The morning sun shone through the window. Drips of rain, from throughout the night, were sliding down the windowpane. It was going to be another beautiful day. A nice cool breeze blew through the open window and woke a beautiful red-haired young woman from her beautiful rest. Her eyelashes fluttered, before opening. Sitting up, she wondered if Neflite was a dream. Hearing a noise, she looked up to the window to see a gorgeous, tall, auburn-haired man standing beside it.

"Good morning. I was wondering when you were going to wake up," Neflite said, walking over to Molly's bed and sitting down.

"It wasn't a dream? How did I get home?" Molly asked as Neflite touched her cheek.

"When I carried you to your car, you were asleep. Probably from crying," Neflite answered. "By the way, your car is way better than mine. I guess I've been away too long."

Molly smiled and giggled. "It has been four years." Her smile widened, but quickly turned soar into fear.

"Molly, what's wrong?" Neflite asked with concern, pulling her close. He could feel her body tremble.

She wrapped her fingers around his uniform jacket. "She's home. She will probably see if I’m awake soon."

"You mean your mother?" Neflite stroked her hair.

She nodded. "Yes."

"Molly," he said softly. "If your mother is going to come in, don’t let on that I’m here."

"I'm sorry." She pulled away. "Can you help me? I was only able to claim my trust fund, which is how I bought the car. Now I need to claim the rest of my inheritance. I'm allowed to have it now, but I need someone older than myself to sign the legal documents. Someone at least twenty."

"Molly you know I will help you to the best of my abilities. I should warn you though I still have Nega energy. It is decreasing quickly since you freed me. My powers have not yet been restored. If I was to use them, I could end up hurting someone." He took her hands from his jacket and kissed the palms. He wanted to kiss her lips again, but didn't want Jenna to interrupt.

Suddenly someone tried to open the door, only to find it locked. "Open this door right now, Molly!" Jenna shouted, banging on the door.

Molly wrapped herself around Neflite. "It's her." Her voice was barely audible.

"Unlock the door. I will be here, but not visible." Neflite whispered into her ear. She nodded and got up weakly, not wanting to do this, while Neflite vanished. Once getting to the door and unlocked it, her mother barged in as Molly walked away from the door.

"Molly!" Jenna roared, but lowered her tone to her gentle voice when she saw Molly's bed sheets a little tangled. "Molly, I didn't know you were still in bed." But with one look at her daughter, she could see the girl still had on yesterday's outfit.

"Well, I was." Molly held her hands at her sides in fists, trying not to scream. She felt something gentle and warm touch her hands and instantly felt comfortable. Neflite was directly beside her, using his warmth to keep her calm.

"Well, I just wanted to tell you that I have to go out for awhile. I will be home by lunch." Jenna turned and left quickly.

"WHY?" Molly screamed, when Jenna was gone. She picked up her lamp from the nightstand and threw it at the door. "WHY?" she started crying.

Neflite, now visible, stopped the lamp from crashing and pulled Molly close as she dissolved into gut-wrenching tears.

"Get me out of here, Neflite!" she cried. She buried her head into his chest while he stroked her back. She looked up at him. "She is going to get the people who did this to me."

"Molly, how many times has this happened?" he asked softly, gently stroking her hair again.

"Three." She spoke quietly with sobs. She buried her face in his chest again.

"She's a demon. Why would a mother do that to her daughter?" He paused. "It's -- Molly, I'll protect you. Stop crying." He lifted her chin and kissed the tears. "There. Serena should know."

Molly began to protest but Neflite placed a finger to her lips. "She misses you. Did you know they are in danger?"

She shook her head.

"Well, they are." He paused again. "You should get out of that outfit. Your mother was looking oddly at it." Molly looked confused. "I'll put it plainer. You are still wearing the clothes from last night."

She started to protest yet again, but he stopped her by pulling her closer to him and kissing her lips passionately. He pulled away, looking at her, and smiled. "I think you like my kisses." She blushed and turned her head. "You don't need to be embarrassed. I like kissing you. I've wanted to kiss you now for a long time, and now I have the chance."

"Thank you," she replied excitedly, but still with tears in her eyes. She wrapped herself around him and returned his kiss as passionately as he had done.

He pulled away from her sweet lips. "Ok, ok. I get the point. But if you don't get dressed the day will be gone, before we get started."

"I guess you're right." Molly rubbed away her tears and jumped off the bed to her dresser. When she started brushing her hair, Neflite came up behind her, gently took the brush from her fingers, and brushed her hair. She looked into the mirror to see Neflite staring at her through it and she knew she wouldn't be hurt again, at least not when he was around.

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Mina woke a little disoriented. She didn't know where she was or what happened until she focused on what she was lying on: the sofa. She couldn't figure out why she fell all to pieces and, worse yet, why it was Malachite who comforted her. Could it have been her past with him? She took one look at him last night and couldn't hold herself together.

As a million things were going through her mind, she didn't realize someone had wrapped their arm around her waist. She tried to stand up but couldn't, and looked behind her on the sofa, to find Malachite holding her. His eyes opened to her as she looked at him. She was about to scream, when Malachite covered her mouth.

"Shh. Don't scream. Everyone is still asleep," he whispered, removing his hand to stroke her hair. "I didn't mean to scare you. I've never seen you like that before. Are you afraid of what Negaverse will do?" She nodded, tears clouding her vision. "It's ok, I'm here." He sat up and pulled her close. She willingly went into his embrace. "Do you remember when we fought and I came to your bedroom window every night to watch you sleep. And on the last night..."

"We slept together." Mina quietly finished, not looking at him. "The others mustn't know about that. They never knew."

"I understand and won't mention it. But Zoisite, Jedite and Neflite know. Zoisite was quite surprised when he found out, but understood. He -or she - was dead by then, after all. Don't worry, though, they won't say a word unless you or I say otherwise." He finished by lifting her chin to look in her eyes. "Do you have any regrets? I don't. It was magical."

"No, but..."

"I don't want to hear *but*. I love you Mina, Sailor Venus."

"I love you too," she whispered. “I’ve just been too afraid to admit it until now.”

"Ok, ok." A voice came from the entrance to the living room. They turned and almost fell off the sofa.

"Raye!" Mina gasped.

"Good morning," Raye chuckled, to see Malachite blush. "Did I interrupt something?"

"Don't do that," Malachite said sarcastically, helping Mina to her feet.

"Sorry, I just was talking to Amara. She's mad, to put it mildly."

"Why?" Mina asked after getting her balance.

"She just found out Amy's parents have known about us for a few years and yours have always known."

"Oh. I thought she knew that they knew. Thanks for telling us." Mina watched Raye go into the kitchen. "Malachite, we'll be leaving soon. Serena will want us all in groups. I will tell her you'll be with me." Mina whispered in his ear, then kissed his cheek.

He took a look at her, and around the room to see no one else awake, then ducked, taking Mina with him.

"What the..." Mina whispered but couldn't go any further. Malachite's warm, moist lips were pressed against hers. He spread her lips apart for his invading tongue. She didn't stop, didn't want to. She forgot to think, had forgotten how it felt to be in his arms as she wrapped her arms around him, kissing him wildly. He started to move his lips down towards her breasts, when they heard a noise of someone falling. They jumped up from the floor and away from each other to see who fell.

"Serena, what happened?" Mina asked, moving to Serena, glad for the interruption. If she were to be caught kissing Malachite, she'd never hear the end of it.

"Luna and Artemis tripped me again!" Serena explained as she gave the cats dirty looks and got up with Mina's help.

Mina couldn't help but laugh. That was the sixth time in one month. "Serena, I'm going home."

"Not without..."

"I'll be fine. Malachite will be with me. I feel safe with him."

"Just as long as someone is with you." Serena gave the cats dirty looks again. "You guys are coming with me."

"What about breakfast?" Lita asked, coming into the room.

"I will go to Binny's."

"Who's Binny?" Malachite asked.

"Binny's is our favorite restaurant that serves just about everything you can think of in food."

"Don't you like my cooking?" Raye spoke out from the kitchen.

"No comment, Raye." Prisma came in. The guest room was just off the living room.

"Very funny, Prisma." Raye came back in the room

"Be careful," Jedite said to Mina, moving from the corner where he had slept.

"I will. Thank you." She walked to Jedite and gave him a hug. "For saving me last night. If it wasn't for you three, I wouldn't be here."

"Oh, Serena, I should tell you. Queen Beryl is also alive and she renewed the Negaverse and she’s back on the throne," Zoisite said.

"How did you guys come back?" Hotaru asked.

"Sailor Galaxia found out about us and brought everyone back to life," Malachite answered.

"Ok, listen, we may know they want me but we're still all in danger. Raye, you're remaining here?" Serena asked.

"Yeah."

"Good. Who will stay with her?" Serena said.

“I will,” Jedite offered.

"Serena,” Amy said. “Greg can be with me.”

"I will watch over Lita," Zoisite offered, grabbing a handful of peanuts from a dish on the coffee table.

"Avery and Birty can pair up with Amara and Michelle. While Prisma and Katsy can pair up with Trista and Hotaru." Serena finished.

"Ok, fine with me but I'm taking my bike," Amara said, coming into the room.

"So who's staying for breakfast?" Raye asked.

With a sigh of defeat, Mina replied. "I guess I'll stay."

"My sisters and I have something to do at the shop. So we will leave right away unless you have something more important to do." Katsy turned to Amara.

"No."

"Well, I guess everyone else is remaining?" Raye asked.

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During breakfast, everyone sat in a large circle on the floor. The breakfast Raye made with Lita's help was exceptionally good. The only thing Raye had trouble with was cooking the pancakes. After breakfast, when everyone was leaving to go his or her separate ways, Chad decided to see how Grandpa was doing.

When he reached Grandpa's room, he quietly slipped inside. It was very dark. All of the furniture was old fashioned.

"Are Raye's friends gone?" Grandpa asked weakly.

"Yes. Except for one," Chad answered quickly.

"Who is it?" Grandpa demanded.

"A guy by the name of Jedite."

"Jedite! A guy!" Grandpa roared trying to sit up but the nurse stopped him.

"Whoa, hold on. He's protecting her. Besides I'm here to..."

"I want to know everything that happens today." Grandpa was annoyed at his nurse. "Leave now."

Grandpa watched Chad leave, before closing his eyes for a rest.

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Molly looked very beautiful in her sleeveless mint green dress. There was lace at the bottom of the dress and around the bodice. She was sitting on the bed while Neflite knelt down on the floor sliding her sandals on. Molly tried to protest that he didn’t have to do it. It was reminding her of when she was little, but he insisted. Molly couldn't help but giggle, when his fingers would brush across her heal. It kept making her squirm her feet, preventing him from being able to put the shoes on. When she would bend over to help Neflite, he would slightly tap her fingers.

"You are not going to help. You've helped enough. You taught me how to love and how to disobey orders," he said after the sandals finally on. He stood up, making sure he had his balance before taking Molly's hands to pull her up to her feet. She stood staring up into his eyes, hoping he would kiss her again.

"I gave you many things, but they don't add up to what you gave me. I have one question and I think you can answer it." Neflite rubbed his hands over her smooth skin. He felt her starting to tremble, and stopped. He placed one arm around her slender waist, while the other stayed on her shoulder.

"Molly, in the future, please tell me when I make you feel uncomfortable. Now..."

"I'm sorry," she interrupted. Thinking Neflite didn't want to hold her anymore, she went to move back and almost fell on the bed. Neflite stopped her from falling and pulled her closer to him. He moved his hand from her shoulder to her chin. Tilting her chin, he kissed her briefly then pulled away.

"Now, I wanted to ask you, what should I go by, Maxfield Stanton or Neflite?"

Well, I fell in love with Maxfield but I like Neflite better. Maxfield is just an ordinary millionaire, while Neflite is way different, He's mysterious and dangerous and magical."

"Yeah, but what's the story on my resemblance?"

"I'm getting to that." Molly thought for a minute. "I have it. Maxfield had a twin brother, Neflite, who came to town to find out what happened to his brother. He met a beautiful young woman with red hair," she winked at him. "Of course he falls head over heels for her, and finds out Maxfield knew her. Neflite takes over the family business and inherits the whole estate, for he's the only other child," Molly finished.

"But Neflite is such an unusual name. How will we explain it?"

"We can say that Maxfield was named after one grandfather, and you were named after the other one. The unusual name is because you're the younger twin."

"Molly, that sounds good. I'm glad that this time around I have friends, mainly you. Is there anything else I can do for you?" Neflite asked, taking her hands into his own. He sat down on the bed and with her beside him.

Molly had something really important to tell him and now seemed the best time to tell him. "Neflite...you mean...is there anything you can do for us. Umm…would you like to be...a father?"

Neflite looked stunned and confused. Before he had a chance to respond, Molly took his hand and placed it on her belly.

"The last time I was...you know, I became...pregnant."

"What?!" he gasped. It felt like someone just punched the wind out of him.

"Before last night, I wasn't sure what to do. I don't believe in abortions, but I didn't want the child. But I do now, and I want you to be the father. You can protect me and the baby from Mother," Molly rushed on.

When Molly mentioned her mother, Neflite clenched his free hand into a fist. She removed her hand from her belly, but his stayed there and he pressed closer.

"Molly." Neflite had to make an effort to remain calm. "I'd love to be the father of this child."

"Thank you for coming back," she whispered, putting her arms around his neck, and kissed him passionately.

"HOW DARE YOU NOT TELL ME!" Jenna shouted. She barged into the room. Both Molly and Neflite jumped at Jenna's outburst.

Still in Neflite's arms, Molly squeaked, "Mom." She looked from her mother to Neflite. His face was filled with disgusted anger.

"Don't you `Mom' me! You have a man in your room and you're pregnant!"

"That's it. I've had enough!" Neflite burst out, anger rising. He let go of Molly. "Mrs. Baker, I know about your little operation as well as Molly knows. You hired scumbags to have their way with her! Because of you, she's pregnant! You are jealous because your late husband left you nothing."

"Except the jewelry store," Molly added.

"Who the hell are you?" Jenna was getting a little nervous. How did she know? That's why she's never home.

"I've known Molly for a few years. I am Maxfield Stanton's twin brother, Neflite. I have taken the responsibility of being a father to her baby." Neflite paused and turned to Molly. He now held the gift that he had given Molly the night before. "You probably would have wanted this to be different, but..." He paused again. This time he knelt down on one knee, taking Molly's hand. His other hand opened the box to reveal a beautiful 24k gold three diamond ring and matching wedding band. "Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife, Margaret Lynn Baker?"

Molly gasped, as did Jenna at his proposal. He's asking for my hand. "Yes...yes I will." Molly stammered. Neflite stood, still holding Molly's hand. With his other hand, he removed the diamond ring from the velvet casing and placed it on her finger.

"I WON'T ALLOW THIS!" Jenna exploded.

"I don't care." Molly's voice was calm but cold. "I found out about your little operation last month when I became pregnant." Molly stood in front of Neflite, staring at her gleaming ring. She then moved to her closet and grabbed some nice dresses. Neflite realized what she was doing. Molly then went to her dresser, pushing her mother out of the way, and grabbed some things off the dresser that were dear to her, pictures of her father and her hair accessories and other small items from the dresser.

When she got back to her bed, she remembered she had a bag of stuffed animals in her closet. Her father gave them to her when she was little and she was saving them for her own children. "Neflite, can you go the closet and get the big plastic bag from there?"

While Neflite did what she asked, Molly got a suitcase out from under the bed. Before Neflite came back, she went and got classmate pictures and her unlit candles from her nightstand. The candles also came from her father when she was fourteen.

"That's it. I can get new stuff." Molly zipped up the suitcase. Then she went to the door. On her way out her mother moved to stop her. Molly easily dodged her by ducking under her arm. Neflite followed, carrying the suitcase and bag. When he came close to Jenna he pushed her out of the way and continued down the hall.

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When Molly reached her car, she hoped Neflite had picked up her belongings. The suitcase itself would have been too awkward to carry. She turned just in time to see Neflite approach her and walked by. Jenna was not far behind him.

"Molly, get in the car," Neflite said coldly. He put her belongings in the car while she got in the passenger seat. Once he was in, he revved the engine and drove away.

They were very quiet while Neflite was driving out of the city. Molly realized they were holding hands, and that they were driving away from the city.

"Neflite, where are we going?"

"The place I made when I was in the Negaverse. It's a mansion."

Suddenly, Molly started to feel dizzy, and knew what was about to happen. "Neflite, stop the car!" she blurted out.

"Why?" He snapped his head towards her.

"I'm going to be sick."

Neflite slammed on the brakes, stopping the car with a squeal. Before he could do anything else, Molly jumped out of the car and ran a few feet before throwing up. Neflite stood beside the car, concerned. When Molly was done, Neflite produced a wet cloth with his powers and walked over to her. He placed his arms around her while wiping her face.

"What's wrong? Are you sick?"

She shook her head. "It's morning sickness."

"Morning sickness?"

"Yes, it happens for the first three months of pregnancy around the same time everyday. It is a sign that you're having a healthy pregnancy."

"I didn't know."

Molly turned to hug him. "I'm ok. Let's go home."

"Go home?" He had a baffled look on his face.

"Your home is my home," she laughed weakly. From throwing up, she lost a lot of energy.

"There's a lot for me to learn."

We'll learn it together," Molly returned. She leaned against his chest.

Neflite helped Molly into the car, making sure she was in before shutting the door. When he got in the car, he drove a little slower.

"Neflite, I'm fine."

"I want to make sure. I could make you feel woozy driving a little fast. Besides we're only minutes from the house."

"Why don't you teleport us there?"

"I don't know how it will affect our baby."

"Yeah, I guess you're ri..." Molly stopped. "Wait a minute, you said our `baby'."

"Well, I am going to be the father. So the baby is also mine." Neflite smiled. "There it is."

Molly looked out the window at the large mansion. Her eyes widened with amazement. "It's beautiful."

"That is why I decided to bring you here. At first I wasn't sure where to go but as we left the city I decided this would be the best place." He stopped the car in front of the house. "Welcome home."

Neflite took Molly's hand to help her out of the car, and then took her things into the house.

While he was gone, she stared off at the beauty of the surroundings. She couldn't believe it was so beautiful. Especially since it was made during his battles with the scouts.

Neflite came back to see Molly staring around the yard. He walked up to her and decided to give her something to look at, specifically, himself. When she noticed Neflite, she came back to reality. "I love it, and I love you."

"As I love you." He escorted her to the house, but before entering, he stopped in front of the open doors and turned to her.

"Why did we stop...Ah!" Molly gasped as Neflite picked her up.

"I do know, when a couple walk through the door, it is romantic to carry the woman over the threshold."

"When did you learn that?"

"Oh, about three hundred years ago, when I'd passed through portals to Earth," he said then thought of all the different times he went to Earth. Queen Beryl had asked him to go to Earth to learn of human customs. Sometimes he would sneak to Earth just to get a feeling of fresh air and the Queen off his back.

"That long..." Neflite stopped her words with a kiss. She wrapped her fingers through his long hair and knew he was going to do everything in his power to protect his new family. He broke the kiss, and then looked to her stomach.

"I'm going to keep you and your mommy safe." He carried her into the house, and then placed her on the nearest sofa. When she was comfortable, he sat beside her. He kissed her forehead, then moved down to her lips and kissed them passionately. She felt his arms around her while his tongue slid into her mouth. This was her first deep kiss from him. She was surprised at how gentle he was. The only other guy to ever kiss her like that was Melvin. But now she was kissing the man of her dreams. He removed his lips from hers and rested his head lightly against her belly. She stroked his hair, then remembered she had an appointment with a lawyer about her inheritance.

"Neflite, I have an appointment with a lawyer at 1:00. Can you drive me back into town?"

"Actually, I can do better than that. I can bring him here." He sat up. "Who is the lawyer?"

"Mr. Steven Leblanc. Steven Leblanc Barrister & Solicitor."

"Well he must be a good lawyer if he's a sole practitioner. I'm going to make some lunch. Meanwhile, take a look around. There are lots of rooms. Choose a room for you and this one." Neflite placed his hand on her belly.

"Neflite, I don't think you realize that when you have..."

Neflite placed a finger to her lips. "I know you share a room." He removed his finger. "I've slept anywhere before. Where you choose will be my permanent room."

"Another thing is when you choose a room for the baby, it's called a nursery."

"Like I said, there's a lot for me to learn."

"And like I said, we'll learn it together. How did you know my full name?"

"I asked for power of the stars."

"Well, at least I didn't have to explain myself. I know Melvin would have wanted an explanation. Sometime I'll have to tell him about the baby. He was my boyfriend after you left when I was able to accept your death. We went out for three and a half years. But when we realized that it was better to be friends we broke up. He's not a dweeb anymore."

"I'm glad you are no longer with him. I would have had to sweep you off your feet in front of him if you were. Now how about lunch?" Neflite got up and left the room. When he was gone, Molly left the sofa to look around. She was amazed at how beautiful the inside looked. The outside of the house looked old and had a big stained glass window. But inside it was nothing like the outside. There actually was no stained glass window. I wonder why the outside is nothing like the inside. Well that's Neflite for you, so mysterious. But I love him just the same.

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