Author's Note: And more, because happy endings, though sappily sweet and toooo neatly tied up, still freakin' rock. EPILOUGE Trumpets blasted and drums sounded across the Great Hall. Everyone knelt as Neo Queen Serenity glided into the room from the back of stage. The senshi all stood in full dress, standing side by side on either side of the Queen's entrance. Endymion stood near the front of the stage, bowing slightly as Serenity approached. Serenity nodded to all of her senshi as she passed. Mercury and Jupiter standing next to one another, wearing matching gold bands. Mars and Venus standing next to them, silver engagement bands glittering in the sun. She smiled at Endymion briefly before approaching the lone figure who was on one knee at the front and center of the stage, the sole reason for this ceremony. The girl raised her head as Serenity approached and the Queen smiled down at Kira. "Kira-san, " She began, " You and I did not first meet on the best of terms. The senshi and your kind were in constant battle, opposite sides from the start. But you turned your back to their evil, choose to fight for good, to fight for us. Since that day you have proven yourself loyal to the Crown, an invaluable member of this team." Kira cocked her head curiously and Serenity almost laughed. It had been hard to keep all of this a secret from Kira, but seeing her face when she found out what this was all for would be worth it. Serenity raised her arms and called forth her septor, the Millennium Crystal nestled in it's edge. She stood directly before Kira, and lowered it to tap Kira's left shoulder. "Kira-san, as Queen of the Millennium Kingdom, holder of the Millennium Crystal," She touched Kira's right shoulder with the glowing crystal and smiled. "I hear-by name you a guardian to the Kingdom. An honorary Sailor Senshi." Kira's jaw dropped and her eyes went wide but Serenity only grinned. "Stand Kira." She commanded and Kira did, looking at Serenity in shock and wonder. To have been accepted by them was one thing, but this? "Do you accept this position and all of the responsibilities it entails?" Serenity asked carefully and Kira's eyes darted behind the Queen briefly, seeking out the security of Pluto. The guardian of time gave her a proud grin and Kira straightened her back and faced the Queen. She inclined her head slightly and forced her voice to sound calm. "I would be honored, your majesty." She said and the Queen nodded to her. The senshi all broke out into cheers and, unable to help herself, Kira gave the Queen a big hug. When she pulled back Serenity just squeezed her shoulders lightly and steeped back as the others came to congratulate her. Kira shook hands and gave hugs and took congratulations for a while, still in shock. Me, a sailor senshi. Finally, the senshi she wanted to greet the most approached her and she held Pluto tightly. "Now I'm like you Pluto. Now we're both senshi." She whispered happily and grinned broadly into her lover's shoulder, tears welling in her eyes. Pluto beamed with happiness, proud of Kira and pleased that she had earned this right. She kissed her love gently and did her best to ignore the whistling from Uranus. After a bit and a final congrats, Neo Queen Serenity left with Endymion and the senshi all transformed back. Kira was snuggling happily with Setsuna when Ami and Makoto walked up again. "Hey, congrats again Kira-san." Makoto said happily and Kira grinned. "Thank you. Now I just have to decide on whether or not to get a fuku myself. What do you think I should do Suna-chan?" They all laughed as Setsuna fought a small blush. "I'm sure Setsuna-san will be happy no matter what you do. Though I think she'd prefer the skirt." Makoto said with a grin and Setsuna blushed again though the idea of her girlfriend in said short skirt was a happy thought indeed. Kira gave them both hugs and they walked out hand in hand. Watching them leave Kira gave a small chuckle. "You know, I'm glad Makoto-chan finally got over my and Ami-chan's little thing so long ago." Setsuna laughed a little remembering just how long Makoto had been annoyed with Kira after discovering just what her girlfriend's vacation had consisted of. Rei and Minako headed their way and Setsuna hid her laughter. "Hey you two." Kira greeted happily and hugs were exchanged all around. "Aw no uniform? And here I thought you'd look good in red and orange." Rei quirked and Minako nodded adamantly. "Yeah. Orange and red go very well together." Kira laughed realizing that their colors would probably be her own. "Oh hey. " She mentioned, a thought popping to mind. "Speaking of colors, did you ever decide on a color scheme to use at the wedding?" Minako sighed heavily and Rei shook her head. "We still haven't been able to decide. The decorators are going crazy with the date only a month away too." Minako took Rei's hand and grinned. "We actually have to get going. We have an appointment with them this afternoon." Kira waved to them as they walked out, bits of a conversation that consisted of 'pastels!' and 'neons!' hitting both Kira and Setsuna as the girls disappeared from view. Seeing the amused look on Kira face Setsuna giggled and nudged her shoulder. "At least Minako-san was never mad at you." She said and Kira made a face. "Actually, she had a bit of an odd gleam in her eyes when she told me it was okay. Blasted doujin writers…" Kira said and Setsuna sweat-dropped. She took Kira's hand and with a smile they started on their way out, meeting with Haruka, Michiru and Hotaru near the door. "Well, it's been a long day. What do you say we all head home?" Haruka asked and Kira smirked. "Are you sure we should go home? I mean, it is a weekend tonight." Michiru flushed lightly Haruka's face turned slightly sour. "It should be okay. We're both a bit too tired tonight considering that someone kept us up last night." She grumbled and it was Setsuna's turn to flush as Kira laughed sheepishly. Hotaru just rolled her eyes and trotted along side her parents, laughing lightly with them as they walked out the door.
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