Chapter 3 Stay: Tuxedo Mask
All you have to do is stay a minute/Just take your time/The clock is ticking, so stay/All you have to do is wait a second/Your hands on mine/The clock is ticking, so stay~ Stay Zedd and Alessia Cara
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon
"SOMEONE HELP ME!" A young female voice screamed.
Sailor Moon ran towards the Park, in order to find the exact location of the scream. Many people were running towards the exit, but it seems the enemy had targeted one person. She round the corner to see a young girl with pink pigtails with triangle shape buns. The girl looked no older than maybe eight years old. Sailor Moon watched as the child cried and back into the tree. SHe looked up expecting to see one strange monster as usual. This time though two people were flying above the child. A man with red hair, dressed in baggy green pants, with a red tank top like shirt. Next to him was a strange looking monster, who had green skin and exaggerated make-up, they both had a black upside crescent moon symbols on their foreheads. She wondered quietly, why they would want an innocent child. Sailor Moon ducked behind a bush trying to plan her next actions.
"Give up, Rabbit. We have you Cornered." The man bellowed. "Atsygessho, grab her!"
"As you wish Rubeus-sama." Then monster smiled evilly.
Sailor Moon decided quickly that Mercury's mist would work in order to remove the child from the fight. She prepared herself to use the attack.
" What's the plan?" A deep voice whisper next to her causing her to jump and lose focus.
She turned to see Tuxedo Mask beside her. " How did you-"
" I waited in the alleyway, figuring you would come out eventually." His voice sounded like he was teasing her. "You need to pay more attention to your surrounding Obango-Atma."
" Don't you dare start something!" Sailor Moon felt anger course through her a normal reaction to his dreadful nickname, she took a deep breath in order to calm herself." We don't have time to argue right now."
" You're right, but we will soon. "
"What else is new," She muttered under breath. " Listen I'm going to use, Aqua Mist in order to distract them."
" How can you-"
"Not now," She watched as the enemy prepared to attack the child. " We have to work fast, they are after the child. Grab her quickly, I'll follow after."
" You better, " He quickly got into position.
Sailor Moon concentrated on the enemy, using the new power her mother gave her and called on the attack. "Mercurys Bubble surround!." She whispered as mist spread around them.
" What's happening!" The man screamed as Sailor Moon watch Tuxedo Mask grab the child and run towards the buildings. Knowing that the mist tended to clear quickly she called on Venus Crescent Beam, in order to blind them and destroy at least the monster. Her plan worked, as she ran after Tuxedo Mask.
Apart her wanted to run the other way. Allowing him to lose her and avoid the argument she knew was coming. She couldn't leave the child though. The minute her eyes landed on the child she felt a need to protect her. A need, unlike anything she had ever felt. It was as if her instincts knew how important the child was. She had learned to trust that feeling, even if met following her Prince.
Tuxedo Mask held the child close. He noticed that the child was unconscious. She had most likely fainted due to shock. He couldn't help but notice how close the girl looked compare to his Usagi. To be honest, if he just changed the pink hair to blonde, it be his perfect image of a young Usagi. Thinking of her made him glance to his shoulder. They had made it a small gap between a couple buildings. It was just big enough to conceal them away from the enemy. He couldn't help to think back to the previous idea. When she disappeared the first time, he figured hiding in the alley would be best. He remembered how there was once a central control room near the area. Figuring that was where she had gone he waited. He wasn't sure how long he waited, but soon enough she emerged. He followed her from a distance, knowing if he didn't she escape him. A part of him was angry with her not looking first, but it worked in his favor. He still couldn't understand how she was able to use the scout's powers. He wanted to ask but he feared if say something now it would scare her off.
"Will you please stop staring at me, I'm trying to think about what do next and you're not helping." She stated still looking towards roofs, watching to see if the enemy would return." I think we're good."
He hadn't really thought he was still staring, but he couldn't help it. A part of him still thought maybe it was all dream. She looked real, the scout uniform hadn't change neither did her trademark hair. Though if he looked close there was a change in her face. Her features had hardened, they were once relaxed and express joy. She held a look that he recognizes. The same as he had once felt before her. Blocking everyone out and slipping away. She had built walls, much like the one he once had, maybe even bigger. Maybe he could break them, just like she had broken his. He shifted the child in order to grab Sailor Moon's hand.
"Usako-"
" Please don't call me that," She tore her hand away as voice gave away the pain she felt. " We need to find a safe space for the girl. Hopefully, Luna will know what to do." She made her way back up to the rooftops. He followed after her.
They needed to talk and until they did he wasn't letting her out of his sight. Something told him if didn't try to talk to her now, he would lose his chance. He made sure they were safely on the roof."What happen to you?" He asked softly.
"You really need to ask?" She paused, keeping her back toward him. Almost as if she was scared to look ar him. " How much do you remember?"
" Everything." her face drops as the word echoed across the roof.
" How is that even possible?" She whispered.
" My memories weren't yours to take. Though I still don't understand this wish of yours."
She turned to look at him. Surprise clearly written on her face. He couldn't help the smile, clearly angering her.
"Are you going to lecture me as well, it seems everyone has an opinion on the topic." She mumbled folding her arm across her chest. Mamoru couldn't help and notice how cute she looked angry."Look I am really not in the mood to hear anything at the moment. I made my wish for a reason and you need to let me go and move on. The pain in hitting him quickly, as his heart felt broken, did she truly want him to leave.
" Why would I do that?" He kept his voice low scared to wake the child while moving her to his shoulder.
" Because, You-" She clenched her fists, clearly frustrated, he noticed that a few tears were running down her cheeks."What do you want from me?" She looks down, he heard a soft sob.
Not caring if she ran, he approached her pulling into his embrace. He angled himself so the child was still supported. With a slight touch on her chin, he made Sailor Moon look at him. The pain was clear in her eyes. Pain that he knew all too well.
" All I want is to stay with you." He whispered, holding her close. " Please just stay." He could feel his own tears of both joy and fear. A joy that he finally had her close, but fear that she would leave him again.
"Please just let me go, I can't go through you dying again."
" I'm not going anywhere." He whispered harshly, holding her close.
" Well, what a touching scene." His heart froze, he knew that voice. Tuxedo Mask looked up, clearly seeing his nightmare.
Suddenly Usagi felt shoved behind Mamoru. She wasn't sure how but the child was now in her arms. She looked up expecting to see the redhead from earlier. Only is was someone new, white hair caught the sunlight make it seem like it glowed. His suit was the same color with diamonds accenting the sleeves and collar. His tunic had a strange design that reminded her of rose vines, but blue. He had symbol she saw earlier, on his forehead. Sailor Moon had face many enemies before, but there something different about him. His lavender like eyes bore into as if they see every weakness. No matter how much she tried, something told her this wasn't an enemy she could fight.
" Why thank you, Prince, you saved me much searching." The man Smiled.
" You will not touch her!" Mamoru growled.
" Have I hit a sore spot Endymion?" He laughed, before sending a powerful attack there way.
Quickly Usagi wrapped herself around the child. That way she felt the full force of impact but protected the girl. She instantly felt the pain, betting there was at least new bruise " Great Luna going to love this." She muttered griping the child close, as she tried to get up. Before she could, the man had suddenly moved above her. She looked around for Tuxedo mask only to see him down from the attack.
"Now, why don't you be a good girl Serenity, and come with me."
" I rather not," She bravely stated.
"Sailor Moon," She looked over to Tuxedo, watching as he slowly got up. " You need to take the child and run."
" You can't handle him on your own!"
" It's better to just give up Prince, you can't protect her!" His words hit like a meteor, she didn't need anyone protection.
" Look, I don't know who you are, but I'm not a simple Princess." Shifting the child she readies her attack, a clear picture of Mars fire. She unleashed it on him.
The minute she could hear the man howl in man. Sailor Moon jumped from the rooftop and headed back to headquarters. She hoped Mamoru had gotten away Or was at least following her. Her muscles protest, she kept going anyway, leaping as fast as possible. Holding the child tightly to her chest. She had to get to headquarters fast. She ducked into the alley below, happy to see the familiar entrance. She could hear footsteps behind her. She looked back carefully, she was happy to see that Tuxedo Mask had caught up. Finding the door quickly, she signaled for him to go in. Before sealing it behind them.
" When are you going to-" Sailor Moon couldn't help but smile at Luna's shock face.
" Artemis, were we followed." Sailor Moon gently places the child on the couch before letting go of her transformation. She ignored the voice behind her, not even sure what they were talking about. The camera showed the man enter the alley. He looked around, stopping as if he could spot the camera. He only smiled before disappearing into the shadow.
"Who is he?" She heard Artemis ask.
"Prince Diamond."
((One more update for the day! If your an old fan, you may have noticed that I pretty much change the whole first couple chapters. I really hope you like the changes. If you're new thank you for reading and don't forget to review!~Saiaino))