Pledged by Saun Rated: PG Haruka and Michiru Disclaimer: Sailor Moon & Company do not belong to me. I just borrowed them for a bit. Haruka wasn't happy. She and Michiru we supposed to have had a dinner date tonight. She's been looking forward to having her lovely aqua haired partner all to herself, especially since Setsuna and Hotaru were away for the weekend. That was until Michiru had called and said she'd be late - if she got there at all. Haruka had tried to get over her disappointment, but Michiru's last words flitted once again through her mind. "Go on to the restaurant and enjoy yourself. I have some things to finish up here and then I'll try to catch a flight out and meet you there if I can." Haruka grumbled to herself as she threw open the closet doors. Well. If she was going to go out by herself she was going to enjoy it. Bypassing her usual tuxedo she reached into the back of the closet where she kept her more feminine attire. Haruka pulled out a dress bag and carefully unzipped it, admiring the royal blue gown as it came into view. An hour later she stood in front of mirror, gazing at the slender form now encased in the satin. Her lips glistened under a coat of pale pink gloss and her teal eyes beckoned sensuously under darkened lashes. She experimentally twitched her hips and smiled appreciatively as the fabric clung to them. She loved this dress; it was the one of the set that some of the senshi had playfully dubbed 'the Princess Dresses.' Haruka especially loved the dress because it made her feel sexy - very sexy. She'd once mentioned it to her lover. Michiru had merely smiled a mysterious little smile and commented that she should be glad that she didn't have a 'Princess tuxedo.' Haruka took her money and credit cards out of her wallet and put them into an evening bag she'd had dyed to match her dress. Slipping on her shoes, she headed for the front door. Haruka slid in her metallic blue Lotus and zipped down the drive out in to the cool night air. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The valet was bored; he'd been here all night parking cars for stodgy old men and snooty yuppie types. Suddenly, he wasn't bored anymore. One of the most awesome cars he'd ever seen shot into the parking lot and stopped in front of him. He was staring at the car. At least, he was staring at the car until the driver got out. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen slipped out of the car and tossed him the keys. He couldn't move, couldn't breathe. She was gorgeous; her blue dress had a slit down the side that every now and again gave him a glimpse of a toned, athletic legs. She laughed when he made no move toward the car. Just before she reached the door she spun around and winked at him, then disappeared into the hotel. Haruka flirted with everyone. She charmed the maitre'd and flirted outrageously with some of the patrons, both male and female. She was glowing, witty and... miserable. Haruka missed Michiru. She was ushered to a table that should have been for two, but when the waitress set out two menus Haruka had to explain that she was alone. After ordering, Haruka took the opportunity to look around a bit. She thought once that she caught a glimpse of Michiru and her heart jumped for joy, but when she looked again it was only an aqua haired man giving instructions to the pianist. Haruka sighed and sat back to wait for her dinner. She was lost in thought when the maitre'd appeared next to the table with a bouquet of roses. Haruka looked up, concerned, but the man smiled and handed the dozen red flowers to her. "Excuse me, Mademoiselle, but these are for you." "Are you sure there hasn't been some kind of mistake?" He smiled. "No, Mademoiselle. There's been no mistake. Enjoy your evening." Haruka sat dumfounded, staring at the flowers and wondering if she'd perhaps flirted a little too much. A moment later she jumped in shock as a gentleman with a violin began to play a familiar tune right next to her the table. As soon as the piano joined in Haruka realized why the piece sounded so familiar. It was a duet she'd written for Michiru. She looked up expectantly and found herself staring into smiling blue eyes. Michiru stood before her in a black tuxedo. Her beautiful aqua hair was pulled back and tied at her nape. Haruka noted with a gentle smile the small silver hoop in her love's left ear. Michiru set her violin beside the table. They gazed into each other's eyes for what seemed like an eternity and then Michiru went down on one knee in front of Haruka. She produced a small box from her pocket. She opened it and produced a glittering diamond solitaire. Haruka looked at her, stunned. "Tenoh Haruka," Michiru began. "From the moment I first saw you, I have been enchanted. I want to live with you, fight with you, and love you for the rest of my life. I have never met a more beautiful, stronger or braver woman and I would be honored to call you my wife.Haruka, will you marry me?" "Yes." The one word was whispered in a husky, emotion-filled voice. "Yes, Michiru." Michiru lifted the diamond from the box and Haruka noticed for the first time that it wasn't a ring as she had originally thought; the diamond was suspended from a short gold chain. Michiru undid the clasp and slid it around her lover's throat. Then she brushed a soft kiss near Haruka's ear. When she pulled back, tears were flowing down Haruka's cheeks. Michiru blinked and then realized that she too was crying. They just stared at each other, their gazes speaking volumes. Their dinners arrived, but neither touched their food. Both were thinking back over the years. Being separated for two millennia, then finding each other on this tiny blue planet and falling in love all over again. As they walked out of the restaurant, they turned heads. Everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of the beautiful couple that had just gotten engaged. The staff beamed at them, and Michiru was surprised to find Haruka's car already waiting for them at the front. Haruka just grinned at her. Once home they walked hand in hand into the bedroom, their fingers entwined. Haruka slipped her dress off while Michiru stepped into the bathroom. When she returned Haruka was lying on the bed wearing nothing but the solitaire around her slender neck. Michiru smiled tenderly at her fiancee. "You're beautiful, Love, but it's not time for the honeymoon just yet." Haruka levered herself up on her elbows. "I thought since... well we can't get married legally and so..." Michiru had crossed to the bed and gently placed a finger over her lover's lips. "I was thinking Hawaii." Haruka gently nipped Michiru's finger with her teeth and then soothed the wound with her tongue. She smiled up at her lover. "That wasn't what I was thinking." Haruka teased. " But seriously, a commitment ceremony?" "Yes, I thought we'd fly the girls and Mamoru-san over and have a private gathering." "The Inners in Hawaii? Hmmm." Haruka was smiling and her eyes sparked mischievously. "Could become very interesting." "Do you think it's a good idea?" "Sweetheart, I think it's a wonderful idea." Haruka pulled Michiru down on the bed next to her and began to brush gentle kisses across the soft lips of her partner. Michiru responded immediately. Swathed in the black velvet sky under an infinity of stars the two women pledged themselves to each other, melding their very souls with the heat of their searing passion. Finis Author's Note: It was a tradition in Japan for a woman to go bed on her wedding night in her jewelry - and nothing else. I am sure that Michiru and Haruka would both know this, especially given their affinity for very traditional practices like the tea ceremony. Therefore, when Michiru said that it wasn't their wedding night, she did not mean that they would not make love, it was just that she read the symbolism inherent in Haruka's actions and wanted her partner to know that she was not going to allow them to be cheated out of a traditional wedding or wedding night just because of the controvesial nature of their relationship. Dedications: To Wendy who said we couldn't have a baby unless we got married. 'Three, two, one, Fulfillment!!' Aishiteru, Dearest. I'm sorry I gave you my cold:-( BeautifulNeptune: I know I haven't been online for two weeks. I'm back at school and they haven't reconnected my computer to the net yet. *sigh* Moonstone: You're crazy, but I love ya! Minna, please let me know what you think of my work. I love email and I always reply. I also have a new addy: haruka_loves_michiru@hotmail.com I still check the other one too, so you can write to either.