If He Really Loved Her, He Could've Let Her Go
I'm back and ready to type up a storm. I know I had a different name for the title but I like this one way better. I wanted to wait to submit this but I couldn't help it! I love typing like that. I forgot to say this in TOHA…don't read if you don't like shoujo-ai. The back button up there is waiting for you if you don't like girl/girl relationships. Also, you must read The Object of Her Affection to get this.
Disclaimer: I own the plot but not the characters.
Chapter One: Back in Business
It's been 8 years since love found its way back to Makoto and Minako. The Inners have graduated college with flying colors. Makoto has set up her own restaurant and the grand opening is only a few weeks away. Minako is living with Makoto in the house that she bought with the help of her part of the inheritance her parents left her with. Artemis, Leo, and Akari usually stay on the roof and watch as time goes by.
Rei is still at the jinja. Usagi helps around but still manages to be a distraction. Luna watches in amusement as Usagi tries makes her advances towards Rei but inevitably trips over herself or just gets sidestepped only to get a loving kiss from Rei anyway. It was about time someone treated Usagi right and made her happy. Chibi-Usa, however, went back to Crystal Tokyo.
Ami has become a doctor just as she planned. The others envy her because of the money she makes. She manages to see her lover, Setsuna, in her spare time, though.
Hotaru is now in college but is missing Chibi-Usa. She always carries a picture of them together wherever she goes. Haruka and Michiru have been going place to place or, as Haruka says, going where the wind takes them. Setsuna has been watching the Gates of Time while balancing a normal life. She often visits Ami.
Mine and Keiko have grown up through the years. They're in 7th grade and in the same class. They do everything together. They visit Rei and Usagi some time after school and help out despite Mine's painful problem. Even though she saw what happened to her mother at the jinja years ago and the constant worrying from Rei, Usagi, and Keiko, Mine says nothing will happen and that she's fine. Everyday, she stays a little longer then the day before to tolerate the pain. Rei eventually tells her to leave and do homework and get some rest. Mine nods and goes back to the house with Keiko but usually sneaks back alone.
Daisuke and Atsuko are just living the fun life; taking life one step at time and tackling any challenge that come their way. Daisuke managed to persuade his sister to let him become a chef at her restaurant.
With this little information, everyone hasn't been in one whole group lately. Yet to everyone's joy, no one has seen or heard Mamoru ever since Makoto's last death. But to everyone's dismay, Setsuna still wouldn't tell who the enemy was, not even to Ami.
But in any case, the story begins at (what Minako and Keiko call) the Kaino residence. It's a weird mix of Kino and Aino. Makoto simply laughed at the idea as Mine shook her head.
But at the moment, Makoto was becoming frantic. She was still obsessing over the grand opening of her restaurant, Paradise. "C'mon, love, you're obviously stressed," Minako pointed out. "Of course I am! I still need to go to the store and…"
"Mako, calm down! The opening is in a few weeks. Just relax," Minako soothed as she sat Makoto down in the living room. "I'll give you a massage if that's what it takes for you to calm down," she whispered as she rubbed Makoto's shoulders. Makoto smirked. "I'd like that but I know something better." She whispered something in Minako's ears, causing her to blush. Then, she made trails of kisses down Minako's neck, making her moan slightly.
Then, Makoto nibbled and sucked her soft skin as her hand slowly crawled up her shirt. She wanted her lover to moan under her touch. That's when Mine and Keiko came down the stairs and ruined the moment. "Seriously, guys, get a room," Mine sighed. "If we do, you might not be able to sleep ever again," Makoto smirked. Keiko grimaced. "Thanks a lot, Mako, now I have a horrible mental image."
"Your welcome," Makoto winked. Keiko grimaced again and headed towards the door. "We're gonna be at the jinja, so see ya later," Mine informed as she went out the door. Artemis saw the two walk down the street and decided to tag along, wanting to see Luna again. He jumped off the roof and landed behind Mine. She looked behind her and saw him, causing her to smirk.
"What are you planning this time?" he mumbled. Mine whispered in Keiko's ear, saying something that made her nod in agreement. Without warning, they ran off, leaving the cat behind. "Hey, that's not fair!" Artemis called out as the girls ran from him. "Since we're already running, I'll race you," Mine grinned. "You're on," came Keiko's reply. No matter how fast they tried to run, they would always be at the same pace. When they came to a park that was only a few blocks away from the jinja, Mine stopped. "What's wrong, Mi Mi, giving up already?" Mine ignored Keiko and went inside the park. "Mine, where are you going?" Keiko called out as she followed her.
Mine silenced her. "Don't you hear it?" Keiko stared at her strangely saying, "I don't hear anything. You know, you're being as paranoid as Rei." Mine looked at their surroundings.
"I swear something's wrong with you. Let's get to the jinja." With that, Keiko went towards the entrance. Mine took one last look and finally found something. It was something shiny that was aimed towards Keiko.
Then, it flew towards her. Mine pushed Keiko out the way and caught the object. "Mine, why did you…" Mine held up what appeared to be a shuriken. "Now does it look like I was being paranoid?" she asked. Keiko shook her head. "I didn't think so, now here." She passed Keiko Makoto's communicator. "You stole this from Mako's room, huh?"
"I steal it everyday just in case. Now, hurry up and call Rei. She can get here faster." As Keiko did so, Mine looked around once more. "Show yourself, youma!" she exclaimed. Finally, Artemis came by their side, panting and cursing about what the girls had put him through. When he calmed, he asked, "What's going on?"
"Youma," Mine answered simply. Another shuriken descend towards them, but Mine caught it with ease and threw it back at the spot it was thrown from. Remembering the other shuriken in her hand, she threw it in the same place. As a result, a youma dressed as a ninja jumped out of the tree. "Oooooo, a ninja. I'm shaking," Mine quipped with a bored tone. "And you must be Mine," the youma spoke as it ignored her comment. "Wow, you know my name. I'm flattered," Mine said, obviously not scared of the youma. She materialized her sword and charged towards it.
It sidestepped her, doing exactly what she wanted. Mine quickly faced the youma and cut its side. "Nice hit, but you have to do better than that," the youma teased. "I don't have to do anything," Mine informed as she looked past the youma. The last thing it heard was…
"Flame Sniper!"
The youma screamed in pain as a flaming arrow hit it, causing it to die. "Thanks, Rei-chan, appreciate it," Mine sighed. Mars stood next to Keiko with Sailor Moon beside her, too. "You guys were the ones who told us to come so don't get that attitude with me," Mars hissed as she and Moon detransformed. "I was getting in the mood to put a can of whoop ass on it," Mine whined under her breath.
"But I wonder why a youma popped up all of a sudden," Usagi wondered thoughtfully. "This calls for a Senshi meeting," Rei proclaimed. "When?" Keiko asked. "Tomorrow after you get home from school. For now, though, you're still welcome to help out at the jinja," Rei answered with a grin. The two nodded when…
Keiko answered the communicator as it went off. "What's up?"
"Who stole my communicator?" came Makoto's angry question.
"Mine/Keiko," the girls replied together. "Whatever! What's wrong?" Rei exploded as she took the communicator from Keiko. "There's a pretty friggin strong yet retarded youma who, for some reason, is running towards the park that's a few blocks away from you…" Rei saw a youma run towards them. "Shit," she muttered.
"Don't worry, I got this," Mine said as she got ready to attack. "Come here, little Mine," the youma said, as it was a few feet away from the group. "Anytime now," Keiko rushed. The youma jumped in the air to attack but Mine attacked first. "SUPREME THUNDER DRAGON!" she shouted. A dragon soared towards the youma as it was caught off guard, killing it quickly. Mine grinned as she panted from using such power. "Took me forever to get it right," she panted. "I can see that. You look beat already. Seeing how youma are popping up, we should have the meeting today…"
Rei was silenced by her ringing of the communicator. On the screen was Hotaru. "Rei here..."
"Rei, there's a youma that's close by the jinja; probably near that park…" Hotaru explained "You've got to be kidding me…wait how are you going to get here?" Rei asked. "I'm using my bike. See ya in a few," Hotaru answered as the screen went blank. Then suddenly Makoto and Minako came. "What's up with all the youma attacks?" Minako asked.
"Who knows. Be ready, though, there's another youma coming," Usagi spoke. A few minutes later, the youma came. "I got it!" Keiko exclaimed. "Venus Kiss Me Chain!"
The chain pierced the youma in the heart. "This is way too easy," Makoto mumbled to herself. "But who's behind it?"
"Maybe the youma that are left are just on a 'Let's try to kill the Senshi' spree," Minako answered thoughtfully. "Nice idea but why are youma coming to this place?" Rei asked. Eventually, something hit Mine. The first youma drew her to the park. After that, more started coming to the area, and for some reason, they all knew her name.
Before she could get her ideas out, another youma came. "It's mine," Makoto announced. "Supreme Thunder!" It died too easily and it was tore Makoto apart. "Are you kidding me! It's that pathetic?" she exclaimed. Minako patted Makoto on the back to calm her down. Then, Hotaru came on her bike and stopped in front of the group. "Hey, guys, long time no see," she greeted as she panted. The others agreed with a nod.
Hotaru closed her eyes and sighed in relief. "What's wrong, Hotaru?" Usagi asked. "The youma actually saved me today. It saved me from my roommate. She scares the hell out me," Hotaru answered with a shudder. "She hits on me in the worst way." Makoto gave her a pat on the back in sympathy.
Suddenly, a motorcycle stopped a few feet away from them. As the two figures took of their helmets, everyone saw that it was…
"Haruka, Michiru, you're back from God knows where. Have fun?" Minako asked as they came towards them. "Lots…"
"I'm sure you two did," Makoto muttered with a smirk. Minako elbowed her. "Thanks, Mako. Just when I discarded one mental image, another pops up," Keiko grimaced. "Anyway, did you happen to see a youma come through here by any chance?" Haruka asked. "If we did, it would dead like the others," Usagi commented. "Others? I'm sure they put up a fight," Michiru said. "None whatsoever," Mine answered. "Too damn weak," Makoto muttered in agreement.
Once again, another youma appeared from nowhere. "Is that the youma you were talking about?" Artemis asked. "World Shaking!" Haruka shouted, erasing it from existence. "Wow, I see what you mean…" Then, another youma came from behind the group. "I got it," Mine proclaimed as she materialized her sword.
She charged towards it, letting it sidestep her and push her. "C'mon, Mine, this is child's play. Why don't you just come with me and I promise you won't get hurt," it compromised. "I think I'll pass," Mine declined as she lunged for it and slashing it in half. "How did it know your name?" Hotaru asked immediately. "The same way the first few knew it," Mine replied. "And how did they know your name?" Artemis asked, annoyed. "I'm supposed to know that how?" Mine shot back.
Then, communicators went off. "Minako here," Minako answered. Ami's face popped up screen, looking awfully worried. "Have you seen two youma at all?" she asked. "Naze?" Minako asked, hoping the youma weren't going to their location. "Daisuke and Atsuko had a run in with a youma. So did Setsuna and I, and it went in the direction of the jinja," Ami explained. Everyone sighed, noticing two youma headed towards them.
"I think we found what you were looking for. Ja ne," Minako informed as she turned off the communicator. Mine sighed and sat on a nearby bench, getting bored with the repetition of this pattern the youma were following. She watched as the youma came towards her only for one to get blasted away. Everyone looked behind them to see Setsuna, Ami, Atsuko, and Daisuke.
"Michiru, remember when you asked me why I had only some of everyone's signs on my vest when we first met?" Daisuke asked with a grin. Michiru nodded thoughtfully, remembering the day when everyone had first met Daisuke. "Allow me to demonstrate. Flame Sniper!" he shouted. The classic flaming bow and arrow appeared in Daisuke's clutches and he aimed and fired.
It missed the last youma by an inch. "Ha! You missed, you rip-off artist," Rei teased. Daisuke grinned and did a couple of hand signs. The arrow came back and hit the youma and killed it. "I never miss," Daisuke mocked as Rei glared at him. "Show off," she muttered. "But how'd you do that?" Usagi asked. "Lots and lots of practice," Daisuke answered. "Well, in any case, we're all together again. I wonder if it's just a trap," Haruka wondered. "It is," Mine confirmed. Everyone looked at her weirdly.
"How do you know?" Keiko asked. Mine pointed to the tree across her. Everyone looked up and saw a figure sitting in the tree. "Hello, minna, it's been a while," a familiar voice greeted them. All of the adults became wide eyed at it as it jumped down from its hiding place. "Eight years to be specific," the figure grinned. "What are you doing here?" Makoto asked coldly.
"Is that any way to treat an old friend?" the figure asked. "You were never a friend of mine," Makoto hissed. "That hurt, Makoto. Anyway, I came to see Mine in action and to give you a message." The figure went up to her and whispered something in her ear. She punched stomach, making him back up. "Just try it," Makoto smirked. "Don't worry, I will and as a bonus I'll take Mine as well," the figure smirked. "In any case, ladies, let the games begin." After that, the figure left, causing Haruka to sigh. "It looks like we're back in business, guys."
I gave you guys a hint of who the figure was so guess. It shouldn't be too hard to figure it out. Please reveiw! Til next time
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