As you all might wonder, how the heck are you gonna start a new story when you have a billion stories on hold. Well..I can't answer that.. Well here is my new story:In the Dark

Summary: After the battle, the Starlights and Kakyuu are gone and the Earth Senshi continue to live in peace. Things have changed between Usagi and Mamoru. Recently, Pluto has told all the Senshi, except Usagi and Mamoru, that there is a change in the future and Chibi- Usa may not be born the way they know her to be.

Chapter 1: After the Battle...

Usagi was happy. There was peace in the galaxies and Mamoru was back. Mamoru decided to stay in Japan for his studies instead of trying to go to America again. Usagi visits her friends very often. Rei kept up the Hikiwa Shrine and managed to take care of her grandfather who was very sick. Two weeks later, he died. Usagi was there in Rei's time of need, she offered a shoulder for Rei to cry on. Finally, Rei finally decided to give Yuuchirou (sp?) a chance. She has been very happy. Minako chased her dream of being a Idol and she made it. Her hits were number one on the charts. Even though Minako has been busy, they still went to the Crown together. Ami is still in the computer club of course. She also still has the highest scores in the school, no one can challenge her since Taiki left. Makoto still cooks a lot. Her cooking is still delicious as ever. Every Monday after school, the group would go over to Makoto's to have cookies. Cookies at 3 on Monday was a tradition that Makoto's mom had. As long as they did their chores and maintained good grades, they would have cookies every Monday and they would be fresh. Haruka and Michiru were touring now. With concerts and races, Usagi didn't see them as much. Hotaru and Setsuna were guarding the Gates of Time. Hotaru decided to go with Setsuna instead of going with Haruka and Michiru.

Usagi had her arm linked with Mamoru's as they walked down the street towards Usagi's house. "Mamo-chan, you didn't have to walk me home. I could've walked by myself."

"Usako, I can't let you do that. Plus, i'm fine. I love to be with you and you know that." Usagi blushed. They were in front of Usagi's door. Mamoru leaned down and gave Usagi a kiss. "Bye Usako." Usagi waved and Mamoru was walking away.

"I love you Mamo-chan!" Usagi called after him but he just waved. Usagi sighed and closed the front door. No one was home yet. Shingo was with his friends, her Mom was shopping and Dad was working late tonight. Usagi went up stairs to her room and fell on her bed. She hugged one of her pillows and looked at the poster on her wall. Three Lights... Seiya... There was no denying that she missed him. She was hoping that he missed her too.

I will never forget you, Odango..

Is that true? Will he always think of me? Usagi shook her head. Seiya's probably having fun right now..

Usagi thought she was happy. She knew that things were changing between her and Mamoru. She didn't let on that she was worried about her and Mamoru not being together. But it is destiny that is keeping them together . The thought of Seiya was very often now and she wondered what he was doing.

Turns out, he wasn't doing better than Usagi was.

"Fighter don't you think you should stop now?" Kakyuu asked her Starlight. Fighter had been training all day. Ever since early that morning. "We are at peace now." Fighter laughed and stopped attacking the bag.

"Yes Princess but I should be prepared just in case." Kakyuu walked over to Fighter and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Fighter.. Take a break. For me." Fighter sighed and nodded. "Thank you."

"Princess.. How do you think everyone is doing on Earth?" Fighter asked as they walked they halls of the palace.

"I believe they are doing fine, just as we are. I know who stays on your mind, Fighter. She is fine and happy with the one she loves. You should be also."

"Princess.. I can't stop thinking about her. Odango.." Fighter stared off into the sunset. A tear fell to the ground.

"Fighter.. Be happy. i can't make you stop your feelings for her. But it's best to try and find someone else."

"I can't... No one shines as brightly as she does." Kakyuu shook her head.

"You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to reach your destination. Your destination..is happiness." Kakyuu walked away and left Fighter to think. Fighter stared outside until the stars twinkled in the ngiht sky. Fighter turned and walked to her room. She sat at the mirror and brushed her long hair. Someone knocked on the door and came in. It was Healer.

"You think of her too much." Healer said as she made herself comfortable on Fighter's bed.

"It's none of your business." Fighter never turned to look at Healer. She just placed her brush on the dresser and looked into the mirror.

"Seiya.. I am worried about you.." Fighter turned around and smuled at her.

"Don't worry about me.. If you mind, I would like to go to sleep."

"Goodnight.." Healer cut off the lights and walked out. Fighter fell asleep very quickly.

At the same time, Usagi walked alone in the dark to Mamoru's apartment. It was 10 at nght. No one was home yet and she was lonely. She knocked on the door and Mamoru answered quickly.

"Usako! I didn't expect to see you so late at ngiht." His words were slurred and he couldn't walk straight. Usagi walked in and sat on the couch. "What brings you here, Usaki?"
"Mamo-chan are you drunk?" Usagi looked around and seen nmerous beer bottles and a open book. "You should go to bed."

"Will you join me?" Mamoru grab her hand and pulled her into the roiom with him. He shut the door and dimmed the lights.

"Mamo-chan..No.." He kissed her and she could taste the beer in his mouth. It was a disgusting taste. She pushed him away and ran out of his bedroom towards the door. He caught her and pushed her on the couch.

"Usako.. I promised my future with you.. We will be together forever.." Mamoru kissed her again and she pushed away.

"Mamo-chan, No!"

Far across the galaxy, one person heard her cries in his sleep. He tossed and turned in his bed as this nightmare plauged his dreams. Little did he know that this ngithmare was her reality.

The sound of ambulences speeding towards the hospital. One of the doctors took the ring off Usagi's finger and placed it in her palm and balled up her hand. "Lets get her into the ER now!" The beg was lifted to the ground and pushed into the hospital. There was a lot of commotion. Usagi heard the sounds and they were very distant. It was dark, there was nothing but darkness around her. It was cold.

It was 8 in the morning when Rei got up. She swept the steps of the Shrine and decided it was a nice day out to take a walk. Rei put on a tank top and some jean shorts and started towards Usagi's house. She got there in ten minutes and no one was home. Rei decided that since Minako's was close by she would go ask her if she wanted to join her. Five mintues later, she knocked on Minako's door and Minako was home.

"Rei!" Minako jumped on Rei and almost knocked her over. She released the girl and smiled. "What brings you here today?"

"Do you want to walk with me to Mamoru's house? Usagi isn't home and I figured she was there. Minako nodded and they were on their way.

In ten minutes they were there. Minako was about to knock on the door when they realized the door was already open. Minako looked at Rei and Rei shrugged. They walked in and were shocked at what they saw. Blood. Blood was everywhere. Broken beer bottles with blood on them. One the couch was blood and on the floor they found a used rubber.

"Oh god.." Minako covered her mouth and backed away. Rei ran all over the house looking for Mamoru and Usagi but found neither one.

"They are not here!" Rei was now panicked. She wanted to know what happened. "Call a cab! We're going to the hospital!" Minako nodded and picked up the nearest phone she could find and began punching in numbers. Rei pulled out her cell phone and called Makoto and Ami.

Seiya woke up sweating. His heart was beating fast inside his chest and he looked around. Everything was the same. No he had more doubts about Usagi being safe on Earth. That dream convinced him that he needed to go check on her. At least, to make sure she was alright. Seiya looked at the clock and realized that he had slept the morning away. It was now 1300 hours. Seiya jumped out of bed and put on clothes. He ran to Kakyuu's throne room. On the way he passed Yaten and Taiki. He didn't stop to say anything to them. He opened the throne room doors and found Kakyuu sitting there.

"Fighter?"

"Please, Princess! I have to go see her! I have to!" Seiya bowed quickly and then stared into his princess' eyes.

"Fighter?"
"Princess please!" Seiya was begging now.

"Seiya!" Yaten and Taiki came in. "Forget about her." Seiya glared at Yaten and then turned back to Kakyuu.

"Seiya.. I don't think it would be good for you to go see her." Taiki said. "She is with the one she loves. I know that you cannot stand to see her in the arms of another. It will just hurt you more."

"Shut Up!" Seiya turned to Taiki. "Odango is in danger!"
"There is no way possible that you know that!" Taiki remained calm.

"Fighter!" Seiya turned back to Kakyuu. "I agree with Taiki. You have no way of knowing that the Moon Princess is in danger." Seiya said nothing and ran towards the door. Taiki and Yaten remained where they were and Seiya pushed them both aside and ran through the doors.

"He's stupid."

"That's far too harsh of judgement, Healer. Love is blind and makes one do the craziest things. I am sure you two have experianced love also. With the princess of Venus and Mercury. Am I correct?" Yaten and Taiki blushed lightly. :"You haven't fallen as fast as Fighter has. "

"But the faster you fall, the harder you hit the ground." Taiki said. Taiki and Yaten bowed and turned to leave.

"You are correct Maker."

Minako, Rei, Makoto and Ami were all in the Waiting Room waiting for a doctor to tell them about Usagi. Rei was praying. Minako was biting her lip, nervous. Makoto was pacing and Ami was reading but she remained on one page for thirty minutes. Finally, a doctor comes out. Makoto rushes to her .

"Hi. I am-" The doctor started.

"How is Usagi? Can we see her?" The doctors eyes fell to the ground. No one thought that it was a good sign.

"I'm afraid that Miss Tsukino was badly injured. Pieces of glass were in her skin and she is cut badly. She was also hit hard so there are many bruises. Miss Tsukino is in a coma."

"What?" Minako and Rei said at the same time. The doctor nodded.

"You can see her two at a time. Follow me." They followed the doctor in silence. The girls looked into the window and seen Usagi sleeping peacefully.

"Usagi!" Minako placed a hand on the glass and she started to cry. Minako and Rei were the first to go in.

"Usagi..Open your eyes and let us know that you hear us." Minako said. Nothing. "Usagi please.."

"You can hear us can't you?" Usagi turned around but seen no one. "Open your eyes.."

"Rei! Rei! Help me! I can't see anything! It's dark!" Usgi called out but she had no response.

"Usagi...I know you hurt..Really badly. But please..Come back to us..It will be like it used to be.." Makoto.

"Mako-chan! Help me!" The wind blew and Usagi's hair fell from it's two buns. It flew widely around her. The wind was colder now and the stars were twinkling above her, giving a little light. Usagi wore a pale blue dress with thin straps on her shoulders. "Somebody..Seiya..Help me.."

Seiya had ran back into his room and locked himself away from the rest of the universe. Servants came knocking on the door but he told them to just leave him alone. How could they just doubt his instincts? He was the leader of the group. The longer Seiya sat there, the more he realized that they were right. How did he know Usagi was in danger? Then he snapped back to his reality. He was right. He looked at the clock and now it was 14 hours. Seiya had a plan. He would leave tonight at 2300 hours. Everyone would be sleeping by then. Seiya grinned. It was a excellent idea. Then, his grin disappeared. He would be leaving with out permission...

"It's Usagi.." Minako was on the phone with Haruka. "Mamoru hurt her badly and she is in a coma now." Minako held the phone away from her hear because Haruka was swearing loudly. Ami, Rei and Makoto could hear her. They were at Makoto's house since visiting hours were over. "Haruka calm down...please.." The yelling stopped becuase Michiru got on the phone but Minako could still hear Haruka's swearing. Michiru said they would come immediatly and thanked her for telling them. Minako hung up and turned to the girls.

"Now we have to figure out a way to tell Setsuna and Hotaru." Makoto said. She was thinking very hard and you could tell from the expression on her face.

"I already know." The girls looked up and Hotaru and Setsuna were there.

"Setsuna! Hotaru!" Am put her book down. "How do you already know."

"Do you remember when I told you that there was something that was going to change in the future. Well..this is part of the change."

"So Chibi-chan really won't be born.." Hotaru looked down at her feet.

"Don't worry Hotaru... Just because Mamoru and Usagi won't be born doesn't mean that Chibi-Usa won't." Setsuna told her.

"What do you mean? Chibi-Usa is the daughter of Usagi-" Rei was interupted.

"She is the daughter of Usagi. Usagi can have Chibi-Usa with anyone. Because it was so early when Chibi-Usa came her features were different from both of you. Red eyes, pink hair. In the future she will resemble her father and have Usagi's personality."

"What if Usagi dies?" Minako asked. All eyes turned on her and Makoto glared.

"Shut up Minako! Shut the hell up! How can you say something like that?" Makoto's hands were balled in a fist.

"We can't just X that out. Usagi might die! Our ex-future king was hurt her. We were here to protect her!"

"Shut up!" Makoto felt like hitting her but she didn't.

"Theres no way you could've prevented that." Setsuna said. "If you all would've looked a little bit closer, you would have seen what Usagi hid."

Minako closed her eyes.

"So how are things between you and Mamoru?" Minako asked. Usagi and Minako were at school walking together to lunch. They were going to meet the other girls there.

"Uhh.. Things are just.. Fine. Wait no.. Things are good between us."

Minako shook her head. "How could I not have seen that.. That she wasn't happy." Rei put her arm around Minako.

"No one seen it." Rei said softly. Setsuna and Hotaru left.

"If only Seiya was here.. Seiya would've protected her from all of that." Minako said.

"But he's not. No matter how she tried to hide it. She missed him." Rei said.

"Yeah. She would sneak him into the conversation." Ami said. "I miss them too."

"Guys, I think we should rest for a while. It's gonna be a long time before Usagi wakes up." Makoto said. "You guys can stay here."

"Thank you, Mako-chan." Minako said. Makoto nodded and went to her room.

Thank you for reading! Now you can review! By the way.. The 3:00 Monday tradition came from the Black Dream Hole move. On Kinmoku they are using Military time.

-LadyCrystal

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