Chapter Seven

The crack of the wooden bat set Usagi's eyes on the ball as it sailed out into the stands outside the foul ball marker. While she preferred volleyball, Usagi had watched her dad play a few ballgames when she was little, and he'd taken her to a fair share of games in Japan in the intervening years. "So, this is what you gave up when Mom had me?" Usagi asked.

"Hey, don't knock it, a ballplayer can make some serious coin if they're worth their salt," Dad answered.

"He was worth his salt, too," Mom said, "especially, to give up all this." Mom gestured to the stadium around them. According to Dad, Fenway was one of a few truly old baseball stadiums left in the world. "Could you imagine growing up in Boston, Usagi?"

"It has its charm," she turned to look at Mamoru, still dressed in his graduation regalia, "but I'll be glad when we get back to Tokyo."

"Here, here," Mamoru raised a plastic cup of beer he'd been sipping from. He brought his arm over her shoulder.

"So, Dr. Chiba," Mom spoke, "have you and Usagi given any more thought to when you'll be tying the knot?"

"It might be wise to hold off until I'm done with residency," Mamoru spoke up, "The next few years will be just as grueling as med school."

"Amen to that," Ami's voice called over Usagi's opposite shoulder as she raised a plastic cup of beer and took a sip.

"I never pegged you for a beer drinker, Ami," Usagi tilted her head as she stared at her friend.

"I'm not, but it's probably my last chance to taste a Boston lager. I don't think I'll be coming back to Boston before I finish my residency." Ami shrugged, "I figured if not now, then when?"

"And you're doing pediatrics?" Mamoru asked.

"Is there something wrong with that?" she asked, almost defensive.

"No, just wasn't the specialty I'd expect from you, Ami," Mamoru said.

"I don't know," Usagi added in, "She's good with kids and parents."

"Thanks, Usagi!" Ami blushed, "I guess, the few times I had to look after Chibiusa made an impression on me."

"I'm sure when she gets to see you again, she'll be the angel she was for you," Usagi stuck her tongue out for a moment. Usagi could only imagine what being a mom would be like in the future.

"Not exactly my business, but I am curious," Ami blushed, "what happens when we get back to Tokyo?"

"Makoto opened a new place, already doing a booming business; you interested in joining us for a celebration dinner?" Usagi asked.

"I'd be delighted, but I mean, what then? Are you two moving in together?" she asked.

"Umm…" Usagi turned to start at an equally blushing Mamoru. The past few months, Usagi and the others had helped the tenant to Mamoru's apartment move out and put back Mamoru's stuff he'd left in storage. Usagi had gone in at least once a week since to clean and ready it for his return to Tokyo; she'd spent a few nights there as well, longing for his return.

"We hadn't decided that yet," Mamoru added. "However, I'm not opposed."

"Ah, well," Ami turned her attention back to the game, "just curious." Ami's voice hinted jealousy or something like it.

"Ami," Usagi felt the lump building in her throat, "have you heard from him?"

"No," Ami said with a nod and a sip of beer. "Besides," she shrugged, "Residency will be tough enough without a boyfriend to distract me." Usagi got the signal that it was a conversation worth dropping. Poor Ami! Of all of us, she deserves love the most.


By the time Mamoru arrived back in Tokyo, it was already late in the evening. Having sold his car prior to leaving for school, he took public transport home. He'd called Usagi after landing, but the call went straight to voicemail. After so long waiting to see her again, he couldn't help being a little disappointed that she wouldn't be there to greet him.

He got off the bus, walked the remaining distance to his place, and rode the elevator up to his floor. Just like you never left. When he arrived at the door, he fished out the key he hadn't used in years, and entered his place. He didn't turn on the lights, but he could tell Usagi had done an incredible job cleaning it up and putting it back in the condition it had been before he left. It was as if he'd dreamed the last several years at Harvard and was coming back to where he had started.

As the door closed behind him, a curious sound tickled the edge of his hearing. The shower was on. He looked down the short hallway to see light coming from under the bathroom door. He froze statue still for a moment, worried that the tenant he'd sublet the apartment had somehow gotten back in. However, Usagi had assured him that the move out had gone smooth. "Huh," he walked toward his bedroom and bathroom.

As the sound of the water grew, Mamoru turned his eyes toward the dark of his room. In the faint moonlight, he could see an outfit belonging to Usagi neatly folded at the foot of the bed. The corner of his mouth curled upward – Usagi was here, and he had her all to himself tonight. He opened the door to the restroom and said, "Hey, meatball-head!"

Usagi turned with a slight startle, but smiled, "I thought you'd never get home." Running water rinsed suds away to reveal her perfect body.

"So did I," he said as he stared, licking his lips.

"Take a picture, it will last longer," she stuck out her tongue.

"A photo wouldn't do you justice," he removed his shirt, "and I wouldn't want anyone else accidentally seeing what my eyes have seen."

"Uh huh," she said as he continued to disrobe. Usagi bit her lip, "So, you going to join me or watch?" Mamoru answered by pulling aside the curtain and stepping under the pleasant spray of hot water. He took her in his arms and placed his lips to hers. "Mmmm…" Usagi moaned as he parted her lips and stroked his tongue across hers.

All the jetlag fatigue melted away as he indulged in her lips and his hands traced up and down her back and shoulders. They broke for air, but they reunited again even firmer than before. Usagi's breasts traced against his chest, and her hands wandered around his back, tracing along his sides, and her hands snatched his manhood. "Ah!" he separated from her lips with a gasp.

"I see you're glad to see me," she stroked him. "I'm glad to see you, too!"

"I've never been… so happy to see you…" he strained, "Except, maybe our little ski trip a few years ago!"

"Remind me," she freed a hand and traced it on his lips, "What happened that trip?" She smirked.

Not be outdone, Mamoru slid a hand along her seal-slick body, down to her womanhood. "We started out touching one another," he traced a finger along the folds of her vulva.

"Hahhhaa!" Usagi moaned and shivered as he toyed with her. Mamoru himself felt his dick twitch under her pleasant massaging. "W-what happened next?!" she huffed to his lips.

Mamoru turned off the water, "Let's go to the bed and see if that helps us remember!" They grabbed towels and began furiously began drying off. He chased her to the bedroom, and she flopped back on his bed. Her golden hair spread out beneath her and she splayed her legs open, leaving no doubt as to what she wanted. He knelt between her knees, brought her hips up on his thighs, and entered her.

Usagi had been more than ready if the warm, slick moisture of her was any clue. Mamoru's eyes rolled back in his head as he indulged in pleasures he hadn't felt in almost two years. He moved slow but deep at first. However, Usagi made clear he'd have to step things up, "MORE!" she wrapped her legs around him and moved her hips back and forth with hers.

As he slid bare within her tight channel, a flicker of worry came over him at his sheer lack of protection. "Usako, you have had your injection, right?"

"Last week!" she moaned, "Quit worrying and enjoy!"

He thrust deep, "I've wanted to do it with you in the place, in this bed for so long!" He pulled back and thrust, "I must say, it's quite nice having that dream come true!"

"Indeed!" Usagi shouted. Her hips moved up and down, teasing him.

"Tell me," he took her hand in his, interlocking their fingers, "which is better, the cabin or here?"

"Anywhere, as long as it's with you!" she smiled as she squeezed him between her legs. "But I'll admit, the roaring fire and the king-sized bed were nice! I say we go back someday," she winked.

"Yes!" Mamoru exclaimed as he throbbed in release. He'd wanted to hold out longer, but Usagi knew right where to touch and tease. He released again, dizzy with glee. Mamoru sank forward, pleasantly weak from the afterglow of sex.

"Mamoru?" Usagi asked.

"Yes?"

"Are we still meeting Ami tomorrow at the airport?" she whispered to his ear.

"I mean, that was the plan," he said, "Change your mind?"

"No, just making sure!" she whispered.

"Usagi?"

"Yeah" she laughed breathless.

"You are staying the night, right?"

"Would you like me to?" she purred.

"I don't want you to just stay the night," slid off her to her side, "I want to have a serious chat about you moving in."

"You want to be serious after having sex?" she shook her head in amusement.

"Why not?" he made a long stare up and down her naked form, "You're here, I'm here, and we have nothing to hide!" he laughed. "How about it?"

"I don't know," she slithered closer to him, "does living together mean we hang out a lot, outside work?"

"You bet!"

She brought her breasts to his chest, "Does it mean we can walk around naked like we did at the cabin?" She licked her lips.

"As long as you close the blinds," he winked. Mamoru's left hand traced along her ribs, across her flank, and soon began tracing the curves of her tight little ass. Definitely what Prince Diamond was thinking of when he attacked the Earth! Mamoru realized the event was in the past for him, but it also would be in the future. He stared at Usagi's eyes, knowing there was a whole lot of future ahead, good and bad.

If Usagi picked up on his moping, she didn't care. "Does it mean," she twirl his dick with her finger, causing it to stiffen again, "we can have super-sexy time whenever we want?!" Her eyes lit up, and the gloom of future events was dispelled.

"Anytime," he grinned and groaned as she continued to arouse him again.

"Excellent!" Usagi rolled him onto his back and mounted his pelvis. "AHaaaa!" Usagi moaned as he slid back in her and she rode him up and down. Mamoru thrashed his head side to side and back into the pillow as he squirmed helpless as Usagi fucked his brains out.

"Oh god!" his brains short-circuited as his hands pawed desperately at her naked skin: stomach, thighs, butt, breasts, and back. Usagi had him where she wanted him, where he wanted her to have him. Nothing hotter than your hot, little woman riding you like a cowgirl! "AHHH!" Mamoru struggled to hold back.

"Do you like that?" she asked as she glided up and down along his length, every sensation becoming heavenly torture.

"Yea… yes! YES!" Mamoru panted breathless and closed his eyes. His hand found her spine, tracing at first, but he eventually began sculpting. He could hold back no longer; the release came with explosive intensity. Mamoru actually felt himself separate from his body and connect with Usagi and the the cosmos around them. Sharing the blissful moment here with her in his home, soon to be her home, was the most incredible thing he could fathom. Long nights of study and clinical rounds, all for this! Totally worth it!

As he came back to reality, Mamoru was drenched in cold sweat in contrast to her heat bleeding onto him. Usagi sank onto her elbows, resting her head on his shoulder. "Mamo, I love you!"

"I love you, too, babe!" he sighed, still overwhelmed with bliss.

"So, about moving in together," she teased.

"Please say yes!" he exclaimed, not wanting to separate from her ever again.

"How about at the end of the month? I can slowly start moving stuff here."

"Works for me!" he said as she lay flat over his body, causing him to slide out of her. "So, what now?"

"I think another quick shower is in order for both of us!" she giggled.

"I agree!"


Usagi sprawled out in the heavenly hot water of the obsidian hot tub. She reached over and turned on the jets, massaging away worries and aches of the past several months. As her body relaxed, her mind drifted away to this same place years earlier. Only one thing was missing, and he'd be here soon. She allowed herself to float in the hot water, marveling that they'd managed to book the same cabin at the same ski resort they'd shared their first romantic weekend as adults.

Usagi opened her eyes and grinned. The place held up well, considering it's been a thousand years. Her body sank back into the hot water as she sat up. She and Mamoru were just a month away from both wedding and coronation as King and Queen of Earth. She had just gotten back from a relief mission in the Americas when Mamoru had emailed her the reservation details for one last romantic getaway before the wedding. He'd be arriving late, and she had arrived at the cabin early – stealing enough time for a well-earned nap and a luxurious hot bath.

The prospect of being under a microscope as a queen the rest of her days was less appealing. Mamoru had booked this stay under his birth name rather than Prince Endymion, much as she'd travelled as Usagi Tsukino rather than Princess Serenity. Even still, she'd had to use her disguise pen to give a group of reporters the slip at the train station.

Still, things were going the correct direction. Most of the Earth had been reconnected after the great cataclysm, standards of living were improving all around, and she was about to be crowned Queen of the Earth. So much to do, so little time.

Usagi pushed her worries aside as she stood up, hot water gliding down her body and cool air evaporating the layer of warmth surrounding her. She drained the tub and dried off, but she did not get dressed. Instead, she walked into the bedroom, turned on the fireplace, and pulled back the heavy comforter on the bed. Usagi tied up her hair into their tails, and slid under the top sheet – barely concealing her body. He'd have no doubt what she wanted the second he got in. She closed her eyes, sprawled out, and relaxed, waiting for Mamoru to arrive. Her giddiness pried her lips into a grin as she waited.

She'd been half-asleep when the sound of Mamoru entering the cabin alerted her to his presence. Despite being excited as hell, she didn't stir. She waited with eyes closed and pretending to sleep. Like when she'd been snow blind, her heart raced as she heard the sound of him fumbling with clothing, and she bit her lip as she sensed the sheet being dragged down along her body. Her nipples peaked as they were exposed, and Mamoru tugged the sheet the rest of the way. The chill of being exposed tensed her, but she soon relaxed as she laid out on display. Come and get me, love!

"You're such a tease!" Mamoru chuckled, "All the same, it's nice to see you again in all your glory, princess." Mamoru kissed the tops of her feet first, and then proceeded to start suckling toes. Usagi squirmed with delight. Now who is the tease!

Usagi spread her legs further, allowing him full view and access to anything he pleased. Nevertheless, Mamoru took things slow, deliberate as he kissed, licked, and sucked along her feet, up her legs, and savoring along her inner thighs. Usagi squirmed as he teased his way closer and closer to her now moistening sex. After some pleasant teasing, his fingers spread her folds, and there was the caress of his tongue moving along within her folds. "AHHH!" she screeched as her head rocked side to side on the pillow, "Mamo!"

Usagi's hips bounced under his advances, and his firm hands came under her ass and pressed her firmly to his mouth as he went down on her. Usagi again screamed in delight as her hips tingled as he sucked her pleasure spot and traced his tongue within her folds. Hot lust filled her as he pleasured her. After not seeing each other in two months, Usagi reveled in the feeling of his touch, his kiss, and the sensation of a hand sliding down her butt and a finger entering her. Her soaked vagina admitted him without resistance, and he curled the finger. "THERE!"

Mamoru laughed wickedly as his mouth continued its heavenly torture of her clitoris, and a second finger joined in teasing her insides. There was tingling in her hips as his fingers scissored back and fourth, and she knew she'd be coming shortly. Her head drove back in the pillow, mouth open wide with a low, primal moan as she traced her hand across her chest, teasing her already perky nipples. Usagi didn't even try holding back as climax hit; she just rode the wave and screamed as millions of sensations overcame her, fingers of her free hand grasping at the sheets.

The initial orgasm passed, and her legs flopped down on the bed. She lay paralyzed by the pleasure of what he'd already done, body humming in anticipation what he was about to do. He licked with a final swipe as mouth and fingers withdrew, causing her to giggle and her body to undulate. He spread her legs, brought her hips up on his thighs, and entered her with single, smooth thrust. At first, Mamoru held his position deep inside her, filling her. Oh god, yes!

"M-Mamo…" Usagi reveled in the contact despite minor concern – they had agreed to discontinue contraception a few months ago, but they hadn't been intimate since. This was Usagi's first time without anything to prevent pregnancy, "… I'm no longer on birth control, I should warn you!"

"It takes two to tango, my love!" He thrust deep and paused, bringing himself nose to nose with her. "Feel that, Usako," his length twitched inside her, "feel my cock – no condom to protect you from me, either!" They both laughed, Usagi even snorting, Mamoru didn't usually talk during sex, much less talk dirty, but she had to admit, it was fun when he tried. And hot! She closed her eyes and arched her head back into the pillow.

"Are you ready to be a father?" she asked, almost seriously before giggles again overcame her.

He thrust in response, "Usagi, open your eyes and look at me," she did, taking in the lovely view of his naughty smirk and his toned, sexy body between her legs. "In another month, doing this won't matter. I've haven't had you in two months, and your mom is now constantly on my case about grandchildren!" He smirked, sinister like when he'd been possessed in the past, and he thrust again, followed by more thrusts with a building tempo. "Tonight, I'm going to paint your insides white, and when we finish, I'm going to be happy to do it again and again!"

Usagi brought her legs around him, squeezing him deeper as his thrusts became faster and less controlled. Usagi again felt her vagina lurch and squeeze around his twitching member. He was close, and she wanted them to climax at the same time if possible. She squeezed him deep and tighter, and he began to throb. "Ugh… AHHHH!" Mamoru let out a moan as he came inside her.

Usagi's own wave overcame her, but something seemed different. Cosmic euphoria was there as it always had been, but Usagi sensed something in the world around her shift as she absorbed him. There was a momentary flash before her eyes, like a glowing flower blooming for the briefest of moments. Could it be? "M-Mamoru?"

"Yeah, love?" he huffed as he slowly withdrew and collapsed beside her.

The sensation was unmistakable now; she'd felt it before in the Galaxy Cauldron –when everyone was brought back to life. Except, this time, this is a new life! "I think Chibiusa will be joining us soon." The full rainbow of emotion – anxiety, elation, fear, ecstasy, and more – swirled around her.

He tilted his head, curious, "What makes you say that?"

"Just now," she spoke both amazed and breathless, "I just felt a new star-seed being formed."

"Wow," Mamoru cracked a thin smile, "I guess it's a good thing we're getting married." Both stared each other in the eye, silently. Silence soon fractured under laughter – the laughter of love. "So, what now?" he asked, boyish charm fully engaged.

"Well," Usagi answered coy, and full of mischief as she bit her bottom lip, "I mean, we aren't sure we planted a baby in here, are we?"

"No, we're not sure," he rolled out onto his back, getting the message.

Usagi climbed over him, straddling his hips. "Assuming you want to be a father, I recommend we do it again," she winked, "You know, to make sure we did it right!" She lowered herself over his renewed erection, and Mamoru arched his head back as she slid up and down over him. He didn't say anything, and she didn't see the need for more words. This was probably the last quiet moment they'd have together for a long time. No sense in spoiling it!


The formalwear Mamoru wore for his wedding and coronation fit much the same as his old outfit as Tuxedo Mask – sans the mask. Usagi, likewise, wore her white wedding dress as they stood beside the council table. Even on their wedding day, affairs of state still demanded attention. Thankfully, this meeting was ending "All right, if there is nothing else, I think the princess and I would like to wrap things up and get married here!" The council of ministers dismissed themselves from the grand audience chamber. He sighed, "I really wish we were as young as we look," he shrugged, "I miss the old world on days like today."

"Maybe some things," his soon-to-be wife replied, "but just remember how bad things were getting in places before the great cataclysm.

"I remember," he stared at his wife, beautifully dolled up in the outfit she'd wear today. "And that part I'd like to forget," he winked. "I miss Sailor Moon." He winked again, "Especially the form I met at that ski chalet!"

"Mamo!" Usagi giggled, "The wedding night isn't until tonight!" She chewed her lips, "Although, if you're quick…" The inuendo was there, and Mamoru's mind began assessing the logistics of having a quickie without ruining the wedding dress or his tux.

Before they could even choose a position, an unwelcome knocking at the door interrupted the inuendo. "Come in!" Mamoru called out, splashed in cold water.

The door opened, revealing a handsome man with brown hair and soft brown eyes. "Your highnesses," Ryo Urawa bowed. He was already dressed in a dark blue uniform, a silver Mercury symbol stitched at the cuffs of his jacket.

"Ryo," Usagi shook her head, "in this setting we are still Usagi and Mamoru." As she finished shaking her head, Usagi pinched the bridge of her nose.

"Another headache, dear?" Mamoru asked.

"I'll be fine!" she said, sounding pained.

"I can come back if you're not feeling well," Ryo said.

"It's fine," Usagi protested.

"Are you sure," Mamoru asked, "I can call Ami or her mom here."

"No," Usagi raised a hand, possibly irked at the men's insistence, "now what's up?"

"Well," Ryo grinned, "I found this curious little girl running around the castle unattended!"

"Mommy! Daddy!" Chibiusa ran through the still open door

"Chibiusa!" Mamoru and Usagi both knelt down to hug her. The last time he'd seen his future daughter had been the end of the Galaxia Crisis. "What are you doing here!" Mamoru asked.

"You two told me I should be here!" she giggled. "You both said it was a moment I'd never forget!"

"Oh, Chibiusa…" Usagi's expression morphed from elation to agony, and all color drained from her face. "Oh GOD!" Usagi raced to a wastebasket in the room, heaved, and expelled her breakfast into the waste receptacle.

"Usagi!" Mamoru called as his heart began racing; his feet carried him towards his stricken bride-to-be.

"Mom!" Chibiusa screeched.

As Mamoru reached her side, she heaved again, and another wave of vomit came up. "Mamo-" she spat out, "Please tell me I didn't get any on my dress!" she cried.

"It's okay, hon," he inspected, thankfully finding the dress unsullied, "It's okay, the dress is fine!"

"Ami," Mamoru heard Ryo talking into his cellphone, "I need you to come to the conference room, urgently! Usagi just started throwing up!" He ended the call, "She's on her way, but she might be a bit."

"I'm sure it's just wedding jitters," she said.

"Usagi, you're a terrible liar!" Mamoru quipped, gesturing Ryo towards a pitcher of water on the conference room table. The other man poured a glass and handed it to Usagi. She rinsed out her mouth and spat into the garbage can. While the possibility of food poisoning was there; Mamoru suspected morning sickness, despite the fact the pregnancy test Usagi took last week was negative. A moment Chibiusa won't forget; there's probably two of her in this room right now! He bit down on his lip, amused by their future sense of humor.

She heaved again, but nothing else came. "Ryo, was there anything else?"

"Ah… no," he said evasive.

"Uncle Ryo," Chibiusa spoke, "you're an even worse liar than Mom!"

Uncle Ryo? "Ryo, what aren't you telling us?"

"It seems really inappropriate now, especially with Ami on her way…"

"Why would that matter?" Usagi raised an eyebrow, "Wait a… you're going to propose, aren't you!" Usagi's excitement was cut short by her gurgling, but she managed to not throw up again.

"It is customary to ask the blessing of the bride and groom before asking at their wedding," he blushed. "I wouldn't want to steal from your big day, neither would Ami."

"Ryo," some color returned to Usagi's face, "I'd be honored; she's been my loyal friend since almost the beginning!" She turned to Mamoru. "What do you think?"

"I'm all for it!" he smiled, "I'm glad someone got her interested in something other than books, if your maid's story is anything to go off of!"

"Huh?" Chibiusa asked.

"Nothing, little one," Ryo quickly knelt down to pat her on the head, "But we may need your help." Mamoru laughed silently as Ryo sought to defuse the conversation. Since the start of the New Silver Millenium, Ami had developed a reputation as a closet sex goddess. The maid responsible for maintaining the apartment she shared with Ryo had walked in on them several times in flagrante delicto.

"Usagi!" Ami rushed into the room, still dressed in black scrubs rather than her wedding attire. She knelt beside her friend, "What happened?"

"Wedding jitters, I think!" Usagi groaned.

"She's been complaining about feeling sick all week, Ami," Mamoru spoke up.

"All right, that does it," Ami, Ryo, and he all steadied Usagi to her feet. "You're coming down to my office, and we are doing a proper exam!" Ami commanded, dragging Usagi along.

When Mamoru was sure the girls were out of earshot, he resumed talking, "So, when do you want this to go down?"

"The reception, preferably," Ryo said.

"She'll be at Usagi's side non-stop now that she's sick," Mamoru eyed Chibiusa, "We need a diversion."

"Dad?" She stared innocent, rolling her eyes to the side.

"What do you say, Chibiusa," Ryo winked, "Care to help us out?"

"I dunno, isn't it impolite to prank people," she rocked side to side with a coy smile.

"Come on, I'll make sure your dessert includes a nice hot fudge Sunday, including a cherry on top," Ryo smirked.

"But I want pancakes!" Chibiusa begged.

"Your future daughter is an extortionist," Ryo chuckled with Mamoru. "All right, chocolate chip pancakes okay with you?"

"Uh huh," she nodded. "And the dessert you promised for tonight!"

Mamoru and Ryo exchanged amused, stunned glances. "Ah, this one is on you," Mamoru turned his palm up to his friend.

"All right," Ryo said, holding up a small via of green gel, "So here is the plan…"


The walk of shame to Ami's office made Usagi's already unsettled gut gurgle; except, there was nothing left to purge. And here is where I'm grounded for life! While naïve, Usagi recognized the real possibility of morning sickness. She and Mamoru had made the most of their little trip to Hokkaido, throwing caution to the wind and barely being able to walk afterwards. She was late on her period; although, last week's test had been negative.

As they reached the infirmary Ami maintained in the palace, Usagi's stomach continued to jump. "All right, how long has it been going on?" Ami asked.

"A little over a week," she shrugged.

"Aside from vomiting, any other symptoms?"

"Generally, just feeling like crap and tired nonstop."

"Usagi, are you able to give a urine sample?" Ami retrieved a specimen container from a cabinet and marked a line with a black marker.

"Of all days to have to do this," Usagi sighed.

"You have discontinued injectable contraceptives," Ami stated, "Have you and Mamoru had unprotected intercourse since then?"

"You have to ask?" she groaned as she walked to a nearby restroom, produced a sample, and delicately kept it off her dress. As she returned, Ami sat with a tray next to the exam table. On the tray was a pregnancy test. Ami didn't even try sugar-coating her suspicions.

"The moment of truth," Ami took the sample and dipped the test strip. As expected, one pink line formed in just about a minute, followed by a second. Ami quietly walked to her desk, sat down, and made a note in the computer on her desk. For a moment, she just worked silently, then she finally spoke, "Usagi, you couldn't wait just a few weeks!" Usagi's ears burned as Ami chided from the exam room's desk. Usagi shifted on the exam table, her long, flowing dress ruffling as she did so.

"Oops," Usagi shrugged in response. "I hadn't seen Mamoru in weeks after we did separate relief missions; I guess I was a bit excited to see him!" She blushed as she remembered the wild night of their reunion. Mamo-chan had not held back, and they both could barely walk after doing the deed again and again into the small hours of morning. My future self would send Chibiusa back as a joke!

Usagi's blush contrasted with her white wedding dress. She stared down at her stomach. Chibiusa came back for the big event today, not knowing she was already here! She smirked at the irony. Baby girl, you're going to be a lot of trouble!

"'Oops!' That's the best you have?" Ami pushed her glasses up her nose incredulous at the response, "You're about to be crowned Neo Queen Serenity, and that is the best you can manage after getting knocked up by Mamoru!" Usagi wondered what Ami's reaction might have been had this been when they were still teens.

"Well," Usagi giggled and shrugged, "he chose the perfect time for it. I mean, it's a good thing we're getting married now!"

Even Ami couldn't maintain the mask of seriousness and started to laugh. "Of all of us, I somehow knew this would happen with you!"

Oh, don't play innocent, you closet minx! "I'm surprised…" Usagi winked with mischief, "… that it wasn't you and your handsome knight."

As expected, Ami went statue rigid and turned pink at the cheeks. "W-what makes you say that!"

Coy as ever, but we all know it's an act! "Well," Usagi rolled her eyes up and around, "there was that one maid that just happened to walk in on you a couple times." Usagi chewed her lip as Ami squirmed at her reputation as a closet sex-goddess. Her poor maid!

"I-I told her not to come in until after ten!" Ami protested.

"Ah, so he got the perpetual night owl to turn into an early riser, I see," Usagi raised her eyebrows, "Details, I'm assuming he keeps you satisfied if you got caught that many times!"

Ami turned bright red, "A-a lady does not discuss such things!" Her voice trembled.

"Hehe," Usagi giggled, "I don't know, after two years, he's probably got marriage-fever on the brain after today!" She hopped down from the exam table and gently elbowed Ami, "Makoto was surprised that wasn't the first thing on your mind." Ami had reunited with Ryo shortly before the Great Cataclysm. He was now her live-in boyfriend and husband in everything but name.

"Makoto has had boys on the brain since she was a teenager," Ami shook her head and laughed, "and I doubt Ryo would spoil your wedding by proposing to me!" Oh, Ami, so Naïve.

"It wouldn't spoil a thing," Usagi winked, "I'd be happy for you two, really!" I can't wait to see what the boys cooked up while I was here with you!

"In any case, you'll have to make your wedding toast with sparkling cider. I'll be sure to alert the caterers."

"When is the due date?" Usagi asked, curious.

"Late June, early July," Ami replied. All is as it should be.

"Well, let's get you ready then, Dr. Mizuno; you're sure as heck not going to the wedding dressed like that!"

Ami looked down at her black scrubs, "No, most certainly not!" The two walked from the infirmary of the Crystal Palace to Ami and Ryo's private apartment in the Palace. Upon reaching the apartment, Ami stepped behind a privacy screen painted blue with the symbol of Mercury. Usagi heard the sound of clothing come off and the ruffling noise of Ami pulling on her ball gown. "Usagi, can you help zip me up?"

"Of course," Usagi obliged, spotting a trio of photos. First was a picture of her and Ryo in a photobooth at the seaside amusement park they'd visited as teens. Second, was a photo at the same park, just before the cataclysm. The last picture was taken just a few weeks ago at the new park that had replaced the old one. It took a long time, my friend, but I'm glad you found your prince, too.

"Usagi," Ami turned, staring with uncertainty in her eyes.

"Yes, something on your mind?" she asked.

"Usagi, do you think I'd be a good mom?" Ami asked.

"Ami, you're not your parents, and your mom didn't do a half bad job, nevertheless." She leaned her head to the side, "What brought this on?"

"Well, for one, you're going to be one in about eight months," she nodded.

"And?"

"And… Ryo brought the subject up a few nights ago…" Ami left out the words after sex.

"I see. He wants to be a father?"

"I think so," Ami shook her head.

"Do you want to be a mom?"

"Yes," Ami nodded, "I do… at least, I think I do!"

Usagi took her friend by the hands, "Hey, I'm scared, too, and we know it goes well, right?" She smiled.

"I guess, that is true," Ami seemed to relax.

"All the same… it would be nice for Chibiusa to have someone her own age – a playmate. Just like you were for me as a teenager."

"I seem remember me being the one insisting your study, and you insisting that I start ogling boys!"

"Hey, it got you Ryo, didn't it?" Usagi laughed, and Ami giggled along as well.

"All right, you got me there!" Ami sighed. "If you'd asked me all those years ago if we'd end up here…"

"All those years ago," Usagi cut her off, "I was in denial over who I was, who I was destined to be." She stared at Ami, "Just like how you denied yourself; I'm glad you finally found love and held onto it!" She embraced Ami, silently preparing to let Ami decide her own future.


For Usagi, the wedding ceremony was the culmination of dreams that started when she'd been fourteen. She thought back to all the events that led to here – becoming Sailor Moon, discovering she was a reborn princess, accepting the responsibility that came with both, and surviving countless world-ending crises. Now she stood before her father and mother, and Mamoru stood opposite her.

Father wiped a tear and turned to Mamoru, "Mamoru, do you take Usagi to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love, honor, and cherish her in good times and bad, for better or worse, and forsaking all others for as long as you both shall live?"

"I-I do!" Mamoru smiled ear to ear and took Usagi's hands.

"Usagi," her father asked, "Do you take Mamoru to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you love, honor, and cherish him in good times and bad, for better or worse, and forsaking all others for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do!" tears forced past her defenses; even Mamoru was tearing up.

By the power vested in me, I hereby declare you Mr. and Mrs. Tsukino!" Dad beamed as Mamoru officially became his son, "I think you two know what to do from here!"

Mamoru drew close and exchanged a kiss with Usagi. While tasteful, he teased her lips just enough passion to hint that he still had their wedding night on their mind. Boy, you're in for a treat! Usagi's cheeks burned pink as they separated, now finally husband and wife. As they walked from the altar down the aisle, cheers of friends, family, and important dignitaries followed.

Ami's presence followed as they headed toward the reception area. Usagi stole a glance backwards from the corner of her eye. Now that she was an expectant mother, Ami would be all over her to watch her diet, among other things. Ami had at least confirmed there was no risk to having a wedding night tonight.

On cue, Chibiusa ran up, hopping foot to foot, with a convincing dance, "I have to use the bathroom!" Show time! Usagi suppressed a smirk, trying to paint worry on her face.

Usagi turned slightly in Ami's direction, and she didn't even have to ask. "Usagi, I'll take her," Ami took Chibiusa by the hand, "We'll be right back!" Ami paused, staring at Ryo, apologetic, "I'll be right back!"

"Take your time" Ryo waved her on with a smile and a shrug, "Go before she has an accident!" Ami took off as planned. "Last chance to pull the plug," Ryo said, making sure Ami was out of earshot.

"Ryo, for crying out loud, get in position!" Usagi giggled.

"Usagi, what are you planning, now?" Rei's voice was initially exasperated. She paused, and realization sparked across her face, "Wait a… is he?"

Usagi smirked as she nodded.

"All right!" Makoto cheered.

"I'm glad he finally found the nerve!" Minako added.

"Places, everyone," Mamoru said as Ryo hid beside a support pillar for the room, "The show is about to start!" Chibiusa came running through the crowd. Rei, Minako, and Makoto discretely withdrew their smartphones from their small handbags and aimed cameras in the direction of Ami as she struggled through the crowd.

As Ami passed the pillar, her stride slowed, and she looked on at the group confused. Ryo hugged her from behind before she could resume walking, and Ami playfully swatted his hand. They exchanged words unheard, and Usagi began walking forward with the others to hear the official proposal as Ryo slipped a platinum band with a massive star sapphire out of his pocket.

The group came to a stop only a few meters away. "R-Ryo," Ami stammered, "they're starting to stare!"

"Good," Ryo slid the ring onto her ring finger casually. "They can be witnesses." Ami froze, cheeks stained pink. With clear disbelief, she stared down at the shiny band of platinum encasing her finger. "So how about it, Sailor Mercury, will you marry me?"

Ami swayed, and her knees nearly buckled, but Ryo prevented her from falling. "Y-y—y…" Ami shook as she struggled to summon words.

"It's okay, breathe, Ami," he steadied her on her feet. Come on, girl, stop denying yourself!

"Y-yes!" Ami exclaimed, finding her strength and her words. "YES!" she turned in his arms and kissed him. The bright flash of a cameras went off. Usagi, Mamoru, and Chibusa, and the other Sailor Guardians began to holler and hoot. Another curse finally lifted.


After the excitement of the wedding, Ryo's proposal, and finally being crowned; Neo Queen Serenity danced with Mamoru in a palace courtyard. The fall day was crisp without being cold, and the sun was pleasant. Everything is perfect!

"So," Mamoru, now King Endymion, spoke, "what did Ami determine about your illness?"

Usagi pursed her lips, weighing the merits of teasing things out. "Let's just say," she moved close to his ear as they slow-danced, "we brought home an unexpected souvenir from our little trip to the ski chalet!"

"Was it really unexpected?" Mamoru massaged her palm with his thumb. He spun her around so he held her from behind, "We both knew what we were doing, and we knew the timing would line up!"

"In any case, I guess the future truly has begun," Usagi sighed.

"Why the long face?" he asked, hand migrating over her stomach.

"You know what is waiting – Prince Diamond, the Doom Phantom," her heart sank, "sending our daughter to meet our past selves…"

"I thought it was my job to be the serious worry-wart," Mamoru laughed, massaging her stomach as he gently rocked her back and forth. "It will be all right, you know."

"The future isn't set in stone, Mamoru; we've been warned about that a few times now."

"And, does it matter?" he asked. "Time will move forward as it always does." He held her a bit tighter. "We will protect the earth, our friends, and our family, just as we always have. New stars will be born, new Sailor Scouts will take the place of the old, and we all will someday fade away, except you, Sailor Moon." He paused rocking her, becoming serious, "You will always be the brightest star, the guardian of love and justice."

Usagi turned in his arms, on the brink of tears at what he'd just said. The thought of living beyond everyone and everything she loved terrified her. "M-Mamo!"

"Well, maybe one other thing," he took her chin in his hand and traced away a stray tear, "will never fade – my love for you!" He smiled; his brilliant blue eyes glowing as he stared.

"Mamoru! I love you, too!" Usagi embraced him before planting a kiss on his lips, wishing she could hold him in this moment forever. My love for you will never end as long as I draw breath!

The end


Author's notes: Hello everyone, and thank you for taking this journey. I hope you enjoyed the story. I made every effort to try and keep this compatible with the related events in Love By a New Moon as well as general Sailor Moon canon. I did make a conscious decision to move Mamoru and Usagi's wedding and Chibiusa's conception to after the great cataclysm a thousand years in the future. It made much better sense for Chibiusa to be born in the future and unfamiliar with the past

All that aside, I probably will be taking a break from Sailor Moon continuity to finish some of my Naruto stories. However, I am not done with this series as of yet. I will have a poll on my FFN profile asking which story you'd like to see next. I'd appreciate your vote and any feedback. Otherwise, stay healthy, stay safe, and I'll see you next story!