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87. Chapter 42. Towards the Stars.

 When the delivery of the diplomas finished, Emerald and Diamond were participating in the celebrations of the whole group, the moment of the concert of their daughter and the other girls was about to arrive. The girl saw them and went towards them, she was about to call them when Idina approached her.

- Come on Amethyst that is going to be our turn. - She warned her with sympathy. - Tell Kerria, I'll call Kathy.

-Well, you´ll see… I have to ...

-We have hardly time.- Her friend urged.- We have been warned that we must start in a few minutes.

- Yes I'm coming. - She replied.- Well, I'll tell them as soon as we finish.- She thought.-

 And she ran to call her companion and friend, forgetting to talk to her parents for the moment before due to the urgency of the circumstances. The girls met behind the scenes, they had fifteen minutes to prepare. The four of them put on make-up chatting about the exciting ceremony.

-It was great! - Idina enthusiastically affirmed. - How many handsome boy! We could find a boyfriend, right Kathy?

-And what about us? - Amethyst smiled. -

- You are already compromised - Idina answered idly, she reasoned. - You already have cousin Leval and Kerria has Brian. But we were still Katherine and me with not couple.

- Well, speak for you - Kathy laughed that she revealed with a roguish tone of voice - I'm already committed.

-How come! - The others exclaimed in chorus. -

- Yes, it's true.- She confirmed that she confessed not without flushing- and I had also my first experience.

-You're talking about! - Idina exclaimed with the eyes size of plates. -

- Yes - smiled Kathy, so she then told them. - You see girls, it was in Ireland, I spent a few days there a couple of weeks ago and I met a handsome guy named Patrick. Our friend Erin introduced us at a party. And afterwards, we were seeing each other every day. He was so seductive, I had a lot of desire and curiosity, he took me to his house and taking advantage of the fact that his parents were not there, ha, ha, ha!

-Tell us more, tell us! - Amethyst asked, betrayed by the most morbid curiosity. -

- Yes, we are on the embers.- Idina admitted, even her was visibly intrigued. -

- Oh no. That would be in your dreams! - her friend laughed, shaking an index finger, systematically denied. - I'm not going to tell you the details.

            They all insisted, even Kerria. So their partner began to say ...

-Ok. You will see. My friend Erin and I went to the O'Leary party. In the neighboring town. There, in a huge mansion, we got together enough boys and girls. He was in charge of the bar. Erin came to ask for something and you know how Erin is ...

-Well, the truth is that we do not know it.- Amethyst refrained.-

-It is true! What a fool I am! - Katherine laughed, resuming her narration. - The fact is that she is always hunting and catching handsome boys. She is very coquette and there she left, talked with him for a while and Patrick invited her to have a drink. She signaled to me and I approached ... As soon as I saw him, sparks flew up, girls ... - She assured them with her thirsty eyes. - And he had the same feeling with me ...

-Well, I do not know if your friend thought that was funny .- Kerria, who as always took the thing to her field, added.- Except clear, that happens to her same as me and she was not interested in boys...

-So that has been said by the one who goes out with a guy named Brian! - Amethyst laughed lovingly pushing her friend.-

- He is the exception that confirms the rule. – Kerria retorted and returned that push to her friend.-

-Girls. Let Kathy finish. - Idina asked them with visible curiosity. -

-I assure you that my friend Erin likes boys more than an Irishman a four-leaf clover.- Kathy laughed to continue.- Patrick offered us something to drink. When I saw him I thought, wow. What a handsome boy! Blond, blue eyes and a charming smile.- She told them.-

-Oh my… but I do not think just to smile at you could work such attraction.- Amethyst commented with jocosity.- And I think like Kerria, you would have to reach some agreement. I mean, your friend and you ... or did you raffle him?

-No, of course not. - Her companion replied. - It's true that both Erin and I liked him. But I was lucky that another boy from the town approached her. He was  handsome too, and my friend perhaps thought that it was worth more bird in hand. Or maybe she was aware of how we were looking at each other. So Patrick and I are left alone. In short, everything alone that could be in the middle of an Irish party.

-Good. And what happened? - Kerria wanted to know with patent face to be intrigued .-

The young woman remembered him. In that big house that was quite old and had at least two floors and an attic. That young man who wore white pants and a dark blue sweater, which defined his athletic bearing very well, smiled when he told her.

- My name is Patrick O'Connor. And you?

-Katherine O'Brian - She replied smiling in turn.-

-I've never seen you around here. Are you from the neighboring town?

-Yes. Well no, I came to visit my family here. Now I'm spending a few days with an aunt. But I am American.

-Well, a Yankee! - He said loudly. - I hope you're enjoying Ireland.

-The truth is that I've been coming since childhood. My father was born here. - The girl said, wanting to know in turn.- And where are you from?

-Duncannon. I have a seafaring vocation, ha, ha .- He smiled affirming. - I love to go sailing, but this weekend some friends invited me to come here, and well. The truth is that I'm glad I paid attention to them.

-And so am I! – Kathy laughed, having her companion join her.

So they looked at each other for a moment without saying a word. It was clear that the attraction was mutual.

-And what happened then? Did you go up into a room? - Amethyst wanted to know. .

-But, so suddenly! - Idina was surprised.-

- No! ... I told you that it was at his parents' house. - The young woman smiled, adding. - The truth is that we chatted and had a great time. I will not deny that almost at the end of the evening we looked for a quieter place and we enjoyed a few kisses. ha, ha ... During the party that was all ... And he told me about going to visit somewhere together.

Then she remembered that, the boy commented.

-So you like stories ...

-Yes, in fact I would like to be a journalist.- She answered.-

-Well, near where I live, on the Hook Peninsula, you have the most famous haunted house in all of Ireland. Loftus Hall. In the county of Wexford. One day, if you feel like it and it does not scare you, we could go and see if the spirits appear

-Spirits! - She laughed, then added. - It would take more than a few ghosts to scare me.

- Really? -The young man asked in turn to sketch a mischievous smile .- That is what I like, you're a brave girl.

-If I go with the right guy, have that for sure.- The young lady said, winking.

After that, they did find a more intimate place to kiss and start exploring. Although Kerria was the one who asked once more, taking her out of those memories.

-But get to the point, woman! ...

Kathy finally agreed (deep down she was crazy to tell it) and explained the excitement, pain and pleasure she felt at that first time ...

- I suppose you would take precautions, - Idina told her with obvious concern. -

- Of course, I did ... you know. - And to express it in an even more graphic way, Katherine took a pack of condoms out of her bag to everyone's amazement - and as you can see, I was well prepared. Just in case he does not.

- So you had all planned, huh, scoundrel? - Kerria laughed. -

- The truth is… yes. - Kathy recognized visibly red – I had my eye put on him since we met at the party. So, Idina, you're all alone.

            They all looked at their cousin and friend and she could not help but blush. Saying full of shame.

- I think that's something I have to think about yet. Although good, with some boy in the university that I have dated.

- Oh really? - Kerria inquired visibly surprised. - I had no idea…

- This is not our Idina, somebody has changed her for us! - Amethyst laughed in turn. -

- We have only left as friends, in short, just a few kisses. - The poor girl commented almost as if she were asking for forgiveness for it. - Nothing else…

- Go now! Are you going to tell us that you have not done anything else in his room? - Katherine who enjoyed like the others watching the red face of her cousin, asked. - Or in yours?

- You have not even done it ... good! - Amethyst who did not know how to express it without causing scandal to her pure interlocutor, added - I do not tell you that you have to sleep with him. But a little sex, even if it's just some oral pleasure.

- He was a lovely boy. - The aforementioned innocently affirmed  that she entrusted to her friends. - The truth is that we talked a lot.

            Her companions looked at each other in astonishment, although in the end they could not repress the laughter. Even more so when Katherine clarified to her bewildered cousin.

- I think that here, our French girl, refers to another kind of pleasure that can be given to a boy with our mouth.

And she staged it in such a way through the mimicry that provoked the laughter of Kerria and Amethyst and the shocked gesture of Idina.

-What? – Idina exclaimed, putting her hands to her ears and opening her mouth. -Oh no!

- Come on girl! That's not so weird. -Amethyst could laugh. - Are you going to tell me that you never ...?

- You will not go to say to me that you have done something like that? - Idina interrogated them with incredulous tone –

And there was an awkward silence. The others looked at each other in complicity. While their companion scrutinized them with eyes crossed between astonished and disapproving. Finally it was Amethyst, who almost unable to repress the laughter, revealed her.

 - I ... already in the boarding school of Paris I had my first experiences in that subject.

- But you were fourteen years old! - Idina was shocked without being able to believe it. –

- Well, - Kathy teased now with a certain blush when looking at her demure cousin - I must say that in Ireland ... well, Patrick loved that, and when we had no place to go to bed, well ... I remember before going to that haunted mansion ... yes I did one of my spells on his wand ...

-I cannot believe it. - Their interlocutor said and looked back at Kerria looking at her hopefully to testify. - Thank Goodness. Well, you have not had that problem, as you do not like men ... and Brian is so ... formal ...

       Although now it was the alluded one that got a little red. And finally she could confess as she sketched a smirk of circumstances.

 -You will see. It's true that ... those things, anyway. I've done more with girls, we do not have what they have but our private parts can also be stimulated in that way. And I assure you that when they do you, it is very nice.

Now until Amethyst and Kathy turned slightly red, almost nodding without realizing it. The first of course could testify that surprised her friend years ago in the locker room with her girlfriend then. Although her group partner continued narrating for more disturbance of Idina.

 -But I admit that there was a time when I was confused and experimented and when Debbie and I went to certain places, the odd guys. Well ... understand that, to get rid of them in certain situations ... That way you left them out of combat. - She could say with patent discomfort, although she was allowed herself the luxury of adding, trying to  minimize the subject. - It's not so bad either. And I think with Brian, well ... the boy deserves it, maybe one of these days I'll try it on him ... and it does not know that bad when they let it all go ... well, what they release when they reach climax .... and you swallow ...

However now Idina smiled shaking her head and said with total certainty, as if she had discovered some kind of game.

 -I understand. You are playing a joke on me. Is not like this? You all agree ...

            And between the coughs of some and the looks towards the walls of others they left patent to her astonished companion of group that that was not a joke. It was even Kathy who, more funny, dared to propose her.

 - Look. If you like that guy you go out with, you should try. I'm sure he would be happy.

 - I'm not dating him anymore. - The girl replied with visible stiffness. - We leave it ...

- Well, when you meet someone else you like. – Amethyst said, joining that with a funny face. - You have to be a little more ... open minded ...

- No way! I do not suck. - The girl replied –

- Come on, little cousin. Do not be so narrow minded! - Katherine laughed. -

-Have you asked Nehie if she has already done it? Maybe she could surprises you! Just as you told us that she now dances and she actually is a cheerleader in Golden, just like you. Perhaps, In addition to that, she has experimented with other things as well. - Kerria intervened that now took the jocular relay of their companions. - The truth It she is gorgeous. Boys will not be lacking to her... Or is she? ... because then if one day I am again available ...

 -No, she is not! – Her cousin hastened to replicate, adding firmly. - And surely she has not done anything like that either. In addition, she is the Queen of the New Moon. And also Sailor Shadow, the guardian of the lunar mysteries. - Her interlocutor affirmed categorically as if that in herself was a reason more than enough. -

The others smiled, they had indeed had occasion to meet and see the sovereign of the Moon and she was a lovely girl. Idina had even told them about the adventures they had in that first year of studies. Both she and her friend had to face a burden of Neherenia´s past. But fortunately, aided by the help of Chibiusa and the Sailor Asteroids, everything went well. Then, thanks to Heaven, the course ended without further incident. Now the queen of the New Moon was on vacation in her world. Or rather attending to their royal obligations there. Idina missed her very much and wanted to see her again for the start of the new academic year. She came out of those thoughts when she heard her cousin Kathy asserting by waving her hand with jocularity.

-So what? And Cleopatra was a pharaoh and everything was told about her! Trust the Queen of the Moon. With that kind of handsome courtiers who should be around her. She should be made of stone if she never has done it! - That comment made the rest laugh, especially when Kathy added between laughter. - But of course, I forgot that sister Idina will surely take habits soon ... Ha, ha! -

And without stopping she alluded to her cousin as she parodied a liturgical tone putting her hands in the attitude of a simulated prayer among the laughter of her rejoicing accomplices.

-Go, we're looking for a banana or better a very fat cucumber and you're training. We can give you good advice! When you swallow it, be careful not to splash it. - Amethyst who had to grab a table to keep from falling over with laughter, was able to say –

-What are you saying.? I do not suck that! - Poor Idina exclaimed that she did not know where to get in while her friends did not stop laughing now. - You're going to pay me for this, you bitches! We'll talk about this. - She answered them with some feigned disapproval (or maybe not so feigned) and cheeks flushed with modesty while their partners were burst out of laugh. -

-Well, girls, we have to finish. We left in five minutes. - Kerria that could at last contain the laughter, said, looking at her watch with a more serious gesture. -

-Yes, how am I going to miss this! - Amethyst replied that she also stopped laughing, adopting a more serious tone to declare. - The truth is that I have to tell you something too.

            Kerria looked at her in turn and the others, leaving aside the jokes, listened attentively to the decision that her companion had taken when she unveiled it.

- Then, you will go too? - Idina asked visibly saddened. -

- Yes, I have decided. - Amatista assured - and after the concert I will tell my parents.

- It may be the last one we celebrate together.- Kathy added in her voice overshadowed by grief. - The last performance of the Justices.

- Do not be so fatalistic, mates! - Kerria encouraged them. - Come on!, you can go back with Mazoui and Leval. They dominate that rare technique.

- Yes, but in any case we have to do it very well today. My godmother Minako promised that she would try to come and see us act.- Kathy told them.-

-It's true, I think my godmother Ami is also here, with her other companions. And also our parents and our cousins ​​and brothers. - Kerria said. - So, let´s give everything we have, girls!

-It's true, my godmother Rei will also attend and I will not disappoint her. - None we will do.- Idina stated. -

That encouraged the others and then the girls were warned to leave.

- Now let's sing better than ever! – Amethyst cheer them up. - The occasion deserves it. For our families and our friends.

            They all launched a war cry, their famous Go Justices! and they came out crashing their hands. The audience applauded and they began the recital first of all congratulating the graduates. They began with the song they had composed expressly for that ceremony, based on arrangements of an old melody of the same name, which was titled UNISON.

Somewhere tonight
We come alive
Two hearts ignite
We're one of a kind

Here we are undivided by anything
Just you and I
We've come so far no one else
Could ever steal away what we confide
Who wants to know?

We stick together, we're never apart
Everybody knows who we are
Because we are one, we do it in unison

Gleam of an eye
Flash of a smile
Never too shy
Playin' ever so wild

Here we are I'm relying on no one else
But you and I
We've come so far, no one else
Could ever steal away what we confide
Who wants to know?

We stick together, we're never apart
Everybody knows who we are
Because we are one, we do it in unison

We come together and stronger we are
Just when the world can, can tear us apart
We go on as one, we do it in unison

We stay together, ooh baby
Unison
Stay together, you and me
Ooh

Ooh, here we are undivided by anything
Just you and I
We've come so far no one else
Could ever steal away what we confide
Who wants to know?

We stick together, we're never apart
Everybody knows who we are
Because we are one, we do it in unison

We come together and stronger we are
Just when the world can, can tear us apart
We go on as one, we do it in unison

We stick together, we're never apart
Everybody knows who we are
Because we are one, we do it, do it, do it in unison

We come together and stronger we are
Just when the world can, can tear us apart
We go on as one, we do it in unison, yeah, yeah

We stick together, we're never apart
Everybody knows who we are
Because we are one, we do it in unison

(UNISON, Celine Dion, credit to the artist)

They followed later, shelling out some of the themes that had brought them to fame and did so with all their feelings, thus giving their farewell to those who left and also to their mate and friend Amethyst herself. The performance was a success and they received a tremendous ovation.

- They've been fabulous! - Rei who applauded in the gallery with her companions, praised them.-

-I'm really very proud of all of them.- Ami agreed.-

-Yes, the girls have a lot of passion and they sing wonderfully.- Minako affirmed.-

-The only thing I regret is that my godson has not joined them.- Makoto sighed.-

          And is that Granate enjoyed the concert in turn, but he did not act with their cousins. At least until the end. He already commented to them a long time ago that due to his studies he could not continue in the group. But he was very proud of them. However, he had prepared a surprise with his male cousins. When the girls finished their performance was when he took the stage to surprise them. For many girls who were fans of the Justices and especially of him, it was also a pleasant vision, given that before beginning the singers had said that, regrettably, Granate, for the sake of his military obligations, was not going to act. Now they looked at him in astonishment, more when both Leval and Mazoui climbed up beside him. And there did not end everything. Idina's brothers, Alan and Lance (who was not supposed to be able to go), and Coraíon, Granate's older brother, imitated them. Then, the center of attention, took the microphone and addressed everyone present declaring with emotion.

- Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished audience and assistants. For me today is a very special day. I say goodbye to the group and I have not acted with my cousins ​​and partners to give them prominence on this occasion and be able to enjoy their talent with my classmates. However, now I want to intervene and it will be my last performance. I've covered a song we used to sing at the Academy in training. And I've asked my cousins ​​to come with me this time. It is my last gift to our fans. And I dedicate it to all my colleagues, my parents, brother, family and especially my dear cousins in the band, ​​who have always been there to encourage me to fight to fulfill my dreams ...

            The astonished girls could not believe what they heard. Excited, they gave them the stage and the music played. That song was known and the version of Granate was very familiar to the rest of the cadets. In addition, everyone sang magnificently in chorus, especially Alan who showed to have inherited the voice of his father and that excited everyone in a duet with his cousin. The parents of all of them watched with a mixture of pride and emotion. That had a great meaning.

Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain
I leave my heart open but it stays right here empty for days

She told me in the morning she don't feel the same about us in her bones
It seems to me that when I die these words will be written on my stone

And I'll be gone, gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I been holdin' on too tight
With nothing in between

The story of my life I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)

The story of my life I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

Written on these walls are the colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage

I know that in the morning now
I'll see us in the light upon a hill
Although I am broken, my heart is untamed still

And I'll be gone gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I been holdin' on so tight
With nothing in between

The story of my life I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)

The story of my life I give her hope
I spend her love until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

And I been waiting for this time to come around
But baby running after you is like chasing the clouds

The story of my life I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
is frozen

The story of my life I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love until she's broke inside (until she's broke inside)
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life

 (One Direction - Story of my life - Credit to the author)

And both Roy and Tom, in addition to Sapphire, Diamond, and the others, remembered how they had sung in chorus many other songs in the corner of the Soul and Time and in the parties and contests of the university, others. Now their offspring, like the girls before, seemed to tell them with that song so full of energy and optimism that it was time to definitely give them the relief. It was a new generation of young enthusiasts with great potential and noble feelings. Their parents could not help but embrace their respective wives and enjoy together, excited about that show. On the stage Idina listened and watched her two older brothers with admiration. It rarely fancy them for singing but of course they could have been part of any group. Especially Alan who had a great feeling and joy accompanying the song with his guitar and his voice. The others did not do it badly either. Kerria was surprised to see her brother there who had never shown interest in such things singing with all his soul. She smiled excitedly and could not help it. Katherine, on the other hand, had tears in her eyes and a similar feeling when she saw her brother. She felt that after the hard tests he had to go through, he was happy now, united with his companions and family. And Amethyst, well, she was even more impressed contemplating her platonic love. The boy looked more wonderful to her than ever. She reminded him that time to sing that other tune, one of his favorites, about going to the Moon and back, thus reinforcing her determination to go with him. So the boys sang together, passing their arms over the shoulders of the next door or separating to embrace their respective sisters or cousins ​​who finally joined in singing with them. The audience was excited and amazed at the same time. At the end they received a thunderous ovation from the audience and the Justices themselves, who applauded their brothers and cousins ​​excitedly. Granate embraced long and affectionately each and every one of them, kissing them with great affection and while receiving their congratulations he meditated. Although it was something he had already decided. Before even preparing this surprise. He wanted to join his cousins ​​in that adventure. It could be said that that song in chorus with Mazoui and Leval was his particular way of launching that message. Needless to say, when he met with his parents and he told them, Petz was not happy with that idea and even Sapphire reproved him. At least facing his wife. However, his father already knew and deep down he was satisfied. But Granate, according to him, insisted without surrendering. He argued that he would be fine with his cousins ​​and they would also teach him the technique of instant translation and could return whenever he wanted. Sapphire was more understanding and accepted to support his son, together they finally managed to overcome the resistance of Petz. And besides, his brother Coraíon, who had come on a lightning trip from England, also supported him by declaring.

- It has always been your dream. Truly little brother? Since we were little you have wanted to live adventures and explore. I am very happy for you, although I will miss you.

- Thanks Cory. It means a lot to me. - The aforementioned smiled addressed his interlocutor with the affectionate name he used since they were children. -

- Promise me you'll be very careful, darling. - Petz asked him, hugging Granate disconsolately. - Please!

-Ok, mom! , with Leval and Mazoui nothing bad can happen to me.- He affirmed with total nonchalance. - I already obtained the approbation of my superiors. I passed all the tests with the help of the cousins. Now I'll talk to Uncle Diamond, sure if you give me permission, he'll ask Mr. Masters.

- Okay son, tell your uncle - Sapphire told him to hug his tearful wife now while Coraíon kissed his mother on the cheek. - And do not worry about us, you must pursue your dreams.

Meanwhile the godmothers of the young members of the group and the boys approached after the performance. After embracing with them they congratulated the interpreters.

-You are really fabulous, girls.- Rei praised them, proposing to her goddaughter.- I hope that you can come to act one day at the sanctuary.

-Yes, I will go to see you very happy. And we could do a tour of Japan together. - Minako interjected.-

-Of course! - Idina smiled brightly, adding enthusiastically.- As soon as we have the possibility of meeting all three.

-Three? - Ami was surprised, evidently checking. - Are not you four now?

-Well.- Amethyst confessed with something of a hurry.- I have to tell you something. And then I'll tell my parents ...

Her interlocutors listened carefully when the girl revealed her intentions. Makoto nodded, sighing ...

-At least Granate will have you nearby, just like Leval and Mazoui. In that aspect I am calmer. But for your parents it will be a very hard blow.

-I know.- The young woman admitted, then replied more determined.- That is why I have to go and look for them to tell her.

And the girl left after saying goodbye to the rest, for her part Makoto went to her godson. She found him joking with Coraíon. She arrived with the two and greeted them.

-How glad I am to see you, guys! - She declared.

-Godmother Makoto.- Coraíon smiled.- What a surprise!

- I'm very proud of both of you, Coraíon. You are a great boy and very applied. And Granate ... I want to wish you a very good trip and ask you to take care of yourself and to watch over your cousins ​​too. - The questioner replied without wanting to be more explicit in that last part of the sentence. -

-I'll do it Makoina, I'm going to miss you, Cory and dad and mom very much. But something inside me drives me. I have to make this trip.

-I'm sure your destiny awaits you in the stars, darling.- Her godmother smiled tenderly.- Go fulfill it and be happy.

And with that, Makoto hugged him warmly. The same thing she did later with Coraíon. Soon she said goodbye to them. The rest of her mates talked a little more with the boys and girls and then greeted their old friends. After a while they decided to leave. For that, their beloved group of friends was the protagonist of that day and they had to capitalize on the attention. In addition, they had obligations to attend to. Usagi had called them to return to Tokyo, to meet at the Hikawa Shrine ... She had to give them some information about that great ship.

          Meanwhile and after saying goodbye to his friends the warriors, Diamond chatted with Ian Masters. The two had applauded the concert of the girls and that surprise performance of the boys and now, together with their colleagues and friends, they were taking care of the technical issues of the project. Both were very satisfied with the results obtained in the tests. The millionaire informed them that the ship was already close to Earth. She had shown to be able to reach high speeds. To the point he went to tell Sapphire that he took advantage of the news to tell him that his son could embark.

- Wow, it was something so sudden that I thought you would not agree. - His astonished big brother said. -

- Do not tell Petz, but Granate told me about it a year ago, when he learned that Mazoui and Leval would leave. At first I did not want to. - His interlocutor revealed to add .- But he is already of age and is in the army, I cannot stop him. Besides, I was relieved to know that he would go with his cousins. And we designed that ship, where could he be better?

- You do not have to justify yourself with me. - Diamond replied affectionately. - You and your son are the ones who must make those decisions. For me there is no problem. Although I will miss him very much.

- Not for me, Sapphire. - Masters added with resignation - He will be easy to get a seat if, as you say, his superiors have authorized him. What things are! - He sighed when revealing. - My own daughter is going to go too and I certainly do not like the idea ...

- I would also prefer to have him with us. - Sapphire indicated that then he also remembered his eldest son. - Coraíon was finishing his studies in England and we know that Nephrite and Amanda gave him a hand. My oldest son has become very close to his family.

-And what about you, Diamond? - Masters asked with a gesture of surprise and not hidden astonishment. - I do not know how you can be so calm. Your own daughter also wants to go and you have only talked about others.

-What have you said? - The aforementioned wanted to know, really surprised. –

- Did not you know it? - Masters was surprised in turn, and then, seeing the embarrassed gesture of his friend, he told him. - Satory spoke with me asking me to go and in the meantime a place for Amethyst too. She told me she was to call you in order to explain everything. I thought your daughter would have told you already.

- No, she has not – Diamond said, hardening his expression with visible irritation, to add more control. - I hope she has an explanation when I ask her.

            They all fell silent in an uncomfortable silence. Masters regretted having talked too much, but there was no remedy. Meanwhile, after finishing the concert, talking to their godmothers and receiving many congratulations, Amethyst, followed by the other girls, came to them. Ian and Sapphire congratulated them as well, praising their recital. Diamond instead nailed a hard look at his daughter and ordered her with a stern tone.

- Let's go home, we have to talk.

The young woman was not stupid, she feared that her father had already talked about it with godfather Ian. This, of course, had given him the news before her did it, so that, for once, she obeyed without question.

-See you soon, girls.- She said goodbye to her companions who returned the greeting, winking at her, it was their sneaky way of wishing her luck.-

-Call us.- Kathy asked her as she watched her go away.-

            But her partner and her father no longer responded. Without wasting an instant they went in search of Emerald, who praised her daughter and did not understand the seriousness of both of them. The trip in the car was developed without a word before the strangeness of the designer. Once they arrived at their chalet they went to the living room and Diamond sat down talking to Amethyst.

- Surely there's something you have to tell us.

- Yes dad, it's true, I must tell you something very important, - she admitted, her voice choked and visibly nervous. -

- What is it, daughter? - Emerald inquired looking at her husband who just crossed his arms in a hieratic attitude. - You know something, right Diamond? I see you very serious, what's wrong? Is it because of the group? - She speculated with increasing concern, to add in a conciliatory way. - There is no problem, you sing very well, I have to admit it.

- It's not about that, mom – Amethyst said, more and more anguished. - And since I see that dad already knows, I'll tell you straight. I've been offered a lab assistant position, thanks to Satory. That's why she called me so late yesterday.

- Well done, daughter! – Her mother exclaimed and smiled diminishing importance and even encouraged her. - And that's why are you so worried? Accept it! It will be very good for your studies. Tell me, where would you work?

The girl could hardly answer, lowered her head desolate, that was more difficult than she had believed. Although her father was the one who was in charge of breaking the mystery, to burst with anger.

-You do not understand, Emerald! Satory is going to embark on that damn ship and our daughter wants to go with her.

            The gesture of his wife went from relaxing and satisfaction, to contracting in a grimace of horror, she could barely ask in an uncertain tone, while erasing the smile on her face.

-And you have not accepted yet, have you?

- I have accepted mother – Amethyst answered with a whisper more and more firm, until sentenced. - I want to go.

            Emerald froze. Her daughter, her dear child, was going to disappear into space! She could not say a word, she was too confused and astonished by that blow that she was not even able to get angry. But she did not have to do it, this time it was Diamond who intervened with a rather hard tone.

-No, that's no, you will not go, tell Satory to look for another one. You haven´t finished your career and you're not ready. Also, you have not lost anything in space!

- But dad, I want to go! - Amethyst replied with a desperate groan.-

However, on this occasion it was not part of any representation at all. Not this time! She knew perfectly well that the tactic of getting sweet with her father would not help, that was over. She was already an adult woman and wanted to face her decisions as such, so she insisted with seriousness and firmness.

- Please! I have made my decision and I will not change my mind. I have spent the night without sleeping to meditate.

But her interlocutor, even more cross to hear that, moved his head disapprovingly and took his hands to it.

- And you think that in a matter as important as this, which will affect the rest of your life, can you decide in a single night? - Her father shouted that he was out of his temper. - No, that's a nonsense, You said that you have meditated well, haven´t you? You do not even know what that means!

            There was a pause of uncomfortable silence in which none of the three knew what to say. They looked sideways feeling very stiff until it was the Diamond himself who, after breathing deeply trying to relax, could resume the word with more calm and a lower tone of voice, trying to rationalize.

- I know you Amethyst. You are a very fickle and capricious girl, you were going to regret in just two days, but then there will be no remedy. Do you hear me? You will not have us there to get you out of trouble.

- Give me three more days and you'll see how I do not change my mind.- She asked, trying to explain herself with a submissive tinge in her voice.- I assure you that I ...

And she was really intimidated by that tone so hard that her father used. Admitting further, that he was right to think so, based on previous experiences.

- Not three days or three years! - Diamond cut her off by crossing his arms with an inflexible gesture to add reproachfully to himself. - I've always given you all your whims and I did wrong, your mother was right from the beginning. You have made of me what you have wanted. I spoiled you, but it's over. Understand that this time it cannot be.

-It's not a whim, dad! - Amethyst shrieked, tears in her eyes. - It's my life! , I have the right to decide what I want to do with my life in the future.

- You will do it when you really know what is best for you. - He fought with a hard rivet. - Do not you see that this ship will travel millions of kilometers from here?

- But Leval and Mazoui will bring me to see you.- The girl replied confidently. –

- You're still very young - Diamond countered her with a stern expression. - You do not realize what you're saying. What if the spatial translation of Mazoui and Leval did not work? Hey? What would happen if you go too far? - The girl kept a stiff silence, she actually had not thought about that possibility, but she did not have time to answer anything, her father continued to reproach her relentlessly. - Do you see how I know you well? Surely you would have believed that in case of repentance you would be brought back right away. Think for a moment that you could not and you were doomed to wander through Space forever.

            The girl lowered her head and after some agonizing moments that were eternal she seemed to have the answer when she muttered, with a dull tone that, however, was full of rotundity.

- Dad, in that case I would be where I should be.

-Enough! - Diamond said authoritatively. - I said no and it is not. And do not talk about it anymore, do you hear me?

            Amethyst could only sob swallowing the words, there was nothing she could add and her father did not seem willing to listen to her. So, paradoxically, she had to turn her imploring gaze back to her mother who had been silent all this time. Emerald, on the other hand, had been listening with great attention to that dispute. That was strange, she had always been the one who fought with her daughter in the face of her husband's passivity. But on this occasion, he spoke again like a proud prince, with an authoritative and emphatic tone that she had thought long time forgotten. So finally she intervened finally and surprisingly. With a quiet and conciliatory voice. Too serene for the circumstances, addressing her enraged husband.

- Diamond. Do not you understand the reason why our daughter wants to go? I have noticed, since a long time ago. It is because of Leval that he also embarks.

-So what?- He said, raising his arms. - Leval knew it for two years. But Amethyst says it when there's only a week left. She had not worried about that until now!

- I saw the face of our daughter two years ago when she knew. - His wife answered. - I know she tried to forget about him, but she could not do it ...

The anguished designer seemed to want to add something but her interlocutor cut her off, visibly indignant.

-Don't be ridiculous Emerald! - her husband, said, adding reproachfully. - I cannot believe you come out with that now. Only for a foolish crush Amethyst cannot waste her life. It seems incredible that you support her! I was sure you would be on my side.

- And if I really believed that it was a silly infatuation or a passing whim I would be. - Her interlocutor replied hugging her disconsolate daughter and adding with a mixture of sweetness and contained emotion. - But she fell in love with him from the very first day. I know because in that she is just like me. I fell in love with you from the first moment I saw you in Nemesis. You were so handsome and dashing there, with your father, in that boring Court reception. - She smiled nostalgically, remembering. - I still seem to see how King Coraíon called me to his presence and despite the transcendence of that day, until then the most important of my life, I only had eyes to look at you. Then that damned Wise Man  came and manipulated us all, your trip to the Earth Kingdom. I lost you for two long years and then nothing was the same. Remember it! We changed and became perverse for those evil influences and our own disdained feelings. But good or evil, I only knew that I loved you and I only cared that you corresponded to my love.

- Yes - Diamond also remembered that he calmed down in his agitation as he listened to her, adding with a quiet voice of longing. - And it took us a lot to realize. But when I knew what you felt and how wrong I was. The time we lost ...

-Have you forgotten that you went down to the very bowels of Hell to save me? Do not you remember our pain when we thought we had to separate forever? So then, how can you ask our daughter to make such a sacrifice? No Diamond !, I love Amethyst much more than my life, just as I love you, but as much as I regret it, she must leave. Even though we will suffer because she is on our side, I cannot stop her from seeking happiness, even if it is millions of kilometers away. – Emerald could sob, she was heartbroken, as she spoke, making her daughter and even the Diamond himself feel moved. -

-Thank you mom! - Amethyst cried hugging her confessing with visible emotion. - I'll miss you so much, I'm so afraid! but I have to leave.

- Yes darling, you're right.- Diamond admitted with dejected resignation - you've always had right when it came to our child. But it's so hard for me, our only beloved daughter, to leave on our side.

- I know my love – Emerald nodded with her eyes full of tears. - Do you think it's not for me? But if we do not let her go, she will never forgive us. And we would do her a kind of harm that could never be erased. - Having said that, she gently raised her daughter's face and took her chin and wiped her tears to tell her with a smile that brimmed with affection and motherly tenderness. - Go with him my girl, I am sure that together you will find happiness.

-Thanks Mom! - A grateful Amethyst who turned imploringly to her father in search of his affection and understanding, sobbed. – Please, Dad!..

- My daughter!, my girl! - Diamond sobbed too, holding her tightly in his arms. - Promise me you'll take good care of yourself and that Leval will bring you to see us often. I will pray because he corresponds to you and loves you as you love him.

           The young woman was deeply moved, she had never seen her father cry, and Diamond really had not done so for a very long time. Only when he was still a boy and received the news of the deaths, first of his mother, and later of his father. Afterwards, he did not even shed tears when his brother Sapphire was killed by the Wiseman. The last time was when he thought he had lost Emerald after his attempt to rescue her from Hell and perhaps when Jenny, Ian's wife, died. Although now, it was totally different. It was his own daughter, part of his own being, which he had raised in his new life, the fruit of his regained love and in whom he wanted to turn all his hopes for the future, the best of himself. However, she was convinced that her feelings towards Leval were going to be reciprocated and that this could compensate them all for that sad farewell. And so she affirmed, between tears.

- Dad, he will do it. He loves me. I know! I've seen it in his eyes.

- Yes daughter, I believe you. I have also always been able to read in the eyes of the people - agreed the still excited prince. -

- Do you remember honey? - Emerald said to her husband with the voice remaining for the memory. - That was the kind of look that Petz described in the eyes of your brother before the Wise Man killed him. She has told us so many times and I understand her well, that is a look that does not deceive. And Leval is a magnificent boy. He is the son of Roy and Bertie, he has inherited all the virtues that they possess, just as Amethyst has taken ours. I trust her as I do in Leval and I did in her parents.

- Yes, - her husband finally smiled, de-dramatizing that situation and allowing himself a smile when affirming - and also our faults. I must admit that my daughter is more stubborn than me and has a much worse temper than you.

They all laughed, thus sweeping away the tension and sadness, until Diamond added at last to the calmness.

- Well, daughter, we have many things to prepare, you only have six days left.

            The girl nodded, full of happiness and sadness at the same time. Glad to be able to have the opportunity to realize her dream, saddened by the imminent farewell of the other two people she loved most in the universe. Finally the three merged in a hug for a long time. Meanwhile, in the houses of Leval and Mazoui as the days passed, similar scenes were repeated. At last, the ship was in geostationary orbit and everything was ready, the great day arrived. Everyone came to say goodbye to the boys who were leaving. Big had been the surprise for their cousins ​​to learn that Granate was joining them and much more was to learn that Amethyst would also go. Therefore, Mazoui, Leval, Amethyst, Granate and Satory said goodbye to all their family and friends. Between shows of overwhelmed emotion and tears, kisses and hugs. Leval smiled trying to lesser importance at the time.

- Do not worry, with the instantaneous translation we will come so often that you will end up tired of seeing us. There is no room in the space from which we cannot return. - He asserted too confidently and Mazoui nodded as well convinced of that. -

- I hope it's like that, son. - An excited Roy answered him as he hugged him allowing himself to make a joking comment, despite the moment they were. - Because if not, I'll go to pull you by the ears myself. Hahaha!

-Honey ... promise me you'll be very careful. - Bertie babbled stroking his cheeks with all her motherly affection. -

- Sure mom. I will have it. Everything will be fine. - The boy assured her, posing with affection his hands on those of his interlocutor to assure. - I will return ...

- Leval - Kerria intervened pragmatically and always aware of her friend despite the feelings that invaded her at that moment. - Do not leave Amethyst alone, he will need someone there.

- I will not, do not care. Without you, she, Mazoui and Granate are all my family.- Her brother replied hugging the emotional girl who could not avoid the tears, despite struggling to get them under control. -

-And take good care of yourself, please! - The girl who did not seem to want to let go while crying disconsolately, sobbed and added. - Please do not put you at jeopardy out there.

-Don't worry, Ky. Soon we will be together again and I will be able to tell you how the stars are closely watched.- He replied affectionately.-

           His sister nodded after parting and wiping away those tears. And in parallel to them, in another part also the emotive scenes followed one another.

- Write to us, son.- A tearful Karaberasu asked Mazoui. -

- But mom! - Kathy objected, being logic still, in the midst of her excitement, in such a way that she almost seemed to want to make a joke. - Who was going to bring us the letters?

- We'll be in contact, do not worry. The communications will reach the speed of light. - Her brother replied with a slight smile when he heard that. -

A few meters away, near the boarding point Masters was also excited.

- Take care of yourself, my girl. - Ian asked his daughter. -And remember that whenever you need me, I'll be here.

- I know dad. - She said hugging him then and wiping with a thin handkerchief tears behind her glasses. -

And close enough there were more similar scenes, with the Lassart family from Tokyo.

- I'll think of you mom, dad.- He said while his parents embraced them both. -

-Take care, please! Pay attention to your cousins´ advice! Be good and do not get in trouble! - Petz sobbed again and again. - Be careful, my darling ...

- We are very proud of you and we love you more than anything, do not forget it. - Sapphire added excitedly and also keeping a calm tone of voice. -

- Baby brother. I'm sure everything will be fine. - Coraíon said goodbye in turn, trying to comfort his mother.-

-Give a kiss to Makoina from me and take care of you too. - His younger brother replied.-

            Amethyst, after saying goodbye to other friends and family, hugged her friends, Kathy, Kerria and Idina, who could not contain their tears.

- Take care of yourself, okay? - Idina asked her blowing her nose. -

- Do not worry, I'll do it. - Amethyst affirmed. - Do it too. And continue with the group.

- Do not worry. We will continue - Kathy replied that she revealed her. - Although it will not be the same without you. While we are not four and Granate, the Justices will not be the same again. We will call in any other way.

- Thank you Kathy, thank you all. - Amethyst smiled. -

-Take care of Leval! - Kerria whispered hugging her friend. - I leave him in your hands.

-More than anything. - She solemnly promised, adding something that she instantly added with more familiarity. - I promise. I will not separate myself from him.

            The girls then gave way to Amethyst's parents who after kissing and hugging wished her a good trip.

- You're already a woman. - An excited Emerald declared, telling her as a final advice. - As my mentor, Madame Annette Alexandra Deveraux, told me. Always stand straight when you walk, always raise your head before any adversity and work hard to realize your dreams, my darling.

- Yes mom - Amethyst stammered, prey of emotion. - I love you

- And I love you too, my little one! - The aforementioned affirmed without being able to avoid breaking into tears. -

- Every night we will think of you, looking at the stars. And we'll pray for you to come back soon.- Diamond added, also dominated by emotion. -

- Tell me something, dad - the girl asked him. - That's very beautiful, is not it? Tell me, you've seen it ...

- Yes daughter, it's very beautiful.- He recognized with a whisper, caressing Amethyst's chin and cheeks to state. - The Universe is as beautiful and calm as it is infinite.

- I hope we go through Nemesis - his daughter sighted with a half-smile. - I could give them regards.

- There are still centuries left for anyone to settle there.- Her father clarified, adding with a reflective air. - Who knows if you will be the first. If you were to reach our world, I wish you would turn that place into a garden full of flowers as I always dreamed!

He righted this with deep longing and affection, also crossing his eyes with that of his emotional wife.

- Wherever I go, I will plant a jasmine branch for you and also for Mom and your parents, Grandpa Coraíon and Grandma Amethyst Nairía. I promise you.

The girl cried once more, allowing herself to be held in her father's arms, who could only mutter through tears.

- May God bless you and guide you, my precious girl!

Thus they all continued expressing their feelings until finally it was the turn to embark. They said goodbye again and this time definitely. The travelers boarded a ferry that would take them to the ship. With one last look full of nostalgia and farewell their families entered. After a few minutes of countdown, the ship took off. The roar of the engines of the great tank rocket that impelled it and the torrent of flames that these threw against the ground, cooled at the moment by millions of liters of water, was observed from a prudential distance. Those who remained could see the great ship rise with its shuttle that, at great speed, crossed the successive layers of the atmosphere until it was no longer visible, losing itself in the indigo depths of space. Even so, all remained for a while contemplating the sky. Beruche and Roy embraced and encouraged by Cooan and Tom. Diamond and Emerald were in turn encouraging each other with Petz and Sapphire. Nobody said anything until Bertie reflected aloud, full of nostalgia.

- I remember when I arrived on Earth and how small and primitive I thought it was. I also remember the first time I arrived in this city, eager to start over. I wanted to see the world and especially remember very well when I met you, Roy. How we met and loved each other in the past. Everything we have had to fight and suffer. Facing so many dangers Do you remember the other Leval, our son of the future? What happened to him? What will happen to our son of this time and the others?

- They will live their lives, perhaps have adventures as exciting as the ones we live. - Her husband also answered with longing, admitting with a quiet voice. - I do not know, cubito. They begin to live their lives now as we began to live ours years ago.

- Yes, my God! - Emerald whispered joining that philosophical reflection. - How many years have passed! It seems like yesterday when we fought against the sailors. When we begin to live, do you remember Ian? - She addressed the millionaire who also looked at the sky with an air of sadness. - Looks like it was yesterday when you kidnapped me to take me to your island. And when you rescued me - She said to Diamond. - Just as you saved me from hell, -She sighed and affirmed.- Anyway ... time flies by.

-Yes, - Petz mused, agreeing to it. - Now that our children are in the universe, maybe we will be up to them to take over.

- It's the law of life.- Cooan intervened hugging her husband who nodded. - Just like when our little Idina took me over as a Justiciera. And it seems to me that an eternity has passed when only a few years have passed. I hardly remember when I arrived on Earth, it's as if I had always lived here.

-Are we old grannies or what? - Karaberasu inquired trying to encourage everyone. -

The woman tried to break with her intervention that chain of yearnings in spite of the fact that her voice, something trembling with emotion, betrayed that attempt to relax the atmosphere. However, she tried hard to be emphatic when adding.

-We still have many things to do here and many more things to do with our children. I am convinced, they will return! And I'm sure we'll be very proud of them, both those who stay and those who leave.

-Yes!- Sapphire exclaimed more animatedly, though with that air of logic and tranquility that made him seem always much more persuasive in this kind of assertions. - Like Kalie, I'm convinced of that. Now we must go to each one of our homes and move on. As they will do. Let's not look back, but go ahead.

- You are absolutely right, my friend. - Tom agreed. - Well Connie, - he added taking his wife affectionately by the hand - it's time to leave. Alan and Lance must have left by now. Idina, are you coming?

- Yes dad, wait for me a little bit. - She replied as her parents came down from the grandstand where she had witnessed the takeoff. - I am going.

- We are also leaving, goodbye. - Diamond said that, together with Emerald they left.-

 Petz and Sapphire did the same, they went in search of Coraíon. Only Idina, Kerria and Kathy remained, with Roy and Beruche.

- If you excuse me - the daughter of the Rodney smiled. - I go with my parents. We'll see each other girls, Uncle Roy, Aunt Bertie. See you soon. - She kissed everyone on the cheek and left. -

Katherine asked her to wait and kiss Kerria and her parents accompanied her cousin. As well as Mathew and Karaberasu who had been waiting for her in turn. Then, it was Kerria who said goodbye while she consulted the time on her mobile phone.

- Dad, mom, I should go too. Brian could not come today, he had an exam, but we have a date for later and it's getting late ...

- Of course daughter - Roy smiled, on the one hand thinking about the fate of those who had left and on the other, happy that those who remained there continued to rotate with the world and attending to their day-to-day affairs. - Have fun! And say hello to Brian on my behalf.

- See you later, daughter, do not arrive too late. - Beruche asked her in another attempt to readjust to everyday life. -

- I'll do it dad. Do not worry, mom ... I'll be back early, tomorrow I'll have to go to the college. - She replied with that same spirit. -

            So Kerria kissed her parents and ran down. Finally there were alone Beruche and Roy. He, taking his wife by the shoulders, whispered to her.

- Look cubito, our daughter is finally happy with Brian. That makes me think of so many hopes for the future, and our boy will surely find happiness among the stars. We could not have better successors. I know they will always fight for justice, wherever they are.

- Yes my love. I know they will. - His wife replied affectionately hugging him. -

They both contemplated the red sunset sun, which said goodbye to them as if in this way he wanted to tell them something, and Bertie, always so intuitive, immediately was aware of that when she sighed declaring.

-I feel that the time has come for you, me and our friends to rest now. We have fulfilled our mission in this life and the time to live adventures is vanishing like today. But I am sure of one thing, our children will take over and I trust as you do that wherever they go we can always be very proud of them.

            And resting her head gently on Roy's chest, who nodded excitedly at these words, both kept an admired silence contemplating how the sun was lost in the distance, between the mountains of the distant horizon.

                                           END OF THE SECOND PART.

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