Chapter Three Princess Serenity's receiving chamber was filled with chatter as the five friends shared stories of the past few months, laughing over each others' mishaps and gushing about their relationships with the Generals from Earth. "I haven't seen Kunzite in so long....." pouted Minako, resting her chin in her hand. "Everything was so wonderful, until those rebels from the outer reaches started causing problems. He left to help quiet things down on that planet, and I haven't heard from him since." "Neflite's there too," added Makoto, a wistful expression on her face. "Aren't they all there?" asked Ami thoughfully. "I thought I remembered Zoisite saying that they were all being sent there by the Prince the last time I talked to him........." her voice trailed off as she thought of that last night, and the warmth of Zoisite's arms wrapped around her.......... "Serenity, did Endymion say anything to you about sending his generals to the rebel planet?" asked Rei. "Well...yes I think I remember him saying that he was sending them in his place so he could stay on earth and watch over Elysion." replied Serenity. She paused to stuff a danish into her mouth and gulp down some tea, the smiled at the four girls. "I remember because since he was staying on Earth he would be able to come to the ball this weekend, so I was excited." "Well since the rebellion is over and the treaty has been signed, there should be no more use for them and they should return in a couple days," said Minako cheerfully "Right?" "I think so," replied Ami thoughtfully "I can't see any reason for them to stay longer." She smiled. "I think that when they return we should have a welcoming party for them. That way the ten of us can all be together." Serenity stopped stuffing her face and smiled wildly. "Oh Ami, that’s a wonderful idea! Lets start planning it!!!! Come on guys, we should have food, and music, and we could even invite the rest of the people of the moon and make it a grand ball!" "Hey, why don't we turn the ball that’s happening this weekend into their welcoming party?" said Rei excitedly. "It was only a social event anyway, so lets give it a purpose! I can get a special group of musicians together from home to play when they arrive." She flipped the black waterfall of her hair over her shoulder. "After all, music is my specialty." "That’s a great idea!" replied Makoto "I'll work with the cooks back home and prepare some wonderful food for the occasion!" "And Serenity and I can take care of the decorations!" added Minako "It will be wonderful!" "And," said Serenity quietly with a devious smile, "They'll never expect it!" She slipped her hand through Ami's arm and nudged her. "How could they ever resist such thoughtful, caring, and surprising young women?" She giggled. Ami laughed. "I'll do whatever I can to help. I really think they will enjoy this." she thought for a moment. "You know, David is an expert on pyrotechnics, maybe I can work with him to create a fireworks show for the beginning of the ball to welcome them home." "Oh Ami, that’s just perfect!!!!" squealed Serenity. "I can't wait! Come on, let’s get to work!" The girls sat in a circle and traded ideas, planning a gala celebration such as the Silver Millennium had never seen before. But even as she laughed and planned with the others, Ami's thoughts were elsewhere, and her mind was filled with Zoisite's face saying goodbye that last night. 'I'll return to you, I promise' he had said, his blue eyes piercing through to her soul. He had looked at her in a way that made her heart flutter, in a way that she would never be able to describe to another person. 'And no matter what, I will keep you in my heart.' 'As I will keep you in mine,' she had answered, and then he had kissed her, a wonderful, sweet kiss such as she had never even dreamed about. As he walked away, she could still feel his lips on hers, and she silently blew him a kiss in return, her heart full to bursting with a sensation she had never felt before. That night her dreams had been filled with him, and that kiss had replayed over and over in her mind until she imagined that time had stopped. When she awoke the next morning, she was in love. "What do you think Ami...........Ami?" Rei's voice broke into her thoughts and shook her from her reverie. "What..........what did you say, I'm sorry......" she said as she raised herself out of her memories. "Hey are you ok?" asked Minako, concern evident in her voice. "Yes, yes, I'm fine," Ami replied, smiling "I was just thinking about how much our men will love this." Serenity hugged her. "Of course they will. And then they will be ours forever!" Ami sighed and smiled. 'Forever......................' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .:Chapter Four:. .:FanFiction Home:.