DISCLAIMER: I don't own Sailor Moon or any of it's characters
AN: Sequel to "Love of my Life" - Usagi returns to Earth after rescuing and living in a dream with her love, Seiya.
Usagi knew she shouldn't keep thinking about Seiya but it was difficult. Everything reminded her of him and when she thought about her duty… it was even worse. She had always felt trapped her destiny – ever since she was 14 years old, Usagi discovered that everything was mapped out for her. At the time, she found it comforting to know that she had a promising future… like she had a purpose to life. But now that she was more mature, she realized that she had followed a path charted not by herself, but by destiny and it was like she had no influence on her life. Things would be as they had seen it and she couldn't even deviate slightly from the plan.
Ever since she met Seiya, Usagi had always wondered what her future would be if she chose him. But back then, she always dismissed such thoughts quickly since she loved Mamoru. Were it not for Fighter's coma, Usagi would never admit her feelings for Seiya. And she would certainly never end up in the dream where she experienced true love… a love that was liberating and felt like life itself. Usagi had never felt that when she was with Mamoru – they were together based on their past lives and for their destiny. Yes, she loved Mamoru, but her love for him never felt free… the Princess had to be with the Prince.
She was trapped...
'But I had to come back… I have a duty to fulfill and a galaxy to protect.' Her thoughts always ended with her duty. Seiya and Usagi both knew their responsibilities which is why he chose to let her go and why she had to leave… they could never be together in reality. If by some miracle they did, there would be no telling what the future will ensue. Usagi knew that very well… but still, she couldn't help but feel… defeated.