Discalimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, or it's characters. Mizuki and any new names mentioned that do not appear in the Manga/Anime are Fan Made characters by moi! All other rights go to Naoko Takeuchi

Here is the second chapter to SMNG! I hope you enjoy and I'll keep this blurb to a minimum!(: R&R everyone! Happy reading.~

Chapter 2: Family Ties

The group of 9 young people gathered around the dining room table staring at a table full of delicious, steaming food. Makoto rubbed her forehead and sighed in relief. Usagi wanted to make steak, baked potatoes and a desert. Unfortunately, Usagi had no idea how to cook a steak perfectly or make a proper desert. Makoto ended up making most of the meal, but she was glad to help. Minako had Mizuki in her arms and was feeding her from a bottle. Seiya waited until everyone else had gotten their food to get his. For a few moments everyone munched in silence and finally Seiya was relieved of the cold glares Machiru and Haruka trained on him since they walked in the door.

Usagi broke the silence when she turned to Minako and asked: "How are your auditions going, Minako?"

"Good so far, but I haven't received any notifications of acceptance yet..." She trailed off but hid her sadness with a warm smile. "But I'm sure I will get in some day if I keep trying." Mizuki was sound asleep again in Minako's arms.

They all continued to eat in silence, no one spoke a word. As Haruka and Machiru finished they stood and bid the rest good night. Heading towards the front door Machiru gave one last warning look at Seiya and disappeared with Haruka.

"It's like they are trying to scare me into doing something stupid," Seiya muttered exasperated by the two Senshi.

"They are just keeping an eye on you," Ami murmured and finished chewing the bit of steak she held in her mouth. "Now that Crystal Tokyo's future is changed, they want to ensure that it isn't swayed anymore."

"They feel like if you screw up, it could ruin it for all of us." Rei nodded and sighed. "I don't think they should be so hard on you though, I mean we all trust you with Usagi. We know you will take care of her and Mizuki."

"She's right, we trust you Seiya." Makoto nodded. Minako smiled at the ex-Idol and cooed at the sleeping girl in her arms.

"That's reassuring," Seiya murmured and looked down into his lap.

Usagi reached over and placed a hand on his knee, a soft smile lighting her pale face. Seiya looked at her and his heart melted at the sight of her caring cerulean eyes. He guessed as long as Usagi and the others believed he could do this, he wouldn't need to worry himself over the Outer Senshi's hatred of him. He smiled back, but it faltered in worry. Usagi sighed and stood, clearing away the dishes from the table. The other's helped her and Minako passed Mizuki to Seiya. Seiya rocked the sleeping girl in his arms and stared softly down at her. He really hoped that she would grow up with a normal life, and not have to fight like they all had. He wanted her to grow up without knowing the cruel parts of being a Senshi. But something in the back of his mind made his heart ache with the truth. Fate was a cruel thing, and it would not take mercy on such an innocent child. Seiya vowed to himself to dissuade fate as long as he was still breathing.

The farewell of the four remaining girls brought Seiya from his thoughts. He murmured good night and stroked Mizuki's cheek with his thumb. Usagi stood behind him and rubbed his shoulders. He looked up at her with a faint smile, but his eyes betrayed his thoughts. Usagi sighed and leaned down to kiss his forehead. "Don't worry Seiya, I don't think anything will come to disrupt the peace for a long while... I feel like we are looking at a long life of quiet serenity."

"How can you be so sure? You haven't witnessed the things I have seen Usagi..." He trailed off and returned his gaze to Mizuki. "Galaxia may have been the most terrible thing in existence at that time, but I just can't shake this feeling that something much darker, much more evil is lurking beneath the shadows."

Usagi knelt down beside him and stared up into his eyes, forcing him to look at her. "For tonight, let's not worry about our future, or our friends. Okay? Tonight, let's just be normal for once." Seiya sighed but nodded. The two of them stood and walked side by side to Mizuki's room. Seiya gently laid the still sleeping girl in her crib and gave one last loving glance before turning to the first love he ever had. Usagi leaned against the doorway, a soft smile of innocent upon her lips, but a burning desire lighting her cerulean eyes. Seiya smirked and pulled Usagi against him by her waist. He leaned down and resumed the kiss they had that was disrupted earlier that day. Usagi wrapped her arms around his neck and giggled. Seiya ran his hands down her back, and to her legs were he suddenly lifted her legs around his waist. Usagi gave a soft moan and locked her eyes with his.

This would be the first time in 9 months the two had touched each other since finding out about Mizuki's impending arrival. Slowly Seiya carried Usagi to their bedroom and sat her on the bed. Pushing her onto her back he crawled over her, supporting himself with his hands and knees as he rained endless kisses upon her lips and neck. Usagi murmured something, but Seiya ignored it, he was to busy working on getting that pesky sundress off the woman below him. He had succeeded with getting the dress half way up her body when she stopped him. Seiya looked down at her, his hands lingering above her stomach.

"Seiya, thank you. Thank you for everything you have ever done for me. I don't think I would have ever survived that battle against Galaxia if it wasn't for you believing in me... I can't believe how much I was blind to you. How much of your love I never saw... but I see it now, in your eyes. And I love you too, Seiya. With all my heart." Usagi felt a tear rush down her cheek as she gazed up at Seiya. Once she saw Seiya as only a friend, someone she wanted to understand. And even their their respected groups tried to keep them apart, and Mamoru was gone... taken by Galaxia, Seiya was the only one who understood how she truly felt. And why she felt the need to solve a problem without fighting. Even her closest friends, didn't understand her like Seiya did. Maybe that's why she loved him now, because in even the toughest of moments where their relationship was strained she could believe in him believing in her.

Seiya reached up and swiped the tear away and kissed her cheek. "Don't cry Usagi, you have no reason to shed tears right now. I am here to protect you, and I wont be going anywhere, I promise you." He murmured and kissed her full on the lips. It took a moment, but he finally relieved he petite girl of her dress. He smiled down at her and began to undress himself. With a pile of clothes at the foot of the bed, the two beings consumated their love beneath the ceiling of their own home. Their child, a result of the first time they ever made love, slept soundlessly and peacefully in her crib. An hour or so later, Usagi and Seiya were fast asleep, cuddle in each others arms as the dusk turned into night and night faded into dawn.

~Meanwhile Across town~

Haruka placed her hands tightly on the steering wheel as the two Soldiers sped across town. They had been driving for two hours now, the windows rolled down and the lighted street speeding past the sleek red vehicle. Haruka stared straight ahead, clear frustration in her blue eyes. Machiru looked over to her partner and side. She tilted her head towards her open window and rested her head on her hand. Her medium length blue hair billowed out into the cool night air, sending a chill down the mature woman's back. A soft Classical Violin song played on the radio, but Haruka roughly shut the radio off and gripped the steering wheel again, gripping it to the point her knuckles were turning white. Machiru looked once more at Haruka and sighed. She reached across the confined space and placed her hand on Haruka's shoulder. Almost instantly the Soldier's tensed body began to relax. Haruka loved and hated how much she was affected by a simple touch from Machiru.

Haruka glanced at the woman from the corner of her eye and sighed. "What?" She breathed softly, however the tenseness she was once consumed by still lingered in her voice.

"Let's not worry about it right now, okay Haruka?" Machiru asked softly, knowing that the blonde tomboy would understand her meaning.

"That bastard has ruined the future of this planet... how can I not worry about it?" Haruka muttered and gritted her teeth against the thought of that black haired outsider sitting on a thrown beside their Princess. Even the thought of not seeing Chibiusa inherit the throne and that impostor Princess, Mizuki inherit it made Haruka's bones grate with anger.

"The future is never set in stone, you know that. Just because Pluto saw the future of Usagi and Mamoru doesn't mean that that was our true future, it was just a glimpse."

"It was written, Machiru and you know that. The Moon Princess was destined to be with the Earth Prince, since the beginning of the two Kingdoms. Its how they keep their harmony and peace."

"Have you ever thought if our Princess ever actually wanted to have that same future?"

"She did until Seiya and those damn lights came around," Harkua spat. Machiru squeezed her hand on her partner's shoulder and sighed.

"If you continue to worry about this, and not think about other things... like..." she trailed off and untied the top of her halter top, letting the fabric fall down and tease Haruka with the hint of the smaller woman's breasts. "This, then we aren't gonna have a fun night." Machiru taunted and folded her arms across her chest, looking out the window.

Haruka pulled up into the parking garage of their apartment, for the first time in the fourteen they had circled these streets. Haruka allowed her eyes to trail towards the slim blue-haired girl, eyeing the hint of cleavage on her chest. Haruka bit her lower lip and averted her gaze sharply, a blushing rising in her cheeks. She suddenly felt a hand touching her thigh and the sensation caused her body to stiffen in anticipation.

"So are you gonna continue to worry about that?" Machiru whispered, having moved closer to the blonde girl, her breath was warm against Haruka's neck.

"Worry about what?" Haruka gulped and tried not to move. Machiru was always the one to initiate these kinds of things in public places. And Haruka was weak against this blue-eyed woman next to her.

"That's what I wanted to hear," Machiru murmured and nipped at Haruka's exposed neck. Haruka tilted her head and closed her eyes, allowing Machiru to do what ever she liked. It was late enough that no one should be able to hear them, in this car. The parking garage was pretty much deserted, a graveyard full of working cars.

~The Next Morning~

Usagi woke up early and kissed Seiya's forehead before sliding out of bed and dressing in a pair of shorts and a blue and white striped tank top. The previous night Makoto had invited Usagi out to lunch with the other girls at their favourite cafe. She left a note for Seiya on the bed-side table beside him and headed towards Mizuki's room. The small child looked over at the door as Usagi entered and giggled happily. Usagi smiled down at her, a mother's love warming the blonde girls cheeks and heart. She picked Mizuki up and dressed her in a pink dress with matching booties. Chibiusa would always wear pink... Usagi shook the thought from her head. Mizuki was her daughter now, her future. Not Chibiusa. She sighed and hugged her child gently against her chest. Mizuki didn't make a sound but closed her eyes against the feeling of her mother's bosom.

Usagi left the room and crept across the carpet floors of their one-story home. She got to the door and slipped a pair of flip flops on, so that she wouldn't have to put Mizuki down to put her sneakers or sandals on. She opened the door and was caressed by the late morning's breeze. Their home faced to the west, so the front walk way was shrouded in shadows still. Usagi and the sparkly eyed Mizuki were glad to be warmed by the early sun's rays after the brief walk in the shadows.

The Cafe was about 9 blocks away from their home. She ignored the single car they owned, leaving it in case Seiya would need it for anything while she was gone. Usagi was glad that she could walk though, since Mizuki was born she hadn't been able to get out much. She was just glad it was summer, but in two and half months, she would have to repeat her first year of High School. At least Minako had to repeat with her. Usagi sighed and rubbed Mizuki's back. Mizuki's dark shrouded eyes trailed over the scenery, oogling and cooing at everything. Cars and people pasted by the lone blonde, but Usagi paid them no mind. She was lost in thought, about her shattered future. It was so uncertain now, and it kind of scared her. She hugged her child closer and looked down at the sidewalk as she continued on her way to the Cafe.

A young woman stopped Usagi and commented on how cute that the little girl looked in her pink dress. Usagi smiled and thanked the woman before continuing on her way. It took her about 20 minutes to get there, walking at the slow pace she was. She entered the Cafe and was greeted by four smiling faces.

"Good morning Usagi and Mizuki!" The all said in unison. Usagi smiled back, effectively hiding her concern for the future with the warm movement of her lips. She scooted in next to Minako who took Mizuki from her arms.

"We went ahead and ordered you the Orange soda you love to drink," Rei mentioned with a smile. Almost on cue, a cute waiter dropped the girl's sodas off and went on his merry way to tend the other tables. Only one table was filled at the moment, an older couple enjoyed their Sunday morning with a breakfast and coffee. Minako and Ami busied themselves with Mizuki, who seemed to be able to capture the attention of anyone with her adorable giggle.

"She laughs a lot like you do, Usagi," Ami murmured and brushed the little girl's short black hair.

"But she looks mostly like Seiya," Minako commented and Rei agreed with her.

"Wait till her eyes turn colours, they will look exactly like Usagi's." Makoto claimed and Ami agreed with her. Usagi sipped at her soda and listened to the girls comment on Mizuki's features. One comment however made Usagi blush and turn her gaze up to the group.

It was Minako who mentioned this question: "I wonder if her boob's will be big like Star Fighter's or small like Usagi's..."

"Would that even count for Star Fighter if it was Seiya who, you know... was the father?" Ami murmured with her own slight blush.

"Minako..." Usagi groaned but couldn't help but chuckle. It was so refreshing to be able to spend time with her friends once again. She really hadn't done much in the 9 months she carried Mizuki. She was shrouded with shame and hid in her house, only showing up for school, and mostly half the day before returning home to her mother's waiting arms. Her dad would have killed Mamoru for what happened to Usagi, but he was in a foreign country on a buisness trip and wasn't aware the Usagi had a kid, or that Usagi and Mamoru broke up and Mamoru wasn't the father.

"What? It's a genuine question I've had since you found out about Mizuki," Minako muttered innocently and fiddled with the hem of her shirt. "I even asked Setsuna and Hotaru but they wouldn't tell me. Seems like the outer Senshi still haven't warmed up to little Mizuki yet."

"It did seem like they were hiding something though," Rei mentioned and looked down at her lap.

"Yeah they did, Setsuna seemed like she had seen something terrifying when Hotaru and her got back." Ami nodded.

"They were hiding something?" Usagi whispered and rubbed her forehead. Mizuki must have sensed the downward spiral of mood in the building and was laughing and playing with Minako's hair.

"I think I might have to go see them..." Usagi murmured and sipped the last bit of her soda.

"Go see who?" A familiar voice murmured near their table. All five heads snapped up and Mizuki giggled even more, not paying attention to the voice at all.

"Seiya..." Usagi smiled and scooted over on the booth to let her love sit next to her.

"I found your note and thought it would be nice to come and see what hangin' with you girl's was like in a Cafe. Are you all as crazy as you were in School and other public places?" Seiya teased and received some chuckles and groans from the girls.

"We are not crazy!" Rei muttered and folded her arms across her chest, giving him a 'hmmf' and looking away.

"Rei..." Ami murmured and hung her head. "We are a bit crazy."

"Ami! You traitor!" Minako whimpered and grieved the accusation with Rei. Makoto, Ami, Usagi and Seiya all laughed at their dramatic realization.

"So who do you need to go see Dumpling?" Seiya asked again and placed a hand on Usagi's.

"Oh... Setsuna and Hotaru... there was somethings I wanted to ask them concerning our future." She murmured and twirled the straw in the ice left in the glass before her. Seiya squeezed his hand on hers and looked at her with an understanding gaze.

"Do you really think that would be wise?" Seiya wondered aloud.

"Seiya if you had a future written out for you, something that you know for sure will happen no matter what, and all that changes wouldn't you want to know what it would look like too?" Rei asked, the other girls nodding and looked at the ex-Idol.

"I suppose I would, but I just think the future should be left untold, because it's not written in stone and can change. All I know is, I have a future with Usagi and Mizuki and all of you. Previously I knew that my future would either contain my death, or returning to Kinmoku with my Princess and Healer and Maker and recreating our home world. But now its completely changed and now my future is here on Earth. If we know and expect our futures to be written in stone, something is bound to happen and change that."

"He has a point," another familiar voice sounded. The group looked up and saw Setsuna, dressed in a purple suit and little Hotaru next to her, dressed in a white blouse and a pleated red skirt.

"Setsuna, Hotaru! I'm so glad you guys made it back safely," Usagi commented with a relieved smile.

"Is that Mizuki?" Hotaru asked and stepped closer, leaning over the table to look at the tiny girl. Mizuki looked back, staring into Hotaru's lilac eyes. "She looks so innocent..." Hotaru murmured with wide eyes.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Seiya asked suddenly.

"It's a harmless adjective to describes this precious life," Setsuna answered.

"Didn't seem to harmless..." Seiya muttered and trailed off.

I hate to leave it off at such a point but, I do love cliff hangers. XD The next chapter may not be up till early next week! Sorry in advanced! Don't forget to leave a review of your thoughts. :3 I wanna know if I am actually doin' a good job here. ^^" Thanks for following and favoriting this story too!(: