Hello Everyone! I'm back and with a new Sailor Moon story!
Unlike my first story, this one is a little more…fast paced…yeah that's it! Nothing graphic just implied…
Anyway, I sincerely hope you readers will enjoy this and just to let you know, this story isn't tied to "Birthday Surprises and Other Things." So have fun reading!
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon….but I can dream!
ON WITH THE STORY
"Matte! Wait! Hotaru-chan!"
Red cinnamon eyes trailed after the fleeting figure in black that just turned the corner at the top of the stairwell. Only seconds after the willowy figure's form disappeared, a heavy wooden door was heard slammed and locked into place.
At the bottom of the stairwell stood an average seeming teenager with extraordinary features looking defeated. Shocking, and the first thing noticed was the color of her hair; a cotton candy pink silk that was styled in semblance to her mother's own odangos, that cascaded down almost to her calves.
This girl finally got the older body she dreamed about; long, smooth legs, satin skin, small waist, round, well-proportioned breasts, and an innate sense of grace that (when she concentrated) made her look like she was gliding instead of walking.
Rosy pink lips that liked to smile now turned down into a frown as her pet nose reddened as a result of the salty pearl tears trailing from cinnamon red eyes, down slanted cheekbones, finally dropping off her stubborn chin onto the ground.
The total sadness and all encompassing pain that radiated from her luminous orbs were reflected in the eyes of the occupants of the living room the stairs connected to the upper level.
Slowly, reluctantly, the young woman turned away from the open hall at the top of the steps to look at the eight women assembled at various spots around the comfortable living room. As hidden as she could make the motion, the girl wiped the tears from her eyes with the back of her hand, but everyone saw and had to wipe away tears of their own that had stared to shimmer in their eyes when this girl so dear to them said that she needed to go back home. Now, having witnessed the heartbreak of another young woman they have watched grow up and have raised themselves, the tears wouldn't stop.
From the very center of this big group of females rose the one they all love unconditionally and would (even had already) given their lives, hearts, and souls to. Silver hair with a pale gold sheen emphasized baby blue eyes full of love and innocent wisdom as this woman walked gracefully across the room and embraced the younger girl who resembled her so much. "My dear ChibiUsa…"
ChibiUsa had believed she wouldn't cry until she was alone, but as soon as her mother here in the past whispered those words mingled with sympathy and love, her last tenacious grip on her feelings broke. The rickety dam hastily put into place to mask her emotions when her friend gave her that tortured and painful betrayed look before fleeing, burst into pieces never to be found under the flash flood of sorrow and grief that ran rampant, free of their confines.
Usagi Tsukino felt her heart ache for her only daughter as she held the sobbing and convulsing form in her arms that was Usagi 'ChibiUsa' Tsukino of the 30th Century. Looking up at her friends and beloved guardians after kissing ChibiUsa on the cheek, still holding her, Usagi begged them with her eyes to help make it better for both young teenagers even though she knew there wasn't anything they could really do.
Nevertheless, the women that made up the Sailor Senshi wanted to try. With a nod to their Princess, the three oldest Senshi journeyed up the stairs to their daughter's room and knocked lightly but firmly in attempt to gain entry to talk to her. With all the others waiting with held breath and ChibiUsa still seeking comfort with her mother, a tall woman, easily mistaken for a man, sporting wind-blown sandy hair and confident teal eyes, called out to her beloved daughter.
"Hime-chan…can we come in?"
The normally rough, gravel voice softened to a gentle hum of the breeze reserved for this woman's loved ones. Silence met Haruka Tenoh's request and the tall racer looked to her fellow Outers with pain filled eyes. Michiru Kaioh wrapped her slender arms around her love's slim waist and laid her head on the broad shoulder slumped in defeat. Sea-green colored hair landed in waves across her head rest as aqua eyes met teal ones. "Don't worry love. We'll sort this out." Callused fingers of a race car driver interlaced with the graceful fingers of a violinist. A sweet kiss was shared between the two lovers as their other partner and Outer Senshi, Setsuna Meioh, sweatdropped then turned toward the old wooden door that marked the entrance to her daughter's domain.
A soft sigh escaped the dark complected Senshi's maroon lips and garnet eyes closed for a moment trying to relieve the burden of sadness that was a part of this little drama taking place. It hurt her heart to see her two favorite young friends suffer such heartache; especially since they hadn't quite realized that they were soul mates and loved each other more than friendship.
Two pairs of arms encircled the Senshi of Time's body: one pair at the waist and one at the shoulders. This time the sigh that escaped was lighter in nature and not so laden with grief. Haruka and Michiru both planted a kiss on Setsuna's mocha colored cheek. "I think we should give her some time alone to come to terms with what needs to happen." The nurse's deep, husky tone was balanced out by the painter's cultured, dulcet tone. "I agree."
Aqua and garnet looked into teal and understanding of what their youngest member was going through passed between all three of them. Still in their embrace, the eyes of the Outer Senshi turned harder and colder as they remembered the past and how they were once the solitary guardians of the outer system who could never leave their posts for long.
For they guarded not only against invasion from outside forces but also kept apart the keys to the destruction of everything: the talismans. The oldest women of the Senshi knew that all of the loneliness they experienced during the Silver Millennium could not compare to the vast emptiness that accompanied the youngest in their coterie, Sailor Saturn, now known as Hotaru Tomoe.
In that time, now long gone but never forgotten, the last time they had met the Senshi of Destruction was a the very end when the talismans began to glow, lighting the way for the one to bring it all to an end. The far away guardians of their Princess were shocked to find not the girl they knew as Hotaru, but Saturn, the Senshi of Silence waiting for them. Depthless, dark violet eyes met theirs and unending emptiness mixed with the bitter cold of loneliness flashed through this child's eyes. Even fir Pluto, this look sent shivers through their systems, reminding them that this girl holds the power to destroy everything…yet her loneliness called out to their own and for an instant in time, the four sad Senshi of the Outer system were together in heart, mind, and soul. That small moment of peace was broken by battle and Sailor Saturn ended the era for another to grow and take its place.
Now in the future, the present for them, the last of the Senshi had met again and after the first initial reaction to finding the guardian of Saturn also alive on earth, that one short moment of total understanding, accompanied by a much needed peace for their souls, was kept as all four females lived together as a family.
In this time, the older women and their daughter are happier then ever before and that showed through whenever they were around the other Senshi and their Princess's. Joking, laughing, and loving went a long way to erase the effects living alone for all of their lives had on the Outers.
But there are still times when their eyes grow hard and cold, remnants of the time they spent during the Silver Millennium alone.
As they went back down the stairs to join their fellow soldiers, the door the Senshi's of Wind, Seas, and Time were trying to gain entry through creaked open to show an amethyst eye reddened from tears peek out, using her door as a shield. A hoarse voice grated where velvet used to caress as Hotaru asked a favor from her family.
"Haruka-papa, Michiru-mama, Setsuna-mama…can I talk to ChibiUsa alone for a moment, please?"
All three women's eyes softened and gazed lovingly, if a little sadly, at their beautiful daughter. "Of course Hime-chan."
"I'll go get Small Lady." With a twirl of black-green hair, Setsuna went back downstairs, leaving Haruka and Michiru to talk to Hotaru.
"Do you want us all to go to the movies like we planned except without you and ChibiUsa so you can talk? Or do you want us to wait downstairs until you are done?"
Black-violet hair hid the 18 year old's pale face as she thought about the offer. "A-ask ChibiUsa what she thinks and I'll go along with it."
Haruka nodded and followed Setsuna to where the others were waiting. Michiru stayed behind with Hotaru and asked, "Would you like a hug Hotaru-hime?"
Hotaru lifted deep amethyst eyes chalk full of sorrow and a tinge of fear to gaze at the Senshi of Seas who didn't understand why Hotaru wouldn't automatically turn into the hug offered. Until Hotaru explained.
"I would love to be able to hug you right now Michiru-mama, but I know if I do, I won't be able to stop crying and that would make everyone sad. I don't want to cry just yet. I still have to talk to ChibiUsa and that will take everything I have to see it through; so I can't be weak just yet."
In front of the painter stood a young women who was no longer a child and aqua eyes were pierced by violet. Michiru understood and smiled at her daughter, receiving a tremulous smile in return. Now they simply waited for the little Princess to come and break the spell of Silence thrown over the two Outer Senshi.
One waited with worry in her eyes for her loved ones while the other waited with her heart barred in the dark of her amethyst eyes, waiting for her only light to brighten the dark silence and lead her to happiness.
It's OVER! Chapter 1 is complete…thank God! This took forever to type and my neck hurts-
Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this new story of mine and I humbly ask that you review and tell me of any errors you may find and of course to tell me if you liked this or not. (Please say you liked it!)
Till Next Chapter Revered Readers.
ToaR:)