And chapter 3! Sorry for not posting yesterday but I was struggling with what to write and then I went with some friends to go see RENT.
Moving along without delay, thanks to all those who reviewed and please remember to keep doing so!!
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Haruka looked up as Michiru walked into the room. "It won't be long now," Michiru said.
Haruka stared at her. "Gee…lucky me," she grumbled. She looked up at the chains then back down at Michiru. "Can I at least have my final meal by my own hand?"
"No."
"That wasn't a request. And I think you owe me that much traitor."
Michiru looked at Haruka. "So be it." She released the chains from the hook in the ceiling and Haruka's arms dropped down. She winced as blood began circulating better through her arms.
"Thanks," Haruka said.
"I didn't do it for you Ten'ou."
Haruka flexed her hands and smiled. "I wasn't thanking you about that," she returned. Before Michiru could react Haruka had slammed the chains into the traitor's head. Michiru dropped to the floor. The Wind Senshi ran for the door and cautiously went out, creeping silently through the halls.
She tried to locate the front door but found herself on the roof of a castle. "Damn it!" she snarled softly.
"There is no escape Chosen One. You will become the vessel for our master," a voice said.
Haruka turned and saw the Head Priest, Michiru, and a dozen cultists staring at her. "I'd sooner die," she returned.
"Don't be so boring Ruka," Michiru smiled sweetly. "This is a great honor."
Haruka backed to the edge of the castle. "Really not seeing the honor part," she growled. She looked over the edge at the drop.
"We'll never let you leave," the priest returned.
Haruka looked at them. "You've obviously never tried to bottle the wind before," she grinned. Without a second thought she leapt into the air and back flipped off of the battlement. She plunged to the ground, the wind deafening her.
She hit the ground and landed on her feet, cracking the pavement. "Okay…will find out how I did that later…" she muttered and took off running into the forest.
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The priest turned and glared at Michiru. "Bring. Her. Back!!" he snarled. Michiru quickly transformed and went down the same way as Haruka. She began running through the forest, trying to find the Wind Senshi's path.
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Haruka paused on top of a hill, trying to get her bearings. "This is not good…I need to warn the others…" she murmured. "Then run or something…I'm the threat this time…" she muttered. Choosing a direction she began running again. She hoped civilization was in the direction she was going. She wanted to get to a phone or find a way back to the other Senshi.
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Usagi sighed. It had been three weeks since Haruka and Michiru had disappeared from Tokyo and still they hadn't heard anything. And Kael had been gone for several days as well, saying he had something to do. She sighed and decided to take a quick nap. This time, however, the dreams she had were more vivid…
Serenity waited in the room she had been given. It was a nice room, not nearly as grand as the one she had back on the Moon, but it wasn't overwhelming. The door opened and she leapt to her feet, hope in her eyes.
A tall lithe figure walked in and engulfed the smaller woman in a hug. The two began kissing desperately. "Mother said I could never see you again…that you're…dangerous…" Serenity whispered between kisses.
"I could never hurt you Princess," the figure answered, brushing the blonde hair out of Serenity's face.
"I know that. But they don't. The only time I'll ever be able to see you again is at formal functions when there are too many people around for us to be alone." Tears shimmered in her eyes and she looked down. "This is all my fault. I never should have told Mother about us…"
The figure tilted Serenity's head up and gently wiped the tears away with her thumbs. "Don't blame yourself. Tears don't suit you." They kissed again, this time more passionately.
Serenity pulled away and looked up at the figure. "Can I at least know your real name?" she asked.
The figure kissed Serenity again, leaving the Moon Princess breathless and wanting more. "Haruka," came the soft answer.
Serenity smiled and kissed Haruka again, her fingers undoing the buttons of Haruka's silk shirt. "It suits you," she whispered.
"Princess…"
"Serenity. No titles tonight. Tonight, we're just two souls together," she returned, pushing the shirt off of the Senshi's shoulders. Haruka nodded and pulled Serenity towards the bed, finding one last night of comfort in each others arms…
Usagi awoke with a start, her breathing rapid and shallow. She slowly reached up and touched her lips, still feeling Haruka's kiss. It…it can't be… she thought. She curled up on her bed, trying to figure the dream out.
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Weary teal eyes looked up at the familiar house, a small smile forming on the face. The figure stumbled to the door and leaned against the frame, summoning the last bit of strength for a loud, resounding knock.
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Usagi frowned when a knock disturbed her from her thinking. She walked downstairs with a sigh. She opened the door and stared in shock. "Haruka!" she exclaimed, taking in the blonde's appearance. The Wind Senshi was weary, her clothes torn and stained.
"Koneko-chan…" she whispered before collapsing.
Usagi caught the taller blonde and pulled her inside. Not knowing where the strength came from she pulled Haruka inside and closed and locked the door. She then carried the Outer Senshi upstairs and into her room. She placed Haruka on the bed and ran off to get some water and first aid supplies.
She returned and began cleaning Haruka up, the dream still replaying in her mind. Though I suppose it's actually a memory…demo…didn't I love Endymion? Or did I only come to love him after being separated from Haruka?
She continued to clean Haruka up when she began to stir. "Haruka?" she asked softly, almost hesitantly.
Haruka opened her eyes and smiled. "Princess…" she whispered.
"There's no need for titles between us…Ruka…" Usagi said, placing a cool cloth on Haruka's forehead.
The Outer Senshi looked at Usagi. She knows… she realized. She smiled and closed her eyes, knowing she would be safe for the moment.
"Haruka…what happened to you?"
She opened her eyes and looked at the younger blonde. "Michiru betrayed us…she betrayed me…"
Usagi held Haruka's hand and gently brushed some of the dirty blonde strands from Haruka's face. "Betrayed us?"
"She belongs to a cult…that worships some evil…that they want me to become a vessel for…"
"We'll stop them," Usagi promised.
"Usagi, I jumped off of a castle battlement that was close to two hundred feet in the air and landed on my feet. Without being in my Senshi form!" She watched the Princess' eyes widen. "I'm dangerous…as soon as I can I'm leaving…so I don't hurt any of you…" she whispered.
"You are not going anywhere Haruka. I don't wanna lose you again." She tried to hold back her tears but they fell anyway. "Not again…"
"Again? So…you really do remember…don't you?"
Usagi looked at Haruka and nodded. "You've known?"
"Just images in my dreams for the last few weeks. I just…thought that you'd never…" Haruka fell silent.
"It's okay Haruka. We remember know and I won't let you go. Not without one hell of a fight."
"I'm suppose to protect you Koneko-chan."
"People in love protect each other." Haruka smiled, exhaustion beginning to catch up on her. "Sleep Ruka. I'll be here when you wake up." The Wind Senshi nodded. Usagi watched as her Senshi fell asleep.
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Yes, this is a Haruka/Usagi fic. It just fit so I'm going with it.
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