Lita knew in her heart that she had found the peace that she had been searching for since before her death on the Moon. She had been happy then, but there had been something missing. At the end of it all, the Jovian soldier princess, who had just begun to discover and explore the happiness she had found, lost everything. It was as if the Universe itself had been mocking her. To show her love and passion and everything beautiful to have it all ripped away. Thrown into the winds of time and lost to the darkness of evil. Still a small part of her never gave up hope.

A millennia later, and Lita finds herself lost in the magic if the man she loves. Several weeks had passed since Lita and Nephrite had found their way back to each other. She had hoped that the others would be happy for her, but Mina and Rei were hardheaded and only allowed a grudging truce to be called. They would fight with Darien's generals to protect the world, but they refused to fall in love with their soul mates again.

"Nate, are you sure?" Lita asked. The tall man looked up at her and smiled from where he was crouched and settling her precious plants into a sturdy box.

"Sweetheart." Nephrite smiled, quick hands securing her plants. "I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want you living with me. You've already accepted my proposal. Why shouldn't we consolidate?"

He stood and pulled her to him, grinning as she willing went into his arms. Missing his kiss Lita tilted her face up to his, heart cherishing the feel of his lips over hers. On her left hand a band sparkled in the mid morning light. A large oval pink diamond winked while two round emeralds hugged each side. It was the colors of her planetary house.

"I know." She smiled before sighing. "I just hope it doesn't drive a wedge between the rest of them."

"You can't live to make them happy Lita." He lifted the box off the floor easily, Lita taking the time to appreciate his form in doing so. Together they went downstairs to load the box into the moving truck Nate had rented. The majority of her belongings had already been packed away and loaded into the truck. After so many years of living on her own, Lita was nervous about moving in with someone else.

"Is that everything?" He asked, smile easy and eyes deep blue, contentment radiating from him. It made her feel incredibly loved that she could bring this man a measure of peace.

"Let me look one last time, but I think so."

Nephrite was thrilled. The woman he loved had not only forgiven him, but accepted his proposal and was moving in with him. Finally, after so long, they were able to start building the life that had been robbed from them. Yes, they both still fought for and beside their respective prince and princess, but now they were stronger. Together their powers complemented each other, augmenting and boosting. All four scouts and soldiers powers did this, even back during the Silver Millennium. The universe had its protectors again.

Walking into the living room of their condo he saw Lita curled up on the couch, cup of tea in hand, flipping through a bridal magazine. His heart seized with the love he felt for the woman in front of him. Her hair was down from it's usual ponytail, trailing across her shoulders as a breeze drifted through the open patio doors. She was dressed in a light nightgown, having already dressed for bed.

"Found anything you like yet?" Nephrite asked as he dropped down onto the couch beside her, enjoying the way her eyes lingered on his bare chest. It was warm enough that he would be able to sleep comfortable in a pair of loose fitting pants.

"No." She shook her head, placing the magazine and tea on the table before moving to curl up into his side. Immediately his arm wrapped around her, holding her close. He buried his nose in her hair, letting her scent wrap around him. He had waited so long to hold her like this.

"I think I may just make my own dress." His love sighed. "I already know the one I want to make."

"Which is?"

"The dress I wore when I first met you." She tilted her head up and smiled at him, eyes sparkling. "You do remember it, don't you?"

Nephrite did, down to the very last detail.

"Wasn't it green though?" He asked, remembering their first dance.

"Yes, but I can make it in white." Lita kissed his chest above his heart. His pulse began to race. "It was my favorite dress though, and I want to wear it again."

"I know it was my favorite one you wore as well." His grin was wolfish as his hands began to move. "I do remember though, I preferred you without clothes on. Naked in our bed."

Lita secretly enjoyed the grin on the face of the man she loved. It was one she hadn't seen in far too long. Smiling up at him she stood and stepped into his embrace. Time melted away as he kissed her like a man possessed, wanting to drown in all of her. Everything was just as she remembered, only better, sweeter, more powerful than the connection they had shared in the past. It was like coming home.

They didn't even make it to the bedroom, deciding to consummate their love right there in the living room. Clothes were shed slowly, teasingly. They were in no hurry even though their bodies were screaming for it. Nephrite was all bronzed silk stretched over muscle, delicious to look at and even more delightful to touch. His big hands traced her body gently, relearning every curve she had. Time had been good to them, placing them in bodies nearly identical to the ones they had inhabited before. It made things much easier.

He knew just how and where to stroke her to make Lita beg for him, sparking a fire inside her only he could quench. In return she had him in a prominent state, more than ready to take care of her needs. Even that was how she remembered it; beautiful and completely hers to have deep. Once Nephrite moved over her, Lita knew all of her dreams were coming true.

Together they moved in a rhythm they had perfected over a thousand years ago. They were more alive in this moment than they had been before. There was a new passion and bright excitement that filled every pore. Lita felt like she was glowing as she loved the husband of her heart with her body. This was what she had been made for. Yes, she was destined to be a Sailor Scout, but she was born to be a lover to the one man who could set her on fire with just a look.

"Nephrite!" Lita cried as she shattered into countless pieces, feeling him come apart as well.

"Lita, my love!" The veins in his neck stood out as his whole body shook.

After a long while of simply laying in the quiet, Nephrite scooped Lita into his arms and carried her into their bedroom. Together they slid under the covers to curl up against each other. Lita felt such a peace and calmness, utterly happy.

"I love you Nephrite." She whispered into his chest softly. His arms came up and hugged her close to his heat.

"I love you Lita-mine." He kissed the top of her head. "Now and forever."

It turned out that Nephrite was right. In the end, all of the lovers reunited. The road wasn't easy, many fights and many long years passed before the group was united as one whole unit again. Being immortal now because of the new Crystal Tokyo timeline made things drag out, making fights that should have only lasted a short period be drawn out to months and even years. In the case of Rei and Jedite, it took a few decades for them to see eye to eye again.

The beautiful dream the Queen Serenity had thousands of years ago on the Moon finally came to pass. It took countless lifetimes and chance encounters before the Universe and Fate would let their souls settle into the peace that would last for eternity. Now that they were all joined, nothing would ever be able to tear them apart.

In the end, real and true love fights for what it holds dear. Love doesn't run.