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Here is chapter 2 of Return...

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Chapter 2: What Really Happened...

"So?" Haruka questions, "What *did* happen?"

Rei takes a deep breath and lets it out, "Well, Serena was worried about what you would all think, if you found out about our relationship." she begins, "She didn't want to lose all of you as friends."

"That's when I decided that it would be better for everyone if..." she continues, "I disappeared. So, While Serena was asleep one night, I contacted Krakken... he was an illusionist during the Silver Millennium." "I thought I had it all planned out..." she adds, "But, I hadn't planned on one thing."

"What was that?" asks Minako.

"Me." Serena says, "She didn't expect my reaction to her *death*. Thinking she was dead, I revealed everything to all of you, and Mamoru. Then I, too, lept from the cliff." "Lucky for me." she adds, "Krakken caught me in the air... elsewise, that funeral would've been for real."

The princess releases Rei's hand, puts her arms around her and pulls herself close to the former miko. Rei returns the embrace.

"After that is when Rei told me what she had planned to do." Serena says, "But, With her is where I always want to be so... I decided to *disappear* with her."

Rei smiles and giggles a little, "I wasn't the only one that had a surprize, though." she says.

Flashback...

~Area away from the cliff~

"What!?" Rei says, "You're... Pregnant!? How? W-when?"

"I don't know how." Serena replies, "But, I went to the doctor the other day and they did a pregnancy-test... and, it came out positive."

"So, then--" Rei starts.

"Yep." Serena cuts-in, "We're gonna be a family."

Rei smiles and wraps her arms around her princess, and hugs her tightly. Serena returns the hug and Rei lifts her slightly off the ground. Rei then sets her back down and shares a kiss with her.

End Flashback...

"Speaking of which..." Ami says, "Who's is she? I mean, Is she Mam--"

"No." Serena interrupts.

"How can you be sure?" asks Makoto.

"Well, First off..." the princess replies, "How about, I never slept with him? Do you think that's reason enough to know?" she smiles.

"If that's the case," Michiru asks, "Then, How did you pregnant with her?"

"I'm not sure." Serena says, "But, Rei and I were talking and, we think the crystal may have had something to do with it."

"That is possible." Ami says, "Remember. It was a wish that Serena made to the crystal that brought us all back to life after the battle with Beryl. So, If both of them wished strongly enough, even subconsciously, the crystal could have saw fit to grant it."

Before they can discuss any further, there's a crash outside causing the entire arcade to shake.

"Mama! Rei-mama!" a frightened Rini calls, as she runs to Serena and Rei.

Serena kneels down and holds out her arms, allowing the girl to run into them, "Are you okay, Rini?" she asks. The little girl nods.

Rei kneels down as well and asks, "Are you sure?"

"Y-yeah." Rini replies, "But, I'm scared."

"Guys!" Minako says, "We better check that out, come on!"

She, Ami, Makoto, Haruka, and Michiru head out to find out the cause. They find a youma outside, apparently attacking random buildings.

"Looks like it's senshi-time!" Minako says.

"Venus Star Power!"

"Jupiter Star Power!"

"Mercury Star Power!"

"Uranus Star Power!"

"Neptune Star Power!"

Afterward, The five senshi engage the youma in battle.

~Inside~

Rei leans close to Serena's ear and whispers, "It might be a youma. We should go find out."

"Yeah, But I don't want to leave Rini by herself." Serena responds, then she notices another familiar face. "Motoki!" she calls.

"huh?" Motoki turns to see, "Serena? Rei? Is that you?" he questions, as he runs over to where they are.

"Yeah, It's us." Rei says, "No time to explain."

"Would you look after our little Rini? Please?" Serena asks him.

"Uh, Sure."

"Thanks." Serena says, then turns to Rini, "Now Rini, stay with Motoki and be good, 'kay?" Rini nods.

"Now, Let's go." the princess says.

The start outside but get cut off by none-other-than, Sailor Pluto, "You might need these." she says, pitching the Moon Locket and Mars Henshin Pen toward the two. The items land on the floor at Rei and Serena's feet, Pluto turns and exits the arcade to assist the other senshi.

Serena starts to lean down to pick up the Moon Locket. "Wait, Serena." Rei says, stopping the girl by grabbing her arm, "Are you sure you want to return to that life, my love. Don't you remember the other reason we left?"

"I remember, Rei." replies Serena, "But..." she glances out the glass door to see the other senshi fighting.

Rei releases Serena's arm, "You're right." she says, then she and Serena lean down, picking up their transformation items, "Let's do this then."

"Mars Star Power!"

"Moon Crystal Power!"

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Well, There it is! The end. Hope you all like it. I do. Well, Tell me what you think, okay? Ja.