Author's Note: Well hello everyone! I bet you still hate me for that little cliffhanger... okay, rather large cliffhanger. In my defense, I did warn you I was splitting the story into two. He he he. I'm awful. I promise there wont be such a major cliffhanger in this story... just a little teeny one. Hope this prologue answers a few of your questions, and gets you excited for more.

So you might be interested to know, some of this was actually written before I even finished the last story. I had thought about putting in an April Fool's Day prank or two, but I wasn't really sure about it, and to be completely honest, I'm not sure it fits with the theme, so I wrote a one shot for it... in my Love Shots Series: titled Prank Wars

Reader response time: We all know there are several movies about Sailor Moon, and I've already done Fiore's story, so that leaves two major ones. I have some ideas for both but I want to know what you think. I was hoping to slip one in before I start season three. Which one would you like to see first? Also, there are some interesting side stories in the Manga. Do any of you want to see one of those? Let me know because this Holiday Series is just getting started...

Reverence: An Easter Story
Holiday Series: Book Four
Prologue

If you haven't read the first three books... you might want to or this opening scene will confuse you.

***Tomatsu (Fiore's) POV***

As he watched the wedding, Tomatsu slipped his arm around Natsume's waist. It was finally getting easier to remember his earth name, and he was grateful, but his focus now was on the love that had been growing between himself and the others. His co-mate, Seijoru, grinned at him as he held little Akane, who was sleeping soundly in her little white lace dress.

The wedding was filling his head with wonderful ideas, and he couldn't help but think about what it would be like to be married. His mind wandered to thoughts of a Soul-Bond like his friend Mamoru shared with Usagi, and now Kunzite shared with Minako. They were all quite aware of the reason the couple had been late to their own wedding, though it was a difficult concept to understand. Physical intimacy was new for his species, but from the grin Minako wore, he thought perhaps it was a wonderful thing. And if it was a wonderful thing, he wanted to experience it for himself. He had doubts however.

Would they be able to bond the same way when there were two males who loved Natsume? It didn't seem possible. Theirs was an unconventional relationship after all, and he wasn't sure about the laws and customs of Earth. He sighed though, happily, at the looks of love between Kunzite and Minako, trying to push his own problems out of his mind so he could be there for them on their day.

His eyes caught the decorations again and he couldn't help the grin. He'd heard the stories of Minako and Kunzite. As Sailor V and the Dark General, they'd actually fought one another while he'd been under the influence of the Dark Energy from some maleficent force called Metallia. But he was whole and healthy finally, thanks to Usagi. The arcade had been decorated with all sorts of Sailor V memorabelia, including posters of the two engaged in battle. It was a bit dramatic, but it suited the pair.

Shaking his head, he turned his attention back to the makeshift altar that had been set up at the counter. The judge had just pronounced Kunzite and Minako married, and told Kunzite he could kiss her when all hell broke loose. Without really thinking about what he was doing, he gathered his little family into his arms, his back to the blast, and held tight as they were thrown, calling out to Mother for help and protection. He couldn't let them be hurt, especially the baby.

Something hit his head, and darkness took him.

***Hotaru's POV***

Shingo slipped his hand into hers as Kunzite and Minako spoke their vows. She couldn't help the blush that rose up over her, too pale, cheeks. She liked Shingo, but neither of them was ready for the type of relationships the older teens had. Still, having him as her best friend was more than enough, and she was grateful he was at her side as they watched their friends get married.

As Kunzite bent to kiss Minako, there was a wave of sound, heat, and pressure. She felt herself being pushed forward, but Shingo's hand clung to her own and pulled her against him. She screamed, the sound drawn unwillingly from her lungs, and turned to face him as they were both flung to the ground. She closed her eyes and ducked her head against his chest. The sound of glass shattering and metal screeching rang in her ears for a long moment before they were hit by what felt like a truck.

Her throat ached when the scream ended. Something heavy lay on top of them, and she couldn't push it off. Unable to move, she sobbed helplessly as she lay in the darkened space.

"Shh Hotaru, I'm here," Shingo said. "I've got you Firefly."

She sniffled and dug her head into him, unsure what to do. He seemed to be okay, and she thought she was too, though her hip hurt and her legs were in pain.

"You okay Shingo?" she whispered.

"I think so. I hear people moving around and talking. They'll find us soon, I promise."

"Should we call out to them?" she asked.

"I think so," Shingo said, then he shouted that they were there and were okay. She snuggled against him. The only thing holding her from the edge of panic was his soothing voice in the dark.

***Haruki's POV***

While Mamoru and Usagi henshined and made their way out to fight, Haruki continued to dig through the rubble. Game machines lay on their sides, tables and chairs littered the floor, and shards of glass crunched under his feet. He was grateful for those who had been found already, and thankful that there seemed to be no deaths. But the search wasn't over. He had to find the sisters, Fiore and the others, and most importantly, the children.

He heard a groan and realized there was someone close. Throwing a table to the side, Haruki moved to help Tomatsu (Fiore) up. Under him, Seijoru and Natsume both clung to baby Akane, whose eyes were closed. Haruki snatched the child up, worried, and sent healing into her. The moment he pulled her away from Natsume she woke and began to fuss. There was a bruise on her head and it looked like perhaps her little foot was broken.

Very carefully he focused his healing, he didn't want to overwhelm the little one. Threads of orange light sunk into her skin and disappeared. Her eyes finally opened and she blinked up at him. A relieved breath huffed out of him and he hardly noticed Fiore helping the others to their feet. He shook with the aftermath of his worry, and finally handed the baby back to Natusme before he turned away, not ashamed of the tears that ran down his face, but more determined than ever to find the other children.

***Helios' POV***

He was in the field of flowers when he felt it. Something was about to happen that would destroy his future, and possibly the future of the planet. He didn't understand it at first until he heard a mental scream.

Without so much as a thought, he closed his eyes, reached out, and pulled his future to himself. When he opened them again he gasped. Instead of just one, there were four children standing around him. He knew them, or knew their dreams. But it was Chibi-Usa, the far-future queen, who held him captive. She was shivering in fright, but hadn't let go of the others.

Then her eyes lifted and met his. For just a moment the world seemed to tilt. His heart sped within his chest, and he stepped forward instinctively. Her hands dropped and she moved to meet him halfway. He might only be eight years old, but he knew that he was looking at his soulmate, his future wife. Unsure what to say, he cleared his throat.

She blinked and her mouth opened. Helios waited, holding his breath, to hear the first words she spoke to him. He watched as she licked her lips and opened her mouth again. "Where are we?" she asked finally.

"Elysion," Helios whispered, unsure why his voice had come out so shaky.

"Elysion," she breathed. "Then you're..." she trailed off, blushing slightly.

Helios gulped but nodded. Chibi-Mamo moved to stand slightly in front of his sister but she pushed past him and walked forward, glaring at her brother. Helios grinned. Well, his soulmate was certainly no pushover.

***Usagi's POV***

The battle was over. She thought everyone must have been accounted for in the time they were fighting. Sailor Moon swiped her hand over her brow to stop sweat from falling into her eyes. The others released their henshin and she mimicked them, tired and sore. But they had to clear the rubble and make sure the building was structually sound and get everyone, especially the children, out of there just in case. She was worried about them. They should have been close to her parents, but hadn't been when they'd started the search.

Everything had happened at once and the whole thing had been so overwhelming. When she'd realized Motoki wasn't breathing after he'd been healed it had frightened her more than she could say. Worry for the others was still strong. She didn't know if the Ayakashi sisters were alright, or Natsume and her family. She had so many people she loved and cared about that it was frightening. Any of them could have been seriously hurt. At least Haruki had stayed inside to deal with any injuries.

A hand wrapped around her waist just as she was preparing to step through the destroyed window frame and she gasped. Mamoru was just in front of her. She looked up and over her shoulder to see a man with dark blue hair and blue eyes. She didn't know who he was, but if Mamoru saw him touching her then he would freak. She opened her mouth to warn him, but then felt a strange pressure, like the feeling of teleportation. She gasped, causing Mamoru to turn. When her eyes caught on his she pleaded mentally for help, but she wasn't sure if he heard her before the connection seemed to dim.

She found herself in a ship and screamed, fighting as hard as she could, struggling the arms that were banded around her, dragging her towards a slivery doorway filled with green light. She didn't want to get near the light and kicked wildly. Her hand went to her brooch, but before she could transform, the man had pulled it off her chest. He forced her to the arch and she was shoved through.

"Good. You've finally returned my property," said a voice above her.

It took Usagi a moment to realize she was on the ground, her hands and knees aching from the impact. She lifted her head and caught sight of the man who had spoken. Silvery-white hair, an off-white suit with hints of lavender, traced with black scrollwork. He wore a cape, and on his forehead was the black crescent moon, hung upside down. She gasped in horror. She knew that face, and what was going to happen soon. A shudder ran through her, and she bit her lip in fear.

'No,' she thought. She wasn't going to show him how frightened she was. Slowly, carefully, she stood and met his gaze, squaring her shoulders. She just had to make it back through the archway. Then someone came up behind her and a necklace was put over her head. Instantly weakness overcame her. She noticed a purple-black crystal before her eyes slid closed and the world disappeared.

***Petz's POV***

She groaned, shifting carefully. Something heavy lay on top of her, and she couldn't move. Everything hurt. Her head, her neck, her shoulders and back. But the screaming agony came from her legs. She thought perhaps both of them were broken.

Something moved by her feet and she coughed as dust filtered down over her face.

"Is someone there?" came a voice. She thought it might be Setsuna, but she wasn't sure.

"Yeah," Petz choked out, and coughed again. "I'm trapped under something heavy."

There was a sudden enraged scream from somewhere off to her left. She gasped as she realized it was Mamoru calling for Usagi.

"Usako!" he shouted, and then something loud crashed.

"Hurry, tell him I know where to find her," she heard someone else say. Rubeus. That was Rubeus. And then he was closer. "Have you found someone?"

"Petz. She's hurt badly I think. There's a lot of blood around her legs. We need Mamoru to heal her the moment we get this machine off her."

"Who can calm him?" Rubeus asked.

"Ikuko is the only one, unless someone finds the kids."

"You go bring her to him. I think... is that Berthier?" he asked, frowning. Petz turned her head to the side and saw her sister, her arm was bent at an awkward angle and there was a table lying on top of her, but she was breathing, and that was what mattered.

"Where are the others?" Petz asked, unable to help herself.

"Calaveras and Koan are both alright. I got to them a minute ago," said another voice. Petz recognized Motoki, who worked at the arcade. She thought she remembered he was the son of the owner, but her mind was fuzzy.

"I don't feel very well," she whispered, as the room seemed to fuzz in and out in front of her face. "I think I need to... sleep." Her eyes closed and she felt herself drawn down into darkness.