Summary: Mamoru should have put a ring on it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, Beyonce's song (Single Ladies), or any of the characters except for the dreaded OC that appears in this story.

Warning: Angst, romance, OC for plot purposes, potential swearing, and potential OOCness. Oh and the possibility that Beyonce's song may be stuck in your head for an indefinite amount of time…

Note: Expect short chapters.

Her Happily Ever After

Chapter One:

What's Wrong With Me?

Usagi sat at her vanity, staring blankly into the mirror. Her blue eyes were scrutinizing her features, judging. The blonde haired woman had been waiting for a ring from Mamoru but she still finds herself ringless, even after all the years they had been together.

Although the length of time might not be as great as soon, they were destined for one another. Back during the Moon Kingdom's reign, they were to be married and live happily ever after. Together, the two of them had died for one another. Now, they had faced even more trials and victories. They had saved the world more times than Usagi could count on her two hands. There was no doubting the strength of their bond; they had been through thick and thin together.

That meant that it was something else; something else was wrong. Worry tore at her being, shaking loose the insecurities she had bundled deep within her. Every girl had them, it was just the depth and skill with which they were hidden. Was she not pretty enough? Had he become… bored with her?

She bit her lower lip, gnawing at it with worry.

It couldn't be her family that was making him shy away. Her parents more than approved of their relationship, claiming all the good that had happened. They saw all the positive influences Mamoru had on their daughter, watching her bloom into a beautiful flower under his love. Everyone loved him, and seemed to be as anxiously waiting for a proposal as she was.

She had started dating him in junior high and was now in her final, senior year in high school. After she graduated, college awaited her but she couldn't imagine being stuck in a standstill relationship. She couldn't help but feel Mamoru was pulling away from her attentions and affections.

Did he think her juvenile? She had matured over the years, morphing more into the Queen she knew she was destined to become. It couldn't be that, could it?

Her fingers drummed against wood as she racked her brain.

Depression started to seep into her very being.

What was it the? He knew how enamoured she was with him, how emotionally distraught she was when he had been kidnapped by Beryl and when they had faced the destruction of the earth or bodily harm.

Why?

After all, it was no secret that they ended up together, blissfully married as King and Queen, how it was finally meant to be. They had even met their daughter from the future, trained and fought with her.

Uneasiness filled Usagi at that thought. The future, after all, wasn't set in stone. Anything could happen. Or perhaps it was the knowledge of what was going to happen that had Mamoru second guessing any further actions?

"Usagi?" The meatball head turned to face her trusted friend and guardian, quickly hiding any stray worrying emotions from her face. Luna's eyes searched her countenance, looking for some sort of hint or clue as to why the woman had been searching her reflection so critically. "Is… everything all right?" The small purple-haired cat questioned, almost hesitantly.

Usagi put a smile on her face. "Of course," she said, "Why wouldn't it be, Luna?"

The cat walked further into the room. "It's just you've seemed down recently." None of the other scouts had noticed yet. They all were relieved that the latest threat had been eliminated without serious injuries. "Is there anything wrong with Mamoru? He hasn't been coming over lately. It seems as though the two of you aren't hanging out as often as you did before…"

Usagi carefully crafted her mask before speaking, "Oh Luna," she knew she could never fool her beloved companion. Luna had been through thick and thin with her; guiding and training her from her early scouting days. "You know me too well." She sighed heavily, though tried to keep her mask from cracking and showing her insecurities and countless worries. "I'm just… concerned…" She slowly said, trying to pick the right word to fit how she was feeling.

Even after the statement left her mouth, it still seemed a great understatement. Perhaps there wasn't a word in any known language to describe the torrent of feelings she was drowning in.

"Concerned about what?" Luna inquired, trying to help her owner. She gracefully leapt up onto Usagi's bed, sitting on her haunches and waiting for the blonde woman to continue. Luna tilted her head expectantly when Usagi didn't complete her thoughts.

Usa blinked rapidly, shaking herself from her thoughts before turning to face Luna with a smile, "Oh it's nothing Luna. Probably just de-stressing after everything that's been going on since the last fight." Her hand gently pet Luna, brushing against the soft fur, "You know how it is."

Luna purred at the touch, leaning in. She opened her eyes slowly, analyzing Usagi before she was satisfied with whatever it was that she saw. "Yes. Just… let me know if something is bothering you, all right?" Luna purred deeper when Usagi's hands brushed up against a spot on Luna's back that had been bothering her for the past few days.

"Of course Luna." Usagi stood, picked up Luna from her bed and pulled her covers back before settling the two of them on the plush mattress. Usai leaned over and pulled the string connected to her desk lamp. "Good night Luna," Usagi whispered as she pulled the covers up to her chin, "Sweet dreams."

Luna purred back in response.

Usagi didn't have sweet dreams that night.

TBC