So much love in that last chapter…I don't own Sailor Moon, but I do own Queen Meridian and King Meionite.
"Serenity, where do you think you're going?" a 14-year old Ami asked her friend as she snuck out of the castle.
Serenity stopped. "Hey, Ami." She turned, laughing weakly. "Just out for a walk."
"On Earth?" Ami raised an eyebrow.
Serenity shook her head, causing her hair to go everywhere. "No. No way. Nope. Not me."
Ami broke into a grin. "Sure, but you better take me."
Serenity stared at Ami, then began to laugh. "Geez, Ami, you scared me."
Ami laughed as well. "I do have that ability."
They began to walk outside towards the edge of the palace. "So, Ami, why do you want to go?" Serenity teased, knowing exactly why.
"Same reason as you." Ami shot back, giggling at the princess' red face.
"Should we invite the others?"
"It would take too long. Plus, Rei is doing meditation right now, Makoto is training in the gym and Minako is somewhere." Ami ticked off.
"Ok, but you'll be explaining if they find out." Serenity laughed.
"If is the key word, Sere. If." Ami laughed with her.
They soon reached the edge. Clasping hands, they began to focus all their energy on Earth. A bright pink and blue light encircled them and they disappeared.
Opening her eyes first, Ami looked around. "Wow, it is beautiful." She was about to explore when she realized Serenity was still grasping her hands.
"Um, Sere. You can open your eyes now."
The princess opened them cautiously. When she realized where she was, she let out a huge sigh. "Thank God I landed on land this time."
"You want to explain that?" Ami smiled.
"Well, you see, last time I came, I accidentally teleported over the lake, causing me to fall in."
Ami couldn't help but giggle at that. Serenity attempted a scowl, but giggled as well. "It was pretty funny walking up to Endymion with a wet, white dress."
Ami giggled harder as Serenity went on. "But he was a gentleman and lent me his jacket."
Ami calmed down some. "Whew, that must have been fun."
"Loads." Serenity laughed. "Ready?"
Ami nodded. "Ready."
The two girls began to walk when an arrow shot at them! Pushing Serenity out of the way, Ami called out. "Who's there?"
When no one answered, Ami grabbed Serenity's hand and pulled her along. "Come on, we have to get to safety."
The two took off running to the closest building, which happened to be a tools shed. Ducking behind it, Ami pulled Serenity down and put her finger to her lip. "We'll be okay, just be calm." She said mostly to just calm herself down.
She hadn't finished her training as a senshi. She barely knew the basics, not enough to fight on her own.
'But I have to keep Serenity safe. It's my duty.' she thought. Slowly taking out her wand, she began to transform when a voice called out. "No need for that."
Both girls jumped as Ami jumped in front of Serenity to protect her. Both calmed down at seeing Kunzite, a general for Prince Endymion.
"Geez, don't do that!" Ami hit him on the arm as Serenity giggled. "You scared the crap out of us."
"Sorry." Kunzite smiled. "But why are you hiding?"
"Someone shot at us." Ami told him.
Kunzite nodded. "I see…" He became quiet.
The three stood in silence until Serenity finally spoke up. "Kunzite, where's Endymion?"
Ami nodded. "And Zoisite?"
Kunzite laughed at their eager questions. "Endymion is at the rose garden and Zoisite is by the lake."
"Thank you." the both smiled, walking off.
"Wait, Serenity!" Ami called out.
The princess turned. "Yes, Ami?"
"I should go with you. Just to make sure."
"It's fine." Kunzite stepped in. "I'll walk her."
Ami looked at him. "You sure? I don't mind…"
"It's fine. Go find Zoisite. He's been moody lately and will only talk about you." Kunzite teased, as both him and Serenity laughed at Ami's blushing face.
Ami stuck out her tongue. "Shadup." She turned and walked off, but waved as she did.
Reaching the lake, Ami looked around expectedly. Seeing no one, she sighed. "Maybe Kunzite was mistaken."
"About what?" a familiar voice asked.
"Zoisite!" Ami turned and ran into her boyfriend's arms.
"Hey, Ami." He greeted, with a warm, loving tone as he hugged her. He brought her chin up and kissed her.
Breaking apart, Ami smiled. "How have you been?"
"Lonely. Missing you." Zoisite admitted.
"I'm sorry. I've missed you too." She seemed downcast. "Can you believe it's been a year since I've begun training? I haven't seen my parents in a year." She felt tears come up. "I miss them so…" But she couldn't get out the last word, tears falling down her face.
Zoisite hugged her to him, soothing her. "Don't cry, Ami. You know I hate when you're sad. Please smile for me." He shot her his award winning smile.
Ami couldn't help but smile back. "Sorry, but I do miss them."
"I know, but I am sure they miss you too and you'll see them again when you turn 16."
"I know, but that's so far off." She pouted, causing Zoisite to laugh.
"Come on. I have something to show you." He led her away from the lake.
"What, Zoi?" she asked, trying to keep up with him, but he said nothing. Finally settling on enjoying his company, Ami went along in bliss.
He stopped, causing Ami to bump into him. "Sorry!" she exclaimed.
"Don't be." He said, covering her eyes. "Come on." he whispered.
"What is it, Zoi?" she asked, but he said nothing. Sighing, she went along with him.
5 minutes later, Zoisite stopped. "Can you uncover my eyes now?" she asked.
"Yes." He took his hands away and smiled as Ami gasped at the sight.
Millions of nasturtiums & golden rods covered the area. "How did you know these are my favorite flowers?" she asked, looking around.
"Lets just say a little birdie told me." He smiled as she reached out to red nasturtium and fingered it. "This is so beautiful." She turned. "Did you do this for me?"
He nodded. "This has been my project since I've last seen you."
Ami teared up & ran into his arms. "Oh, Zoi, thank you! No one has done this for me, ever."
"Can't imagine why. You deserve it." He hugged her back.
"Oh, Zoi, I love you so much." She murmured into his chest.
"I love you too, Ami." He kissed the top of her hair.
After staying like that for a few minutes, the two of them walked around the area, admiring the flowers, or in Zoisite's case, admiring Ami.
After 10 minutes, they walked out, talking and just enjoying each other company. Ami's hand was laced with Zoisite's and she held a golden rod in her other hand.
Zoisite stopped and put the flower in Ami's hair. "There, now a beautiful girl has a beautiful flower."
Ami blushed. "Thank you, Zoi."
He smiled and brought her into another kiss. They stood like that, kissing, until a voice interrupted. "Isn't this sweet?"
Breaking apart, Zoisite glared at the intruder. "What do you want Kazuo?"
The boy smirked at him. "Nothing." His eyes swept to a confused looking Ami. "But that is one nice toy you got there."
Zoisite growled. "Watch what you say Hokkaido."
Ami watched this exchange with a mix between interest & disgust. The boy in front of her had brown hair and brown eyes. She didn't like the way he was looking at her.
"Um, Zoi, who's this?" she asked quietly, breaking the glaring contest.
"This is Kazuo Hokkaido, a solider of Earth. And he was just leaving." Zoisite said with so much spite glaring at the boy.
Ryou laughed. "I don't think so." He took a step toward Ami, grinning lewdly at her. "I like what I see."
Ami cringed at this comment and Zoisite growled even lower. "Touch her and die, Hokkaido."
"Oh I see. She's your property." Kazuo laughed.
Ami had had enough of this and spoke up. "Excuse me, I'm no one's property, but I do love Zoisite & like being with him." She poked his chest. "But I don't like you, so you can leave, now." she glared at him as he laughed at her.
"How cute." He grabbed her hand and brought her into a 'hug.' "She has spunk, Z." He smirked at how she struggled.
"Get your hands off of me…" she growled.
"I don't think so." He bent down and captured her lips!
Ami was stunned for a moment, then became angry. Lifting her knee to kick him in the nuts, she shut her eyes in anger, not letting the tears fall.
But before her knee could reach, she felt Kazuo's arms loosen around her. Leaning back, Ami's hand instantly flew up to her bleeding lip.
Touching it gingerly, she heard scuffling. Turning, she gasped at the sight. Her usual well mannered Zoisite was beating the crap out of Kazuo, who didn't seem to be feigning well.
Ami ran to them. "Zoi, stop it!"
He paused, fist raised above the boy's face, shaking. "Why Ami? He kissed you, against your will."
Ami nodded, holding onto his hand. "I know. I know. But I'm fine. Please don't hurt him anymore. He's not worth it."
Zoisite seemed to be fighting a battle, so Ami broke out the heavy artillery. "Please, for me?" her eyes shining with unshed tears, lip quivering.
It must have worked, because Zoisite instantly let Kazuo go and wrapped his arms around Ami in a protective fashion.
"Fine. For you, I will." He whispered.
Ami nodded, tears threatening to spill. "Thank you, Zoi."
They heard a groan & turned to see a beat-up Kazuo weakly stand up. Ami broke out of Zoisite's arms and ran to the boy. "Here. Let me help you."
Kazuo stared at her. "Why? I was a jerk to you."
She hoisted him up, his arm around her shoulders. "Doesn't matter. You're hurt and need help." She began to walk. "Plus, my mother told me to always forgive and forget."
Shocked by this display of kindness, Kazuo said nothing but followed her, Zoisite close behind.
Once they reached the hospital wing of the palace, Zoisite showed his badge and the three of them walked in.
Serenity & Endymion came around the corner just as the three walked in. Serenity gasped and let go of Endymion's hand. "Oh my God, Ami! What happened?" she took in the bleeding lip and the fact that a beat-up boy was hanging off her.
Ami grinned, trying not to wince at the pain in her lip. "Nothing. Just a little scuffle. Can you show me the hospital wing?"
Serenity nodded. "Sure. Come on." She walked over and hoisted his other arm around her shoulders. Together, the three of them walked off, leaving Endymion and Zoisite behind.
Endymion said nothing, but raised an eyebrow. Zoisite wiped some dried blood off his lip and shook his head. "Don't say a word." He walked off in the other direction.
Endymion shook his head, laughing. "Don't think I want to know." He followed Zoisite.
Okay, so I'm going to focus on Zoisite in the next chapter. Warning, it gets sad. Please RR