Author's Note: Just so you're aware, I actually wrote most of this epilogue months ago, before my life got so complicated. The sequel was planned for August Vacation, and even though it will be late, I think there's a chance I might still write it for that time period. I think it will be just as important, because it gives everyone a chance to see our heroes in more ordinary ways while still providing danger and drama. Woot!

Dedication: A Mother's and Father's Day Story
Holiday Series: Book Five
Epilogue

***Future Setsuna's POV***

A shiver of excitement went up Setsuna's spine as she walked back into the throne room. She met Neo-Queen Serenity's eyes and smiled. "They're coming!" she announced.

Everyone in the room pulled back, hauling the children out of the way. In the center of the floor a bright light appeared and inside it was a circle of children. They all breathed a heavy sigh as the bubble around them disappeared.

"That wasn't as scary," little Mako said, smiling as she looked around. "Mommy! Daddy!" she raced to where Nephrite stood in the corner.

Angharad and Zita ran to Shingo and Hotaru and their siblings, both bouncing up and down as they explained everything that had happened to them in rapid speech, their voices high pitched with excitement.

Ami raced across the room and snatched Ezekiel into her arms, spinning him around. Zoicite wasn't far behind and lifted them both up, holding them tightly.

Asahi walked straight to his father and bowed low, looking worried. Instead of yelling however, Kunzite pulled the boy into his arms and hugged him close. "I would have done the same for your mother," was all he said. There would be no punishment.

Takeo grinned up at Rei and Jadeite who instantly began tickling him. His laughter rang through the room and made everything seem brighter. Their voices pealed happily as they chattered together.

The King and Queen both dropped to their knees and opened their arms for the twins and Mushi, who skipped towards them, smiling broadly. "We did it!" Chibi-Usa cried out.

But for Setsuna and Haruki, who had also dropped to their knees, the only sight they were truly interested in was their daughters. They spread their arms wide and the little girls both collapsed against them. She felt Haruki's big strong arms encircling her and both the girls, and then there was the patter of feet as their brothers and sisters raced to them, crying and laughing at the same time.

Helidor was rescued. She was safe. She and Yuzuki were home.

"Happy Mother's Day," Yuzuki said.

"Happy Father's Day," Heliodor cried.

Setsuna just held her children and wept happy tears. She waved a hand to Agate, who was watching from a distance, calling him to join their circle. He had spent over a year guarding Heliodor, and that was after trying to keep her safe in the Negaverse. He deserved to be part of their family. She watched as he knelt down beside Haruki and her husband passed Heliodor into his arms. The little girl cried out happily and hugged him close.

Sniffling herself, Setsuna looked on the scene and sighed in relief. Her family was whole again. There would still be times when the girls went into the past, and times when they might be in danger here in Crystal Tokyo, but she vowed they would always know how loved they were.

Secondary Author's Note: There you have it... the epilogue for book five. Woot! I know it took me a VERY long time to get this out to you, and that book six is very late... but at least it's finished and I can get cracking on another story.

Now here's my big question... I already know the plan for August Vacation (which is when students in Japan have their summer break) and that is set in stone, without the drama of the known enemies however... except one pesky one. Which leads me to the big question... What enemy would YOU like to see next? Review, or message me, the answer and I'll see what I can do!