Hello all!! I know i have not written in a while alot of stuff has been going on. I have been trying to get over the loss of my 3 year old nefew due to a drowning. Please help support Derek's Law. Go to for more info. well anywas you dont want to hear about that, so without anymore babble i will go on with the story.
I do not own Sailor moon or Gundam Wing, though i wish i ould own Heero and Darien and Duo and Quatre, also Colin Firth, Hugh Jackman and mmmm Orli bloom tehehehe, ok enough!
The True Past
Chapter 3
The wind blew through her hair, playing with it and as well as the green ribbon that held it in it's usual fashion. She had been wearing it every day for the past 9 years, as a sign and tribute to her best friend and what she later realized at an older age the man she loved. The last time she had seen him was only 4 years ago and yet he was so cold to her and they had only met briefly. She closed her eyes and remembered the meeting with a heavy sigh.
Flashback
"Princess you are wanted by your mother and father in the throne room and your mother asks that you look decent." a maid informed Makoto, who was changing out of her night clothes. Makoto nodded and the maid left.
"I wonder what is wrong. We usually speak at breakfast. " Makoto voiced to her advisor Hera. Hera was currently sitting on Makoto's vanity, cleaning her paws.
"Hm..maybe someone is here for a visit, like Mina or Endy. I really couldn't say. But just in case wear a gown and do something different with your hair." Hera replied staring Makoto going through her closet. Makoto dressed into a simple black and green gown. She then and sat in front of her vanity.
"I will do my hair the way i wish it to be. But you are my best friend, so today i will do as you say." she replied brushing her long auburn hair. she braided it to where it wrapped around her hair with the green ribbon embedded in it. Smiling with satisfaction she picked up Hera, who she put on her shoulder and proceeded out of her room and down the stairs. Once outside the throne room, Hera jumped from Makoto's shoulder to the ground where she followed her into the room. There sitting upon their thrones were Queen Jove and King Zeus. Standing by his mother's side was Makoto's younger brother who was 9 years of age, Li. He smiled at his sister, who he loved very much.
"Good morning Mother and Father. How are you feeling? I hope you slept well." she returned her brother's smile and addressed her parents. They both nodded and her mother stood to speak.
" I know it is uncommon that we meet in this room as a family, but this morning is different, Makoto you have a visitor. Your father and I wanted to inform you and he will be meeting you and Li in the drawing room. After you speak with this visitor you may proceed to the dining room for breakfast. I do not know whether this visitor wishes to join us, but you may suggest it." She responded softly. Makoto could tell that they were hiding something from her, especially with this talk of a visitor.
"Mother, who is this visitor you speak of? Is it Endy or perhaps Mina's friend Duo?" She asked thinking of the only male companions she knew. Her mother smiled at her not saying a word and proceeded out of the room walking by her husband's side. After they left the room Li ran to his older sister and hugged her.
"Geez, don't say good morning to me or anything. I see how you are!" he said pouting and pretending to cry, Makoto only ruffled his hair and laughed.
"Oh, don't be such a brat. You know I love you, besides in this room we are to act like mature and respectable royalty and blah, blah, blah." She expressed in a bored tone, " Besides i want to know who is this visitor that is seeing us and don't say you don't know, for I, dear brother know that look in your eyes."
"I can't tell you. You will just have to wait and see.." he said walking in front of her, to the door. She followed him thinking of who could it be. It couldn't be Endy, he was on Earth and could not visit for a while, because he was being tutored by his father for his future reign. And there would be no reason that Sire Duo would be visiting her for he was in training for knightship, or at least that is what Mina told her in her last letter. Unless it was, no it couldn't be. She hadn't seen him in 5 years and last she saw of him they had been fighting, why would he want to visit her? Surely he must hate her, he had never written or even spoke through his parents. Everytime she would ask his mother of him, she said he was fine, but never once had he asked of her. Her stomach started to tighten and she felt sick. She put her hand on her brother's arm to stop him, he turned around smiling but his face feel when he saw the paleness of her skin.
"What is wrong Mako? Do you feel ill?" He asked concerned for her wellness.
"I cannot face him, Li. Please I can't, he must hate me." She pleaded to him, with a hint of fear in her voice. He had never seen her like this, usually she was so strong. Sure she had her days, but everyone does. He had never actually seen her scared. He hugged her and whispered in her ear.
"He does not hate you. And you can do this. Remember this was your best friend." she nodded numbly and let him lead her down the hall and into the drawing room. The very spot where Heero had been her support for meeting her other best friends, which her brother was doing for her now that she would see Heero. The door creaked open and Makoto quickly turned to the door. A maid open it and announced that the visitor had arrived.
"Sire Heero Yuy is here to see you, your highness." she bowed and left as a man who stood at about 5'5" tall, walked in. He closed the door behind him and bowed. Makoto and Li both bowed in return and Makoto's voice caught in her throat as she looked at Heero. He had changed over the years his hair was the same as his skin tone but he had a build that told you he was in training. But what stood out the most was his eyes, his once happy and mischievous blue eyes were now stone cold. Li cleared his throat as to speak. Makoto blinked in surprised and cleared her throat as well, as she stepped forward.
"Hello, Heero. I suspect you have been well?" she asked somewhat nervous and not knowing what to say. He only nodded at her question which caused more nervousness and tension in the room.
"Last you left, you did not get the pleasure of meeting my brother Li Sage Kino. He was born 2 months after you left." her brother nodded at the mention of himself. He stepped forward to shake Heero's hand, who returned the shake.
"It is finally nice to meet you" Li replied smiling widely.
"Finally?" Heero spoke in a cold, questionable monotone. Makoto looked down not showing her face. Why had Heero changed so much? Surely his training did not do that much to him, to turn him cold.
"Well, yes. My sister has spoken of you so much and told me so many exciting stories of your adventures together when you were young. I was very excited to meet the man who had my sister's........." Li was explaining excitedly when Makoto interrupted him.
"Li, please. Um...I believe mother wanted to speak to you about something of great importance." She nearly shouted. He turned to her with a confused look, "I believe it had something to with Princess Hotaru's visit later this week." The mention of the princess of Saturn caused him to blush into a beet red. He cleared his throat and turned to Heero.
"It was a pleasure," he walked out and shut the door behind him.
"I'm sorry, sometimes he babbles when he is nervous. He just can't stop when he starts." she spoke finally looking at Heero.
"I guess it is common through siblings" Heero smirked, causing her to blush. He looked at her for the first since he arrived and noticed differences in his childhood friend. She had grown quite tall, about 2 inches shorter then he. Then he noticed something his eye hadn't caught, the rose earrings and the locket around her neck that he had given to her as a going away present when she was 5. He also saw the green ribbon in her hair that was apart of the gift wrap.
"Heero are you ok?" she asked waving a hand in front of his face. He snapped out of it and took a step back.
"Hn." was his response, " You kept them?"
"What? Oh these, of course I would. Heero you were my best friend and I would never get rid of them." they were refering to the jewerly she wore.
"I thought you hated me. I mean you didn't answer my call the morning I left." he spoke coldly walking to a window. She gasped somewhat angry and hurt.
"No one called me. Mina had said you were going to try and visit before you left. When I had arrived to the throne room my parents said you left an hour ago. Do you know how disappointed i was?! I stayed in a depression until my brother was born. Heero you were my best friend and i had ruined everthing." she said breaking down and sliding slowly to the floor.
"Why do you keep saying were?" he said softly not turning and facing her. She looked up surprised and wiping her face.
"I didn't know if we were still best friends. You never wrote or visited or asked your mother about me. I thought you had moved on."
"You didn't write either." finally he faced her and his eyes had softened but were still a little cold.
"Heero, I wished everything would just go back to the way it was. I wish that we could still be best friends and perhaps........" She was interrupted by Sir Van walking in.
" I am very sorry for the interruption, your highness. Heero we must leave, you are wanted back at camp. Something has happened." he spoke urgently.
"Please give a minute, Father." His father nodded and walked out the door. By then Makoto had stood and was dusting her gown she was staring at the floor. Heero walked up to her and lifted her head to see her tear stricken face.
"Nothing can go back to the way it was, but our friendship could continue if you wish, Sakura." she gasped softly at the mention of her nickname. He left by kissing her forehead and walking out of the room without an answer and leaving her behind.
End Flashback
She opened her eyes and turned from the sunset while walking into her bedroom. She walked to her desk and pulled out a small stack of letters tied with a black ribbon, that she slowly untied.
"Don't you ever tire of reading those almost every night?" a husky voice spoke to her. She turned and to her surprise she saw Endy standing in her bedroom. She ran into his arms and hugged him with all of her might.
"God, how i have missed you! Where have you been hiding yourself? I haven't seen you in almost a year." her voice cheered.
"Hey at least i have written, unlike a certain someone who shall remain nameless. Sakura." he laughed. She playfully hit him and walked away from him.
"Well i have been busy on deciding whether I am ready to travel to the moon or not. Mina is going in a month and I hear that the Princesses of Mars and Mercury have come down with a sickness so they cannot leave for two months to ensure their wellness."
"Have you made a decision yet? I mean either way you will have to leave, but it is better if you go now." Endy replied seriously, "Besides you will be closer to me if you live there." She chuckled softly and looked at him. They both sat on her bed.
"Endy, it's a hard decision to make, I don't want to leave my family." she looked at the palms of her hands. Endy grabbed her hands causing her to look in his eyes.
"You can still visit them and write. I know you don't want to leave, but sooner or later you have to. The royal guard has to form together and start training in order to protect Serenity." he informed her with a serious tone. She started to laugh at that and received a strange look from her friend.
"You sound like Hera." he laughed along with her. After their case of the giggles went away, Endy got up to leave.
"Well I must go. Mother wants me to practice my caligraphy. 'All great Royals must have perfect penmanship.' " He tried to do an impression of his mother, which caused Makoto to break into laughter once more. She got up and walked to the door.
"Goodbye Endy." She said to him as they hugged. After he had left she went to letters on the desk. She opened the last letter and began to read:
Dear Sakura,
How is your family doing? And yourself? I am doing well. I am in the top rank of my training classes. I should reach my knighthood in the next year or at least that is what my instructor tells me. Have you made your decision yet? Don't forget to let me know what you decide. I should like to see you before you leave. Well I have to go know, we have weaponary class now. Write soon. Sorry this letter is short.
Sincerely,
Heero
His letters were always short, which upset her a little. She looked up the sheet of parchment and thought, 'What happened to the Heero she thought she knew so well. Now he kept all his emotions hidden and wouldn't let anyone know what they were, not even her. She bit her pen lightly and pulled out out a parchment to write back to her friend:
Dear Heero,
My family is doing well. Li asks how are you and would like to see you again as would I. I am doing alright, I think I have finally made my decision. as much as I hate to leave my family, especially Li. I am going to the Moon, and I will be leaving in one week. My parents have been informed as well as Serenity and her mother. Endy and Mina do not know, for I am surprising them. I do wish to see you before I leave. If you cannot make it I understand. I would like you to keep writing me. If you do not write me I will suspect that you wish to stop communicating. There is one thing that i wish to say to you, I would like to tell you in person but if I do not get the chance. I want you to know that I love you. I always have, but it isnt the love you share for your family. I truly and deeply Love you Heero Yuy. If you do not return the sentiment I understand, but if you do perhaps when your training is completed, our friendship could develope into something more. Please write me as soon as you receive this letter. I will be waiting for your answer.
Love Always,
Makoto Sakura Kino
She held the letter with care and slowly began to prepare the letter for it's journey. When she was done, she went to her brother's room and knocked on the door. Her brother answered with annoyed and sleepy look on his face.
"Do you have any idea of what time it is?" asked her annoyed. She looked confused and shook her head. He looked at her strangely.
"It's 1 in the morning." she gasped at what time it was, ' I have been writing my letter for that long. Well, I guess not because I did a lot of thinking, and plus Endy visited me.'
"Li, I need you to do me a favor. I need you to send this to Heero for me. I will be too busy packing for Hera's and my move to the Moon palace." she said handing him the letter.
"Sure, whatever lets me get back to sleep." he grabbed the letter and started to shut the door.
"Li, you must not forget it's extremely important that he receives it." he nodded and closed the door when she was done. he placed the letter on his desk, which was covered with papers and letters of his own. He crawled into bed grumbling about crazy sisters and soon fell asleep.
One week later
She yet to receive a letter or any word from Heero. He should have received her letter by now. Unless his decision was not to be with her as friend or lover. Her stomach churned at the thought. Hera and herself had to leave soon. She looked around at her empty room. All of her belongings had bent sent ahead the night before. She left her room and slowly walked throughtout the castle and into every room and envisioning all her favorite memories. She went into the library, her favorite room besides her room and smelled the books. She had always enjoyed the smell of old books. This room was her haven when none of her friends or her brother were around. The garden was just outside of the library's french doors, and where she ventured next. She remember she had fallen by the fountain when she was five and Heero had carried her inside. The bench invited her to sit, which she did not refuse. Cool air blew past her, as she hugged herself. Her hair was in it's usual ponytail with her green ribbon, she wore a pale green dress with a princess waist and long bell sleeves.
Hera found her sitting there with silent tears running down her face. She did not wish to interrupt, but it was time to leave. The small cat walked to in front of Makoto and cleared her throat. Makoto's emerald eyes shot open and she quickly wiped her face.
"It's time, Makoto." Hera spoke. Makoto nodded her head slowly as she stood and followed the cat inside.
"Any word from Heero?" she asked almost desparately. Hera hung her head low.
"No, but don't worry. Perhaps he will visit you or write you while we are on the Moon." Makoto only shook her head numbly.
They reached the main hall where her family was waiting to see her off on her carriage. She hugged them individually and headed outside along with them. The carriage awaited and hera was the first to go in Makoto was about to, but turned to her brother, her eyes and face full of tears.
"Please promise that you will write me and visit when you can." her cracked as she tried to speak. He hugged her closely and whispered in her ear.
" No matter what, I will." he kissed her cheek as she pulled away and gave her parents their finally hugs. She stepped into her carriage and the door was shut. She leaned out the window and waved as the carriage began to take off.
"I love you all very much." she yelled as they got closer to the gate. She pulled back into the carriage and sighed heavily.
"I know you had wished him there but perhaps its time to move on." Hera broke through her thoughts. Makoto stared at her shocked and held a breath. ' had he moved on? Did he not care? Maybe that is wh he was so cold to me in his letters. '
"Perhaps." she murmured. she held onto her locket and closed her eyes. She was beginning a new life and maybe Hera was right, If it was Heero's decision to not have anything to do with her, then she would have nothing to do with him. As she fell into a deep sleep her kingdom she had grown up in pasted by not to be seen by her again.
So what did you think? i know kinda crappy for not updating in almost a year. oh well, please review. I will try to get the chappie out sooner but i have to update "a better life" as well but im having diffculties.
Ja Ne,
Earth Raven
In Loving Memory Of Derek Samuel Gonzalez
I do not own Sailor moon or Gundam Wing, though i wish i ould own Heero and Darien and Duo and Quatre, also Colin Firth, Hugh Jackman and mmmm Orli bloom tehehehe, ok enough!
The True Past
Chapter 3
The wind blew through her hair, playing with it and as well as the green ribbon that held it in it's usual fashion. She had been wearing it every day for the past 9 years, as a sign and tribute to her best friend and what she later realized at an older age the man she loved. The last time she had seen him was only 4 years ago and yet he was so cold to her and they had only met briefly. She closed her eyes and remembered the meeting with a heavy sigh.
Flashback
"Princess you are wanted by your mother and father in the throne room and your mother asks that you look decent." a maid informed Makoto, who was changing out of her night clothes. Makoto nodded and the maid left.
"I wonder what is wrong. We usually speak at breakfast. " Makoto voiced to her advisor Hera. Hera was currently sitting on Makoto's vanity, cleaning her paws.
"Hm..maybe someone is here for a visit, like Mina or Endy. I really couldn't say. But just in case wear a gown and do something different with your hair." Hera replied staring Makoto going through her closet. Makoto dressed into a simple black and green gown. She then and sat in front of her vanity.
"I will do my hair the way i wish it to be. But you are my best friend, so today i will do as you say." she replied brushing her long auburn hair. she braided it to where it wrapped around her hair with the green ribbon embedded in it. Smiling with satisfaction she picked up Hera, who she put on her shoulder and proceeded out of her room and down the stairs. Once outside the throne room, Hera jumped from Makoto's shoulder to the ground where she followed her into the room. There sitting upon their thrones were Queen Jove and King Zeus. Standing by his mother's side was Makoto's younger brother who was 9 years of age, Li. He smiled at his sister, who he loved very much.
"Good morning Mother and Father. How are you feeling? I hope you slept well." she returned her brother's smile and addressed her parents. They both nodded and her mother stood to speak.
" I know it is uncommon that we meet in this room as a family, but this morning is different, Makoto you have a visitor. Your father and I wanted to inform you and he will be meeting you and Li in the drawing room. After you speak with this visitor you may proceed to the dining room for breakfast. I do not know whether this visitor wishes to join us, but you may suggest it." She responded softly. Makoto could tell that they were hiding something from her, especially with this talk of a visitor.
"Mother, who is this visitor you speak of? Is it Endy or perhaps Mina's friend Duo?" She asked thinking of the only male companions she knew. Her mother smiled at her not saying a word and proceeded out of the room walking by her husband's side. After they left the room Li ran to his older sister and hugged her.
"Geez, don't say good morning to me or anything. I see how you are!" he said pouting and pretending to cry, Makoto only ruffled his hair and laughed.
"Oh, don't be such a brat. You know I love you, besides in this room we are to act like mature and respectable royalty and blah, blah, blah." She expressed in a bored tone, " Besides i want to know who is this visitor that is seeing us and don't say you don't know, for I, dear brother know that look in your eyes."
"I can't tell you. You will just have to wait and see.." he said walking in front of her, to the door. She followed him thinking of who could it be. It couldn't be Endy, he was on Earth and could not visit for a while, because he was being tutored by his father for his future reign. And there would be no reason that Sire Duo would be visiting her for he was in training for knightship, or at least that is what Mina told her in her last letter. Unless it was, no it couldn't be. She hadn't seen him in 5 years and last she saw of him they had been fighting, why would he want to visit her? Surely he must hate her, he had never written or even spoke through his parents. Everytime she would ask his mother of him, she said he was fine, but never once had he asked of her. Her stomach started to tighten and she felt sick. She put her hand on her brother's arm to stop him, he turned around smiling but his face feel when he saw the paleness of her skin.
"What is wrong Mako? Do you feel ill?" He asked concerned for her wellness.
"I cannot face him, Li. Please I can't, he must hate me." She pleaded to him, with a hint of fear in her voice. He had never seen her like this, usually she was so strong. Sure she had her days, but everyone does. He had never actually seen her scared. He hugged her and whispered in her ear.
"He does not hate you. And you can do this. Remember this was your best friend." she nodded numbly and let him lead her down the hall and into the drawing room. The very spot where Heero had been her support for meeting her other best friends, which her brother was doing for her now that she would see Heero. The door creaked open and Makoto quickly turned to the door. A maid open it and announced that the visitor had arrived.
"Sire Heero Yuy is here to see you, your highness." she bowed and left as a man who stood at about 5'5" tall, walked in. He closed the door behind him and bowed. Makoto and Li both bowed in return and Makoto's voice caught in her throat as she looked at Heero. He had changed over the years his hair was the same as his skin tone but he had a build that told you he was in training. But what stood out the most was his eyes, his once happy and mischievous blue eyes were now stone cold. Li cleared his throat as to speak. Makoto blinked in surprised and cleared her throat as well, as she stepped forward.
"Hello, Heero. I suspect you have been well?" she asked somewhat nervous and not knowing what to say. He only nodded at her question which caused more nervousness and tension in the room.
"Last you left, you did not get the pleasure of meeting my brother Li Sage Kino. He was born 2 months after you left." her brother nodded at the mention of himself. He stepped forward to shake Heero's hand, who returned the shake.
"It is finally nice to meet you" Li replied smiling widely.
"Finally?" Heero spoke in a cold, questionable monotone. Makoto looked down not showing her face. Why had Heero changed so much? Surely his training did not do that much to him, to turn him cold.
"Well, yes. My sister has spoken of you so much and told me so many exciting stories of your adventures together when you were young. I was very excited to meet the man who had my sister's........." Li was explaining excitedly when Makoto interrupted him.
"Li, please. Um...I believe mother wanted to speak to you about something of great importance." She nearly shouted. He turned to her with a confused look, "I believe it had something to with Princess Hotaru's visit later this week." The mention of the princess of Saturn caused him to blush into a beet red. He cleared his throat and turned to Heero.
"It was a pleasure," he walked out and shut the door behind him.
"I'm sorry, sometimes he babbles when he is nervous. He just can't stop when he starts." she spoke finally looking at Heero.
"I guess it is common through siblings" Heero smirked, causing her to blush. He looked at her for the first since he arrived and noticed differences in his childhood friend. She had grown quite tall, about 2 inches shorter then he. Then he noticed something his eye hadn't caught, the rose earrings and the locket around her neck that he had given to her as a going away present when she was 5. He also saw the green ribbon in her hair that was apart of the gift wrap.
"Heero are you ok?" she asked waving a hand in front of his face. He snapped out of it and took a step back.
"Hn." was his response, " You kept them?"
"What? Oh these, of course I would. Heero you were my best friend and I would never get rid of them." they were refering to the jewerly she wore.
"I thought you hated me. I mean you didn't answer my call the morning I left." he spoke coldly walking to a window. She gasped somewhat angry and hurt.
"No one called me. Mina had said you were going to try and visit before you left. When I had arrived to the throne room my parents said you left an hour ago. Do you know how disappointed i was?! I stayed in a depression until my brother was born. Heero you were my best friend and i had ruined everthing." she said breaking down and sliding slowly to the floor.
"Why do you keep saying were?" he said softly not turning and facing her. She looked up surprised and wiping her face.
"I didn't know if we were still best friends. You never wrote or visited or asked your mother about me. I thought you had moved on."
"You didn't write either." finally he faced her and his eyes had softened but were still a little cold.
"Heero, I wished everything would just go back to the way it was. I wish that we could still be best friends and perhaps........" She was interrupted by Sir Van walking in.
" I am very sorry for the interruption, your highness. Heero we must leave, you are wanted back at camp. Something has happened." he spoke urgently.
"Please give a minute, Father." His father nodded and walked out the door. By then Makoto had stood and was dusting her gown she was staring at the floor. Heero walked up to her and lifted her head to see her tear stricken face.
"Nothing can go back to the way it was, but our friendship could continue if you wish, Sakura." she gasped softly at the mention of her nickname. He left by kissing her forehead and walking out of the room without an answer and leaving her behind.
End Flashback
She opened her eyes and turned from the sunset while walking into her bedroom. She walked to her desk and pulled out a small stack of letters tied with a black ribbon, that she slowly untied.
"Don't you ever tire of reading those almost every night?" a husky voice spoke to her. She turned and to her surprise she saw Endy standing in her bedroom. She ran into his arms and hugged him with all of her might.
"God, how i have missed you! Where have you been hiding yourself? I haven't seen you in almost a year." her voice cheered.
"Hey at least i have written, unlike a certain someone who shall remain nameless. Sakura." he laughed. She playfully hit him and walked away from him.
"Well i have been busy on deciding whether I am ready to travel to the moon or not. Mina is going in a month and I hear that the Princesses of Mars and Mercury have come down with a sickness so they cannot leave for two months to ensure their wellness."
"Have you made a decision yet? I mean either way you will have to leave, but it is better if you go now." Endy replied seriously, "Besides you will be closer to me if you live there." She chuckled softly and looked at him. They both sat on her bed.
"Endy, it's a hard decision to make, I don't want to leave my family." she looked at the palms of her hands. Endy grabbed her hands causing her to look in his eyes.
"You can still visit them and write. I know you don't want to leave, but sooner or later you have to. The royal guard has to form together and start training in order to protect Serenity." he informed her with a serious tone. She started to laugh at that and received a strange look from her friend.
"You sound like Hera." he laughed along with her. After their case of the giggles went away, Endy got up to leave.
"Well I must go. Mother wants me to practice my caligraphy. 'All great Royals must have perfect penmanship.' " He tried to do an impression of his mother, which caused Makoto to break into laughter once more. She got up and walked to the door.
"Goodbye Endy." She said to him as they hugged. After he had left she went to letters on the desk. She opened the last letter and began to read:
Dear Sakura,
How is your family doing? And yourself? I am doing well. I am in the top rank of my training classes. I should reach my knighthood in the next year or at least that is what my instructor tells me. Have you made your decision yet? Don't forget to let me know what you decide. I should like to see you before you leave. Well I have to go know, we have weaponary class now. Write soon. Sorry this letter is short.
Sincerely,
Heero
His letters were always short, which upset her a little. She looked up the sheet of parchment and thought, 'What happened to the Heero she thought she knew so well. Now he kept all his emotions hidden and wouldn't let anyone know what they were, not even her. She bit her pen lightly and pulled out out a parchment to write back to her friend:
Dear Heero,
My family is doing well. Li asks how are you and would like to see you again as would I. I am doing alright, I think I have finally made my decision. as much as I hate to leave my family, especially Li. I am going to the Moon, and I will be leaving in one week. My parents have been informed as well as Serenity and her mother. Endy and Mina do not know, for I am surprising them. I do wish to see you before I leave. If you cannot make it I understand. I would like you to keep writing me. If you do not write me I will suspect that you wish to stop communicating. There is one thing that i wish to say to you, I would like to tell you in person but if I do not get the chance. I want you to know that I love you. I always have, but it isnt the love you share for your family. I truly and deeply Love you Heero Yuy. If you do not return the sentiment I understand, but if you do perhaps when your training is completed, our friendship could develope into something more. Please write me as soon as you receive this letter. I will be waiting for your answer.
Love Always,
Makoto Sakura Kino
She held the letter with care and slowly began to prepare the letter for it's journey. When she was done, she went to her brother's room and knocked on the door. Her brother answered with annoyed and sleepy look on his face.
"Do you have any idea of what time it is?" asked her annoyed. She looked confused and shook her head. He looked at her strangely.
"It's 1 in the morning." she gasped at what time it was, ' I have been writing my letter for that long. Well, I guess not because I did a lot of thinking, and plus Endy visited me.'
"Li, I need you to do me a favor. I need you to send this to Heero for me. I will be too busy packing for Hera's and my move to the Moon palace." she said handing him the letter.
"Sure, whatever lets me get back to sleep." he grabbed the letter and started to shut the door.
"Li, you must not forget it's extremely important that he receives it." he nodded and closed the door when she was done. he placed the letter on his desk, which was covered with papers and letters of his own. He crawled into bed grumbling about crazy sisters and soon fell asleep.
One week later
She yet to receive a letter or any word from Heero. He should have received her letter by now. Unless his decision was not to be with her as friend or lover. Her stomach churned at the thought. Hera and herself had to leave soon. She looked around at her empty room. All of her belongings had bent sent ahead the night before. She left her room and slowly walked throughtout the castle and into every room and envisioning all her favorite memories. She went into the library, her favorite room besides her room and smelled the books. She had always enjoyed the smell of old books. This room was her haven when none of her friends or her brother were around. The garden was just outside of the library's french doors, and where she ventured next. She remember she had fallen by the fountain when she was five and Heero had carried her inside. The bench invited her to sit, which she did not refuse. Cool air blew past her, as she hugged herself. Her hair was in it's usual ponytail with her green ribbon, she wore a pale green dress with a princess waist and long bell sleeves.
Hera found her sitting there with silent tears running down her face. She did not wish to interrupt, but it was time to leave. The small cat walked to in front of Makoto and cleared her throat. Makoto's emerald eyes shot open and she quickly wiped her face.
"It's time, Makoto." Hera spoke. Makoto nodded her head slowly as she stood and followed the cat inside.
"Any word from Heero?" she asked almost desparately. Hera hung her head low.
"No, but don't worry. Perhaps he will visit you or write you while we are on the Moon." Makoto only shook her head numbly.
They reached the main hall where her family was waiting to see her off on her carriage. She hugged them individually and headed outside along with them. The carriage awaited and hera was the first to go in Makoto was about to, but turned to her brother, her eyes and face full of tears.
"Please promise that you will write me and visit when you can." her cracked as she tried to speak. He hugged her closely and whispered in her ear.
" No matter what, I will." he kissed her cheek as she pulled away and gave her parents their finally hugs. She stepped into her carriage and the door was shut. She leaned out the window and waved as the carriage began to take off.
"I love you all very much." she yelled as they got closer to the gate. She pulled back into the carriage and sighed heavily.
"I know you had wished him there but perhaps its time to move on." Hera broke through her thoughts. Makoto stared at her shocked and held a breath. ' had he moved on? Did he not care? Maybe that is wh he was so cold to me in his letters. '
"Perhaps." she murmured. she held onto her locket and closed her eyes. She was beginning a new life and maybe Hera was right, If it was Heero's decision to not have anything to do with her, then she would have nothing to do with him. As she fell into a deep sleep her kingdom she had grown up in pasted by not to be seen by her again.
So what did you think? i know kinda crappy for not updating in almost a year. oh well, please review. I will try to get the chappie out sooner but i have to update "a better life" as well but im having diffculties.
Ja Ne,
Earth Raven
In Loving Memory Of Derek Samuel Gonzalez
