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Chapter 7- Sleeping Away the Yesterday

"Can I call her now?" He asked the petrified little girl. She sat on the bench next to him as she stared at her little shoes. "They must be worried about you."

She shook her head. "You promise that that's what you see?"

He understood that she did not trust him. Her innocent mind had seen too much deceit and she had made decisions far beyond her age. "I can't promise that. It still depends on your decisions, Chibi-Usa."

"I've made mine and you see that Usagi will help me, right?" Her bright eyes sparkled with conviction.

To explain something as complex as what he saw to a little girl was not in his plans today. He had not seen the girls for a few months now and he hardly used the number that was transcribed in his memory. The flash this morning had left him mangled though; before this strange meeting, he did not know who this girl with bright red eyes and bushy pink hair was. He had seen their meeting, though, on the bench where he now lived a little outside of the main city. Ever since his move, his powers had become dormant so he couldn't ignore the importance of the sudden image.

"It doesn't exactly work like that." He answered her. "I haven't used my powers for a while now and they already had weakened. The image I saw when I touched your hand was Usagi in a place overlooking a crystal tower. You're telling me that if Usagi is there, she is there to help you."

"I know that place and Usagi can't go there without me." Chibi-Usa crossed her arms.

"Just like you knew where to find me?" He asked trying to understand her motives.

"Urawa, you've lived here for ages, of course I knew where to find you." Chibi-Usa grew alert. She knew she wasn't supposed to be revealing anything of that nature. The way he was eyeing her, she knew that she had over-stepped her bounds.

"I've just moved here, Chibi-Usa." Urawa had assumed that Ami had told Chibi-Usa about him.

"I know, I mean, I," There was no good excuse to undo what he had heard. She thought of using her Luna-P when suddenly he grabbed her hand.

"I won't tell anyone. I understand secrets. Now let me call Ami. You can't take the train all by yourself this late at night." Urawa let her hand go once she relaxed.

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Ami watched the trees in a blur as Mamoru drove surpassing the speed limits. She tried to focus on the scenery passing by because she was extremely nervous to see Urawa. His phone call was not expected, especially when they hadn't contacted each other in many months. At first, she thought that she would call him every day but the battle with Metallia broke her conviction and changed her mind. It was better to achieve her goals and let him reach his and then if they reconnected, nothing would make her happier.

Hearing his voice on her cell phone was natural even after their distance; however, she was going to hang-up when he caught her attention by mentioning Chibi-Usa. She was just as confused as the girls when she told them. It was a relief to some instant finding Chibi-Usa in no immediate danger but Urawa wouldn't reveal why Chibi-Usa had sought him out or even knew about him.

Ami wished he had called her under better circumstances because while her heart had started beating faster, her mind flashed warning signs of a trap. Metallia had used his image to fool her before, so just to be cautious; she had told the girls to stay behind. If there was going to be a battle tonight, she would not let her friends fall into the trap this time. Luna had come, though, and she was asleep in the back seats. It was a relief to see Luna asleep without concern for a change.

The first thing she saw was a pink blob on a bench; then her heart jumped upon seeing Urawa. He had not changed. His neatly combed chestnut hair, his ironed white shirt and his stiff posture were just as Ami had remembered him.

With heavy steps she reached where Mamoru was now gathering the sleeping Chibi-Usa in his arms. Exchanging a few words with Urawa, Mamoru took Chibi-Usa back to the car.

"Your hair is a little longer," Urawa caught Ami off-guard but she smiled. "It looks nice."

"Thanks. It's been a while, hasn't it?" Ami held her arm with her right hand.

Urawa nodded, "You didn't call?"

At first Ami felt hurt at the accusation but then recalled all the events that had happened since they had last seen each other. Metallia had used him against her and it had cost her everything. Ever since then, she had a feeling that he had foreseen what had happened. Despite her nature, Ami was pouting. "You didn't call me either, until today."

He smiled dumbly but then remembered what had brought them together. "Something has happened again?"

Ami suddenly remembered too and nodded.

"I'll come back to Tokyo with you, try to help." Urawa had never spoken with more conviction than he had now but Ami shook her head.

"It's too dangerous, Urawa."

"It's about Usagi, isn't it?" Urawa had gathered that much from Chibi-Usa's visit.

Ami eyed him suspiciously then looked back at Mamoru's car where he waited patiently. "What did Chibi-Usa come here for?" The question led her to her second one. "How does she know you?"

"I'm not sure myself. I had a vision that I was supposed to meet her." He paused thoughtfully. "She knew about my visions and wanted my help." Urawa tried to bypass her gaze because he didn't want to answer questions about which he had promised secrecy to Chibi-Usa. "Let me come with you. I'll even stay out of your way." He held her hand but she held her hand towards her.

"It's not that. It's really too dangerous there. If something happened to you during..." Ami didn't finish her thought, "Let's just say, it's hard enough worrying about Usagi and Chibi-Usa right now."

Urawa noticed how her skin gleamed under the street lights, even though her lips were pursed and her forehead was creased in worry. "You won't have to worry about me." Ami seemed unconvinced, "Ami-chan, you seem to forget that I'm not completely defenceless either." He held her hand again and this time it seemed that he had pierced the barrier she was holding on to because she didn't resist.

He took in a deep breath because he had not been ready for the next part. It happened way too fast, knocking the air within his chest. It was raining hard and difficult to decipher what he was seeing. Four costumed girls showing battle scars knelt down with linked arms. They seemed to be protecting whatever it was in the middle. That's when he noticed a stream of blood escaping the circle they had made, and then saw Ami's tear-stained cheeks and moist eyes. Finally glimmering in between their bodies was a mass of dirty blond strands of hair.

Coming out of the trance was a blessing as Ami's eyes were set on his, waiting with patience and concern. "Let's go to Usagi."

Ami understood clearly that Urawa had seen Usagi's future and although he didn't explain, she knew that it could not have been pleasant. She followed him towards the car and Urawa briefly told them what he saw; Ami was sure he left out the details. Ami's protests were overlooked and then it did not take long for Mamoru to step on the gas, waking up Luna.

As much as Ami thought, she could not put herself in Mamoru's place. It was hard enough for her to calm the worry in her heart but to be in love with someone whose entire existence was in constant danger had to be harder. That was another reason she did not want Urawa to be near her as she didn't want Urawa to experience that kind of pain. Maybe this was the reason Rei kept Yuichiro at arm's length also.

Ami gazed at the sleeping Chibi-Usa whose head rested in her lap while she continued sleeping in the back seat of Mamoru's car. Her eyes matched Luna's once in a while but neither spoke. Luna sat perched at the opposite end while Urawa turned to look at her once in a while. She knew neither wanted to interrupt Mamoru's focus.

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On the chance that Usagi was in danger, Mamoru had a one track mind; his only mission was to save her. A world without him or everyone was acceptable but a world without Usagi; it was unimaginable. Once as the prince of Earth, he was responsible for the fate of this planet but how could he be relied upon when it was Usagi who loved his planet more than he loved it.

He turned the corner for Usagi's house and slammed the breaks harshly, ignoring the comfort of his sleeping passengers who now awoke with a start. Ami had instinctively shielded Chibi-Usa who continued in her slumber. She probably had not slept peacefully for days.

His eyes focused in on a blond mass curled up into a tiny ball in front of Tsukino residence. Panic rose in him as scenarios played their part in his mind. He hoped she wasn't hurt and her family was safely inside. The concern was boiling over and turning into fury with questions blaring in his mind as he got out of the car slamming the door. He was thankful of Urawa who told Ami and Luna to stay back.

Each step he took towards the unaware blond, his anger melted and worry took over. He calmly crouched right in front of the foetal Usagi. He touched her shoulder as he softly called out to her. Positive sign was that she was breathing but apparently he had disturbed her slumber. She lifted her head; tension creased her face then rubbed her eyes and yawned while stretching awake. Blue eyes finally settled on him, then her surroundings confusedly.

"Usagi, are you okay?" He asked removing his hands off her shoulders. It was such classic Usagi move to wake up without a worry or thought; his anger ceased. After her brief confusion, the events of the day dawned on her.

She sat up straighter and nodded "Chibi Usa?"

"Sleeping in the car." He pointed back to the car. "So you were waiting for her outside. That's not safe, Usagi."

But Usagi was not paying any attention to his words as her squinted sights were set on something beyond him. He turned to see the object of her focus but behind him was just his red car.

"I know," She looked at him blankly. "I just thought that she might not come inside."

"That doesn't make it safe, Usagi. You've seen how dangerous the world is, then," Mamoru didn't bother finishing his sentence as he no longer had Usagi's attention. Her sights were once again squinted at something beyond him. He sighed and then turned his head to see what Usagi was looking at. All he saw Urawa's turned figured and Ami talking to him in his red car.

"That's Urawa, our friend." Mamoru had Usagi's attention again but he no longer felt the need to give her the safety talk. "Go inside and sleep now." He immediately felt a pull as he tried to stand up. Usagi held his hand and he helped her stand up and watched her turn to leave but she froze.

"Is something wrong?" Mamoru asked very softly. With a huge breath, she turned around to face him again.

"You lied to me." Her sights were at her shoes so he couldn't understand the measure of her accusation. He waited. "I saw our pictures. Me with the girls, you and me. We do know each other."

Of course they knew each other; all this was an act. He had to justify his decision internally again. The reason he was staying away from Usagi was to protect her. The nightmares seemed to occur less when he didn't see her and she had to be kept away from the Black Moon Clan, which meant away from the scouts. Besides, this decision would hurt his Usako, but Usagi didn't know the friendship and love that Usako experienced.

"I didn't lie. We don't know each other." He paused when she finally looked in his eyes; tears forming but he looked away. "We did know each other but now we don't. You don't remember any of us."

"But-

"Even before, when you did remember me, we had stopped speaking to each other so it doesn't really matter who knew who." Mamoru knew it had to be like a bandage ripping off.

"Then tell me why. What had happened that we stopped talking to each other because the way I feel, it can't be," Suddenly she caught her breath and stopped talking. Mamoru wondered if she cared for him or if previous memories had resurfaced. Either way, it was still going to hurt them both.

"Stop looking at me all confused. You know this better than I do." Usagi yelled at him snapping him out of the dazed look. "We were going out right?" Mamoru didn't answer. "I saw pictures of us, we were. Then why are we like this now?"

"I don't care enough to explain it. Just drop it and go back inside." Mamoru answered as sternly as possible. Every cell in his body was carefully held back because he wanted nothing more than to grab her, kiss her, and comfort her.

"What is the reason that you can't tell me?" Usagi hands were in balls of fist. "I can handle it. I just want to know."

"Feelings changed, Usagi." Mamoru replicated Usagi's fists. He wondered if Ami and Urawa were looking at them from the window because he wished for some interruption.

"Yours did, right?" A tear streaked down her cheek. It was strange, no matter what form or identity they took, it seemed like he would always be pulled to her. He knew he would love Usagi no matter what universe they existed in because in every form, she shined the brightest.

"Mamoru, your feelings changed, right? Because even having forgotten everything, the dreams I have, I know my feelings haven't changed for you, Endymion." She had taken a risk, Mamoru could tell from her hitched voice and shocked eyes that her confession was unintentional but it unveiled the reason for her emotions. He knew exactly what dreams she had been having; they were not dreams at all but she was remembering their past lives. He wondered how much she had remembered and whether she had seen her kingdom and life fall in front of Beryl.

"You're right, Usagi. They're just that," Saying the words, made them feel so real and he couldn't believe that he had to say them. He knew that he couldn't keep doing this anymore; the intermittent pain multiplied exponentially each time. The only hope he had for not giving up was the hope that the dreams would stop and he could go back to his Usako. He couldn't help but wonder what he would do if they never stopped or if Usagi never regained her memories. "They're just dreams." He knew he was crushing her. If he could hurt her like that then he must be the worst evil to walk the Earth.

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"Any progress, my brother?" Prince Demando's eyes sparkled like icicles in their dark stony lair. As custom, he sat in his throne room facing the hologram portrait of the queen of Crystal Tokyo.

"Esmeraude has put a plan in motion. It won't be long, your highness." Sapphire answered letting a little bitterness seep through. He didn't remember how their clan had reached this point but he knew that they were too invested in this war to step back. Although the two were brothers, Sapphir hadn't felt a brotherly connection for a while now. Their goal had always been to convince the people of Crystal Tokyo to denounce their lifestyle and their queen. It had never been to get the silver crystal and prevent Crystal Tokyo from emerging. Sapphir knew that somewhere they had lost their way as his brother blindly followed the Wiseman.

"Saphhir, my brother, I really wish you wouldn't address me like that." The Prince's eyes were soft and caring but Sapphir's judgemental eyes stubbornly bore into his brother. "I understand that this may be a hard time for you as the sisters chose to leave our family, I understand that you were quite close to the elder sister." The prince got down from his throne hoping to comfort his strayed brother. Even in this darkness, the prince shined. Sapphir bowed coldly taking his leave halting the prince's steps forward.

"My loyalties are always with our clan, not with outsiders, Brother." He turned around and started his long walk out of the throne room. "I wish yours were too."

Prince Demando felt the weight of the sting in Sappir's words. This was not the first time that Sapphir had shown his distrust for the Wiseman but Prince Demando knew that his brother would never betray him. What Sapphir didn't understand was that the Wiseman had enough energy to fulfil all their goals. Taking over when the future queen was vulnerable was the perfect game.

"Your brother doubts your intentions?" It was disturbing how the Wiseman always appeared out of a thin film of smoke. Prince Demando often wondered what was behind the cloaked figure and the hooded face. Although he needed Wiseman to execute his plans, he did not trust him more than he had to but Sapphir didn't understand that.

"No, he doesn't doubt me." The young prince assumed his throne again. "What information do you have? Anything useful?"

"Although, so far our tactics have failed, there has been progress. The future's changing." Wiseman's clouded projection sphere flashed just as a flash under the hood but the prince missed that. His eyes were focused on the hologram of the beautiful queen; a mesmerized smile on his face.

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