Hey! Look at this! I'm actually being somewhat punctual with my stories this time. If the reviews keep coming like this, then I'll be finished in no time. I hope to see your reviews.

~*~ moongirl ~*~ I love Hiiro/Usagi stories too! It looks like you'll get your wish with this story!

~*~ Ancient-Legend ~*~ I do believe that what I'm planning with Minako will just have to wait until later. This chapter doesn't have Minako's situation in it. I like Usa/Trowa fics too, but it seems that I'll just have to do one of those later. As for the adoption, well, this chapter explains it.

~*~ Moon-n-Universe-Goddess ~*~ I'm so glad that you like my story. You're votes are different than most, I like that! Keep reading and reviewing!

~*~ Setsuna, Megami of Time ~*~ I'm glad that you like my story. I realized that you seem to have the winning vote for Setsuna, so this should be interesting. I have to admit though, that this is the first time that I'm writing romance for Setsuna, so I hope it comes out all right.

~*~ Ja Rule ~*~ It's not too much trouble to update. I'm trying to update every Friday, I hope that I can live up to that standard though.

~*~ Uniprincess ~*~ Many people were confused on the Usa/Mill pairing. Well, it's simple, they aren't blood, but it looks like they aren't a couple either. This chapter does explain it, I hope it does a good job.

~*~ Dark Universe ~*~ I'm SO glad that you like Minako-chan! I hope that I'm doing a good job with this. I'm also trying to stay on a schedule that gives me a week to write and proof each chapter. So far so good, I hope it keeps going like this.

~*~ Jupiter Angel ~*~ I love your couples! It's cool! Well, anyway, with your story, the funny thing is, well, I've already been reading it. I'm a chapter or two behind at the moment, but I will catch up and email you with some ideas as soon as I do! From what I've read, it's a VERY good story! I can't wait to go catch up!

~*~ Lizzi-beth ~*~ I'm really really glad that you like my story! I hope that it lives up to your expectations of it. Also, I love your couples. Hotaru/Hiiro are always an interesting thing to see!

~*~ Unspoiled Rini ~*~ I looked over your stories in a quick review, and I'm going to have to return to read some of those. They all look really good. As for your SM/GW story, which is it. I didn't see one in the crossover section, so is it under something else. Give me the name, and I can look it over for you. I'm really happy that you like my stories. I can't wait to go and read yours!

~*~ Makoto Kaido ~*~ I LOVE YOUR STORY! You better get the fifth chapter out real soon, and tell me when it is! I can't wait to read it. How will Goku rescue Usagi and Gohan? Will Usagi ever meet up with Mamoru again? Please, update soon. Well, thank you for reviewing, and I absolutely LOVE your pairing choices!

~*~ Dixiesdaughter ~*~ I'm so happy that you like my story. It seems as though your pairing, Usa/Hiiro, will be a reality for this story! As soon as your story is up, give me a shout and I will take a look at it. I can't wait to see it!

~*~ Tsuki Tenshi ~*~ You're right, Relena does seem lonely. It's like no one really likes her. I can understand part of it, but anyway, thanks for the review! I hope that you like this chapter!

~*~ Hittokiri-Tenshi Kenshin's Grl ~*~ I'm so happy that you 'luv' my story! I hope to see more reviews from you! I have to admit that your couples are among the more unique, which personally, I think is GREAT! Please, keep reading and reviewing!

~*~ Another Life Chapter Three ~*~

Relena walked into her office followed by five young men her same age. The first one had platinum blonde hair. He was followed by one with a long braid. Following him was the Chinese man with a tight ponytail. Behind him were the two silent comrades. The first with bangs that covered one of his emerald eyes, and the second with brown unruly hair.

After they were all seated, Relena spoke the first words, "I know that you're probably wondering why you were called here. Well, this story will take a little while, but you will need all of the information for what you're going to be doing."

Meanwhile, in one of the dorms, specifically one that belonged to Haruka and Michiru, there were five young girls, students in Relena's school, who were enjoying a reunion with their long time comrade and friend.

The one known as Michiru Kaioh became serious and said, "Usagi-chan, I think it's time to fill Minako-chan in on everything that's happened."

The laughter in the room came to a halt at the unspoken request for silence. Usagi nodded in both understanding and affirmation, "Minako-chan, I need you to understand that my life is a little different this time around."

Minako nodded, "I know that, Usagi-chan."

Usagi shook her head, "I don't think you know to the full extent. I'm going to give you an outline of what's happened to me in this life." Minako nodded and motioned for her to continue her story. "I don't know who my parents are in this life. In all actuality, I don't think that I have any. After the final battle three thousand years ago, I don't think that I fully died. Do you remember after Pharaoh 90 when Hotaru-chan was reborn?"

Minako smiled to show that she did. "That means that you also remember that it was more like becoming a baby again than being reborn." It was more a statement than a question, but Minako nodded anyway. "Well, I think that it was like that, but we're getting off track right now, let's get back to the story. Sixteen years ago, the ruling family of this world had a daughter. The very same day, the father found a baby girl on the doorstep with a note addressed to him. It said 'Mr. Peacecraft, I know that you already have two children, but if it wouldn't be too much to ask, I ask that you take in this little girl. She has no one left in this world, and there is no one who can take care of her. Please, as my dying wish, I ask that you watch over her and care for her as if she were your own!' The note touched him, and he took her in. The world was told that she was his own daughter's twin sister."

Relena sighed as memories invaded her system. She remembered when Milliardo had told her about her 'twin sister' and it was shocking. She stopped her thoughts and continued the explanation, "When the two girls were about to turn one year old, the palace was attacked. The three children had been rescued by the father's most trusted advisor, and he had taken them to different places for protection. Milliardo changed his name to Zechs Marquis and in essence, disappeared. I was adopted by my father's advisor, Mr. Dorlian. The other child, Serenity, however, had to be found another home. If we were kept together, than those who had killed our parents would know where to find us. She went to live with my father's best childhood friend, Mr. Winner." (A.N. Gomen minna, but I honestly don't remember their first names).

Usagi smiled remembering her life when it was simple. Way before she had known that she was a Peacecraft, when she had 39 sisters and one brother. She missed those times. "I grew up as one of the Winner children. I went by the name Serenity Winner. I had everything that my heart desired. However, one day, that all changed. I still remember it as if it were yesterday. Quatre, the only son and heir to the Winner fortune, had been visiting Japan to check on the operations there in Tokyo, and I was there too. He had a friend with him. His friend was a silent companion more likely, but he was cute. Well, Quatre introduced him as Yui Hiiro. We had all been sitting in the sunroom talking when all of the sudden, Hiiro pushed me down, and Quatre dove behind the couch. The next thing that I knew, there were gun shots, and the room was completely destroyed."

Quatre was continuing the story where Relena had left off. He knew that Hiiro knew what was going on for this part, but the others didn't. So, he took a breath and continued explaining, "Because of us two being Gundam Pilots, and Serenity being a Peacecraft, even though at the time she didn't know it, we weren't sure who had been the target. Duo had recently contacted me telling me that he was in town. He had said that there were no missions to speak of at the time, and so, I contacted him, and asked him to come watch for a little while. She was the only one of us that couldn't defend herself properly. Duo agreed, and we introduced him to Serenity. She had seemed to like him, and that made it a little bit easier."

Quatre nodded to Duo, and Duo took over the story telling, "I followed her around for about a week. It seemed as though nothing was going to happen. On the day that I was going to tell that to Quatre, however, something did happen. She had gone to the city for something, although I never figured out what, and ended up being attacked in an alleyway. It was a normal mugger who didn't even know who she was, and I was able to take him out pretty easily. Once he was out, though, someone started shooting from the roof of one of the nearby buildings. Immediately, I pushed Serenity behind a crate, but not before she was shot in the shoulder. Whoever it was came down into the alley, and we fought. Serenity ran from the scene trying to get away. The sniper pushed me into some trash cans and chased after her."

Usagi shivered remembering that day. Hotaru placed an encouraging hand on her shoulder to let her know that everything was going to be all right. Usagi managed a weak smile at her comforter, and continued with the story, "I ran from him, but I hadn't even made it a block before he caught me. He managed to shove me into another alley before I could escape, and then something strange happened. He touched the necklace that I had been wearing, and there was a quick, blinding flash of light. When I opened my eyes, he was laying on the ground unconscious. That's when Duo came running around the corner. He asked me what happened and I told him the truth that I didn't know."

Quatre took over the story for Duo and finished it, "That's when we became sure that Serenity was the one being targeted. We weren't sure if it was because she was a Winner or a Peacecraft, so we did the only thing that we could. We relocated her and changed her name. That's when it all came out about her being a Peacecraft, and about the adoption. Her new name was Usagi Tsukino, she was adopted by Kenji and Ikuko Tsukino, and had a younger brother by the name of Shingo Tsukino."

Wufei focused his gaze on Quatre and said, "So, the onna we met the other night is Relena's adopted twin sister?" Duo, Relena and Quatre all showed agreement in some way, whether it was nodding, or mumbling a 'yes' or 'yeah'. "So, what does that have to do with us?"

Relena sighed, 'here comes the hard part,' she thought to herself. "Three of you are going to become her guards."

Minako was dumbfounded, "So you're being targeted by an assassin?"

Usagi nodded sadly. Michiru, wanting to change the topic, said, "It's getting late, and we want to go out early in the morning to beat the afternoon rush, so let's go on to bed."

Usagi smiled, happy for the change of subject, and said, "I'm really tired, I think that's a great idea!"

Later that night, after everyone was in bed, Usagi was tossing and turning, moaning and groaning. Something was disturbing her sleep.

~*~ Dream ~*~

Usagi was walking down the palace in Crystal Tokyo. She was looking for something, but what it was seemed to be alluding her. Suddenly, a pair of arms wrapped around her middle and made her gasp with surprise. She immediately turned around to find Endymion standing there with one of his famous grins on his face.

She smiled, happy to see him, and said, "Where are you?"

His grin disappeared, and he released her. He took a few steps and looked out the window. "Serenity," he started, "I won't be joining you this time."

Usagi was confused, "What do you mean?"

He turned to face her, his face showing no expressions, "I won't be able to be in your life this time. There is someone else meant for you in this life."

"This can't be true!" Usagi exclaimed. "We're soul mates, not even death can separate us."

Endymion gave a soft smile before saying, "Usagi, we were never soul mates. You're soul mate is alive now, and it's time for you to join him. He won't be easy to reach, but he is there. Please Usagi, understand that our love only lasted through death because of the magic that your mother used to save us."

Usagi shook her head in denial, "But Endymion, I love you. I don't want to lose you now after all that we've been through!"

Endymion placed his hand on her cheek before saying, "Usagi, you will never loose me. My destiny is to always love you, but yours is meant for another. Please Usagi let me go now. I will always love you no matter what, but I'm not meant to be this time."

Usagi shook the tears away and smiled, "Endymion, I will not hold on to the impossible. Please, be free from me. I love you!"

Endymion smiled, "I love you too, Usako!"

With those words, his spirit disappeared to the spirit realm, never to grace the earth again.

~*~ End Dream ~*~

Usagi awoke from her dream and stared at the ceiling in shock. After realizing that it wasn't just a dream, she began to sob. The rest of the night, she cried for the love that she had just lost. The next day, however, would be spent with the hope of the promised love to come.

~*~ Next Day ~*~

The morning had gone quiet smoothly for the strange start that it had. They had tried to wake Usagi up, but it seemed as if nothing was going to work. Minako had even told her that there was an all-you-can-eat-ice-cream-for-free-sale going on at an ice cream parlor down the street, and she continued to ignore it.

Minako sighed thinking about that morning.

~*~ Flashback ~*~

"Come on, Usagi-chan," Minako whined at her friend, "if you don't get up now, we're not going to have time to do anything fun today! I thought that you wanted to celebrate my return!" Minako turned to look at Hotaru and asked, "So I guess this means that she's still got the same bad habits?"

Hotaru nodded and sighed, confirming Minako's accurate suspicion. "What do you think that we should do?" Hotaru asked.

"Hmmm" Minako thought. "I know!" she said with a triumphant smile on her face. She left the room and headed for the kitchen. When she returned, she had a glass of ice water.

Hotaru shook her head and tried to stop her, "Minako-chan, you don't want to do" Minako dumped the water onto Usagi. Immediately, Usagi jumped out of her bed and screeched. "that," Hotaru finished with an exasperated sigh.

"Minako," Usagi said while promising Minako a lack of oxygen with her hands.

Minako put her hands up defensively while saying, "heh heh, Usagi-chan, I just wanted to wake you up so that we could go."

Usagi huffed and walked out of the room before she did something that she would regret. A moment later, they heard the shower start, and both let out sighs of relief.

~*~ End Flashback ~*~

Minako had apologized to her again and again, and Usagi had told her each time that it wasn't something to worry about. They had left the dorms about an hour before, and had been driving around the city for a while trying to figure out what they should do first.

Usagi thought that they should go eat first, and Hotaru wanted to go to the park. Minako wanted to go to the mall, and Haruka wanted to go check out the racetracks. The only person that hadn't said anything about where to go was Michiru, and they were all currently waiting on her to break the tie that had come up between the group.

Michiru was enjoying this situation just too much. The more that she thought about it, the more that she agreed with Hotaru, but she loved teasing everyone. "I think where should we go? I'm not sure, hmm, maybe we should go ahead and go to thepark."

Everyone in the car released a sigh of relief. She had been playing with them for at least ten minutes, and it was becoming more and more annoying.

Haruka grinned and said, "To the park it is!" and he revved the car, zooming to their destination.

At the park, everyone got out of the car. Haruka, Michiru, and Hotaru were used to that type of driving, so it hadn't affected them, but Minako and Usagi were completely shaken from the ride. It took them a few minutes to gain their footing. Later, Usagi said that it was like coming off of a roller coaster.

They spent an hour at least exploring every corner of the park. They were searching for a spot that could act like 'their spot.' A spot they would use for meeting each other, or for just relaxing and having fun. Finally, Hotaru spotted the perfect place. Beside a lake stood a group of cherry trees, with what promised to be a beautiful bloom in the spring, and, standing beneath them, was a nice little picnic table that was in almost perfect condition.

Minako literally jumped for joy while saying to the others, "It's perfect!"

Haruka, who had been carrying the picnic basket that Michiru had packed, placed it on the bench for Michiru and Hotaru to unpack. The others, meanwhile, pulled out a Frisbee and started a game. At one corner stood Minako, another was Usagi, and making a perfect 'V' was Haruka.

A little while into the game, Haruka caught the small disk and threw it with all of his might at Minako. It went so high that the wind blew it off course, and aimed it for a field not too far behind the group. Usagi tossed Haruka a half-hearted glare before laughing and chasing after the item.

Minako followed suit, and Haruka figured that the two would be enough to find a small plastic disk.

Usagi looked around for the offending item and spotted a group of boys, four to be exact, standing around another who was sitting on the ground. On closer inspection, she realized that he was rubbing his head with one hand, and with the other, holding the Frisbee.

"MINAKO-CHAN!" Usagi called to her friend who was searching in the bushes nearby.

"YEAH?" Minako called back, stopping her search for the moment. Usagi pointed to the boys who had finally noticed the two, and Minako grinned. Nodding that she understood, they both took off towards the boys.

Usagi smiled, she would beat her friend to them no matter what. And that's what she did. When she got the boys, who she recognized as the group that she had run into that night a few days ago, she smiled. Acting as if she didn't know the obvious, she asked, "Did you guys just happen to see a red Frisbee around?"

Wufei snorted, "Yeah, it's right there!" he said pointing to Duo with well-hidden amusement.

By this time, Minako had caught up to her, "Oh! I'm so sorry! One of our friends threw it a little too hard and the wind carried it away. We really didn't mean to hit you, I swear!" Minako managed to say all of this without taking a single breath.

Duo and Quatre blinked a few times trying to process what she had said before Duo finally figured it out, "That's alright! I'm sure ya didn't mean to."

Usagi sighed, under her breath, she mumbled, "Knowing Haruka, he probably did." The only people to catch this though were Minako and Hiiro. Minako grinned, knowing her friend was probably right, and Hiiro stored the knowledge away in the back of his mind for later.

"Hey!" Minako said smiling, "would you guys like to join us for our picnic?"

Duo answered before the others could say anything, "YEAH!"

A few minutes later, the three at the picnic table were greeted with the sight of Minako, Usagi, and Duo pulling reluctant Wufei, Hiiro, Trowa, and Quatre behind them towards the table.

When they got there, Usagi made the introductions, "Minna, this is Duo Maxwell, Quatre Winner, Hiiro Yui, Trowa Barton, and Wufei Chang. Guys," she said turning to the other group, "this is Minako Aino, Haruka Tenoh, Michiru Kaioh, and Hotaru Tomoe. We're expecting another friend, she should be here soon."

"Hello again," came a mysterious voice from behind them. All the boys turned to be greeted with the sight of none other than

~*~ End Chapter ~*~

Ok, so I know that was completely mean, but it's fun. I know that you're all dying to know who it is, but, I'm not telling until next week. I hope that you all enjoyed this chapter. I have the results to the votes below, so review and tell me what you think.

Also, I have one quick question for everyone!

I have an idea for this question, but I want to know your opinions, WHO DO YOU THINK THAT THE THREE GUARDS SHOULD BE?

Give me the answer to that when you review my story!

Well, what are you waiting for, scroll down and find out who the lucky winners of the contest for couples are!

Come on! Why aren't you there yet?

What are you guys doing wasting time here! Get to the couples

Anyway, the couples stand as such:

Usagi/Hiiro 14

Usagi/Milliardo 6

Usagi/Wufei 5

Usagi/Trowa 3

Usagi/Quatre 3

Usagi/Duo 1

Gomen nasai Duo-kun, it seems that everyone looks at you more like a brother than a possible partner. But ok, I guess it will work out all right.

Hotaru/Wufei 10

Hotaru/Duo 4

Hotaru/Hiiro 2

Hotaru/Quatre 2

Hotaru/Trowa 0

Wow! It seems that no one wants poor Trowa to be with Hotaru-chan. It seems that most like the Hotaru/Wufei pairing. I wonder how the ShiniMegami will react to the woman hater? A curious question, ne?

Relena/Duo 6

Relena/Quatre 5

Relena/Trowa 1

Relena/Wufei 1

Relena/Hiiro 0

I'm sure that Hiiro is quite relieved to know that most people would prefer him to NOT be with Relena. Well, I guess it's for the better. Although, I don't think that Relena-san will be too happy with her pairing with Duo! Actually, I'm a little afraid that Duo's going to come after me. He has a real way with finding people. I wonder if the 'witness protection' program can protect. No, I don't think it will.

Setsuna/Trowa 15

Setsuna/Wufei 2

Setsuna/Milliardo 1

Setsuna/Duo 1

Setsuna/Hiiro 1

Setsuna/Quatre 0

Amazing! Trowa won by a landslide. *Duo pats Trowa on the back and says, 'Way to go, buddy. It seems we've got a match made in heaven!' Trowa remains silent, but if you look close, you can make out a small smile playing on his lips.*

Minako/Quatre 7

Minako/Duo 4

Minako/Trowa 4

Minako/Hiiro 3

Minako/Wufei 2

Minako and Quatre! Wow! I was actually expecting to be doing a Minako/Duo pairing. I mean, they're both extremely mischievous, but I guess that if they were together, there would be no stopping the pranks, ne? I'm actually quiet surprised by most of the couples! I would have never expected Relena to end up with Duo, EVER!