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"So at least we got our memories back," Minako said, breaking the silence.
"Apparently not all of them," Taiki said.
The nine Senshi frowned and looked at the Starlights. "Sam and Kael have feelings for each other, right?" Yaten asked.
"Seems like it. So?" Haruka returned.
"And they're both Guardians?" Yaten pressed.
"What does that have to do with the way they feel?" Hotaru asked.
"Guardians are forbidden to be with their own kind," Taiki answered.
"You're kidding!" Usagi exclaimed.
"We're not Usagi," Seiya said softly. "It's an ancient law that the eldest of all the Senshi and Guardians created after the Great War."
"Great War?" Rei repeated.
"It was a vicious battle that raged for centuries all throughout the universe. Millions of Senshi gave their lives trying to stop Kurai, a child born of two Guardians who betrayed everyone, even his own parents. He killed them in cold blood," Yaten said.
"He was only defeated when the Guardians and Senshi united their powers and destroyed him. Once that was done, the law was made and followed by all. No exceptions," Seiya finished.
"You're saying that if Sam and Kael have a child, it could destroy us all?" Haruka asked, looking them in the eye.
"Yes," Taiki said.
"That's why they never were together," Minako said. "Not because they didn't want to be…"
"But because they couldn't," Makoto finished.
"But…they deserve to be happy…" Usagi whispered.
"The risks are far too great," Seiya said. "I'm sorry." Usagi nodded, upset that there was no way around the ancient law.
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Kael smiled. "I think the others might be worrying where we are," he said.
"Does it matter?" Sam asked, her head on his chest. "I just want to stay like this forever," she whispered.
"That's enough!" a voice ordered.
The pair frowned and looked towards the house. The couple frowned in confusion. "Sailor Moon…guys…why are you transformed?" Kael asked.
"You guys aren't allowed to be together," Neptune said softly.
"What?" they sputtered in disbelief.
"Why does it matter if we're together or not?" Kael demanded.
"There's an ancient law forbidding two Guardians…" Maker began.
"Screw your ancient laws," Kael snapped. He turned to Moon. "What the hell is going on?" he demanded.
"Two Guardians are not allowed to be together. A child from such a union could destroy the universe," Moon said softly. "There's no way around it Kael. I'm sorry."
Sam bowed her head. "Just like the military…" she murmured. She freed herself from Kael and wiped tears from her eyes. "Can we at least fight together?" she asked.
Moon nodded. "I don't see why not."
"This is ridiculous!" Kael shouted.
"Kael, there's a reason…" Uranus began as she leaned slightly on Neptune and Pluto so she could stand.
"To hell with the reasons!" he snapped. "I gave up everything back in the Silver Millennium because of my duty! No one even knew I was the son of Queen Serenity! To them I was just some bastard child who she took in! She," he snarled, pointing at Moon, "had it all! Everyone cared about her and not me! And now when I find some happiness in my screw up of a life, she takes it away!"
"Kael…" Sam began.
"No! I'm sick of this!" He glowered at the Senshi. "I quit," he said. He yanked something off of his neck and hurled it to the ground. He then spun on his heel and disappeared into the night.
Sam bent down and picked up the tri-crescent moon pendant, holding her tears at bay. Her shoulders suddenly sagged and she collapsed to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably. Her friends were immediately by her side, trying futilely to comfort her.
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"For today's most shocking news, they young business prodigy Kaminotsuki Kael has cancelled all public appearances and told the press in an e-mail that he will no longer make any public appearances. It is still believed that he will continue his charitable work, though he will no longer present the checks himself. Speculation…"
Haruka turned off the television and looked over at Sam. "You all right?" she asked softly.
"I just…I want to be with him Haruka," Sam confessed. "It's been two weeks since we've last seen him. We don't even know if he's still alive."
Haruka wheeled herself over to Sam. "He's fine Sam. Just because you two can't be together doesn't mean the love isn't there."
"But I want to be with him Haruka. How would you feel if someone told you that you could never be with Michiru?" Sam asked.
"I'd probably feel the way you are now," Haruka admitted.
Sam nodded, staring at the pendant in her hand. She closed her eyes and silently sobbed, tears squeezing their way out of her eyes and made a trail down her face. Michiru had come in and saw the state Sam was in. She sat down next to Sam and put an arm around her as she cried.
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"He's gone?" Rei asked Usagi.
The blonde girl nodded, her eyes slightly red from crying. "He just wrote a note to our parents saying that he couldn't see us again. He didn't tell them why, but…"
"You think it's from what we did," Ami said.
Usagi nodded. "Mama and Papa are taking it really hard." Fresh tears sprang to her eyes and her four friends enveloped her in a group hug.
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"I wish there was some way for those two to be together," Seiya said, absently plucking at the guitar strings.
"There isn't. You know that," Taiki said. "Though I wish there was too."
Yaten pulled off the headphones he was wearing and looked at his two friends. "We owe it to them to find a way. If it hadn't been for Sailor Moon, we never would have found our princess. If it hadn't been for Sam, we would have fallen to Dagnir. We owe it to them," he repeated.
"There's nothing we can do though," Seiya said.
"The law leaves no room for interpretation. If she was also a Sailor Senshi then maybe. But…but…" Taiki trailed off.
"What is it?" Yaten demanded.
"Phoenix…she's a Senshi of the Sun," Taiki said.
"Which means that she's not a full Guardian…" Yaten picked up.
"So she can be with Kael!" Seiya exclaimed. "Let's go!" he commanded and leapt up, heading for the door only to be yanked back by the guitar strap still around his shoulders. Yaten and Taiki shook their heads in exasperation.
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Setsuna opened the door to Sam's house and stared in surprise when she saw the Three Lights. "What do you want?" she asked a bit coldly.
"We have to talk now!" Seiya said.
"You've done enough talking," Haruka growled, leaning on a crutch.
"It's important!" Seiya insisted.
"Leave," Haruka ordered and slammed the door in his face.
"That was a bit rude," Setsuna commented as Michiru came into the room.
"And them forcing us to force apart Sam and Kael wasn't?" the blonde shot back.
"I know you guys probably hate us right now, but we found a loophole in the law!" Seiya shouted through the door. He growled when he got no response. "Look, the law prevents pure Guardians from being together. It says nothing about Guardian-Senshi. If Sam is a Senshi of the Sun, then she can be with Kael. We would have told you sooner, but we went to check with our princess who called a meeting of Senshi and Guardians who confirmed it." Seiya waited in silence for several moments. "That's all I had to say." He turned to walk away when the door opened. He looked over his shoulder and saw Sam staring at him.
"You're serious?" she demanded.
He nodded. "I am." He gave her a soft smile. "How about we go tell Kael the good news? Yaten and Taiki should be telling the others." Sam nodded.
"Let's go," Michiru said, Haruka hobbling after her.
"Once Hotaru gets back from school we'll go looking for Kael," Setsuna said. The others nodded and Sam and Seiya got into Seiya's car while Michiru slid into the driver's seat of Haruka's car. The disabled blonde slid into the passenger seat and the two cars pulled out of the driveway.
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Kael sat in a darkened corner of the bar he was in, draining his fifth beer bottle. He watched the people enter and exit the tavern, some more drunk than others and some only have one or two beers as they enjoyed time with their significant others.
He let out a breath and finished his bottle. He grabbed another one and began draining it as well. He stared at the table in front of him, his head resting on his left hand. He drank half of the bottle's contents and set it back down on the table.
"This seat taken?" a soft voice asked.
He looked up and saw a young woman with raven hair looking at him. Her hair was up in a ponytail and her brown eyes were staring inquisitively at him. Kael shrugged and the woman sat down.
"Carolyn Lam," she said, introducing herself. Kael remained silent and sipped his beer bottle. "And you are?"
"No one," he muttered.
"Might seem a bit rude seeing as we only met, but it looks like you lost the love of your life," she said.
He chuckled darkly. "Sounds about right," he affirmed.
"How did she die?" Carolyn asked.
"Oh she's very much alive," Kael said, leaning back in his chair. "I just can never see her again for infuriating reasons."
"I'm sorry," Carolyn said.
"You don't even know me," he returned. He leaned forward and Carolyn could smell the alcohol on his breath. "And I think I'm a bit young for you."
"You're pretty bold. Who ever said I'd be interested in going out with you?" she returned quickly.
He leaned back in his chair and laughed. "Why did you sit down next to me? I'm not the best of company."
She shrugged. "It looked like you needed a friend."
He fell silent and drained the last bit of his beer. "Maybe," he finally said. "So what brings you to Tokyo?"
"Who says I'm a tourist?" she countered.
"Shoes," he said. "Most tourists wear comfortable shoes in big cities to avoid blisters," he explained.
"Pretty observant for someone who has had a few," she commented. "I'm looking for someone actually," she finally said. "Someone I use to work with. Several of her old friends have vanished and we don't know where they are."
He rose to his feet and put his money on the table. "Well, I hope you find whoever it is you're looking for."
"I'll call a cab for you," she said.
"I'm a big boy," he told her.
"And I'm a doctor, so shut up," Carolyn returned as they walked outside.
He turned around as he walked through the crosswalk, people brushing by him. "I am perfectly…" he began when the screeching of tires cut him off.
Carolyn stared in shock as the pick-up truck plowed directly into Kael. The truck kept going sending Kael several dozen feet in the air. He landed heavily on the ground with a sickening thud. The doctor ran to his side and shouted for someone to call an ambulance. She tore her jacket off and set it around his head to keep it from moving. In the distance she could hear the sounds of sirens getting closer.
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