Ohayo minna-chan!  Like I promised, I updated chapter 18 faster.  I just wanted to thank my faithful reviewers;

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-CelesMoon Princess; I was thinking about doing something with Helios.  I'll see…

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So, thanks again, and enjoy your reading!

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Fate has brought us together

Chapter 18: Vacation time

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  Flowers.  Lots and lots of flowers everywhere.  "WHOAA!  This place is huge!"  Serenity chuckled.  "You say that but you never saw the Silver Millennium!"  They had appeared in the garden of Elysion, which was situated directly in front of the castle.  They could see little fairies zooming by and a cool breeze caressed their skin.  A male voice startled Harry but Serenity relaxed visibly when she saw the newcomer.

  "Ahhh!  Finally you've arrived!  It's been a long time since you honoured me with your presence, Usagi-sama!"  Helios.  He had not changed since last time, except for the now missing golden horn on his forehead, since he had given the golden crystal to her.  He still wore his usual clothing and his eyes were still as warm and gentle as ever.  He gave Serenity a small knowing smile.  He knew not to call her by her royal name; she was uncomfortable with it at some time. 

  He descended the last steps and walked to them, engaging the smiling princess in a welcoming hug.  "So, you must be Harry, then.  It's very nice to meet you.  You've given Usagi-sama new hopes, I thank you for this!"  Harry smiled back and extended his hand back to Helios, who shook it gratefully. 

  "Usagi-sama, they are some people who would like to see you again!  They were really excited when they learned you would be coming here!"  Serenity cocked her head to the side, giving him a curious look.  Harry followed them in the castle.  He cast a questioning look at Helios when he heard some loud bickering coming from the end of the main hall but Helios merely shook his head and gave a small amused smirk.

  "USAGI-SAN!!!"  The rabbit found herself almost tackled to the ground, trapped in one of the biggest bear hug she had ever been in.  It wasn't Sirius, but still… "Fish-eye!  I didn't thought you guys would still be here!  It's good to see you again!"  "Of course we're here, Usagi-san!  We wouldn't want to leave Helios alone!"  "And beside! You're the one who saved us, a long time ago!  We couldn't just go away because Nehelenia went back to her planet!"

  She gave a teary smile.  "Hawks-eye! Tigers-eye!  I'm sorry I didn't come sooner…"  Fish-eyes detached herself from the rabbit and looked at her in the eyes.  "We understand.  And what happened wasn't your fault!  You did what you had to do."

"Thanks, Fish.  That means a lot to me."

They spent the rest of the day introducing Harry and simply talking about what happened in the past.  Serenity also told Harry the story behind the Amazon trio.  He listened dutifully to every word she said.  She looked so happy to meet some of her old friends again he just had to smile in contentment.  'We should go in vacation more often if I could see her like that every day!...  Then again, maybe not.  Sirius would have a cow!'  Harry sweatdropped mentally.  'Sirius must already be flipping, right now…"

  He wasn't far from the truth.  Back at Hogwarts, a certain assistant DADA professor sneezed loudly when he pronounced the name 'Harry' for the hundredth time this day.  The werewolf only laughed at him heartily.

  "It's beginning to be really late.  We should head back to the castle for the night."  Helios got some moans of disappointment from the trio but he ushered them inside.  "And no peeking!"  He called out to them.  "You had enough time to talk.  Usagi-sama asked to sleep outside and we will not bother her again for the rest of her vacation.  She'll come to see us if she needs something!" 

  Usagi gave him a thankful smile.  "Thank you, Helios.  You really know what I need."  "Of course!  Now, have a good night, you two.  You will not see us during your stay here.  We will leave you alone as much as possible.  Farewell!"

  When Helios was out of range, back to the castle, Harry turned to her.  "He really is a nice guy.  It's a shame he's always cooped up here.  At least he's not alone."  "Hum. Yes."  Sere responded absently.  She took his hand and led him to where they would sleep.  She had chosen the place especially for its beauty.  Harry gaped at the landscape.

  They were situated near a lake, under several massive trees only found in this world.  She wanted them to be comfortable in the nature, far away from castles, civilisation and such.  There was a rather enormous tent under the trees, in a dark blue color.  In the darkness, you had to know were it was because it was almost impossible to see.  She led him under it.

  It was warm and comfy looking.  Pillows everywhere and drapery here and there.  A couple of things to eat, too.  Harry spotted a jar of honey and smirked to himself.  'That's going to be interesting to use!'  He then groaned.  'Damn!  Can't get the lovely images out of my head!'

  Hearing the groan, Sere turned questionably to her love and smirked sexily to him when she saw his 'condition', earning a bigger blush on the green eyed boy's cheeks.  "My, my, Mister Potter!  We have so much time to ourselves.  I wonder what we could do to make it pass faster…"

  Harry moaned and looked at her with a predatory gleam in his already darkening green eyes.  He advanced on her like a hunter searching for its prey and almost pounced on her.  "You're very naughty, provoking me like that, Miss Tsukino.  I'll have to do something to punish you."  She moaned seductively when he lightly bit at the junction between her neck and shoulder.  "Mmm…Please do!"

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  When Harry woke up next morning, he was sure it was already past 11.  He tried to get up but failed miserably.  'Tiiiiired…' was the only thing that swept through his mind.  So he opted to turn on his side and watch his love sleep peacefully, her hair out of its normal style and draping her like a silver blanket.

  He sighted.  'If only life could always be so easy and peaceful.'  He wrapped his arms around her gently, being careful not to wake her up.  A thought flashed in his head before sleep came to claim him once more; 'I don't think I would be able to live without her…never.'

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  The 2 days they had passed really fast.  Too fast in Harry's opinion.  He almost didn't want to go back to Hogwarts.  Serenity had showed him every corner of Elysion and had explained everything to him; how this or that worked, what kind of flowers grew there and all.

  The look of pity that had crossed her face when she had looked at the red roses, Harry would never forget it.  But she had told him that this time was over and that he wasn't in any case a substitute for the deceased Earth prince.  And she had added, in an afterthought; "And I think you've filled more space in my heart that he ever filled in his life…"  He had almost cried that day.  He had plucked a pure white rose from a bush and had put it in her hair.  "These are truly my favourites, though.  A white rose means serenity, just like your name."

  So now they were back in front of the castle, and his love had a blue haired girl crying like the world was about to end.  Sere was patting her back and telling her she would come back as soon as she could.  She had then hugged Hawk and Tiger, like they loved to be called and went to the guardian while Harry was shaking the trio's hands and thanking them again for their hospitality.

  "So…I guess this is goodbye, then."  The rabbit gave a sad look.  "Yes, for now…" 

  "Is there something wrong, Helios? You look tired."  He truly was looking out of it but shrugged to get of the topic.  "It's not big deal, Usagi-san!  I'm probably delusional or something.  Anyway!  I hope you will return safely!"  Serenity shrugged off the feeling in the back of her mind seeing the happy look back on the guardian's face.  "There's no problem here!"  She gazed at the main staff back in her hands.  "You just be happy and watch out for yourself!  Don't work too hard!"

  She then opened the archway back to Hogwarts and let Harry step through before her.  She waved one more time and disappeared herself.  The Amazon trio went back inside.  Helios stood there, still as a stone.  Then he gazed at the blue sky and sighted tiredly.  'Am I delusional or not?  War is inevitable, in any way.'

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YAY!  That's it for chapter 18!!!  Damn!  18 chapters already! When I started this fic, I thought I would only write like, 5 chapters or so.  So you see why I'm amazed at myself!

Oh yeah!  By the way, I'm now pretty sure, if not at a 100% that I'll do an nc-17 for this chapter.  You know, the juicy bit in the middle of the chapter.  I thought I would do one for chapter 13 but it never inspired me like this chapter.  I'll inform you in which site you will be able to find it.  I haven't begun writing it yet, but it'll definitely come. ^_^  And don't worry, It's not the last apparition of Helios! BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

I want you guys to review!!! I give a lot of time on this story!  I want to know what you think about the juicy bit! (purrs)

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