Epilogue

One Month Later...

"Haruka-Papa! Michiru- Mama!" A young Hotaru squealed happily, as she saw her one time adoptive parents standing in the front door of her father's home. The young couple were dressed rather causally, Michiru in a bright yellow sun dress and matching hat, while Haruka wore a pair of blue jeans with white T-shirt and the same "MOPAR" hat that she had gotten in America almost a month ago. The couple was there to pick up the young child and take her to a small picnic that rest of the senshi were having in Juban park that day.

"Hey kiddo!" Haruka exclaimed, as she bent down and picked up the young waif with a hug. Michiru for her part, just giggled as she ruffled the child's hair affectionately. It was at this point professor Tomoe came up to the happy trio and said, "It is nice that you are doing this for Hotaru."

"It is no problem, Tomoe-sama." Michiru told the older man, "We do not mind at all."

"Yea," Haruka added with a grin"We don't mind having the squirt around for the day." For the next few minutes the couple exchanged a few words with their former enemy, before finally leaving the home of the professor with Hotaru in tow. From their they all piled into the senshi of the wind's Ferrari and in a matter of second's the trio were off to meet up with the rest og the senshi at Juban park.

As the trio drove through the busy city streets, Haruka and Michiru could not help but to think about just how their lives were changed within a matter of weeks. Two months ago the couple made what was quite possibly the biggest mistake of their lives and what had resulted was a self imposed exile in America. But during their exile, the two lovers realized just how wrong they were in the past and that their lives did not have to revolve around the fact they were senshi. They were free to build relationships on a casual level and as such, enjoy life as a normal (sort of) couple.

Upon returning to Japan, the couple bought and lived in a small house just outside the city, it was far smaller than the mansion they had once owned, but it was perfect for just the two of them. It was cosy yet it was still spacious enough in case any one (Mainly Setsuna) decided to drop in and stay for a while. Both women had kept intact with their new friends in America and they had even invited them over to Japan for when they had their wedding, which was planed for spring next year.

About an hour later, the trio made it to Juban park and Haruka expertly guided the Italian sports car to a stop. Once the vehicle was parked, the trio got out of the car and began to make their way into the park. As they walked, Hotaru's eyes caught sight of a familiar figure walking up to them.

"SETSUNA MAMA!" the young child cried happily, as she sprinted away from the couple and jumped into the arms of one of her former adoptive parents. Who was now giggling a bit as she hugged the young child in her arms.

"Setsuna," Michiru said as she walked up to the older woman, "what are you doing here?"

"Oh... it was such a lovely day, I thought I would take a walk in the park." the time goddess said, as she looked dreamily into the bright blue sky.

"Usagi invited you too, huh?" Haruka asked the time goddess with a knowing look. Setsuna smiled a touch and replied "Well... our princess can be a very persuasive young lady when she is ready." Haruka smiled a bit while Michiru giggled softly at their friend's statement and together, they made their along the walk way.

A few minutes later, the quartet came upon a group of girls and one guy, and they were busy with both setting up a small table, as well as preventing one of their own from from eating out the snacks that were there.

As the outers approached, one of them saw the group approaching them and she called out, "Hotaru-chan!"

"Ami-chan!" the young waif called out, as she ran up to the blue haired senshi of ice. It was at this point every one else that was there noticed the arrival of the youngest member of the senshi team and they all went over to greet the violet eyed child.

"It's nice to see that all of you could make it!" Usagi said cheerfully, as she saw the three older women walk up. Setsuna nodded and replied, "I would have not missed this for anything."

"Yea," Haruka added, "It was nice that you invited us along for the day."

"It was not like we had much of a choice." Makoto muttered, "Usagi-chan insisted on that invited you to if Hotaru was coming. Not like it would have mattered if you were here or not."

"IN ANY CASE..." Usagi interrupted, "you are here now. So enjoy yourselves and have fun."

"What is her problem?" Haruka whispered into Usagi's ear, as she watched the senshi of thunder walk off.

"Oh, just give her some time. She just needs to learn how to let go of the past." Usagi explained to her older friend. But for Haruka and Michiru, it was an reminder that not every one was as will as their princess to forgive them.

"Considering what we did, I don't think that she would forget any time soon."

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As the day went on, the senshi enjoyed themselves with a number of activities. From playing a game of hide and seek with Hotaru, to talking about what they had planed for the coming school year ahead. But as this went on, their were two certain senshi that had decided to lave their younger friends and spend some time by themselves.

It wasn't that they didn't want to spend time with their younger friends, it was just that they needed some time alone to think about just what the future had in store for them. They were now free to live their lives as not only senshi, but had human beings and enjoy life as such. They were now more open towards others and they no longer acted as if they only needed each other. They were about to start a new chapter in their lives and soon, their love would reach a new level when they got married in a few months time.

It was true that there was still some bad blood between them and some of the other senshi and it could be a very long time indeed before the other girls would ever trust them again,but they did not have time to focus on such things. They had a new life to live and they did not have time to feel guilt Band be trouble by their actions.

It was with that thought in mind, the two lovers held tightly on each others hands, as the turned around and made their way back towards their princes and her friends to enjoy their company.

THE END...

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A/N: And so comes to an end, the story of Haruka and Michiru's tale. But there are many questions that still go unanswered. Will the other senshi ever truly forgive them? Will their love survive married life? And most of all, what is going on between Setsuna and Alexander?

All I will say is that I truly enjoyed writing this story and I am happy to see so many people enjoy this story. Thank you for reading and I hope my future fics will peak your interest as well.

With much respect, UH-60 -bows-