I knew that something was wrong. I knew that something just hadn't been quite right that night Ami came to me. I think we all feel a little guilty about the fate of the soft-spoken senshi. I most of all. She had confided in me the most and I had seen some things that a person should never have to see. I can never forgive myself, never. I can only pray that I can keep it from happening to another innocent soul.
I still cry when it rains because it reminds me so much of that fateful night. I hate thunderstorms now. Too many memories, too many regrets. I guess you are wondering what I'm talking about. Well I'll tell you. Let me start from the beginning.
Eyes of a child
Part I
By Michi-chan
Rated R for violence, language, and brief nudity. Drama, deals with serious situations concerning domestic violence.
December 17
It was winter, one of my favorite months. Christmas and the occasional snow held so many happy memories for me. The holidays were coming and my friends Ami, Minako, Makoto and Rei were all gathered inside the local cafe. We were sipping hot coco with our shopping bags bunched inside our tiny booth as we shed our heavy coats and chatted about holiday plans. That was when Ami made her announcement.
"I have good news everyone," she said. We all looked up and waited. I noticed her blushing.
"Well spit it out girl," Minako had said impatiently with all her good humor.
"Kenta proposed to me... and I have decided to marry him, come spring." She was beaming all over. I was so happy for her. I joined my friends in the merry making and even ordered rounds of more coco, my treat. I knew Ami would be happy.
December 29
Christmas is over and I loved spending time with my family. I'm back in my apartment across town now. I had moved there since it was closer to the university I was attending. I had proved that I wasn't such a ditz and I even enjoyed the classes I went to. My friends weren't far away. Ami was the farthest; she goes to a very prestigious school down in Kyoto and only comes to Tokyo on the weekends. Normally she stays at my place so for Christmas I had given her an extra key.
January 12
It's a new year and we are all helping Ami plan her wedding. She's so flustered that she can't figure out which church to wed at, what dress to wear, what song should be played or anything. Mamoru sent pictures and magazines from America with some good Ideas.
Mamoru and I keep in touch more then ever since out last incident. His studies abroad have brought both worries and pride. I knew he was dedicated to his school, and it took all kinds of begging and bribes to get him to come back to Japan for Ami's wedding.
January 22
Well Ami has finally decided. She's going to have her wedding ceremony at the Rei's Shinto shrine. Rei made all the arrangements for space. Minako pulled connections and got a really popular DJ to be at the reception and Minako personally picked all kinds of music. Makoto was able to convince her professor to let her class cook for the wedding. It would be cheaper then a caterer. Mako goes to one of the finest culinary schools in Japan, and she even guaranteed the food would be good or Ami would get her money back. We have no doubts about that. Lastly, I was able to design a dress for Ami. We decided to take an American approach to the wedding since Ami's fiancé, Kenta, was part American.
I've been calling all kinds of people so that Ami's wedding will be the best. She plays the blushing bride so well that I can't help but want to pamper her. Tomorrow we're suppose to finally meet Kenta and I can hardly wait. I know that he will be a wonderful person.
To be continued...
Author's note: What do you think. I really want you feedback. I remind you that this deals with very serious issues and happens a lot in the world. It'll get more intense as the story goes on.
I still cry when it rains because it reminds me so much of that fateful night. I hate thunderstorms now. Too many memories, too many regrets. I guess you are wondering what I'm talking about. Well I'll tell you. Let me start from the beginning.
Eyes of a child
Part I
By Michi-chan
Rated R for violence, language, and brief nudity. Drama, deals with serious situations concerning domestic violence.
December 17
It was winter, one of my favorite months. Christmas and the occasional snow held so many happy memories for me. The holidays were coming and my friends Ami, Minako, Makoto and Rei were all gathered inside the local cafe. We were sipping hot coco with our shopping bags bunched inside our tiny booth as we shed our heavy coats and chatted about holiday plans. That was when Ami made her announcement.
"I have good news everyone," she said. We all looked up and waited. I noticed her blushing.
"Well spit it out girl," Minako had said impatiently with all her good humor.
"Kenta proposed to me... and I have decided to marry him, come spring." She was beaming all over. I was so happy for her. I joined my friends in the merry making and even ordered rounds of more coco, my treat. I knew Ami would be happy.
December 29
Christmas is over and I loved spending time with my family. I'm back in my apartment across town now. I had moved there since it was closer to the university I was attending. I had proved that I wasn't such a ditz and I even enjoyed the classes I went to. My friends weren't far away. Ami was the farthest; she goes to a very prestigious school down in Kyoto and only comes to Tokyo on the weekends. Normally she stays at my place so for Christmas I had given her an extra key.
January 12
It's a new year and we are all helping Ami plan her wedding. She's so flustered that she can't figure out which church to wed at, what dress to wear, what song should be played or anything. Mamoru sent pictures and magazines from America with some good Ideas.
Mamoru and I keep in touch more then ever since out last incident. His studies abroad have brought both worries and pride. I knew he was dedicated to his school, and it took all kinds of begging and bribes to get him to come back to Japan for Ami's wedding.
January 22
Well Ami has finally decided. She's going to have her wedding ceremony at the Rei's Shinto shrine. Rei made all the arrangements for space. Minako pulled connections and got a really popular DJ to be at the reception and Minako personally picked all kinds of music. Makoto was able to convince her professor to let her class cook for the wedding. It would be cheaper then a caterer. Mako goes to one of the finest culinary schools in Japan, and she even guaranteed the food would be good or Ami would get her money back. We have no doubts about that. Lastly, I was able to design a dress for Ami. We decided to take an American approach to the wedding since Ami's fiancé, Kenta, was part American.
I've been calling all kinds of people so that Ami's wedding will be the best. She plays the blushing bride so well that I can't help but want to pamper her. Tomorrow we're suppose to finally meet Kenta and I can hardly wait. I know that he will be a wonderful person.
To be continued...
Author's note: What do you think. I really want you feedback. I remind you that this deals with very serious issues and happens a lot in the world. It'll get more intense as the story goes on.