Well things are looking like they may wrap up quicker than planned but either way I hope you all have enjoyed it. My reasons for delayed updates are: computer died so am on borrowed time with my husband's ; work is really busy and that is normally when I write; someone has mentioned that I have stolen a character( which I did not as far as I am concerned. I never heard of or read the work of the author that I have apparently taken a character from) and that I had given incorrect credit but again as far as I know is correct so that kinda killed my insperation.

But I hope that you will all enjoy the rest of the story however long it may be.

chapter 8: Vacation and couples

Thanks giving passed quickly and slowly became winter. Serenity tried to put on a smile whenever someone came to visit even though everyone knew that she could barely keep herself awake. Even with the Senshi back to being full thanks to Naru, Shingo, Motoki, and Makoto stepping up, Serenity was still needed at most battles and with the baby's due date quickly approaching her energy reserves were dropping.

Endymion sat watching his wife sleep, he didn't want to wake her but the news that Shingo had reported from the last attack couldn't be kept from her. So he sat waiting for her to wake. She was for once slept peacefully and seemed to be getting more energy. With a start Serenity sat up bolt right, well as bolt right as you can when close to six months pregnant,

"Shh...hush. It's alright I am here," Endymion said wrapping his arms around her to comfort her.

"They're dead aren't they? The Tsukinos were killed tonight weren't they?"

"I am afraid so, Shingo will be moving in with Motoki for now and once this war is settled we will have him come live with us." Serenity nodded as silent tears fell for her mother. The mother who was powerless against the man that ... she couldn't even bring herself to think it.

"Endy, is she up?" Whispered Travis. "Oh, good you are up sis. Listen I just had the best idea especially with the news that came in tonight you two need a get away and I know the perfect place."

"What are you going on about, bro?" Serenity asked between sniffles.

"Visiting the sun! It is beautiful in the winter and you haven't been there in over a thousand years. Plus it isn't like dad would let anything happen to any of you. The Senshi, Starlights and I can take care of the Earth for a little while without you. Dad said he would come and get you as well so that you don't have to waste any energy." He paused looking expectantly at the couple. "Come on, I think it would really perk you up and help you refill that energy reserve of yours."

"Alright, if it is ok with Endy we will go."

"That sounds perfect to me.Let King Orion know that we will be coming for a visit. Oh and what was that about the Starlights?"

"They just arrived tonight as well." Travis answered before another voice interupted.

"No need to have him tell me Endy, my boy, I heard the whole thing. We can leave as soon as you two are ready... oh and don't worry about packing your rooms are still there from the Silver Millenium and so all you need bring is your selves." Endymion looked to Serenity and she nodded. With a wave of the Solar King's hand Travis was left alone in the room.

>>>>>>Tokyo

Usagi and her senshi weren't doing much better than her mother. Being younger their powers hadn't fully matured so appart from the Quartette the group was near exhaustion. Usagi sighed even Naru, Shingo and Motoki seemed to have more energy than the future senshi. Rolling over in bed she had to smile at how her Aunts and Uncles were slowly becoming couples.

Motoki and Naru were slowly becoming closer and closer, especially since becoming senshi. Usagi laugghed as she remembered how Motoki was becoming like a tuxedo mask for Naru in battle. The spark was there, it wouldn't be long till they were engaged.

Shingo and Solana were starting to notice each other. When it came to those two the age difference was nothing and the distance was going to be gone soon with Shingo being orphaned and going to live with Serenity and Endymion.

Makoto and Nephlite were together already thanks to the tests. Minako, although no longer a senshi, was with her knight Malachite and they already had a child with another on the way.

The Starlights arrived last night in Boston. Seiya and Astra would soon meet up and begin dating. Taiki and Trista were already closer than either would admit.

Haruka and Michelle, well what can be said about their relationship; howerver unknown to any in this time except maybe Trista, Yaten would end up taking on both as a family. And together the three of them would have a large family before long with both Haruka and Michelle having triplets in the next few years.

Hotaru and Travis were closer than anyone else wanted but they would soon be expecting, she had yet to tell Hotaru that little secret. With a little chuckle Usagi drifted off to sleep.