Spirit-I'm puting this out early cause i'll be busy after school. hope you all enjoy it.

Tenshi-not much goes on this chap. it's basically how Minako and Hotaru start out in Domino. they'll meet the other characters in the next chappy.

Diclaimer- i claim no ownership to Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh, or Practical Magic.

Pairings- Hotaru/Yami Marik, Steven(oc)/Minako/Yami

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Marik looked at her questionably. It was clear he didn't really believe that. With another sigh, the violet eyed girl gave him a comforting smile. "I promise I'll come back." before he could say anything however, she was gone.

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"Hotaru! Hotaru wake up!" came Minako's loud ringing voice. The violet eyed girl opened her eyes and quickly moved away, rubbing her ear. Could the blonde haired girl yell any louder? Then she remembered their experiment.

"So what happened? Did I disappear?" She asked.

Minako shook her head. "No, you stayed here the whole time. Why? Did you go back to that Shower Elm or whatever it's called."

"Shadow Realm, and yeah I did go back."

"Maybe it is just a dream then." Hotaru found that hard to believe. She felt everything that touched her there. The pain of her falling onto Marik, the lavender eyed guy picking her up, or when he held her. Remembering that she began to blush. Never had she been that close to a boy before, unless they were beating her up. But still this was way different. She suddenly felt like she was being watched. Turning she saw her blonde haired sister merely four inches from her face with a sly grin on. "W-what is it?"

"You saw that boy again didn't you?"

"Yeah, he kind of lives there."

"But something happened didn't it. You started blushing, and you never blush. So what happened? Do you like him or something?"

Hotaru glared at her sister then got out of bed. "Does it matter? He's just a dream probably anyways." with that she stocked out of the room. Minako watched her go a little sadly. She wished her sister would confide in her more. After years of the two being harassed and picked on by the other kids, Hotaru became distant and some what cold. She was still her feisty, mischievous, yet caring self at times. But when it came to her feelings she just pushed everyone away.

With a sigh, Minako got up and began packing a few last minute things. They were leaving for Domino today, that was one thing to look forward to. Instantly she forgot about the whole ordeal with her sister and began imaging all the friends she'd make. Unlike her sister, Minako hardly ever let anything get her down. No matter what she had to be strong, if not for herself, than for Hotaru. It was just her way of proving that you still could be happy.

When she was finished she grabbed the bag and went downstairs. Setsuna was waiting for her at the front door. The blue eyed girl wondered where her two other guardians had gone. Setsuna just smiled and ushered her out the door. The car that the girls shared was already out of the garage and was filled with their things. With some effort the blonde put the last of her bags in the trunk before closing it. Footsteps drew her attention and she found all her guardians were standing their behind her.

Hotaru was now by her side. "They said they had a surprise for us." she whispered. Minako rose a brow but said nothing.

"Alright girls, since we won't be there to monitor you, we have someone that will." Michiru said.

"What? You guys got us a roommate? I thought it was only a two bed-room apartment!" Minako cried, she didn't want a babysitter. She was 17 for crying out loud!

Suddenly both girls blinked when they heard a "meow." Haruka grinned and brought out a white cat with blue eyes. Oddly it had a crescent moon on it's forehead. Both girls remained quiet for a moment then squealed. They never had a pet before. Well once Hotaru brought home a frog and many other weird little creatures, but they didn't let her keep them. Minako took the cat into her arms and listened to it purr as her sister scratched it behind the ears.

"His name is Artemis. He'll be living with you guys now."

"Artemis? Isn't that a girl's name?" Minako asked, cuddling with the cat.

Michiru shook her head. "It can be a guys or girls name. Plus there are no male gods for the moon so we picked this one."

"It sounded more manlier." Haruka pointed out. The two laughed and put the cat in the kennel Michiru handed them. After putting their new pet in the car the two sisters turned to their guardians and frowned. Things were going to be so different without them. The two would have to get used to cooking and cleaning on their own. Of course those weren't the reasons why they were sad.

They had grown up with these women, ever since their mother died when they were five. Their mother had the same curse on her, but ended up falling in love with their dad. In the end however, the curse won and the two's father as killed in a car accident. A few months later, their mother died of a broken heart. That was how they came to live with these three. They were their mothers best and only friends. They had no other family.

Minako and Hotaru hugged the three good-bye. They would surely miss them. Haruka ruffled the girl's hair, while Michiru kissed them each on the forehead. When they got to Setsuna, the woman hugged them both tightly and handed them the keys to the car. She had been keeping the keys locked up, ever since the two took the car out for a joy ride. Not only were they punished, but Haruka was as well. The two other women knew she had some kind of influence on the girls.

"Drive safely you two. Call us when you arrive there."

Minako nodded. "We will. Take care of everything for us. We still want this house after you three."

"That means no crashing your bike into it Haruka-papa!" Hotaru called as she got in the car.

"Nani? I only did that once."

"Twice!" shouted both girls. Minako started the vehicle up and looked at the three and the house one last time. "Love you!"

"Love you too. Bye!" her sister called. Their guardians waved to them as they pulled away from the house. Getting onto the main road, the two started the four hour drive to Domino city.

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"Good-bye Shiloh, and hello Domino!" Minako cried as she set her stuff down in the small living room. They had finally arrived to their new apartment. It looked so. . . white. Hotaru came in with Artemis and arched an eyebrow at the place. This definitely would not do. Neither girl really liked,. . the plainness of the place. "Oh Taru-chan, this has got to go."

Hotaru nodded and set her stuff down. They got all their stuff out of the car and placed it in a circle around them. All but Artemis was finally set in place. The girls went in the middle of the circle and put there hands together. They were thankful Michiru and Setsuna had taught them this spell awhile back. Now they could finally put it to use.

Both whispered a quick prayer to the Gods and elements. Then they began. "Home was lost, home was found. Let this spell we work be sound. Let our hearts not ache for home, let us not let our pain roam. This new place is where we'll stay, let us not wish to run away. Hope and love is abound, let us love this place we found!"

Upon opening their eyes the sisters smiled. Everything was out of their boxes and bags and had been placed all where it should be. Candles were set on tables and pictures hung on the walls. Hotaru's lamps lit up the room as Minako's favorite CD played on the stereo in the living room. The scents of lavender and vanilla filled the small apartment. Yep, this was definitely like home. The only things missing were Haruka's yelling at the tv, Setsuna's sewing machine going, and Michiru's violin music.

"Well I think we've out done ourselves." Hotaru said, letting their cat out of his kennel.

Minako nodded. "Yeah. Now then, since we're done with this place. We should go set up the shop and open it up."

"Today? But we just got here." the violet eyed girl said.

"I know, but I'm just to hyper to sit in here and do nothing. Please Taru-chan!" Hotaru rolled her eyes. She knew her sister hated sitting for long periods of time and the car ride was now taking it's toll.

"Fine, just let me change first."

"Yeah!"

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The girls looked around the quaint little shop. It was perfect for them! Selves and bins were already set up. The counter was at the back and even already had a cash register. Their guardians must have left it for them. Looking at each other, the two smiled and began getting to work. Minako was given the task of sweeping and dusting while her sister brought in the loads of boxes and began to stack the products on the shelves already cleaned.

People began to pass by the shop and looked in on the girls. No one came in yet though since they were still closed. Still the two wanted to hurry so they could get to the real work. The blonde haired girl sighed as she emptied the dust pan into the waste basket. "This place needs some decorations."

"Like what?" Hotaru asked, opening the rest of the curtains to let all the sunlight through.

"I don't know. Made some ivy painted on the ceiling or something."

Hotaru looked over. "Minako-chan that would take to long, and the people would surely see us if we used magic." a grin spread across her sisters face.

"How could they when you didn't even see it?" Hotaru arched a brow then looked up at the ceiling. There a green webbing of paint stretched across it. She looked back down in shock.

"How did you do that? We don't know any spells that work that quickly." Minako's grin grew and she pulled out her hand made spell book.

Opening it up to a page, she explained. "All I had to do was recite this spell and it was done. I did it while you went out to get the boxes. Here you try one." she said and handed over the book. Hotaru looked through it. These were all just reciting spells. Ever simple, and very easy. Smiling she found the one she wanted. Saying the spell in Latin the trimmings around the windows and doors became a matching green to the vines. Even the shelves had changed color.

"Much better. Now we really look like an herb shop. Hey it's almost one, wanna open up now?" Minako asked. Her sister nodded and the two put on their aprons. Going over the blonde switched the sign to Open and unlocked the door to their new life in Domino.

Spirit-yeah, not much, but it's just moving things along. i didn't automatically want to move them into school this chap.

Tenshi-well hopefully we'll see you thrusday.

Spirit-we will! i swear i'll get that chap out even if it kills me.

Tenshi-ever notice how your swears never really work.

Spirit-bite me! anyways Please Review. Ja ne

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