Disclamer: I don't own Sailor Moon but I own the characters I created and used in the story.

" " Speaking

' ' Thinking

* * Dream Sequence

~ ~ POV

^ ^ Telepathy

~~ ~~ Flashback



Minor note: Sorry about the long wait. I just got a new job and such. Wish me luck!!

And just to tell you, I am skipping somewhat ahead. This is a few months later. Sorry.

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Chapter 4: Recalling

Ocean orbs gazed intently through the window, her adoptive daughter hiding behind the tree from Shadow, the family dog and gaurdian. She laughed slightly, her gaurdian looking at her with confusion in her lovely amber eyes. It has been like this ever since she had met Seiya on that day at school. They had become friends again rather quickly and were hardly ever seen apart. She had grown to love Seiya secretly and Jake the same as well. She didn't know what to do now.

She had taken to his and Princess Kakyuu's daughter, Keahi. To much of her surprise, the 6 year old had grown to love her and start calling her okaa-sama like she called Seiya, otoo-sama. She was an energetic and spirited girl that reminded her of her old self. She was innocent in too many ways and was somewhat of a crybaby sometimes. She reminded her of her future daughter, Rini. Keahi was a lot more outgoing and well mannered then Rini, who took after her father who was stubborn and cold a lot of the time. Dispite the differences between the two, she loved both of them greatly.

A sigh escaped her lips, turning her head to look at her gaurdian. A smile graced her lips at the sight in front of her, her gaurdian no longer in her cat form. They had learned Luna could transform into a human or her bigger form, a lyra, which resembled a panther with wings. Right now, she had chosen her human form that she had taken once before in the past with the crystal's help. Now, she could do it freely at will and she knew Aya, Luna's earth name that she took on, enjoyed being a human. Right now she was dating a man by the name of Matthew and was a student at the local college. They discovered she had a huge talent in fashion designing.

Shaking her head of these thoughts, she turned to look back out the window. She was happy for her gaurdian yet she couldn't help but feel like she was losing the woman that she considered like her mother second to Queen Serenity and Andrea. They had grown so close over the two years they had known each other and now they were growing apart, thanks to Luna being human and Matthew. She missed her terribly and wished she could tell her how she felt. She just couldn't, it would only confuse the gaurdian more then it did her.

As she watched Keahi play, a scene kept repeating in her mind. It was the scene where she and Seiya had met for the first time in Californa. She could hardly believe she had even thought about it. It had only been a few months ago though it felt more like a century. She closed her eyes, remembering how they had met and their reactions to seeing each other again.

~~Flackback~~

Seiya smiled at his now 16 year old daughter and continued to walk backwards until he felt himself bump into someone and knock the person over. He turned around sharply and reached out his hand, offering to help the person up. He could only gasp as he stared at the person, no woman, in front of him that looked so much like his beloved Bunny. A simple thing escaped his lips as he continued to stare at the girl. "Bunny...."

Alex looked up, sapphire meeting dark blue. She gasped as well, her eyes welling up with tears. She managed to whisper quietly, so only the boy that she was so sure her old friend that left her only a few months ago. "Seiya...."

"Bunny? Is it really you?" He looked at her, hope scene in his very eyes.

"Hai. Seiya. Its really me." Tears gathered in her eyes, making them misty.

They hug tightly and know from that moment on, they could nenver be separated again. They would be together forever and friends for enternity.

~~End of Flashback~~

"Alec, is everything alright?" Asked Aya. Concern shone in her eyes as she grasped her friend's arm.

Alex snapped back to reality, staring at Aya with confusion. She blinked, realizing that Aya had asked her a question. She spoke, her voice confident and warm. "Yes, Aya. Everything is fine. I was just thinking of Seiya." A red hue starting to stain her cheeks, knowing that it gaze Aya a thought as to where her thoughts had been heading.

A laugh escaped Aya's lips, her amber eyes dancing with laughter. She knew what her friend and princess was thinking. It was pretty obvious to everyone except the two men. "Whatever you say, Alec. And I just wanted to tell you, Seiya will be here soon to pick up Keahi." She smiled inwardly, trying not to let her eyes reflect the thoughts that were swarming in her brain.

Smiling gratefully, Alex nodded and replied. "Thanks for telling me Aya. I better go get Kea ready. I love the girl to death yet she can be so mischevious at times. Like now." She turned and started to walk out, hearing Aya's reply loud and clear.

"She takes after her mother. Her adoptive mother of course."

Her cheeks reflected a red hue, trying not to look too embarassed. She knew what Aya meant. She had practically helped form Kea's personality once she met her. They were inseparable at most times and she loved the child to death, despite her not being her real daughter. She almost felt like she was meant to be just that, even though she was Seiya and Princess Kakyuu's daughter. It was too bad the girl would never know her real mother. It must of been hard for Seiya to raise Kea to be such a wonderful daughter without her mother being around. She recalled once what Seiya had told her about Keahi's mother.

~~Flashback~~

"What happened to Kea's mother? Did she die or abandon you? It seems like such a short amount of time since I last saw you." Said Alex, her eyes holding compassion.

Seiya sighed and held Alex's hands in his. "Well, in your world, one day is a week in ours. Its hard to explain yet after we left Earth, Princess Kakyuu and I fell in love. We were not married, since I was her gaurdian and it wasn't allowed on our planet. We had a secret affair and because of that affair, she had Keahi. It was the wonderful and worst thing that has ever happened to me. Kakyuu was so happy, thinking this was the perfect reason for us to marry. We were planning to marry after Keahi was born yet plans don't always work out. During labor, Keahi did something to injure her internally and once Keahi was born, Kakyuu was only alive long enough to say she loved us all and name Keahi her little fire. She died during the night and I discovered her the next morning. We buried her under her favorite tree and I would take Keahi there every day, telling her that this is where her mother watched over her and lived. It was hard to raise Keahi yet I love her so much, it doesn't matter." His eyes reflected sadness as the end, the memories bringing pain to his heart.

Tears ran down Alex's cheeks, her hands grasping Seiya hands tightly. She was then pulled into Seiya's arms in an attempt to comfort her. He pratically dragged her into his lap, letting her lay her head against his chest. They stayed like that until Alex stopped crying and was only sniffling. With a final sniffle, Alex looked up and said in a shakey voice. "I'm sorry that happened Seiya. I can tell you were happy. I can only hope to help you with Kea as much as I can."

Seiya smiled slightly at this, kissing the top of her forehead. He whispered, his voice gratefull. "You already have, Bunny. You treat her like your own daughter and that means so much to her. She actually asked me if she could ask you to be her mommy. I told her to ask you. I guess she hasn't yet. Yet I am gratefull that we met you when we did. You were a gift sent from heaven, Bunny. You were here when I needed you and here to help me Keahi. It was destiny, Bunny. Pure destiny. Destiny for you to be Keahi's mother and my friend."

Alex smiled at him through her tears, kissing him on the cheek. She blushed slightly, her tears and sniffles long forgotten. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her eyes sparkling with joy. "Thank you Seiya." With that, they stayed holding each other for quite some time, never wishing to move from that spot. Unknown to them, love was bloosoming in their hearts and soon that love will be inseparable.

~~End of Flashback~~

Alex sighed as she walked outside, her eyes misty with tears. She loved Keahi to death but she was nothing to a real mother. She knew that Keahi would never see her as her real mother, despite that the girl had never met her. Yet she considered Keahi her daughter, even if they weren't flesh and blood. She took many critized looks from me and knew that a lot thought her to be a slut, despite her not being Keahi's real mother. No matter what, she would never let Keahi be called motherless because she had her and that was all to it. She was Keahi's mother and Keahi was her daughter. It was as simple as that.

She smiled slightly, at these thoughts. Her eyes shone with joy and tears, watching her daughter laugh and chase the dog around the yard. Yes. This was her life and she loved it. She spoke, her voice loud and kind. "Kea, its time to come in. Otoo-sama will be here soon."

Fire red orbs turned to look at her, a pout forming on the little girl's lips. She then said, her voice sounding cute and innocent. "But okaa-sama, can't I play for a little longer? Puwease!!!" Her eyes pleading silently, making her look so adorable.

Alex shook her head and folded her arms, playfully pretending to frown. "Kea, you know I can't allow you to do that. Now come on. Aya made some cookies for you to eat." She tried to bride the kid with Aya's famous chocolate chip cookies that she made only for Alex and Keahi. Seiya always came too late to taste one, since they were all gone by the time he arrived.

Keahi's eyes lite up at the sound of cookies and she ran over towards her okaa-sama, her eyes filled with excitement. She then replied, her voice high and full of cheerfullness. "Ok okaa-sama. Obaa-sama make them especially for me?"

Alex nodded her head, knowing that any promise of Aya's cookies brough her daughter running. "Hai, she did sweetie. Now come before otoo-sama comes and eats them all." She always threatened her daughter with this though it was never true.

"Ok, okaa-sama. I'll race you there." Chirped the 6 year old in excitement. She then took off for the kitchen, her mother falling close behind her. She reached it to find a plate of steaming chocolate chip cookies waiting for her. She giggled gleefully and snatches one, biting into it. Her eyes lite up with life, happiness shinning in their depths.

Aya laughed at her niece/grandaughter's reaction, knowing how much she loved her cookies. "I'm glad you like them, Ke-chan."

The child nods her head, her mouth covered with chocolate as she snatches another cookies. "Hai, obaa-sama. I love your cookies. They are so ka..ka..ka..kasomething."

A voice from behind her answers for her. "I believe Keahi means kawaii."

"Otoo-sama!!" Cries Keahi. She races and hugs her father, ignoring the fact she is covered in chocolate.

Seiya chuckles and returns the hug. He kissed her forehead and looked up at the woman he had grown to love and who he would always consider the mother to their daughter. Their daughter. He liked the sound of it. He smiled at Alex, thanking her silently for all her help.

She just nods her head, her eyes shinning with laughter. She speaks, her voice sounding like bells to his ears. "Its good to see you Seiya. Kea was good and gave us no trouble." A nose bumped her hand as she said this, looking down to see Shadow grinning at her in a wolvish kind of way. She laughs and scratches her ears, knowing that she likes that. Her gaze returns to Seiya's, their eyes locking silently in a way that they were drowning in blue.

"Okaa-sama, can you please come home with otoo-sama and me? Why do you stay here, okaa-sama? Why don't you live with otoo-sama, like other parents do?" Asked a very confused Keahi, her eyes showing how innocent she really is.

A sigh escapes Alex's lips, breaking her gaze with Seiya. She smiles sadly at her daughter, trying her best not to hurt her feelings. "Sweetie, okaa-sama and otoo-sama aren't allowed to live together. My okaa-san wouldn't allow me to live with otoo-sama. I'm sorry sweetie. I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. Remember, okaa-sama is going to that audition for those bands?"

Keahi nods and immediately forgets what her mother said earlier, her eyes reflecting life and happiness. "Ok okaa-sama!!" She giggles and looks at Seiya, wanting to leave and go to see Uncle Taiki and Uncle Yaten.

Seiya looks at his daughter and nods slightly, lnowing the look all too well. He looks at Alex, wanting to tell her to come home with them. To come home to him. Sighing he speaks, his eyes gazing intensly at her. "Thanks for everything Bunny. I'll see you tomorrow. Remember, we are all going together."

Alex nods and smiles, feeling her heart skip a beat. "Ok, Seiya. Your welcome and see you tomorrow."

With that, Seiya and Keahi go, leaving Alex with a torn heart and confused feelings. She could hardly think straight. She didn't know what to do, whether to run after him or stay like she always does. She stays, not knowing if she really wanted to risk everything to be with Seiya or Jake. She loved both so much and it was beginning to get so hard. Life was harsh in her mind. She didn't know what to do anymore.

Aya watched from the kitchen, sadness shinning in her eyes. Her princess had grown so much since then, changing everything about herself since she had become Skyler or Alex as most people call her. She just wanted her princess and daughter to be happy and that is exactly what she planned to do. Make Alex happy.

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Thanks for reading. I'll explain a lot more in the next chapter. See ya.