Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and all its components is the property of Naoko Takeuchi. Apollo is my own creation, and if you wish to use her, please ask me first.

DAYBREAK

Episode 2

"Hey, Rei, do you believe in Guardian Angels?" asked Usagi, excitedly.

"Of course, but I have no proof that they exist," answered Rei.

"That's right. There has been no solid proof yet that humans are protected by angels," added Ami.

"Oh, I know, but I still wonder who, if anyone, is my Guardian Angel," sighed Usagi, with a dreamy look in her eyes. Suddenly, Usagi sat up as she heard a voice.

"I am here to protect you, Princess Serenity…"

"What the?!" yelled Usagi, causing her to fall off the bench she was lying on.

"What's wrong?" asked Makoto, with a worried tone in her voice. The others crowded around Usagi, asking what had happened.

"Didn't you hear it?" shouted Usagi.

"Hear what?" asked Minako. "Are you alright, Usagi?"

"I just heard a voice telling me it would protect me. Then it called me Princess Serenity!" retorted Usagi.

"Maybe it was your Guardian Angel…" mused Rei.

"Hey! It could have been!" insisted Usagi.

"What did the person sound like?" questioned Ami.

"Well, it was a girl's voice. She said the words really quietly, but it was close to me so I heard them clearly. It came right after I wondered who my Guardian Angel was…" answered Usagi, glaring at Rei when saying that last remark.

"I'm sure it was just a figment of your imagination. After all, you did have a lot of cookies…" said Makoto.

"Maybe, but the voice sounded so familiar…"

"Sleep, Hotaru, sleep," cooed Haruka. Suddenly, Haruka shuddered as she felt a familiar presence. She turned to the open door of the nursery and saw a shadow with a well-known shape. Haruka put down Hotaru unconsciously. "Guardian…"

"You remember, Haruka." Guardian stepped out of the shadows in a yellow summer dress. She had a locket around her neck, which looked like a transformation brooch. She shyly stepped into the light, suddenly self-conscious of what Haruka might think of her. Haruka was dressed up, since she had just come from a musical performance at the park. Guardian looked down at herself and blushed lightly. But Haruka did not care. She ran over to the small girl, hugged her, and swung her around.

"I missed you so much, little pixie!" exclaimed Haruka.

"I also missed you, Cold-Nose," said Guardian.

"What has caused you to once again enter my life?" questioned Haruka, with an excited tone in her voice, revealing her obvious happiness.

"I told you I would someday come back, Haruka, and here I am!" proclaimed Guardian.

"This is so great! Come, sit down. Are you hungry, thirsty, tired, hurt…" Haruka could hardly contain her happiness. Guardian giggled, obviously amused at Haruka's fussing over her. She shook her head no and sat quietly, waiting for Haruka to ask the question she had written all over her face.

"Guardian, why have you suddenly appeared?" she finally asked.

"I figured it was time I finally helped the other Senshi…wait. You called me Guardian. Didn't I tell you…?" said Guardian.

"Tell me what?" questioned Haruka, with a worried look on her face.

"Oh! It's nothing bad. No. Don't worry. I just thought I had told you my real name in the last dream I saw you in, but I guess not," remembered Guardian.

"You have a name other than Guardian?!" inquired Haruka.

"Of course, silly! I guess I should tell you now before you explode of anxiousness," Guardian said, stifling laughter. "Okay. My real name is not "Guardian" or even "Pixie". I am the Princess of the Sun, Princess Apollo. But you can call me Kurai." Kurai extended her hand to Haruka. Haruka grabbed it and was about to kiss it, but Kurai shook Haruka's hand instead. Haruka blushed with embarrassment, but Kurai pretended not to notice.

"And I am the Princess of Uranus, Haruka Tenoh, but you can call me Haruka…little pixie," added Haruka.

"I will call you Haruka if and only if you call me Kurai. If you call me "Pixie", I will be forced to call you "Cold-Nose," responded Kurai. With that, she bent over and kissed Haruka's nose, which had been cold for some time.

"How did you know…?" inquired Haruka.

"I know everything about you, Haruka. Remember?" answered Kurai.

"Oh yeah. So, what do you want to do? Would you like to meet Michi? No, wait, I forgot. She's in the shower," asked Haruka. "Hey, want to walk around Tokyo? I can show you where everything is."

"I'd love that," answered Kurai.

"Okay, I'll just go tell Michi I'm going and we can leave." Haruka walked over to the bathroom door and opened it slightly. She could hear Michi gently humming the song Haruka had written for her. A smile formed on Haruka's face as she yelled, "Michi! I'm going out for a few hours!"

"Okay. Is Hotaru sleeping?" a voice questioned.

"Yes. She's sound asleep." Haruka looked back to see Kurai cradling Hotaru in her arms. Kurai seemed to make the perfect mother…

"Are you taking the car or the motorcycle?" asked Michiru.

"Um, I'm going for a walk."

"Oh! Could you pick up some milk while you're out? We need more for Hotaru!"

"Sure." Haruka closed the door and turned back towards Kurai. She walked over to her and motioned for Kurai to follow her. The smaller girl ran ahead of Haruka and down the stairs. Haruka followed, curious of why Kurai ran ahead. She found the front door open and ran outside, but not before shutting the door. Haruka looked around, searching for Kurai. Suddenly, Haruka felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Kurai standing with a big smile on her face.

"Miss me?" she inquired, with a giddy tone in her voice. Haruka stood and stared at her. Kurai waved her hand in front of Haruka, who came back to this world. Kurai handed Haruka a small daisy, wrinkled her nose, and grabbed Haruka's hand. She pulled the stronger girl towards the corner of the street. "Ready to go?" Haruka looked at her, then at the flower. She stuck the flower in her shirt pocket and started walking alongside Kurai.

Haruka took Kurai all around the city, from the arcade to the animal shelter. It was getting late, so they headed home. They walked into the house and turned on the lights. Kurai proceeded into the house. Haruka looked up to see her standing at the kitchen counter reading a note. But when Kurai noticed Haruka watching her, she instantly stopped reading and handed the note to her. Haruka glanced down and recognized Michiru's handwriting. Haruka started reading the note aloud:

"Dear Haruka; Since you were gone, I went for a walk in the park with Hotaru. I should be back soon, since Hotaru must go to sleep at 8:00. If you're hungry, there are some leftovers in the fridge. You can have them for dinner…"

"Oh, no you won't!" yelled a voice from the kitchen. "I'm going to cook you dinner, even if you don't want me to!"

"What?! You don't have to do that, Kurai!" replied Haruka.

"No, I insist. I like to cook, and anyway, you've been so nice to me you deserve a home-cooked meal." Kurai came out with a black apron and chef's hat on. The get-up went perfectly with her dress and Haruka laughed at her insistence. But, she couldn't pass up a good meal, so Haruka agreed to Kurai cooking dinner.

"Mmmmm, this is so delicious!" exclaimed Haruka. The food Kurai had prepared was exquisite…even better than Michiru's. Haruka was savoring the food while Kurai watched her. She laughed at Haruka's facial expressions. Haruka finally finished eating and pushed her plate away from her. She got up and motioned for Kurai to follow her.

"What about the dishes?" questioned Kurai.

"Don't worry. I'll take care of them later," responded Haruka. "Come on." She grabbed Kurai's hand and pulled her up the stairs. Haruka looked around the hallway. The first room was the nursery; the one next to it was her and Michiru's bedroom. The one next to that was reserved for Setsuna. Haruka looked at the door leading to the room across from her own. She walked over and opened it. Inside, the room was painted a soft green with a light-blue sheeted bed in the center. Sure, there were paintings and art supplies everywhere, but the room would suit Kurai. "So, do you think this room is okay?"

"Yes. It's beautiful," answered Kurai. She walked in, turned around, and jumped on the bed. She suddenly felt immature and got back up. "Um, the bed is very comfy," she said, with slightly blushed cheeks. Haruka shook her head and smiled. She walked over to Kurai and jumped up on the bed. Kurai looked up at the now huge Haruka and said, "You're just as fun as before." She jumped up next to Haruka and bounced so that she was taller for a split second. Suddenly, the two found themselves trying to out-bounce each other. Haruka couldn't remember when she had had so much fun. Finally, the two got tired and sat down on the floor.

"I'm so dizzy," complained Haruka. Kurai giggled and put her hand on Haruka's forehead. The dizziness went away and Kurai yawned. She snapped her fingers and her dress changed into a black nightgown. Haruka got the idea and left out the door.

"Good night, Cold-Nose!"

"Good night, Pixie." Haruka left the door slightly open and tiptoed downstairs. She was about to put the dishes away when Michiru walked through the door. Haruka gulped and watched Michiru take her shoes off. She figured she should say something, so Haruka went up to Michiru and kissed her hello.

"Hello, Michi. How was your walk?"

"It was good. Hotaru played with a caterpillar she found, but I had to take it away when she tried to eat it," replied Michiru. Haruka laughed, but stopped when she saw Michiru was serious. "So, did you eat the leftovers?"

"Well…"Haruka trailed off. Michiru suddenly noticed the empty plate and the smell of just-cooked food.

"Haruka! You finally attempted cooking! I'm so proud of you!"

"Well, I didn't exactly make dinner…"

"Then what do you call this? Hold on. I'm just going to put Hotaru in her crib and I'll come back so you can tell me exactly what you made." Michiru started walking up the stairs as Haruka sat down, thinking about what she would say…

"Oh my God! The door!" screamed Haruka. She ran up the stairs just as…

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!"

"AAAAHHHHH!!!!!, yourself, Michiru," Kurai calmly responded.

"You know my name?!" Michiru was going crazy.

"Michiru, let me explain." Haruka had just arrived.

"How could you, Haruka!" Michiru started punching Haruka.

"Michiru! Stop!" yelled Kurai, terrified Michiru would severely hurt Haruka if she didn't do anything.

"Shut up, you whore!" Michiru kept attacking Haruka.

"Huh?! Oh! You thought…?" Kurai giggled at the thought of her being Haruka's secret lover. Michiru noticed Kurai giggling and stopped hitting Haruka. Kurai breathed a sigh of relief…then screamed as Michiru lunged at her! Michiru flew into the bed and started hitting Kurai. They rolled off and Michiru hit her head on the floor. She held back for a few seconds, then jumped on Kurai. Haruka recovered from the tough blow she had gotten to her shoulder and noticed the two girls wrestling on the floor.

"Holy crap!" Haruka ran to Michiru and grabbed her. She held Michiru back, legs still flailing. She set her down and Michiru turned around to face Haruka. Suddenly, she pulled her arm back and punched Haruka right in the jaw! Haruka fell down, screaming in pain.

"Whoa," was the response from Kurai, who was slowly getting up.

"Yeah, you better be impressed, slut!' Michiru turned back to Kurai and flung her foot out. Kurai got kicked in the stomach, causing her to fall over. Michiru quickly grabbed a paintbrush and held it so that the sharp end was facing away from her. She lunged at Kurai and tried to stab her in the face, but Kurai moved away. Still, she felt the wooden handle brush by her ear. She hopped up and got into a fighting stance.

"I don't want to hurt you, Michiru."

"That's 'cause you can't, bitch." Michiru ran right towards Kurai. Kurai grabbed Michiru and flipped her. Haruka's mouth dropped open and she made a sound of shock. Michiru got right back up and tried to punch Kurai, but had her hand stopped. Kurai stared Michiru in the eye and slowly started twisting her wrist. Michiru yelped out a cry of pain and Kurai stopped.

"Michiru, Haruka isn't cheating on you."

"She's not?" asked Michiru, with a hopeful look in her eyes.

"No. I'm just a friend of hers that she let stay with you two." Kurai let go of Michiru's wrist and the mistaken girl rubbed it. She stood up, while Kurai went over to Haruka and helped her up. Haruka was still recovkuraig from the blow to her jaw and Kurai from the one to her stomach. Michiru suddenly remembered what Kurai had said.

"Oh. That makes a lot of sense."

"Yeah, more sense than Kurai being my mistress," chimed in Haruka, barely audible because of her difficulty moving her mouth.

"Is that your name? Kurai? Well, pleased to meet you, Kurai." Michiru extended out her hurt hand and Kurai grabbed it. Kurai gently shook Michiru's hand, careful not to hurt it anymore than she had. Haruka sighed with relief. Michiru noticed and remembered what she had just called Kurai. "Um, sorry about calling you all those names…and for kicking you in the stomach…and for punching Haruka in the jaw. I guess I wasn't thinking."

"It's alright, Michiru. I can understand why you jumped to conclusions." Kurai looked down at her black nightgown, which had become unbuttoned from the fight. She smiled and said, "I would have done the same thing." Michiru got up and walked over to Haruka.

"So, I guess you didn't cook after all?" she questioned.

"Nope. Sorry Michi," replied Haruka, stifling a big smile. Michiru walked past Haruka, looked back at Kurai, and left the room. Kurai watched her go then turned to face Haruka. She smiled, went over to the bed, and lay down to go back to sleep. Haruka shook her head, whispered "Good night", stepped out of the room, and closed the door.