I don't own sailor moon.

Green eyes reflected itself on the mirror. Lita watched herself more now. Since getting kicked out of the geisha house the twenty nine year old had been struggling. Lita managed to find a living by waitressing. It wasn't much, but it fed her. Eventually she got herself in the kitchen. Lita could afford her own place now.

The brunette looked at her own image, wondering how she lost so many years. She put her best ones behind her. She was told constantly that she wasn't pretty enough by that bitch. Lita had always been rough around the edges but she knew she was pretty.

After getting kicked out, one of her high ballers put her up in exchange for her services. Lita refused to sleep with him the only time he tried, which resulted in their arrangement to end.

She could no longer rely on her beauty in that standard. Geishas were pictured as young. She didn't miss the white makeup and clients. She hadn't been back since she was kicked out. Lita couldn't help but miss her friends. But none of the girls had tried to reach out to her.

The brunette was finally saving up her money. She had hoped to save enough for her own bakery. Lita loved baking.

"You're still beautiful." She told herself in the mirror. She tried to force herself to believe in her words. It was difficult. She was so used to being told she wasn't enough. Mama never preferred her. The hag said she was too tall or undesirable.

The brunette applied light makeup before leaving her apartment. Without stopping, she started biking downtown. She wanted to buy a car but realized she didn't have anyone to teach her how to drive.

Leaving the geisha house meant going out into the world with no education or skills. With little to offer, she had done well for herself alone. People confused geishas with prostitutes and disrespect them once they left the geisha lifestyle.

Lita biked down the street humming softly to herself. Aware of her surroundings, she rode the familiar streets. Her green eyes glanced over the restaurant she worked at. She avoided it like the plague on her days off but never hesitated to take the occasionally offered shift. She needed the extra money.

She wanted to go to a nearby park. She liked to look at the roses and think over her life. It was her peaceful area. She had a thing for pink roses.

Casually looking up, she noticed a lovely blonde woman. Her smile was bright. Lita noticed her growing belly and couldn't stop her own smile. The blonde hadn't noticed her yet, but Lita didn't mind.

"Mina," she called out softly, catching the pregnant woman's attention. The blonde turned her head and couldn't stop the surprised facial expression. "You're pregnant!" Lita was in disbelief. Mina was anything but motherly. Four years could have changed it but the brunette doubted it.

Mina hugged the woman as tight as her pregnant belly would allow. "You're alive." Mina couldn't stop the tears in her blue eyes. Her hormones had been getting the best of her.

"I am." Lita motioned over to let her old friend sit down.

The two caught up. Surprisingly, Lita was very happy for Mina. Lita couldn't blame her or Serena for what had happened. Lita had gotten herself in that situation. She learned to take responsibility for her an past. She was glad her friends escaped the lifestyle. Lita still had love for them.

"Serena lives nearby. We should go see her," Mina suggested. Lita agreed to it. She followed Mina to her car. Thankfully Mina drove an SUV that could fit her bike in the back. Once it was secured, Mina drove off.

"Where are you staying? You know if there's anything you need I can help." The blonde mentioned as she was driving. Money was no longer a concern of hers. Kunzite provided more than enough income for the both of them. She couldn't help but feel guilty for escaping and leaving her friends behind. She had gotten her happy ending while they suffered.

Lita refused her help. Truth was, she didn't really need it. She was finally stable and happy. She liked the idea that she was working hard for her money. She liked independence. Lita was grounded.

The girl's pulled up to Serena's apartment. Mina had a copy of the key and let herself inside. The house had a cleanly rose like smell that engulfed the women.

Lita took in the simple yet elegant apartment. There was a little side table with a bowl filled with sets of keys. She smiled at the detail. Next to it, there was a photo of Mina's wedding. She made a beautiful bride, along with Serena as her maid of honor.

"Mina?" Serena's voice echoed. The two women walked into the living room where the blonde had been calling them from. "Lita!" Serena was surprised. She ran to embrace the older woman. Serena wasn't surprised to see Lita doing okay. Hotaru had filled in the blanks for her.

"Surprised?" Mina questioned, waddling down to one of Serena's couches to take a seat.

"Not entirely." Serena admitted. She motioned Lita to sit with her. "I saw Hotaru and she told me about everyone." The nurse explained. "I'm so happy to see you." She was earnest in her statement.

"Me too," Lita still took her in. Serena had changed a lot. Her aura had grown peaceful. She wasn't a reckless child anymore but a refined woman. Lita wasn't used to seeing her so serene. "Mina said you just finished school and got engaged. Congratulations," the brunette meant it. She was happy for Serena. Serena gained a knowledge to support herself if she needed to.

"Thank you..." the blonde chewed her lip, unable to keep her questions in. Her blue eyes searched Lita's emerald ones. "Ray and Amy?" Her voice was full of concern. She couldn't talk about her success knowing they could be hurt.

Lita sighed. Serena was still worried about them, maybe she hadn't completely changed. "The last I heard Ray never left. Amy got kicked out." Her green eyes looked down. "Ray is strong. She is okay. Amy is in trouble."

They all knew what that meant. "We have to find them." Serena smiled dissipated. The serious look in her eyes gave Lita chills. Serena had definitely grown up. The blonde had a determined look in her eye.

"We're gonna need some help. Ray has tried. Amy won't listen to anyone." Lita explained. Ray had mentioned trying to get Amy away from that life many times. Ray was as determined as Serena. Amy refused to take the help. Ray has even offered Amy money last time Lita had checked.

Serena rolled her eyes, "I'll make her listen."

Mina nodded, "We have to get Ray in on this too."

"And Hotaru." Lita agreed.