Bittersweet Revenge

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Harry Potter or Sailor Moon... I am merely using the ideas to try and create an entertaining story.

#(Last Time)#

Setsuna stood and began to make her way to professor Dumbledore when someone caught her arm, "may I speak with you a moment?" when she turned around she realised that the person was Sirus black.

"Why not." she smiled as she followed him. They made their way through the doors and Setsuna stopped, looking thoughtful for a moment, "Perhaps it may be best to talk in my office, for I'm positive those students do NOT know you are innocent." she gestured to the stairs.
Sirus grinned for a moment before he laughed, "You're absolutely right! Very well, lead the way."

Setsuna's office.

Once they arrived at her office, Setsuna did not go and sit behind her desk, but rather went over and leaned against it, gesturing him to the chair in front of her. "Now Mr. Black, what is it you wished to speak to me about"
"Please. Just Sirus will do... and I wanted to ask you how you knew who I was..."

#(THIS TIME)#

Chapter 10 - Gifts For Departure

"Pardon? I- I'm sorry, what do you mean?" she asked, quite surprised. Something she hadn't been in a LONG time.

"When I was the dog, you said hello Sirus Black. I am curious as to how you knew." he shrugged, though his face held a very curious look.

Recomposing herself quickly, she replied in a much more controlled manner, "How do you think I knew?" She tried to steer away the question, to not reveal anything.

"I have absolutely NO idea actually. That is why I'm asking you, and don't try and turn this around on me, I want a straight answer." he grinned walking over to her, and moving his head so it was no more than 5 inches away from her face.

"I-I-I..." she couldn't tell him! She just couldn't. Could she? "I-I'm sorry...I can't tell you how... It would put the both of us in danger, plussix very close friend of mine..." she trailed... satisfied with her answer.

Rasing one eyebrow in disbelief, a questioning look took over his features. "Hmmm... Very well... but I have a second question for you... do you know those scouts? As in personally."

"Why do you ask?" you could sense her worry.

"You were the only one other than Dumbledore who did not look scared or even surprised at ANYthing they had to say... I'd say that classify's for suspicion, don't you?"

"You are very observant Mr Black," she pointed out with a half smile playing on her lips. "But yes, I do know them..."

"Very well then I can speak with you on this matter..." he turned and cast a locking charm and a silencing charm on the room, before turning back to her.

Elegantly raising one eyebrow, Setsuna's eyes filled with confusion. Note to self, return to time gates and look up on future events concerning one-self mused her mind.

"That is so what I have to say, stays between you and me. You see I was at the school a few nights before the term started... the same night that was the three-exchange student's first... I witnessed a scene where one threatened to drop a glaive, and the other two instantly snapped at the younger one. But mere minuets later they were laughing as though it had never happened..." he paused to let this sink in.

Setsuna's eyes widened in realization of where he was headed with this, and Black took note of the shock in her eyes.

"You can see that now my suspicions lie there, for the Sailor Soldiers exhibited an almost identical scene earlier... and when you think about it... the scouts and the exchange students look remarkably alike..." he paused again noting that the professor's face had paled.

Sighing in defeat Setsuna gave him a sad smile before dropping her eyes to the floor. She wished she were sailor Pluto right now. She tended to be a lot more in control of her emotions then... (A/N: yeah I know she's acting all weird but you gotta admit it's definitely more interesting when she looses her cool Evil grin)"Are you sure you really want to know?" she asked, eyes not looking up at him.

"Yes. I am not one to like things hidden from Me.," he stated simply, frowning slightly when he noticed she wouldn't look at him.

Nodding almost imperceptibly, Setsuna sidestepped Sirus and went behind her desk to sit Another note to self, keep a safe distance from Mr Black. Brain does not function properly when he is in close proximity... "Sit down Mr. Black, you may find yourself fainting if you do not... this is quite a... shocking story, and every last bit of it is VERY true..." taking her advice, Sirus took a seat, a little upset at the loss of closeness to the remarkably beautiful woman...

One hour later.

"And that pretty much sums it up..." Setsuna finished. At some point in her explanation, she transformed into Sailor Pluto for added effect, and right now Sirus sat staring at her, looking about ready to faint, but still had a warm, and strong air about him.

"My goodness! You were right, I do feel faint..." he trailed as his he fell into the darkness of unconsciousness...

"Oh boy... well I told him so." thought Pluto as she stooped down and picked him up, walking quickly to the love seat in her office and laying him down on it, de-transforming, and bringing a chair up to sit by him and wait. He finally came around, ten minuets later, and the first thing her saw when his vision cleared was Setsuna's laughing yet worried eyes, "Well... I told you so," she grinned making him laugh.
Christmas morning, a few days later. It was five in the morning and Gryffindor common room was filled with the laughter and chatter of the remaining Hogwarts students as they opened presents.

Mina, Rei, Hotaru, Harry, Hermione, Ron, Fred, George, Ginny and Oliver sat right in front of the fire opening presents. Everyone had gotten a LOT of things this year considering how large the group was, but Mina, Rei, Hotaru, and Oliver had gotten one extra from someone, whom they said was a family member... Hermione took into account that once all four had read the cards, none wished to open that particular present with the others around.

Mina, Rei, Hotaru, and Hermione had all received an article of Jewellery... Mina had gotten a very pretty pendant from Oliver with the charm made out of pure topaz, and the symbol of Venus etched into it. Hermione, had received an elegant silver bracelet with words engraved in it, which mysteriously made her blush, yet the present was anonymous. Rei had been given a beautiful pair of earrings from Harry, which was ruby studs, with golden dangling chains falling from them. It came with a matching set of hair ornaments, which she promptly set to designing prettily in her hair. Hotaru had gotten a ring + matching broach. The broach was silver with amethyst crafted into it, which made it look like a swarm of fireflies. The ring was silver too, with one big amethyst on the top, and smaller diamonds on both sides. She smiled fondly as she re-read the note attached. It too was anonymous but who ever it was, made it well and clear that they 'liked' her a lot. It read;

Dear Firefly.
You may not know it, but you are one of a kind. Against my will you stole my heart and I'm not sure I want it back, the ring and broach were crafted especially for you and yes they are beautiful, but they are nothing compared to you. Your mind, body and soul are by far the most beautiful thing I have ever encountered, and probably 'will' ever encounter. Though I do not sign with my name, you will find out sooner or later who I am, and I hope you feel the same way.

Yours truly...

I'm not telling yet (and there was a small smiley next to it)

"So who gave you those Hota? They look really expensive..." asked Mina admiring the broach that was still in the black velvet box.

"I have no idea. The note is anonymous, but whoever wrote this is very sweet." blushing she handed the note to Mina who read it and began to grin broadly,

"OH! Hota-chan has attracted someone's attention in more ways than one!" she laughed, only resulting in causing her friend to go crimson,

Taking the note off Mina, Rei read it over and smiled, "When you find out, I'd go for it Hota. Who ever it is seems to really like you a LOT." smiled Rei, passing the note back to the girl and looking at the broach, "they look like a swarm of fireflies Hota, that's what your name means!" she smiled fondly at the younger girl, "That is SO sweet! They got it made especially for you, and they're you're favourite colours too!" she took Hotaru's right hand, and took a good look at the ring,

Mina was unconsciously playing with the pendant she was given while Rei went back to fixing her hair, thanking Harry for the thousandth time for the beautiful gifts. She finally finished, and her hair was up in a high ponytail, with little gems all through it. There was a pretty design of a phoenix on a comb ornament (A/N: You know, it's those things that look like mini combs...you slip them in your hair to help a design Think the clip that Mulan leaves in place of the order from the emperor of china when she decides to train as a soldier instead of her injured father leaving.)

"Guys I'm going to get dressed and go down to the great hall." smiled Hotaru, getting up, and using the levitating charm to take all of her presents to her bedroom. Once in the girl's dorms, she placed all her new things on the dressing table or in her trunk/cupboard or her subspace pocket. The only thing she kept out was the broach and the ring. She even slipped the mysterious unopened present into her subspace pocket along with the note from her secretively admirable gift sender. Hotaru quickly changed into a pair of dark purple bootleg jeans, and a long sleeved, light lavender turtle neck, with a large jacket a few sizes too large. Putting on the ring, and pinning on the broach.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Hotaru decided to actually use a little of Mina's present and sat down at the dressing table that was conveniently covered in different make-up, with many different shades. What colours would make the broach and ring stand out, but still look good on me... she thought as she added her make-up to the load that was already there.

She pulled out a lavender shade eye shadow and put it on. Then she got out some black mascara, and eyeliner, putting that on too. She noticed that it accentuated her amethyst coloured eyes and smiled. She put on a little silver body-glitter at the edge of her eyes, and put on really shiny lip-gloss. She slipped on two studded amethyst earrings, and her silver pendant, that she had since birth.

Moving on to her hair she brushed it a few times, noting that now it reached just bellow mid back. Go figures! She hadn't cut it since a week before she came to Hogwarts. Sighing, she pulled it up into a half ponytail, leaving half of it out. >Why am I dressing up again?> She asked herself

-Well there are two reasons.- That annoying voice in the back of her head said, -the first is because you KNOW that someone REALLY likes you and you want to look all pretty for them. And the second is cause tonight you and the others are going home!-

>Oh yeah... hehe, silly me> she smiled as she looked herself over. She looked decent enough for her likings.

Getting up, she went to open the window for some fresh air, but she was certainly not expecting to see Draco out by the lake. Her eyes narrowed however as she saw Pansy coming out of the castle, dressed like a whore, and headed straight to him.

Growling beneath her breath, she stepped back from the window, and picked up the present she had gotten Draco from her bed. Then she turned and was about to make her way to the door when reasoning hit her, if I go out into the common room like this, Mina and Rei are gonna have a field trip. And I want to get to Draco before Parkinson can try anything. I guess I'll be taking a short cut through the shadow realm... she sighed turning and summoning all the shadows in the room, into a portal on the wall.

Slipping through the portal was like having the life sucked out of her. It hurt yet it didn't... She felt it strongly but barely. Getting up off the floor she looked around for the spot that would send her to just inside the entrance hall. Bingo! She jogged over to it, present in hand.

Quietly shifting realms again, Hotaru steadily slipped out of the shadows as if nothing had happened at all. She walked swiftly through the front doors, and began to cross the snow-covered field. As the lake drew closer she began to hear talking, though the more masculine voice had an edge to it that only came with annoyance and anger.

"Parkinson, if you're no out of my sight by the count of three I'll-"

"You'll what babe?" it was a seductive tone and had a suggestive underline

"Don't even think about it. You disgust me." a growl was heard from the female voice

"Its cause of that new girl isn't it? You thought I was beautiful before she came. And now that she's here, you want nothing to do with me. I gave you everything!" her voice did not sound hurt, but it was FULL of rage.

"Whatever." this was different. Hotaru never knew that Draco and Pansy had had a relationship before she had arrived. Now she felt even guiltier.

Walking up to the side of the rock she cleared her throat loudly "eh-HEM." both turned to her, one with a look of relief, the other with a look of pure, and utter hatred, "Hi Draco. Parkinson. Merry Christmas." she smiled sadly at the girl,

"Tomoe." was spat back at her.

"Hey firefly. Merry Christmas." smiled Draco, from where he was seated on a warm-looking blanket

"I'm outta here. I'll talk to you in the common room Draco." she turned and walked off, anger radiating off her in torrents.

"Um... did I interrupt something?" asked Hotaru softly, looking at the distant figure of the girl who hated her so much.

Shaking his head, Draco smiled softly at her, "Nah. But you did just save me from getting a splitting headache. How long were you standing there for anyhow?" he gave her a mock/annoyed look.

"Not 'too' long," she grinned but it didn't last because, it quickly turned to a solemn and sad look. "Draco? Did you honestly have a relationship with Pansy before I came?" she asked, turning from him, and looking out upon the frozen lake and into the distance.

Draco frowned deeply, sensing the lack of cheerfulness in his friend, "Yes, but we broke up LONG before I met you."

Hotaru gave a small smile in his direction, and then she took something out, with an OH-I-just-realised expression, "Here by the way. Merry Christmas." She smiled, handing him a medium sized package

He smiled, and noticed the broach pinned to her shirt, and the ring on her finger, "Thanks firefly." He took the present and pulled the wrapping paper off to reveal a silver, jewelled, palm-sized compact, "What's this?" he asked looking it over with interest.

"It's a communicator silly." She smiled walking over and pressing down on one jewel. The compact opened to reveal a screen and many gem-buttons (A/N: Ok I'll describe it here. It's silver, with the symbol of Saturn engraved in it, and amethyst is melted into the grooves. There is a diamond in the very centre That's the button she pressed to open it and on the inside, the screen is a thin layer of clear crystal, and the buttons are a mix of Sapphires, Rubies, Aquamarines, Amethysts, Topazes, Diamond, Emeralds, Garnets, and Amber. Hotaru's is exactly the same.) , "I have to go home tonight, for some family issues... I'll be gone a while, so we can use this to keep in touch." she pulled out an identical one from her pocket, "See, I have one like it. All my friends have one but those are completely different," she pulled out the Sailor Senshi communicator, showed him it briefly and then put it away. "They have one of those, not the gemmed ones."

"Wow! Thanks Hotaru." he smiled and pulled her into a tight bear hug. "This looks like it cost a fortune!" exclaimed, one arm still around her shoulder, as he looked over the device. "How do I get your one?"

"Like this..." and she went through a few different things with him, showing him how to get a link with her communicator, or how use the locator installed to find her when she is in trouble. She even showed him how to use it as a recorder and a whole lot of other things. "Ok now try them... Link to mine and start a visual." he did as told and he saw Hotaru's one begin to glow with an eerie light, and a soft melodic tune, that was hauntingly beautiful, began to play from the compact in Hotaru's hand.

"Wow, cool!" he smiled. Hotaru pressed down on the Diamond, on her one, and as the compact opened, the melody and music died down to nothing. Looking back onto his screen, he saw a mirror image of Hotaru's face, looking to the side she giggled and he heard her giggle come from the compact, "Amazing! Thank you SO MUCH!" he hugged her tightly again, smiling. As Hotaru hugged back, she switched her compact onto record; she wanted to be able to play this over when she couldn't see him.

Five minuets passed, and they remained in the hug. Finally letting go, Hotaru quickly switched off the recording and smiled. "Ok try recording now." she said turning her back to him, as she headed over to the blanket, and sat down.

Because of this she didn't notice him switch the recording option on and begin to record her movements. When she turned to him with that bright smile and her happy purple eyes, she giggled hiding her face, "Don't record me! I'm not worth the time!"

Smirking, Draco zoomed in, on her face and smiled, "No you're worth more than that." when he saw her blush he grinned, and set the compact down on a rock, pretending to turn it off and stepped over to Hotaru.

Standing beside her, he smiled down as she looked up into his ice blue eyes. Neither noticing that one very happy parent was watching them. Lucius Malfoy grinned to himself They would make a good match. She is a perfect young lady.

"Nice try Draco. Come on switch it off! Please!" she got up and tried to grab the jewelled compact but Draco stood firm in her way. Pouting cutely she looked up at him, with puppy dog eyes.

Grinning he pinched her cheek gently while making baby noises saying, "Awww what a cute li'l baby!" he laughed openly and she continued to pout.

"Not funny Draco!" she whined, placing her hands on her hips. "Turn it off or I'll stop talking to you, and go inside right now."

"Ok, ok! I'll turn it off. Just don't go." he smiled softly as he turned the recording device off. She instantly smiled then tackled him to the floor. "What was that for?" he laughed as she sat on his stomach pinning him to the floor.

"That was for not turning it off when I first asked. Oh and for teasing me."

"Really?" he quirked one eyebrow then grinned evilly and rolled over effectively stopping her from moving and holding her arms at her sides so that she couldn't hit him or push him off, "well then this is for tackling me for no good reasons," he paused before taking the baby tone again, "And you're just so cute when you pout." he grinned when she blushed, rolling her eyes.

"Ok you had your payback, now get off me! This ground is cold, AND wet." she shivered

"Yes I realised that when I was previously down there." he laughed getting up and helping her to her feet, "Come on firefly. Let's go to the blanket. I brought two so we can't sit on one and you can use the other until you dry off." they went over to the charmed blanket (It's charmed to stay warm) and sat down.

Draco took the second blanket and wrapped it snugly around Hotaru, but he kept his arms around her in a warm hug. Leaning his back against the rock, he smiled softly at the girl in his arms and began to run over their conversation in his head, and gradually his eyes darkened, "Hey firefly... you said you were going home tonight, didn't you say it was destroyed by... you-know-who?" he asked softly, shifting her so she could look up at him.

"Yes... the mansion was destroyed... but that's not where I'm going..." she sighed looking away,

Draco knew she wasn't telling him everything and he knew why, "Hota-chan... has this got something to do with this past you can't tell me of?" when he got a sad nod, he sighed, "Hey its ok. You're allowed to have you're secrets firefly. Don't worry about it." He rested his chin on top of her head, smiling softly. She really wanted to tell him. It was obvious.

They sat in comfortable silence for a while and when the wind started to pick up, Draco shivered involuntarily. Looking up with worried eyes Hotaru began to unwrap the blanket around her, "I'm being selfish, you need heat too."

"No Hotaru. You're wetter than I am, I don't want you to catch a cold." said Draco halting her with both hands.

"No. There is enough blanket to cover us both with spare. Come on, I'm not taking no for an answer." she opened the blanket and moved into Draco's lap, re-wrapping the blanket around the two of them, "See. Now that's warmer isn't it." she smiled leaning her head in the crook of his neck, where his shoulder and his neck joined up.

"Yeah..." his voice was barely above a whisper but being so close, she heard it. Draco could hardly think straight. Hotaru was so close to him! Her hands were resting on his chest, her head on his shoulder, and she was actually sitting in his lap. He was on cloud nine as he wrapped his arms around her waist, keeping her just that little bit closer under the blanket.

A long time past before Draco's stomach rumbled out loud, followed by Hotaru's soft giggle. Blushing slightly Draco shifted a little, "Guess not having breakfast yet has it's toll." he felt Hotaru nod slightly and when he took a closer look he noticed she was falling asleep in his arms.

"Hmmm yeah, but not getting much sleep last night because of giddy pests is way worse. Believe me." he heard her tired voice.

"Well let's go inside out of the snow so you don't get sick. We'll have breakfast, then go to the Library, how's that sound?"

"Ok, sounds alright." Hotaru slowly shifted on his lap, and got up tiredly, rubbing her eyes in the cutest way, in Draco's opinion.

Getting up himself, Draco spelled the two blankets away to the Quidditch shack, and picked up his compact, before he and Hotaru walked up to the castle, Each secretly content with the close proximity they were in only moments ago.

Elsewhere.

Voldemort slashed his wand through the cloudy image he was using to watch the child of death. She is far to attached to the traitor's son. I shall have great pleasure in ripping that boy limb from limb. growling menacingly, Voldemort turned to look at himself in the mirror on the opposite side of the room. Looking back at him was the 16-year-old boy he remembered seeing every morning back at Hogwarts. His blue eyes shimmered evilly, standing out from his perfectly tanned skin, and his messy black hair. His body was completely built and toned, giving him the dropped dead gorgeous appearance but was this ever the most misleading thing about him.

Behind the new hansom appearance still laid the same old ruthless Lord Voldemort, but now, he had a soft spot for one Angel of Death whom was currently fifteen.

"You will be mine Firefly, whether you want to or not. And your fellow scouts will be in for the surprise of their lives." he grinned as his two right hand men walked in.

"My lord, do not underestimate Saturn. Though she may not know it, Saturn's protector was also its chosen assassin. She is the most dangerous and heart lead one of the outer pests."

"Is that a fact?" he replied sarcastically, "I don't care what it takes, She is mine. Venus and Mars are yours but Saturn... is mine."

"Whatever you say sir." a thoroughly amused Jedeite said, a very evil smirk on his face.

Once the two had left the Dark lords presence Jedeite began to laugh uncontrollably, Malachite only had an evil grin across his delicately chiselled features, "The fool doesn't know exactly how dangerous a planetary assassin is. She will cleave his head off for a trophy if he ever laid a hand on her." laughed Jedeite

"Yes true, but do you think she'll have enough hate inside to fuel the assassin's first transformation? I mean, it does take a lot of pent up anger to transform into the assassin the first time."

"Yes, you're right. Even Mars and Venus have the ability but not enough anger to do such a thing."

"I don't know Jedeite... Mars did expel a very large explosion of anger on her first day there at Hogwarts. That was an assassin's attack, and all her negative emotions fuelled it. I'd say that if she concentrated all that into the transformation, then she'd be able to pull it off. Besides it only needs to be fuelled the first time. After that it's like the transformation of the Sailor Brats."

"Let's just hope she never works that out." said a very pail Jedeite.

That night, Ten minuets before the girls have to leave.

Rei and Mina were chatting happily to Harry, Ron, Hermione and the rest of the Gryffindors that turned up to bid them a temporary farewell.

Hotaru however was spending as much time as possible with Draco, because she knew it would be a long time before she saw him again, and even if he didn't know it, she still really liked him... a lot.

Sighing sadly, Hotaru hugged him tight and smiled softly, "You better contact me or fear my wrath." she grinned, nudging the communicator in his chest pocket.

"Just try and stop Me." wrapping his arms around his best friend, Draco pulled her closer still.

Stepping back, Hotaru smiled sadly, before waving one last time to him and going over to say bye to the rest of her friends...

Setsuna stood off to the side smiling sadly, Black in dog form, beside her. Eventually she called Rei, Mina and Hotaru, over to the carriage, and each girl got in, followed by Darien, Rini, Helios, and Oliver.

Most were surprised to learn that Oliver was going with the 3 Gryffindors, but they eventually got over it...

"BYE GUYS! SEE YOU SOON!" Rei, Mina and Hotaru called out unanimously, waving good bye until the carriage was out of site.

"Ok, we are going to stop the carriage just outside the school boundaries, and we're using the time gates to drop you each off on your planets. Oliver, you'll be going to Venus on a diplomatic matter. And once you're done, you can stay there as a vacation before you shall accompany Mina's family in Prince Form to the Moon, the day before The Sailor Soldiers have to escort the students to the Moon Palace." Setsuna informed continued, "Darien and Helios... You will of course accompany Rini to the Moon and you two," She said, turning to Rei and Hotaru, "Shall be going to your home planets for a while... I have business on Pluto to take care of my self so I will come get you all when it's time... Remember time moves differently on your planets than it would here." Setsuna received nods from the rest of them, so she stopped the carriage, and everyone got out.

After transforming, Pluto swung the time staff around, creating a portal to the time gates, and they all walked through.
Should I end it here? Or do you guys want an extra long chapter.
Ok ok you deserve it for reviewing so much, and I did promise more writing if you did that so...here goes nothing.
In the Time gates.
"Ok everyone... First stop... Venus! Mina, Oliver... transform into Senshi form and Prince Form. The rest of you need to wait here... DON'T go through any doors if you don't want to get lost in the time stream!" she warned with a smile as Mina transformed into Eternal Sailor Venus, and Oliver transformed into Prince Oliverio. They left with Pluto through the time gates, which locked securely behind them.

"So now what do we do?"

"Wait I guess..., oh well, get comfy... we don't know how long Puu will be..." sighed Rini, as she rested into Helios's chest. Instinctively his arms wrapped around her and he laid his head on top of hers.

Nods are seen running around the group.

On Venus.

Eternal Sailor Venus, Prince Oliverio and Sailor Pluto stepped out of the portal to be confronted by cheering crowds, and adoring smiles.

"Welcome home daughter." smiled none other than the goddess of love herself.

"Mother!" Mina exclaimed rushing to her mothers open arms. Her father, King Luthandor, wrapped them both up in a large bear hug and smiled,

"You young lady, have some serious explaining to do. But first..." he turned to Prince Oliverio and smiled, "Greetings Prince of Earth, to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit." he shook hands with Oliver whom in turn smiled and bowed,

"I'm here to set up a possible trade between the Crystal Palace, and Venus. Pluto has informed me, that after we are done, I am to stay until she returns. I believe we shall all be going to the Moon Kingdom for the students' arrival."

"Yes. Yes indeed. Very well, we shall get to the matter immediately. I see no reason why not, if it is only to the Crystal palace..." nodded the King, turning and looking at Pluto.

"My lord. Forgive the short visit, but these two are not the only ones who require transportation. I must return to the gates immediately, but we shall have longer time to converse at the ball for the arrival of the students on the moon. I shall have to fetch your daughter to help take them there though... I hope you don't mind too much."

"Well I do mind Sailor Pluto, but if it is your will and the Queens. Then I see no reason why not. Goodbye for now."

"Good bye my lord. Mi-lady. Sailor Venus. Prince Oliverio." she said nodding her head to each in turn, before vanishing through the portal once more.

"I believe we should return to the castle, don't you? There is a ball in honour of your arrival tomorrow night... I think you'll wish for some rest. I KNOW time travel can kill energy levels." smiled Aphrodite as she let go of her daughter and moved to her husband's side.

Smiling happily, Sailor Venus nodded, and tugged on Prince Oliverio's sleeve. They followed the royals into the carriage, before they took off to the palace.

Back at the Time gates.

Pluto returned and smiled At Rini, "Ok Small Lady, time to go meet your grandmother. Helios. Endymion. Come along, I haven't got all night... er...day... er whatever it is on your planets." she joked lightly, before escorting the three through the time gates.

Again the doors closed and locked, leaving now only Hotaru and Rei, "Lets transform so we can be ready to go when she gets back."

"Right"

The Moon Palace.

Queen Selenity stood tall and proud before the throne as the portal opened in which she would see her Son-in-law, her Granddaughter, and her granddaughter's soon-to-be husband. Many nobles had gathered in the Grand Hall for the arrival of the king, prince and princess.

First Endymion stepped through, and bowed respectively before hugging the queen like any would a mother. Next stepped in Pluto, who bowed low with a mysterious smile on her lips. She informed all that she could not stay again, and would leave once Princess Usagi –Rini-, and her fiancé Helios came through.

It was a few minuets before Helios stepped through, with Rini at his side, his right arm wrapped around her waist as they walked in to the hall. Pluto said a quick goodbye and left, "Queen Selenity. It's an honour to finally meet you again...In the realm of the living." Helios smiled as he released his hold on Rini's waist and bowed.

"Yes it is nice isn't it." the queens face showed pure amusement as she answered her soon to be grandson-in-law, "Rise Helios, you are the guardian of the dream world. We are equals. Now then I do believe this is my very loved granddaughter. It's wonderful to finally see you in person." smiled the Queen, taking two steps to Rini and hugging her.

"Grandmother? Oh god I've wanted to meet you for SO long!" laughed Rini, hugging her back with complete delight. The queen smiled and moved back to get a full look of her.

"You are just like your mother was you know that? Full of life and love. Always trusting, and very beautiful." she added on as an afterthought. Blushing, Rini looked down.

"I'll never be good enough to compare with Mother," looking up again she grinned, "but I can always try can't I?" this made the Queen chuckle,

"You'll never know just how much like her you really are. But come now, I know you must be tired. All three of you shall be shown to your rooms"

The Time Gates Again.

Pluto had once again returned and had told Sailor Mars that she would have to go next. So leaving Saturn alone, though promising to be extra quick, Pluto and Mars once again disappeared through the gates.

On Mars.

Sailor Mars stepped out alone from her portal. Pluto had told her she couldn't go through, because she had to get back to Hotaru, so now she was being hugged by two very happy parents, and being in the centre of a cheering crowd in the court yard of the Fire palace.

"Hey kiddo good to have you back!" laughed Ares, hugging his daughter tight as well as his wife.

"Good to be back papa." Rei smiled softly as they made their way inside.

And We Go Back To The Time Gates… -Again.

Pluto stepped through the portal and walked over to her charge. "Saturn. You do know I am unable to go with you to your home correct?" Hotaru smiled and nodded slowly,

"Yes Pluto, I know, you have your own business to attend to. Why don't I just travel home through the shadow realm?"

"NO! I will not allow you to enter there alone. I swore to your mother and father, that I would never let you."

"Um...it's too late for that Pluto. I already travelled via shadow realm this morning. It's easy, and it was weird at first, but I got used to it instantly. Relax P." giggled Sailor Saturn at Pluto's white face.

"Do you enjoy scaring people Princess? Or am I only checking up on you at the wrong times?" laughed a voice from the mist.

Out stepped a cloaked figure, looking much like a dementor, though if you looked closer, you could see the cloak was actually made of shadows. The 'being' held an eerie aura around it, and it carried a deadly looking Scythe in its right hand, which was covered by the cloak.

"Brother! Is it you Death!" exclaimed a shocked Hotaru happily

"I'm remembered!" said the figure, mock enthusiasm coating his voice, "Hello little sister. How is my angel doing? You've been my top destroyer lately, what with all the Youma you kill." he laughed, reaching his left hand up, and pulling away the hood to reveal a rather hansom young man, looking no more than 25. He had black hair, with purple highlights like Hotaru, but his eyes were a coal black. Usually they would be emotionless and empty, but right now they were filled with obvious happiness and mirth.

"Delano!" laughed Hotaru, flying into her brother at such a speed, that he almost lost his balance; he began to laugh, when she hugged him ferociously.

"I see I am missed as well." he released the scythe which just hovered in mid air. Hugging his little sister back, Delano smiled and laughed openly. Pluto just looked on in happiness and amusement. It had been centuries since Death had smiled let alone laughed openly... and about time too. >The baka took long enough.> inwardly she laughed when she heard Hotaru and Delano's voices float into her mind,

>WE HEARD THAT!>


Ok I gave you some extra in that chapy! See reviewing pays off doesn't it. Oh and sorry about the delay. School has been hell, and we just had service week, which has given my hands, like, too many blisters to count. They HURT! Lol but you don't wanna know that. So tell me if you like it.

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