Trista knocked on the Tsukino residence. A shorter blonde girl with twin buns answered the door. "Trista! Hey, it's good to see you. Come in, we're baking cookies!"

"Mmmm…what kind of cookies, Serena?" Trista asked.

"Chocolate chip with almond."

"Sounds delicious." They both walked to the kitchen, where Serena pulled out a tray of freshly baked cookies.

"You've got timing. They just finished."

Haha, she's telling me I have timing, Trista thought. That's ironic. She and Serena put the cookies on a plate and went into the living room.

"So, what brings you over?" Serena asked, cramming a whole cookie in her mouth. Her eyes bulged at the hotness of the cookie, and she said, "Brrr rit buck." A moment later, she returned with a glass of milk and a relieved face. "Sorry about that. What's up?"

"I wanted to talk with you about something," answered Trista.

"Ooh, a serious conversation. With me? Wow," remarked Serena.

Trista nodded. "I actually wanted to talk with you about Darien. To be more specific, when you fell in love."

Serena looked at her in surprise. "Ummm….okay. What do you want to know?"

"Falling in love…what's it like?" Trista waited breathlessly for an answer.

Serena blinked her eyes. "Well, it's hard to explain. I guess…it's this feeling, in your heart, when you're with someone. You feel at first like you can't live without the other person, like a drug. Then you realize that you can be apart, even though you don't want to be. The best part is the butterflies when you see the other person. I remember that feeling Darien gave me whenever we first went out—I was absolutely ecstatic. We've been together for a while, though, and despite the fact we may not act as romantic as before, we'd still do anything for each other."

"Including saving each others' lives," Trista added.

"Yeah. Love is…the most beautiful thing in this world. I think everyone should experience love at some point." Trista nodded. She had felt similar feelings, and was glad she wasn't alone. "Trista…why did you want to know? Are you…in love?" Serena asked.

"I think so," replied Trista. "I've felt the same about a certain someone."

"Ooh, who?"

Trista looked at her friend. "His name is Hades."

"Oh, that guy that was in the Underworld with us? Awesome. I'm happy for you, Trista. Are you going to get married?"

"I think it's a bit soon to think about that," Trista said. "But we do care for each other…I think."

Serena shook her head. "There's no thinking when it comes to love. You either know or you don't. You just might not admit it to yourself, but others can tell when you're around that special someone."

I can't believe I'm getting love advice from her of all people, Trista commented to herself. She knows what she's talking about, though. Trista admired her future queen for her love, if nothing else. Serena had the capacity to love anyone and everyone, with no hesitation whatsoever. "Well, I know I love him, Serena. I just hope he cares the same in return. We're not supposed to even be in love at all—"

"No, you're not," interrupted Luna. The feline walked into the room, studying Trista. "It was forbidden for the scouts to fall in love with anyone from the Underworld."

"I know," said Trista. "But sometimes, you can't fight what was meant to be."

Luna sat in front of her. "Did Fate tell you this?"

Trista stared at her. "She didn't have to. I'm sure she and Oracle knew what was going to happen, and they let it happen anyway."

"No, you let it happen. You didn't care about the consequences. Remember the last time you broke the rules?" Luna chided.

"Yes, I died. But you know as well as I that it was necessary that time. I had to stop time, so Small Lady could be saved."

"Who's Oracle?" Serena asked.

Luna replied, "I'll tell you later. Trista, I just hope you know what you're doing. Serenity never gave a blessing for you and the Lord of the Underworld to be together."

"I can, though, can't I? I am the ruling power, or at least, the heir to the throne of Crystal Tokyo," Serena declared. "Certainly I would be able to do that. Everyone should fall in love Luna. Imagine if you and Artemis weren't allowed to be together."

Luna looked down. "I suppose you're right, Princess. I just hope you know rules were made for a reason."

"Yeah, to be broken." Luna glared at her. "Just kidding, Luna. Okay, Trista—by the power invested in me, Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom and future queen of Crystal Tokyo, I allow you to be with Hades, Lord of the Underworld, and to live in love for the rest of your life. May you both be happy as long as you live and know what true love is really like."

Trista sat, shocked. This is happening a bit too quickly, she thought. She bowed her head, though, in thankfulness for Serenity's blessing. "Thank you," Trista said.

"Anytime. Now, are you going to eat these cookies or what?"

Trista giggled. "Of course."

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It was good to catch up with a friend. The whole visit made Trista happier, having confirmed that she really cared about Hades.

She was in her apartment when she heard the voice again.

Trista?

Fate? Trista rolled her eyes.

Don't you roll your eyes at me. I'm having a bit of trouble with Murphy and Karma's really busy at the moment. Can you help?

Who's Murphy?

My twin brother. Ever heard of Murphy's Law? Yeah, he started that. He's my opposite, basically. Where I try to do some good, he does pranks and awful things. He's really aggravating this one college couple. They haven't gotten any breaks all semester. They no more get all of their assignments done, sacrifice personal time and everything—then he starts on them again, ten times worse than before. I'm tired of watching these kids suffer at his handiwork.

Okay, where do I need to go?

America. They're an American couple. I'll give you the address and everything if you'll return.

Trista lowered her head. Okay then. I'll be there soon.

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Standing on a tall building in her Scout uniform, Sailor Pluto surveyed the area. Green hills, old brick buildings—it was a beautiful and interesting campus. For some reason, this college seems to worship the bulldog, whatever that meant.

To her right, she saw a man with long brown hair, dressed in a black coat that went to his ankles, with combat boots and black gloves. He seemed to fit Fate's description. Pluto observed him for several minutes. He wandered around, giggling to himself, and holding his hands out in different directions. He hid himself behind a tree as a car parked in a handicapped spot. "We're only going to be here for a second, Henry," a girl said as she exited the passenger seat of the vehicle. "I just need to grab something from my dorm."

"Okay," a boy begrudgingly agreed. He turned off the vehicle and went inside with the girl.

As Pluto watched, Murphy aimed his power at a police station on campus. No more than ten seconds later, a cop came around the corner and spotted the car parked illegally. He whipped out his ticket pad, scribbled on it, and stuck it on the front of the vehicle, then walked away.

Jeez, don't these people ever get a break? It was only for a minute, Pluto thought as she watched the couple return from the dorm. After hearing the boy curse, she decided to track Murphy. Jumping down from the building, she found Murphy hiding behind a bush, ready to strike the couple again. "Murphy."

She apparently startled him, for he fell back on the ground. "Who are you?" he demanded.

"I am Sailor Pluto, Guardian of the Underworld and of the Gate of Time. I have been sent here by Fate to end this madness."

"Ah, figures Sister would send someone like you. I usually see Karma though; she's much cuter than you. Where is she?"

Pluto raised an eyebrow. "Not here, apparently. Now Murphy, you've been given warnings and all sorts of chances to make things right. You haven't—and therefore, I must punish you."

"Hehe, yeah right." Murphy smirked. "I'd like to see you try."

"Very well then. Chronos Typhoon!"

"Ahhhh!" Murphy screamed like a little girl as the winds from Pluto's attack twisted him around. "Okay, okay, I'll behave! Jeez."

"Don't make me come after you again," Pluto threatened.

"Gotcha." Murphy collapsed on the ground.

Turning around, Pluto called forth the portal that took her back to the underworld.

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"Ah, you're back," replied a relieved Sailor Fate as Sailor Pluto stepped out of the portal into the tower.

"Yes," replied Pluto. "I believe your brother is a bit of a coward, if I may say so myself."

Fate nodded. "Yes, I know. Poor boy needs some guidance. I've been trying to get him back to the Underworld, but to no avail. He's too full of mischief."

Pluto asked, "Does he like Karma?"

"Ah, he likes to torture her the most. I think it's because he has a crush on her, but she would rather be single."

"Yeah, he was disappointed to see me instead of her."

"I'm not surprised."

Pluto smiled. "Is that all?"

"Yes. And now, if I'm timed this correctly, you have a meeting with Hades."

"When?"

There was a knock on the door. "Now," replied Fate.

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A/N: The college couple that Murphy likes to torture is my fiancé and me. I swear, he stalks us! Lol...College is so hard…

Anyways, I have the rest of the story planned out, I just have to type it all. Thanks for reading!