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Chapter Seven – Elysian

Mamoru woke up lying on the dusty ground. Dirt had managed to find its way into his mouth and as he spat it out he saw Usagi lying on the floor motionless. Looking around he noticed they were on a flat concrete ground. There was a columned pathway that seemed to lead to a large building in front of them. They were surrounded by large trees and big bushes with bees buzzing about and butterflies landing on beautiful red flowers. Forcing himself up, he made his way to Usagi. He wasn't sure what to do. Shaking her to wake up Usagi slowly opened her eyes and focused her blue eyes on Mamoru's and allowed him to help her get up.

'Where are we?' Usagi wrapped her arms around her waist and started to walk towards the pathway.

'I don't know but I feel like I have been here before….Usa I think we're in Elysian' Usagi turned round and walked up to Mamoru.

'How did we get here, I don't remember anything since the last battle' Mamoru flinched at the memory. He hadn't had time to process the events of their last battle. To be honest he was scared. For the first time in his life he wondered what would happen to his relationship with his Usako. The more he thought about it the more he realised how much time had passed since he had returned from America. They were less than three years away from Crystal Tokyo being formed and their relationship seemed to be hanging by a thread. What made things worse for him was the feeling that Demande had wormed his way into Usagi's affections and he was the true cause of it. It sickened him to the core when he thought about the very man who had almost destroyed their future home.

'I think we should go that way' Usagi pointed towards the pathway. She was wearing a short flowing pink dress and white trainers. She looked so fragile and weak that it took all of Mamoru's self-control not to grab her close to him. Absentmindedly Mamoru followed Usagi's lead. As they walked through the pathway Usagi smiled at all the roses.

'I think you're right, this place is your home' Mamoru nodded as he saw the Temple of Dreams ahead.

'Do you think Helios sent for us?' Mamoru shook his head.

'I don't think he is here, I don't think we'll see him until Chibiusa is with us' Usagi nodded but said nothing. No emotion crossed her face which worried Mamoru.

'Let's go inside….' Usagi walked up the twenty steps towards the square built white temple. As they went inside they saw a large torch infrastructure filled with bright burning flames in the middle. They were in a hallway but there were no doors that led off to anywhere.

'This is strange, it's like an empty box' Usagi wanted to touch the burning flames but resisted. It came upon Mamoru suddenly. This feeling of realisation washed all over him as he came to understand why they may be here. There was no one around to interrupt them. No villains, no Senshi or parents, just the two of them. He knew this was the time to sort things out, in the Temple of Dreams where they can reveal their feelings towards each other and try and rescue the dreams they shared between them. It was a place that was only for the King of the Earth to visit at one time during the Silver Millennium but became inaccessible when Metalia and Beryl had corrupted them all.

'Usako, I think we need to talk…..' Usagi stiffened but then turned around. Mamoru was dressed in all black from his shoes to his tight shirt that revealed the muscles that were starting to come through. Usagi cursed herself for her weakness for him.

'Usa, it's been a few years that we have been apart, I know that what you have been through has been difficult' Usagi snorted which stopped Mamoru from carrying on.

'You know it's been difficult? I don't think you really understand Mamoru' Mamoru hated it when she used his name like that with no endearments. He realised that Usagi had been holding back her feelings, they needed to sort things out and here was a good place to start. The two lovers didn't know that they were being watched.


'It was such a good idea to shut the doors off, they can't walk away from each other' Selene smiled but Endymion remained serious.

'I hope he doesn't muck this up, he needs to man up and take responsibility, she'll need him for once rather than her having to save him all the time' Selene chuckled.

'You only helped me once Selene so that doesn't count, let's be honest, it was to your advantage you coming to see me every night' Selene went bright red.

'I never heard you complain!' Endymion now chuckled.

'And why would I….I was always with the woman I loved' Selene blushed.

'I just hope Mamoru develops the same burning passion, that's the only way they will survive'.

'Will we talk to them?' Endymion shook his head.

'I don't think that's a good idea, there is no need for them to meet us is there?' Selene went silent.

'I want to meet Usagi….she is so much like me' Endymion sighed.

'We will see, let's wait and see what happens here'.


Mamoru watched Usagi as she walked towards the flames leaving only her back as his view.

'All the battles I have had to fight, from Beryl all the way to Galaxia, it was always me left standing. It was always me that had to live out the nightmares of those battles. It was me that truly bore the scars but none of you took any notice. I watched everyone I love die and leave me, depend upon me to save them, to bring them back. None of you knew the pain I went through to get you all back. I suffered to the point of insanity with no one there to rescue me. Mamo-chan sometimes I need someone to save me in the end. There will come a time when I can't do it anymore….' Usagi started to shake and Mamoru knew she was starting to cry from the small sobs he heard.

'After our last battle with Galaxia I thought that maybe we could have a few years of living normal, you know, just hanging out and being friends. Laughing, crying, partying and just having fun like normal people but then you all left without a word. I knew I couldn't say anything because I am not selfish like that, I love you guys but when you all decided to leave it made me feel like none of you cared and that's when I lost faith in you guys….' Usagi turned round to see Mamoru folding his arms.

'I know you hate Demande and to be truthful what he did was wrong but he didn't do the real damage did he?' Mamoru sighed and shook his head.

'So where do we go from here Mamo-chan because I am just so tired of it all now….' Mamoru instantly went up to Usagi and hugged her tightly.

'You're right, we did leave you and that was wrong. I guess we all just thought that since Crystal Tokyo was coming then maybe we had time to do as much as we could. We neglected our responsibilities. The battle with Galaxia affected all of us; I can't imagine that it wouldn't have some sort of affect. They all love you Usako, I think they feel guilty about it all and now they don't know how to make it up to you' Usagi nodded and then backed away from Mamoru.

'We need to talk about Pluto….' Usagi waited for Mamoru to speak.

'I don't love Pluto and never will. I respect her and that is it. She probably has one of the hardest responsibilities and she does it alone protecting and warning us all. If she has feelings for me those feelings are not as strong as her loyalty to you and to our future Kingdom. She also loves Chibiusa too much to lose her and her responsibilities as a fellow Senshi has given her a new hope'. Usagi nodded.

'I know, it's just the way she looked at you when we were in the future, I guess I have always been insecure, sometimes I don't think you actually love me. It's like you stay because you feel obligated too' Mamoru bit back his remark of calling her crazy. This wasn't the time to insult her deeply ingrained feelings.

'I love you more than life itself, I just find it hard to voice those feelings…yes maybe in our past I was vocal, maybe even poetic about my love for you but that is not the man I am now. You must admit you are different to your past-self, you were never Sailor Moon all those years ago. Being Sailor Moon has changed you, hardened you more than I think even Queen Serenity was. You see the real grit of things in life now but you're still always smiling as if the sun was out even when there is a storm. I miss that girl and I know it's because I didn't stand by your side when you needed me most. I am sorry Usa, I promise with my life I will never do that to you again. I love you and will love you with an everlasting love that transcends time. No matter what happens to us I know our love will always force us to be together again'. Usagi was crying openly now as she fell back into Mamoru's arms. As they held each other a bright light engulfed both of them turning them into Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion.

'I think I understand now. My life has always been safe and warm with you. You are my strength Serenity and together we will build a society filled with happiness. I also know that it is time that I start protecting you more and start preparing myself to become King'. Serenity looked up lovingly towards Endymion.

'As long as I am with you I know I will always be happy' Endymion bent his head towards Serenity and kissed her. It started off sweet but soon turned more passionate.


They were soon consumed by each other not caring where they were. Selene looked on happy while Endymion was more reserved.

'I think when they come back here for the birth that will be the time we will need to speak with them' Selene nodded.

'It won't be long now, I think the Senshi have been returned to earth with a new spirit' Endymion sighed.

'They'll need this new spirit with this enemy, he will destroy them but there is hope, there is still hope'.


Hi Guys,

I am back with another update :) Thanks to all those reading the story I hope it hasn't been too disappointing. I struggled writing this a little so I am not sure how quickly I will get the next update up. There is only a few chapters left and the next chapter will start to pick up in pace as they will face off with Jasper now. There will be a character death in the next chapter as well so just a little heads up. I am slowly writing up a new story and taking my time on it as it is based on the Silver Millennium. I am abit stuck on the sequel to 'Tears of Selene but I am sure I will get it going soon.

Will see you guys soon :)