SailorStar9: Nya? Chapter 36 goes up and only one review!

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Chapter 37: Christmas Day Special

Time passes...

"We're early." Genzo told his partner as the pair stepped into the gymnasium which doubled as the dance hall.

"And the theme of the Graduation Dance is..." Ami's voice trailed off as she blinked at the numerous green and white decorations that were plastered all over the walls, a full-grown Christmas tree completed the setting.

"Christmas Day." Genzo finished, sighing. "I swear the school committee did this on purpose; putting the Graduation Dance on the same day as Christmas Day."

Just then, the music came on, and before anyone knew what happened, Genzo had already dragged Ami to the dance floor.

"You do know you're making us look bad." Ami commented, when Genzo pulled her close for the slow dance number.

Genzo smirked at her, "It's very obvious, Nymph; and you look incredibly stunning tonight."

"Sweet talker." Ami scolded mildly.

"Uh hm." Genzo mumbled, still holding her close. It was not long before the couple grew accustomed to the song rhythm.

Meanwhile, Yuna and Takasa were growling jealously at the pair, as mutterings all over commented on what a perfect couple they'd make.

Three dances later, Ami sank onto a nearby chair in exhaustion. Her Starfire Gem glowed as she remembered what had happened to one Tsukino Usagi. Apparently, the Moon Princess' regret over killing Tuxedo Kaman was quickly overridden by her anger over the 'loss' of the Ginzuishou and its power. The enraged Princess had somehow gotten it into her head that if she challenged the Planetary Senshi and killed them, she would be able to recreate the Ginzuishou once more and rule the Universe.

"The throne of the Universe is mine." Moon roared. "The throne was rightfully mine! Because only the strong can lead! My mother was the strongest, not even your parents could defeat her. She passed her teachings to me because she saw my strength. I deserve to rule! This world will belong to me. The Solar System, the stellar systems, the people, they will all bow to me. I grow tired of you servants."

"Green is definitely your color; it shows how pathetic you are!" Mars sneered. "I'm glad we managed to retrieve all of our powers."

"The throne was mine! Your powers are mine!"

"You may have been the strongest, but your ways would have led to the Solar System's destruction. You are too much like that fool, Selenity. She never once thought of the Solar System, only her own ambition!" Pluto snapped.

"Don't you dare speak of my mother! She was a great leader!" Moon shouted.

"Pluto, it is useless. She has made her choice. Though it pains me, she must be dealt with." Mercury voiced.

"Agreed." Uranus nodded and the Planetary Senshi powered up, all eight Senshi summoning their bestial avatars.

A brief assault later, Moon gasped as her struggling stopped, Uranus' Storm Giant having dealt with the final blow.

Uranus' Aesir released the Moon Senshi and Uranus looked into her eyes. There was no life in them and she knew that she was dead; the Planetary Blood Debt had been paid.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Genzo asked, returning with two cups of fruit punch.

"Nothing, really." Ami assured. "Just thinking about how deep the White Moon's power-hunger had ingrained. First Selenity, then her daughter. It made me wonder how Chibi-Usa would turn out if we had let Usagi lived."

"The brat's ambitions would have known no bounds, if her mother was to be Queen of the Universe." Genzo snorted, Ami having filled him in on the Neo-Princess' appearance.

"You're right." Ami sighed. "And Genzo, what are you doing?" she blinked when the goalkeeper went on one knee before her.

The said keeper reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box, "After all this time together, I've realized that you are the person I would always want at my side. You've given me nothing but support, care, joy, happiness, and love. So I ask you this…" He opened the box to reveal a small ring. "This was the very ring that my father presented to my mother when he asked…To the girl I love with all my heart, will you marry me?"

Ami blinked, unable to believe her ears. But now, nothing doubted her. Her answer was solid from the very day they renewed the blood oath. She wanted to always be by his side, "Yes…yes, I'll marry you!" Tears were streaming down her eyes as she felt Genzo slide the ring on her finger.

"I knew you would, my Water Nymph." Genzo moved beside her, wiping away her tears of joy. "I knew you would." He moved close and placed his lips upon hers, pulling her close in a strong embrace.

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