Consider this update, my early Christmas present to you. Enjoy!

Haruka sat in her hotel room, alone Makoto and Usagi had been her only visitors. Everyone else were either too upset or confused. And in some cases a little bit of both. Either way Haruka did not have a lot of time to herself. The phone rang off the hook, letters everywhere. Reporters waiting outside of the hotel for Haruka. News had already leaked out about her being alive. Eventually people would have found out anyway.

Haruka also knew that eventually she would have to address the public. She couldn't very well hide out here forever. It wasn't fair to anyone, especially Michiru. Soon she grabbed her coat and headed for the door. Luckily today there were no reporters. That of course did not mean that they wouldn't be soon.

"Time to face the world." she thought

Michiru had woken up slightly earlier than usual. She too had been bothered by letters, and even reporters. Where ever she had gone, they seemed to have followed. They wouldn't rest until there was a complete story. Michiru had no answers for them. Even if she had some, it was still much to painful to talk about. The situation had only seemed to go, from bad to worse. She often doubted if things would get any better.

She hadn't spoken to Haruka since that night. Sometimes she just wanted to hear her voice. Michiru would wake up expecting to see Haruka lying there. But of course there was no one there. Nothing but a cold empty spot. Following after was the feeling of agony, and often many tears,

"Morning Michiru, how did you sleep?" Setsuna questioned.

Setsuna had become Michiru's support system. Offering to stay with her for as long as she needed. She of course had appreciated everything. Michiru wasn't even sure she would have been able to get threw it. Thankfully she had the help of her friends.

"Good morning, I slept pretty well."

That meant she slept better than most nights. There was no nightmares, she didn't wake up with her heart racing. Actually it was a better night than the others. She sat down pouring herself a cup of coffee. Her mind wandering on to Haruka. A part of her wanted to go see how she was doing. In truth she missed Haruka, now more than ever. And it wasn't like she was far away, or couldn't be reached. She was merely a phone call away.

Could she really do it, pick up the phone and call Haruka. Michiru wasn't even sure if she had the strength to do so. She had a lot of time on her hands. Enough time to consider her options, and think about what she would do. Haruka was alive and things should go back to normal, right? It would take a lot of work, to get back to their relationship.

Setsuna looked over to her friend. Michiru was clearly in deep thought, thoughts about Haruka no doubt. Although she was still very upset with Haruka. She did not know every single detail of the story. What she did know was that Michiru still loved her. That wasn't a surprise it was very evident. Maybe it would be best if Michiru saw her again. They couldn't go on avoiding each other forever. A long talk between the two seemed to be needed, now more than ever.

"Michi?"

"Yes." she looked up.

"This is none of my buisness. Yet I hate to see you unhappy, perhaps you should go and see Haruka. The two of you have a lot to discuss. Its better now than never."

Michiru thought it over for some time. Setsuna was right and she knew that. Besides deep down she wanted to see Haruka. It was no secret that she missed her. She quickly got dressed and headed for the door.

"Your right Setsuna, I need to talk to her."

Haruka tried her best to keep a low profile. Still wearing the trench coat, hat, and shades. For the most part it worked pretty well. She sat in the park reading a newspaper. Makoto would be meeting her here soon. Usagi would see her too, and try and understand the situation. Haruka appreciated that Usagi was being open minded. Truthfully Makoto was her only friend right now.

"Haruka?"

She looked up to see the her brown haired friend. She nodded letting Makoto know that it was indeed her. Makoto quickly sat down next to her. There was that cold silence for awhile, neither one of them knowing what to say. Seeing as how things hadn't gotten any better. All their friends were still upset with Haruka, and Makoto as well. Usagi had been the only one who talked to them. Sometimes Minako or Ami would speak to her. But the conversation never did last long.

"How have you been?" Makoto spoke.

"Tired. But its just something I will have to get used to."

Makoto was aware of what Haruka was referring too. The whole entire situation was tiring and stressful. With the reporters and newspapers, things seemed to be only more complicated. Not only were they bothering Haruka, which was expected. Michiru was also on their target list. And she more than anyone did not need that added stress. She had enough to deal with over the months.

"I know what you mean, and things will get better you know."

It was good to see that Makoto was still very optimistic. Sure having hope and believing was all well and good. Sometimes Haruka doubted if things would get any better. Then she remembered something very important. The one person who played a key part in all of this. Haruka quickly rose to her feet.

"Theres something I have to do."

"Haruka, do you want me to come with you."

"No, thanks but this is something I have to do on my own."

Makoto nodded and watched as Haruka walked off. Whatever it was it was surely very important. Haruka walked off very fast, turning the corners sharply. Not really paying much attention to where she was going. Her mind racing with so many thoughts. She ended up bumping into someone.

"Oh, I'm very sorry."

She looked again to see how the person was. That only to recognizable aqua hair. Thinking quickly she extended her arm to Michiru. She looked up at Haruka, there they stood in silence for awhile.

"Haruka?"

"Michiru."

Michiru wanted to talk to her, but never imagined something like this. Here they were staring directly at each other. Michiru found herself at a lost for words. Although there was much that they needed to discuss. Haruka stood there too at a lost for words. Even though there was a lot going on, that needed to be handled. Now was not the time though. Haruka had to do this either now or never.

"How... are you?" Haruka spoke.

"Better, I've had a lot of time on my hands to think."

Haruka also had a lot of time to think over the weeks. Now all they needed to do was settle things. And they would do just that. Soon, but right now really was not the best time.

"Michiru we will talk I promise. But there is something really important I have to do. It just might give me some answers. And maybe put the pieces back together. I'll see you soon."

Without waiting for Michiru to respond Haruka was walking off. Leaving Michiru with nothing but questions that needed to be answered. Although it sounded extremely important. And she knew that she did not want to be kept in the dark any longer.

"I will just have to go after you Haruka. I need to know whats going on."

See ya in the next chapter. R&R plz.