Chapter 10
Title: Z Moon Senshi
Author: *~SerenityMoon~*

Hello Minna-chan! I hope the last chapter was enjoyed. I know, I know, There's Mamo-baka bashing in EVERY fic, but hey at least in my fic he deserved it. ( Hell 9 times out of 10 he deserves it in EVERY fic) I saw a picture of a full grown Bra and she looked just like Bulma! Ahhhhh! It was Sooooo scary!

1. I do not own the song, 'Spanish eyes'(Yeah,Yeah, I know Boy bands.... Ick. They're not my fav, but I had to pick something people would know.)

2. I don't own any song I use in this fic.

3. I don't write Lemons. Anything that happens between Trunks and Serenity in the bed is strictly sleeping.(And maybe a kiss here or there. ^_~ )

4. Why am I saying all this? Because I reread some of it and it sounded kind of hentai-ish. It's not meant to sound that way, It's supposed to sound Kawaii, and koi-ish.

Well, On with the long awaited Show!

LAST TIME ____________________________________________________________________

"I still can't get used to that talking animal.", Kuririn muttered. " Oh, Oneagi Kuririn-koi what about Puar, and the rest of them at Master Roshi's.", 18 pointed out." Yeah, well they won't tear me apart with one command!", Kuririn muttered eyeing Shiro " Sayoonara!", Serenity started smiling slightly, " Oh, and Bulma if you value your living existence not one word!", she finished glaring at Bulma who started laughing. " See ya Koneko,", Haruka said smiling at Serenity then scowling at Trunks. " Haruka, Knock it off.", Serenity scolded. Vegeta waved two fingers and glared at his son."Vegeta-san, you too.", Serenity stated, placing a hand on Trunks' shoulder. " Trunks-kun, picture where we're going, I don't have a clue,and if we end up on the Moon it's your fault.", Serenity warned. Trunks pictured Kami's lookout and the picture flashed in Serenity's mind. Serenity closed her eyes and a silver glow surrounded them both. Serenity mumbled the words, and in a flash they were gone." Be careful Serenity-hime.", whispered Hotaru who was on her way out of the room.

______________________________________________________________________________

SM DIMENSION

MY P.O.V.

"What are we going to do with Mamoru-baka?", Minako asked, It was a few days after Rei had knocked him out. They had taken him to his apartment and left him on the couch.They watched through the window as he woke up. He thought it was all a dream. They hadn't had to speak to him , seeing how there hadn't been any attacks lately. " I don't have a clue.", Makoto replied. The two were relaxing in the Game Center, trying to think of a way to get to Usagi. " This bites, I saw Artemis the other day, and he completely ignored me!", Minako pointed out. " Yeah, That means were not going to get any help from the others.", Rei said surprising them. Rei dropped her book bag infront of the booth and sat next to Makoto. "I was just by Usagi-chan's house, Ikkuko-san said Usagi-chan, was going to be spending some time with her Obasan Setsuna.",Ami interrupted, startling her friends again. She placed her blue book bag next to Rei's red one and plopped un-Ami-like next to Minako. " I didn't know Usagi-chan had an Obasan, named.......", Minako started, then realized it wasn't Usagi's Obasan, It was Pluto. "Brother..., that was a load of help.", Minako continued slamming her head on the table. "Even if we were able to get to Usa-chan, 9 out of 10 chances she'd kill us, without a moments hesitation, and if she didn't I bet that say-jin ooji will.", Ami stated flatly. There were large bags under the blue hared girls eyes, for she had been up for nearly 72 hours straight, trying to find Usagi.

" Ami-chan, Maybe you should go home and get some rest.", Makoto told her gently. Ami shook her head Iie. "Come on Ami, you haven't had a good nights sleep in awhile.How are you going to be able to help find her, If you can't even stand on your own two feet?", Minako pointed out to the weary aqua hared girl. " I suppose you're right.", Ami sighed. "We can pick up where we left off tomorrow, right now let's get you home Ami, I'll drive.", Rei started grabbing both the backpacks off the floor. The four girls stood up, paid Motoki their bill and left.

After dropping Ami off at her apartment,Rei drove Makoto home. Minako decided to stay with Ami, and play 'doctor'. Rei winced, Minako wasn't a very good doctor, but no one had the heart to tell her. Mostly she broke alot of things and ended on her rear alot, which made the sick person laugh. Rei sighed thinking,' Laughter is the best medicine.' Besides Ami would be all right as long as she didn't eat Minako's cooking.

Rei changed into her priests clothing, and placed herself infront of the sacred fire. 'Wind, Earth, Water, Rock', Rei chanted making the symbols with her hands. The fire roared in response. 'Soul, Mind, Body, Heart', she continued, the fire glowing brighter. ' I am the flame,Flame is life', she finished placing her palms forward towards the fire. She was so close to the fire, the flames were licking at her fingers, but she didn't notice, she was deep in a trance.

VISION

Sailor Mars walked along what looked to be like the remains of a forest. She noticed far in the distance there was a battle taking place. There were two figures with golden hair , fighting against what seemed to be a youma. Then there was another teenager with golden hair guarding two smaller boys. A white wolf stood infront of one of the boys and was growling at the youma. The youma was ugly, not to mention stupid. Three other figures arrived and one stood with the boys. The two other figures ran to the battle. Some ten minutes later one of the figures let out an amazing attack, which destroyed the youma. The youma didn't even get a chance to scream, for it was dusted. The two older men, and three other figures went to the younger three and the now collapsed new figure , and checked their well being. Then the shorter man picked up the passed out figure and embraced her tightly, much to the surprise of others it seemed.

Mars started fading out of her dream world, and in seconds she was back in the shrine being woken up by her grandfather. "Rei-chan? Rei-chan? Wake up It's noon, you've got to meet you're friends at the mall.", her grandfather told her shaking her gently.Rei jumped up and ran out of the room yelling," Arigatou!", on her way out.

' Ahhhh!!! I'm such a BAKA', Rei mentally berated herself, all the while narrowly missing oncoming cars. Rei made it to the Mall in record time, and raced to the food court. It was 12:45 and she was supposed to be there at noon. She entered the food court, and ran to the table where she saw Ami's blue hair. " Ami!?!", Rei called over the noise. Ami looked up and waved, obviously relieved. "Hey, Ames, Where are the others?", Rei asked seeing Minako's and Makoto's things across from her in the booth. " They're looking for you in various parts of the Mall. Where were you? ", Ami replied whipping out her communicator." I kind of slept in.", Rei replied sheepishly. Pressing the all call button Ami started," Mars is at food court come on back." " She better have a good excuse for being this late!", Minako interrupted half worried, half angry. " Ditto.", replied Makoto." You guys are going to love the explanation. It's similar to Usa-chan's", Ami stated smiling. " We'll be there in five minutes.", Minako started," Venus out." " I may take a bit longer, Jupiter out.", Makoto finished. Ami closed her communicator, and smiled at Rei. " If I were you I would run, hide and never come back.", Ami stated playfully.A few minutes later Minako rounded the corner with a very pissed expression on her face.Sinking behind Ami, Rei replied,"I think I just might."

______________________________________________________________________________

DBZ DIMENSION

MY P.O.V.

"Well, we're here.", Trunks stated, leaning behind himself, to wrap one arm around Serenity's waist. Serenity leaned into the half embrace, and rested her head on his chest surveying the beauty of the lookout. "Ahem.", started a small voice. Serenity jumped and, powered up a ki blast. "Sere-koi, calm down it's only Dende-sama.", Trunks scolded wrapping his arms around her waist once more. " You never know it could be Puu-chan, in disguise, trying to get pictures of us together for your Kassan.", Serenity argued playfully. "Kassan?I thought we didn't want anyone to know.",Trunks pointed out. " Hey, it's your fault, If you would have just let Vegeta-san take me upstairs, then when Bulma-chan came to check on me we wouldn't have been in that position, so there! Not that I minded the position,mind you.", Serenity continued. Trunks groaned and let one hand escape Serenity's waist, only to slap his forehead.

Dende ended up with an Anime sweat drop, and again repeated himself," Excuse me?" " Hai?", Serenity asked, calmly. " I assume you are the Tuski-hime, who will be training with Trunks, ne?", Dende asked. "Hai, Dende.", Trunks answered. "Dende, whatever you do, Onegai call me Serenity-chan.", Serenity said smiling sensing his pure heart. The small Kami, smiled and beckoned them to follow him. The two did, and came upon the large doors to the Chamber. " Here you go, I'll be here with Mr. Popo to let you out at 2 tomorrow.", Dende started. " Why not 1:45?", Serenity interrupted. " Because you were late.", Pluto said startling the trio. " Good Kami, Puu-chan you'd think you like popping out of nowhere,", Serenity mumbled,then caught the smirk on Pluto's face and groaned,"Don't answer that." Trunks let out a deep throaty laugh and opened the door for Serenity," Shall we?", he asked. Serenity nodded and hugged Pluto." See, ya in a year.", she said softly. " I'll see you in a day.", Pluto replied hugging her hime back. Serenity broke away and ran towards the door, smiling once more before she ran through it followed by Trunks.
______________________________________________________________________________

BACK AT C.C.

MY P.O.V.

"O~kay, Bulma-chan, what did you black mail Koneko with?", Haruka prodded for the millionth time since they left. "I'll tell you,", Bulma started, cutting the carrots ChiChi had just washed for her, glancing at Haruka's hopeful eyes."When you get older.", she finished, enjoying torturing the Senshi of the sky.ChiChi burst out in giggles, then Haruka complained and left to go find Hotaru to spar.Seconds Later she came back saying, they were going to use the gravity room. "Bulma,ChiChi? Vegeta, Goten, Gohan, Chibi-Trunks, and I are going to a clearing to spar for a bit.", Goku announced walking into the room, followed by the others. "Be back for dinner at 7:30!", ChiChi and Bulma yelled at the same time. The men agreed and were transported to the site by Goku and Chibi-Trunks. "Ja ne, Kassan!", Chibi-Trunks called before he left with Gohan.
ChiChi sighed,"My baby's always grow up too fast." " I hear ya ChiChi, I mean Trunks already has a girlfriend.", Bulma stated absentmindedly. "NANI?!?!?", demanded ChiChi. "Oh.", gasped Bulma. " Shhhhh!!!", she continued. " Who is it?", asked ChiChi excitedly. "No one was supposed to know it just slipped!", Bulma whispered waving the knife around dangerously. Bulma put down the knife and glanced out the back door and the kitchen door, and felt around for ki's to make sure no one was within hearing range. " All right, I suppose I'll tell you.", Bulma conceded, convinced no one was in hearing range. " Come on Bulma!", ChiChi hissed at her. " Your not gonna believe this.", Bulma groaned. " How do I know if I believe it or not if you won't tell me!",ChiChi whispered throwing her hands in the air. " Well, he and Serenity are apparently dating!", Bulma whispered giggling like a school girl.

" O my Kami, are you serious?!?", ChiChi asked incredulously, eyes wide."But Serenity is so.. so..... cold!", ChiChi said frowning slightly. "Not from what I saw earlier.", Bulma smiled slyly. "Give me details!",ChiChi ranted a small gleam in her eye. "When I got told about Serenity passing out I immediately went to go see if there was anything I could do.When I got upstairs I heard Trunks say, Ai shiteru Sere-koi,or something like that. Then Serenity replied Ai shiteru, Itooshi.", Bulma said smiling."Are you serious?", asked ChiChi, staring at her friend, in shock. "Hai, I'm serious, Then they started making out like no tomorrow!", Bulma continued a sly look in her eyes."Then Serenity said something to the effects of, they should get going before I got worried and sent Vegeta after them. Then, she said if he found them in that position, Trunks wouldn't be walking for awhile!", Bulma said giggling, at the thought of when Vegeta found out. ChiChi's face broke into a smile, that reached her eyes. " Then Trunks said he wasn't worried about Vegeta, but Haruka and her sword!", Bulma said laughing. " It's about time Trunks found someone. Those two need each other.", ChiChi commented after a few moments. " Yeah, they are kawaii together.", Bulma said turning back to cooking.

"How DID you get Serenity-san to go to the party?",ChiChi asked suspiciously. "I threatened to tell Vegeta and Haruka that they were together, and that Trunks has the Golden Crystal,--", Bulma started, but was interrupted by ChiChi."He has the crystal? O Kami they'll be in that room together alone for an entire year! Wait till Vegeta finds out!", ChiChi choked out."I know I threatened to tell Vegeta and Haruka that, so she agreed to go.", Bulma confirmed. "So THAT'S what you blackmailed Serenity with!", ChiChi exclaimed. "Shhhhhhh!!!!!!", yelled Bulma throwing her arms in the air.

______________________________________________________________________________

IN THE WOODS

MY POV

All the men were done sparring around 6:45. They were cut in various places and bruised everywhere else. They were just about to head back, when they heard Chibi-Trunks scream. Vegeta paled and went SSJ. He quickly flew to where his son was being help captive by an ugly youma. Chibi-Trunks screamed again letting loose his moonbeam, effectively burning the youma's tentacles, which had surrounded him, in a cage. Suddenly Shiro appeared infront of Chibi-Trunks. The wolf's eyes glowed silver and it shot a large ki blast out of it's mouth at the youma.The youma was stunned. ~Get on.~, Shiro called to Chibi-Trunks who got onto Shiro, and Shiro faded both of them out into the surrounding air.

"Where the hell did they go?", demanded,a very pissed off Vegeta. "Over here!", called Gohan, who was now standing infront of Goten and Chibi-Trunks, along with Shiro.{KASSAN, we're being attacked! HELP!}, Chibi-Trunks screamed telepathically to his Okassan. "Gohan, stay there. Vegeta and I will handle this!", Goku yelled, quickly turning SSJ. Gohan nodded powering up himself so he could deflect any attacks that might come his way.

______________________________________________________________________________

BACK AT C.C.

Bulma was busy getting a pan off the top shelf when, she heard her son's mental plea. "Kuso!", she yelled dropping the pan, holding her head, from the loud message she received. "Bulma, are you all right?", ChiChi asked dropping what she was doing to go check on her friend."They've been attacked!", Bulma gasped. {Haruka, Hotaru get over here, YOUMA ALERT!},Bulma screamed mentally. Seconds later there were swirls of Sandy yellow, and Midnight black appearing next to Bulma. When the swirls of color subsided Sailors' Saturn and Uranus stood ready and alert. " Where is it?", demanded Uranus. "It's with the boys", Bulma stated whipping out her transformation pen. She quickly mumbled the words and in a flash was Sailor Mercury. " Let's teleport together.", pointed out Saturn, putting her glaive in her space pocket. The other two nodded, and they all joined hands. "SAILOR!", started Uranus. "TELEPORT!", they all yelled together. And in a flash they were gone.

______________________________________________________________________________

BACK IN THE FOREST

Vegeta was attacking the youma with a vengeance. The youma was very fast, and powerful, but extremely stupid. Goku held back waiting for the right moment to attack, Seeing his chance he elbowed the youma in the back. The thing fell to the ground, and looked furious. It started powering up more, so it could take out it's opponents .'These people weren't the Inner Senshi, they shouldn't be that hard to take out,ne?', it thought. It built up a huge ki attack very swiftly, and it looked as if to throw it at Goku, but at the last second switched it's course to the boys.

Gohan gasped, bracing himself for the attack he knew wouldn't live through, he didn't have the time to power up enough. He said silent good-bye's and prepared to block it anyway." IIIIIEEE!!", screamed Goku, flying to try an intercept the blast. Suddenly there was a cry:

"WATER WALL!!"

The Senshi had gotten there just in time to see the huge blast heading towards the boys. Acting first Mercury put up her shield, barley absorbing the attack."Kassan!", cried Chibi-Trunks, racing to embrace his kassan from behind. " Hai, Chibi-Trunks,now go stand next to Shiro-chan.", Mercury replied through clenched teeth. She was having a bit of trouble holding all the energy that was put in the attack. "Mercury, can you handle it?", asked Uranus, materializing her sword. Mercury nodded in response dropping to one knee to help support the energy. " Let's do it, Saturn.", Uranus called racing like the wind at the youma.

Meanwhile, Vegeta was using the genocide attack, trying in vain to destroy the youma, who was much stronger than the norm. Goku was shooting of ki blasts as fast as possible, and still the youma dodged them all.

______________________________________________________________________________

IN THE TIME CHAMBER

"So this is they time chamber, ne?", asked Serenity eyeing the wide open space. "Yeah, this is it.", Trunks replied coming up behind her, and wrapped one arm just above her chest,just below her throat, curling his hand on her shoulder.While the other arm, snaked itself around her waist. Serenity leaned backwards, savoring the moment, for it wouldn't happen again for awhile. " Trunks-kun, I need to tell you something.", she stated softly. "Hmm?", he questioned holding her tighter.

"My training can last nearly 6 months, but to us it will only seem like seconds.", Serenity informed suddenly." NANI?", asked Trunks. " Follow me, Lets start and then you'll see.", she answered mysteriously. Serenity flew out about 50 feet, then started to realize the gravity was heavier the farther she went out. "Oi, Trunks-kun, you could've told me the gravity was heavier out here!", Serenity called to Trunks who was about 10 feet away from her. Trunks grinned at her then asked,"How should we start?". Serenity floated to the ground, and sat Indian style. "Let's start with the Crystal, since that's more life threatening.", she suggested looking at Trunks. Trunks shrugged and sat down across from her. " First we lean how to call our crystals. Basically, you focus on the crystal. When your completely focused on the crystal, concentrate on bringing it to your hands. When you do that you automatically transform into Royal garb, unless you really don't want too.", Serenity said demonstrating. She brought her hands in the air and concentrated. In seconds the bright shining crystal appeared, and her clothes melted into her royal dress. Her emblems showed brightly, contrasting against her pale skin. "Now you try.", Serenity told him calmly.

Trunks did as he was told and was soon in a state much like Serenity. "Now look inside your crystal and it will tell you what you need to know.", Serenity said her voice ringing like bells. Both he and Serenity focused on their crystals, and were seemingly pulled into another world by the crystals force.

Trunks appeared in what looked like space. 'First you must know my name, which is Apollo.', a voice started. "Who are you?", asked Trunks. 'I am what you refer to as the Golden Crystal.', Apollo replied. " Wait a minute, the crystal's are ALIVE?", Trunks demanded. 'Hai, in a sense. We are entities made up of our masters.', Apollo started,' I was stuck in this baka for the past twenty years, but he never knew I was living, because he wasn't hime-chan's soulmate.', the crystal continued. "Wait a minute,you were in Mamoru?", Trunks asked. 'Hai, I was much to hime-chan's, Athena's, and my disappointments. " I'm assuming Sere-koi is hime-chan, but who's Athena?", Trunks asked confused. ' Athena is the Ginzuishou, she's kind of like my......... Um........... Partner in Crime.', Apollo stuttered."If Mamoru-baka wasn't Sere-chan's soulmate, Why were you with him?", Trunks asked confused. 'In the past they had a forced engagement. And to ease the prospect of war on both kingdoms minds, Selenity-sama split the Ginzuishou into two parts.Hime-chan kept Athena, and I was forced into Mamo-baka, until further notice', Apollo started. "Go on.", Trunks interrupted, crossing his arms. ' Somehow, she convinced Aphrodite-chan to attempt to link their souls. And it worked with one catch.', Apollo trailed off. "What was the catch?", demanded Trunks. ' If Mamoru ever did something that made Athena and I believe that he was unworthy for Serenity, the ruse would end.Or if hime-chan's subconscious realized what was happening she could break it that way too. Or if she found her true soulmate, the spell would break.', the crystal stated.' But believe me I thought he was scum in the first place, but Aphrodite-chan said give it a chance, I said Iie, but who listens to a talking crystal'., Apollo continued. " So, you're saying that they were forced to LOVE each other?", Trunks interrupted in disbelief. ' Hai, Selenity-sama regrets it now, And hime-chan forgives her, plus the spell is completely broken. Believe it or not hime-chan hates him more now than she did in the past.', Apollo said a hint of laughter in his voice. "I think I understand, Apollo.", Trunks said.

" Well what do I need to know?", Trunks sighed shaking his head. 'Everything.', the Apollo stated.

In a flash of light Trunks was looking at a scene of death and carnage. There were youma annihilating everything, including people. He saw a small child about to be killed, and couldn't bear it any longer. He screamed and turned SSJ, and flew towards the chibi girl. Just as he was 20 feet from the youma he shot a huge ki blast at the youma. Much to his shock the blast went through it. He tried again, but the same result occurred. "DAME!!", he yelled, but nothing and no one acknowledged his presence. Seconds later the girl was decapitated, by the youma.

Trunks floated to the ground, and saw he was transparent. "Nani?!?", he asked himself. The destruction he was seeing was so much like his time....... What he was seeing had brought back memories that hurt, and reminded him that yet again he couldn't do anything. He walked forward to see if he could find anyway to help, although he was like a ghost, he would try his best. Suddenly he spotted two figures on the ground dead. They were so familiar........ Then he realized it was Hotaru, and the girl in red. "Oh, Kami.", he whispered, saying a silent prayer. He walked around them and saw a water spiral in the distance. There were two dead Senshi in there too. Neptune, and the one in blue. He said a silent prayer to them too. He turned the other way, and soon found himself upon two more dead Senshi. Uranus and one in green.

Suddenly he realized he had heard something like that before.

FLASHBACK

'Mars and Saturn took the palace grounds to watch over.', Serenity stated wincing

'Neptune and Mercury took the Lunarian waters as theirs to protect.', she continued.

'Uranus and Jupiter patrolled the skies.', she informed.

END

"Oh, Kami Iie. I don't want to see this.", he whispered, remembering what happened next. What seemed like an hour later, he arrived just in time to see his beautiful koibito being tortured on the end of a sword. "Iie.Iie.Iie.Iie. Sere-chan, don't do this.I can't help you. Onegai, Live that's all I ask!", Trunks yelled to her tears getting ready to fall. Serenity saw something attack her Kassan. She screamed and used the last of her energy to destroy the youma. The snake like woman, named Beryl, who had Serenity half impaled on the sword, grew enraged and shoved the sword through her. Trunks stared in shock, as his heart tore to millions of pieces. "IIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEE!!!!!!", He screamed staring at Serenity's lifeless body. He closed his eyes and dropped to the ground. He covered his face with transparent hands and wept for the first time since the androids.

Suddenly, he felt a cold wind blow against him. His eyes snapped open and he saw a blizzard around him. He stood up and realized he was no longer on the moon, but on Earth somewhere cold. His eyes narrowed in confusion. Suddenly he heard laughter. Laughter that could freeze the warmest of hearts. He whirled around to see Serenity facing Beryl. Beryl was different, she was nearly 100 feet tall and had green hair with a red dress. Serenity too was different. She had blonde hair and was wearing a Sailor Fuku.

"Enjoy that laugh Beryl, because it's the last one you'll ever have.", he heard his itooshi state coldly to the bakemono. "And who's going to stop me? You, Sailor Moon? You couldn't even save your Senshi.", Beryl growled. " Bring it on you snake. Bring. It. On.", Serenity, Iie, 'Sailor Moon' stated emotionlessly. "HA!", cried Beryl emitting a blast that would surely destroy the little Tuski-hime. "Kami not again.........", Trunks whispered in horror. Sailor Moon stood there not moving, a hard glint in her eyes. The blast hit her head on, and a huge pillar of ice rose from the ground. The pillar rose and formed a sharp tip at the end. " Onegai, Sere-chan....", mumbled Trunks surveying the structure.

" Is that it all? ", Beryl asked in mock innocence, "This star is mine!"

Suddenly ,the tip of the pillar split into an eight point star platform. " Never." , came the single voice from the top. Trunks flew to the top of the pillar to see Serenity wearing a white dress holding the Ginzuishou high above her head. " What's this?", demanded Beryl in a high pitched voice. " You will never own this planet. I won't allow it.", Serenity stated calmly. " You? Pitiful Chibi-Serenity-hime? I think not. ", The witch mocked.

"MOON CRYSTAL ........", started Serenity.

"HA!!!!!!!", cried Beryl releasing an unimaginable amount of energy.

"POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!", finished Serenity letting lose a white blast of energy.

The two powers met in the middle. And it soon became obvious, that Serenity would lose. 'Iie', Trunks heard her say telepathically. "Nani?", he asked himself. ' Iie, I won't let it end like this! My friends ......... I know you hear me. Lend me your power.', she continued. A lone tear fell to the ground as she wished her friends near. Trunks expected it to be Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto, but in flashes of Red, Blue, Green, and Orange ghostly figures of the Inner Senshi appeared. 'My friends .................', Serenity stated.

"MERCURY POWER!", Mercury cried out placing her hand on Serenity's shoulder.

"MARS POWER!", Mars called out placing her hand next to Mercury's.

"JUPITER POWER!", Jupiter yelled placing her hand on her hime's other shoulder.

"VENUS POWER!", Venus yelled placing her ghostly hand next to Jupiter's.

Colors flew from the ghostly figures, into Serenity. Who in turn placed them in the crystal. Suddenly her crescent Moon flashed wildly, and she called out:

"COSMIC PLANET POWER ............ UNITE !!!!"

The ball of energy that exploded from the Ginzuishou was larger than Beryl, and in seconds she was incinerated. Slowly Serenity crumpled to the ground of the platform. "It's over.", She whispered. In a flash of Silver sparkles she was gone. In a flash of white, any sign of the battle that took place just seconds before was gone.

Suddenly, Trunks was in a dark place filled with negative energy. "Where am I?", Trunks asked himself. Suddenly he saw flashing lights behind a huge oak door. He went to open the door, and to his surprise his hand went through the door. Considering that apparently, he was a ghost he walked through the door. There he saw Sailor Moon standing alone in a room. There was a single light placed on her, and flashes of energy every so often. Suddenly the room was filled with black light and a large hooded figure appeared. "Wise Man, What do you want?", demanded Sailor Moon stepping back from the figure. Seconds later five figures burst in the room. "Hold it right there!", a Senshi in red yelled." Senshi!", cried Sailor Moon breathing a sigh of relief that they were alive. "Your too late.", the hooded figure stated in monotone. " Excuse me, I don't think so.", called a Senshi in green.

"JUPITER THUNDER CRASH!", she yelled throwing her attack at Wise Man who bounced it off effortlessly.Suddenly Sailor Pluto appeared,"PLUTO DEADLY SCREAM!!!!!", She yelled. The blast was unexpected and injured Wise Man slightly. He roared in rage,"Now chibi-Tuski-hime you DIE!", he cried out and threw two rock spears at Sailor Moon.

' Iie not again.', Trunks thought in despair. What he was seeing was like a horror movie that wouldn't stop.

She knew she had no time to dodge, so she closed her eyes and waited. Suddenly she felt something grasping her waist. It wasn't painful she didn't feel any spears just .............. hands. Her eyes flew open and she looked down to see Ooji Demando holding her waist for support. He had two rock spears impaled through his body." Demando?", whispered Sailor Moon staring at the man with shocked eyes. Red blood stained his white suite as it oozed out of his wound, suddenly the rock spears disappeared.Sailor Moon dropped to her knees and slowly eased the man down in her lap. " Forgive me love, my Tenshi.", Demando whispered.

'Who is he to her?', Trunks wondered,' Were they in love?', he continued as dread filled his system.

His head fell backward and he rested it on her lap. " I forgive you, It wasn't your fault.",choked out Sailor Moon, tears streaming down her face. " You cry for me, sweet Tenshi, why? Why would you cry for a Onore like me.", The fallen Ooji asked slowly, blood dribbling from the corner of his mouth. " Because you were brain washed. And I can't condemn someone for their feelings. We were friends in the past, and I hoped to be friends again.", Sailor Moon said cradling his dying body. "Hai, I remember we were friends before I had to leave, I always hoped for so much more. But in the end it looks like I've lost to Endymion once again.", Demando breathed, bearing his soul for her stomp on. " Iie, right now Endymion isn't even my friend right now.I'm not sure about him anymore.", she informed slowly.

" So, I may not have lost to Endymion, but I have a feeling we will always be, just friends. Friends forever,............ my kirei Tenshi, I will treasure that, but I will always love you............ Sarabada, Serenity.", Demando whispered hoarsely, as his head rolled to the side. His eyes were blank and glossy. " Demando? Demando? Onegai, don't go!", begged Sailor Moon her tears coming faster. Wise man laughed heartily at the sight of the soon to be Neo-Queen's pain.

Trunks wanted nothing more than to comfort her. His heart bled when he heard her sobs of anguish.

Sailor Moon heard his laughter and her eyes turned hard.Her crystal clear tears turned crimson red, and flowed like water out of her cold eyes. The tears trailed down her pale face staining her uniform with tears of blood.

'Tears of Blood....?!?", Trunks thought horrified. Horrified at the thought that she might be dying. Or hurt or.......

She set Demando on the ground and walked forward, with her eyes ice cold. "Usagi, DAME!", cried one in orange. She ran forward but was thrown against the wall by a force field." Venus!", cried one in blue, racing to check on her.

"How could you?", demanded Sailor Moon her eyes hard, all the while bloody tears flowing. "It was fairly easy actually. His emotions were his weakness, and I knew if I played him just right..........", Wise man chuckled, his black crystal ball flashing wildly. "You will die for your actions. I will show NO mercy. For what you have done to my musume-chan, Chibi-Usa. For what you have done to this timeline, For what you have done to Demando, You.Will.Pay.", yelled Sailor Moon angrily.

' She has a musume?', Trunks thought. His world rocked violently at those words.

Slowly silver energy gathered in Sailor Moon's out stretched hands. Suddenly she raised her palms above her head and white light with feathers danced around her body. There was a bright white flash and when the light subsided, Sailor Moon was Neo-Queen-Serenity. A red tear hit the ground and a red rose grew where it hit. Suddenly the red tears were gone replaced with clear cold eyes.

' Nani? Who has she become?', Trunks wondered incredulously.

" Neo-Queen-Serenity ?!?!?", gasped Wise Man. The Neo-Queen was wearing a dress similar to the white dress she wore before, only modified. Her hair was the sparkling silver Trunks adored, and she had a silver tiara with a clear crystal in it. Laced from her meatballs to her crescent moon insignia were little silver charms of sun's, moon's, and stars.

' So, Beautiful.......... I hope she wins,', Trunks thought letting a small smile grace his face.

" COSMIC MOON POWER!!!!!", Serenity yelled, her voice laced in hate. WiseMan laughed and released his dark energy.His hood fell off revealing a decaying skull. Serenity was releasing vast amounts of positive energy ,determination shining in her eyes. Suddenly a little girl with pink hair up in cones, appeared in a similar dress to Serenity's. ' Let's do it, Chibi-Usa.', Trunks heard Serenity call mentally to the little girl. ' Right! Let's do our thing, Moon-mama!', he heard the small child reply. Chibi-Usa concentrated on her Pink Crystal, and raised it above her head, In a flash she was a full grown Lady like her Kassan.

"MOON POWER!!!!", the two shouted in unison. The raw power the two were emitting was to much for Wise Man. The power defeated him.

' At least she's safe once more.', Trunks thought smiling slightly.

Over time Trunks learned about, Mistress 9 and Pharaoh 90. He hoped never to view that again. Then he witnessed a final battle against Nephrenia. It was too something he desperately wanted to forget. Then he saw the battle against Galaxia. It was something that he was glad was over.

Just as Sailor Galaxia was set free, Trunks found himself zapped back into the space like area where he learned of Apollo. 'That is hime-chan's past.', he heard Apollo state sadly. " Why didn't you warn me, about that! ", Trunks demanded. 'Opps.', he heard Apollo mutter. ' Any questions? Comments?', Apollo asked. " Yeah, Where is Chibi-Usa? And who was Demando to her?", Trunks asked quite loudly.

'Well, actually Chibi-Usa doesn't exist anymore. She was hime-chans future musume. If hime-chan would have stayed with Mamoru, that would have been their child. But because she broke Aphrodite's spell, Chibi-Usa no longer exists. One of the only things that she misses from the other dimension, is Chibi-Usa', Apollo explained. " When did Serenity break the spell?", Trunks asked. 'Towards the middle of her battle with Nephrenia.', Apollo replied.

' Oh, and Demando was her best friend in the Silver Millennium. Demando loved her enough to give his life for her, and everyone knew it, BUT her. She was devastated when he had to leave in the past, but even more so when he died because of her. But the only feelings she ever had for him, were those of friendship.', The crystal explained and reassured at the same time.

Trunks was silent for a moment then asked," Does she miss Chibi-Usa enough to go back to Mamoru?". The crystal was silent for a moment then replied,'ARE YOU MAD?!?! She would never go back to Mamo-baka. She knows that someday she will have a child. She has to. When Lunarian Royalty turn 1,000 years old, they automatically have a child, but Athena and I have a hunch she won't have a child after all.There's something strange about her lunar blood.......... Chibi-Usa once told her if she wasn't happy with Mamoru, then not to go back to him no matter what the cost may be. Besides Chibi-Trunks is Chibi-Usa's temporary replacement.', Apollo said quickly.

" You know I think if Sere-koi wants to tell me about everything else, let her. If she wants to put it behind her then, I won't hound her about it.", Trunks said firmly. 'Before I forget close your eyes, hurry!, we don't have much time!', Apollo yelled. Trunks complied and his mind was immediately assaulted with various magic spells, clothes designing, extreme attacks, telepathic links to Serenity and the Senshi, plus absolute usage of Apollo. When Trunks opened his eyes he felt as if he had been using Apollo since the day he was born. "Whoa......", he whispered. 'There I got everything accomplished, Now Athena won't be mad at me.', Apollo said happily. Trunks felt himself being pulled back to the real world. " Ja na, Apollo!!!!", Trunks called. 'Bai-Bai come see me before the party!', Apollo yelled. In a golden flash Trunks was back in the time chamber staring at Serenity's blue eyes.

______________________________________________________________________________

WHAT HAPPENED INSIDE ATHENA!

" Athena are you here?", asked Serenity cautiously looking in every door of the 'house'. "Of course hime-chan!", Athena replied stepping out of the shadows. "Jeeze!", Serenity yelled obviously startled. Athena laughed. She had golden hair and silver robes. " Do you think Apollo came to Trunks like that?", Serenity asked her eyebrows raised. " Iie way, Apollo may be a blockhead, but he wouldn't do that to Ooji Trunks the first time meeting him!", Athena replied rolling her eyes. " You like him don't you?", Serenity pointed out to Athena. "Who?", asked Athena confused. "Apollo!", Serenity replied. " Wha ..... Iie ..... I..... um.....Iie.", Athena replied feebly, blushing. " See I told you, Now lets go see what the boys are doing.", Serenity said waving her hand in the air. "Sure.", replied Athena in relief.

The two girls walked down the hall then into a room marked APOLLO. Serenity opened the door and walked in. " We should go invisible first.", Athena suggested. They both closed their eyes and in seconds they were both transparent. To any onlooker you could see nothing, but when either of the girls looked at each other they were transparent ghosts. "Let's go.", Serenity stated walking in another door. Once inside the door they were in what seemed like total destruction.

Serenity looked for Trunks and found him trying to fight a youma off a chibi girl. "Kuso.", Serenity murmured. "Nani?", asked Athena. She still hadn't found Trunks yet. "Apollo didn't tell him that this is only a memory.", Serenity said waving her hand towards Trunks who was staring in disbelief at the dead girl."He's such a baka.", Athena groaned slapping her forehead. They watched on and soon Trunks came upon the tortured hologram of Serenity.They heard him beg for her to live and his confession he couldn't help her. Serenity winced and turned away as she saw him drop to his knees and sob when she 'died'.

"Athena let's go, I can't watch this anymore. It hurts to much to see him like that. We can't even stop the memories because they've already started.", Serenity said her eyes betraying the strong voice she used. "Sure Hime-chan.", Athena responded gently, leading her friend back to her 'house'.

"Hey why don't we work on that dress, for that party!", Athena suggested pulling Serenity into her room. "Oh, All right.", Serenity replied. She did miss designing clothes with Athena. "Let's see the party's formal and you want to make Trunks and probably every other guy in the room drool, so.........", Athena started tapping her foot on the floor. "Hey!", interrupted Serenity. "Just kidding.", laughed Athena. " That's it I've got it!", she continued throwing her arms in the air. "Here we go again.", Serenity groaned. Athena drew in the air creating an outline of a dress, and in a silver flash, the dress was finished.

The dress was black silk with spaghetti straps.Then the neck line was low cut, and rounded.It would probably show just a tiny bit of cleavage. On the chest the chest was an embroidered eight point star, with a golden shimmer .The dress was form fitting till lower thigh, and then it flared out. In the back of it, there was a very low back line, which ended just below mid back. On the hem of the dress were small silver eight point stars. In-between each one was a wavy line. (Kind of like this: *~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ) There was a black silk scarf, that wrapped around her arms, and the left over material trailed down at her sides. The shoes were 3 inch black pumps, which were semi-pointed at the front, and laced on the ankle.

"I like it, ", Serenity approved. "Just like? I spent a whole 2 minutes on this and all you can say is like?", screeched Athena. "Gomen, I love it!It's the best! You're almost better than Puu-chan!", Serenity exclaimed her voice full of sarcasm. "Oh really? You think so", Athena replied putting on an innocent face. The reply she got was a huge pillow thrown at her. "Hey!", protested Athena her hair all messed up. Serenity was about to throw another pillow when she realized she didn't have a clue how to do her hair. Athena noticed her face and asked,"Not a clue how to do your hair, ne?". Serenity nodded. " Well let's see,........ stand up. Now let's make it shorter how about to your knees, we can layer it.", Athena suggested. Noticing Serenity's horrified pale face, she quickly added,"Don't worry it's not permanent". Serenity breathed a sigh of relief. "First have it curl under, at the bottom. Now let's make it semi-wavy........., you know I think that looks good.", Athena pointed out. Serenity turned towards the mirror on the wall and nodded. "Undo it now, so people won't have a clue as to what I'm wearing!", Serenity told Athena who immediately, redid her hair in it's usual long braid.

"We really should practice a bit.", Athena stated standing up to go to the training room. The two spent hours perfecting magic spells, and whatever else came to mind. Then they worked on drawing the maximum power into the crystal, quickly. Pulling out Athena, and Transforming into the Princess was easy, but gathering enough power quick enough was the problem. They semi-sorta corrected this problem, after many exhausting attempts. Finally they tried to alter Serenity's Lunar Tenshi, transformation. The first problem was that Serenity couldn't call upon it without Athena like a brooch. Then they realized to use the transformation Serenity must eject her own star seed, and use it's power. Athena warned her only to use it when necessary, and just to say 'Crisis Tenshi Power'. Then as a last resort Athena told her to combine her heart crystal, and the Ginzuishou together. If things ever became that desperate, then Athena said she would tell Serenity when the time came, what phrase to call out.

Sooner than Serenity liked she felt herself being pulled back into the real world. "Ja ne!", she called closing her eyes. When she opened her eyes she found herself on her knees, staring into Trunks' ice blue eyes, less than two inches away from him. " Have fun?", Serenity asked slowly. She was having a tad bit of trouble being in the close proximity of him.

" I've seen you cry your heart out, I've seen you die more times than I'd like to remember, and right now I just want to wipe my memory of all that.", Trunks said, his voice cracking at the end. He closed his eyes and breathed in a large amount of air trying to calm his emotions. Serenity said nothing to his reply, but lowered her head. Trunks opened his eyes, and reached out a hand to cup her cheek. "Gomen nasai, Trunks-kun. I didn't realize what Apollo would do.", Serenity whispered quietly. Trunks wrapped his arms around her and sat down, then pulled her into his lap. " Don't be sorry, Sere-koi.I had to find out somehow, but I have just seen you slip away far to many times, and all I want to do right now is hold you. I just want to know your alive, and hear you breathe. ", Trunks told her tightening his arms around her. They sat this way for, who knows how long just enjoying the feel of each other.

Suddenly Serenity gasped. "O genki desu ka?", asked Trunks extremely concerned. "They've been attacked.", Serenity whispered tightening her hold on Trunks. "Do you know what's going on?", Trunks asked gently. "Iie, I only heard Chibi-Trunks cry for Bulma-chan to help them.", Serenity replied burying her face in Trunks' chest. "I hope they're all right.", Trunks whispered running a hand through Serenity's partially undone braid. " May Selene protect them.", continued Serenity, holding Trunks' free hand in her own.

______________________________________________________________________________

BACK IN THE WOODS

"SPACE SWORD BLASTER!", cried out Uranus. Her attack flew with amazing speed and effectively hit the youma in the side. The bakemono let out a fierce attack and just in time Saturn blocked it. " What can we do? We need Koneko!", Uranus asked Saturn. Suddenly Vegeta was knocked out of the air and into the ground. "Vegeta!", Mercury called out her voice laced with worry and strain. " Uranus, go make sure Goku-san, and Vegeta-san stay out of my way.", growled Saturn, shifting her glaive.

"Vegeta!", called Uranus running over to the fallen Ooji. "What, Onna?", he growled out standing up slowly. "Stay back, we have a plan. Just wait!", Uranus informed walking away. "What Plan?", demanded Vegeta. "Saturn's going to blast it to hell.", Uranus explained as if it were an everyday thing. "What? That weak Onna?", asked Vegeta incredulously. "Hai, Vegeta she is second in power only to one person, which is Koneko-chan.", Uranus explained. "Iie, I refuse to believe it, Kakarott and I can just turn SSJ2 and destroy---", Vegeta started, but was cut off by Uranus," Iie, you can't power up. You used to much energy in sparring and this fight, you and I both know it. Stand down, Vegeta." Vegeta nodded and Uranus ran off to get Goku out of the way. Goku quickly agreed, willing to give anything a try. Just as Uranus and Goku reached the spot where Vegeta stood, Saturn let out a weak ki blast at the youma.

The youma turned around and roared at Saturn, and turned it's attention on Mercury. "That was it! I knew that weak Onna couldn't handle it!", raged Vegeta powering up to go back in. "That was just the beginning. With all due respect Ooji Vegeta, shut up and watch. Pay some respect because she could obliviate you and this planet, whenever she wishes.", said a mysterious voice. "Pluto.", regarded Uranus. "Just watch.", Pluto replied turning towards Hotaru.

"Baka, baka, baka, baka, bussu. Baka, baka, baka, baka, bussu.", Saturn yelled at the youma. "Nani?!?", screeched the youma, whirling around to face Saturn. "You heard me.", Saturn stated coldly. "You silly girl, I am one of the elite! Grovel at my feet!", the youma spoke in a raspy voice. "You are an elite, ne? Well you are a sorry excuse for an elite. I challenge you!",Saturn yelled out. "Oh, and what is this challenge?", demanded the youma. " If you are an elite you should be able to stand one attack from a little girl like me. If you can stand my attack, then you may kill me as you please. If you can't stand the attack you die.", Saturn explained coldly, glaring at the creature. "I accept your challenge. Foolish child, you are weak! My master is away, but it told me without your Hikari no kiboo you can never defeat me, prepare to die!", yelled the bakemono.

"Holy shit!",yelled Uranus her eyes as wide as saucers."SATURN, CHAOS!!
",she screamed at Saturn. Saturn turned and nodded at her, her eyes hard. 'Kami-sama ,Iie we just destroyed it! It can't be!', Uranus thought her fists clenching. "O genki desu ka?", asked Goku placing a hand on her shoulder.She turned to see Vegeta and Goku staring at her. "What the hell is Chaos?", demanded Vegeta. "I'm fine Goku-san.......... I'll explain when Serenity gets back.....", she trailed off ignoring Vegeta, and glaring at the youma.

"And so it shall be, your fate is sealed.", Saturn stated in a deadly voice.

Suddenly the air felt colder. Cold as death. "What's happening?", Goku asked rubbing his arms. "She's powering up.", Uranus stated her eyes transfixed on Saturn. "Hurry up girl, I don't have all day!", roared the youma. Saturn stood with her eyes closed, her body rigid. Suddenly her eyes snapped open, revealing glowing purple orbs. "DEATH.......", started Saturn, twirling her glaive. "RIBBON......", she went on spinning the glaive faster. "Revolution.", she whispered her glaive, stopping point down ward on the ground.

______________________________________________________________________________

IN THE TIME ROOM

Serenity blocked a punch from Trunks, and performed a perfect ax kick, which Trunks dodged. Suddenly Serenity's eyes faded into dark blue and her pupils disappeared. Trunks stopped the punch an inch from her face. "Serenity?", he questioned, receiving no answer. For the next few minutes nothing happened until her eyes came back in focus and she yelled,"KUSO!" "Nani?", asked Trunks worriedly. "Hotaru......... had to use her........ Death Ribbon's. The youma's energy is of.... of.....Oh Kami-sama.", she mumbled falling into to Trunks' waiting arms. "What is it, koi?", Trunks asked her cradling her in his arms. "Dear, Kami It's Chaos.", Serenity choked out leaning her cheek on Trunks' chest.

______________________________________________________________________________

BACK IN THE WOODS

For a second nothing happened. The calm before the storm.

Out of nowhere millions of black ribbons and ki shot from the ground, and impaled themselves in the youma. "You tricked me Senshi of death. For that you will pay!", it rasped with it's dying breath. Suddenly the Ribbons compacted making a huge explosion. Everyone shielded themselves from the flying debris. When the smoke cleared all that was seen was Sailor Saturn, her hair blowing in the breeze. "Kami-sama....", murmured Goku surveying the damage. Mercury gasped in exhaustion and pulled her shield down. She put her triton in her space pocket and collapsed on the ground. Her transformation disappeared in blue sparkles. "Bulma....", whispered Vegeta, flying over to his mate. No matter how much he might not like admit it, he was bonded to the aqua hared woman, and loved her dearly.

The others followed him, however Pluto already disappeared. " Can't you heal her, Onna?", barked Vegeta. He had gotten there first, and was already embracing Bulma tightly. "Gomen, Vegeta-sama, but I can only heal injuries, I don't replenish energy.", Saturn replied shaking her head sadly. "Let's get back to C.C. Minna-chan.",Gohan suggested speaking for the first time in awhile. "Is Kassan O~kay? Tousan is she going to be like Tenshi, and not wake up?", Chibi-Trunks asked tears brimming in his eyes."It's my fault again!", he cried out not giving Vegeta a chance to answer. "She'll be fine Chibi-one ,It's no one's fault, she'll wake up tomorrow and we can go to the Mall before the party.", Saturn told him leaning heavily on her glaive. "Hota-chan, are you all right?",Uranus asked in concern. Saturn could only nod, before she was swept off her feet, and into Gohan's arms. "Gomen, but you look ready to drop dead!", Gohan pointed out, sheepishly."Arigatou, Gohan-san.", Saturn replied, putting her glaive away. Uranus eyed Gohan in a very dangerous manner.

"Let's get home Kakarott.", Vegeta growled out secretly worried about his koibito. "K Vegeta.", Goku replied. Everyone linked an arm with someone else and is seconds they were gone and transported to C.C.

______________________________________________________________________________

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH THE ENEMY (Ahhhhh!!!! the long awaited plot! Bwahahaha!!!!!!! )

'I will have all the galaxies. They will all be ruled by me!', an evil entity with no gender thought, as it made it's way through the 7 levels of hell. It was looking for the room with all the past enemies of the Senshi. It would give them life and more power to hopefully destroy the Senshi, and leave the hikari no kiboo's star seed for itself. Finally it found the room.

It slipped into the middle of the room unnoticed, until it assumed the shape of a shadow man with red eyes. "Who are you?!?!", screeched someone with pink hair, in cones. "I am Chaos, and I have a proposition for you.", It started. "Hai, do go on.", Nephrenia said smoothly. "You all want revenge on the Sailor Senshi, ne Namely Sailor Moon?"., Chaos stated in a seductive voice. A chorus of yea's went through the room, and only one person disagreed. " I will give you all a chance to fight against them, again, If ......... If you surrender your star seeds now.", it said wickedly.

Everyone room nodded 'Hai' save one person. ' I need a host........', Chaos thought eyeing the group.' Kuso ..... they're all a bunch of loudmouth failures.', it thought. But wait there was a man in white Ooji-like, clothes. He was the glaring silently at Chaos, wishing him to leave his Tenshi alone. He wasn't worried about his 'star seed'. He had already sent it away days ago, for he had sensed this evil. He was only alive because his star seed was special, it had the ability to take on a form, and hide itself.

Chaos spied the man and decided he was the only one worthy of his presence. "You, will be my host.", Chaos told the young man, expecting an enthusiastic reply. "Hell, Iie.", the man answered stonily. "Oh, so I see you don't want another chance, to defeat them.", Chaos sneered. "As a matter of fact, I don't. I committed as many sins as I'm willing. I won't do anymore.", the white Ooji said firmly. "Oh, really, well you don't have a choice.", Chaos said, turning into a mist. With that Chaos invaded the mans body, for some reason not noticing the lack of the seed.

______________________________________________________________________________

S/M DIMENSION

"So, Setsuna, what you're saying is, this new enemy is CHAOS?!?!?", demanded Luna. Setsuna nodded her head and rubbed her temples. "This is not good.", Artemis groaned, slapping his forehead. "Does Serenity-hime, know?", asked Michiriu. "Hai, she does. She was training at the time and went into shock. Then she nearly got pummeled by her trainer.", Setsuna replied careful not to reveal, that her trainer was also her lover. "Should we tell the Inners?", questioned Luna. "As much as Serenity might disapprove, we must. We will need them.", Setsuna said softly. " You go back to the gates,get some rest, we'll go to the shrine and tell them.", Michiriu said placing a kind smile on her face. "Arigatou, Michiriu-chan.", Setsuna replied warily before transforming silently, and leaving likewise. "Let's go.", Artemis said grabbing Haruka's car keys.

______________________________________________________________________________

AT THE SHRINE

"Isn't there any way at all, Ami", asked Minako. "Iie.", replied Ami closing her computer. "I try the fire, all the time, but lately all I've gotten was the one I told you guys about.", Rei said fingering her temple clothes. "Don't worry you guys,we'll find Usagi, and who the enemy is, before you know it.", Makoto interrupted.

"Her name is not Usagi.", came a voice from the doorway. "Michiriu!", gasped Rei. Michiriu, followed by Artemis and Luna walked in the room. "Gotta love that car.", Artemis mumbled. Luna whacked him upside the head. " The enemy is Chaos.", Michiriu said leaving no room for argument. "Are you sure?", Minako gasped. "Positive, Pluto just told us.", Luna replied. "Can it get any worse.", Makoto groaned. "Most definitely.", Ami replied seriously. "Well we told you what we came here for, now we leave.", Michiriu said turning on her heal. "Wait!", called out Rei. "Hai?", asked Artemis. "Onegai, tell Pluto to tell Us--, Serenity, that we are sorry. Tell her that we found out the truth and we will do anything to help, Tell her we will swear on Artemis that we are loyal to her, if she will give us the chance.", Rei said biting her lip. "Will you do that?Onegai, Michiriu.", she continued. "I cannot promise anything, but I will try.", Michiriu replied walking out the door.

"All we can do is wait and see if Serenity-san gets our message.", Ami said shaking her head sadly.

______________________________________________________________________________

BACK AT C.C.

It is now 11:30 and the children are asleep. Vegeta is sitting in a chair next to Bulma, staring at her with worried eyes. Suddenly the door cracked open. "Kakarott?", he asked. "Hai, It's me.", Goku replied sheepishly. "What do you want?", Vegeta asked in a less harsh tone than usual. "I was just checking to see if you were still awake. You really should get some sleep, Vegeta.", Goku started careful not to wake the energy drained woman. "Iie, I will stay with Bulma.", Vegeta replied firmly. "If you waste all your energy on not getting enough sleep, then you won't be any help to anyone.", Goku pointed out. "Fine, I'll lie down, but I can't promise anything, Kakarott.", Vegeta sighed. "Arigatou, Vegeta, sleep well.", Goku replied before slipping out of the room, closing the door behind him.

Vegeta looked at his wife and walked around to the other side of the bed. He slowly climbed in, careful not to disturb her. Once situated he pulled Bulma into his arms, ever so carefully. He heard her breathe in sharply then relax. As he held her, he felt somewhat better. She always had made him feel better. She made the ache in his heart disappear completely. He however would never voice this, but he knew she knew that he loved her. He knew he never had to voice it, because the love between them was always and would always be there. He kind of liked the idea that she never fought. That way she couldn't go to war, and be killed. But now she was a fighter, and a skilled one at that. Vegeta humphed quietly and kissed his mates forehead. Then he settled down to try and get some sleep.

______________________________________________________________________________

TIME CHAMBER

'I need to turn SSJ!', Serenity thought sparing with an imaginary enemy. Trunks had just stopped for a moment to grab a drink. It annoyed Serenity to no end that Trunks refused to fight her SSJ2. She could handle him quite well SSJ1, but how was she supposed to be able to stand up in battle, if she couldn't hold her own when sparring with her koibito. She jabbed at the air in a vengeance. "Serenity?", asked Trunks slowly nearing her. He saw her hate filled punches, and really didn't want to be on the receiving end of them. He came up behind her and grabbed her by the shoulders. "What?", demanded Serenity, her shoulders heaving. " What's wrong?", he asked sliding his hands from her shoulders to her waist. "Nothing, Trunks-koi.", Serenity replied leaning backwards slightly. "Don't lie to me, love.", Trunks responded, pulling her tightly against him. Serenity sighed."Hmm?", Trunks asked. "It's just that ...... well ..... How did you first turn SSJ?", she questioned, not revealing the whole truth. Trunks frowned which went unnoticed by Serenity. "Well, It was back in my time. The androids had killed, Gohan, and I lost it. Completely. It's feels like an anger that just can't be repressed. Then it just takes control.", Trunks told her, inwardly wincing at the destruction he might have caused if, he hadn't been set on killing the androids. "So, basically I should focus on whatever makes me the most angry.", Serenity said summing it up. "Hai.", Trunks replied. "I'll never be able to turn. There's nothing that makes me THAT angry.",Serenity said sighing,"Even Vegeta doesn't tick me off that much.", she continued frowning.

"You'll get stronger, one way or another.", Trunks assured her leaning down to kiss her neck.As soon as his lips touched the intoxicating skin, he felt Serenity's body tremble. He grinned, and repeated the process. "Trunks, we're supposed to be training!", Serenity mock scolded. "Oh, so you'd rather have my fist in your face.", Trunks asked smirking. "Do you really have to ask?", Serenity asked turning slightly to him, and raising an eyebrow. "I don't know, do I?", Trunks countered. "baka.", Serenity muttered twisting around so that she was facing him. " Really, now Serenity....... that's........not....", he trailed off lost in her eyes. He leaned down and brushed his lips against hers gently. Slowly the small butterfly kisses gave way to something more. Both figures had only one coherent thought which was:Kami I love her / him.Neither noticed the silver and golden aura's erupting from them. The two aura's that normally would have clashed in battle, melded and mixed into one another. As they went on it felt as if each of them were giving each other half of their souls. Old emotional scars that never completely healed were mended. Any doubts that resided in the corners of their minds, about their love, were washed away indefinitely. To them they were no longer two people. They were one. They were bonded with souls, minds, and most importantly hearts.

The embrace broke and Trunks secured his arms around her. Serenity had snaked her arms around his neck sometime in the embrace, and just let them rest there. No words were needed to be spoken, for they both knew what happened. They had bonded. True Vegeta and Bulma, and Goku and ChiChi were bonded, but not to the same extent. Both Serenity and Trunks had Sayjin genes, unlike the two couples mentioned before. Therefore their bond went further, so as to the fact that they couldn't live without one another. If one of them died, sooner or later the pain of not having their significant other, would drive them mad. Crazy enough to kill themselves. This bond took the term 'I can't live without you', to a whole new level.

"Aishiteru, Serenity.", Tunks murmured into her hair. "Ashiteru, always, and forever.", Serenity replied, letting the feel of being in his arms comfort her and take away her worries about not being strong enough. "We should get to bed.", Trunks told her softly."Hai.", she replied in a likewise tone. Trunks concentrated and a golden glow surrounded him, then spread to Serenity. In a flash of gold he and Serenity were in the house like structure, still holding each other.

Reluctantly Serenity let go, knowing that they both needed rest. Serenity used magic to take an automatic shower, and quickly flashed into her usual silky silver and black nightclothes. Serenity looked at Trunks to see he had done the same thing, wearing black sweat pants, no shirt. Serenity wrapped her arms around his neck and laid her head on his bare chest, to tired to be worried about him being shirtless. "Tired?", Trunks asked. Serenity nodded, with half closed eyes. With a smile, and a sigh, Trunks lifted her in his arms and placed her in bed. After pulling up the covers he placed a light kiss on her lips, and turned to go to his own bed. Suddenly he felt a small hand grasping his. He turned to her with a look of 'Nani?', on his face. "Stay with me. Onegai. I'm worried. Last time Chaos came.......", she trailed off sadness showing in her deep blue eyes. Trunks nodded and smiled, slightly. Serenity scooted over some and Trunks laid down next to her. Pulling her into his arms, and pulling the blanket up in the process, he whispered,"Everything's going to be all right." Serenity placed her head on his chest and nodded. "Goodnight, Itooshi", Serenity spoke softly.

The couple fell silently into the joys of sleep, safe and warm in each others arms.

______________________________________________________________________________

THE NEXT DAY AT C.C.

"Someone, get me some Morphine.", Bulma muttered darkly feeling the full effects of energy drainage. "Bulma?", asked a gruff voice that she knew and loved. Bulma then realized the arms encircling her body. She opened her eyes to be met with worried ebony orbs. "Vegeta, Morning.", Bulma replied curling herself in the mans embrace. Vegeta smirked and pulled her closer. "O genki desu ka?", Vegeta asked, whispering in her ear. "I've got a splitting headache, but other wise I'm fine. Nothing some Extra Extra Strength Tylenol won't cure.", She replied smiling up at him. Vegeta leaned down and kissed her. It wasn't his usual sweet yet hard ones, It was more needing, and long full. Bulma pulled away,"Are you all right, Vegeta-chan?". "Hai, I'm fine it's just......I was ...... was.", Vegeta trailed off."Worried?", Bulma suggested. Vegeta nodded, and resumed the earlier display of affection.

Some hour and a half later, Bulma and Vegeta emerged from their bedroom, freshly showered, and ready for a new day. Noticing it was nearly 11:00 Bulma gasped and grinned. Vegeta raised an eyebrow , for he knew what that grin meant: Shopping. "How ya feeling Bulma?", asked Goku who passed by them in the hall. "Much better than yesterday!", Bulma exclaimed, giving a smile. Goku gave Vegeta an' I told you so' look, causing Vegeta to growl. "Bai-Bai!", Goku said in a rush to get away from the say-jin Ooji. Bulma popped her head into Haruka's room to see her and Hotaru talking in a very serious manner. "Hey, get ready we're going to the mall!", Bulma stated cheerfully. "O.K. Bulma-chan meet everyone downstairs in five minutes.", Haruka told her grabbing her shoes off the floor.

______________________________________________________________________________

5 MINUTES LATER

"Everybody ready?", Bulma chirped slipping on her coat. "HAI!", was the collective response. "Well it's just me, Haruka, Hotaru, Vegeta, and Chibi-Trunks going, so lets teleport!",she continued. "Can I do it Kassan, Tenshi said I need practice?", Chibi-Trunks pleaded his blue eyes large. "Sure, musuko-chan!",Bulma complied. "Wait!", called a male voice. Bulma turned around to see Gohan and ChiChi, coming towards them. "Hai, Gohan-san?",Hotaru asked. "Well ........ um........ I was wondering if I could come to the party tonight, because Videl, is going to be at the Kami house, and I really don't want to be stuck with Videl, because she tends to, sort of hang on me and it's really embarrassing, so can I?", Gohan asked in one breath. "Sure, the more the merrier!", Bulma replied, her eyes twinkling. "Great, now Hotaru has an escort!",she continued. Vegeta grumbled under his breath about baka onna's and pathetic Satan's. Haruka glared a glare that clearly said,'back off if you value your life'. Gohan read it clearly, having experience with Vegeta's death glares. "Doomo, Bulma-chan.", ChiChi replied shoving him towards them. "Ja ne, Minna-chan!", ChiChi said waving. "Let's go, brat.", Vegeta persisted actually dressed normally, at his mates insistence. He was wearing a skin tight black T-shirt, along with baggy, black gi pants. "Tay.", Chibi-Trunks replied, concentrating. A yellow light surrounded the group of people, and in a flash of light they were gone.

______________________________________________________________________________

AT THE MALL................... HALF AN HOUR LATER

"I AM NOT WEARING THAT!!!!", screamed two voices, one lighter than the other. "Come on Haruka-papa.",Hotaru coaxed. "Iie.", Haruka replied turning her head at the monstrosity before her. It was a light purple dress, with spaghetti straps, and had leopard spots. "Come on Ruka-chan, it's pretty.", Chibi-Trunks encouraged. "You're to young to know what fashion is, besides would you wear a dress?",Haruka pointed out. "Iie, but--", he started, but Haruka cut him off. "See I told ya, now someone get me a navy blue tux!", she raved, like a mad woman. A scared sales man, did just that, fearing his life.

A few isles down Vegeta was having a stare down with Bulma. She had found an old retro, PINK, tuxedo. "Onegai, Veggie-chan.", Bulma pleaded batting her eyes, letting them become watery, knowing he normally gave in when she looked like that. Vegeta realized what was going on and turned his head. Spotting a sales woman he stalked towards her and 'politely' requested a black tux in his size. The frightened woman ran off to fetch the suit. Bulma frowned and looked at the Aqua blue dress she picked out, which was very similar to her princess dress. Hotaru had chosen a violet purple dress, which was form fitting for except at the knees it flared out for dancing . It was moderately low cut, and had a chiffon material to cover all her skin that was showing above her chest line, to her neck. Then the same material made the sleeves. She also had matching shoes which were semi pointed. Gohan had picked a lighter black tux, with a red sash.

By the time they had dealt with Haruka and Vegeta, it was well past 3:30pm. Then for lack of wanting to cook, they ate at the indoor cafe.Agreeing on a cafe took well over a half hour. Spending well over 12,000 dollars the entire posse had their purchases stuffed in the girls space pockets. Then after a bit more window shopping they teleported home at 5:45, at Haruka's insistence to see 'Koneko-chan', and Vegeta's 'secretive' murmuring about hurting his certain older son.

______________________________________________________________________________

FOR THE REMAINING TIME IN THE CHAMBER

Serenity stealthily slipped out of bed, cautious not to wake up the slumbering Trunks on the other side of the bed. She tiptoed past the bed careful to shield her ki. Once out in the open she donned her gi. As soon as she felt she was a safe distance away she teleported as far away as she could get out, into the gravity accelerating space. When she appeared at her destination she could barely stand, and definitely couldn't see the house anymore. She could just barely feel Trunks' ki. "Good.", She breathed. If Trunks found out she had been training every night since they had bonded, and only had maybe 2 hours of sleep a day, he'd kill her. She decided from then on that she definitely had to be stronger. She couldn't let Trunks get hurt, and she wouldn't let anyone be killed, it was her final decision. She knew he noticed her weariness, and slow movements, but when questioned, she blamed it on being worried.

Instead of just fighting an imaginary opponent she decided to meditate, and see if she could reach her power to become SSJ. She sat Indian style, and let her her mind slip from her body.

Suddenly she was in a place. There was death and carnage everywhere. Then she came upon the most horrifying sight she had ever seen. All the Sailor Senshi were dead. They were in a circle facing each other. She looked at the dead faces and felt pain flash through her heart.She moved a hand to brush Rei's hair out of her eyes, but to her shock her hand went right through the girl. The Inner Senshi didn't deserve to die like that, no one did. She suppressed the urge to vomit. She saw Setsuna,Luna,Artemis, and Michiriu all having their throats slit. Fresh blood still poured from the open wounds. Yet she was puzzled, as to the fact that she, Hataru , Haruka, and the others weren't there. Suddenly she heard a noise behind her she whipped around. What she saw scared her to no end. On poles were the severed heads of Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Chibi-Trunks, Goten, ChiChi, Kuririn, Yamcha, Tien, Chaozu,Piccolo, and 18. Tears rolled down her face, as she sobbed. Suddenly she heard sounds of battle. She flew as quickly as possible to see her Trunks fighting against..... against..... who was it? She couldn't see the persons face. She saw Trunks' eyes filled with pain, so much hurt and despair. "What did you do to her!?", Trunks growled and yelled at the same time. The being backed away for a moment then pointed behind Trunks. Trunks turned and saw a sight that made Serenity even more ill, if possible. 'Serenity' was stuck to a boulder, the sword of Artemis plunged into her chest and piercing into the rock so as to keep her there. Her insignia's were carved into her forehead, as blood dribbled into her eyes. Her hands were stuck to the boulder by rock spears and the wounds were still bleeding profusely. Next to her was Hotaru, her glaive impaled in the same manner as Serenity's sword. On the other side of Serenity was Haruka, he Space sword used in the same fashion as the latter.

"IIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE, SERENITY!!!!!!!!", Trunks cried out in pain. She winced as she saw him fall to his knees, and she cried harder not making any move to wipe her tears away. Serenity was angry at the evil. She was furious. It destroyed EVERYTHING. Everything she loved, everything she cherished...... She was brought out of her stare by a gasp of pain. She turned to see blood gurgling out of her beloved's mouth. She saw the evil twist the crooked sword in Trunks' back, causing his spine to brake with a sickening crack. Serenity shook her head in denial. "This isn't real! I refuse to believe it!",she cried into the air placing her hands over her ears.

"Hai, It is real! Pitiful BRAT, It's a flash of the ONLY possible future!", sneered a voice she knew all to well. "ZAKKENAYO!!!!", Serenity screamed at Chaos. "Oh, but you want to see something real don't you?", sneered Chaos, coming into the light as a shadow. Serenity gasped at what he held in his hands. He held Trunks' by the hair , a crooked blade piercing his throat. "Serenity, Aishiteru. Forever.", Trunks told her, his eyes displaying love. "TRUNKS!", she screamed racing towards him, but arriving a second to late. Chaos slit Trunks' throat, and let the body fall to the floor. "Kami IIE!", Serenity whispered catching his body.Immediately she tried to heal him but it didn't work."You can't use your healing powers, This is my world.", Chaos sneered. Serenity looked on horrified."Trunks........Onegai .........Aishiteru...", Serenity whispered, her tears no longer crystal clear, but crimson red. "Ai....sh...it...ru.....", Trunks sputtered out, blood pooling out of him. Suddenly his eyes turned blank and glossy, and his body stiffened. Then he relaxed, and the blood flow slowed.

"IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!", Serenity screamed feeling immense pain in her heart confirming his death. Chaos laughed, and Serenity jerked her bloody tear filled face towards Chaos. "I will defeat you, you Onore!!!", Serenity yelled her eyes flashing. Her anger was out of control. "How can you kill me when you couldn't even save him.", Chaos sneered pointing at Trunks. "I will kill all your friends one by one, I might even take that new Sailor Mercury as a new toy!", It laughed. "IIIIIIIIEEEEE!!!!!", Serenity screamed, her eyes flashing between red and blue, and her hair flashing between black and silver. "Hai,Hai,Hai, weakling You've failed!!!", Laughed Chaos,"Hai, your mate is GONE and there's NOTHING you can do about it!!!", It continued.

Serenity lost it. Completely. She was furious. There was a black flash of power, and thunder rolled across a blood red sky. Serenity let out an inhuman scream and her hair turned pitch black and every strand was like a knife. You had to pity the fool that touched it. Her eyes glowed blood red, and her teeth turned into fangs. Her finger nails turned sharp and she was a million times stronger than before. She let loose another inhuman scream and powered up more..... still far from her max.
______________________________________________________________________________

BACK WITH THE REAL TRUNKS

"What the?", Trunks demanded half asleep. He turned over to embrace Serenity, and when his hand touched air, he bolted out of bed. Suddenly he was hit with a huge onslaught of Serenity's power. It was slightly higher than his SSJ2. The scary part was that her ki kept climbing with every passing second.Suddenly he heard an inhuman scream which provoked him to turn SSJ2. He unconsciously concentrated some clothes on, on his way to Serenity. When he saw her his breath caught. She had black hair and, blood red eyes. Her nails were at least two inches long, and she screamed again revealing sharp fangs. Electricity crackled all around her, and she kept powering up, making it impossible for him to get close enough to her, to get her calmed down. "SERENITY?!?!",Trunks yelled. She turned to him and yelled,"DIE CHAOS, YOU KILLED HIM! DIE!!!!!". Trunks backed up surprised."Serenity, stop it's me!", Trunks cried out, realizing she thought he was something else. Serenity just stood and stared at him with loathing hate. Making a desperate attempt to get near her, he flew down right infront of her, the energy she was releasing burning his body. Serenity whipped her head around causing her hair to fly at him. Trunks stood there for a minute till he saw the metallic gleam of her hair. He jumped away just in time, but her long hair still caught him in the chest his skin burst open, with 15 or 20 deep scratches. He doubled over in pain, and dropped to his knees. "How does it feel to know that you are about to die Chaos?", Serenity demanded,"This is how he felt, when you murdered my koibito.You killed Trunks without mercy, and I shall show the same 'kindness' to you.", she continued powering up a blast. "Aishiteru Sere-koi, always and forever Itooshi.", Trunks whispered, bowing his head. He would rather die himself than have to seriously hurt her. "W-what?", asked Serenity her eyes flashing between red and blue. " I love you always and forever, Serenity.", Trunks repeated. Her body stiffened and her eyes closed.

______________________________________________________________________________

BACK WITH SERENITY

"W-what?", she asked, perplexed that Chaos would say it loved her. Chaos repeated itself and Suddenly, the world spun between red and white. Chaos, slowly became another figure. She closed her eyes to stop the room from spinning. When she opened them she was staring at the top of Trunks' head. "T-Trunks?", Serenity asked miffed. She had just seen him die hadn't she? Then it hit her like a ton of bricks. She snuck out to train, and that.... that...... THING was just a dream. Trunks looked up surprised. Serenity dropped to her knees and hugged Trunks. "O Kami-sama. I was meditating and I had a vision it was so real Chaos killed everyone....... He killed you....I thought it was real after awhile......... you felt real ............ when you died you felt real.............. the pain was real......... I was so angry.", Serenity whispered her despair filled bloody tears, were replaced by crystal tears sliding down her face, for her joy that he was alive. Her hair changed back to soft silver, and her nails shortened. "It's all right Serenity I'm here.", Trunks consoled, releasing one hand off his wound to hug her to him. "And the weird part was.......... I was just about to destroy Chaos, when it said it loved me.", Serenity continued clenching her eyes shut. "It was so strange one minute it threatens to kill me than it loves me. I was confused. I knew Chaos could never say those words to me. So I didn't kill him, because I figured it must not be Chaos.", She continued still crying. She pulled away from Trunks, and noticed his hand over his chest. Then she saw all the blood spilling through his fingers. "O Kami.", she breathed in shock, just noticing his burned skin. She batted his hand away and placed her hands on his chest. In a silver flash his wounds were mostly healed, although they still ached. "Why didn't you tell me that.............", she started till her eyes glazed over.

FLASHBACK

Serenity whipped her head around causing her hair to fly at him. Trunks stood there for a minute till he saw the metallic gleam of her hair. He jumped away just in time, but her long hair still caught him in the chest his skin burst open, with 15 or 20 deep scratches. He doubled over in pain, and dropped to his knees.

END

"O Kami-sama......... I did that....... to you......Gomen nasi, Gomen nasi!", she cried putting her face in her hands. " Shhhhh....... It wasn't your fault. You didn't know. Don't cry.",Trunks soothed wrapping her up in his arms tightly. Trunks concentrated and teleported both of them back to the house. "Gomen,gomen,gomen!", she repeated over and over again. "Serenity..... Serenity ...... SERENITY!!!!", Trunks called loudly, causing her to look up at him. "It wasn't your fault. Onegai look at me, Aishiteru, I don't blame you. Believe me, I don't blame you.", Trunks told her staring at her eyes. Serenity looked in his eyes and saw the sincerity, relief, love, and un needed forgiveness showing through. Serenity threw her arms around his shoulders and cried into the crook of his neck. Trunks ran a hand through her hair, and the other up and down her spine. He learned long ago that these motions relaxed her.After an unrecorded amount of time Serenity's breathing slowed, and her shoulders stopped heaving. Trunks smiled when he realized she was asleep. Turning SSJ had not only been physically draining for her, but emotionally too. Trunks concentrated on Apollo and in a flash of golden light Trunks was dressed in his normal night time attire, and Serenity was dressed in the Golden version of her normal night clothes. Trunks raised an eyebrow and mentally reminded himself to ask Apollo to ask Athena to supply him with Serenity's better choice in clothes. 'Hey, it's the best I could do on such short notice!', Trunks heard Apollo say with much indignation, 'Athena was in the shower, It's your fault I nearly got pummeled with her raspberry spray.'. "Right, Apollo-chan, right.", Trunks chuckled standing up and lifting a sleeping Serenity, to go back to bed.

2 MONTHS LATER

"All right now. We only have half an hour left before we have to leave, so let's spar one last time, stop at first blood.", Trunks stated turning SSJ2. Serenity followed in suite, letting loose an inhuman scream, as her transformation took place. The two launched themselves at each other. Serenity threw a punch at Trunks who caught it and used her momentum to fling her into the 'ground' . Suddenly Trunks appeared behind Serenity and grabbed her around the chest and stomach, holding her in a bear hug. Serenity screamed in frustration, and finally got her act together and powered up more. Trunks was blown back by the force, and in the process, sliced his hand on her hair. "KUSO!", Trunks ranted powering down. Serenity powered down smirking. "Aw, come here....", Serenity said flying towards Trunks. She took his injured hand in hers and in a silver light the scratch was nothing more than a light scar. "Let's get ready Trunks-koi.", Serenity said entwining her fingers with his own. They flew lazily back towards the exit, and flashed into new clothes. Serenity had her hair in a high ponytail, with heart shaped bangs, with a black spaghetti strap tank top, and white hip hugger jeans,with a black 3 quarter trench coat, with silver sketchers.Trunks wore a navy blue C.C. jacket, with a black muscle shirt underneath, with baggy navy blue pants, and black sneakers.

At 2:00pm promptly Serenity and Trunks stepped out of the Chamber to see Dende, Mr. Popo, and Pluto waiting to see them. "Puu-chan!", cried Serenity throwing her arms around Pluto, relieved that she was all right. That vision she had nearly two months ago really shook her up. "I'm glad to see you too hime.", Pluto chuckled. Dende chuckled, and laughed at the hime's antics."I have some news from the Inners.", Pluto started seriously. "What?", asked Serenity warily. "They apologized, and said that they found out the truth, and that they would swear allegiance to you on Artemis.", Pluto said pushing her hair behind her shoulder."I'll reply to that later, I'll let you know my decision.", Serenity replied frowning."I'd love to stay Dende, but we'd like to go see everyone, so Bai-Bai!", Trunks said in a rush, changing the subject, grabbing Serenity around the waist. In a golden flash they were gone.
______________________________________________________________________________

AT THE HOUSE

"Hello?", Serenity asked looking around and sensing for ki's. "They're still at the mall, Sere-koi. Tousan is a very hard person to shop for.", Trunks said smirking. " Well what are we going to do?", Serenity asked walking into the living room, and flopping on the couch. "How about something old fashioned, like I don't know, ......... watching T.V.", Trunks suggested sarcastically sitting next to her and grabbing the remote. "Works for me.", Serenity complied maneuvering her self so she was laying across him. Trunks smiled softly, and settled on a scary movie. He then situated himself so that he was stretched out on the couch, and so that Serenity was stretched out in front of him. He had one arm draped over her slightly bare stomach and the other propped his head up.
______________________________________________________________________________

15 MINUTES LATER

Two very exhausted teenagers were fast asleep, gripping each other like teddy bears. "Mrs. Briefs, Mrs. Briefs? There's a call for you ------- Oh.", started a maid who had just walked into the room. "Aw, they're so adorable.", the maid fawned. "I wonder if Mrs. Briefs knows? Probably. Wait till all the girls find out, they're going to be so heart broken.", The maid continued walking out of the room quietly, shutting the door behind her, respecting their privacy.
______________________________________________________________________________

LESS THAN 3 HOURS LATER

"Well Vegeta, you could have been at least a little more understanding about the Rose Quartz tuxedo.", a voice came from the hallway. The slam of the front door awoke Trunks and Serenity, who immediately jumped out of each others arms and onto opposite sides of the couch. "Trunks-san, Serenity-chan?", asked Hotaru coming into the room. "Koneko-chan? Where are you? I swear to Kami if he touched you....", came Haruka's voice from behind Hotaru. "Ossu Minna-chan.", came Serenity's calm reply. Hotaru raced around the other side of the couch and hugged Serenity. "Even though it was only a day, I missed you Sere-mama.", Hotaru said using her old nickname for Serenity. "I missed you too dear firefly.", Serenity replied hugging the girl, yet again relieved she was alive.

Trunks was over by the doorway being suffocated by Bulma. Serenity stood up only to be glomped by the smaller version of her purple hared koibito. "Ossu, Chibi-one.", Serenity told him smiling slightly."Koneko-chan, where's the Golden Crystals holder at,", Haruka asked coming up behind Serenity to hug her. "He..... um....... has some things to talk over with Pluto.", she stuttered out, trying to sound convincing. Haruka nodded and seemed to be convinced. "All right, Now chibi-onna, who is this Chaos?", demanded Vegeta. Serenity froze, and her eyes turned icy. "We will discuss it when the others fighters arrive. Tomorrow, we will talk.", she said turning on her heal, and getting out of the room as quickly as her feet would take her. Trunks glared at Vegeta, not caring whether it was suspicious or not, and raced after her. "I've got to go check on the the decorators.", Bulma sighed after a moment of silence."Baka, Chibi-Onna.", Vegeta mumbled, his face deep in thought. Haruka didn't bother to correct him, because of his serious face. "I guess Serenity-hime, felt the disturbance too.",Hotaru supplied for the remaining people. "Humph, Brats let's Train.", Vegeta said his advice directed at Chibi-Trunks and Gohan. "O~Kay, Tousan!", Chibi-Trunks agreed cheerfully following Vegeta down the hall.Gohan just nodded and followed silently."Let's go find her Haruka-papa.", Hotaru suggested sensing for Serenity's ki.

______________________________________________________________________________

"Sere-koi?", Trunks asked closing the door behind him and relocating it. 'Thank Kami for magic', Trunks thought, wondering how he would have gotten in, without breaking down the door otherwise. He looked around the room till he spotted the balcony doors open. He walked out the doors, only to see Serenity leaning on the rail. "I hate Chaos, more than anything in the Universe.", she stated coldly. "It destroyed everything, and killed everyone, and only because I wasn't strong enough.",she continued whirling around, to face Trunks. Trunks had expected to see hard ,cold eyes, coming from his koibito. What he saw was a vulnerable 17 year old girl, who at the time looked ready to break. "Sere-chan.....",he started, then as if not trusting his own voice, he just enveloped her in a warm embrace. "I don't want everyone to die again. I don't want you to die.", Serenity whispered into the folds of his jacket. He only held her tighter, reassuring her through their link. He brought up a hand to stroke her hair, not knowing what to say to make it better."Arigatou, Trunks-koi.", Serenity said after a few moments. "For what?", he asked somewhat puzzled. "For being there, and just for holding me.", she replied, wrapping her arms around him under his jacket. Trunks smiled and rested his chin on her head.

"KONEKO-CHAN OPEN THE DOOR!!!",was the loud voice that startled Serenity and Trunks. "Oh crap.", Serenity muttered loosening her arms around Trunks slightly."Haruka-papa, your doing no good yelling.", They duo heard Hotaru say quietly."Trunks this is your cue to teleport, out of here.", Serenity stated hurriedly. "Ja ne.", He called kissing her quickly then in a gold flash he was gone. Serenity hurried over to the door and unlocked it. She poked her head out the door and said,"Ossu!" Haruka pushed the door all the way open then asked,"Where is he?" "Where's who?", Serenity asked innocently. "That BAKA who followed you!", Haruka yelled brandishing her space sword, and looking out on the balcony at the same time. "Haruka-chan, he's NOT here, he came, asked if there was anyway he could help, then left.", Serenity said in all one sentence.

Haruka ignored Hotaru and Serenity. 10 minutes later Haruka stopped her search sighing in defeat. "See I told you.", Serenity stated smirking. "Now, what's up with Chaos?", Hotaru interjected. "Let's put it this way, this time it's out for blood.", Serenity sighed slouching onto the bed, holding her head in her hands. "We should call the Star Lights.",Hotaru suggested. "As much as I hate to do it, we should.",Haruka agreed warily, plopping down next to Serenity. "All right then lets go get Bulma and do this.",Serenity said standing up. "You guys go out back and We'll meet you there.", she continued. Serenity concentrated and in a silver flash she was gone.

"URANUS PLANET POWER!!!"

"SATURN PLANET POWER!!!"

In flashes of sandy yellow and midnight black two Senshi stood proud and strong. "Let's go.", Uranus montioned towards the balcony.

______________________________________________________________________________

IN TRUNKS ROOM

"Apollo, how do you know I'm going to drool when I find out what she's wearing.", Trunks asked the little crystal in his hand. 'Cuz I just saw the dress, baka!', Apollo confirmed for the tenth time. "How did you--", Trunks started, but stopped when he felt Serenity transport, and Haruka and Hotaru transform. "Great what next.",Trunks groaned reabsorbing the crystal. Trunks opted to follow Uranus and Saturn, because he couldn't pin pinpoint Serenity, because she was moving again.Without a second thought he jumped out his bedroom window.
______________________________________________________________________________

WITH BULMA

"Stupid decorators...... I wanted Navy blue.......Not black........oh, well it'll have to do.", Bulma grumbled as she rounded the corner. Suddenly there was a silver flash in front of her. Bulma gasped and stepped back. "Bulma Transform, we have to call reinforcements.", a voice Belonging to Serenity told her. "O~Kay.", Bulma agreed deciding a lecture on not too teleport in the house could wait till later.

"MERCURY PLANET POWER!!"

In a flash of blue Sailor Mercury, stood ready for action. "Let's go.", Serenity stated and in a silver flash they were gone.

______________________________________________________________________________

IN THE GRAVITY ROOM

"MOON BLASTER!",Chibi-Trunks called out letting loose a powerful beam of moon power. "FINAL FLASH!", Vegeta called out countering his son's attack."MASENKO HA!!", was the attack that caught them both off guard and slammed them into the ground. Suddenly they all felt Haruka and Hotaru power up, then Serenity teleported with a powered up Bulma. "Let's go Tousan!", Chibi-Trunks yelled grabbing Vegeta's hand and Gohan's shoulder, and in a yellow flash they were gone.

______________________________________________________________________________

AT THE KAMI HOUSE

Goku was eating like he normally does, until he felt ki's powering up over at C.C. Frowning he stood up and walked towards the door. "Goku-chan,What's going on?", asked ChiChi worriedly. "I don't know, but I'm going to check it out!", Goku declared. "Wait for me!", Goten interrupted. "Iie, you stay here with your Kassan and Master Roshi.", Goku stated firmly pressing two fingers to his forehead. In a disturbance of air he was gone.

______________________________________________________________________________

AT YAMCHA'S

"Did you guys feel that?",Tien asked. "What, Tien?", asked Chaozu. "Goku, Serenity,and Chibi-Trunks,just teleported, And Hotaru, Bulma, and Haruka just powered up.", came a gruff voice from the door. "What are we waiting for, They don't have a spar today, so lets go!", called Yamcha. Piccolo grunted and with a swing of his cape he blasted off followed by the others.

______________________________________________________________________________

AT A RESTAURANT IN SATAN CITY

"Whoa,18-chan did you feel that?", Kuririn asked. 18 nodded,"Goku knows where we are if they need us they can come find us." Kuririn nodded after a few moments, and a few quick glances at his wife.

______________________________________________________________________________

BACK AT C.C.

"Got that girls?",Serenity asked, quite aware that Vegeta, Trunks, a newly arrived Goku, Chibi-Trunks, and Gohan were watching them. "Got it.", replied the three transformed Senshi in unison. {Serenity-chan what's going on?}, Trunks asked her telepathically, careful not to open his newfound link with the Senshi. {I'll tell you later, koi.},Serenity replied. Suddenly she felt 4 small powers coming from the east. "We might as well wait, so I don't accidentally blast them out of the sky.", Serenity stated in monotone. A few seconds later Piccolo,Yamcha, Tien, and Chaozu dropped out of the sky. "Ready Koneko-chan?", asked Uranus. "Hai.", Serenity replied with a shaky smile.

Serenity moved into the middle of the girls, and the other three spaced them selves an armlenghts apart. "MERCURY STAR POWER!!",called Mercury. Her Tiara jewel lit up with blue light and power. Serenity's crescent moon suddenly appeared and glowed Blue. "SATURN STAR POWER!!", called Saturn, her Tiara jewel glowing midnight black. Serenity's crescent moon flashed between blue and black. "URANUS STAR POWER!!",called Uranus, her Tiara jewel glowed yellow, and Serenity's crescent moon flashed wildly between Blue,Black,Yellow, and finally silver.

"Onegai, back away, there could be a back lash, I don't want it to hurt you.", Serenity stated her eyes closed. The Senshi complied and Suddenly an unimaginable power burst from Serenity. It blinded everyone for a moment, and when they were able to see,Serenity stood in her princess form, the Ginzuishou held high above her head. "In the name of thy Moon....", she whispered. She brought the crystal in front of her and 20 or 30 beams of power burst from it. The beams shot up into the air and out of Earth's atmosphere, then entered another galaxy.

BACK on Earth Serenity was still putting fourth unimaginable amounts of power and suddenly instead of there being many little beams, there was one solid huge beam.

{Kakyuu Onegai hear my plea, send thy Starlight's back to me. Chaos hath awoken again, once more, it hath come back to even thy score.We must stop it now before it's to late, Starlight's Onegai return and defy thy Fate!}, Serenity called telepathically through the beam.

Everyone around her heard her plea and unconsciously stepped back as her power exploded outward more.It wasn't exactly power, just kind of energy..... Suddenly her energy out put stopped. She dropped her hands and the crystal disappeared, with her eyes still closed.

Suddenly a Red beam of power shot from the sky towards Serenity. "SERENITY!!", screamed Trunks put in full blown terror. He was about to push her out of 'harms' way when a blue covered hand grabbed his shoulder. "It's supposed to happen.", Mercury stated her eyes trained on Serenity. Suddenly the red beam of power narrowed small enough to strike her moon insignia.

When it did, this is what was heard:

{Hime-chan we hear your call, we are on our way one and all! Galaxia is coming from our summoning, and says Chaos will burn in Fear. Don't find us we will find you, Hai even I Kakyuu-hime am coming too.)

The beam of power disappeared into Serenity's insignia, and Serenity faded out of Princess mode. She dropped to her knees, her shoulders heaving. Trunks was the first one to her, and in one fluid motion he had her in his arms. " O genki desu ka?", Trunks asked his eye showing concern. "I'm fine, I'm fine. {You better put me down.}, Serenity stated half telepathically smirking and looking at Uranus. Trunks looked at Uranus and gulped, he then promptly put her down.

"What the HELL was that, Chibi-Onna?", demanded Vegeta sending a glare at Trunks. "I was sending out to the Star Lights for help. Last time Chaos appeared he destroyed everything. We will need their help.", Serenity stated in monotone clenching her fists. "Kami-sama it's 7:00, get in the house we have PEOPLE arriving in approximately 45 minutes! Let's move!", Bulma yelled dragging Chibi-Trunks and Vegeta in the house."If there's nothing we can do here we're gone, man this feels like a Cell replay, and once again I'm useless.", Yamcha said blasting off into the air followed by Piccolo, Tien, and Chaozu. "I Gotta go ChiChi's gonna freak!", Goku said Placing two fingers to his temple. "Bai-Bai!", he called and then transported. "Come on Sere-mama! we have to go get ready! Trunks you meet Serenity by the Grand staircase, Gohan meet me out side the doors, Lets go!", Hotaru yelled enthusiastically dragging Serenity upstairs, and leaving a fuming Haruka stalking behind them.

Once in Serenity's room Hotaru locked the door and pulled her dress out of her space pocket. "Oh, Hotaru that look's beautiful....", Serenity trailed off fingering the dark purple material. "O.K. you can oggle later! You change out here, I'll change in the bathroom, so hurry up!", Hotaru giggled racing towards the bathroom. Serenity shook her head in mirth, and concentrated on her attire. In a silver flash she took an auto shower, then in a brighter flash she transformed into the dress. However when she looked in the mirror, her hair was different. It was still shortened and layered, but now she had no bangs, and two slightly more curled pieces of hair framed her face. A metallic headband that looked like it was one continuous strand of eight-point stars, held back the rest of her hair. Plus instead of the long scarf on her arms, she had black elbow length gloves, with the same design as her dress. "Athena.....", Serenity growled. 'Hey I thought it was cute so humor me O~Kay?', Athena responded.

Seconds later Hotaru stepped out of the bathroom looking quite nice herself. "Sere-mama, you look very VERY pretty!", Hotaru said looking over the princess in awe. Serenity felt about 70 ki's downstairs including Bulma and Vegeta, and it wasn't even 8 o'clock yet. "Arigatou Hotaru-chan, same to you.", Serenity murmured. "Hey I've got an idea!.", Hotaru cried concentrating. Seconds later Sailor Saturn's earring's appeared, as eight point stars, and her choker was modified to be a silver necklace. "Here, wear these, they'll match perfectly!", Hotaru said handing them to Serenity. "Arigatou again, Hota-chan.", Serenity said putting the jewelry on. "Oh, Hotaru were late lets go!", Serenity said walking out of the room, her dress flowing about her feet.

IN TRUNKS' ROOM HALF AN HOUR BEFORE

"So, Apollo, what did you want?", Trunks asked as soon as he was in the confines of his room. 'I designed a Tux for ya, with some help from Athena. Okay A LOT of help. Plus a nice hair style!', the little crystal jabbered. 'Well here goes!', Apollo shouted and in a flash of gold, Trunks stood with his old hair cut, along with a black tux with a silver sash, and white gloves. "Not to bad Apollo.", Trunks congratulated. Trunks loafed around his room till it was quarter to 8. Serenity was still in her room. "Might as well get going.", he mumbled walking out the door to wait at the staircase.

IN THE BALL ROOM

"Why, Hai, Trunks-chan should be down any minute now, Vantassel-san.", Bulma said to the flirting man, edging away ever so cautiously. "Well, I'm sure he'll want to meet my Musume, Arianne. They would look lovely together don't you think?", the man persisted edging closer to an unappeased Bulma."Oh, and what about your Chibi-Trunks? Wouldn't he be good with Monori-san's little girl?", Vantassel -san persisted. "Yeah, right.", Bulma gulped then excused herself.'My Trunks wouldn't date that..... that.... Arianne girl if she was the last one on Earth!', Bulma fumed silently, thinking back towards the last party. Arianne had clung to poor Trunks like glue, flaunting herself every chance she could get. "Thank Kami, he found Serenity.", Bulma muttered, looking around for Chibi-Trunks. Heck, Chibi-Trunks wasn't even INTERESTED in girls yet. Finally giving up on looking for Chibi-Trunks, she stalked towards Vegeta, her only consolation.

Trunks had only been down the stairs a few minutes when girls going to the ball room started winking at him. He inwardly groaned, and kept his eyes trained on the staircase sensing for Serenity's ki. Suddenly he felt it so he looked up. His breath caught as she descended the stairs slowly, smiling slightly at him. 'Kami, I think I'm drooling.', Trunks told himself blinking a few times. 'See I told ya!', called the annoying voice of Apollo. "You look beautiful.", were the first words that slid from his mouth as he held out his arm for her to take. "Arigatou,koi, your not so bad yourself. Nice hair by the way.", Serenity replied sliding her hand down to his to give it a quick squeeze. "I'll take that as a compliment.", Trunks started laughter showing in his normally cold eyes.

The on looking girls and women could not believe their eyes. Not only was Trunks flirting,but he had a young, beautiful, girl with him. Not only that, but he wasn't the least bit annoyed by the girl either. "I wonder who she is?", asked one of the girls standing off to the side, staring at the pair.

Serenity and Trunks approached the Butler, who was calling out names of the people. When their turn came the butler bellowed out,"ANNOUNCING TRUNKS BRIEFS, AND HIS LADY SERENITY TUSKI!!". The whole ballroom grew silent, and music stopped, as the two descended the stair case arm in arm. {What are they staring at? Is there some big youma in my hair?}, Serenity asked unconsciously pulling herself closer to him. Trunks chuckled,{I've never came to a party with another girl besides Kassan. I've never even danced with any of them. Most of the time I try and hide in a dark corner.}, Trunks replied smirking at the expressions on peoples faces. {I see, koibito.}, Serenity replied smirking slightly. As they hit the bottom stair, people parted as they made their way towards the center of the ballroom. {Let's give them a run for their money, dance with me.}, Serenity said turning towards Bulma. {Hey, Bulma how about some music!}, she called. Bulma nodded and motioned the shocked musicians to play.

As the music started Trunks lead Serenity across the dance floor, gracefully. The two looked like something from a fairy tale, as they seemed to sparkle. Since it was a slow waltz, Trunks could hold her as close to himself as he wished, without anyone interfering. His hand placed on her waist, and the other hand enclosed in her own, Trunks was.......happy....... content, words didn't quite describe. Serenity loved the feeling of being pressed close to him, and just wanted to dance the night away. The song continued as Bulma looked happily down at her son and hopefully future daughter-in-law. All to soon the song ended, and much to Serenity's surprise Vegeta cut in. "Dance with your, Kassan, and keep her away from those baka's.", Vegeta barked at Trunks. Now people were scared. First Trunks was dancing and now VEGETA was dancing with this girl. Vegeta never danced with anyone, save his wife on the rarest occasion.

"Chibi-Onna what's going on between you and the brat.", Vegeta demanded dipping her low her hair, spilling on the ground. Vegeta and Serenity were both experienced dancers, and both had royal training in dancing. Hai, even Say-jins were taught to dance. "Nothing.", Serenity responded, spinning back into his arms. Vegeta growled and spun her out at twice the speed a normal person would go. "I'm serious!", Serenity replied to his growl. "Then why......--", he stopped to spin her out once more,"were you dancing like that with him." Serenity frowned and continued dancing. {Bulma tell them to speed up the music!}, Serenity yelled getting angry. Bulma complied and the music sped up ten notches. Very few people could keep up with the whirling duo now. "I was dancing...... with him...... to prove a point ........ to people ........ that he could dance........ and have fun....... at these ....... party's!!", Serenity hissed at Vegeta who immediately spun the same time she did. "I never knew you could dance, Vegeta-san.", Serenity stated after a few moments. "Humph.", was Vegeta's reply. Suddenly they felt the music coming to an end, so Vegeta spun her out, then straight past him then, on the last beat Vegeta spun her in and the music slammed to a stop.

Suddenly people started clapping, then a thunderous roar filled the room. Serenity blushed slightly, and pushed her way to the shocked faces of Bulma, Chibi-Trunks, Trunks,Hotaru,Gohan, and Haruka. {Don't worry Serenity-chan, Haruka came in after you and Vegeta started.}, Bulma said startling her. "How in the world did you dance like that, Tuski-san.", A voice said behind her. Serenity whirled around to see a young man with blonde hair and steel blue eyes, wearing a gray tux, about her age, holding his hand out to her. Being polite Serenity reached out to shake the mans hand.

FLASHBACK

"Die Senshi! Die in the name of the Negaverse!",the first general yelled at the Senshi. "In the name of the moon, we shall punish you!", yelled Sailor Moon from on the roof top. "HA!", yelled the general shooting fire at Sailor Moon. She nimbly dodged, and fired her Tiara at him hitting him in the side. "I'll be back! You'll never defeat me!", the general yelled, disappearing in a disturbance of air.

END

When he brought it up to his mouth to kiss it she jerked her hand away, before his lips neared her glove. "I need some air.", Serenity spat out venom, lacing her voice. She clenched her fists and said,"Trunks would you mind escorting me, It's not always safe for a lady to be alone." Serenity glared a glare that put Vegeta's to shame. She turned and stalked away from the man, who was glaring daggers at Trunks, who ever so happened to be glaring back. {Senshi, I apologize, but I don't like that man. He seems familiar in some way, not a good way. Besides I really do need the air. I am tired.}, Serenity called telepathically to the five people who could hear her. {Iie, problem Koneko. I don't like him either....... his ki is different.}, Haruka replied her eyes trained on the baka.{That's because he's shielding it. We will find out who he is soon enough.}, Serenity stated mysteriously. {Uh-Oh, he's on his way towards you! Get moving!}, Hotaru called to them.Trunks tightened his grip on her hand, with the man that was trailing after them glaring at Trunks the whole way through.

Serenity and Trunks burst through the balcony doors shutting them and locking them from the outside."Who was he?", asked Trunks. "I know him from somewhere, but I just can't place him, I can guarantee you that we were not on good terms.", Serenity replied here eyes flashing at the memory. "My feet are already starting to hurt.", Serenity complained after a few moments. "I'm not surprised, with the way you were dancing and all.",Trunks replied giving her a smile. Serenity looked at Trunks oddly for a moment, and Trunks asked,"Nani?". "Your short hair ....... I'm gonna miss the long stuff, but it does look kawaii!", Serenity stated winking suggestively at Trunks. Trunks blushed slightly, and lowered his head to cover the blush. Serenity chuckled, and wrapped one arm around his so their fingers were entwined. She used her other hand to enclose the rest of his hand in her own, then she leaned on him, the top of her head leaning on his shoulder. Five shooting stars flew across the sky and shot down towards the Earth. 'They're here......', Serenity thought silently smiling.

"We should go back inside, Kassan will be waiting.", Trunks murmured to her gently kissing her cheek. Serenity nodded and let go of his hand, to enter the Ball room once more. The room was a happy sight, of people dancing, laughing, and plain and simple having a good time. Surprisingly enough Hotaru and Gohan were dancing.It wasn't the graceful swirls and twirls that people had recently witnessed,but more of an awkward, however adorable, dance. Vegeta was off screaming at some unlucky man who decided to hit on Bulma. And Bulma was standing behind Vegeta laughing at the poor man. Finally Vegeta threatened to kill the man once more, then lead Bulma onto the dance floor. Serenity smirked at the sight and beckoned Trunks to come dance with her. Trunks obliged, and they slid into a fast waltz. At the end of the song Serenity went to find Haruka. When they found her she was backing nervously away from a pack of love struck girls. "Hey Ruka-chan!", Serenity called waving. "Koneko-chan!", Haruka replied losing some of the tension in her face. {Dance with me? Onegai? I think they've all gone crazy!}, Haruka asked making her way towards Serenity. Suddenly Hotaru appeared next to Serenity, checking to see what all the commotion was about. "Hota-chan, dance with Trunks-kun, I'm going to dance with Haruka.", Serenity explained pointing to the distraught Haruka. Hotaru nodded and grabbed Trunks arm with a small smile.

Haruka caught up to Serenity and they went out on the dance floor. Haruka was also an experienced dancer, and because her element was the wind, she danced like it. With dips and turns and graceful swirls, they danced across the floor. Many girls grew slightly angry that this newcomer had danced with the only two 'men' that they had never danced with, and the men that they deemed 'theirs'. Hotaru and Trunks had a bit of a clumsy start because of the height difference, however. "I'm not a great dancer. On Saturn I was trained to be a warrior, and guardian only. However, I do know a dance that Sere-mama and Michiriu-mama taught me, but I don't think it would be good for here." ,Hotaru started blushing a bit. "I've got an idea, How about I teach you to dance.", Trunks offered with a kind smile . "Arigatou!", Hotaru replied happily. "O~Kay, let's get rid of your shoes.", Trunks stated leading her off the dance floor, and having her sit in a chair. Hotaru took her shoes off and out them in her space pocket, then looked up at him curiously. Trunks helped her out of the chair and led her back to the floor shoeless. "Now what?", she asked eyeing him strangely. "Now, I want you to put both of your feet on top of mine, then put one hand on my shoulder and the other in my hand.", Trunks said putting one hand on her waist, and the other clasping hers. "Ready?", Trunks asked. "Hai.", Hotaru replied, balancing herself. "Then lets go!", he said, with a swirl he and Hotaru were dancing across the floor. "This is fun!", Hotaru said cheerfully, leaning backwards when he dipped her.

Serenity and Haruka smiled at Hotaru, glad she was having fun. "He's teaching her how to dance .......... just like an onii-san.", Serenity said twirling around. "Doesn't mean I have to like him.", Haruka muttered. "Ruka-chan, he's not like Mamoru you know. He'd put everything he had on the line to save someone else, including his life. And he doesn't just care about power.", Serenity scolded lightly, gazing at Trunks her eyes softening. "Oh, and how would you know this?",Haruka asked raising an eyebrow. " Because he's lost his life before in a battle ,here they have Dragon Balls, and I did spend time with him, so I know him quite well.", Serenity said carefully choosing her words. "I've always trusted your belief's, Koneko, but if he does something to piss me off, to put it plainly he's screwed.", Haruka said smirking. "Ruka-chan, you're hopeless.", Serenity sighed,"What are you going to do for kicks once Hotaru and I get married or have boyfriends?". "Kill the guy of course, no one touches you two and lives.", Haruka smirked. Serenity paled and gulped.

Suddenly, she felt a tug on her dress. She looked down to see Chibi-Trunks, bowing to her. "Hai?", Serenity asked. "May, I Onegai cut in,Haruka-san, Kassan said I have to go to bed soon, and I want to dance with Serenity-chan, before I go to bed, Onegai?", Trunks asked his question directed at Haruka, to see if she minded. "Go ahead Chibi-One, I need a drink anyway.", Haruka said giving Serenity to him, ruffling his hair in the process. "Let's dance!", Chibi-Trunks said enthusiastically. Then he started moving around in a clumsy way. Serenity laughed a silvery laugh that caught a few of the males attention. "Let's try dancing the way Trunks and Hotaru are.", Serenity said looking around to see if anyone was watching, then waved her hand and his shoes went into her space pocket. "All right now step on my feet lightly, and put one hand of my waist, and the other in my hand....... there that's it.", Serenity said moving them around slowly so he could get used to it. Twenty minutes later Serenity was caring a sleeping Chibi-Trunks to his room seeing, as how Bulma was busy with Vegeta. Using her magic, in a flash Chibi-Trunks was in his nightclothes, his tuxedo and shoes, neatly placed on the arm chair. She pulled up his covers and whispered,"Oyasumi."

Serenity walked out and shut the door, behind her. She wandered around the second floor until she found another balcony. This balcony however she noticed led out to a larger balcony. There were vines and small flowers growing all along the rail's of the balcony. She could here the soft slow melody of a song playing in the Ball Room below her. Serenity looked at the night sky, and admired it's beauty."Hey, I've been looking for you.", came a voice from behind her. She whirled around to be face to face with Trunks, who happened to be shielding his ki so she couldn't sense it.

~Here we are in the arms of one another~
~And we still go on searching for each other~

"Don't do that to me, koibito.", Serenity scolded lightly, reaching up to wrap her arms around around his neck. Trunks smirked and placed his hands on her petite waist. They swayed slowly back and fourth, to the music from the ball room, getting lost in each others eyes, they let emotions take control.

~Knowing that hate is wrong~
~and love is right, for us tonight~

" Did I ever tell you I love your eyes.", Trunks whispered placing his forehead on hers. As they stood there Trunks seemed to notice how everything around him seemed to look more wonderful with every passing second. Gazing in her eyes, those beautiful sea's of blue, he realized she was what he lived for.

~When I look....... into your eyes....~
~I know the reason why I am alive~
~And the world is so beautiful tonight~

"Iie, not lately.", Serenity replied, playing with his hair. "Well, in that case, I really do love your eyes.", he repeated with a small smile. Serenity looked at his eyes smiling at the truth they held in them. When she was in his arms like she was now, it was like a whole new world of pure happiness and love, it was like no other place on Earth. She didn't know where the world came from, but it was there.

~It's a place I've never been~
~And it comes from deep within~
~And it's telling me that I'm about to win first prize~
~Knowing all I have to do~
~Is reach out my hand to you~
~Anytime I want to look into your eyes~

There were no words to be spoken they just enjoyed the silence. There were no barriers between them. How could there be, when they trusted each other, and loved each other more than anything.

~Let it be if we're nothing more than dreamers~
~Who believe that we see no wall between us~
~How can they be in my heart and in my mind,~
~when all I could find~

They heavens rejoiced as their light found happiness. The flowers, Trees , vines and animals were all happy, and they expressed it in their own way."Do you know why I love your eyes?", Trunks asked her his voice getting husky. Serenity shook her head. "I can see the world in those eyes, I see everything in those eyes, and those eyes that fool so many people, are so clear to me I can see every emotion that flashes through them.", he replied pulling her closer.

~When I look..... into your...... eyes~
~I know the reason why I am alive~
~And the world is so beautiful tonight~

Trunks kissed Serenity softly, relishing at the sweet taste and feel of her, in his arms. "I was just thinking.......", Serenity started a few minutes after they parted. "What?", Trunks asked, closing his eyes as she leaned on him. "I was thinking that I must have done something good in a past life to deserve this.", she continued holding him closer to her, her heart yearning for him to be nearer. Although she didn't quite realize how it was possible.

~It's a place I've never been~
~And it comes from deep within~
~And it's telling me that I'm about to win first prize~
~Knowing all I have to do~
~Is reach out my hand to you~
~Anytime I want to look...... into your....... eyes~

Trunks pulled away ever so slightly, just enough so he could kiss her. He started with her collar bone, making hot trails across her neck. She shivered as he did so. He reached up a hand and pushed her hair behind her ear and whispered , "Aishiteru." Serenity had been running her fingers along the base of his neck, driving Trunks absolutely mad. "Do you know how long I wanted to hold you like this?", Trunks asked, tracing patterns across her bare back, his fingers memorizing every detail of the exposed skin. "Probably as long as me.", Serenity replied her breath tickling the spot just below his ear.

~I loved you from a distance~
~Thought I couldn't reach that far~
~I can't believe how close that we are~
~When I look..... into your........ eyes~
~And the world is so beautiful tonight~

Trunks gave in to his desires. He kissed her forehead, then proceeded to her eye's, and finally descended down to her lips. They met in a fierce, passionate, unforgivable, and unforgettable kiss. His mouth ravished hers while Serenity responded like-wise. A low growl emerged from Trunks' throat, as he paused to breath. He spotted a stone bench off to the side, and picked her up, and sat down upon it, her in his lap, fully intending to continue where he left off. "You really do look like an Tenshi.", Trunks stated inches from, her face. Serenity smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck. Serenity pulled his face down the remaining few inches, and kissed him, gently, teasing him. "Sere-koi.......", he groaned. She gave in and allowed herself to kiss him fully. Trunks slowly leaned her down on the bench, partially still on his lap. He ran his fingers through her loose hair, cradling her head on his arm. They broke away reluctantly, and Trunks lowered his head to rest in the crook of her neck. "Kami, Aishiteru.", Serenity stated softly, the sound resonating in Trunks' ears.

~It's a place I've never been~
~And it comes from deep within~
~And it's telling me that I'm about to win first prize~
~Knowing all I have to do~
~Is reach out my hand to you~
~Anytime I want to look into your eyes~

The couple gathered themselves off the bench, with occasional butterfly kisses flying here or there. They walked down the stairs, fingers laced together. They entered the ball side by side, hands apart, slight smiles on their faces using the alibi, that Trunks had stepped out, and met Serenity on his way back in.
______________________________________________________________________________

3 hours later

"Goodnight!", Bulma called waving at the last guest to exit the house. She shut the door behind her, and wiped her brow. "Thank-Kami that's over.", she muttered. "You're telling me.", Serenity sighed sitting in the chair massaging her feet. Bulma chuckled. "So, what were you and Trunks doing after Chibi-Trunks got put to bed?", Bulma asked a sly look in her eyes, positive everyone was out of hearing distance. "Nothing Bulma-chan, have a little faith.", Serenity scolded her face adorning the same look as Bulma. "You never let me have any fun at all, Sere-chan.", Bulma whined with a humph. "You'll have your fun soon enough, Bulma, soon enough.", Serenity stated mysteriously turning around to go to bed.

"I know I will, school starts tomorrow.", Bulma said with a sly grin. "NANI???", demanded Serenity fire burning in her normally placid blue eyes. Bulma laughed and ran up the stairs Serenity hot on her heals screaming things such as,"Omae wa Korosu!", and,"Why didn't you tell me earlier!". Suddenly, ChiChi yelled,"Some people are trying to get some sleep, up here!!!!". They had gotten home around the end of the party and had immediately went to bed. That particular yell was followed by,"I swear to Kami you are dead!", screamed Serenity knocking down a vase. "Onna's shut the HELL up!", screamed Vegeta coming out in the hall. Bulma skid to a halt and hid behind Vegeta. "Get out of my way Vegeta.",Serenity snarled her ki raising. "Iie, If you can move me, then you can do what you please, weak Onna.", Vegeta sneered, knowing full well she couldn't turn SSJ. Serenity smirked, no longer intent on catching Bulma, but on kicking the Ooji's ass. No one calls her weak, and gets away unscathed. She screamed an inhuman yell and things started to shake around her.

______________________________________________________________________________

WITH TRUNKS

"Why didn't you tell me earlier!!!", he heard Serenity shriek from downstairs, followed by loud running. He chuckled, he didn't know what Serenity and Bulma were going at it about, but he wouldn't miss it for the world. He heard Vegeta yell Shut Up, and then he heard the inhuman scream he knew so well. He shielded his ki and teleported to the corner around from where they were. When he came around the corner he found Serenity starting to go SSJ. She was going blow the house apart! A crack of thunder sounded overhead. Serenity gave Vegeta a slow predatory grin, that meant , 'Holy Hera you've messed up big time.'

Trunks grabbed Serenity shoulder and she turned around ready to blast the offender into oblivion. By now the other Senshi, save Chibi-Trunks and Goten were in the 20 foot wide hall. Kuririn and 18 weren't home yet. When Serenity saw Trunks her face softened a bit and then she grinned. {You don't think I'd actually hurt any of them do you?}, Serenity asked. {Iie, I just don't want you to reveal your SSJ form yet.}, Trunks said seriously, his brow furrowing. "You don't think they're linked do you?", whispered Hotaru to Bulma. Bulma shrugged her shoulders. {I wasn't gonna, just let me have a little fun. She failed to mention that we have school tomorrow. Vegeta said I'm weak.}, Serenity said frowning. {Fine, just don't break anything.}, Trunks conceded releasing her.

"Now Vegeta I'll ask you once more, MOVE.", Serenity said in a shocking monotone. Vegeta humphed, and turned his head. "Oh well I'll just go around you.", she said in an innocent voice. "I'd love to see you try you're not that fast......", Vegeta started, but only she wasn't there anymore. "Over here, Vegeta, Now what was that about being weak?", Serenity asked coyly. She was 10 feet behind Vegeta Bulma, in front of her. "That's IMPOSSIBLE!", ranted Vegeta. { Bulma-chan, your going to receive pay back. Vegeta called me weak and that's war! This is officially our joke to them.}, Serenity said to Bulma, Hotaru, and Haruka who were now hiding their laughter.

"Now, Bulma the punishment you shall receive for withholding information is certain torture.", Serenity said in a deadly voice. Vegeta's face paled about 20 shades. "Oh, is the mighty Ooji scared?", Serenity mocked. "And coming from the one who said I was weak.", she scoffed. {Hey, Hotaru-chan, Ruka-chan up for a bit of fun?}, asked Serenity. {Always, Koneko.}, Haruka said. {Ditto!}, replied Hotaru. {When I give the word you two grab Bulma and tickle her till she cries for mercy, and begs for forgiveness!}, Serenity stated in triumph. {I'll get Vegetable boy, with Shiro-chan, K?}, Serenity continued eyeing Vegeta, who looked fuming. "GO!", Serenity yelled. A second later Shiro appeared out of thin air, and pinned Vegeta on the ground. "Get OFF me you BEAST!", ranted Vegeta, trying in vain to stand up. 'I'm not a beast, and now since you didn't ask politely, I'm staying for a LOooooooonnnnnngggggg time.', Shiro said prancing on Vegeta's chest.

On the other end of the hall Bulma was being given the torture treatment. "Well, Well Vegeta...... Look what we have here. A say-jin Ooji, who is no doubt ticklish as HELL on his sides, previous experience.", she added leaning over to face Vegeta. "Chibi-Onna, get it OFF!", Vegeta screamed shaking the ground. "Cold chance in hell!", Serenity countered smirking. She reached over the struggling Say-jin, to his sides where she started to tickle. Nothing happened at first until his face started turning red. Then he burst out in an insane kind of laughter, that could drive a mad man sane.

This continued for around 15 minutes till Serenity stood up to allow poor Vegeta to breathe. Haruka and Hotaru took a hint and stood over by a gaping ChiChi, Gohan and Goku,With a laughing Trunks standing unnoticed behind Serenity in the shadows. "Well, Justice is served. The ultimate torture has been administered, and successfully accomplished. It is proven, that one Vegeta was wrong and two, Bulma shouldn't keep information such as school starts tomorrow, or else next time I won't be so lenient.", Serenity stated managing to keep a straight face. "Chibi-Onna............", Growled Vegeta getting into a fighting position.
"To late for that now Vegeta-san, I Gotta go to bed, I've got school in the morning, Ja!", Serenity said winking out of existence. A defeated yet prideful Vegeta walked into the bedroom and slammed the door behind him. Suddenly in a silver flash the broken vase in the hall picked itself back up, and put itself on the shelf.

"Good Night, Minna-chan.", ChiChi said still in shock at what had just been accomplished. Goku followed her his mouth still ajar. Gohan shook his head in mirth and followed them. "Night, Bulma-chan.", Hotaru murmured before grabbing Haruka's hand and leading Haruka upstairs. "Sleep Well!", Haruka called over her shoulder, "Same to you!", Bulma replied chuckling. Then paling at the thought of Vegeta. She slapped her forehead and groaned, then trudged to her room.

Trunks shook his head in laughter in the dark corner of the room, then teleported to his room.

IN SERENITY'S ROOM

It was 11:45 there was no way she was going to get up in the morning. She took an Auto shower and flashed into her normal silver and black P J's. With that she collapsed into bed, magicked the lights off, and tried to sleep. She couldn't. She missed the familiar warmth that usually came with Trunks. She had been sleeping in the same bed as him for nearly 6 and a half months, and it irked her that he wasn't there. Finally, she gave up threw the covers off herself and started to tiptoe towards Trunks room. She thought of teleporting, but it was to risky. She quietly walked down the hall way and about 2 minutes later she creaked open the door to Trunks' room. Just as she shut the door, she heard, "Couldn't sleep either?".

Serenity didn't answer, but felt for his ki in the room. She found it in a chair by the window. She walked over to him, and sat on his lap, snuggling into his warm embrace. "Much better.", Serenity sighed, a hand on his chest the other on his shoulder. "Let's get to bed.", Trunks said then waved a hand and both hers and his bedroom doors' locked. "It wouldn't do us any good to have some one bursting in either of our doors.", Trunks said getting into bed next to Serenity. They fell into their usual bedtime embrace, with Trunks on his side, his head just above Serenity's, his arms wrapped around her small form. "Mmmmm I just realized, that I am never going to be able to sleep without you for the rest of my life.", Serenity stated. Trunks snorted, and then Serenity cuddled closer to him and said ,"not that I would have it any other way."

TOMORROW MORNING

Serenity woke up to the sunlight streaming in her eyes, and a warm, hard, yet soft body next to her. She stretched like a cat arching it's back. She glanced at his clock and saw it was 6:30. "What an ungodly hour to wake up.", Serenity groaned into Trunks' well muscled chest. Trunks chuckled and gave Serenity a chaste kiss. Followed by another. And another. and another. Then Serenity gave up on that and kissed him fully, her body nearly crushed as it was halfway under his. Then they both rolled out of bed, reluctantly. They both took auto showers and Trunks decided, on his black baggy pants, not gi pants, actual pants and a black T- shirt that showed off his well defined muscles, with a black C.C. jacket,plus black shoes. "Nice.", Serenity complimented. She was still deciding and was sitting in a towel on the bed. "I've got it!", she stated standing up, and in a silver flash she was wearing black hip hugging pleather pants, and a modest silver tube top.(I mean the kind of top that's not giving guys a big peep show.)With a black trench coat. (Picture Gambits from x-men) She had on 4 inch silver sandals, with the same earrings and necklace from Hotaru last night. Her hair was pulled into a tight French twist, shortened by magic. with heart shaped bangs. "Beautiful, but watch it when we get to school. Some jocks have a one track mind, and you'll be the first thing on it.", Trunks warned. "They'll learn soon enough they can look, but they can't touch!", Serenity replied,"I only give that privilege to my itooshi.", she continued kissing him quickly. "Besides, in the past when some Duke of Shna-Zar decided to grab my ass, he was separated from some very important gentiles, that day.", Serenity said with a thoughtful look on her face. Trunks laughed and dragged Serenity downstairs, making sure the halls were clear.

"Ossu, Minna-chan!", Trunks greeted everyone at the breakfast table. "Ossu!", a few people who were actually awake called. " Oh, Serenity, Setsuna came by and dropped you and Haruka off something.The keys are on the counter.", Bulma said awaiting the hime's response. "MY CAR!", Serenity cried when she saw the same silver pendant on these car key's, that she had at home. "Does Haruka know?", Serenity questioned. "Iie, she hasn't come down yet.", Hotaru replied from her spot at the table. Serenity grabbed a piece of toast and Haruka's keys off the counter and headed out side, followed by the others. Side by side out front were two beautiful convertibles. One silver and one yellow. Serenity threw her jacket in the silver one and then hopped into the yellow one. She turned on the car and revved the motor twice. Then from inside the house they heard a crash and a muffled, "MY BABY!". Anyone present laughed. Seconds later a frazzled yellow blur ran out of the house. As soon as the blur saw the car she dropped to her knees to inspect it. "I didn't even drive it Haruka.", Serenity stated from the front seat. Haruka raised an eyebrow and opened the door for Serenity to get out. "Fine I can take a hint, my cars better anyway.", Serenity muttered.

"Hey, Serenity can you take Chibi-Trunks and Goten to their school and make sure they get to their class room O~Kay, on your way to your school, I just got an urgent call!", Bulma said closing her cell phone. "Sure, Bulma-chan", Serenity said looking at her watch. "Hey, that's not fair, Haruka doesn't have to be there till 9:30!", Serenity whined. "That's because I'm a teacher Koneko-chan." Haruka replied. "Well who's coming with me we Gotta move.", Serenity said side hopping into her car. "Well, I'll go there's no sense in bringing my car too.", Trunks replied, claiming the passenger. "Gohan already left, earlier so he wouldn't run into Videl.", Goten supplied. "O~Kay, Chibi-One, Hotaru, and Goten, In the back. Buckle up.", with that said Serenity sped out of the drive way, like a mad man was on their heals. It was 6:45, and Serenity's school started at 8:30, but she had two different drops to make. "Now where do I turn?", Serenity asked. "Right.", Trunks replied, then continued all of the directions.

When they got to the school Chibi-Trunks had shrunk to the bottom of the seat, as if he didn't want to be seen. Goten got out, and Trunks did too, leaving Serenity to get Chibi-Trunks. Chibi-Trunks slid slowly out of the car and walked stiffly. "What's the matter Chibi-One?, asked Serenity in concern. "Nothing'", he mumbled. "All right spill.", Serenity said ducking down to his level. "There's mean people who tease me because I have a tail.",Chibi-Trunks started whimpering. "Show me who they are real quick, and they'll never pick on you again.", Serenity said growling. Trunks and an energetic Goten were waiting on the side walk. "What?", Trunks asked in reference to Chibi-Trunks. Serenity explained, and so the foursome went to find the people that caused Chibi-Trunks so much fear of school.

Suddenly Chibi-Trunks ducked behind Serenity, as two large burly boys appeared, with a brunette hared girl. "If it isn't Mr. Ape man?", sneered the boy. Serenity and Trunks' blood both boiled, that these children had the gall to pick on him infront of them. "I swear to Kami if you ever call him an Ape again, or any name, or tease him in any manner, you will regret the day you walked out of preschool.", Serenity stated in a venomous tone. The girl backed up, a bit,then smirked. "You can't do any thing to us." "I think I can.", she replied in the same tone."Your just a girl you can't do anything to us.", The larger boy said eyeing Serenity's slim figure. "You obviously don't realize the crap you've just gotten yourself into.", Serenity glared. "Why are you sticking up for him anyway?", demanded the boy. "Because.", Serenity replied. "Why don't we just kick his ass now!", declared the slightly smaller boy. "I've got a secret for you, come here.", Serenity said in her most suggestive manner. The boy looked cocky, and came forward. Serenity met him half way, and whispered, "I will kill you.", then Serenity kneed him in the groin area. The boy's face whitened and he fell over. "Any questions, Boys and Girls?", Trunks asked smirking. Serenity closed her blue eyes, and then snapped them open so that they were a startling silver. "Now, I suggest you leave Chibi-Trunks alone. If you think that hurt, wait till you really piss me off.", She stated in a deadly tone. The still standing boy and girl, nodded hastily and sped off.

"Now we're going to be late!", Trunks said turning towards the school. The other three hurried after him, and they entered the school. A few minutes later they entered the classroom. "Mrs. Tusikaiki?", Trunks asked hesitantly. The woman standing at the door nodded with cheery eyes. "This is Chibi-Trunks...... he's here for your class. Goten had already ran in the room eager to greet his missed friends. "Oh, Ossu! I'm assuming you're the older Trunks Briefs.", the woman said reaching out to shake his hand. "And who might you be?", the woman asked politely to Serenity. She knew it wasn't Chibi-Trunks' Kassan, but from the way Chibi Trunks was gripping her hand and waist, you'd think she was. "I'm Serenity Tuski.", she replied with a soft smile realizing the teacher was kind-hearted. "Well we've got go to school our selves, see ya Chibi-One.", Serenity said dragging Trunks out the door.

Serenity and Trunks hopped into the car, and Hotaru mock glared at them. "What took you so long.", she asked, sitting in the middle seat. "We had business to take care of.", Serenity replied flooring the gas pedal. Then to her surprise Trunks told her Hotaru's school was an extension on theirs. Serenity rolled her eyes, about baka's not telling her that before, and how they left way to early.

"Hotaru, Haruka is going to pick up you, Gohan, Chibi-Trunks, and Goten. I'll see you later.", Serenity said hugging Hotaru. "Ja ne Sere-mama!", Hotaru called waving her hand, and walked towards the tree Gohan was sitting in. There was a screaming girl at the bottom, hollering at him. "I think he needs help.", she muttered rolling her eyes at the snooty girl.

8:15 Serenity pulled into the student parking lot with a screech. Many people were admiring the car seeing as to how most cars were hover these days. She slammed into the parking spot and turned off the ignition. Trunks was holding his stomach. "If you think that was bad, drive with Haruka.", Serenity stated smirking placing the keys in her pocket. She checked her hair in the rear view mirror, and then hopped out of the car. Trunks got out and grabbed Serenity's coat in the process seeing as how she forgot it. "Sere-koi.....", Trunks asked holding the coat out to her. "Arigatou, koi", Serenity said slipping into the coat.

They walked into the school, both devoid of expression. They were heading to the office, to make sure Serenity was registered. "Ah, and how are you today Mr. Briefs?", asked the stuffed up nose of the secretary. "Fine, This is Serenity Tuski, Kassan registered her earlier.", Trunks explained. "Hai, Hai, I see.", The secretary replied popping some bubble gum. "So, Ms. Tuski ....... are you Mr. Briefs lady friend?", asked the secretary winking at her, and printing out her schedule at the same time. Serenity took her schedule from the table and turned to Trunks. She reached behind Trunks neck and in one fluid motion kissed him passionately. Slowly she broke away and grinned 'innocently', at the secretary. "What do you think?", Serenity asked finally, grabbing Trunks hand and walking out.

"Now that's something that won't make it around the P.T.A.", Trunks said sarcastically, referring to the kiss. "Bulma-chan already knows, and I HIGHLY doubt Vegeta-san comes to these meetings. Serenity then flicked her wrist and a black laptop appeared in her hand, with a silver eight point star on it. "How much stuff do you keep in that space pocket?", Trunks asked eyeing the laptop warily, seeing as to how it was the newest model. "I've got more stuff than a department store.", she replied smirking. Suddenly, Trunks stopped in his tracks and slapped his forehead. "Nani?", asked Serenity. " I forgot that there was a 'welcome back/ introducing new students', assembly.", Trunks groaned grabbing her had. In a golden flash they were outside the auditorium. They walked in and took the two nearest empty seats.

"Welcome back for a spectacular year!", cheered the principal. Students clapped, and Serenity rolled her eyes. "We have many .............", continued the man as Serenity opened her laptop, and studied the layout of the school. 20 minutes later, she heard, "And now any new students come forward." She closed her laptop, handed it to Trunks and walked down the middle of the isle. She had an emotionless expression on, as catcalls and whoops followed her. She spotted Hotaru, walking forward a bit scared, but none the less blushing from the attention she was also receiving. A few other girls and a guy walked up before her, and she let Hotaru go before her.

"Watashi wa, Kira Daidouchi, Freshman", said a brunette. "Watashi wa Toma Chenko, Sophomore", said the boy pushing up his glasses. " Nandichiko Kinimonto, Ossu Minna-chan, Freshman.", said a blonde hyper girl. "Watashi wa Reinika Sachika, Junior.", Said a black hared girl. "Ossu, Watashi wa Zack Bruno, Senior.", replied a blonde surfer. "Watashi wa Hotaru Tomoe, Freshman.", said Hotaru solemnly, following the others examples using their first names first. Serenity stepped on stage her black trench coat billowing behind her. "Serenity Tuski, Senior", she stated in monotone, glaring at the cat calling jocks. "Now calm down and welcome your new friends!", said the principal, clapping.

Suddenly, the door flew open, and the four people who were standing there were only silhouettes. "If your new, Onegai introduce yourselves.", said the Principal politely. The four moved silently, and had a ki that Serenity found familiar. 'Is it them?', she wondered looking into the darkness as they came forward. Then they walked into the light, and Serenity saw the, the four familiar faces of, Seiya Kou, Taiki Kou, Yaten Kou, and Kakyuu 'Kou'. Seiya grinned up at her as he climbed the stairs followed by the other three. {You guys?}, Serenity asked, her hard cold glare softening. {Hai it's us Odango.}, Seiya replied affectionately. {Hime, what have you done to your hair, It's beautiful.}, Kakyuu stated politely. {Arigatoo, but introduce yourselves, quick, so we may catch up.}, Serenity replied, her eyes watering slightly.

"Watashi wa Seiya Kou, and these are my brothers, Taiki and Yaten. She is my cousin Kakyuu.", Seiya said for all of them. "Now, just to clear this up, we are not related to the Three Lights.", Taiki interrupted taking the mic. Groans of disappointment were heard throughout the auditorium. "We ARE the Three Lights.", Yaten said with a smirk. Wild cheers sounded and girls whispered excitedly to each other. "Oh, and Onegai, don't chase us or stalk us or we will transfer.", Taiki said seriously, and girls nervously settled down into their seats.

"Ahem! What an interesting surprise! Now students Onegai find your seats.", the principal ordered. The group of people walked off the stage, the Lights trailing behind Serenity. Hotaru retook her seat by Gohan, glaring at an insulting girl named Videl. "Your sitting by MY Gohan.",Videl stated glaring at Hotaru. "So?", asked Hotaru in an innocent voice. "It's all right Videl-san, Hotaru-chan can sit here.", Gohan assured. Videl fumed at the fact that Gohan called Hotaru 'chan'. "Arigatoo, Go-chan.", Hotaru replied with a friendly nickname. Videl turned red in the face, and steam blew out her ears. "Iie problem Hota-chan, after all I still owe you from earlier.", Gohan replied referring to when Videl chased him up a tree. Seconds later the principal dismissed them and Hotaru gasped. She forgot to get a laptop from Serenity. "Oh, Gohan come with me to find Sere-hime, she has my laptop. ", Hotaru exclaimed grabbing his hand and running towards Serenity who was waiting for her, the black laptop with the symbol of Saturn in purple, in hand. "Have a good day, Hotaru-chan.", Serenity called turning to find the others, which she had left in the hall with Trunks.

______________________________________________________________________________

"Seiya-kun!", called Serenity weaving her way through the crowd with graceful movements. "Where did you go?", asked Trunks who was currently trying to figure out who they were. "Odango!", called Seiya sweeping Serenity into the air twirling her around. People looked around in astonishment. Serenity let out a silver laugh, full of joy. Seiya pulled her in for a hug, and Serenity whispered,"I missed you guys.", tears formed in her eyes, and Seiya wiped them away. "Missed you too Usa-chan.", Seiya replied into her ear. "I'm not Usagi anymore. I can't go by that name. I am Serenity Tuski.", Serenity replied stepping back. "Gomen, Sere-chan, but why?", asked Seiya. "It's a long story.", she replied. "Hey what are we? Chopped Liver?", Yaten asked smirking. Serenity whirled around and embraced both men at once. "Ah, still as egotistical as ever, Yaten.", Serenity whispered. "He hasn't changed a bit.", Taiki replied,"Where are the Inners, and Neptune?", asked Taiki. "The Inners have betrayed me.", Serenity replied in a steely voice, her eyes emotionless silver."And Mamoru-san?", prodded Seiya. "I hope he burns in hell.", Serenity stated in a venomous voice, her clenched fists sparking with barely contained rage. "Your not the only one.", Trunks muttered his eyes flashing. The Starlight's eyes widened along with Kakyuu, who had been quiet. Her eyes glowed silver before she closed them, and then reopened them, and they were back to startling blue.

"Uh, Sere-chan are these the 'Lights'?", Trunks asked filling in the pieces to the puzzle. "Hai, Hai, Trunks-koi.", Serenity said absentmindedly, in her own world, thinking about the Inner's apology again. "Excuse me, WHAT did you JUST call him?", demanded Seiya glaring at Trunks who had his eyes widened in shock. "I said in case your hard of hearing, 'Hai,Hai, Trunks-kun.", Serenity replied raising an eyebrow. "Iie, you didn't, you called him KOI.", Yaten insisted his eyes wide in shock. "Iie, I called him kun........... didn't I?", Serenity asked confused. "You did call me koi, itooshi.", Trunks interjected calmly. "Shimatta, Kuso........", Serenity trailed off frowning, and cursing in every language she knew, which by the way she had a very colorful selection."Oh,my.......", Kakyuu trailed off. "Kami, who are you and what have you done with our hime?", Taiki asked in disbelief."I've reverted to my actual self. Not the dumb, baka, blonde, I was condemned to be because of my heritage.", she snapped pacing. "Serenity ........... start talking.", Seiya ordered crossing his arms. "All right, we'll all go out tonight and we'll explain then. Whatever you do DON'T say a word.", Serenity said firmly. "I hate to break this up, but we have class in about three seconds.",Trunks interrupted. "We go to Literature, and then we all have music/ Dance together, and that's it.", Taiki informed. "Haruka's teaching that.", Serenity broke in halfway down the hall Trunks at her side. "I swear I'll kill him.", muttered Seiya darkly."I have a feeling that would be impossible.", Kakyuu stated mysteriously walking towards math. "Why?", demanded Seiya. "He's not all human.", Kakyuu replied walking away.

______________________________________________________________________________

"Gomen, koi, I was thinking, and It just slipped.", Serenity apologized, her fingers entwined with his. "Don't worry it would have come out sooner or later.Come on let's teleport.", Trunks said, and in a flash of Gold they appeared in front of the Calculus Class. "We have about two minutes, let's go.", Trunks said with a smile, materializing her laptop from his space pocket. They walked in and the teacher greeted them with a smile. "Ah, Just in time, Ms. Tuski, Mr. Briefs.", Mr. Flerineko said to them. "Take a seat anywhere you wish.",the teacher continued. They chose two seats next to each other in the middle. "Now, My rule's are RESPECT. You must show respect to your peers and teachers. You don't have to respect them as people, but you must show them respect. The next rule is peanut butter cookies.", he continued writing it on the board. "Peanut butter cookies?", Questioned one of the students. "I was just letting you know that is my favorite kind of junk food, and in case you ever want to bribe me for a good grade.........", he trailed off. Several students grinned and others burst out laughing. "Now please open your laptops and go to page 64.", he said turning on his computer.

______________________________________________________________________________

Their next class was French and Serenity, who spoke French fluently, decided to get some shut eye. Just as she was about to drift off, their was a sharp crack on her desk."Mademoiselle Tuski, pay attention unless of course you would like to tech the class.", Madame Grochide said snottily waving the yard stick in the air. "Actually ,Hai I would, I'm getting bored.", Serenity replied standing up. "Fine then start with taking attendance, in French.", the teacher said cockily, positive Serenity would goof up. "Fine.", Serenity replied in monotone. She picked up the attendance book and cleared a large spot on the desk. She then sat upon it, crossing her legs. "All right, Minna-san. I want you to say you are here in French and your French name.", Serenity said in perfect French. Everyone stared blankly at her, save Madame Grochide, who was fuming. Serenity laughed her laugh that caused many males to stare in her direction. "Now what I said was say you are here and use your French name.", Serenity said in Japanese. The students nodded in understanding. "All right, Tekinchi?", asked Serenity. "Ju 'suis(I am here) Je m' appelle(My name is) Isabelle, Mademoiselle Tuski.", said a girl with black hair. " Bruno?", she continued. "Like, Ju 'suis Je m'appelle Jean-Paul, Mademoiselle Tuski.", the surfer stated in decent French.

And so this process went on for a few more minutes, until the list was complete, and a pissed teacher was sulking in the corner. "Now the best way to learn French is to start with Les alphabet.", Serenity started, and had the class repeat the Alphabet after her. Then she went to numbers and so on. Meanwhile Trunks was over in the back laughing at the teacher, who was steadily getting ready to punish Serenity. "All right, Minna-chan, because we got the lesson done quickly you have 10 minutes to do what you wish. But I strongly suggest you study for the next class, you have a small quiz.", Serenity conceded shutting the book and heading towards the teacher."You young lady have iie respect for your elders, and therefore I sentence you ----", started the teacher till Trunks cut her off. "A word of advice, don't bite off more than you can chew, because you'll choke.", he said wrapping his arms around Serenity protectively. "Wonderful, job Sere-koi, I couldn't have done better myself.", he congratulated. "That's it, you both have Sa -----", she started again, but Serenity cut her off." I swear to Kami if you don't just admit defeat, I'll get Mrs. Briefs on your ass", she said smirking. All the students had stopped what they were doing, and were now staring. Especially, at the fact that Serenity was in the arms of the schools number one Hottie. "Madame Grochide, what's the matter? Mademoiselle Tuski taught us a good lesson, Isn't that what's important?", asked the girl who dubbed her self Isabelle. The teacher looked stumped, and then the bell rang.

______________________________________________________________________________

After stopping for lunch, their next class was the dreaded Music Arts. "I hope they don't say anything.", Serenity muttered. "You, hope? I'm the one who has to worry, after all Iie no one touches Haruka's 'Koneko-chan', and lives.", Trunks said sarcastically. Serenity and Trunks walked into the classroom aware of the Starlight's eyes on them. They took a seat on the padded floor, and waited for the class to begin. Haruka came out in baggy warm up clothing, and took attendance. When she got to the lights names, she stumbled and growled, glaring at the boys. She had high respect for Kakyuu, however. "Now,class my name is Mr. Ten'no, and for the entire quarter we will be working on dance groups.", she continued. "Mr. Briefs, I understand that you are going to be a teachers assistant, so if you don't mind hold this.", Haruka said holding out a large pile of dance books. "Now, Ms. Kou , you have ankle problems, so you won't be participating either.", Haruka concluded slamming her grade book shut. "Now get in groups of four, and I would like to see, at least the beginning of your dance, after all you are advanced dancers.", Haruka said seating herself at her desk to supervise. {Koneko! Why didn't you warn me that they were here!}, Haruka yelled. Serenity winced at Haruka's tone of voice, and stayed seated on the floor, listening to Haruka rant about the injustice of it all. Suddenly, Serenity felt a tap on her shoulder, and her head jerked that way. "Hey, Odango, still remember all those dances?", Seiya asked smiling at her. {Whatever, he's saying....... say IIE to it ALL}, Haruka yelled.

"HARUKA SHUT-UP!!!!", Serenity yelled in the direction of her teacher.Trunks snorted, almost dropping the books. "Fine, Fine, don't listen to me then.", Haruka grumbled opening her desk drawers. Many students stared in shock at the fuming Serenity, and their dejected teacher sulking. "You were saying.....", Serenity trailed off warily, rubbing her temples to get the ringing nose out of it. "He's asking hime, if you want to do some of our old dances with us.", Yaten said grinning cockily. "Aren't you guys mad at me?", Serenity asked hesitantly. "Of course not Odango, we love you.", Seiya said taking her hand and leading her onto an unoccupied mat. Serenity blushed slightly, and wondered how she ever received friends like them, or a koibito ............ like Trunks.

"Now remember step two, three, four, O~kay now turn, repeat.", Taiki counted off, seeing as to how he was the brains of the dances. "I still think the old one would have been easier.", muttered Yaten, fumbling a bit. "FINE we'll do the OLD one!", Taiki yelled producing a tape out of nowhere. "I liked the new one.", Serenity muttered. Seiya shrugged and took his place, while Taiki put the tape in. "Yeah, start in when I say.", Taiki told one of his groupies. "Yeah, Like, sure, Kou-san.", the blonde babbled.

Taiki got into position, which was behind Seiya and Serenity, along with Yaten. Serenity and Yaten were leaning back to back, slouched while Yaten stood behind her back to back with Taiki who were standing tall."O~Kay.", Taiki nodded, and the music started, and the boys started singing.

~I can see that you've been cryin'~
~You can't hide it with a lie~
~What's the use in you denyin'~
~That what you have is wrong~

They slowly stood up straight, and walked slowly away from each other. They swung their arms gracefully as they walked, They spaced themselves apart for easy mobility.

~I heard him promise you forever~
~But forever's come and gone~
~Baby he would say whatever~
~It takes to keep you blind~
~To the truth between the lines~

Taiki came up behind Serenity as she danced, he traced the curve of her body in the air next to her, and suddenly backed away.

~Oh I will love you more than that~
~I won't say the words~
~Then take them back~
~Don't give loneliness a chance~
~Baby listen to me when I say~
~I will love you more than that~

Basically Seiya had been singing the entire song, and Serenity danced in the middle, 'unaware', that they were singing behind or next to her.

~Baby you deserve much better~
~What's the use in holding on~
~Don't you see it's now or never~
~'Cause I just can't be friends~
~Baby knowing in the end~

Serenity stood up on her toes and reached towards the sky and, then sun gracefully out of the way.

~That I will love you more than that~
~I won't say the words~
~Then take them back (can't take 'em)~
~Don't give loneliness a chance~
~Baby listen to me when I say (hey)~

She put a foot out, stepped backwards, and then twirled back towards the center. People who had stopped to watch were transfixed by the girls movements.

~There's not a day that passes by~
~I don't wonder why we haven't tried~
~It's not too late to change your mind~
~So take my hand~
~Don't say goodbye~

Seiya came forward and placed a hand on Serenity's shoulder. She stopped what she was doing, and let her hands fall limply to her sides.

~I will love you more than that~
~I won't say the words~
~Then take them back~



Serenity spun out of his grasp, as if afraid, and started to spin. She kept going faster and faster, till they were aware of a cape of silver swirling around her.

~Oh I will love you more than that~
~I won't say the words (no no)~
~Then take them back~
~Don't give loneliness a chance~
~Baby listen to me when I say~
~I will love you more than that~

Serenity stood back from Seiya and looked at him.Her hair was down, and shielding her figure. Yaten and Taiki were singing, and doing a side step dance in unison.

~Oh I will love you more than that (more than that)~
~I won't say the words~
~Then take them back (them back)~
~Don't give loneliness a chance (oh, a chance)~
~Baby listen to me when I say~

Seiya came to her once more and this time she allowed him to take her in his arms. Then he spun her out, and watched in 'awe' of her beauty when she came back. Yaten and Taiki came forward and they all stood side by side, and spun at the same time, They landed on they're heal and thrust they're hands downward, dropping their heads to produce a secretive look. They twisted and twirled, throughout the end of the song, amazing the people around them. {Bravo, Koneko.}, Serenity heard Haruka say as the song ended.

______________________________________________________________________________

Trunks was staring transfixed on her figure. He loved the way she moved, in the most seductive way. He loved the way her face was slightly flushed as she received complements. He loved the way her eyes twinkled at him, almost begging for his approval. He smiled and grinned, showing her he loved her little dance. He however did not love let alone like the looks Seiya was giving her. He growled a little, and slammed the books on the nearest table. There was no way in Hades Trunks was going to watch that. He trusted Serenity, with everything he was, but it was Seiya he didn't trust. He was tempted to use the phrase, 'Trust him as far as you can throw him.' He decided against it because he could probably throw him out of orbit.

"So, how long have you and the princess been together?", asked Kakyuu, who he suddenly realized was standing there. "Keep it down, Keep it down.", Trunks scolded lightly pointing at Haruka. "Well, to some people about a week. To us it's been a year and a week.", Trunks said. "Excuse me?",Kakyuu asked. "We went in a room to train, and in that room 1 day here equals 1 year there.", Trunks explained. "So, Let me guess Haruka doesn't know?", she continued. "Iie, Iie One knows ,but my Kassan.", Trunks informed. "Not even Hotaru? Those two were always glued at the hip. Then again if Saturn knew she'd probably kill you.", Kakyuu said brightly. Trunks growled again as he saw Seiya flirt with Serenity, and Serenity be completely oblivious. "Ah, I see you don't like Seiya-kun very much. Don't worry Haruka-san doesn't like him either.", Kakyuu supplied following his glare. "Gomen, Kakyuu-san, It's just I love her so much .......", Trunks trailed off, his eyes softening as he looked at Serenity.

Suddenly, Serenity's head snapped up. Her eyes grew unfocused as she stared at the ceiling. Trunks ran to her faster than the human eye could follow. Just she collapsed, Trunks was holding her in his arms. Seiya hadn't even seen him move, neither had anyone else save Haruka. Trunks growled he sensed the energy, it was the same as one of the memories. It was the same as ........... the man's at the party. "Permission to be excused, Haruka.", Trunks growled out facing her. Haruka's eyes widened as she saw his eyes flicker between blue and green eyed, and felt his ki go up. "Hai, Trunks.", Haruka replied. He spun on his heal and quickly stalked out of the room. Trunks walked into an abandoned classroom, and quickly shut the door, cracking the plaster next to it.

'How do I do this?', he questioned himself, clutching a pale Serenity tightly. He activated the golden crystal and, his ki burst out of him. Once again he fed Serenity power. Her silver ki burst from her, dancing happily. He brought his lips down to hers, and fed her energy that way. It was quicker, closer. Suddenly Serenity felt Trunks' energy coursing through her veins. And his lips on hers. And her in his arms. And then she remembered. Trunks pulled away, and Serenity's eyes snapped open. "Jedite. He's here to finish his job.", Serenity whispered into Trunks' chest. "What job?", Trunks asked confused. "His job to destroy me.", Serenity whispered her throat constricting. She turned her blue eyes towards Trunks' face, as she watched emotions flicker across his face. "Kami. Iie. I won't let him touch you. Aishiteru to much.", Trunks whispered back to her.

______________________________________________________________________________


So, how did you all like it? It's 60 pages, my longest chapter yet! If you have any questions or comments, e-mail me or review. Definitely review.

Well GTG














~*SerenityMoon*~