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**61. School Days. The children grow up.**

When little Leval was six years old, his parents enrolled him in a primary school. Actually, the kid had been to daycare before. Beruche had previously insisted on it so that he would have contact with other children as soon as possible. He didn't want it to be special in the sense of being isolated. Although he was scared that he showed abilities far above normal in a child of his age. She and her husband had that conversation.

-Knowing some way to defend yourself will not go wrong. - affirmed Roy. -

-Nothing of that. - His wife refused categorically and claimed with concern. - You always say that training greatly increases the power of space warriors. What if that happens to Leval and he accidentally hurts other kids with that strength?

-Leval is a child like any other now. - Roy said to her. -

-But you told me yourself that your teacher Son Goku explained it to you. - Beruche opposed, affirming very restless. - Your ancestors sent babies to conquer other planets.

-Little cube, that was in another time and different dimension. We don't have that much strength now. - Roy clarified, adding with a reassuring tone. - Landar took care to minimize it for safety, at least until our son reaches an age in which he is able to control himself.

And it is that in the end he had confessed to his wife years ago that famous incident of the hairy tail with which the child was born. Bertie was puzzled at first. Then she was upset, but she immediately understood and accepted that. She was the first who did not want her son to be singled out.

-At least that didn't happen to Kerria. - Her mother in a hurry sighed. -

-No our daughter did not need it, she was born without her. But in Leval's case, in addition to tearing off that tail, Landar cast a protective spell on Leval. - Roy explained then. - It is something similar to what I had when Armageddon was inside me. That protection will seal his powers enough, although he will continue to stand out despite everything.

-The education and the values ​​that we give him must be the ones that make him able to control himself. -He sentenced his wife. -

For all that, Bertie did not allow Roy to teach him to fight Saiyan style, even with the simplest techniques. Of course, he granted her the power to teach him to play basketball and sign him up for a karate gym that Tom recommended so that he would acquire discipline in the use of that force that, one day, as anticipated by her husband, would end up resurfacing accordingly. to his warrior nature.

-We will have to see what happens with our daughter. -She said to her husband. -

-Kerria does not appear to have inherited the dominant Saiyan genes. - Roy commented, affirming with humor. -I am glad to see that she has come out more to you in that. She will be a very beautiful and intelligent young lady.

And for their part, Tom and Cooan worked hard to educate their own children well. In the couple's opinion, martial arts, dance or music were very important things to train them from when they were children. Tom immediately busied himself with starting to instruct his children and it was very funny to see little Idina dressed in her kimono and her white mini belt, knocking her father down (it was clear that he was helping something on his part), after a key judo. The little girl jumped for joy raising both arms and her parents could not avoid a tender smile.

-Wait, honey.- Cooan asked the little girl. - Be still now ...

And with her mobile phone she immortalized the moment taking a picture, Tom looked funny looking as if he had been beaten almost by a saiyajin while his daughter climbed on him as if she were dominating him with a key. After the photos, the devotee dad grabbed her doing some tickling to her that unleashed the laughter of the little girl. Then Idina got up and went to hug her mother.

-I won… daddy, daddy I beat you! – She exclaimed full of joy.-

-You are the only one who has been able to do it.- He conceded.-

-Yes my love. You're a very brave girl! -Her mother laughed, adding with affectionate firmness.- Now it's time to go home and have a bath and then dinner.

And she held her hand once Tom shared some kisses between them. Meanwhile, the brothers also competed with courage to see who was the best and none was bad. However, Alan always won since he was older and more enthusiastic when it comes to practicing martial arts. Poor Lance used to end up crying a little.

-I did not want to hurt you.- His older brother apologized.-

-Well, you must be careful. - Tom warned them. - You still do not master the techniques well.

-Alan is a brute! - Protest the victim hurting from an arm.-

His father looked at him and yes, the key that his brother had made had left the extremity sore. Although he relieved that with a bandage and a little ice. He immediately made both boys sit down on the tatami and doing the same in front of them he commented with temperance and patience in his tone.

-You will see children, martial arts are not practiced to hurt others, but to gain self-control. It is a way to master ourselves better.

- I do not understand. - Alan commented that he argued surprised.- If you have to punch, kick and throw the other one on the floor all the time. I hurt Lance unintentionally. If we have to dominate then the normal thing would be not to hit or grab others.

Tom smiled and looking at his two children, he responded with an affable tone

- Yes, at first glance it might seem like that. But in reality, even if it is strange, you do not fight against the adversary you have in front of, but against yourself. Let's say it's a kind of skill test. You have to be faster and dexterous than the other. And you need him to practice or improve.

-But it is also worth to attack and defend yourself.- Lance commented then to whom the pain was going away.- And that hurts.- He remarked.-

-Yes, but that's secondary. There are people who only see martial arts as something that can give them power or advantage over others. That is a mistake, children. Martial arts give you power and control over yourself. Remember it always.

The little ones nodded but still did not understand that at all. The same could apply to Idina who, at her young age, only saw these practices as fun times to play with her dad. In any case, the smaller one immediately preferred music and ballet as activities, in that without doubt she was like her mother.

-It's lucky that Sarah was a piano teacher. - Cooan thought. -She is teaching Idina to play and the girl likes it very much.

In fact, with the occasional collaboration of her mother-in-law, when they came to visit her and Will, Cooan herself took care of the education of all her children until they were old enough to go to primary school, then she preferred that they have other teachers like him. rest of the kids his age. In order to reinforce the normality of her family.

-At least I don't have to worry like Bertie about my kids shining gold. -She said to herself with a mixture of relief and humor.-

But returning to the east, in the house of the Malden reigned the happiness of that first day of class. Leval was ready for it, he was a very awake little boy who took interest in most of the things around him and was playful and dynamic, like most children his age. However, he had a great imagination and a lot of ability to dream that he focused on the stars. Perhaps because of the stories of other planets and people who lived in them that sometimes his father told him, or also because of the fairy tales and princesses of distant countries and wonderful worlds with which his mother always makes him to sleep. The fact is that the adventures in spacecraft began to take over the child's spirit even more than his dad's sporting triumphs. And that for his first day in "the elder boys school", as he proudly said, he was equipped with a little basketball backpack that his father had bought him. Before his mother took the baby to school, Roy knelt to catch up with him and held out his hand.

-Let´s see that strength, champion, hit here strong! - He asked for fun. -

- Do not you think that he will give enough bumps in karate class? - Beruche asked him shaking her head disapprovingly, adding with a sigh. - Stop encouraging him to be violent.

-I do not encourage him to be violent - her husband disagree, justifying himself immediately. - It is quite the opposite, he must learn to defend himself. We don´t be so extreme in the other direction and cause that our son could be an easy target for all kids with the courage to give him a spanking.

And without waiting for the reply of his wife, who also did not know what to oppose to that, he looked at his son and made a caress in the cheek.

-Let's go super warrior Leval! , hit with all your strength.- He encouraged him with a big smile and deliberately pompous tone. -

With a funny gesture of concentration that made his father smile and even Beruche herself, despite her objections. Leval started to hit.

- Atomic strike attack! - He shouted with his little voice, giving a punch in the palm of his father's hand that moved backwards with some exaggeration. -

- Very good son! - Roy congratulated him feeling quite proud and assured with great optimism. - You will be a great champion, ha, ha!

-Come on, Leval. - His mother said. - We have to go to school, say goodbye to dad and your little sister – She looked at Roy and then to her daughter who was sleeping in her bed to tell her husband. - Kerria must be about to wake up, give her the biscuit porridge. She has fiber breakfast today. And do not show your daughter any crushing blow. I want her to be a lady when tomorrow comes, and not a warrior of those. - She smiled funny. -

-Ok darling, you are taking care of that already. At least you'll teach her how to make ice cubes. - This one joked, giving a tender look to the baby that still dozed peacefully under a blanket. - What handy will be that at her parties!

-That's what the refrigerators are for, you fool. - Bertie replied amused, as she bent down and kissed Kerria's forehead and held Leval's right hand. - See you later, Roy.

-Bye daddy. See you soon, Ky. - The boy said goodbye hugging his father and looking at his little sister who was still asleep. -

Tom and Cooan had more or less the same situation with their children. Alan, only a few months younger than his cousin Leval, was a cheerful, dynamic and very smart child. Lance was one year older than his cousin Kerria and he had the same ability or could even be more intelligent than his brother, although he was somewhat less sociable and more reflective than this one, and the little one in the house, Idina, was all charming, funny and very good girl . In the case of others, their efforts to educate their children well did not detract from their friends. Sapphire and Petz spent some intense first years. To the hard work to maintain the store and make it prosper on a national scale, they joined a most entertaining honeymoon traveling to South America. Later they had two children quite different from each other, Coraíon the eldest, was the most disciplined and applied. Not that he stood out in excess but on the whole he offered a more relaxed and calm mood. The classic obedient child who did nothing outside of the norms. His little brother, Granate, was not lagging behind in capacity, but in character he was the opposite, a whole and much more lazy. Besides, he lost no opportunity to play pranks to his mother's anger and resignation from his father. Although the two little ones adored the sailors who, in frequent occasions, visited their parents. In particular, they had a great time with Minako who always sang to them some song of her great idol successes. And the cakes of her godmother Makoto were a good deterrent to Granate antics, (she did not want to be punished to stop eating them). Ami explained many things to them, leaving them astonished by everything she knew and, in the same way, the priestess Rei impressed the two of them warning them that the spirits were always willing to  take the bad children away. Coraíon cried at times, although Granate always asked her to see one of those ghosts, to the astonishment and even rejoicing of the girls. The truth is that this kid would be an rascal, but he was very brave. Despite that way of being, or perhaps precisely because of it, he wanted to be loved and he was. Since his antics were not coated with evil. In addition, perhaps he did them for a respite since living in Japan, Petz and Sapphire had their children in the harsh school system of that country, helping them with their enrolment in prestigious academies. Ami herself recommended some of the best in which she herself had been. And it must be said that, as in other cases, Petz continued to act occasionally as Thunder Lady, and was helped by her husband. The sailors, on the other hand, and despite having to face some other threats, never wanted to worry their friends or ask for their help. They were able as usual to avoid any danger to the Earth during those years.

About the children of Nephrite and Amanda, little can be said, these were educated between their parents and the sober institutions of the English private school and their ways of being did not lead to excessive surprises. They were polite and gentle, they immediately had that serious and reserved air characteristic of the best English centers, especially with strangers. In any case, their parents managed to alleviate these tendencies with some of humor and open vision of life.

As for Diamond and Emerald, they had it even more difficult. For their respective jobs and even their interventions as fighters for Justice, (especially by the Lady of the Wind). They were forced to travel continuously and between that and their consciousness of belonging to the upper class, they enrolled their daughter in a prestigious private Lyceum that covered education until the pre-university stage. There, and whenever her limited time allowed, Emerald personally took care of going to pick her up, because despite being a full boarding school, she only left her to eat when she had work. The busy model and designer was happy to forget, if only for a short time, their obligations. But she did not lose her fluency and elegance, when she used to take her daughter by the hand, taking long walks from the Lyceum to her house. She could not disguise her mother's pride and she also liked those rare moments when she could be alone with her daughter. Little Amethyst was revealed as a very awake young girl. She was very  aware of things for her young age. Once, like so many others, she walked hand in hand with her mother. She had a balloon tied to the left wrist that Emerald had bought for her when they left the Lyceum. Emerald always bought a little present for the baby, maybe that way she would get rid of the guilt complex that sometimes assaulted her for not being with her as much as she would like it. Amethyst delighted with her balloon looked at her mom up. Emerald was very tall and she also wore appreciable heels. The little girl noticed that almost all the men turned around when they saw them pass by, and also that they made whistles and exclamations addressed to her mother. Emerald smiled at times and the most, she pretended that she did not listen to them. But the little girl, with the naturalness and the boldness of a five-year-old child, asked her.

- Mommy, why do all men look at you?

At first, Emerald did not get to assimilate the question. Then she was not sure about what she could respond to that, but she could immediately reply.

- Well, daughter, they look at mom. - She explained this with soft and affectionate tone, and satisfaction. - Because I'm famous and they see me on TV and people like to look at celebrities. You know, - the girl nodded, looking at her enraptured while Emerald asked her in turn, referring to one of the favorite cartoons of the baby. - What if you saw the mouse "Mickey" on the street I think you would also look at it, wouldn´t you?

The little girl nodded again but said something that surprised her mother.

- Yeah, but I would not make weird noises. I think they look at you because you're so pretty. Surely they do not have such a beautiful mom and envy me, that's why they look at you. -She deduced with absolute conviction, happily thinking that she had solved something that even her mother did not know. -

Emerald laughed at that occurrence and tenderly embraced her little girl. When she returned home she told Diamond what happened. He also laughed amused by that theory and holding the baby in his arms he sat her on his knees wanting to know with a sweet tone addressed to his daughter.

- Good Amethyst, tell dad how you did at school today.

-We've made a drawing of our houses! - The little girl explained excited. - I have put a fireplace and a sun and many small trees.

-How good! - His father smiled, who immediately wanted to know. - And where is it?..

- We have stuck it on the class wall. - The girl pointed to the wall of her house where some pictures of prestigious abstract artists could be seen. - Mine are prettier than those. Daddy. Children who have made these paintings do not know how to draw. - She asserted, making her parents laugh again. -

- Of course not, daughter. - Diamond agreed, adding then, addressing his also smiling woman - Do you see Emerald? Amethyst has better taste than Christie's ...

- Many times I think so too. - She answered without being able to avoid laughing with her thunderous laughter that left the same baby dumbfounded. Although often the little girl laughed with her mother, yes, in a much more musical and smooth way. - It would be better to bring her to the auctions ...

And after this comment, taking the girl in her arms, Emerald who had taken the opportunity to change into more comfortable clothes during that funny conversation, took Amethyst to the kitchen and said tenderly.

- Now mom is going to give you dinner.

- But I want to dine with my spoon of elephants.- Amethyst claimed alluding to her favorite covered, a spoon that had engravings drawings of those animals. -

- Of course my life. - Emerald conceded earnestly - I already have it there.

Diamond decided to go with his wife and daughter to share those few minutes they had to be together. The prince could never have imagined how wonderful home life would be with his wife and daughter. Sometimes he remembered himself, as a child, along with his brother, the two of them glued to their mother when she told them some stories about Earth.

-We were very happy then, evil had not yet dominated us. She said to herself with a mixture of nostalgia and regret. -

But now, watching Esmeralda feed her little girl, she smiled. Thanks to Heaven, fate was kind to both of them and gave them that new life. And they both swore that they were not going to waste it with dreams of power or vain entelechies, but helping the world. And, above all, loving her daughter and seeking her happiness above all else.

- I wish my parents could see us now! - He thought, between grateful and happy. -

When the girl finished the dinner they put her to bed, after a while the baby asked her father.

-Do you read me a tale?

-It's a little late, honey.- Diamond objected.-

-Please ... Daddy! - The girl asked with a small voice between sad and supplicant.-

-Alright, but only one and short. - He accepted unable to denied that. -

-Yes! - The baby  clapped making him smile.-

Of course, the once proud prince who was not intimidated by anyone, could not refuse now anything his little girl asked of him. He adored her. So there were the three of them. He sat in the lotus pose on the carpet that carpeted the room, with the baby on his knees and Emerald kneeling by his side. The solicitous dad opened that book of stories with drawings and big letters and began.

- There was once a very beautiful and very good girl ...

-Yes ... like me.- Amethyst said.-

-Of course yes! - Her mother agreed with a loving expression.-

The little one was even able to read many of the words making her parents to feel proud. At last the story was concluded and she had to go to sleep. Of course, despite the girl's pleas to listen to another one. However, this time it was Emerald who put her in bed and wrapped her up, refusing to read another one with a loving but firm tone.

-Hey, Dad has told you a story, which was agreed upon. Now you have to sleep, that tomorrow you have to get up early to go to school.

The girl nodded giving up. And besides, her mouth was already open in a yawn. Her parents kissed her on the forehead and let her rest by turning off the light.

-Good evening, ma chérie.- Diamond wished her.-

-Sleep well, my life.- His wife seconded.-

After a while they returned and they both watched her sleep for a few minutes, leaning against the doorframe and between the twilight of the overhead light of the corridor that barely showed the girl's peaceful countenance.

-I can hardly believe it, - he sighed, holding his wife from behind at waist height. - Everything we have lived has been worth it every time I look at Amethyst. She is so pretty and so innocent. I would have changed the entire Nemesis to have her then.

- Yes – his interlocutor agreed with a broad smile. - There's nothing in this world that makes me happier than being with her. Too bad we have so little time to spend together the three of us.

- When we have holidays we can enjoy more of our daughter. – Diamond cheered her up. - I cannot wait for the three of us to make a trip. To see some of our friends.

- Ian told me you're working very hard. The other day I spoke with him and with Satory, she is also a very clever  and nice kid. - Her wife commented - Despite the poor thing has to be raised without her mother.

- It's true - replied her husband, now something more distressed. - That poor man was destroyed when Jenny died. I can confess that any resentment that could keep against him, after that kind of game he forced us to participate, disappeared then. Deep down he is not a bad person.

His wife smiled caressing the face of her interlocutor replying with a whisper full of affection.

-I'm glad to see that in the end you noticed. My prince.

- I have always been very blind to perceive what really happened. But not anymore .- He asserted.- Family and friends, that is the fundamental thing in this life or any other. Thanks to all of them that I could finally understand it.

-Overall, thanks to Roy and your brother Sapphire.- His wife commented.- Too bad we see them so little.

-Now we are overwhelmed by work, my brother does not even have time to be with his family these days. Neither his colleague Souichi either. Anyway, I guess everything cannot be had. Ian, for example, is looking forward to spending as many times as possible, better, with his daughter.

-I hope that soon we can go so that Amethyst and she know each other.- His wife declared.- They could play together, even if Satory is older.

-They are very small, sure they would get along well.- Her husband smiled, imagining that to add in a quiet voice. - It would be nice if the two of them became friends. Our daughter has to grow up surrounded by people who love her. From experience I know that this is fundamental. The ability to love others can redeem us, as Sailor Moon and the others showed us.

- Yes darling. So the main thing is that whenever possible, we are with her, and that our daughter will be happy and should never worry about things like we had to live and overcome. – Emerald wished . - That's my wish for her.

Her interlocutor nodded, also hoping that it would be like that. Among all the rewards he had had since he resurrected and helped defeat evil, this was the best of all. The Prince of Nemesis thought of his wife and daughter and was grateful for his good fortune. He also remembered his other friends and colleagues, sometimes he missed them, it was difficult to see each other. Maybe it was easier with his brother and Nephrite, but Ail had long since left Earth, and both Roy and Tom were very busy. Although he can watch the hooligan of his New York friend enough on television, in the games of his team. Anyway, I tried to keep up with how things were going to others. He even went to visit his old teacher in esoteric subjects, the shaman High Cloud, with his family. In fact, fulfilling the promise they made to their mentor, both Diamond and Emerald traveled one of those weekends they had free with their little girl. There they could see the old Indian shaman again. He smiled widely when he recognized them and was very kind and solicitous with the little one. He even painted something on her little cheeks and as a final shot he placed a couple of feather on her head.

- Do you live here by yourself? - The baby asked that man. -

The shaman smiled in a friendly reply.

-I'm never alone, little one. The wind brings me news, the eagles pass by to visit me. And my ancestors let me be with them. And besides, some friends like you and your parents come to see me from time to time.

Although the girl looked confused in all directions to tell her parents.

-There is no one here.

-Honey, they have made room for us to come visit Master Cloud High. - Emerald smiled. -

-I assure you that High Cloud has many good friends. - Her father added. -

- And I can be your friend too? - The hopeful Amethyst asked. -

-You are already my friend. The old man conceded, adding with his usual mysterious tone. - And one day, just like your mother, you will be able to hear the call of the wind.

-I can hear it, when it blows. - The girl affirmed as if such a thing. -

That made that shaman laugh a little, who nodded. Later, Diamond and his wife descended for a while with his daughter at the foot of that sacred mountain, where that enclave of the Navajos they knew was. There, some kind women offered to take care of Amethyst for a while.

-We'll be back soon. -Diamond said to them, thanking them for his help. -

And he returned to the summit with Emerald. The baby did not have time to miss them, she had a great time playing with other children of the tribe and even riding a pony. However, as soon as the shaman had a few moments alone with Amethyst's parents, he chatted with the couple by the warmth of the fire.

-Tell me master. - Diamond asked him to notice in the old man's expression a shadow of something he thought was worry. - Is there anything you have seen about our daughter?

-You should not fear for the girl. - He answered that he was looking at the flames as if he were observing something only perceptible to him, when he added. - Great powers watch over her. She will be an important person.

- You mean she will be famous? - Emerald wanted to know who did not miss that much, after all it was her daughter. - Will people admire her for her work or something?

But the old man looked at her with an enigmatic expression when he answered her.

-It will be in the way you believe. Yes. Many people will be aware of her. But her true importance will be much greater than that for the destiny of all of us.

-Something they revealed to me when I came back from hell, but I cannot remember it. - His interlocutor confessed with some uneasiness. - I wish I could do it!

-There is a time for everything, when you should know it you will know. - It was the answer of the shaman.-

-I'll see, master. We want her to be a normal and happy girl. "Diamond explained to his mentor. - That she does not have to suffer or go through what we face.

-Your daughter will be happy. Although she will have her own challenges and tests. We must all have them sooner or later to define our role in the universe. – High Cloud told him, and he added, addressing the couple. - Besides, she is not a normal girl. She is your daughter. The most precious thing that the Creator has given you. And I know that you will do everything possible to educate her in justice and kindness.

They both appreciated the shaman's words, and pondered them. They spent some pleasant days and said goodbye to the tribe and that wise man, wishing that their prophecies were correct.

-Cloud Alta watches over us from a higher plane. -Diamond said to his wife, when the invocation rite was finished and the shaman disappeared. - We have to listen to him.

-In spite of everything, I don't want our daughter to suffer. - A restless Emerald declared. -

-Neither do I, but one thing is certain. If Amethyst has a certain destiny to fulfill, we cannot interfere. In the meantime, let's do everything in our power to make him happy.

-Yes, and that happens to educate her in the best possible way. It's something your mother taught me. - Emerald agreed. -

And in this way  years passed quickly between the peace and tranquility of a normal life. The boys and girls grew robust, completely oblivious to the past tribulations of their parents. Without going any further, Roy and Bertie liked to take their children to the park, to the beach and other things typical of a normal family. Once, in Kerria's children's school, there was a costume party, she was five years old and her parents dressed her as a little princess. She was very cute with her little braid of light brown hair and her big green eyes. She wore a white gauze suit and a white cone hat with tulles falling to her face, topped with a little star. She also had a wand. Roy was enthralled with his little cutie girl. He lifted her lovingly in his arms while the little girl asked him with a funny little tinge of curiosity in her voice.

- Daddy, am I a fairy or a princess? ...

- My girl, you are the princess of the fairies! - Roy assured her making Beruche smile when he added. - Same as your mom.

- Mommy, are you a fairy too? - Kerria inquired with amazement. -

- Yes my girl, but when I was little like you, - Bertie replied, placing the veils of tulle in the cap. -

- You're very funny fairy, Ky.- Her brother, who was already seven years old, said, calling her for that affectionate nickname that he had put her. -

-And we'll dress you as a little prince! - Her mother said, clapping her hands, visibly excited at the idea. -

- Jo, mom !, I do not want to disguise myself as that.- The boy replied rather disenchanted, going on to expose his own desires. - I prefer to go as an astronaut.

-Why do not we put a fish tank on him! - Roy laughed. -

- It does not matter, I go without a scuba. - Leval replied without worrying, even adding with patent enthusiasm. - That's how I'll take my laser gun!

- With how handsome you would be with some tights and a hat with a pen. - Beruche insisted with a sweet and pleading voice that her son could not stand. - I'm imagining you so elegant!

- I do not like it, besides my friends were going to laugh a lot about me.- The boy repeated shaking his head visibly scared of that possibility. - No please!…

- Come on, Bertie, let the boy dress as he likes. - Roy insisted amused, resorting with sarcasm and humor to some hackneyed topic of psychology. - Do not embarrass him in front of his friends, you could create him a trauma.

- Okay, - she yielded with a sigh, although she immediately indicated him. - But do not get too dirty. Remember that the suit is white, son.

-Ok! - Exclaimed an enchanted Leval, who went running to look for his ray gun. -

Once ready, everyone went to the party. The children had a lot of fun and the parents also, filming them and taking photographs. Between this type of events and the normal world of the little ones, they grew oblivious to any kind of strange events or struggles that their parents had known well for the joy of their parents. Leval and Kerria were good guys, he somewhat abstracted in his own thoughts, studious and a great sportsman. Although he did not inherit the great passion of his father for basketball that he saw as just another sport. Despite this, his parents were equally delighted. Especially Roy himself, who did not give up and whenever he could led him to wrestling, to watch him play his games or come to witness his son's to instill his love, as his father did with him. As for Kerria, she also proved to be a very intelligent girl, but perhaps her grades and activities were somewhat less celebrated. Nor she was so spectacular in the physical terrain. She had inherited a more sedate hobby, nor was she as predisposed to exercise as Leval, nor was she distinguished by a great interest in any particular subject. It was in all respects more normal and integrated more homogeneously with her children's environment. Starting with the detail that he was born without that hairy tail that his brother did possess and that was ripped off by the magician. In fact, Roy and Bertie talked about it shortly after the girl was born. Once he confessed to his wife about her tail.

-At least. -Beruche sighed that she was not as angry as her husband came to think. -In that she has come out like any girl.

-I don't cubito, if I mean the other tail, you know ...- Her husband wanted to clarify. -

-Of course I know, silly! - Bertie smiled shaking her head. -And I understand that when she saw the newborn Leval you wanted to take that away from him. Sounds good to me. But you should have told me then. -She concluded by admonishing him. -

-You were exhausted and very excited, I didn't want to worry you. -Her husband apologized. -

Bertie put one hand over his other and nodded.

-Don't worry, you did what you should. And from what you've told me, Landar blocked part of Leval's strength. It is not like this?

-Yes that's how it is. - Roy admitted adding. -He will unlock it when he grows up and is able to master it.

-With Kerria then it has not been necessary. - A thoughtful Bertie commented. -

-No, at least Landar has not contacted me to tell me anything in that regard. - Her husband commented to her. -

And after a very significant silence, Bertie sentenced with a tinge of relief in her voice.

-Much better this way.

And the passing of the years confirmed that. Unlike her brother who always stood out, either because of his physical qualities or because of his great capacity for study, instilled by her mother. Beruche took great care to do so with Leval although Kerria, despite having no apparent reason, she was not so tenacious. It could be because the little girl got more mixed with her companions. Or that her parents had proven that it was not necessary to be so controlling, after the experience with their firstborn. They were no longer rookies taking care of children and although they loved them equally, they could not help feeling conditioned by the memory of their future child. They had insisted that the Leval of the present be just as good, but without having to go through any suffering. But nothing had been foreseen for a second child and that made them relax their "precautions" a bit with Kerria, who nevertheless did well and in her childhood did not require any special attention. Of course as a child she was adorable, as was her little cousin Idina. The few times both families got together they spent hours playing dress up as princesses. On one occasion they even made a friend from very distant lands. With the intervention of Chibiusa, (then she already turned into an attractive young girl) and her guardians sailor Asteroids. A baby of high birth came to spend a few days with the Rodney family, who welcomed to their niece Kerria, and that girl, along with their own daughter. In that brief space of time the three children became very friendly. Especially Idina and that other little girl, whom they affectionately called Nehie. They made very good friends and the little girl visited the Rodney family on some other occasion. She was always encouraged by Chibiusa and her guardians to maintain that friendship. For their part, the Malden also received Chibiusa and her guardian sailors on some occasions. Although they always came in their civil identities. The children of Bertie and Roy enjoyed very much the asteroids when they gave them all kinds of acrobatic exhibitions, magic and other shows that they said they learned when, being very young, they worked in a circus. Likewise, Dr. Mizuno visited the family on numerous occasions and was always happy to spend some time with her godchildren. Bertie chatted with her dear friend and told her all kinds of family anecdotes. On one occasion, Ami arrived when the children were in front of the television watching a music video about a man who went to the Moon and was abandoned there by his companions when he lost himself in pursuit of a hallucination, although of course he saw a house and people around. Leval with his ten years already commented something surprised and with visible skepticism.

-That cannot be! Nobody lives on the Moon.

-Well, I think so.- Kerria opined that, at just eight, she still believed in some story that she heard being smaller. - Surely there are people.

-Don't be silly.- His brother argued,  invested with authority.- There is no atmosphere on the Moon. You cannot breathe. I've heard it in a documentary.

- Maybe they live inside.- His interlocutor guessed.-

-I do not know. I do not believe that.- His brother replied with less confidence.-

-And why else it has so many holes? - Kerria asked to affirm. Believing to have found the answer. - Surely they've been dug to get in there.

-These are meteorite impacts.- The child explained.- And they are called craters, Ky.

Both the mother of the children and Ami listened the little ones being apart. They smiled tenderly at such a conversation. It was nice to see the two brothers sharing things. Although they often argued and even raged at times, the truth is that they loved each other very much. Finally it was the visitor who made herself noticed first and inquired about approaching with Bertie who followed her.

-Wow! What were you looking so interested?

-Godmother Ami! - The little girl exclaimed, running up and hugging her.-

-Hello godmother.- Leval smiled also getting up and going towards the new arrival, although in a more measured way.-

- We were watching a music video of a man who went to the moon and lost his ship. He stayed with a lady who then disappeared. Dad put it to us.- Kerria informed her.-

-But that is not scientifically possible.- Leval added, updating the adults of her controversy with her younger sister.- There are no houses on the Moon.

Ami and Bertie looked at each other amused. It was the doctor who sat next to the children on the floor. They returned to see that old music video. At the incantation of those images the warrior Mercury could remember those beautiful gardens of the Silver Millennium. Those beautiful and ornate fountains spitting large jets of crystal clear water between which she played, or thought. And she also remembered that magnificent palace in which she grew up and served the first great Queen Serenity, Usagi's mother, and her friend herself, when she was Princess Selene. At last, returning to reality, like the protagonist of that video, she commented with affection to her godchildren.

-Well, it's a story. But maybe it has its real base. Maybe he was seeing images from other times. From some time when there were perhaps inhabitants on the Moon.

- I would like to go to space one day to see if there are beings on other planets.- Leval affirmed.- I could talk to them and they could tell me things in order to improve our technology.

-Well, you can go to talk to Nehie. She is a queen of the Moon. She told cousin Idina and me. -Her sister said really convinced. -

-Come on! - The boy laughed. -That would be when you played ...

-Well, it's true! - Kerria was upset sticking her tongue out to insist. - Like that blonde lady that came out in the video. I'm sure she was the queen, and that's why she was there.

-Don't be silly ... it's a video of lies.- Leval laughed.-

- Silly will be you! - His annoying interlocutor replied.-

-Children. - Bertie retorted, adding with a patient tone but full of authority. - For once poor godmother Ami can come and see us, I do not want you to argue.

Both children shook their heads in shame, the doctor then laughed. With a lot of sweetness, she caressed the faces of the two children. Affirming with affectionate tone.

-I'm sure that one day your dreams will come true. The important thing is that you always believe in them.

-Yes, godmother, tell me again the story of the queen of the Moon.- Kerria asked with visible interest.- Please.

-The one long-haired blonde princess who lived in the  Silver Millennium ? Or the rabbits that live on the moon that is made of cheese? - Ami wanted to know with a funny smile.-

-Both! - exclaimed the girl enthusiastically, making the two adults laugh.-

-That what happens when you talk to them, Ami-chan. - Bertie was smiling, asserting.- Now my daughter will not stop until you tell her both stories again.

- But how could be the Moon made of cheese, godmother? That is impossible. – Leval said.-

-Well, you see, sometimes in stories they invent things and at other times there are parts that are real.- His interlocutor explained, amused by that skeptical reaction of her godson.-

-Godmother Ami is the smartest lady in the world. Dad and mom say it. What she says will be true.- Kerria declared completely convinced challenging her brother with great sharpness and some tinkle .- Do you dare to call her silly too? ....

Having listening that, Leval lowered his eyes a little flushed. That made the women to burst with laughter. The aforementioned Ami had to make a space with her hands and affirm.

-It's not so much ...do not exaggerate.

-Well, when I grow up I want to be as smart as you. - The girl said.-

-And I too.- Her brother agreed on this occasion.-

-I'm sure you'll be even smarter.- Her godmother smiled tenderly, declaring.- Your mother is very intelligent too.

- But for achieving that you have to study a lot.- Bertie declare, adding.- And that reminds me that it is already late and I hope that your school homework is done.

-I did it all. – Leval asserted.-

-I am missing the multiplications ... - Kerria lamented at the hard look of her mother.-

-So what are you waiting for, Kerria Lorein !, go to your room and do not go down until they were done.- Beruche ordered her severely.-

Little Kerria felt as if someone had thrown a bucket of cold water at her. Even more so when her mother pointed with her finger at the end of her outstretched arm towards the stairs of the second floor of the house, where the girl had her room. The poor kid sighed resignedly, preparing to climb. Then Ami intervened with a half-smile and asked for her friend's permission.

-I would like to go with her and see what those accounts are like.

-You should not help her, she has to learn to do it by herself. - The interlocutor answered inflexibly.-

- I have not done math for a long time and maybe Kerria could remind me how to multiply. Maybe I forgot. - The doctor could said.-

- That's very easy, godmother! – Leval intervened looking at her, incredulous to sentence. - It is impossible that you have been able to forget that.

Now the adults looked at the child with surprise. Bertie, understanding the situation, relaxed her face and more smiling changed her mind.

-Well, if your godmother is out of curiosity ... she can come up with you to see if those accounts are so difficult. Well Ami, I hope Kerria will show you that she is capable of doing then by herself.

The baby nodded with renewed enthusiasm and her eyes brightened with joy, then she took her godmother's hand and pulled her towards the stairs. In the end, with certain "suggestions" from Ami, the girl was able to finish her homework that she proudly showed to her mother and father who had recently arrived from the train with his team. In this way, they talked about this topic regarding the terrestrial satellite, the plans of the children when they were older and other things. Roy laughed when they told him about the controversy and put the video back on. Asking the little ones

-What do they say at the beginning?

-A small step for man and a gigantic step for humanity.- Leval answered immediately.-

His father nodded approvingly, and when the music started he would sometimes sing with his powerful, deep and clear voice even eclipsing the song as he wrapped his arms around his children.

- ***Minor Earth, mayor sky!***

***I cannot see myself in this empty place***

***Just another lonely face***

***I cannot see myself here in outer space***

***It's so hard to make a mark***

***And I try and try and I try***

And amid the funny laughs of the kids and even his wife and friend Ami, Roy took each of the children with one hand and raised them as if he wanted to make them fly through space while he kept singing.

***But I never get it right***

***Yes I try and try and try***

***But I never get it right***

***Minor Earth, major sky***

***I cannot see myself in this lonely place***

***There is not a friendly face around***

***Can you hear me when I speak out loud?***

***Listen to my voice above the crowd***

***And I try and try and I try***

**But I never get it right**

***Yes I try and try and try***

***But I never get it right***

***Minor Earth, Major Sky***

***But I never get it right***

***But I never get it right***

***Yes I try and try and try***

***But I never get it right***

***Is a***

***Minor Earth, Major Sky***

**(Minor Earth Major sky, Aha credit to the author)**

- What does that song mean, dad? I do not understand it.- Leval commented.-

-It means that we should strive to do things right, even if they do not come out the first time.- Roy replied, to the complacency of his wife and his guest.- Even on the Moon ...

-Daddy.- The girl wanted to know in the thread of that.- Have you been in the Moon?

-Well! - He laughed again, replying jokingly. - If you ask your mother for sure she'll tell you that I'm there more than once. Especially when she talks to me about shopping ... Ha, ha!

-Look, you're really silly! - His wife smiled, shaking her head.-

- Well, I hope to go sometime. If a friend invites us. - Roy replied now, winking at his wife and Ami, who could not help but laugh.-

- The man has already been in the Moon.- Leval informed them by heart from what he remembered reading, when he quoted.- Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins, arrived in 1969. On the Apollo XI rocket. And then more ships have gone.

-And why did not they stay to live there? – Her sister asked innocently.-

-I'm afraid the apartments were very expensive! - His father laughed. -

-Roy- Bertie admonished him, although in a cordial way, adding.- Our daughter does not understand that kind of jokes yet, she is going to think that you mean it.

-I would like very much to go. I hope that Nehie invites , Idina and me, to go one day.- The little one affirmed.-

- Sure Sweetheart. Everything is possible if you strive for it. Who knows? Maybe someday. - Ami smiled sweetly, stroking the girl's light brown hair. -

-And if not, do not worry.- Her brother encouraged her, declaring with sincerity.- When I became an astronaut, one day I will take you.

-Do you promise me? - His hopeful sister asked.- Really?

-Of course.- He retorted flatly adding to rivet his word.- Dad always says that what is promised must be fulfilled.

The adults smiled, of course the innocence of those children was something wonderful, they wish it lasted. If they could tell the reality to them! It was then that Roy proposed them with ease.

-There's still daylight on the porch. We are going to take a picture of us all together. Come on, it will be nice to have a memory with your godmother Ami.

       And the group agreed with enthusiasm, they left and the father of the children placed a camera with a tripod and programmed it to shoot. Then he join the rest. However, being much taller he place himself behind, resting one hand on his wife's left shoulder and the other on his son's right. Bertie had Kerria in front of her and placed a hand on the baby's right shoulder. Ami was placed to the left of the boy, passing her right arm behind him, to put her hand on his left shoulder. Sister and brother held hands. The little girl held a flower in the other. Thus they were immortalized in a beautiful memory more of the family album of the Malden in that afternoon so entertained. Meanwhile in the west coast life also passed peacefully and Rei did not want to be less than her companion and friend Mercury. Once upon a time she visited the home of the Rodney family, who always welcomed her. The priestess was pleased to see the happiness enjoyed by her friends. She talked with them about the old days, about how things were going and also exchanged experiences with the little ones. Alan, for example, showed curiosity about the animals in the sanctuary, Rei recalled that once when the children visited her in Tokyo, the eldest of her friends' children hid from two huge black birds that made him very afraid to approach him when he went to look at them that happened until his godmother arrived and made them eat meekly from his hand.

-Do not panic. They mean no harm. Look, they're called Phoebus and Deimos, they're my sacred crows. - She told him. -

To all that, Lance, the next brother, observed these birds with admiration. He had a book that talked about their habits. They liked bright things. Without hesitation he took a plastic container and made the light reflect on it, drawing the attention of both birds. They immediately threw themselves at the child who dropped that plastic horn and ran like the devil's soul. One of those animals grabbed the object with its beak and flew up, straight to its nest, followed by the other. The priestess immediately caught up with Lance and calmed him with a sweet voice.

-Don't be afraid, they were not going to hurt you.

-I was not afraid.- The boy replied defensively.- I wanted to attract them to me ...

-Well, - Rei smiled at him, letting that be the case, not forgetting to warn his godson.- Well, be careful, you should not play with them. They immediately notice the intentions of people.

She said that because for some strange reason, that child produced a strange sensation on her. Not that she perceived any kind of evil aura or anything like that, but he was not like his brothers. Those past impressions were repeated. Of course, as then she did, Rei was not going to say anything to Cooan or Tom. Idina, on the other hand, was looking at those birds looking up at the top of the tree, and when one of them went down to the little girl, she simply stood still and Deimos landed on her right shoulder. That bird seemed to feel the vibrations of the small and did not move. To Rei's astonishment, Phoebus did the same, perching on the girl's left shoulder. This one just laughed. Then both birds came back flying leaving her wobbly, with the occasional feather on her head and disheveled. Now, after remembering that, she returned to that moment at the Rodney' house and saw little Idina arrive to greet her. The girl had just returned from school. Their two brothers were away, in sports activities, as Cooan explained that she was holding hands with the baby.

-Godmother Rei! - the little girl exclaimed hugging her who in return, hugged the child enchantedly in her arms after kneeling to receive her.

-Hello Darling! How beautiful you are and how much you have grown! -The priestess said to her because it had been at least a year since that last time in Japan.-

- I regret not having been able to go to the airport. - Cooan sighed. - But I had to replace a companion who was sick. Tom must have to take Alan and Lance to their activities and also closing the gym.

-Don't worry about that.- Her friend affirmed with jovial tone, while she stroked the long and silky dark hair of the girl.- Tell me Idina. How's school going?

- Very well. - The baby smiled affirming with pride. - I have obtained many outstanding marks and in addition I am learning to play the piano and to dance.

-I am glad to hear that. You're quite a lady already.- Rei smiled approvingly and sighed looking at her friend to declare  with nostalgia.- Do you see how the years are passing us by!

-Yes ... it's true.- The alluded agreed that, taking her daughter's hand, she indicated.- Go, wash your hands and change your clothes, we have to prepare dinner.

-I can cook already! - The girl announced, although before the amused looks of the adults, she soon nuanced, something colored.- Well, I know a little.

-I am sure you know more than me! - Rei laughed to admit.- I was always a mess for that. Well – She said funny .- Although my singing is not bad at all. I'm not as good as my friend Minako, but I've even managed to compose some songs.

- Are you a friend of Minako Aino? - Idina asked with her mouth open.-

Her Godmother nodded laughing and she commented in a cheerful way.

-After dinner, if your parents give us permission, I'll put you in the karaoke one of the songs that she sang with us, her friends from Japan. Usagi, Makoto, Ami and myself, of course.

The baby beat palms full of joy, singing was something she loved to do. Like playing the piano and dancing. In fact, after wanting to be a teacher like her mother, she also wanted to be a singer. Or maybe dancer, well, she was not sure yet. The important thing is that, after dinner, her godmother kept her promise. Although Alan and Lance, after arriving with their father, greeting the guest and sharing a table with them, they went to play in another room. And the fact is that the two children were not very interested in girls' music. Although they sang in the choir of the church. Idina would surely join them as soon as she was a little older. But now she played a more lively music. The song that Rei put on was beautiful and the lyrics catchy. Although it was in Japanese, it was also subtitled in English. However Idina had no problems. Like their siblings, their mother had taught them the language since they were little and when they traveled to Japan they had practiced it. Particularly she was very good at listening and imitating pronunciation. On the other hand, her poor dad did not know much about anything. That made both the girl, her mother and her guest laugh when Tom tried to repeat without much success some parts of the subject. But both Rei, as Cooan and Idina could interpret that song that said:

***My eyes are always jewels***

***My body dressed in lamé and charms***

***Going through life is ...***

***Try to get an opportunity!***

***Because I'm here, and I have big dreams***

***We are going to expel the rivals***

***Occupying the day***

***Instead of a smile or lips***

***A laser beam is my special weapon***

***Becoming***

***With a flash, on a diamond sailor!***

***A guardian was born at dawn***

***Because it's me, they will come true***

***The prayers in the light of the stars!***

***We are going to transform***

***The spark is in my heart***

***A Guardian Warrior, which is a***

***True Moon light girl***

***I keep my eyelashes silent***

***From my slender legs fall tears***

***The distant road that she saw***

***I know you will find yourself in my strong future***

***I'm totally calm, but still***

***My heart is depressed***

***When that happens, more than anyone***

***I can send you a ray***

***Become my***

***With a flash, wings of a warrior!***

***A guardian who crosses the earth***

***Because it's me, I can fight this battle***

***I'm going to transform myself, the shine is on my forehead***

***A guardian warrior, is a***

***Fortune of Moonlight***

***Become me***

***With a flash, take a kiss again***

***Undo the tie of my warrior suit***

***Because it's me, I do not need anything else***

***Transformation***

***In that moment the brightness that I gave you***

***A Guardian Warrior***

***That is eternal love***

***A guardian warrior***

***She is a true girl in the Moonlight***

***A guardian warrior***

***She is a true girl in the Moonlight***

**(Tribute to PGSM Sailor Dream, Kirari, credit to the author)**

And there were the three girls enjoying that moment in style. Cooan and Rei even passing each other's arms over each other's shoulders and swaying from side to side as they sang really funny and with a mixture of joy and nostalgia. They were united by ties of great affection and full of complicity, since both understood perfectly the true meaning of that lyrics. Idina for her part felt very happy too, thinking how great it would be when Nehie and her cousin Kerria came to play with her and they could sing together that song. And in that quiet way was life for the Rodney. Her friend, after that funny visit, returned to her country again and the years continued ...

With the passage of time, Roy, who had led a brilliant career in elite basketball, always at the highest level, announced his retirement. He had managed to be one of the best players in the world but without attracting attention. He could still go on, but he was thirty-six years old and decided to quit. He told himself that he had already fulfilled all his wishes as a player and that he wanted to be closer to his family. (He really was not with his children all the time he wanted to have to travel continuously and barely be able to use his translation). And besides, he had a record of hard to match, few players had surpassed him, seven times champion of the NBA, twice Olympic gold medal with his country. Two world championships, a couple of times top scorer of the league and three times maximum ball recovery. In the party of his official farewell as a player in active his number was withdrawn and received the support and homage of colleagues, media and spectators. Going to the center of the track with his family, he had a hard time not getting touched when a famous music group he liked the most dedicated one of his songs. Some stanzas said something like.

**New York city boy, you will never have a boring day**

**Because you're a boy from New York**

**Where the seventh avenue reaches Broadway.**

**When you are a boy some days are difficult**

**Lying on your bed, listening to punk, rock and those things**

**Home is a training camp, you have to escape**

**You want to go out and wander with the ticker tape.**

**You feel, the deal is real**

**You are a boy from New York**

**So young, then run in New York City.**

**New York city boy, you will never have a boring day**

**Because you're a boy from New York**

**Where the seventh avenue reaches Broadway.**

**(New York City Boy Pet shop Boys, credit to the author)**

His own classmates sang in chorus with him and even some dance steps were marked. All this before the merrymaking of the little Kerria, who, carried in her father's arms, danced amused with him. Leval was more embarrassed and hugged his mother who smiled excitedly for her husband. Although Bertie was also somewhat overwhelmed to be the focus of attention. The time came when the shirt with the number of Malden was removed, among the shouts of the audience of "thank you Roy". The protagonist of that moment could not help but smile very recognized, letting some tears escape, while he gave his hand to his wife.

-Mom. - Kerria whispered to Bertie. - Why is dad crying? Is he sad?

-No sweetheart.- She replied in the same way, something moved in turn.- On the contrary. He is very happy It's nice to see how everyone loves you, baby. And dad has earned it for many years.

-One day I want to be as important as dad.- Leval announced.-

-Of course, my son.- His father could replied, posing a hand on the boy's shoulder while he assured with emotional tints.- Of course you will be. Much, much more.

Finally the ceremony ended. After that Roy was offered a job as Manager of the New York Knicks, his life-long team, which he accepted. Meanwhile he got his coaching title. At that time everything was happiness. Beruche, on the other hand, also triumphed in her working life. In addition to her teaching degree, she had studied History and had passed the bridge course for secondary education, together with her former classmate and Melanie friend and years before, after imposing order and propagating the study in quite conflictive areas and accepting the offer of a prestigious private institute to be a teacher, she had promoted to assistant director. Meanwhile Leval passed the primary school with excellent grades and entered another magnificent private institute. His parents did not want to enroll him in her mother's, so there would be no suspicion. The only one that was beginning to fail, even if they were small details in their behavior, was Kerria. When she turned thirteen, her step from girl to woman became evident. Apart from the change in her body, she stopped being the docile and even applied girl in her studies that she had been until then. Her notes began to drop, although not alarmingly. The girl never failed, but it was clear that according to her level, she was capable of much more. Once she entered high school she made new friends, some even older than her. That made her arrive later at home that she should. The first one to get nervous was Beruche, but Roy said that those things were typical of girls of that age, to which invariably his wife responded with concern.

-Leval has never done that, and he is two years older.

-Well, maybe Kerria has another personality and she does not do anything really bad either. - Her husband replied without appearing worried. - Give her a little space, she's growing.

The truth is that he thought that while his daughter was passing all her subjects that was a sign that nothing bad happened to her. About being late, so what!, for just half an hour or three quarters of delay in some occasions. After all, the girl was almost fourteen years old. But Kerria´s mother insisted on that topic and frequently asked her husband.

-Roy, you should talk to her, to see what happens. - Beruche proposed in one of many times, adding with some tinge of frustration. - I've tried it in a good way, I've even given her lectures and it does not seem to have been useful at all. I even asked her if something happened to her and she told me she was fine.

-Well, do it, woman.- Her husband answered a little tired of the subject and wanted to temporize. - What happens is that she does not practice as much sport as Leval. He only thinks about being a good athlete and studying to be a good pilot one day. He does not have time to go out so much. But our daughter is different.

-I don’t know. It's not about that. I cannot explain it, but there's something that worries me. - His wife confessed with an uneasy sigh. - And I do not like that.

Her husband nodded and after laying his hands on the shoulders of his interlocutor assured her with his best will.

-Look little cube, I am sure that is nothing. But if you stay calmer, I'll go up and chat with her to see if she's reasonable.

His wife nodded and Roy, in fact, was chatting with his daughter, even taking her to watch movies or buying anything the girl asked of him. And whenever he did, they both had a good day and he felt at ease with her answers. Kerria never answered him in a bad way and always agreed with his father's suggestions. She was also affectionate with him and always told him that wonderful  "daddy I love you" phrase, which for Roy was the end of any kind of problem. If she ever arrived late, she apologized one way or another. Her father was satisfied with that. For him she was his little princess and the most wonderful girl in the world. He thought that they could not force the baby to be a kind of genius, and he attributed much of his wife's concern to the rigid Japanese-style education she intended to implant in the poor child, in the same way that she did with Leval.  For his wife, those two poor kids had to be like their godmother Ami. Although, in Roy´s opinion, it was clear that their children did not have to be identical. But for Beruche that was not enough, as she often told her husband. What is more, she thought she could intuit something deeper in her daughter, although she did not know exactly what. That's why when she spoke with Kerria, sometimes she gave the impression of sticking blind and whenever she could she said it.

- Kerria, please, why cannot you behave like your brother? You are very smart. You can give much more of yourself than you are doing and you are getting old to be more responsible. If something worries you, you know you can tell me.

The girl just nodded without saying anything, she was not like her brother or wanted to be. But she made it clear in an educated way that it would not offend her mother. And that was not all, at her age she began to perceive strange sensations in her body and to think differently from childhood. However, her parents did not seem to notice it. Bertie once did believe that she approached the matter and asked her more relaxed and even smiling.

- Do you like some guy who does not pay attention to you? That has happened to us all, honey.

-No mom! - Kerria laughed then, she could afford to answer with total sincerity. - It's not about that, it's not about the boys, really. I promise you that I will improve with my notes.- She said to her again and again with her best tone of predisposition. -

And Beruche sighed with resignation, after kissing her daughter she left without really having the feeling of having advanced anything. Since she could not do anything else, she decided to wait until the following year, surely if this was a teenage crisis or it would be seen more clearly or it would end. At least her daughter agreed to be reasonable.

-I'll have to settle that, and leave her alone, at least for now.- She said to try to dissipate her restlessness.-

Cooan and Tom did not have those problems. Their children grew well, they were educated in a normal way, same as their friends and classmates. They integrated perfectly and even excelled in a lot of things. Alan was delighted when he was with his group of scouts, nature and animals fascinated him. Lance was passionate about reading and solving riddles and Idina showed a talent for music and dance that really made her parents proud. The Rodney family really was the calmest living, some trips to see grandparents Will and Sarah, other times visiting in Japan to Rei and the warriors, or Petz and Sapphire, and sometimes even seeing Roy and Bertie.

-I love this life. See my children grow up and enjoy nature with such peace. - Cooan said to herself, sitting on the porch, while she saw the children running around in the garden with her dog, a Golden Retriver named Tot.- Children! - She called them then.- Dinner, come to help us ... wash your hands first.

And the kids came, from a very young age their parents had educated them to collaborate equally when setting the table, and even prepare some simple recipes. Everyone was good at it, including Idina who loved helping her parents. So, after fulfilling the maternal mandate to wash, they went to the kitchen.

-Go setting the table. - Tom, who was there already, told them. -

And while he was busy finishing dinner, the children helped put everything out.

-Come on, dwarf. -Lance was saying to his little sister. - Get the dishes.

-I'm going. - The baby answered. -

-I take care of the cutlery, I'm the oldest. - Alan stated. -

In that none of his brothers argued with him. Cooan then came in with them helping them to set things up.

-Sit down, now dad and I are coming. - She ordered the kids.-

And they obeyed right away, their parents did indeed return soon with dinner, a salad, and chicken nuggets. It didn't take long for them to give a good account of her, after chatting a bit about how their day had gone. And after a while, to sleep. At last the couple were left alone, seated in comfortable armchairs in the living room.

-Well, another good day. - Tom sighed. -

-So we can start preparing for the next one, which is at least as good. - His wife replied.

He nodded and they discussed a bit about the tasks they should do then. After another hour they also went to sleep. Parallel in France, things developed differently. Amethyst, on the other hand, was more confrontational and direct than Kerria, lacking that subtle diplomacy, but in a way it was a rebellion more natural and sincere. The classic generational conflict between mother and daughter. All as a result of which Emerald and Diamond, in spite of themselves, because they loved her very much, were forced to leave her in successive years in the boarding school for a long time, coinciding with the most difficult age of the girl. Amethyst when growing up had little to do with that lovely little four-year-old who delighted her parents. Accustomed to spending a lot of time without them she became a strong girl in every way. She was very tall, robust and good in all sports, especially in martial arts that she liked a lot. She learned to take good care of herself and to be independent. It was also very competitive, that was different for example from Leval, the boy liked to compete as well, but only to have fun. For him, sport was a distraction, a means of completing his training. He was also aware of his great gifts, he only gave his best when he trained privately, very rarely in an official test, (although in most cases he really did not need it). On the contrary, Amethyst, also endowed with some marvelous natural qualities that knew very well how to exploit. She always wanted to win and did not willingly accept being second place in anything. There was no one who exceeded her in swimming, or in karate. She played volleyball and basketball with great skill, she rode like a real expert rider participating in jumping competitions and She did not practice any more sports because she did not have enough time. And although without being any genius regarding the studies, perhaps for that same pride of not being less than nobody, she never left subjects to pass. However, Emerald, who often sinned possessively trying to recover lost time, frequently clashed with her. Among other things, she wished her daughter, who was already of age to be presented in society, to wear designs made by the Deveraux house, of which the former model was already the owner. Although Amethyst did not like that at all. Her philosophy in clothing was limited to jeans, shirts, leather jackets, slippers or riding boots and any other type of equipment provided it was sporty, to the horror of her mother, (although all that was of brand and also expensive) . And as if that were not enough, her mother tried to press her with the marks, asked for better grades and the young lady just said that she did everything she could. Emerald counterattacked by proposing her to do less sports, arguing that she was going to look like a boy and insisting her that dress elegance was very important for a girl who was already a young lady. However, her daughter could not stand the anguished social evenings with these restrictive norms and was not willing to be the sweet and submissive little girl of Mama who appeared to them in the uniform of a little princess. On the other hand, she did not need it. With outfits or without them, she was one of the most admired girl by the boys of her high school and she knew it. So much that she allowed herself the luxury of dating only with the best, most beautiful and popular of her companions. Fortunately, that was beyond the knowledge of her mother who would not have been very pleased to know how her daughter could excel in some areas. But precisely thanks to that theoretical lack of concern of Amethyst for dressing, Emerald, quite affected by the Parisian prejudices of fashion, did not judge the relationship with the other sex as a serious problem on the part of her daughter. Although she did know how beautiful she was and how gorgeous her body was, shaped by so much sport. It was very clear that she would not be indifferent to the boys at all. In any case, she firmly believed that the girl was more interested in sports than in boys. If she knew how she was able to kiss them and pounce on those she chose as prey! Although in Amethyst's defense she did not pass from rather light contacts in comparison with many of her more "politically correct companions", she did not use her natural gifts to use the boys. For her that would have been humiliating, and she did not accept these tactics, nor did she endure hypocrisy. She did not cut himself off from sending any disgusting or any individual she did not like to walk. And, of course, no one was  messing with her at risk of being knocked out! Even so, when the quarrels broke out between mother and daughter over any other issue, the environment was to be feared. Diamond to all this, he just listened patiently without knowing what to say. He was permanently required by either of them to give them the reason. He was between the sword and the wall. On the one hand he did not want to argue with his wife, with whom he agreed on many things. But from another he understood Amethyst's need to be independent and the burdens that her mother sometimes imposed on her with fashion. Of course, no one would dare to say that to Emerald! And on top of that, he was not able to deny anything to his daughter, his princess to him. Amethyst knew it and it was enough to her to get honeyed and even pout if the case arose, a tactic that was exceptionally she only used with her father. Of course she did not repeat it with anyone else because she considered it humiliating. So it was using a combination of both techniques as she got her father's promise to buy her a large powerful motorcycle. When Emerald found out, the prince of Nemesis would have preferred to fight against an entire legion of ruthless demons or spawn of space, before enduring the downpour that came from his wife when they were both alone at home.

- For God´s sake, Diamond! - She reproached him visibly furious. - You give her all, then I'm the bad one. Amethyst makes what she wants out of you, she dominates you as if you were a doll with whom she played as a child. All I have to do is going on a tour of Milan for a few days, leaving you alone to come back and find out this.

- But honey. - Rebated him with a good dose of patience and without really seeing that alleged seriousness. - I think you're exaggerating things.

- Do I exaggerate? -  Emerald cried turning red and adding with indignation. - You do not realize that if you  buy one of those pots to our daughter, she will study even less, will go out there with motorists and what is worse, she anger racing at three hundred per hour and ... God knows what will happen if she drinks and drives! You are an authentic irresponsible!

- Emerald, please. - Diamond sighed long to remain calm. - The girl asked me for a powerful motorcycle, okay. But first she'll have to take out her driving license and She is not old enough yet. She is only fourteen and she has promised me to study more. I prefer that than in a couple of years she takes out the driving license and to have her under control, instead do not deny it  to her now so she can flirt with the first twenty-year-old boy she sees with a Harley Davidson. Do you understand me, right?

- If you focus it like that - his wife answered a little more calmly - it's a different story, but at least you should have asked for my opinion, because I am her mother.

- Amethyst warned me that you would say no before letting us speak and I'm afraid she was right. - Her husband affirmed. - Come Emerald! I am also her father and I care about her. Do not think I said yes just for giving her a treat. I also thought seriously about the pros and cons.

- Oh, Diamond! - his wife who shook her head disapprovingly and sighed, exclaimed. - You're blind when it comes to her. She manipulates you even better than the Wise Man handled us.

-Amethyst is our daughter and I refuse to hear such a comparison! - Replied he, visibly annoyed, raising his tone. -

A tense silence followed those words. Finally it was Emerald who broke it.

- I'm so sorry, honey. -She apologized, aware that this comment raised blisters and broke the unwritten rule of leaving their past in peace. So she confessed in a more submissive and conciliatory way. -I did not mean that. I'm just worried about our daughter, I'm terrified of the mere idea of thinking something could happen to her, that's all. Since she was born I have tried everything I could to be a good mother. But many times I have lacked time and she grows so fast! ... Since one year to now to I have the impression that I have been losing her every day more. Oh! Madame Deveraux already warned me ... and I did not pay attention to her. What a reason he had, as in everything he used to advise me! Spend more time with your girl, when you want to realize she will have become a woman. - She recalled in allusion to her already deceased mentor.

- Emerald. - Diamond said calmer. - Let's let it be. You must understand that Amethyst is no longer the girl you walked hand in hand. She is becoming a woman, I am sure that we have educated her well. I am also convinced that you are a great mother to her. There could not be anyone better, but our daughter is changing, it's natural, let her grow!

- As she grows a little more she will not fit through the door! - the model smiled, embracing her husband to sign peace, gesture which he received with great pleasure. -

So, for some of the families of the group, great changes were going to happen from then on, but none of them knew it yet.

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