Here is chapter thirteen. Well part of it at least. I hope you enjoy reading this…hehehehehe…. I know it's short but I've been busy school has started again plus I am working on a new story called Returning Home. Which as soon as I get the first chapter typed it will be posted. Please keep reviewing.

* Flashback *

Usagi sighed. "Here I'll let you borrow mine." Usagi pulled a chain from around her neck. "I've had this since I was little. Use it to open the locket. It should work. I'll tell Setsuna that she should expect you here tomorrow." Usagi walked out leaving Duo alone. As soon as she was out of the room, Duo placed the key in the lock and opened the locket.

*End of Flashback *

Chapter 13 - 

Usagi slowly walked down the staircase knowing very well all eyes below were on her. For the formal occasion she had on dress that look similar to that of her mothers the only difference being that her dress had spaghetti straps on it.

"You look stunning." Quatre stated. In agreement everyone in the room nodded

"Where is Duo?" Trowa asked.

"He's sulking for a little bit. He'll be down shortly. Setsuna, Duo will be here everyday starting tomorrow to do the yard work for one month. It's his way of apologizing."

Setsuna nodded. "Is this of his will or yours?"

"Duo would never do anything he didn't want to." Usagi replied. "Oh that reminds me. In four days there will be a Lunar Eclipse. I'd like to hold a costume ball, here if it is possible."

"I don't see why not. It's been awhile since we've held one.  "

"The theme will be Lunar Mythology. I thought it appropriate for the eclipse." Usagi stated and turned toward the dining room.

"Should we start without Duo?" Wufei asked.

"Leave Duo with his past for a little bit. He'll come down when he is ready." Usagi stated. "I believe he won't mind missing the first course of the meal. After all there are eight courses."

Wufei nodded.

Haruka came down the stairs thudding with each step.

Usagi looked up and smiled. "Haruka you're wearing a dress."

"It was required of me. After all I am a woman."

"With the way you're stomping in those heels it doesn't sound like a woman coming down the stairs." Michiru stated.

"I am not accustomed to these things…" Haruka protested.

"My dear," Setsuna held Haruka's face in her hand and studied her face, "do you not know what make-up is?"

"I have foundation on." Haruka countered.

Setsuna could only sigh. "Dinner will be postponed for a moment. I have to go give a make-up lesson."

"Absolutely not! I will not have you putting any more gunk on my face." Haruka protested.

"Haruka go with Setsuna. It might be good for you." Michiru said.

Haruka scowled. "Fine but if I come back looking like a clown I will kill you all."

Haruka stomped out followed by a smiling Setsuna.

"She'll look beautiful when they come back." Hotaru stated softly. "My mommas are always beautiful."

Usagi smiled at Hotaru. "My momma gave me something to give to you."

"Really? What is it Usa-momma?" Hotaru looked at Usagi hopefully.

Usagi pulled a crystal kitten out of her handbag and handed it to Hotaru. When Hotaru held it, it lit with a soft purple light.

"It's beautiful." Hotaru stated.

"Take good care of it. It's really old." Usagi said.

"I will." Hotaru promised.

"Oh, I forgot." Usagi reached into her bag and pulled out four items. She tossed one to each pilot. "My mother thought you would enjoy these. She's a very giving person."

Trowa twisted the little decoration in his hand. It was a silver pendent that was shaped like a sword with a green gemstone set into the hilt. Back in the day it was a gift from Usagi to hold their cloaks securely while in battle, but now in this day it was a pretty shirt ornament. He attached it to the lapel of his jacket and smiled when it softly resonated with his spirit. * So, it hasn't forgotten me.*

Hiiro frowned at the little sword with the blue stone in it.

"Here, I'll help you put it on." Hotaru carefully set her glass kitty down and then walked to Hiiro. She carefully pinned the sword to his lapel on the left side.

Quatre smiled. Hiiro had worn his pendent on the left side so the cloak was not in the way when he drew his sword. It was practical.

"It looks good on you." Hotaru said. "It is kind of like you, you know. It is straight and proper. A weapon yet also an instrument of beauty."

"Hotaru…" Usagi said. "There is no reason to embarrass him."

At that moment Duo came down the stairs. Being as quite as possible he entered the parlor and said "Hey sis it took you long enough to find me."

"Took me long enough?!  Why you." as she said this she quickly grabbed Wufei's katana and began to walk slowly toward Duo all the while giving Duo a glare that rivaled Hiiro's. Duo took one look at Usagi and decided that he would have been safer with Wufei going after his braid. As Usagi drew closer Duo backed up until he found himself blocked into a corner. When they were face to face with each other Usagi leaned over and whispered so only Duo could hear. "I missed you to." As she finished speaking Duo looked at her and then at the katana that she still held in her hand and promptly fainted.

I think I will end the chapter here since I am not getting many reviews. Review and I will post more.