--Motherhood--
Chapter 8: Family
By: Tisha


	Ikuko and Kenji had been very shocked by the news of their daughter’s alternate identity but 
they said it explained a lot. They seemed more excited about it than anything else. Usagi and 
Mamoru were finally able to return home after what seemed like a lifetime. Chibi-Usa had many 
questions after seeing her mother become Sailor Moon and Usagi had tried to answer them all while 
convincing her that it was a secret.

	Usagi and Mamoru finally got Chibi-Usa to sleep and they cuddled up in the living room with 
a fire lit. "That was some vacation, wasn’t it?" Mamoru asked Usagi as he tightened his arms 
around her.

	She laughed a little. "I think I liked the first week the best."

	He smiled. "Too bad we didn’t get to see San Francisco."

	Usagi turned around to look at him. "Who needs Japan Town anyway?" They both laughed 
until 
Mamoru stopped Usagi’s laughter with a kiss. 


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	Ami sighed, sitting down next to Urawa on the couch. "It sure was weird to see Kado as an 
adult."

	Urawa put an arm around her. "Yeah, it looks like we do a pretty good job with our kids."

	At the plural of the word Ami smiled. "A son and a daughter. That’s perfect. Kado sure is a 
handful though, maybe Kita will be better behaved."

	"Yeah, either way we have a good life, eh?"

	Ami smiled as she cuddled against her husband’s chest. Most likely they wouldn’t have 
to face any evil for a long time and it was nice to know there would be family time.


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	Rei swept the last step leading up to the Hikawa Shrine. Leaning the broom against a wall 
she sighed with satisfactions and looked at the gorgeous scenery. She finally let her heart be 
content with what she had. Before this whole thing had happened she’d felt jealous of the 
lives her friends had. But now she knew she’d have her own family in time, but for now, this 
was just fine. "I can't wait to meet you Michiko." She whispered to the wind.


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	Makoto kissed Kioshi’s cheek and pulled the covers up to his chin. Flipping the light off 
on her way out she headed to her bedroom. Jifu was just inside and he greeted her with a long 
kiss.

	"What was that for?"

	He shrugged. "I just love you. It’s nice to have the family back together."

	Makoto smiled as she collapsed onto the bed. "Yeah, too bad you’re going to be leaving 
again."

	Jifu nodded sadly. He had another business trip he couldn't get out of. "But until then we can 
spend every minute together, just the four of us."

	Makoto smiled sleepily at the thought of spending a day with her husband, her daughter, 
and her son. She fell asleep thinking of her great family and wonderful friends. 



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	"Takara, I missed you." Aiko looked up at her sister with adoring green eyes. "Mama said 
you’d be back and she was right!"

	Takara smiled at her little sister. "Yes, I’m back. I knew Mama would rescue me."

	Both girls looked up at Minako and Shiro. Minako scooped Aiko into her arms. "It’s bedtime 
girls. I’ll be in in a minute Takara." She headed into Aiko’s bedroom, tucking her in. Shiro came 
in to say goodnight and then the two of them went into Takara’s room, putting her to bed as well.

	"I’m proud of you Takara. Usagi said you were very good about taking care of the younger 
ones."

	Takara smiled. "I didn’t mind. They were more scared than me."

	Minako kissed her forehead. "I love you. Sleep well."

	Shiro took his turn at kissing her. "You know I love you as well, right?"

	Takara smiled at him. "Of course daddy!"

	Shiro smiled at the word. He felt like he was her dad and it made him feel proud just for 
her to call him that. He looked at Minako to see her smiling as well. 

	"Mommy, Daddy?"

	They both turned around to face their daughter.

	"Can I have a brother?"

	Minako laughed a little as she looked at Shiro. Seeing the love in his eyes she smiled 
back at her daughter. "Maybe. We’ll be working on it." With that Shiro put an arm around her, 
leading her from Takara’s bedroom. The little girl smiled to herself and turned over, falling 
into a deep, satisfied sleep.


The end.

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If you'd like to keep following the story, the nextstory in line is "New Earth."  And if you want more 
Rei, 
she plays a much bigger part in that story. :)