Title: Acceptance
Author: Ree
Theme: Shitennou (kneel)
Genre: General/Drama
Version: Manga/Anime (end of Stars)
Rating: G
Takeuchi Naoko had the wonderful imagination to create these gentlemen and their companions. I've just decided to borrow their look alike doubles and give them scripts.
Acceptance
A/N: Part of the "Tainted Gifts" story line.
The four lords looked at each other. No one had to say it. Each of them knew it, felt it deep in their bones. He was back, and it was time to take up their posts. Finally, they were capable of guarding their prince. Closing their eyes, they tried to pin-point his exact location. As one their eyes flew open and they started rushing towards Juban park. Once there, they stared at the scene in front of them. Floating in the air was the Prince and the Princess surrounded by all the sailor senshi of the Solar system.
Kunzite's eyes locked onto Mamoru. 'He is alive. They are all alive. I'm sure she did it all too. Some how the Princess of the Moon has saved our planet and our Prince again. His eyes followed them as they floated down to the ground. As he watched, the Princess' wings folded about her, and changed into a long, white dress.
When the Mamoru's feet touched the ground, the four lords approached their prince. In unison they sank to one knee, and in a hopeful voice they greeted him. "Your majesty."
Mamoru looked at them in amazement. He started towards them when he heard Mercury's, Mars', Jupiter's, and Venus' voice echo the shitennou's greeting. Looking at them, he saw that they too were kneeling in a semi-circle but near Usagi. He raised his gaze in time to see the last four senshi fall to their knees as well, but their circle was surrounding everyone else. Standing in the center of the circles, Mamoru and Usagi felt the peace and happiness coming from everyone of their combined courts. Everyone was finally together. Mamoru finally felt the balance that he had been missing.
Smiling he looked at his four friends. He could see the peace and happiness in their faces, but also the uncertainty behind their eyes. Gesturing for them to stand, he let his smile broaden as he approached them.
Slowly Kunzite stood up. Out of the corners of his eyes he saw the others standing as well. Then he focused on Mamoru. There in his prince's eyes, Kunzite could see acceptance and a true welcome shining out at them. 'We are finally home.'