Pride
White - Usagi's Sunny Day
"Because eventually, love will win"
Usagi bilnked hard. The sun was shining almost too brightly. The way it reflected off the white sand was starting to make her eyes hurt. Aside form that, she was happy. It was a beautiful summer day, made all the more beautiful by the fact that she was surrounded by her friends. Usagi sat up on her beach blanket and rummaged through her bag for a pair of sunglasses.
A squeal of joy somewhere behind her caught Usagi's attention instead. She turned around to see Hotaru giggling loudly as prepared to launch a kite.
"Run, Papa! Run! Faster!"
Haruka definitely took her daughter's commands to heart. She took off like the wind and the kite soared to the sky. It was amazing... right up until the point there Haruka slipped and landed face first in the surf. Michiru looked concerned until Haruka waved a weak "thumbs up" in the air. After that there was nothing but laugher at Haruka's wounded pride, and Hotaru's loud requests for her papa to do it all again.
Up ahead, Makoto had already laid out the blanket and unpacked the picnic basket. Usagi watched as Ami put down her medical text and hurried over to help with cutting some fruit. If Makoto's hand lingered a little too long after passing Ami some strawberries, then Ami was definitely not complaining. They worked side by side in harmony. The soft smiles that bloomed whenever those two stole glances at each other caused one to appear on Usagi's face as well.
The gentle love between Ami and Mako was matched by the ferocity between Rei and Minako. Their game of beach volleyball was quickly getting out of hand. They seemed to be egging each other on to new levels of athletic talent. Even though she had seen it before, Usagi was still amazed by Minako's grace as she flipped over to return Rei's pinpoint accurate serve. Not to be outdone, Rei hammered the poor ball back to the opposite side of the court. The game got more intense as it went on. The way those two were playing, one would think they were playing for an Olympic gold medal or something.
They both seemed to be having a good time at least. Usagi knew that Rei and Minako wouldn't have things any other way.
She then shifted her gaze to Mamoru. He was working hard to set up the barbecue. He wiped the sweat off his forehead as he blew on the embers. His handsome face was decorated with streaks of black. Usagi sighed happily as she looked at the love of her life.
She then laughed as Rei noticed Mamoru's difficulties and strode over to take charge. Rei plopped down next to Mamoru and took over the fire. Minako smoothly gathered up Rei's hair and tied it into a ponytail for her.
Usagi waved Mamoru over and scooted over on the blanket to make room for him.
Seeing her friends all together like this was a bit overwhelming. It was like witnessing a miracle. Usagi sighed and buried her face into her Mamo-chan's white shirt as soons as he sat down.
"Usako, are you alright?"
Usagi smiled up at her own true love.
"Look at everyone. I'm so happy right now I can't stand it. Life is beautiful."
Life could also be difficult at times. Being Sailor Senshi aside, she knew just how much her friends had all gone through to get here. Days like these, it made all the fights and sacrifices worthwhile. Even at the worst of times, Usagi never had any doubt days like these would come around.
Because eventually, love will win.
A.N.
Well, that's the end of our series today. Happy Pride everyone!
Thank you all for reading
Cheers,
-Drifter and tiffanywillow.
