AN: Sorry it took so long... but here's a new chapter =) Enjoy!

The sun began to rise upon dark Tokyo. Everything glittered in the bright rays of dawn. There was no ice, no wraiths, and surprisingly… no Endymion.

"Where is he?" Uranus growled while looking around for the king, ready to attack if necessary.

Tuxedo Kame stood up from the ground and dusted off his clothes. "He disappeared with the light."

"He was completely controlled by evil, so he must have been purified by Serenity's powers." Pluto explained.

Serenity walked gracefully over to Tuxedo Kame. She detransformed to Usagi as they stood facing each other. Usagi wanted this to be just about Usagi and Mamoru – not Endymion and Serenity, not even Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Kame… just Tsukino Usagi and Chiba Mamoru.

"Mamo-chan," the corners of her lips lifted slightly, as if she was testing whether or not he would talk to her. To her relieve he smiled back, allowing her to continue. "I'm so sorry for misunderstanding you that day. I'm so sorry for… for…"

Suddenly, he took a step forward and brought her into his arms. "It's ok. I'll still love you Usako." He hugged her tighter, pouring all his emotions into the hug. "I will always love you… just as friends." Although she knew it hurt him, she was glad that he understood and was willing to let her go. Knowing now that Seiya and Usagi had his blessing, her heart felt at ease. It was as though a burden that was weighing her down had disappeared – they were finally released from the destiny of the Earth Prince and the Moon Princess.

Usagi wrapped her arms around him and whispered into chest. "Thank you." He smiled as he leaned into her hair, smelling the familiar scent of strawberries for the last time. Being so close to her, the light that she emitted was so strong that Mamoru felt it seep into him and the warmth of it filled his heart. He felt the anger that had tried to control him disappear. The evil was gone… forever.

He pulled her arms gently off of him as he took a step back. After one last look at her twinkling cerulean eyes, he turned to find Seiya. His cobalt eyes met midnight blue ones.

"From now on, you'll be the one to protect her." Mamoru smirked, "From one guy to another."

Seiya smirked back, remembering those same words that he had said to him before. "I understand."

With that, Mamoru turned around to walk away, leaving his broken heart behind to start a new life.

Since the battle a few weeks ago, life had returned to normal for the senshi. They continued to go to school, hang out at Fruits Crown Palour, and talked about boys and clothes.

"…so this hot guy came up to me and asked me for my number!" Mako exclaimed as stared dreamily into the distance. The girls and the Three Lights had gathered once again at Fruits Crown Parlour after school.

"EH! Lucky! I want to meet him!" Mina leaned across the table at her dazed friend. Yaten twitched his eyebrows irritably and attempted to pull his girlfriend back down to her seat. Although he wasn't worried about losing Mina, he just didn't want his girlfriend to look at any guy other than himself.

Being so caught up in Mako's story, Mina had completely forgotten that Yaten was there, "Ah! Sorry Yaten! But I know he'll never be as cool as you." She laughed nervously, hoping it would appease him. Yaten rolled his eyes and sighed. But as punishment, he flicked her on the forehead making her yelp in surprise. Everyone chuckled at the couple's cute antics.

"Ne Odango," Seiya was sitting next to Usagi with his arms around her waist. The two had been dating ever since that night Mamoru let her go; they were inseparable. "We have to return to Kinmouku in a few days."

Silence. The boys had only mentioned that they would return to Kinmouku, not specifying why they were leaving or when they were to return to Earth. The girls had assumed that they were leaving them forever again. They looked around hoping that one of the boys would say it was a joke or … anything.

"It will only be to tell Princess Kakyuu that we have decided to stay on Earth." Seiya finally explained to the girl's relieve, suppressing a chuckle when he saw their reaction. He never missed a chance to frighten the girls any way he could.

"Forever?" Usagi looked up at him concerned that if he ever left her again, she would fall to pieces. She felt that she would never be complete again without him in her life.

He smiled reassuringly at her. "I hope so."

"Well," Rei pointed to the other two boys, "At least we know these two will be back." When they looked at her curiously, she sighed at her friends' stupidity. "Miya and Gin."

Her comment made the two couples blush furiously. Mina became quiet and stared at the table, Yaten was blushing as he looked at the ceiling pretending he didn't hear her. Ami was beet red while fidgeting with her cup of tea, Taiki cleared his throat while turning away to hide his pink cheeks. Everyone else giggled.

"We'll have one too!" Seiya announced cheerfully to everyone's surprise. Usagi had almost fallen out of her chair from shock and embarrassment.

"W-what are you saying Seiya!?" Usagi stuttered out, blushing furiously.

He winked at her, "Don't you want a cute kid with good-looking guy?" He pulled her close to him and kissed lightly on her flaming red cheek causing her to blush even more. Usagi was about to push him away when he grabbed her hand and pulled her out of her chair as he stood up. Everyone stopped laughing when the two stood up to leave. They looked at him, wondering what he was about to do.

He merely shrugged and told them nonchalantly, "Never too late to start." He smiled mischievously and winked at everyone, pulling the speechless blushing Usagi after him. Everyone still at the booth blushed at his comment.

Down the street, Seiya was holding firmly onto Usagi's petite hand. He made sure to interlock their fingers so she couldn't escape too easily. But she never tried to leave his side – Usagi was still surprised by his sudden declaration for a child and was nervous that he may have been serious.

"You don't really mean…" Usagi was still blushing and walked while looking at the floor.

Seiya loved to tease her, 'She's so cute when she's embarrassed.' He smirked slyly at her, "We could if you want." Her head suddenly popped up to oppose but he leaned in and caught her lips in a passionate kiss. In the middle of the street, in broad daylight, Seiya was not embarrassed to kiss the love of his life. He could never kiss her enough… always hungry for more. When they parted for air, he breathed heavily, "I just wanted to spend some time with you alone today." He desired her more than anything but Seiya knew Usagi wasn't ready and would wait until she was, even if it meant forever. Just being by her side and knowing she was happy was more than he could ever hope for.

Slightly stunned from the unexpected yet satisfying kiss, she nodded speechlessly. Relieved to know that Seiya would never rush into it, Usagi looped her arms enthusiastically around his. The couple continued to walk down the street and eventually spent the night at a carnival.

Everything was perfect.

**Please review**I've decided to have epilogue! Stay tuned!