I do not own Sailor Moon, or any of it's Characters.
I created own Character: Sailor Star Striker.
USAGI
Seiya's face was the first thing I saw, when I opened the door, but I felt like fainting. Thank god Striker was there, catching me. Just hearing Seiya's voice made my heart ache.
Striker carried me to the Healer, with my four friends following behind. I looked at Striker's face, to see a frightened expression, but she was still beautiful.
She never left my side, while the Healer tended to my wound. My friends waited outside, but I felt oddly relieved to have Striker with me.
"Are you hurt anywhere else?", the Healer asked.
Striker looked at me with a knowing expression, and it took me a moment to realise, she saw my other injuries before in my bathroom.
"I have a few bruises on my chest", I replied embarassed.
The Healer looked me over, then gave me some ointment for the brusing, and some medicine for the pain.
As we walked out the door, we were greeted by four worried faces.
"What is going on?", Rei demanded.
"Just a few cuts and bruises, nothing major", I replied, trying to sound upbeat.
I don't want them worrying about me, and ruin their trip.
"We were worried about you", Minako sobbed wrapping her arms around me.
"I'm fine, but you guys should go have fun. I will be okay".
"Are you sure?", Ami asked.
"I promise to take care of her", Striker cut in before I could respond.
The Scouts looked at her unsure.
"Please go, and have fun", I pleaded.
The four Scouts hugged me, as I reassured them, then left. I hope they have fun, as they deserve it.
"Would you like me to take you back to your room?", Striker inquired.
"I'd like to go for a walk", I stated, though my body was telling me to rest.
"Follow me", Striker smiled.
She took my hand, and I followed her smiling.
SEIYA
It wasn't long before we found the Scouts, all with a look of concern on their faces.
"What's wrong?, Where is Usagi?", Yaten demanded to know.
When did she start caring?. Neither her or Taiki were big fans of Odango, but since she arrived, they all of a sudden seem to care.
"She is fine, just a little sore", Ami replied, trying her hardest to smile.
"We know Usagi can be a bit clumsy, but that wound looked awful, and she dosen't seem like the Usagi we knew on Earth", Taiki remarked.
"Usagi hasn't been her self for quite sometime", Rei started to explain. " I think the battle with Galaxia, really messed her up. She broke up with Mamo Chan, started wearing her hair different, and stays at home alot. Plus she is hardly ever late for school".
Did I hear her correctly?. Odango broke up with him. Is that why she seems so lost?.
"They will get back together, she just needs time", Ami stated, as if hearing my thoughts.
"She says they won't, but he is her future, and he always will be. She'll realise and come to her senses eventually", Rei added.
All the Scouts wore hopeful faces, except Minako. She caught me staring at her and looked away. She knows something, I thought, but before I could ask, the Scouts decided they wanted to see the Palace, then head into town. I wanted to find Odango, but knew I had to follow the Princess's orders, so we agreed to take them.
USAGI
As I stepped outside, the sunlight stung my eyes, making me squint. My head hurt, and I was a little tired, but the fresh air felt great.
The Palace glistened in the sunlight. It sits on a cliff, overlooking the Ocean, and the view was amazing.
"It's beautiful", I acknowleged happily.
Striker turned and faced me.
She was wearing Jeans, and a black singlet top. Her hair in a ponytail, and her eyes sparkled. Even her smile was perfect.
"Where would you like to go?. The Ocean?, into town?" she asked gently.
"I need to buy some clothes", I informed her shyly.
I really want to be as far away from Seiya as I could, but I also want to be with her. Hopefully she is having fun with the Scouts.
"Are you alright Princess?", Striker asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.
"I'm fine, and please call me Usagi".
"If that will make you happy, then okay Usagi, lets go".
She was still holding my hand, as we walked around the side of the Palace, through the garden, then out the gates. We followed the road, heading away from the ocean, which is edged with lush green trees. I could see large green fields, some bursting with bright coloured flowers, before noticing the town up ahead. It reminded me a little of Earth, with less lights, and less traffic.
We arrived in town, to see people everywhere. They all smiled, and waved at me, and I couldn't help but smile in return.
We entered a store, and I started picking out some items, that caught my eye. Striker tried her hardest to seem interested, but obviously shopping isn't her thing. She paid for the clothes, and I promised to pay her back, then we left.
We were almost back at the Palace, when my head started throbbing.
"Usagi", Striker whispered, brushing my hair out of my face.
I had forgotten to braid it.
"I'm okay, it only hurts a little", I half smiled.
"Here let me fix your hair", she grinned, moving to behind me.
Her fingers moved through my hair like lightning, but gentle.
"Do you have a name, or do I just call you Striker?".
"I have only ever been called Striker. It was the name on the necklace they found me with when I was a baby, but you can call me whatever you want".
"I will call you Striker, till I can think of something else to call you", I grinned.
Talking to her felt so natural.
Suddenly I heard voices behind us, and I knew who they were.
SEIYA
The Scouts seemed very excited to see our home, and Minako sure talks alot. We gave them a tour of the Palace, before heading outside.
We weren't far outside the gates, when I noticed two figures up ahead.
"Hey Usagi", Rei called.
As we got closer, I noticed Striker was doing Odango's hair. Jealousy hit me like a brick. Striker finished her hair, and as we came right to them, she placed herself between Odango and us.
"Where are you two heading", Yaten asked politely.
"Where are you going?", Striker asked back.
"Into town", Ami replied.
"We are heading back to the Palace, as we have done our shopping", Striker stated quite smug.
"You could still come with us?", I suggested hopefully.
"I have my orders Fighter, and you have yours. Usually I would want to trade, but I feel I have the more important one this time. She is very special, and besides, she wants to be with just me, isn't that right my little Usagi?", she beamed cocky.
I stared at her, with anger flowing through me.
I felt Taiki and Yaten at my side, and saw their bodies mimiking mine. I slapped that smug look off her face, and just as she went to return the favor, Odango stepped between us, with her back facing me.
"I want to go with Striker", she cried.
Her voice was strained, and I could tell she was trying not to cry.
Striker lowered her hand and looked at Odango, who was holding Striker's face.
"Please", Odango pleaded.
"As you wish", Striker replied taking Odango's hand, and leading her away.
I watched them walk away, noticing Striker had her arm around Odango's shoulder.
"You shouldn't have hit her", Taiki noted.
"She deserved it", Yaten laughed.
I turned and looked at them, and couldn't help but smile.
"Is she always like that?", Makoto asked.
"She can be worse", Yaten replied.
"I can't believe Usagi would rather be around her, than us", Rei groaned.
"Usagi told me Striker is gorgeous, but I didn't believe her till now", Minako announced smiling.
I gave her a disapproving look, as did Yaten.
"What", she shrugged.
People have often made reference to Striker's looks, and even I had to admit she isn't ugly. But hearing Minako say Odango thinks she is gorgeous, hurt me emotionally.
We decide to keep going, but I was more determined than ever, that I would see Odango, and get answers.
USAGI
I leant into Striker's chest, on the way back to the Palace. I was thankful she was holding me, cause I probably would have collapsed.
She led me into the garden, and we sat under a tree.
"Why did you talk to Seiya like that?", I asked nervously.
"I am sorry if I upset you, but those three act like they run the joint, and I finally had my chance to get one up on them. Plus I really don't like Seiya. I really am sorry".
I looked into her eyes, and could tell she was been honest.
"They are are friends of mine, or at least were", I started to say, but couldn't through the tears now streaming down my face.
Had I made Seiya hate me?. What Striker said to her, and Seiya hitting her. Striker was only doing what I wanted, but it still hurts.
"I promise, I will try to be nice to them from now on, but if they start on me, I will try for your sake", Striker sobbed.
I hadn't noticed she was crying.
"Thank you", I whispered, putting my arm through hers, and resting my head on her shoulder.
We sat in silence for a while, neither one of us knowing what to say.
"You look tired. Lets go inside, and I promise tomorrow we will have fun", Striker spoke warmly, standing and holding out her hand
I took her hand, and stood following her lead.