Makoto, all clad in senshi uniform. While her Serenity reflection did the same movements as her, her friends' reflections were all smiling sadly and waving.

Usagi didn't notice Sakura, Syaoran and Tomoyo leaving. She didn't notice that it was now dark and the museum would be closing soon. All she saw was the reflection in the mirror. That is, until something interupted her.

"Serenity?" came a deep, husky voice.

Whirling around, the blonde came face to face with Yue. "Yue," she gasped, "what are you doing here?"

"I came here to talk with you," he said simply. "Please come with me."

"Why should I?"

Yue sighed, something he did not do often. Does she hate me? It doesn't matter, I have to talk to her! "Please Serenity, just come with me." He held out his hand.

Oh, why did he have to be so irresistable? No! You will not think those thoughts! You got over him along time ago... I think. Urg! Why me?! After battling with herself, she extended her hand to grasp Yue's.

"Come," he said. Yue led her outside, scooped her up and flew up to the roof, so that they were right under the moon. He then sat her down, and sat down next to her.

"Now Serenity, why are you here?" asked Yue seriously.

Turning her gaze to the moon, Usagi began to tell her tale. "It was the night of my 325 birthday (A/N: O.o She's old). It started out great: dancing and feasting. Then Beryl, infused with Metallia, attacked. My senshi and I tried to fight them off, but there were too many. My mother called us back, and fused us together. Then, we sealed all the Lunarian souls into the Ginzuishou. This caused much strain on the Ginzuishou and it broke into five keys, planting themselves into unborn people. I teleported away from the moon just as it was destroyed. Then, I had to live in secrecy for two-hundred years. I noticed that I develloped traits from all of my senshi, like Makoto's ability to cook. (A.N: There's the reason she's so different!) One day, I sensed the Clow Cards changing form. Curious, I came here, only to discover that the keys of Ginzuishou were here as well. I started taking them, before the Dark Moon Kingdom could, for they wanted the Ginzuishou as well. I had no idea that you and Cerberus were here."

"Would you have come, had you known?" inquired Yue.

"Probably not," she admitted.

"Then I am glad you did not know," said Yue, looking up at the sky.

"Why?" wondered Usagi, staring at him intently.

"Because all these long years I have wanted to see you again," said Yue, meeting her gaze. Usagi was taken aback and her eyes were questioning. Yue leaned closer. "Ashiteru Serenity."

Time stopped for the blonde. Ashiteru... He loves me? Usagi knew at that moment that she still loved Yue, that she always had. "Oh Yue!" She buried her head in his chest. "Oh, ashiteru Yue, ashiteru!"

Yue's heart seemed to swell with those words. Wrapping his wings around them, he titled his chin towards her and kissed her gently. The kiss grew more passionate, as each was fuelled by such deep love and longing.

Down below, in the cover of the bushes, three figures watched happily.

"Kawaii!" squealed one of them.


A/N: They got back together! They got back together! I know that's the part you all were waiting for! I hope I made up for my absence! Oh! One thing! Could you guys read my new fic: Of Sun, Moon, and Cards. The writing style is totally different, but I think you'll like it anyways. *whispers* I haven't said what it's a crossover with yet, so you'll just have to find out!