AN: Thought I would show that Im still alive lol. I haven't really written in a while so here's a one shot of Mamoru asking something very important.
It wasn't that he didn't care for her, because he did. He loved her to the moon and back. He would risk his life for hers, if he had to. He knew though that before that could happen; she would do something drastic and end up risking her life for him instead or for anybody else for that matter. That was the problem. He knew she was strong enough to protect herself. He knew that when it came to saving the world and protecting others, Mamoru didn't have worry about her, even though he always did. And even, when she thought she wasn't strong enough, she had her friends there to help her. Mamoru just didn't show his worries when it came to her, but it didn't mean he care about her, which was why he was sitting in the Tsukino household having an intense conversation with his beloved's father…
"You knew she was out in the middle of the night fighting monsters!" A middle aged man with glasses yelled. Usagi's father, Kenji was in his living room sitting on the recliner clenching on the arm rests as to not be tempted to jump up and tackle the 20 year old, dark haired, blue eyed man sitting across from him. His face was fuming.
Usagi's mother was also with them. She sat on the arm rest of Kenji's recliner. She wasn't mad like Kenji was though, she had already known what was going to happen when this conversation had begun. She placed her hand over her husband's as to calm him down.
"Kenji, darling, what has that got to do with what Mamoru is asking?" Ikuko asked stroking her husband's hand.
"It has everything to do with it. If this boy really means what he says, why would he let her fight in the middle of the night all the time?!" snapped Kenji pointing at Mamoru.
"Tsukino-San, Usagi-Chan is strong person, she is the strongest out of the scouts. She has saved me many times. To be honest, I was hesitant when she said she wanted to tell you she was Sailor Moon but she said that now that there has been peace for over a year now, she said it was about time all our secrets came out. I was surprised she didn't tell you about me being Tuxedo Mask but I guess she didn't want to overwhelm you too much." Replied Mamoru trying to reason with Kenji.
"I'll get you boys a drink." Ikuko said as she stood up then walked out of the living room and towards the kitchen, she knew Kenji and Mamoru would need more time to talk and she knew food and drinks would help calm them down. Food after all was the way to a man's heart.
Ikuko already knew about Usagi and the girls being sailor scouts, she even knew that Mamoru was destined to be with Usagi. She had accidentally walked into a conversation Chibi-Usa was having with Diana. Diana, the oh so innocent offspring of Usagi's and Mina's cats, Luna and Artemis. Diana blurted everything out to Ikuko before Chibi-Usa could deny anything. That was 4 years ago, she swore to Chibi-Usa and Diana she wouldn't say a word and was glad to find out that Chibi-Usa was actually her future granddaughter. From then on, she had a new respect for her daughter.
"If she is so strong that she has to save you, why should I agree to your request? You can't even protect her." Commented Kenji folding his arms and looking sternly at Mamoru. Mamoru looked at Kenji nervously. This conversation wasn't going anywhere.
"Tsukino-San, sir, I would give up my life for her at a moment's notice if I had to. When she's out saving the world, I'm there as well making sure nothing happens to her. I do admit that I have been in trouble a few times but even when I was brain-washed for the first time and fighting for the wrong side, I would never hurt her. I don't think I deserve Usagi-Chan, I don't think my life is worth even a glance compared to her, but she loves me, and I would do anything, risk anything to keep that love." Mamoru explained.
Ikuko walked in holding a tray with glasses of ice tea and plate of steamed buns. She placed the tray on the coffee table which sat between Mamoru and Kenji. Kenji nodded at Ikuko and smiled gesturing a thank you to his wife.
"Arigatou Ikuko-San." Replied Mamoru and made a small smile before taking a glass of ice tea.
"Mamoru-San, please don't look so nervous or worried. You are practically family. Kenji is just being worried father but he knows that you always have Usagi-Chan's best interests at heart. You became like our second son when Usagi-Chan first brought you home four years ago." Replied Ikuko warmly as she sat back on the arm rest as she had before.
Mamoru smiled almost teary. It meant a lot to him, that Ikuko had said that. He had always wanted a family, and he was so glad Ikuko could think of him as her son.
Kenji sighed as he knew he was defeated in this conversation, not that he wasn't going to say yes anyway. He knew from the moment Mamoru walked through those doors that day, what he had wanted and he knew that he was going to get it.
"Mamoru-San, you knew from the moment, you asked us, you would have it. Now, I'm only going to say this once, so you better listen." Kenji started. Mamoru shuffled in his seat slightly. "Look after our baby girl, love her, protect her and always be there for her. I give you my blessings."
Mamoru smiled and stood up but had to stop himself from jumping up and down with excitement. "Thank you Tsukino-San," He offered his hand to shake Kenji's but Kenji shook his head. He stood up as well and opened his arms to give Mamoru and hug.
"Family do not shake hands as if it was a business deal, family give each other hugs. Now you can stop calling me Tsukino-San, and call me otousan and call Ikuko, okaasan." Replied Kenji giving Mamoru a pat on the back.
"A-Arig-gatou, o-otousan." Mamoru stuttered, a little speechless at the day's events.
"Why don't you take Usagi out tonight for dinner?" suggested Ikuko with a wink giving her future-son-in-law a hug as well.
"Hmm…and don't worry, we won't expect her home till tomorrow night." Added Kenji. Both Ikuko and Mamoru looked at Kenji in surprise. Kenji shrugged. "I'm not dumb you know. I know what goes on. Hah, sleep over at Rei's. As if, she would go to a sleep over at Rei's house every single weekend."
"Are you sure you didn't drug Tsukino-San's drink or something?" whispered Mamoru to Ikuko.
"Not that I know of." Replied Ikuko a bit bewildered. "You better get going now, before he changes his mind. I'll tell Usagi to pack some clothes when she gets home from work." She replied quietly as she gave Mamoru one last hug before he headed out the door.
AN: Not sure whether to continue or to end it there. Thoughts?