Spirit- This story is harder to write then I thought. It keeps making me feel sad every time I try to come back to it.

Tenshi- After this chapter, not much of it will be relating to Spirits life.

Spirit- Kind of hard to, since I'm no longer in high school and I'm not a senshi. Though I'm sure some of the emotions will be the same, but everyone pretty much goes through all those weird mixed emotions when they experience heart break. Anyways here's the next chapter.

Tenshi- It's a little less depressing than the last one.

Pairings- Yami/Hotaru/Marik(decided he was best fit, it's not Yami Marik though)

Disclaimer- I don't own Sailor Moon or Yu-Gi-Oh

“Hotaru? … Come on you need to get up.” Tenshi said from the other side of her bedroom door. His sister only covered her face with her comforter. The sting of yesterday was still very much present in her hear. She hadn’t eaten since the break-up, nor did she get much sleep. The room around her was a mess. She had destroyed it when her anger finally exploded. Haruka had tried to stop her, but Michiru said it would be best to let her ware herself out. The older women checked on her every once in awhile but kept their distance. Tenshi was the only one she was willing to talk to.

“Well, I’m leaving this cereal by the door then. Hurry up and eat it before it gets soggy.” She heard him set down next to her door then walk back downstairs. Hotaru didn’t budge from her curled up spot on the bed. She couldn’t stop thinking about Yami and what could have gone wrong between them. She wanted to call him, but knew that wouldn’t help her. The real problem at hand was that she left some of her stuff over at his house. She didn’t want Tenshi or the others to go get it. They might try to start something.

Looking at her clock she saw it was 10 in the morning. Knowing Yami he wouldn’t be up yet. Most likely not for another hour at least. Sighing she kicked her comforter off and sat up on the bed. Her tv was on and stuck on the image of a little box saying her game was saved. She had spent most of the night playing one of her brothers fighting games. She normally only played them with him, but she needed another way to vent her frustration and confusion. After all, her room couldn’t handle much more. Picking up the controller she decided she would play a little more.

No such luck though as her cell phone went off. Looking at the name she couldn’t help but hope it was Yami. However, her hope was dashed when she read it was text from Rini. She hadn’t told her best friend what had happened yet. She didn’t feel like talking to anyone yesterday. So instead of texting her back, she decided to call her.

“Moshi moshi?” Hotaru blinked as the phone barely rang once before the pink haired girl answered it.

“Hi Rini.”

“Hey Hotaru! What’s up? How was your trip?” Rini’s bubbly voice asked.

“It was great. I wish you had been there.”

There was a moment’s pause. “Hotaru are you ok? You don’t sound so good?”

“I… that is Yami and I … we aren’t together anymore…”

“Oh sweety are you ok? Do you want me to come over? Bring you something? Kick his ass?” Hotaru couldn’t help but giggle slightly at that.

“No, I’ll stop by your place. I’m going to need to. I have to go pick up some of my things from his house.”

“Sure you don’t want me to go with you?”

“I’ll be fine. I’ll call you when I’m heading over there.” Rini agreed and the two hung up. Deciding that it would be best to change clothes as she was still wearing the ones from yesterday, Hotaru went to her closet and got an outfit ready. She picked out a black t-shirt with purple glitter kanji writing on it and a pair of blue jeans. After running a brush through her hair a couple of times she decided she was presentable enough. After all, no use looking too nice for someone who didn’t love her was what she thought.

Hotaru looked at herself in the vanity mirror. She had grown since the defeat of chaos 7 years ago. Her hair was slightly longer now, just barely touching her shoulders. She didn’t want it to grow any longer. She would end up looking like Mistress 9 then. The pale girl was a little taller then how she was before the “Mugen Accident” as others have come to call it. Still very pale though, and skinny but those were the things that drew Yami to her.

A frown appeared on her face. Forgetting to think about him all the time was going to be tough. Especially since almost everything was reminding her of him. Turning away from the mirror she grabbed her purse and keys and left the room. Quietly she walked down the stairs and looked to see if the coast was clear. She knew her family would never approve of her going to see Yami, but she had to. Not only to get her stuff, but to say a proper good-bye. She didn’t know if he would ever call her and she wasn’t sure she would agree to see him after this.

Thankfully no one was around. Quietly she snuck out the front door and walked over to her black Mitsubishi Lancer. She got in and pulled out of the drive way. His house was only eight minutes away. Giving her time to think of what she was going to say. She felt a little scared about seeing him. What if he refused or told her to get lost? No, he wasn’t like that. He may have broken her heart, but he wasn’t a bad person. It’s not even his fault. He can’t help the way he feels. He can’t make himself love her. That’s what he pretty much had been trying to do before she left. She could feel that now.

Pulling into his drive-way she got out and walked up to the front door. A sigh escaped her. Before she was able to come and go as she pleased. However, she didn’t think it was right to just walk in now. This was no longer her second family. Hotaru knocked on the door and waited. Yami’s grandpa answered. She wondered if he knew what had happened.

“Oh, Hotaru! It’s you. How was your trip? Do come on in.” he said with his kind smile. He moved to let her in and she nodded.

Once inside he closed the door and the two walked to the kitchen. “It was fun. How are you doing?”

“Oh, just fine. Are you thirsty? Would you like me to get you anything? Yami is out at the moment but should be arriving any minute now.”

“I’m good thank you.” She replied.

He nodded and began to walk out of the kitchen, but before he left he turned to her one last tie. “Hotaru, this is still your house too. You don't need to ask for anything.” And with that he retreated to his room. Tears welled up in her eyes. She hadn’t thought that loosing Yami also meant she would lose his family too. She loved grandpa and Yugi. She loved begin over at their house and having dinner with them. Even though grandpa had said she could still be at home here, she didn’t feel it was right. Grandpa and Yugi did really love her too. Yami had told her that so many times. They always made her feel like part of the family.

Hearing voices outside, she quickly wiped her eyes and headed into Yami’s room. It wasn’t long before the King of Games entered. “Hey.” He said.

She gave him a small smile. “Sorry I didn’t call. I just came to get my things.”

“Oh, yeah. Here I’ll get them.” He went over to a shelf and picked up some movies and a stuffed tiger. “Do you know if there is anything else?” he asked handing her the objects.

“My keychain vampire you have in your car.”

“Oh right. Let’s go get it.” The two headed outside. Yami got it out and handed it over. Then they stood there in silence.

Hotaru didn’t want to leave just yet. She quickly picked at her brain for something to talk about. “so what have you been up too?”

“Just going to clubs and having a good time.” That stung, but she didn’t show it. “What about you?”

“I’ve just been playing video games. Nothing to big… Hey Yami?” he looked up at her, “I want to be the one you come and talk too. I know you like to keep everything bottled up inside and that’s not good for you. You hardly talk to anyone. I want you to trust me and come to me if there’s ever a problem.”

“What if I want to talk about a girl I like.” He said in a teasing voice.

She rolled her eyes. “That I don’t want to hear about. You have your brother for that.” He nodded. “Well, I guess I’ll see you around.”

“Yeah, you have a good day.” Yami said. The two hugged, and then Hotaru got in her car and pulled out of the drive-way. Once the house was out of sight, she let the tears fall. That was so hard. She wanted to fling herself at him and beg him to take her back. Of course, that would probably only make her look obsessive and crazy. Besides, she knew if she stayed too much in his life, there was no chance that he would miss being with her. As the saying goes ‘If you want to be wanted, make yourself scarce.’

Rini was waiting outside as she pulled up. She looked so much older now and was three inches taller than Hotaru. Her hair was down to her waist and wasn’t so puffed up anymore. Like Hotaru, she had also filled out in places. The pink haired teen wore a white mock, sleeve-less turtle neck, with black pants. She liked wearing sophisticated clothes like that. She came to the presentt to go to school without worry. Everyone in the future felt it was best for her to grow up as normally as possible. The Amazon Quartet were also living there in the present. They had their own little apartment close by and attended the same school.

Getting out of the car she tried her best to smile as Rini walked over. Her best friend gave her a warm smile in return and opened her arms. Hotaru walked into them and hugged her real tight. She sobbed into her friend’s shirt. The two went inside and Hotaru told her everything that had happened as they sat in Rini’s room. Rini was sitting at her desk while Hotaru sat on the bed, hugging a pink stuffed bunny.

“I still say I should kick his ass.” Rini said punching her other hand

“Yami can’t help the way he feels.”

“I know, but to break-up with you on your birthday is the lowest. Oh speaking of which, here.” With that she produced a wrapped box from one of the drawers. “Happy Belated Birthday!”

Hotaru accepted the present and un-wrapped it. She smiled when she saw it was the live action Death Note movies. They had seen it in theaters together and thought it was the coolest thing ever. Hotaru loved Ryuk and L. Rini liked Rem. Both detested Light. (Sorry to Light fans, but I don’t like him) She got up and hugged her friend as a thank you. Rini smiled but then suddenly frowned.

“Hotaru, what are you going to do when winter break is over and we have to go back to school?” Immediately Hotaru’s smile disappeared. She didn’t have the same classes as Yami, but she would most likely see him around campus.

“Thanks for reminding me.” She said hanging her head

“I’m sorry!” Rini cried jumping up. “Maybe it won’t be so bad though. Our school is big, and there are plenty of places we could go for lunch that Yami and his friends never go to.”

Hotaru nodded, but knew it wasn’t going to be so easy. Tenshi had told her it was probably best she didn’t see him for a long time. It would only make her feel worse. Her mothers told her the same. She doubted she could transfer to a different school. For one that was a little much, and also it was the second semester of her senior year. They probably wouldn’t let her graduate if she did that.

A hand was placed on her shoulder and she looked up into red eyes. “You’re going to get through this. We’ve been through so much together. I’m not going to let you fall now. You were always there for me Hotaru, it’s my turn to be there for you again.”

The pale girl knew what she meant. Rini had also gone through heart break with Perarru. Hotaru had been there to help her through it. She wandered now if she was ever too harsh on her friend. Rini was really upset for a long time back then. Hotaru knew that sometimes she had to force Rini to go out and try to have fun. Now that she knew how Rini had felt, she hoped she had done the right thing. The last time Hotaru needed help was the Mugen Incident. Ever since then she felt obligated to do anything she could for Rini and the others.

“Thanks Rini… Could you do me a favor?”

“Anything.” Rini said as Hotaru stood up.

“Could you tell everyone else what happened. I’m tired of doing that. And tell them I don’t want to hear their opinions on Yami. I just kind of want everyone to pretend he was never apart of my life. For now anyways.”

Nodding the pink haired teen hugged her friend. The two then decided to watch the movies to get their minds off of the subject.

Spirit- thank god for friends. I doubt we would last very long without those.

Tenshi- thats true.

Spirit- Ok, next chapter: Hotaru must try to avoid seeing Yami at school and deal with new, and much unwanted, male attention now that she is avalible. Please Review! Ja ne

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