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Italics-Thoughts
' ' - voices in Haruka's head
Haruka paused as she stood outside her adoptive daughters bedroom, her heart breaking at the heart rendering sobs that were coming from behind the closed door.
"Setsuna-Mama, why is Haruka-Papa so mean to me? Have I been that Naughty?" the soldier of the sky overheard the little black haired girl wail.
Hime-chan You will never be so naughty that I will ever become so angry that I will be cruel toward you. I'll always love you Hotaru.
Haruka thought of what she wanted to tell the young girl as she listened to her daughter and best friend talk through the closed door of Hotaru's room.
"No Hotaru, your papa will never be that angry at you she's just having a bad day." Setsuna's voice replied gently.
"But She yelled at me for asking a question. She never yells over something like that. I must have done something wrong." The seven year old whimpered, a sob resounding form the closed door.
Haruka had to close her eyes as she listened to the little girl cry over something that the teen had foolishly said.
No I normally don't yell at you…I should never have said that…I should be a better parent. I should have never done a thing like that.
"oh Taru-chan, She's just cranky and irritable today. I know she loves you very much and the only anger she has is towered herself because of snarling at you not because of what you said." The time goddess stated kindly.
Haruka could image the maternal soldier sitting beside the young girl, trying to sooth her as the black haired little girl was bawling into her shoulder.
Why am I the cruel one? First I dared to raise my hand to Michiru and now look what my big mouth has caused Hotaru to feel! Father was right, I do deserve beaten!
Haruka's thoughts raced as she sank to her knees, tears now trickling down her cheeks as she thought of all the pain that she had caused her family.
"Hotaru, Please forgive me. I am sorry, So sorry." the blond teen whispered as she wrapped her arms around her knees and buried her face into her folded arms.
Haruka was disturbed from her grief because the door suddenly slammed open and an a pair of tear filled eyes bore into her.
"Eves dropping is wrong Haruka-Papa!" The seven year old growled, glaring at the older girl who acted as her father.
Haruka kept her face hid, not wanting to see Hotaru's betrayed expression.
"I know 'Taru, Please forgive me. I am sorry Please." Haruka pleaded, daring to glance up at the young soldier of Saturn.
Hotaru was shocked when she saw the teenaged girl cry freely in front of her for the first time, Sure she had saw traces of tears on Haruka's face before However now the blond racer was sitting in the floor while silent sobs wrecked her slender frame.
"Don't cry." Hotaru growled, forcing herself to stay harsh with her. She was not going to forgive her father figure that easily but she was going to be a little softer.
"Hotaru, I know you are upset with me but I'll do anything if you forgive me. I'll even sleep outside on the ground tonight." The butch whispered as she glanced over at Setsuna, who had a firm but loving glare on her face.
"Setsuna-Mama? Would you punish her if you could?" Hotaru asked and Setsuna smiled slightly.
"I think that's a good idea. But don't be too harsh because I can tell she is sorry." The time guardian and soldier of Pluto replied warmly and Hotaru nodded.
"Haruka-Papa? Do you mean that you'd do anything?" The seven year old whispered and the blond tomboy nodded.
"Yes, How about we go for a ride?" Haruka retorted softly and Hotaru hesitantly nodded.
Once they where on the road Haruka glanced down at the little girl and gave a sly smirk.
"Want to go get an milkshake or something?" She asked and Hotaru glared back at her.
"Michiru-Mama will be mad." the little girl retorted sternly and Haruka sighed and rolled her eyes.
"if Michiru is angry at anyone then she'll be angry at me. I'll take the heat." she replied as she pulled into the ice-cream parlor.
It was almost dinnertime when the two walked back in.
"How was the rest of your day?" Michiru asked as she sat a dish in the sink.
"Good but I don't feel good." Hotaru replied and Haruka glanced down as she breached herself for yet another lecture.
"Haruka, what happened?" The blue haired water goddess asked sternly as Setsuna entered the room.
"We went out for ice-cream." Haruka answered, whimpering slightly.
"Haruka Tenou! You big idiot! I always tell you not to take her out for ice-cream before dinner." The soldier of Neptune scolded, though it was a little less harsh than she thought.
"I'm sorry." The blond whispered as she hung her head and glanced down at the tiled floor.
"You've really messed up all day today Ruka, tonight you're not allowed to watch the race." Michiru stated gently, so as to take some of the sting out of the punishment.
"Hai." was all Haruka said in reply as she picked up Hotaru and carried her to her room and lay her down.
"What else do I have to do Hime-Chan?" the short haired teen whispered and Hotaru gently patted her hand.
"What do you do when I backtalk?" the little girl retorted and Haruka slightly shuddered because even though Hotaru was normally very well behaved she sometimes became angry at them and would state her opinion which ended up with her in time out.
"Time out." the teen answered and the dark haired child gently pulled her over to the edge of the bed.
"Sit here until I wake up…you can only move if you have to do something for Michiru-Mama or if you have to go to the bathroom." the little girl retorted and Haruka nodded.
As Haruka sat beside the sleeping girl she smiled slightly as she played with her adoptive daughters hair.
"Sleep well my baby girl." she whispered as she kissed the little girl's forehead.
I don't care if I get chores, Couched or forbid to watch the race…as long as my little girl forgives me I will be okay.
Michiru paused outside of the door and watched as her partner tried to comfort their daughter.
"Real cute Ruka-San." she stated teasingly, causing the blond to jump slightly since she was use to the quite.
"Oh hush up Michi." she retorted as she pulled the blanket tightly around the small orphan.
"what it is cute what you're doing. I'm glad you're trying to make up to her." the blue haired teen retorted warmly as she sat on the bed beside her blond and daughter.
"when I saw the tears swim in her eyes before she rushed from the room I wanted to die. I can't believe I broke her heart. I should be beaten!" the teenage racer growled, tears beginning to leak from the corners of her eyes again.
"No you don't my love, you may need correction at times but never something of that short. " Michiru began however she had began to lightly laugh before continuing "I think Hotaru's doing a good job at correcting her papa!"
Haruka glared playfully at the other teen before replying "oh ha ha ha ha, Very funny." though her tears where now dry.
"I think it's sweet, you're a good parent despite when your temper gets the best of you." the sailor of Neptune stated warmly and the wind goddess smiled and hugged her partner.
"thank you Michi-Chan. I thought you were angry that I acted out earlier today…I really deserve a beating for that." Haruka stated sadly and Michiru laughed warmly at her lover's antics.
"Ruka, all I wanted is to see you happy…I know you miss your parents a lot." The princess of Neptune retorted and her Koi chuckled and replied.
"No Mich, You're right…I should give my father a second chance."