Dark Kingdom 64
She increasingly disliked the unfamiliar silence. Neither Mamoru nor she had made any sound since Diamond was thrown out.
She was alone with him. In his flat.
Each time they visited here they had grown closer.
Would that also be the case now?
How automatically her mind recalled what had just happened. As if on command, her abdomen tingled and she shifted restlessly on the sofa.
Mamoru didn't seem to register it, after all he had gone back to his newspaper.
Couldn't he at least look up for a moment?
Usagi straightened her back, crossed her legs and tried to put on a seductive facial expression.
With her luck, and especially her inexperience, she will likely look like she's having a stroke.
Sighing, she straightened her skirt, but leaned too far forward and finally lost her grip thanks to the crossed legs.
Squeaking loudly, she slipped off the couch and fell painfully on her bottom.
"What is that supposed to be?", Mamoru helpfully extended his hand to pull her back on her feet.
Great, you want to look sexy for once and instead turn into a complete idiot.
She avoided his amused look. The erotic mood was completely destroyed. With the corners of her mouth twisted, Usagi definitely ticked off the last glimmer of hope for a possible hot night.
Although the night was almost over anyway, as a look from the huge panorama festivals revealed. The distant horizon was already turning a dark magenta.
What time was it? The busy everyday life would certainly start again soon. The usual rush hour on Tokyo's streets with all commuters, employees and students.
"Damn it!" Usagi fell like scales from her eyes. She looked around hurriedly. Wasn't there a clock somewhere in this huge apartment?
"Just before half past five.", Mamoru replied calmly. He didn't let the panic bother him.
Why also? After all, he didn't have to go to school.
"If my mother doesn't find me in my bed at half past seven, all hell breaks out.", Usagi tried to explain, frantically picking up her few things.
"Half past seven?", Mamoru raised his eyebrows.
She knew exactly what he was referring to.
"I like to sleep late."
"Do you think it's a good idea to just go to school like that?" ,he asked.
Usagi stopped moving, staring at him more than blankly.
"Sapphire is not stupid. He has his backers everywhere, probably one is already ready in front of your parents' house.", Mamoru explained.
"And what do you think I should do now?" To be honest, she was far more worried about her family. Under no circumstances should they be drawn into it. It was bad enough that Naru was stuck so deep in this dark swamp because of her.
Mamoru shrugged his shoulders: "It would be easiest to go underground."
"That's out of the question! I can never explain that to my parents."
"Sapphire wants you, just to blackmail or even kill Diamond."
Usagi looked up at Mamoru's words. His voice seemed to be an octave higher. The otherwise hard facade crumbled, the otherwise carefully closed emotional life came to the fore.
"Are you worried about me?" , she whispered, amazed, almost startled.
Mamoru ran both hands through his ink black hair. He always did that when he looked unsure. Usagi had seen this many times before. In all the time they spent together, she had carefully studied his facial expressions and gestures.
The man in front of her may have perfected his public image over the years. But now and then Usagi had the feeling of having the real Mamoru in front of her.
"I don't know what you want to hear." He turned away from her.
There it was again, that cold rejection.
The closer Usagi got to him, the further he seemed to be moving away from her.
Was it scared? Discomfort?
"I ..." Usagi began quietly.
The doorbell interrupted her answer. Or question. She didn't know what exactly was to become of the sentence. At least not yet.
But did she have to ruin the universe again? Did anyone out there find it hilarious that she and Mamoru never had a serious conversation?
Who would please visit him at this ungodly hour?
Mamoru also seemed puzzled. He ran to the door with a frown.
"How long have you been ringing the bell?"
Aha, apparently he knew the unknown visitor.
Usagi craned her neck in curiosity to catch a glimpse of the hallway.
"I didn't want to interrupt your team of three."
Usagi flinched when Rei entered the living room. Dressed in a school uniform, as is so often the case.
"Very funny. Diamond has already left.", Mamoru appeared behind the black-haired woman.
"Well, you've also had experience with two women." ,she teased, tossing back her long hair.
Mamoru didn't go into the ambiguity, instead sat himself on the armrest of the couch and gave Rei a small smile.
Once again, Usagi seemed to have become invisible.
As always when Rei was around. Was it because of this engaging charisma? Or did they have something in common that should bother Usagi?
In the presence of the black-haired beauty, Mamoru seemed different. He was more relaxed and even smiled.
Usagi felt a twinge of jealousy.
Why did he get on so well with her? Why didn't he just see how wrong this girl was?
"She was there too." , said Usagi suddenly.
Two pairs of eyes looked at her, which Usagi was extremely uncomfortable with, but she continued with a firm voice: "In the club. She was at Sapphire."
Rei fixed her with her dark eyes.
"I was there on business." , she answered blankly.
"Did you know about Sapphire's plan?" , asked Mamoru. His voice was hard, which Usagi secretly pleased.
Rei shook her head, "Then I would have informed you. I was just as surprised to see her there suddenly."
Anger rose in Usagi the longer she looked at the young woman in front of her.
Of course. She would have said that in her place too.
"You should take a shower.", Mamoru turned to her. "I'll drive you home then so you can get to school in time."
"What?" She stared at him in disbelief. He couldn't be serious. Now of all times is he sending her away?
Usagi knew a no would not be accepted when she saw the look on his face.
Where were we here? She wasn't a little child anymore.
She gritted her teeth angrily. Every further word seemed a waste.
She even ignored Reis' arrogant glance. Shouldn't Mamoru let herself be lulled by this stupid chick. He seemed to believe her more anyway.
Furious, Usagi
stomped into the bathroom and loudly let the door shut behind her.
If they all thought she is a child, she could safely behave that way.
AN: Dear readers, I'm so sad. The story is now at a standstill. The author Eibemme has not written a new chapter since 2016, I got her permission to translate this story, she told me that this story is finished in her mind but she has no motivation to return to the Sailor Moon fandom so far. I am so sorry because I knew from the beginning that this story was not complete. But I thought about writing on from chapter 65 onwards. What do you think about that? However, It's not easy and I have no idea at all how to continue here? What's about Rei and Mamoru? I suspect that she is his ex-girlfriend, I don't know why they broke up, but I think that Mamoru is just friends with her now and has no romantic feelings for her. What about Rei? Does she want something more from Mamoru or is she even jealous of Usagi? I think Rei knew that Usagi would appear at Sapphire, I don't know if you can trust her. How should things go on with Naru? She is probably already a junkie and has had paid sex with several men, she is probably emotionally dependent on Sapphire for being her pimp / loverboy. I don't think Usagi can rescue Naru anymore or what do you think? But that's the main part of the story that Usagi saves Naru right?
What about Diamond I think that he realized that Usagi belongs to Mamoru and that he won't interfere in their relationship. Mamoru is an ice block, I don't like how he treats Usagi, he has to show more affection for her, but not overnight, but step by step. However it would be interesting to see how will be for their first time. Mamoru is a dominant man whose partner automatically submits to him, but he would never hurt Usagi and restrain himself for her, I hope.
The most important, how should the story end, which role does Usagi play in the underworld?
Is there a happy ending in the moonlight? An engagement?
Will Mamoru ever leave his immoral job? I need your answers.
It could turn out that Usagi is kidnapped by Sapphire's people again Mamoru can't watch her 24/7 and at Usagi's release Sapphire is killed by Mamoru because Mamoru would protect Usagi with his life, that's what he told her mother.