Krissie: now we start on the dinner at Myriam's house.

-kk-'e

Jadeite bowed as he greeted Amelia at the front door. She smiled back as she hugged him and Masato close.

"It's so good to see you two!" Amelia planted a kiss on Masato's cheek. Amelia had to stand on her tip toes to do it, but she managed. "I have so much to talk to you two about."

"We can talk as we perpare dinner," Myriam smiled.

"We also brought you a gift," Jadeite handed her a small box.

"Plus myself," Masato pointed to the christmas bow in his hair.

"And it's my favorite color too." She sang as they entered the house.

Once inside, Myraim and Jadeite set to work on dinner. Myriam didn't like the idea of making her guest cook.

"So what all happened with the dark agency? I know from last night they kidnapped you and the sailor scouts saved you. But what else?" Amelia pryed.

Masato and Jadeite sighed.

"It's complicated," Jadeite stated.

"Well say it as basically as yoy can," Myriam waved a hand.

"The Dark Agency was run by Metallia. An evil being." Masato began.

"Alien, basically." Jadeite shrugged.

"She brainwashed us in order to do her dirty work for her under the order of Beryl, another puppet of hers. We also went by different names." Masato finished explaining.

"That does sound serious," Amelia nodded. "But the Dark Agency seem to disappear 3 years ago. So where have you guys been?"

"What names were you called?" Myriam asked with a concern look in her eyes.

Masato took a deep breath. "I was called Nephrite. Jadeite was still called Jadeite. Izono and Shin were called Zoisite and Kunzite. And the last three years..." he loomed at Jadeite, "I really don't want to say."

"Was Endymian there?" Myriam asked with a blank face.

Masato and Jadeite looked at Myriam with wide eyes.

"You were a baby at the time," she looked Jadeite, "But you told me about a few passed lives you had. You mentioned Endymian a few times. You even named your teddy bear that. I thought it was because of all the minerals I have around the house, but mentioned things in such a way." She smiled breifly. "I just knew you remembering your past lives. I guess you don't remember telling me all of that because you were so young. But do you remember all of that one now?" She patted her son's cheek.

"I remember most of it." Jadeite admitted, "Though I don't remember recalling it as a kid. Or telling you."

Myriam smiled. "So was Enymian there?"

"Actually," Jadeite busied himself with perparing dinner. "We've been with Emdymian for the pass three years... as rocks." He avoided all eye contact.

"What does he mean as rocks?" Amelia stared Masato down.

Masato cringed, "We lost our physical bodies and became rocks."

Amelia arched an eyebrow at him as she gestured to his body.

"Serenity and Emdymian found a way to give us bodies." Jadeite stated.

"The moon princess?" Myriam tilted her head. "She was reincarnated too?"

"Yes," Jadeite nodded with a small smile.

"You complained she once ate a cake you were saving by accident," Myriam mused.

Jadeite chuckled, "She loves to eat in this life too."

"Are Endy and Serenity planning to get married in this life too?" Myriam hummed.

"Yes. Though they have different names now," Masato chimed in.

"Well at least you're back home. And not as rock," Amelia laughed, "I have no clue how to take care of a pet rock."

"You couldn't take care of a fish Aunt Amelia," Masato shook his head.

"And yet you asked me to take care of at least 4 pet fish for you while you went on trips." She laughed. "I wish you had learned after the first one not to leave your pets with me."

"Well I don't have any pets right now. And it'll be a while before I can get one." Masato laughed.

The door bell rang. Amelia got up with a quick, "I'll get it."

She opened the door with a soft hello before screaming. "Myriam what engagement service did you sign your son up for?"

Jadeite and Masato arched an eyebrow as they look at Myriam. Myriam went to the door with the two men watching from the the end of the hall.

"Oh that's Rei-chan. She's here for dinner." Myriam stated.

"Like an interview before the marriage?" Amelia questioned.

"No. She's not here to be married." Myriam assured the woman.

Amelia nodded as she stepped away. "Jadeite you don't have to run away and change your name," she said with a smile.

Jadeite nodded. "Whoo. That was a close one." He mocked wipping his brow.

"You're awful." Myriam pinched his cheeks as she walked back to the kitchen. "Dinner is quite yet done, but feel free to sit at the table and chat."

Rei nodded with a soft thank you. She wore a nice red blouse and a black skirt that went a little pass her knees. She even wore light make up for the occasion.

Jadeite thought she looked very attractive as he walked back into the kitchen to finish dinner with his mom. He grabbed a can of red pepper and handed it to Rei after she was seated.

Rei arched an eyebrow at the can.

"If Thomas tries anything stupid throw that in his face." Jadeite stated as he pointed to the can.

Rei nodded. "I think I'll be fine without it, but I'll keep it just in case."

"Jadeite!" Myriam slapped his arm. "You're father isn't that horrible a man."

Jadeite arched a brow. He said nothing as he went back to cooking. "Is this turning out well, Mommy." He showed her the food as he spoke with the sweetest of voices.

Myriam sighed with a smile. "It's coming nicely."

Dinner was soon done. It was a nice traditional Japanese dinner that the writer is too lazy to name. Once dinner was laid on the table a knock came to the door.

Jadeite found himsef sneering as he stood. "I'll get the door mother."

"Greet your father politely," Myriam begged him.

Jadeite nodded as he walked to the door. He opened the door with his best model smile. "Hello Thomas, you're right on time for dinner."

Thomas nodded. His bleach blond hair was cut short but spiked upward. "I'm glad to hear it."

Jadeite nodded as he stepped to the side. "Please follow me," he gestured with his hands. He walked tall and proud like the general he was. He was the king of harmony and patience after all. He could do this. He frowned as he entered the dinning room. "I hate this," he mouthed. He soon switched to a smile as he sat next to his mom. Rei sat on Myriam's other side. Masato sat next to Jadeite and Amelia sat across from him.

Thomas arched a brow as he sat next to Masato. "Why is she here?" He pointed to Rei. He had been told Amelia and Masato wouls be there. But not the annoying physic girl.

"Hino-sama," Jadeite stressed the sama, "Is here to visit mom. She is a good customer at the store."

"Good customers don't join you for dinner." Thomas stated with an annoyed face.

"I just couldn't help but beg to have Ojou-sama's delicious home cooking," Rei interjected. "Especially if I could meet her precious son with a nickname like Peacock. I was just so curious how much he was like one."

"Well you must be disappointed," Thomas stated. "The boy hasn't made much of himself to deserve the stupid nickname."

"Why don't we eat before the food gets cold?" Amelia stated. "Us Americans are rather impatient, you know."

Everyone picked up their chopsticks and ate in silence for a few minutes.

"So where have you been?" Thomas asked as he glared at the boy.

"We were lost in an midde Eastern country. Our phones, passports, and wallets had been stolen. It was very hard and tough on us." Jadeite stated with the attitude of a king.

"We're lucky we made it back to Japan at all." Masato added.

"Thank goodness that fret ship allowed you boys to stoaway." Amelia added.

"Yes. It was all quite frightful though." Jadeite stated.

"I had never seen Shin look so green," Masato shook his head. "I thought he would puke on me."

"Not while we're eating Masato," Myriam chided.

"So what have you been up to since we've last met?" Jadeite asked.

"Working an actual job and getting paid." Thomas sneered.

Jadeite nodded with a smile. "So what kind of work are you doing?"

"Construction." Thomas shot back.

"Ah. That's really hard work. Some peppermint tea when you get home can help relax your muscles." Jadeite stated. "In fact, the scent of peppermint alone should be enough."

"I don't need your stupid tea boy." Thomas growled.

Myriam frowned as she continued to eat.

Jadeite merely smiled. "I'm just trying to give you a helpful suggestion. You're always complaining of sore muscles."

"Whose fault is it that I have a bad foot?" Thomas hissed.

"I don't recall. Whose fault is it?" Jadeite tilted his head.

"It's yours. And you did it on purpose." Thomas slammed his fist on the table.

"He didn't do it on purpose!" Myriam exclaimed. "He was only 3. Three year olds get rowdy."

"No. He did it on purpose." Thomas insisted.

"What did I do when I was three?" Jadeite asked.

"How can you not remember attacking your own father!?" Thomas grew irrate as he stood up.

"He was 3. He was too young to remember." Myriam stated.

"Most children don't start actually remembering things until they're five. That's why I asked what it was I did." Jadeite said calmly.

"Why you!" Thomas pulled Jadeite up by the collar.

Everyone gasped as Rei stood up. Jadeite kept a straight face. "Please sit down. You're disrupting dinner."

Thomas pulled his fist back and brought it forward. "Don't act so high and mighty."

Jadeite merely stared at Thomas's hand as it found itself in cased in ice.

Thomas let out a shriek as he stared at his hand.

Masato suck in a breath as he pushed his seat back. He got up as Thomas continue on. He placed his hand on Thomas's shoulder as he concentrated. He recited a contra he knew well.

Thomas's face went blank as his body loosened.

"Unfreeze his arm," Masato ordered hushly.

Jadeite nodded as snapped his fingers above Thomas's hand.

Masato recited another contra before Thomas walked back to his seat. He sat and finished his food silently before standing up again.

"Well it was nice seeing you all, but I have to leave now. Thank you for dinner." Thomas said, still looking hazy.

Jadeite nodded. "Same here." He walked Thomas to the door. "Have a safe trip home."

Once Thomas was gone, Jadeite sat down and began finishing his dinner. "Your cooking is wonderful mom."

"Thanks..." Myriam nodded. "What just happened?"

"Thomas came over to dinner?" Jadeite refused to make eye contact.

"It looked to me like you froze his fist." Amelia pipped in.

"The damage isn't permanent. And I didn't exactly harm him," Jadeite held up a finger to make a point. He continued eating.

"Your cooking is wonderful ma'am," Masato added on as he finished his plate. "Please allow me help with the dishes!" He quickly gathered up his dishes and Thomas's before dashing off to the sink.

Myriam stared at her son. Amelia joined as they ate in silence. Myriam shook her head as she smiled at Rei. "So how have things been with you Rei-chan?"

"It's been going well." Rei nodded. "I have a test at school next week."

"Well, I hope you do well. I know how busy the shrine keeps you. How has your grandpa been?"

"He's doing well. And things hace been busy at the shrine. A lot of people have been coming by to get charms for their exams."

"Ah! I haven't been to many shrines yet. Is the one you work at family owned?"

Rei nodded with a smile. "Yes. You should come by sometime. If I'm there, I can gove you a tour."

"Oh that's so sweet. I'll take you up on that if I see you." Amelia beamed. "But tomorrow is a day off, right? You should take that day to relax. It's good to hang out with friends and be worry free once in a while. Maybe I'll come by Tuesday or Wednesday. Would that me alright with you?"

"I would like that very much," Rei smiled. The three made small talk as Jadeite finished his food and hid in the kitchen with Masato.

Myriam gathered the plates and walked into the plates and stood in the door way.

"What did they do?" Rei asked as she walked up behind her. She looked over Myriam's shoulder and tilted her head as she stared at the boys.

Apparently they had gotten bored and decided to clean the whole kitchen. It was spotless and sparkling. The two boys seemed to be organizing the can goods by type.

"Boys?" Myriam coughed from the strong scent of pinsol.

"Oh, hello mom," Jadeite smiled as he handed two cans to Masato. "Let me get those," he took the dishes from her. "Would you like me to make you some tea?"

"Am I going to be able to find anything in the morning?" She smiled.

"I'll draw you a diagram," Jadeite stated. "But you've been working so hard, why don't you take a break and enjoy some tea with the ladies. Jadeite glanced at the clock on the microwave. "Miss Hino, will your grandfather or Chad be coming to get you? It will be getting dark soon."

"I can manage to get home on my own," Rei glared at Jadeite. Though she appreciated him being formal with her a part of that formality stung.

Jadeite turned to Masato, but before he could voice his question, Masato spoke.

"I can drive Rei home. If you don't mind waiting til we finish this, I'll be more then happy to take you." Masato smiled at the raven haired teen. Rei saw no point in arguing.

"Very well," she turned to Myriam. "Would it be alright if I stayed a little longer?"

"Not at all," Myriam smiled.

"That's good," Jadeite beamed at his mother, "You three can have some girl talk while we finish this. So what tea qould you like?"

"I'm not in the mood for tea right now. Are you Rei?" Rei shook her head. "How about you Amelia?"

"Nah, I'm good," Amelia said from the kitchen.

The three women found themselves playing cards. Rei was slowly getting a grip on Texas hold 'em.

The two men came out of the kitchen and Masato grabbed his keys off the wall. "It was very nice to have dinner with you ma'am." He bowed.

Myriam nodded. "Get home safely," she hugged Jadeite.

"Shall I visit tomorrow?" Jadeite smiled as he folded his hands behind his back.

Myriam merely smiled as she patted her son on the cheek. "No, hang out with your friends. Amelia have a girl's day planned. You'll find it boring."

"Then, let me give you something early then. Jadeite pulled out three boxes from the bag he carried his tea in earlier. "This is for you," he handed his mom one. "Amelia," he gave Amelia hers and handed the last to Rei. "And this is a thank you gift for being such good friends with mother."

Myriam smiled at the box before looking up at her son, "How much did this cost you?"

"Ssh," Jadiete smiled. "Just accept tbe gift."

Amelia smiled at the hair pin. Rei merely stared at the box. Myriam could only sigh with a smile as she pulled the hair pen out and smiled. "Thank you," She hugged him before putting it in her hair. "Now make sure you get Rei-chan hoke safely."

Jadeite and Masato nodded with understanding.

Once in the car, Rei looked at the box and then at Jadeite. "Do you by any chance have a mother complex Jadeite?" she mused from the back seat.

Jadeite turned around to loom at Rei with a straight face. "Probably," he shrugged as if it were nothing. So long as she's happy and healthy, I'm content." Jadeite gave a sweet innocent smile.