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A/N 1 OHAI its mee with another update sorry its took so long I got major writer has hit a brick wall, (figuratively speaking of course) but I am on crutches due to a nasty fall so been doing nothing but writing for almost a week this chapter has took the longest after the confrontation scene I did 2 chapters ago. whelp enough of my rambling on with the chapter folks enjoy...
Chapter 19- a promise made
After being home from the moon for a few days the group were back to their combined training and they were now incorporating Kuri into their fighting even though the Senshi and the newest Senshi fought well on the moon they wanted to make sure it wasn't just a fluke even if they had been doing it for 4 weeks straight on the moon.
That night the 5 inner Senshi (including sailor earth) went to bed absolutely exhausted training had gone well for all of them after a few days break and now they wanted a good night's rest (I say rest because you never know what the 4 inners and Shittenou are up too *blushes.*)
Usagi and Mamoru were spending time together and the 4 outer Senshi including baby Hotaru were in the kitchen discussing things. Usagi perked her ears up she could have sworn she heard Michiru crying just a second ago "Mamo-chan?" Usagi said sweetly "hmmm yes my princess?" he responded "did you hear Michiru crying just then?" Mamoru furrowed his brows and listened. "No, I can't hear anything love." He responded and then kissed her, Usagi responded to the kiss happily. And then she pulled away and furrowed her delicate brows in worry. She stood "Usa?" Mamoru said "something is wrong with one of my guardians I cannot leave her in distress" Usagi said with the regality of the queen she will one day be and then walked to the kitchen where the outer senshi were.
When Usagi arrived in the kitchen the sight before her eyes made her heart break in two Michiru was crying Hotaru was asleep in her bassinet Much to the relief of Usagi, but Setsuna and Haruka were trying to comfort a very distraught Michiru "'Chiru-Chan?" Usagi said tears threatening to spill and lips trembling. "Oh Usagi-Chan you startled me" Michiru said wiping her eyes and plastering on a smile Michiru hated crying in front of her princess "'Chiru. I know somethings wrong. You never cry" Usagi said, Michiru snapped more out of fear than confrontation. "How would you know? You don't even know me!" Michiru said.
Usagi winced but took a deep breath and didn't let the tears that were threatening her eyes spill "because Michiru you are one of my most trusted senshi we are linked to each other the bond is there from the past and there is no running away from it no matter how many years go by. I knew when I met you there was something strong between us but I could not work it out for the life of me. I mean at the time I was probably just hours maybe even minutes away from death if Setsuna-mama hadn't have rescued me, so I wouldn't have known and then losing most of my memories from that day until I got my bond with Keiichi back and that's when I remembered everything including Rei being rushed into hospital because of the child she lost." Usagi said ending on a whisper and sitting at the table Michiru cursed under her breath she had forgotten even though she was a distant guardian in the past she still had the bond with Serenity as they were bound by blood.
"Setsuna-mama there is something troubling all 3 of you but I'm not as clever as my mother yet what's wrong?" Usagi said moving closer to her godmother and rested her head on her shoulder much like she had done as a child in the moon kingdom. "We're worried that's all my little one" Setsuna said placing a kiss on her goddaughters forehead Usagi felt rage burn up inside her and her moon mark started blazing "about what?! God damn it Setsuna-mama I can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong I'm your princess and we are family for crying out loud I cannot be sheltered forever I've lived a hard enough life without having to worry about my senshi as well I want us to be able to talk to each other about absolutely anything" Usagi said turning her head away as her tears fell down her cheeks the 3 outers winced but could they tell their princess what was troubling them?
"Please just tell me Setsuna-mama" Usagi said her voice a little above a whisper. "Family?" Michiru said "hai we are a family all of us, Mamo-chan, me, you, 'Ruka, Setsuna-mama, Hotaru, Rei, Minako, Mako, Ami, Keiichi, Satoro, Noburo, Jun the babies that are due soon and god damn it even Luna and Artemis. We are all family. I belong with you" Usagi said with a shaky voice. All 3 women were crying now and they all hugged their princess tightly "we love you so much princess." They all said "now tell me what the fuck is wrong so I can sort you out." Usagi said into her godmother's chest.
Haruka laughed, Michirus jaw dropped and Setsuna mimicking the same action and then shaking out of her shock and went into scold her goddaughter "Serenity Usagi Chiba you watch your tongue young lady!" Setsuna exclaimed. Usagi grinned ruefully "What I'm only proving I'm 'Rukas cousin?" Usagi grinned while Haruka was holding her stomach from laughter Michiru just rolled her eyes and smiled. Setsuna couldn't help but smile. "Now what is troubling you?" Usagi said. Her cousin stopped laughing when Usagi hit the sore subject with a hammer. "Princess" Michiru whined "no 'Chiru you tell me what is troubling you. All I want to do is help you." Usagi said. Setsuna sighed "you know long ago we were distant guardians?" Setsuna said Usagi nodded her head "I was always overjoyed when momma let you come to the moon as I missed you all" Usagi said.
The 3 outer Senshi smiled at that little comment "well you see Usa-Chan what's worrying us is even though your mother said we are to protect you by your side now. We can't help but think now with small lady coming soon plus the inner guardians' children we are scared that you are going to send us back to our distant posts." Setsuna said. Usagi was shocked and horrified at this confession from her godmother. She turned her crystal blue eyes to her 3 outer senshi and she saw the look of hurt and worry in their eyes.
She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly "I'm only going to say this once more we are family I belong with you. No matter how far or close we are the strings of fate tie us together into a knot that unless one of you commits the ultimate betrayal against myself the knot is unbreakable even if you cannot stand the inner senshi which I know is not true you are coming together as a team and everyone is happier when they are together the knot still wouldn't fray yes sometimes it will show stress sometimes it may get a scar or two but it always heals because we believe in each other." Usagi said calmly. The 3 outer senshi looked at her with stunned eyes and were speechless. "As princess Serenity fills my body with hope and love tonight I will make this promise. I princess Serenity second child of queen Serenity first daughter of the queen solemnly swear that no matter how much time has passed and no matter what hardships are to come our way I will never send you to your distant posts, sailor Pluto will only go to the time gates if something major affects our future and then she will come straight home." Setsuna nodded her agreement with this arrangement,
"We will grow as a family and not just physically but emotionally too. I'm pretty sure with science advancing the way it is. We will have the next generation of Neptune and Uranus with a simple experiment, Usagi smiled at Setsuna when the other 2 girls blushed Setsuna gave one of her secret smiles back. "Please remember the promise we have made in our hearts and the promise I have made to you tonight." Usagi finished she heard crying behind her and found the four Inners and their Shittenou plus her Mamo-chan, Luna and Artemis with tears rolling down their cheeks, Haruka quickly stopped her crying and shouted. "Time to rugby tackle the princess into a group hug!" Haruka smirked.
Usagi squealed and ran into the garden the senshi, Shittenou and cats turned Human laughed and ran after the young princess and she ran straight into Mamorus chest "well hello Odango" he murmured softly and then sneakily wrapped his arms around her so she couldn't get away. Usagi struggled playfully "no, no, no" she squealed but soon enough both her and Mamoru were tackled to the ground Usagi and the inners a little more careful with them expecting. And they all erupted into laughter. Minako just watched with laughter in her eyes a protective hand over her bump. She felt a small kick "yes princess that is your family" she smiled and watched as the girls play fought with each other a particular squeal made her wince. But she just rolled her eyes and went inside to now comfort a crying Hotaru who had woken up from the commotion outside.
A/N 2 well here's chapter 19 folks hope you enjoyed it as always reviews are greatly appreciated Arigatou minna Ja ne for now *bows and waves*
The moonlight is a messenger of love