When Will My Prince Charming Come And Wake Me Up Again?
Prologue: "The Price of Fate"
By: The Crystal Knight
eccadairius at clear dot net
website: www dot crystalsailors dot com
Rated: PG-13 (T = Teens ages thirteen and up.)
Notes: This was the final chapter of the first series. This
left Usagi in a spot where it would lead to this series. The original
title was called 'My Odango Atama, Forever' now called, 'The Price
of Fate.' And enjoy the first chapter.
****** The Price of Fate ******
Mamoru held Sailor Moon in his arms. He took out a rose and transformed
into Tuxedo Kamen. Tuxedo Kamen and the Sailor Senshi ran out of the hideout
of Granditan and headed for Mamoru's apartment where Sailor Moon could
recover. She would be out cold for a while. Mercury noticed Sailor Moon's
hair had turned silver white due to the immense power of the Ginzuishou
and with her own Soldiers' power. No one knew what other effects the Ginzuishou
had on Usagi. After about ten to fifteen minutes Tuxedo Kamen jumped up to the
terrace of his apartment. The Senshi followed suit. He went inside and re-transformed
and placed Sailor Moon on his bed. The Senshi followed to Mamoru's bedroom. Sailor
Moon remained asleep unable to awaken. The Senshi were very concerned for Usagi.
The amount of power was known to kill a person who could use the Ginzuishou, but
miraculously Usagi survived, she was unconscious, but alive. Queen Serenity appeared
in the room. Everyone greeted the ancient monarch as she appeared in the room.
"Queen Serenity, will Usagi be okay?"
Sailor Mercury asked.
"The Princess had used the full extent of the Silver Crystal and became one with
it. The Princess's hair will now I believe remain silver white due to the power
that was used. But, that will be a bit of an adjustment for her."
Queen Serenity explained.
"Is there anything else that could affect Usagi now?"
Sailor Mars asked in a concerned tone.
"The Princess could experience fatigue but to what level of fatigue she will
experience I do not know. Her power and the Ginzuishou's power had to be
stronger than Granditan's power which was already strong. So, the Princess's
power and the Ginzuishou had to be even stronger. She needs you all now more
than ever. When she awakes, please help her to relax. Farewell."
Queen Serenity told them and she vanished. Mercury scanned Usagi to see
how Usagi fared. Usagi wasn't wounded, but the Silver Crystal's energy
had been used. There was a small amount to keep Usagi transformed as
Sailor Moon and keep her alive. Over the next few days, Usagi remained
sleep. Finally after many days, Usagi awoke. Everyone hadn't left. Usagi
was the most important person to them. The other Senshi by now had re-transformed
back into their civilian forms. Ami spoke to Usagi. Usagi looked at Ami.
"Usagi, how are you feeling?"
Ami asked in a very concerned tone. Usagi looked at Ami. Usagi looked saddened.
She tried to hold back the tears, but couldn't Ami knew Usagi must extremely
fatigued. Usagi finally replied.
"I am fine, Ami. I am so tired. My body feels like it has been hit by something."
Usagi tried to explain what she was feeling, but words really couldn't express
the full extent of the fatigue she was feeling. Sailor Moon tried to sit up,
but Ami stopped her.
"You are far too weakened to get up. You need to rest. Plus, besides your fatigue,
your hair has changed colors due to the full power of the Silver Crystal. Your
hair is now silver white. we can tell your parents that you dyed your hair. I
think that might work. But for now you should rest. it might be best that you
re-transform so your crystal may recharge since you are no longer in danger."
Ami told her. sailor Moon touched her brooch and re-transformed back into Usagi.
"Mamo-Chan..."
Usagi called out to him. Mamoru came over to the bed and held her hand.
"Usako, I am glad you survived. I don't know how I could have survived without
you."
Mamoru spoke to her. Usagi turned her head to Mamoru. She looked at Mamoru.
She felt bad that Mamoru wasn't able to protect her.
"I am so sorry, you couldn't protect me."
Usagi replied while remembering the vow that Mamoru made to her sometime
back.
"I am glad that I was able to get you to safety after you defeated Granditan.
Now, I want you to rest Usako."
Mamoru told her as he gently stroked the side of her face with his hand.
Usagi smiled slightly. She knew she had nothing to fear. Usagi silently
feel back to sleep again. over the next few days, Usagi's fatigue lessened
as she rested. Ami and Mamoru both wanted Usagi to rest as much as possible
to make sure she didn't over do and that her strength would return to
her. Three weeks after the battle, Usagi had become strong enough to where
she could sit up and move around. Ami came over every day to check on Usagi.
She woke up and sat up in the bed. Mamoru sat next to her.
"Anything I can do for you Usako?"
Mamoru asked.
"I would like to have a little fresh air."
Usagi asked him. She looked up at him. Those kind and compassionate eyes. She
loved those eyes. He smiled and spoke.
"I guess it has been awhile since you had been out to enjoy yourself. here
let me help you up."
Mamoru gently helped Usagi out of his bed and he held on to her arm and walked
outside with Usagi. He led her to his terrace. The wind blew gently Usagi's
hair. She loved the breeze. She buried herself into his chest. She felt safe
and secure from harm.
"Mamo-Chan, thank you for being there for me."
Usagi thanked him.
"Your welcome Usako. What do you think of your hair being a different color now?"
Mamoru asked her. Usagi looked at her hair. It was now different. She smiled
and she spoke.
"It's still my hair and I still love it the way it is."
Usagi replied in a positive tone. Mamoru smiled.
"You still look beautiful to me anyway no matter if it was blond or silver white."
Mamoru told her. Usagi smiled at Mamoru.
"Thank you Mamo-Chan. You like my hair even if it has changed, don't you?"
Usagi thanked him. Usagi knew that Mamoru had her best interests at heart, even
if Usagi may be against it. But, Usagi knew Mamoru loved her long hair and
no one in Tokyo had a hair style like hers.
"Mamo-Chan?"
Usagi asked.
"Yes, Usako?"
Mamoru asked.
"I'd like to go back inside. I don't want to get too cold."
Usagi told him. He gently escorted her into the living room. He helped
her sit down on his couch. He sat next to her. She laid her head on his
shoulder and she fell asleep. Mamoru knew she still must be very tired
even after all that time. Making her happy was very important to him. He
stroked her hair gently. He spoke to her.
"Rest Usako, no one will hurt you now. You deserve the rest. Take as much
rest as you need."
Mamoru told her. After a little while, he gently placed her back in his bed
knowing that she would no be harmed if she slept more properly. After another
two weeks, Usagi's fatigue had almost vanished. She spoke to Mamoru.
"Mamo-Chan, I am almost fully recovered from my fatigue, however I believe
I will always have a bit left to remind me of what happened. I'd like to
go home and see my folks. I miss them so. I would like to return home.
if that's okay with you."
Usagi asked.
"Yes, I be glad to take you home. Your folks I believe were told that you
had a bad case of the flu and Rei was trying to nurse you to health. Also,
I think Rei told your mother that you had been recently hurt by a youma
attack and you were recovering at the shrine again."
Mamoru explained.
"I see. I think that will work. I miss them so much. Could you take me home
please."
Usagi asked.
"Sure. Your stuff is already ready for you. We can leave whenever you're ready."
Mamoru told her.
"Can we leave now?"
Usagi asked.
"Yes, of course."
Mamoru told her.
"However, tomorrow I want to do something fun with you."
Usagi told him.
"Sure, what did you have in mind?"
Mamoru asked.
"I don't know yet. Maybe you can surprise me."
Usagi answered. She was unsure where she wanted to go.
But she loved surprises.
"Okay, sounds good to me."
Mamoru told her. He would think of something nice that would make
her happy. He carried her belongings in his car first and then helped
her to his car. He drove her back to her house. Luckily Mr. Tsukino was
gone. This made it easier on Mamoru. He carried Usagi's suitcases and
her other belongings in first. And then helped Usagi inside. Ikuko greeted
Usagi and Mamoru.
"Welcome back Usagi, I missed you. I like what you did to your hair. Did you
dye it? Welcome back Mamoru."
"Thanks mom." Usagi replied. Thought about her hair and replied again, "Yes mom
I did. Do you like it?"
Usagi asked.
"Yes. It looks so natural."
Ikuko told her.
"Mrs. Tsukino, I am glad Usagi has made a full recovery. I will be back tomorrow to
take Usagi somewhere nice since as lately she has been deprived of doing things that
she always loved to enjoy."
Mamoru told her.
"Oh, that would be good. I trust you Mamo-Kun. I am glad Usagi has met you."
Ikuko told.
"Thanks Mrs. Tsukino. I will take Usagi's belongings to her room. No since
in Usagi trying to carry it all."
Mamoru told her. Mamoru carried all of Usagi's belongings up stairs to her room and came back down.
"Usagi, I shall return tomorrow. Be safe and make sure you take it easy."
Mamoru told her as he kissed her gently on the cheek and hugged her gently. He whispered
in her ear.
"Be safe Usako. I love you always. See you tomorrow."
Mamoru told her.
"Bye Mrs Tsukino. Bye Usagi."
Mamoru told Ikuko and Usagi and Mamoru left. That night, Usagi was able to see Shingo and
Kenji her dad. She was happy. She spent part of the evening with her family. She had dinner
with them for the first time in ages. But as time passed on, Usagi grew weaker and more
tired. She stood up and spoke to them.
"I am sorry, I am tired. I need some rest."
Usagi announced after she stood up.
"Are you okay Usagi?"
Kenji asked.
"Yes dad, I am fine. I just need some sleep. I will feel better in the morning."
Usagi replied. Ikuko, Usagi's mother stood up.
"I'll help you to your room Usagi, so you won't hurt yourself."
Ikuko volunteered to help Usagi to her room. Slowly Ikuko helped her daughter
to her room. Usagi sat on her bed. Ikuko had previously laid out for Usagi her
pajamas. She kissed Usagi on the forehead and spoke.
"Good night dear. Feel free to holler if you need anything."
Ikuko told her.
"Thank you mom."
Usagi thanked her. Ikuko left the room. Luna was already in Usagi's room waiting patiently to
talk with her alone.
"Usagi, I am glad you're back home. How are you feeling?"
Luna asked.
"I am so tired Luna. My body is fatigued again."
Usagi replied.
"I guess you're not used to doing things all day."
Luna told her.
"Yeah. my body is still fatigued from that fight, but it isn't as bad as it
was. I wonder if my body will ever fully recover from all that fatigue?"
Usagi asked.
"There might still be a slight bit of fatigue left. Why don't you get
some sleep and you'll feel better in the morning."
Luna told her. That night, Usagi slept very sound and rested and the next
morning, Usagi took a shower and got dressed and went down stairs for breakfast.
"Good morning Usagi. Did you sleep well?"
Ikuko asked.
"Yes. I slept great."
Usagi replied. Ikuko served Usagi breakfast and later Mamoru came and picked her up.
Mamoru took her out to lunch. Usagi wore a nice white dress. To Usagi, it seemed to go
very well with her hair. Then afterwards, he took her to the park. Just the two of them.
"Usako, you look lovely. The dress blends well with your hair."
Mamoru complemented her.
"Thank you Mamo-Chan. I know you'd love it."
Usagi thanked him. Mamoru brought Usagi close to him. He embraced her sweetly.
She smiled as she looked at him.
"Usako, I am glad your alive and safe. I am glad no harm has come to you my
Odango Atama."
Mamoru told her. Her eyes had the look of trust. The trust for him. She knew
that he would take care of her.
"Yes, I am glad I am alive. I will endure and learn from these changes. Life is
always about change and learning how to cope with that change. I know you
will help me through it, right Mamo-Chan?"
She asked.
"Yes, always, Usako."
He responded. Then he embraced her and kissed her. He would always protect her no matter
where he was. It was his sworn duty, not just to protect Usagi, but also to Protect
his 'Odango Atama'... his 'Sailor Moon' and together, they could overcome any obstacle.
TO BE CONTINUED...
THIS EPISODE WAS COMPLETED ON: 01/18/2014
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