A/N: Okay, this is the final chapter and it's a songfic-style. Thanks to everyone who has read along the way and left feedback. I really appreciate it!

Oh, and Sailor Moon and fellow characters are NOT mine. They are the creation of another brilliant mind, whom I just happen to be stealing ideas from.

May Angels Lead You In

Songfic: Hear You Me by Jimmy Eat World

"Princess, I have a present for you," Nephrite said as he reached into his pocket. He pulled out a small jewelry box. "Happy Birthday."

Her curiosity piqued, Makoto's breath caught as she saw the contents. They were beautiful rose earrings, delicately crafted and the most gorgeous things she'd ever seen. "Thank you," Makoto smiled and she gently touched them with her finger. "They're absolutely beautiful."

"I saw them and immediately thought of you." Makoto blushed. Reaching up, she kissed his cheek. "They're perfect Nephrite. Thanks." Leaning back into his chest, she joined him in looking at the stars, listening to him explain to her how the cosmos worked. It amazed her that he could see so much by watching the movement of the stars, something she was sure that no one else would pay special attention to.

"Wow, I can't believe I never knew this. When I looked up all I saw were twinkling lights and the occasional shooting star."

"Did you make a wish when you saw them?" Nephrite asked with a small smile.

"Of course. And it came true."

"Oh?" he questioned.

"Mmhmm, you're here." Nephrite hugged her closer and sighed. He knew that this wouldn't last. Something was going to happen and he just wished that he knew what it was.

"Princess, I'd better get you back to the party," he said reluctantly. "People are going to notice you missing."

"I guess you're right," Makoto said with some regrets. It was so beautiful outside and she hated to leave his arms. But she knew that he was right.

"May I have the pleasure of the next dance?" he asked, holding out his hand to her.

"Why sir, I thought you'd never ask!" She took his hand, laughing as they made their way back to the dance floor.

The attack seemed to have come from nowhere. Momentarily stunned, Makoto couldn't believe her eyes as she watched the room turn from a party atmosphere to absolute chaos. Who would attack at a birthday celebration?

Immediately Nephrite dropped his arms and grabbed his sword, ready to do battle. She watched as he swung at one enemy, then flipping and hitting another. Shaken out of her shock, she grabbed her transformation stick and headed to a corner. "JUPITER STAR POWER!" Seeing her friends joining the fight, she cleared her mind of anything but the fact that these jerks were ruining her birthday. If nothing else, they'd pay for that!

It only took a few minutes to fight off the first wave, but the ballroom was absolutely destroyed. Guests were huddled in corners scared to death. Trying to reassure everyone, she walked up to several of the terrified groups and helped them to get into shuttles back home. She had a feeling this would be a birthday party no one would ever forget…

The sudden explosion outside the castle startled her as she was making her way to her parents to see if they were alright. Almost knocked to the ground, she fought for her balance before running outside to see what was going on. She saw Nephrite had already beaten her there, and watched in horror as a new wave of soldiers showed up. And these guys were heavily armed.

"Okay Sailor Scouts, don't ever let it be said we let our training go to waste. Let's get these guys!" Sailor Mercury shouted. All nodding in agreement, they headed toward the approaching army.

The battle was fierce, seeing as the numbers were on the other side. But they seemed to be no match for the power and skill of the Sailor Scouts and the Earth Generals. After about 30 minutes it looked like the enemy was losing. Sensing that they were going to win this battle, each Sailor Scout and general fought with everything they had, ignoring the exhaustion that was trying to claim them. Eventually, the call for retreat was called and the invading army vanished as suddenly as it had arrived.

Panting, Makoto collapsed on the ground. Her legs just didn't seem to want to work anymore. Nephrite reached her, slowly pulling her up into his arms to embrace her. He was as fatigued as she was but thanking every star in the heavens that they both had made it through.

…And then it happened. Nephrite's breath came out in a sudden gush as he realized that something had hit him from the back. Knocking him forward, Makoto tried desperately to catch him in her arms, not knowing what was wrong. As he slumped forward she saw the sword in his back and an enemy behind him. Quickly killing him with a lightening attack, Makoto tried to support Nephrite's weight.

"Oh my God! Nephrite!" She tried as gently as she could to lie him down, wondering if she should try to remove the sword or if that would only make it worse. Finally deciding that it needed to be removed, she grimaced as she extracted it. She hated to cause him any more pain. She could hear his labored breathing and wished that she had her herbs here to help heal him.

Gathering him in her arms again, she tried to see if he was still conscious. "Nephrite," she softly called to him. His eyes fluttered.

"Nephrite, please talk to me!" Her voice dislaying her panic.

Slowly his eyes opened. "Princess," he whispered. "I don't think that this is quite how you had imagined your birthday party going.

Her attempt at a laugh came out as more of a choked cry.

He slowly lifted a hand to her cheek. "Don't cry love. I hate to see you sad."

Makoto nodded, trying valiantly to hold back the tears.

"Promise me something," he whispered.

"Anything Nephrite!"

"Wear the earrings. Think of me."

"Oh god Nephrite," Makoto said, crying again. She knew that he was saying his goodbyes and she couldn't bear to let him go.

"Please don't leave me Nephrite. I can't bear it!"

"You'll always have me in your heart Princess."

"No!" Makoto tears came uncontrollably as the sobs took over her body. Makoto never believed that a human could hurt this much without being physically attacked. Her friends came to try and pry her away, but no one could get her to let go of Nephrite. No one could make her stop crying. A part of her had died with him.

It had been 3 weeks and she relived that night like it was yesterday. She spent most of her time in the garden, looking up at the stars that were his favorites and trying to remember all the lessons that he had taught her. She still hurt more than she ever thought possible. Her friends and family didn't know what to do or what to say. It was like she had become a zombie; she just couldn't seem to function. So they left her as she sat in their favorite spot in the garden, locked away in her memories. Remembering how he had tried to open the universe to her and wishing for anything that she could now go with him.

There's no one in town I know
You gave us some place to go.
I never said thank you for that
I thought I might get one more chance

A couple of years had passed and the pain had diminished some. She started to slowly return back to regular life, but knew that she would never be the same. She never took off her earrings and would still constantly visit the gardens.

What would you think of me now
so lucky, so strong, so proud
I never said thank you for that
now I'll never have a chance

She wondered what Nephrite would think of her now, 21 and the Queen of Jupiter. Her parents had passed away just a few months ago, once again devastating her. She felt like everything that was dear to her was being ripped from her heart. The only thing that kept her going some days was her new baby sister, who relied completely on her.

She thought of her love, of her parents, and started crying. How could one person take this much pain? She only hoped that they could see her, watch over her and the baby. She was determined to make them proud. If nothing else, she was going to raise her baby sister to be a strong Queen, so when it was her turn to reign she had every advantage. And she'd teach her how to read the stars, just as Nephrite had taught her. Maybe her sister could benefit from the readings more than she had…

May angels lead you in
Hear you me my friends
On sleepless roads the sleepless go
May angels lead you in

Looking up she saw a shooting star. What wish can I make? Everything that I wish for comes true then gets ripped away from me! Feeling like she wanted to cry again she took a deep breath, closing her eyes. I wish that Nephrite was looking over me from the heavens. She opened her eyes and watched as a star twinkled.

So what would you think of me now
so lucky, so strong, so proud
I never said thank you for that
now I'll never have a chance
May angels lead you in
Hear you me my friends
On sleepless roads the sleepless go

"Nephrite, I miss you," she whispered to the star. "So much that there are days I don't know if I can get through them."

May angels lead you in

"I wish you were here with me. I know that you'll always be in my heart, but it hurts so much since you left."

And if you were with me tonight
I'd sing to you just one more time
A song for a heart so big
god wouldn't let it live

"I love you Nephrite." A tear streamed down her cheek as she touched her earrings. "I'll love you for all of eternity."

Twenty years later, Makoto was buried in the rose garden that she so loved. She told the story to her sister of the brave soldier who captured her heart. She taught her sister how to read the stars as well as how to fight for herself. As Makoto started getting sick, she called her sister to her side.

"I'm going to tell you a secret," Makoto said, handing her sister the rose earrings that she so cherished. "These earrings have the love of 2 people inside and will help protect you against anything. They are my most prized possession and I'm giving them to you and your children to come. Wear these as a sign of the Royal Family. It will help protect them."

Tears ran down her sister's face as she listened to Makoto.

"Please don't cry. I'm going to join my beloved." Makoto slowly closed her eyes. With her last breath, she whispered his name. "Nephrite…" A shooting star shot through the sky as Makoto found herself safe in the arms of her love.

May angels lead you in

A bit of an unexpected ending, I'm thinking. Or maybe I am becoming predictable. Don't worry, not all of my endings are sad!

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