Chapter 2-Unnerving

Haruka looked back down, trying to return her attention back to the group and the princess in front of her.

It couldn't be, she thought to herself. The Sailor of Uranus looked around looking at each of her friends. Everyone was here, she knew that, yet she had to check. I'm just imagining things. I've been spending too much time with Koneko. Haruka smiled to herself, knowing only Usagi would have this effect on her. Well other than Michiru.

She watched as Usagi and Mamoru held each other, seeing how in love they were. It had been two years since the fight with Galaxia, and since then there had been peace. The Scouts still held meetings every couple of weeks to stay in touch and make sure there was no trouble brewing. Not to say that they didn't hang out outside of the meetings, but this was senshi business time. Though with everything at peace, there wasn't much to talk about.

She felt Michiru's hand slide around her waist. She glanced down and met her questioning eyes. Haruka gave her the, I'll tell you later look in response. She knew she was being silly, but she couldn't help the wave of uneasiness that was coming over her. She glanced over at Hotaru, knowing that if something was coming she would know first. But there was nothing showing in her eyes.

"You failed me! You were to protect her, stay with her, but you failed! I won't let it happen again." The voice seemed to come from everywhere, echoing in her ears. No one else seemed to notice, though Usagi turned to face her.

"Are you alright, Haruka-san?" Usagi asked, gaining everyone's attention.

"I'm fine Koneko. Just tired. I think we'll be heading home now. Plus someone has school in the morning." Haruka turned and smirked at Hotaru.

Hotaru smiled back. "That smirk won't work on me Haruka-papa. I like school, remember."

"Hai, I know. Let's go. I'll talk to you later, princess." Haruka said before turning to leave.

Michiru and Hotaru said their goodbyes to everyone and headed to the car.

"Haruka seemed at little off for a minute there, didn't she?" Minako asked turning to the others.

Rei thought for a minute. "You know Haruka is always serious. She probably just has something on her mind. If it was something serious she would have told us. Plus if something was coming, Hotaru would have felt it."

"The fire has been quiet." She said as an afterthought.

"Hotaru isn't the only one who has classes tomorrow." Ami chimed up.

"Ugh, Ami!" Usagi shrieked. "Why did you have to remind me?"

"Odango Atama! You didn't do your homework did you?" Rei asked accusingly.

"Oh Rei, why do you have to be so mean?"

It was Mamoru's time to step in before they started yelling. "Come on, Usako, let's go to my place. I'll help you with your work, ok."

"Ok, Mamo-chan. Let's go!" Usagi smiled and began pulling Mamoru away. "Bye guys."

"I guess that's the signal for everyone to say goodnight then." Makoto stated as she shrugged.

The girls said their goodbyes and headed out. All except Rei, who headed back into the temple. Deciding it was a good idea to head to bed.

Haruka sat in the couch, flipping through the channels, but not really paying attention to what was on. They had come home and eaten their traditional Sunday night sundaes. It had started when Hotaru moved in with them. Her first day of school was the next day and she was anxious not only because of that, but because Rini had gone back home and she missed her.

Shortly after Michiru had cleaned up, Hotaru had gone to bed, and she came to the couch. She knew that Michiru hadn't forgotten about earlier, but was probably waiting for Hotaru to fall asleep before saying anything.

That voice sounded so familiar. I just don't know where. She sighed, trying to figure out if she was losing her mind or if something was going on. So lost in her thoughts she didn't notice when Michiru came and sat down beside her.

"What has troubled the wind?" the blue-eyed beauty asked, placing her hand on her lovers, making her stop flipping the channels.

"I am not sure. I have this feeling that something is not right. At the meeting I heard a voice that no one else did. It seemed so familiar. She told me I failed. That I didn't protect her. She was talking about Usagi, I know it. But before that I felt something, like someone was watching us. I looked around, but didn't see anything. You're the one who's supposed to have vision and hear the voices." She looked at Michiru with questions in her eyes.

"I don't hear voices, and you know it." She slapped Haruka playfully on her arm. "My mirror has been calm. I haven't seen anything."

"Hotaru hasn't said anything has she?"

"No, but I know how guilty you still feel about the final battle with Galaxia. It could just be manifesting in a different way because you never took the time to deal with it."

Haruka shrugged. "You could be right. But somehow I don't think that's it. I just don't know."

"Why don't know go to bed and we'll see if we can't figure this out." Michiru winked.

Haruka knew this problem wasn't going to get solved tonight.

Mamoru loved the nights when Usagi stayed over. He loved being able to hold her while they slept. They had never made love, and that was ok with him. She wasn't ready and he just liked being with her. She was the one true person who he could be completely free with.

They'd come back here after the meeting at Rei's and he made them something to eat while she finished her homework. She had, of course, tried her usual pouting to not have to. It never worked when it came to him. They had gone to bed after watching some TV, when he noticed that she was falling asleep.

He had been dreaming of her. Then he felt something pull him. Something was wrong.

He was pulled instantly awake, by the sound of her screaming.

"Usako! What's wrong? What happened?" He screamed not knowing what to do.

"It hurts Mamo-chan, I feel so alone. Something's wrong."

"You're not alone. I'm here with you. I won't let you go. I promise." He tried to reassure her.

"It's not me, Mamo-chan. But I feel her pain."