I must apologize for taking so long to get this chapter out. I had the worst case, EVER, of writer's block for this story. But it's okay...inspiration has come once again to Luna and its time for a happy dance since I've updated...even though you may hate me by the end of this chapter...gomen.
Once again...I do not own Sailor Moon or any characters thereof...they rightfully belong to Takeuchi-san.
Important words to
remember-
Gomen ne- I'm sorry
Iie- No
Aishiteru- I love you
Daijōbu- Are you okay/I'm okay
Itai- It hurts
Mezameru- Wake up
Onegai- Please
Kami-sama- God
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Chapter Nine
"STAR GENTLE UTERUS!"
Melli stopped short as a sphere of pink light formed from the stranger's outstretched hand. Melli briefly wondered where this person came from as the light headed for Captain Beaufort and Usagi.
"What is that?" Clemency asked as both women shielded their eyes from the intense light. The two women stood in silence as the watched the orb of light plow into the sword wielding man as throw him away from Usagi's collapsed form.
"Oh, my Lord," Clemency said softly, covering her mouth with her hand, her brown eyes wide.
Melli lowered her hand as the light faded. She quickly finished her way to the blonde on the ground. She dropped the pitchfork as she knelt by the young woman and placed a hand upon her shoulder. Clemency rushed to Seiya's side to make sure the raven haired man was alright.
"Are you alright, Usagi?" Melli asked, looking down at the blonde with worried blue eyes and concern written all over her face.
Usagi blinked a couple of times, as if trying to process what had happened. 'Did I just hear Sailor Star Maker? It couldn't have been.'
Just then, another person came and knelt next to Usagi, speaking in a very familiar voice.
"Daijōbu, Usagi-chan?"
Melli looked up in surprise as the sudden appearance of the young, blue haired woman. 'Where did she come from?' She thought to herself. 'She is dressed most strangely. Blue hair? She must know Usagi, she's speaking her language.'
Usagi blinked her sapphire eyes as the familiar face. "Ami-chan?" She asked carefully. She was almost certain that the blow to the head was making her hallucinate.
"Hai, atashi desu," (Yes, it's me)Ami said, tears running down her face.
"Ami-chan!" Usagi cried, launching herself at her blue haired friend. "Kami-sama! Sore ha de aru! Watashi ha watashi ga koto o souzou shi te i ta koto o kangae ta! Sore ha imi suru….." (Thank God! It is you! I thought I was imagining things! That means…….)
Usagi pulled away from Ami and turned towards Seiya, who was now, thanks to Clemency and Maker, in a sitting position. She got up and went to the injured, raven haired man.
"Daijōbu, Seiya-koi?" She asked, kneeling down to look into his indigo eyes.
"Hai, Odango, daijōbu desu," he said as he raised a hand to her face. They stayed like that for a moment before Usagi stood again and faced the tall Starlight that saved her life.
"Maker, sēbingu no tame watashi, arigatō gozaimasu." (For saving me, thank you.) She bowed deeply, expressing her gratitude in both words and actions.
Maker's normally hard, violet eyes softened as she watched the blonde haired woman rise, the tears spilling from her sapphire eyes. A small smile graces the auburn haired woman's lips as she took a step forward and embraced the shorter woman.
Both Ami and Seiya were shocked at this action from the normally cold and analytical Starlight. Usagi was as equally shocked, but recovered quickly and slipped her arms around the tall woman's bare mid-drift, retuning the much needed hug.
Clemency spied something golden in the grass a few feet away. She walked over and reached down to pick up the gilded object. She looked at it and then whispered something to Melli. The other woman looked down at the object in Clemency's hand.
Taking the brooch from Clemency, Melli held it up so it caught the sunlight. She was amazed at the complexity of the object, since she had only caught a brief glimpse of it before. The nine colored gems surrounding the heart shaped golden crystal glittered in the late morning light. She ran her fingers over the front. It felt like nothing she had ever felt before. It made her feel warm and safe.
Melli walked over to Usagi, who was now standing in between Seiya and the tall, scantily clad woman. Color came to Melli's cheeks as she glanced at the auburn haired woman. She stopped in front of Usagi and held the brooch out to her.
The blonde haired girl smiled as she took the brooch from Melli's hand. "Arigatō, Melli-san. Kore wa watashi no tomodachi, Misuno Ami desu to kore wa Seiya no tomodachi, Sailor Star Maker desu." She said, introducing the two new people in the yard. "Ami-chan, Maker, kore wa Sorenson Melli-san to Clemency-san desu" (Thank you, Melli. This is my friend Mizuno Ami and this is Seiya's friend Sailor Star Maker.)(Ami, Maker, this is Melli Sorenson and Clemency)
"It is nice to meet you," Ami said in accented English, bowing.
"Likewise," Melli said, surprised when the blue haired girl spoke.
No one noticed Captain Beaufort, who stood, sword in hand and walked towards Usagi, who had her back to him.
"Usagi-chan, watashi ha sore ga kiten ni iku jikan de aru koto o kangaeru," (I think it is time to go home) Ami said, smiling at her blonde haired friend.
"Hai, watashi ha sō kange-" (Yes, I think so-) Usagi suddenly stopped mid-sentence, her eyes widened.
"Tsukino-san?" Maker asked as she touched the shorter woman on the shoulder. Her violet eyes spied a sift movement behind Usagi.
"You should have killed me when you had the chance," A voice sneered from behind Usagi.
Seiya, Ami and Maker whipped around and saw Captain Beaufort smirking behind Usagi, his hand on the hilt of the sword. It took them a second to realize just where exactly the rest of the sword was.
Usagi gasped as the legs gave out as she started to fall. "Itai……." She whispered as a tear fell down her face.
"Odango!" Seiya cried, both him and Melli reached for the falling Usagi. Maker grabbed the brown haired man and pried his fingers from the hilt of the sword before he could do any more damage.
"Looks like I made a grave mistake not using my full powers on you," The tall Starlight said, contempt in her low voice.
"Kami-sama! Usagi-chan!" Ami cried, kneeling next to Melli, She looked down at her closest friend, tears flowing from her eyes. She watched helplessly as Melli and Seiya lifted Usagi in a sitting position long enough for Clemency to slowly pull the sword from Usagi's stomach.
Blood quickly soaked the waist of Usagi's dress and stained the ground beneath her. Ami pressed her hands against Usagi's stomach, trying to staunch the flow of blood. She glanced at Seiya, her eyes filled with panic.
"Seiya! Watashi-tachi ha nani o suru okonatte iru ka? Watashi-tachi no jishin no jikan ni, watashi-tachi ha kanojo o tasukeru koto ga deki nai!" (Seiya! What are we going to do? Even in our own time, we cannot help her!) Ami said frantically.
Maker looked down at the bleeding blonde. She felt hope leave her heart as fast as the blood left Usagi's pale body. Her grip tightened on Captain Beaufort's arm as tears escaped from her violet eyes.
"Seiya………gomen ne……"Usagi said, wincing in pain, her voice quiet. Tears streamed from Melli's sky blue eyes as she watched the scene in front of her.
Usagi reached a hand towards Seiya. He took it gently in his and brought it to his lips. "Daijōbu, Odango," he murmured into the back of her pale hand. "Ore-tachi ha Healer shi ni eru. Kanojo ha tasuku rareru. Kami-sama, Odango, Ore-tachi to no taizai……ore to no taizai." (It's okay, Odango. We'll get you to Healer. She'll be able to help. God, Odango, stay with us…..stay with me.)
A faint smile played across Usagi's bloodless lips only to replaced quickly by a grimace of pain.
"Seiya…….watashi no koi…..atashi ha watashi-tachi ga kore no yō niyori ōku no jikan o issho ni tsukaie nakatta koto o zanen de aru….." (Seiya, my love, I am sorry we weren't able to spend more time together like this…..) She said slowly, between gasps. "Ami-chan, gomen ne……" her eyes slowly closed, her bright sapphire orbs grew dull.
"Seiya…..aishitereu….."
Melli held a hand to her mouth, trying to hold back her sobs. All watched in silence as Usagi closed her eyes for the last time.
"Usagi! Usagi! Mezameru! Usagi!" Seiya started yelling frantically. "Odango! Kami-sama, onegai……..onegai, Usagi! Onegai……ore o nokoshi te ha ike nai!" (Please……Don't leave me!) Tears ran down his face as he clutched her small, lifeless hand in his. His grief was strong and could be easily heard in his voice as he called to her.
Ami sobbed into her blood stained hands. Maker felt her heart break as tears fell down her face. Clemency's sobs could be heard throughout the yard.
"Iie……" Seiya whispered, the tears flowed freely from his indigo eyes as he looked down at the lifeless blonde. A silver white orb of light appeared just above Usagi's chest. As it faded, the Silver Crystal appeared, floating just above her. Ami cried even harder upon seeing it.
"Iie……." Seiya shook his head in disbelief. "IIE!" He screamed into the morning sky.
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-Hides from flying objects being hurled at her- Gomen gomen gomen! I had to! You'll understand when you see the next chapter...which is already in progress, so it won't take nearly as long! I promise! Don't kill me or you won't know what happens next!
Ja ne!
Luna
