Promise Me the Sun
By: Tatsutahime
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or the songs 'Viva Forever' and 'Goodbye' by the Spice Girls.
Chapter 10: Fly Like an Angel
All talking and laughing ceased as a loud tortured cry rang through the house. Mina quickly ran inside to see Usagi sprawled across the floor. Her entire body shook as hoarse sobs escaped from her lungs. Mina's eyes widened as she quickly embraced her companion.
"Usagi! What's wrong?! What happened?!" She was answered by hard crying. Mina looked around panicky for help. Her eyes stopped at the phone hanging off the nearby desk. 'The phone call…'
She quickly picked up the phone. "Hello?! Who the hell is this?!"
"This is Dr. Euuku from Tokyo Hospital. I called to inform an Tsukino Usagi of an accident"
"Accident?! What kind of accident?!" Sweat formed on her forehead as she clutched the phone tighter to her ear. Her patience was hanging from a string. Mike picked up another phone nearby to listen in on the conversation.
"A young male driving into the suburban area of Tokyo was in a car accident. The car was hit by the on coming train while it was crossing the tracks…The male driver was identified as… as Dr. Chiba Mamoru."
Mina's eyes widened as she listened in disbelief… "How…how is he?"
"He's was stable…but…" Mina stopped breathing as the doctor paused. "His wounds are too severe and internal… which to be completely blunt, he's running out of time. He requested a Tsukino Usagi then gave this number. I request this Miss. Tsukino come immediately."
"I'll give her the message…thank you doctor…" Mina slowly put down the phone in shock. She knelt before Usagi, pushing away the crowd of people.
Usagi was no longer crying. She softly whimpered as Scott held her. She seemed to stare off into space then suddenly looked up at Mina. "I…I need to go to the hospital…can you take me?" Mina nodded understandingly helping her to her feet. The crowd of people moved out of the way as they moved towards the door.
"MATTE Mina. What happened?" Mina turned around to see Usagi's mother grabbing on to her arm. She sighed as she saw the terrified look in her eyes.
'She needs to get to the hospital…' "…Mike! Take Usagi to the hospital. I need to stay here and tell everyone what happened." Mike nodded as Mina gathered the people into the living room.
"Come on Usagi…" He grabbed her hand but to his surprise she didn't move. "Usagi come…" His voice trailed off as he followed her gaze…to Scott.
Tears filled her eyes again. "I'm sorry Scott…"
"It's that doctor isn't it? Mamoru?" Scott's frown turned into a sad smile. "Go to him…He needs you…"
Usagi suddenly ran and gave Scott a tight hug. "…Thank you… for everything…" Giving him one last look, she took Mike's hand as he led her outside.
~*~
Usagi quietly looked out the window was Mike's car sped down the driveway. Usagi placed a hand on the cold glass and glanced at the rolls of yellow hills. Honestly she didn't know what to feel. She was angry at herself that she wasn't there but worried to death at the some time. Closing her eyes, she took in a deep breath. 'For six years…I put my life together…piece by piece… but now, all that work goes down the drain in a matter of seconds.' The car ride felt like slow torture. 'I thought I knew who I was…and what I wanted…'
As the car came to a stop, they rushed into the hospital. "What room is Chiba Mamoru in?" Usagi demanded the woman at the desk.
The plump woman typed in the name and looked up as them through thick glasses. "I'm sorry miss, you can't see Mr. Chiba right now. If you would take a seat, I'm sure…"
"NO!" Usagi screamed as she pounded her fists onto the counter surprising the woman and Mike. Usagi's eyes went wide and blood shot. "My name is Tsukino Usagi. Dr. Euuku called and told me that Mamoru requested to see me. God damn it lady, I LEFT my fiancé to come see this man. Do you have any idea what I'm feeling right now?! I demand, no I WILL see him…NOW!"
"Oh…I …. I'm sorry. I didn't realize that it was you…go to the Critical Ward on the right. His… his room is 102…the room is right on the corner… Miss. Tsukino…before you go in there, you have to understand. Dr. Chiba is seriously wounded… use your time wisely…"
Usagi shuddered as she stared at the nurse in disbelief. She finally managed to whisper a thank you as she regained her posture.
She practically ran through to hospital to get to the door only to find that she couldn't open it. Her hand rested on the cold metal doorknob. Tears started to fall again as Mike rushed up next to her.
"Aren't you going inside?" He asked.
"…I don't think I can…."
"Why not? Is the door locked? Here, I'll go find a doctor…"
"No" She stated firmly. Her voice softened as she felt Mike's hands on her shoulders. "…no, It's just… I'm scared…I… I haven't seen him in 6 years…What if he's angry with me? What if he…"
"It's okay…It'll be okay…" Mike's voice came in a soft whisper as he opened the door. "Go on…He doesn't have much time left…he needs you."
Do you still remember, how we used to be
Feeling together, believe in whatever
My love has said to me
Usagi nodded as she stepped into the dark room. Mike closed the door behind her and waiting outside. He wanted to see his friend too but, this was more important. Their love for each other was denied for so many years, and now they needed their privacy.
~*~
Usagi inhaled sharply as she approached the sleeping figure under a small source of light by the window. The sight devastated her. His ebony black hair was covered with a white bandage. He had a black eye and he had visible bruises along his chest and face. A white blanket covered his lower body.
She held back a sob as she took his hand in hers. Careful not to touch one of the many tubes that were inserted in his body. Usagi closed her eyes taking in the severity of what had happened. Suddenly she felt his hand twitch.
"Buns…" She eyes flew open to realize that Mamoru was awake. Pale cerulean blue clashed with dark piercing blue.
Both of us were dreamers, Young love in the sun
Felt like my savior, My spirit I gave you
We'd only just begun
"Hey Dare…" she managed to whisper as tears fogged her vision. "How are you?"
A smile formed on his bruised lips. She was the only one that he allowed to call him Darien. "I've been better…How are you?"
Usagi smiled. "I'm good…."
A comfortable silence filled the small room. "It's good to see you again…It's been so long… you…you look beautiful" Usagi blushed as she gripped his hand tighter.
Hasta Manana, Always be mine
"Thank you…it's good to see you too Dare…" Usagi adverted her gaze to his bare chest. Closing her eyes, the words of the nurse circulated in her mind. 'He…he doesn't have much time left…'
Viva Forever, I'll be waiting
Everlasting, Like the sun
Live Forever, for the moment
Ever searching, for the world
"I know about Tony…and how you were sick…and pretty much everything else…I…I never got to thank you…for what you did for me...I really appreciate it…" Usagi looked up at his face shocked. He slowly closed his eyes.
"No Darien… I…" Usagi panicked as she searched for words to say. "…I remember back…when I was about 8 and you were 11 years old…you came to my window asking if I wanted to come watch the stars with you…it was…our nightly ritual…" A sad smile formed as Mamoru slowly opened his eyes. "That night, I told you that I wanted to become this great singer and…you said that you wanted to become a doctor…"
Yes I still remember, every whispered word
The touch of your skin, giving life from within
Like a love song that I've heard
Slipping through our fingers, like the sands of time
Mamoru listened sadly as he felt his life slip away. He desperately tried to hold on. Just listen to her voice…as long as he could. "Look at us now Dare…We made it…"
Promises made, every memory saved
Has reflections in my mind
Violent sobs shook her body as she remembered the past. "…I tripped on the tracks that night…and you carried me home… But when you had your accident… I wasn't there to carry you home when you needed me…" Tears silently rolled down Mamoru's face as he waited for her to continue. "You were always there for me..."
Hasta Manana, always be mine
"That night when I saw my first shooting star…You told me to make a wish..." Usagi stated softly as she brushed a strand of hair from his forehead.
Viva Forever, I'll be waiting
Everlasting, Like the sun
Live Forever, For the moment
Ever searching, for the world
"I remember…you wouldn't tell me what it was…because your mommy told you not to." Mamoru let out a small chuckle. "Did your wish ever come true?"
"…That night…I wished…I wished that we would be together…always…" Usagi whispered sadly. "I guess fate had different plans…"
But we're all alone, was it just a dream
Feelings untold, They will never be sold
And the secrets safe with me
With all his strength, Mamoru lifted his hand to gently cup her chin. He slowly brought her lips to his for a long sweet kiss. Once they parted, both were slightly panting.
"I will always be with you Buns…I love you…" Usagi watched in horror as Mamoru slowly closed his eyes one last time. The steady beep on the monitor went dead. Usagi's eyes widened in fear as she shook his body. "No…Mamoru…I love you too…please…wake up…WAKE UP!!!"
Hasta Manana, always be mine
A male quickly rushed into the room checking Mamoru's lifeless body. Usagi slowly backed up against the wall. She looked over at Mike in the doorway. He pulled her into a tight hug as she cried.
Viva Forever, I'll be waiting
Everlasting, Like the sun
Live Forever, for the moment
Ever searching, for the world…
~*~
The day of his funeral finally came. Usagi had the privilege to pick Mamoru's final resting place. She didn't want his body to be in a cemetery with all those other bodies. He had to be buried someplace meaningful…someplace close to home. Usagi decided on the hill. The hill deep into her backyard, past the flower and wheat orchids, past the railroad tracks…where Mamoru and her used to go to wish on stars.
Listen little child there will come a day
when you will be able able to say
never mind the pain all the aggravation
you know there's a better way for you and me to be
The funeral seemed to go in slow motion. She remembered looking around at her parents, Mamoru's dad, her friends, Mamoru's friends, teachers, coaches, neighbors, and doctors from Mamoru's Med. School... everyone was there…everyone that they had grown up with. She was at first shocked but then she smiled. 'Mamoru will not be forgotten…'
Look for the rainbow in every storm
fly like an angel heaven sent to me
She remembered Mike giving a small speech that made everyone cry…everyone except her. Usagi looked down at the white coffin through her black veil. "Rest in peace love…"she whispered before placing a single red rose down. Usagi quietly backed away from the crowd unnoticed and disappeared to her car.
Goodbye my friend
I know you're going searching although I can still feel you here
It's not the end
Gonna keep it strong before the pain turns into fear
Mina slowly turned away from the funeral to see a yellow convertible speed away towards the beach. 'Oh Usagi…'
~*~
Usagi tossed her veil out the window as the cool spring breeze swept through her silvery hair. She slowly pulled into the small parking lot and turned off the engine. Getting out of the car, she carefully placed her keys on the gray dashboard and headed towards the high cliffs overlooking the ocean.
Just a little girl big imagination
Never letting no one take it away
Went into the world what a revelation
She found there's a better way for you and me to be
Finally reaching the highest part of the cliffs, Usagi closed her eyes as she inhaled the salty air. Opening her eyes, she looked down at the hard waves washing over the sharp rocks.
So glad we made it time will never change it
no no no
no no no no
You know it's time to say goodbye
no no no no
There is a high mountain deep in the forests of China. It was once said in an old Chinese legend that whoever jumps off of it, can make a wish. To live happily in a place of serenity with their loved ones... for all eternity. A single tear cascaded down her cheek. Usagi stood up straight as she lifted her hands up into the air. 'Make a wish Darien…' within seconds…Usagi was flying.
The times when we would play about
The way we used to scream and shout
Never dreamt you'd go your own sweet way…
AU: I know what you're thinking. How can I end it there? Did Usagi really commit suicide? Well yeah… but not really. Stay tuned for the Epilogue. It's much happier. In the mean time…would some kind soul PLEASE read and review 'The Lesson?' It the only one of my works that doesn't have a review. I'd really appreciate it! I'm not going to start the epilogue until this story gets some reviews! Flames are always welcome. ^_^ Until next time.