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Over the next few days, Fighter was able gain back some of her motor functions. She still needed to be pushed around in a wheelchair if she ever needed to walk anywhere though. Having only been in a comatose state for a week, Usagi recovered quickly. She would always be by her husband's side; at night, she would even tip-toe over and sleep next to Fighter on the same bed. It was uncomfortable for her to even sleep without him.

Usagi would lead her husband out to the gardens and she would sit on a bench next to Fighter who was still in her wheelchair while they looked at the stars. It was one of their favourite things to do together when they were in the dream.

"I forgot how beautiful Kinmouku is." Fighter commented one night in the gardens, "But never as beautiful as you Odango." She reached out to grab Usagi's hand, making her blush.

"You're always such a smooth talker." She smiled at him, "I guess that's why I still love you."

"You only love me because of that?" Fighter raised her eyebrow teasingly.

Usagi giggled, "I liked certain parts that you don't have anymore." She winked at her lover who was blushing furiously at the comment.

"I'll remember how to change back soon enough!"

"It's ok." Usagi held tightly on to Fighter's hand and gazed deeply into her eyes, "I still love you. I'll always love you." She leaned over and kissed Fighter on the lips.

The feeling of Seiya's lips on hers was still the same after all this time... it made her feel alive and whole. Usagi felt the light touch of Fighter's fingers graze her cheeks and she leaned in closer to deepen the kiss until they were interrupted yet again. It was quite different from their dream where it was always only just the two of them. In reality, Usagi and Fighter were constantly interrupted by the other senshi whether it was intentional or not.

This time it was Haruka. She cleared her throat loudly to get the couple's attention. After talking with Michiru and Ami, she understood that Usagi was in a fragile state and should not be forced, but it still irritated her that Usagi had chosen Seiya. Haruka did well to restrain herself from using force but it didn't mean she couldn't interrupt them. Michiru, Ami, Mina, Maker, and Healer were following close behind.

"Koneko-chan you'll catch a cold out here." She walked up to the petite blonde and held out her hand, hoping to escort her away.

But Usagi stared questioningly at the hand in front of her. "It's quite alright. It's warm out tonight." She simply smiled at Haruka and gripped Seiya's hand firmer. "I think I should take Seiya back inside though." She started to get up but was stopped when Michiru placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Please stop running away from us Usagi-san."

Since they woke up Usagi would try hard to stay alone with Fighter, making excuses to leave or get others to leave. She remembered all of them but just didn't trust them anymore – Usagi knew what they wanted and what they were going to take away from her.

"We need to talk." Michiru smiled kindly at Usagi. Seeing that she had no way out of it, Usagi sat back down on the bench… defeated. Fighter was still holding on to her hand squeezed it to reassure her that she was still there.

Haruka kneeled in front of Usagi and noticed she was holding on to Seiya so she gently took Usagi's petite hands into hers. Usagi's body tensed as the feeling of Seiya's warmth left her. Her eyes followed her hand as Haruka took it. The sky senshi noticed the fear that grew in the blonde's eyes, "Koneko-chan."

The nickname was familiar yet foreign to her and it made her extremely uncomfortable. "It's Usagi." She replied bluntly.

Slightly taken aback at her comment and the coldness in her voice Haruka continued, "We need to return to Earth."

She quickly looked into the wind senshi's eyes and asked, "Why?"

"Because you're needed there. And your wedding is coming up." Haruka smiled, hoping that planning the wedding would cheer her up.

"I'm already married." All the senshi were shocked. Since they woke up, Fighter nor Usagi had mentioned anything that had happened in their dream. But they would often mix up reality with the dream and talk about things that never happened. Usagi turned around to the gasps of everyone and her eyes landed on Fighter, "I married the one I love."

Haruka had felt Usagi's hand ease when she looked at Seiya but squeezed it to regain her attention. "That wasn't real Usagi. Look, there's no ring on your finger." She held up the girl's hand to show her.

Haruka's grip loosening as she lifted it, Usagi quickly snatched her hand back and placed it behind her back. "It was real to me and that's what matters. My feelings are real and right now, I only love Seiya or Fighter in this case. I don't want to marry someone I don't love!" She screamed at the tall sandy-blonde in front of her.

Ami placed a hand on Haruka's shoulder and gestured for her to move aside, which she did. "Usagi-san, do you remember the past life you shared with Mamoru-san?"

"Yes."

"You two are Serenity and Endymion and you two belong with each other." Ami tried to smile at Usagi even though she knew what she was doing was awful. But it was her duty as a senshi to create Crystal Tokyo with the rightful king and queen – it was the path for a peaceful future.

"So," being almost 70 years of age in her mind, Usagi had grown wise, "you think I should be with someone because I loved them in my past life? Yet you don't want me to be with someone that I love in this life?" The Starlights smirked at how smart Usagi had gotten.

But she was no match for Ami – the genius refused to be caught in her logic, "The king and queen should be together. You remember Chibi-Usa too right? She is your daughter with Mamoru-san."

Usagi shuddered at remembering Chibi-Usa. She loved that girl so much that it was because of her that she was back here. Actually, she wasn't sure if she loved her as much since she realized that. Ever since the Starlights left Earth, Chibi-Usa had become the main reason she stayed with Mamoru. She loved her, but she also loved Seiya with all her life and Usagi knew she couldn't live without him anymore. Fighter saw the struggle Usagi was facing. She knew how much her wife loved her future child. Usagi always had an odd expression on her face even by the mere mention of that name. Usagi started to sob and everyone looked worried. Fighter reached over to grab her shoulder. When Usagi realized who had touched her, she took that hand into her own and held on to it tightly. "I miss Hikaru."

"I know. I do too." Fighter held back the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes.

"Who's Hikaru?" Ami heard the name when they first awoke but never asked until now.

Usagi and Fighter exchanged a look before deciding whether or not to answer, "Our son."

As everyone gasped, Maker asked the question that had been nagging her for a while, "How long were you two together in your dream?"

Fighter sighed, "48 years."

"It wasn't long enough." Usagi smiled warmly at Fighter and she received one in return.

"Guys, let's leave them alone." Mina finally spoke up. It was breaking her heart as she watched the others destroy Usagi and Seiya's love. She knew they it was their duty, but she couldn't agree with it. 'Usagi deserves to choose who she wants to be with more than anyone else.'

"Mina!" Haruka stared disapprovingly at the blonde.

"Stop it Haruka. We're suppose to be her friends but we're scaring her. And doesn't she get to choose her happiness? She's always told us to follow our dreams so why can't we say the same to her? Why doesn't she get to choose to stay with the one she loves? She deserves it more than any of us." Tears were falling freely down her blotchy red face. She was so disgusted by what they were doing that she couldn't help but yell.

"Sailor Venus." The tone of Haruka's voice was unmistakeable – Haruka was speaking as one senshi to another, "You have a duty to King Endymion and Neo Queen Serenity. We have to protect Crystal Tokyo and that means making sure it is created."

"If I am your Princess then you will listen to me," Usagi mustered as much courage as she could talk to Haruka, "I don't want you to bother me again about this." Usagi had never used her authority as a princess to command any of the senshi, but she had to do anything and everything to stay with Seiya.

"Koneko-chan…"

"It's Usagi." Haruka winced as she most definitely heard how harsh her voice had become. She knew she was close to losing Usagi as a friend.

"Odango," Fighter's head was down as she spoke softly, "I think you should return."

Usagi whipped her head around so fast that it gave her a headache, but she ignored it. "What?" She whispered softly.

"Everyone is depending on you so I can't be selfish and keep you here with me. And I know it hurts you to talk to your friends like that even if you don't trust them anymore." After all these years together, she could read her wife like a book, "you'll get to know them and trust them again."

"I can't live without you anymore Seiya." Tears ran down her cheek as she slumped back into the bench. Everyone else had taken a few steps back to let them talk but they heard every word as Usagi yelled at Seiya. "You can't live without me either so stop saying such nonsense! And you promised me you'll never leave me! You promised that we'd be together for eternity!"

Fighter remembered his vows to her… she could never forget it and she meant every word. "I spent a lifetime with you already Odango," Fighter looked up at Usagi as tears streamed down her face, but she had to continue, "It was more than I could ever wish for. I love you so much Odango." She reached out to touch her wife's face. "I will always love you but you have a place to return to and a duty to fulfil." Fighter's voice faded away as she burst into tears. Fighter couldn't imagine how she would manage without Usagi by her side, but she had to. She had a duty too.

Hearing her cries, Usagi couldn't help but hug her husband. She knew she was right – they both had a duty. They cried miserably in each other's embrace.

The scene was so heartbreaking that there was not a single dry eye amongst those who were watching. They hadn't realized how much the two had went through in the dreams, but they cannot allow them to be together for the sake of destiny. Mina ran back into the palace, sobbing. Healer followed after her, she was secretly impressed at Mina's earlier outburst and hoped to cheer her up with that.

Usagi crawled into Fighter's hospital bed that night, for the last time. Fighter was still awake, dreading for morning to come. They stayed awake the whole night holding hands while staring at each other, taking in every little detail of the one they love.

"I love you Odango."

"I love you too Seiya."

"I wish we never woke up."

"I wish we could go back."

Morning came too quickly. Maker had purposefully skipped their examination that morning to give Seiya and Usagi more time together. It wasn't until Mercury went looking for her that Maker finally had to examine their condition. They found them lying side by side on the bed still holding hands, lost in each other's eyes. The couple made no indication of acknowledging of the others' presence. Mercury placed a hand on Usagi's shoulder to gain her attention. Usagi ignored her.

"Seiya, will you wait for me?" Tears were forming in her eyes as she spoke.

Fighter touched Usagi's face gently, knowing it was going to be the last time, "I'll wait forever for you. But don't do anything rash." She knew what her wife meant but couldn't let her do it. She smirked slightly at Usagi, "I won't forgive you if you die before me." Usagi smiled back and held Fighter's hand on her face.

"Even if I die before you, I'll come back and haunt you." She leaned in and kissed her husband for the last time.

Maker sympathized with them and wished that she could do more to help, but there was nothing she could do… she couldn't interfere with the affairs of another kingdom. But her respect for Mercury had fallen after hearing her force Usagi back to Earth last night. She couldn't believe that the girl who taught her about dreams and romance would break apart someone else's dreams and romance. Her eyes lingered on Mercury, full of disgust. The ice senshi saw it and felt ashamed. She didn't want to force Usagi but it was her duty.

Princess Kakyuu had asked Healer and Keeper to escort them back to Earth. Even she was distraught about the whole situation. Being the kind and understanding Princess, she would have allowed Fighter to be with Usagi. She actually would have preferred them to remain together – Fighter hadn't said a word in the days that followed after Usagi's departure and Kakyuu felt defeated in helping her friend.

The flight back to Earth was quiet. Usagi had cried the whole way back. Once they landed, her head was hung low and she left for home without speaking to anyone. The senshi knew that no matter what they said Usagi wouldn't listen to them so they left her alone that night, hoping that she would be able to move on and follow their destiny.

'Without love, I will fall into the abyss as you had, Seiya. But will I ever be rescued? Will your light shine through my darkness ever again?'

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PS. There's a sequel! - "Love that gives me Life" (I wanted to change the name so there's a sequel now lol) It'll deal with Usagi, the senshi, and their destiny. =)