June 12, 2001
Chapter 1
~rini
AN~ I have always gotten choked up at the stories of the Holocaust. I have cousins that are Jewish (I myself am Atheist.) and it would kill me to lose them. I've seen stories and read books, the one that got me the most was Shindler's List. I've decided to write a SM story based on it. Review it no matter what, kay? ~rini
A tall man with raven hair picked up his rifle and walked to his post. As a nazi guard he was to be emotionless, but it wasn't what he wanted. He was told to "join the life of the guards or the death of the Jews". He'd seen it before when his best friend had rebelled against them, and now he was dead. The man bowed his head, he mustn't let the others see him cry. He plastered a scowl on his face. He'd discovered he was a wonderful actor when it was needed. He frowned at the workers, smirked at the women and children, and managed to smile and nod to the guards. He worried sometimes that eventually he'd even fool himself with his daily masquerade. He finally reached his post in front of the women's cabin.
An alarm sounded. A prisoner had tried to escape. Mamoru frowned as he saw that it was the same girl. He'd seen her when she'd come to the camp. She'd been a luscious curvaceous creature with golden hair to her knees and cerulean blue eyes. She hadn't been broken when they shaved off all her hair, when they'd starved her, when they'd worked her near death, or even when she'd been raped by some of the nazi guards . Mamoru compiled the data in his head as he went to rescue his girl again. It had been when her parents were too weak and were killed. She still had her brother, a strong young man to watch over her, but even Shingo, couldn't keep his sister from trying to destroy herself.
Mamoru finally reached the now pale and thin woman he strived to keep alive. He extended an arm and smiled softly as she grasped it weakly. "Please..." she said hoarsely as he pulled her to her feet. "just let them kill me, let me die. A life without family, a life without freedom, a life without music or art or laughter... is not a life worth living." she flinched at his deep throaty laughter.
Mamoru flashed a smile. He leaned close and whispered in her ear, "I can't let you die my Jewish princess. If you die, then I have nothing left to live for or fight for. You still have your brother and your friends. I can get you anything you want from the outside. Just ask. All I ask in return is that you keep on living until it's over and we can all live happily ever after."
She closed her eyes as she whispered back to him, "I don't want to live happily ever after. This life is not one I want to live out." she paused. "If you only could understand why."
Mamoru backed up and looked her in the eye. "I could try, if you would let me try."
She frowned, her eyes misty, as she whispered still, "Why?"
"Because my little Jewish princess, I like you, I don't want to see you hurt." Mamoru said quietly. She interrupted sharply, "It's a little late for that." Mamoru continued, "Let me help you Usagi. Please let me understand."
She finally dared to look into his eyes as she softly said, "If you want to understand, come meet with us." She pulled away from him and slowly walked back to the cabin. She scooped up a scrawny cat that had shinny black fur.
Mamoru was mute as he watched her walk away again. It was time to face the others, to find a way to excuse Usagi from the penalties, to keep her from being beaten or even worse executed. Mamoru paled, he couldn't let his little Usagi be gassed or shot. He came up to the commandant and stopped. He saluted and said "Hiel Hitler" quickly then paused. The superior officer glowered at Mamoru, his face demanding a reason.
"Uh, Sir, she..." Mamoru faltered.
The commandant's face softened. "I've noticed that you've taken a liking to the Jews." he stopped himself. "I'm taking a great risk. I don't like the war and I hate this camp. I took this job to save my own life. You and I, we could start something. Something to save lives... like your girl your protecting."
"What are you saying sir?" Mamoru said cautiously. "Hide the prisoners?"
The blonde soldier let out a small laugh. "Call me Motoki." Motoki looked at him. "Mamoru right?" he paused as Mamoru nodded and then continued, "Hiding them is illegal... but putting them to work in a factory isn't. I can send them to you if you can get the factory."
Mamoru's jaw dropped. "You can do that... but what about my guard duty?"
"It'll be taken care of. Just some paper work and speeches and we're good to go." Motoki smirked. "It's fool proof. We build weapons and sell them to the enemy."
Mamoru's eyebrow raised. "Betray Germany?!" he said, sarcasm evident in his voice.
Motoki laughed then his face became solum as he said with equal sarcasm, "Are you kidding me?" His tone lightened, "Of course, what do I have to lose?" his voice became a mer whisper, "I'm a Jew too."
Mamoru stiffened. The perfect solider, blonde hair, blue eyes, muscular build, supposedly emotionless... Motoki was Jewish. "Why tell me?!" Mamoru exclaimed.
Motokie looked Mamoru in the eye and uttered a few simple words. "I trust you to do the right thing."
He was shocked. "After... my dishonor to..." he paused , "... the human race... you still trust me?"
"I too have betrayed my heart. The rebuilding of the world must start somewhere, let's start it here and now." Motoki held out his hand and Mamoru took it in his and shook it. It was the start of their new lives. This time they'd do it the right way.
---Chapter 2---
Five girls sat quietly on a straw bed. Chibiusa, Rei, Minako, Ami, and Lita were awaiting the arrival of Usagi, and the four from the other cabin. Rei tilted her head to the side as she was meditating. "They're here... I can feal it. Oh! Move to the left! The left! It's the guard!! MOVE!!"
Chibiusa frowned and said harshly, "Rei, stop that! I don't want to hear it!"
Rei opened her eyes and turned to Minako and nodded. They stood up and went to the large doors and pulled them open just enough for Usagi and the others to squeeze through. Minako looked at Mamoru wearily but it was Rei who voiced the question on everyone's mind. "What is HE doing here!" she hissed as she pointed an accusing finger at Mamrou. Minako and Rei backed away uneasily. "I know he's a nice guy and all... but this is dangerous! I'll trust Shingo more then I'll ever trust a guard." Shingo laughed lightly, knowing how much Rei hated him.
"Mamoru is safe. He is no threat to us." Usagi said calmly. She gently nudged little Hotaru, acknowledging her desire to run around and play with Chibiusa. "Go on. Just stay quiet little ones." She smiled as Hotaru and Chibiusa squealed with glee and ran to each other. Usagi turned back to Rei who was creeping away from Mamoru and Shingo. "Calm down Rei."
"How can I!?" Rei hissed as she backed away. "I had a..." she looked again at Mamoru. "A premonition."
Usagi's eyes widened. "About Mamrou?!"
"...About all of us." she pointed a finger at Mamoru again and angrily hissed, "He was the only one to survive!"
"Are you sure it wasn't a nightmare... or you misinterpreted it maybe?" Mina said hurriedly.
Mamrou stepped forward. "I don't know what's going on, but I have talked to the commandant... Motoki says he wants me to start a factory. You'd be workers... you'd be safe and actually fed well. You'd have real beds too."
Haruka as trusting as Rei stepped up to Mamoru, her hands curled into fists. "If this is a lie..."
"You'll do what Ruka? Kill him? He has a gun and you your fists." Usagi said
"Usa... a warrior's death is an honorable one..." Haruka stammered.
"You aren't a warrior... you are a prisoner. We all are."
Haruka's anger slipped away and she allowed tears to flow from her eyes. Micheru staggered towards Haruka and gently wiped the tears away. "Never let them see you suffer..." she whispered. Haruka pulled Micheru into a hug and began to cry into her shoulder. "Shhh..." Micheru cooed. Setsuna walked over and rubbed Micheru's back, tears in her own eyes.
"Now is no time for tears." Shingo said harshly. He turned to Marmoru and put a hand on his shoulder. "Your friend Motoki. How can we trust him?"
"How can we trust him!" Rei shouted as she scowled at Mamrou.
Shingo glanced at Rei. "You trust no one... so you can't."
"I trust Usagi." Rei said quietly.
"Yet not in me..." Shingo said. "Why?"
"I-i-i..." Rei stuttered. She hung her head in defeat. She quietly walked towards Minako and stood by her. Minako wrapped an arm around Rei's shoulder to comfort her. Rei looked up at Shingo. "I... I just don't. I don't know why." She looked away in shame. "I'm sorry" she whispered.
Shingo came up to Rei, "I forgive you. You look before you leap. That I can respect. Just know, I am not a canyon but a mer crack. I will not hurt you. We are Jews! The strongest and we must stick together!" he said proudly.
Rei nodded then said quickly. "So how can we trust Motoki?"
"Because he too is Jewish" Rei opened her mouth to object but Mamoru gave her no chance. "He wants to start over, to do things right... so do I." He looked around. Everyone's eyes were on him except the two little ones. "I need a list of people who are too old, too young, too weak... whatever... I need a list of their names so I can request to have them at my factory."
"We'll need paper and pencils... it's illegal for us to have it so I couldn't keep mine. Not even my journal or math book." Ami said sadly.
Mamoru smiled. "I had already anticipated that." He reached into his coat and withdrew a small, hand sized notebook and a pencil. "I only have 5 sets so far. I thought the two children should each have one. The rest are up to you. I will get more. If there is anything you want, just ask me." He passed the notebooks to Ami and she took them with shaking hands.
Chibiusa and Hotaru stood up together. "Thank you" they said at once. Chibiusa smiled and said quietly, "When we are sent to your factory, can we... have a dolly?" Hotaru looked around nervously as Mamrou knelt down between them.
Mamrou looked at Chibiusa and said sternly, "When you get to my factory, "his tone lightened, "You each will have a dolly... what color hair should they have?"
Both little girls giggled. "Black!!" Chibiusa exclaimed. "Strawberry!!" Hotaru cried.
"Ah, you want to have each other's hair on your dolls." Usagi said. She tugged on Chibiusa's short hair, that was pink from malnutrition. "Your hair is both growing back so quickly girls!" She smiled as the girls gasped and began to chatter excitedly about how pretty their hair would be. She turned to Mamoru. "Shingo, you make a list of the men. Ami and I shall make a list of the women."
Shingo nodded. "I already have a few in mind." He turned to Mamoru. "When do you need these lists?"
"I have bought the factory, all that's left is paper work, so I need those lists as soon as possible okay?"
Everyone nodded. Rei turned to Usagi. "Should we tell him? About us?"
Usagi frowned, "It's up to everyone. We should vote." She looked around. "Tell him? Raise your hands..." she said calmly. One by one everyone's hands creeped up. "Mamoru, we have decided to let you in on a secret." She said in a serious tone.
Mamoru's confusion grew as everyone began to line up. One by one they began to glow, even the little ones. "What?! What is going on?!"
Usagi's voice was serene as she said, "You wanted to understand and you shall... we are not just Jewish... we are alien."
Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote something. I didn't fall off the planet. So tell me whatcha think ;) Cliffhanger yeah... bad me. ~rini