Princess Neptune's Crush
A fanfic by Shadow Risae
Chapter 3: Riding into the Wind
Haruka rode her motorcycle to the edge of some woods. She stopped, simply because she could no longer see. She pulled off her helmet. She then pulled off the scarf from around her neck, wiping the tears away that were dripping down her face.
Michiru wants a prince. But I'm not a prince. I can't be... Haruka thought sadly. If only I was born a man. Then maybe she'd still think the same way she did before. She sighed. Too late for that. She probably thinks less of me, simply because I'm a woman and falling in love with her.
Haruka angrily punched a nearby tree a few times. The tree was fine afterwards... but Haruka's knuckles were now bright red and scraped up. She sat in the grass, rubbing her knuckles and closing her eyes.
The next day, people started to worry. No one could find Haruka. The news quickly spread throughout the galaxy. Michiru blamed herself, thinking Haruka had run away because of her.
"Perhaps my reaction was too full of surprise. I hurt her feeling," she whispered, sighing.
Days went by. The tension worsened. Princess Serenity suggested using her crystal. Maybe it's power could find Haruka. Everyone told her no. Using the crystal's power may kill Serenity. So they decided to wait a few more days.
One night, Michiru sat in her room, staring out the window. Suddenly there was a knock on her door.
"Princess Neptune?" an attendant stepped in. "Someone wishes to see you."
"Tell whoever it is to leave," Michiru mumbled.
"It's important Princess Neptune." Another voice. Familar. Michiru turned, seeing the visitor motion for the attendant to leave.
Haruka stood there, wearing a pair of jeans, a black t-shirt, and a black leather jacket over her shoulder. "Hi."
"Haruka! You're ok! Everyone was worried..." Michiru started. But Haruka held up her hand, silencing her.
"Yes, I know. I will apologize to them. But I thought you deserved an apology first." Haruka sat down on Michiru's bed, Michiru sitting beside her. "I know most people think I'm a man initally. I guess I used that as an advantage in a way. For many things." Haruka looked down at the floor. "I just wanted to say that I should have told you earlier. I also shouldn't have tried to jump into things like I did. Doesn't love first derive itself from friendship?"
Michiru nodded. "Yes it does. That's why I want to know... do you want to be friends?"
Haruka laughed. "I was just going to ask the same thing."
The two of them laughed. Then Haruka stood up.
"Well, since we are officially friends now I take it, would you like to go for a ride? My motorcycle is outside." Haruka smiled a little. "I can show you what it's like to feel the wind Michiru. It's wonderful."
Michiru grinned. "I'd love to."
About five minutes later...
"Hold on tight. Don't want you falling off," Haruka told Michiru after handing her a helmet.
Michiru nodded, putting on her helmet and putting her arms around Haruka's waist. "Ready when you are."
Haruka then revved up her motorcycle and they sped off in the moonlight.
Author's notes: Well, that's the end of my story. Yes, I left it open ended purposely. It's up to you to decide what happens next, unless I decide to write a sequel (hmmm... ^_^). I hope you like it. I know I enjoyed writing it.