Love Will See Us Through
Disclaimer: Neither Allure-chan nor I own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing. Please don't sue us, all I have is a broken blow dryer and a few Hershey kisses left over from my Easter Basket last year -_-'
Note: This is a little idea that I came up with and I thought it'd be kinda cool *giggles*. Anyway, I got the idea for this fic from a picture of Duo as Shinigami and ever since I saw that pic, I've wanted to write a fic to go along with it and here it is *holds up hands by title, presenting it*. Anyway, this is going to be kinda weird but just bear with us k? It'll be GREAT!!! Anyway, that's all I really wanna say now, hope you enjoy!! Email me at
Chapter 1 – Another Chance…
"What do you want with my child?" Queen Serenity asked firmly. She saw a smirk spread across his lips before he disappeared into nothing. "Nani?" She cried as she watched him fade from view. Why was the God of Death leaning over my little bunny? The Queen asked herself, feeling a sense of dread filling her heart. She heard a giggle from the bassinet and walked over, leaning over the smiling child. The crescent moon symbol on the baby's forehead emitted a faint light in the darkened room, lighting up the shadows that had been cast around the room.
****
Usagi-chan… Shinigami thought as he watched the child. He saw her first steps and was there to catch her the many times that she had fallen… Her smile always seemed to bring a smile to his face, she was just so happy… Why did he feel so miserable then? Why was it that he was damned to watch her and never be able to hold her in his arms? I'll protect you megami-sama… Shinigami thought as his thoughts trailed back to his life.
"Duo-chan!" A happy blond cried as she flung her arms around his neck.
"Hey Usa-chan, I wasn't gone that long." Duo said, happily taking the girl into his arms. She was everything he was not, she was kind and pure… innocent and beautiful…
"When are we leaving for outer space?" She asked as she pulled back from him.
"Gomen Usagi-chan, demo… I can't take you with me… not this time." Duo said, hesitating as he said these words.
"Demo…" Usagi started, tears threatening to overflow. "Duo-chan, I'm afraid… I won't be able to bear it if you don't come back-" She was silenced as his lips covered hers in a gentle kiss, silencing her words.
"Don't worry Usa-chan, I'll be back, I promise," Duo said, as he reached around his neck he took off a cross that hung inside of his outfit. "Here Usa-chan," He said, putting the cross around her neck. His lips covered hers again, his tongue flicking into her partially open mouth. "I'll see you soon!" Duo said as he floated toward Deathscythe.
"Demo… I, I have a bad feeling about this battle Duo-chan…" She trailed off as the hangar opened and he flew out.
"Usagi-chan… gomen I broke my promise…" Shinigami's voice was saddened as he sat on the edge of her bed. She was four years old now and more beautiful than ever. His gift to her still hung around her neck, the fancy cross that he had given to her long ago. She stirred in her sleep, her eyebrow creasing as the dream continued.
"Leave my mommy alone…" She mumbled in her sleep. Duo leaned over the sleeping princess, placing a hand on her forehead, soothing her troubled dreams. One so pure and innocent shouldn't have such dreams…
****
"Mommy!" Princess Serenity cried as she ran through the hallways in the palace.
"Now what did I tell you about running inside." Queen Serenity scolded the young child of four years old.
"Demo, Mommy…" Princess Serenity started.
"Not buts young lady," Queen Serenity said sternly. "I told you not to run in the palace." Princess Serenity started to pout as her mother scolded her then turned and started to run for her room. She had tears running down her cheeks as she ran through the hallways. Being the young child that she was, Princess Serenity tripped over the long white dress her mother had insisted that she wear, falling to the floor. She skidded across the floor, feeling as the marble skinned up her knee. She felt the tears welling up as she pulled her knee up by her chest, her wails echoing through the high ceilings.
"Don't cry Serenity-sama." Shinigami said, appearing before the child. The young girl looked up at him, her tears ceasing.
"Who are you?" She asked, sniffling as she looked up at him.
"You're all right you majesty." He said, smiling gently at her.
"Demo, it hurts." She said, the tears not completely gone.
"I'll kiss it all better for you." Shinigami said gently as he leaned down to gently kiss her boo boo. Queen Serenity came around the corner in time to see the same figure leaning over her daughter she had seen four years ago.
"Shingami-sama… why do you appear for my daughter?" She asked, that feeling of dread arising from within.
"Arigato Shinigami-sama!" Princess Serenity cried, hugging the god before skipping off to her room, holding the front of her dress up.
****
"Hello your majesty," A woman said as she approached Queen Serenity. A young girl stood beside her having long blond hair and crystal blue eyes. "Why have you called us all here?" The Queen of Venus asked.
"I fear for the Princess's safety." Queen Serenity said simply, seeing clearly the one that had been with Princess Serenity for as long as she could remember.
"Nande? What has happened?" The Queen of Earth asked, her son sitting on the ground beside her, playing with the daughters of the other Queens'.
"Shinigami-sama has… has appeared with my daughter again…" Queen Serenity said, looking at the ground. "I fear that it is a premonition of the future… that he's waiting until the time when he can take her…" She heard a gasp from the other people in the room, but kept her head bowed. "All I ask is that the Princesses and the Prince stay here… I fear for her and with them here, she'll have some protection if something should happen." The Queen's nodded their heads in agreement with heavy hearts as they realized that a cruel fate would await there future Queen.
****
Princess Serenity had always been fond of the beautiful gardens, she would remain in the gardens for hours at a time, just breathing in the fresh scent of the flowers that surrounded her. How she loved her home on the moon… there seemed to be something missing, though… she knew that she would one day marry Endymion but… he didn't seem to think fondly of her… she was just some little child that was being forced upon him. Shinigami watched this beautiful angel as she lay down amongst the flowers, breathing in their fresh scent.
"Oh Endymion… if only you would accept your destiny as I have…" She sighed as she let her eyes close, letting the sweet scent of the flowers take her away from that place to somewhere where she would truly be happy.
Shinigami sat beside her, watching her sleeping form. How he wished he could take her into his arms as he had once been able to do… as he dearly wished to do now. He let his fingers gently caress her cheek, knowing that she couldn't feel his touch. He watched as her lips curved upward into a happy smile.
"Duo-chan…" She whispered, as a light breeze ruffled her golden blond hair. Shinigami stared down at her in shock. How did she know that name? He asked himself, knowing that his eyes held a look of hope. Those deep indigo eyes that she had always seemed to love. He ran his finger over her lips and up her cheekbone. If only I were given another chance… Demo, I know I won't… I've committed enough sins in my life to cause me to be the God of Death until the end of time… my punishment will never be lifted… He thought bitterly as he pulled his hand back from her face.
She lay sleeping in the garden, oblivious to anything foul happening around her… she didn't hear the hissing sound… she didn't see the grass bend as the smooth body slithered over it, heading straight for her. The snake approached her, seeing her sleeping form. It's tongue flicked out as he neared the sleeping princess. It bared its fangs, rising up from the ground a few inches, preparing to strike. As it lashed out, something closed around its body inches behind its head.
"I don't think so…" He muttered to himself. "I won't watch her die again…" He mumbled as his hand tightened around the snake, he felt the soul of the snake sliding up his arm and sighing, tossed its body down next to the princess. Maybe they'd realize that something horrible was about to happen… Maybe they would be able to keep her fate from becoming a reality. Shinigami faded out of view, and continued to watch over the princess, protecting her from any harm that may come her way.
"Usagi?" Her mother's voice cried as she saw the princess's sleeping form. "Usagi, you know there are important meetings for you to attend. We have to start making preparations for your engagement party to Endymion." She approached her daughter's form then noticed the snake lying next to her. "Iie…" She whispered, her hands going to her cheeks as she felt the tears begin to well up in her eyes. "Usagi!!" She shouted, dropping to the princess's side and taking her body into her arms. Princess Serenity's eyes flickered open and she looked at her mother.
"Kaassan? What's going on?" She asked, a look of confusion on her face.
"Usagi?" She questioned, the tears of joy filling her eyes. That's when Princess Serenity saw the form of the snake lying next to her.
"Nani?" She whispered, seeing the body of the snake lying there motionless. "He… he saved me again…" She whispered, more to herself than anyone else.
"Nande? Who saved you?" Queen Serenity asked, pulling back and drying her tears.
"The one that's been near me my whole life…" She trailed off, obviously deep in thought. "Shinigami-sama… He… he's been protecting me… loving me for as long as I can remember…" If only I could figure out why… If only I could figure out why he's so familiar to me… He looks so much like that shadow in my dreams… Duo-chan… Her thoughts trailed off as her mother helped her to her feet, leading her toward the palace.
****
Princess Serenity stood at her window, gazing out at the fireworks that were exploding overhead, bathing everything in their glow. Red, white, green, blue, purple… all the colors of the rainbow. A smile crossed her lips as she watched, sighing as she took in the beauty of her home. She loved the moon, everything was so bright and happy, not like the dirty earth where many hateful wars had occurred. Where many lives had been lost in a bloodbath of war. That ugly war stained planet… the remnants of countless wars was still apparent in space… pieces of metal landed on the moon frequently, destroying the wonderful garden that Serenity loved so much.
Shinigami stood behind Princess Serenity, having a slight smile on his face. Loneliness danced in his indigo eyes as he saw he contented smile on her face. He couldn't ruin her happiness by coming into her life… he couldn't interfere with her destiny or he would be forever banished to hell. Gomen nasai, tenshi… I can't do that to you… I know you'll remember one day… I know I'll be a part of your life again… He thought as he gazed upon her tranquil face, the smile returning to his lips.
****
"Nani? Queen Beryl?" Princess Serenity asked as she leaned against Endymion's chest.
"Hai, she's come to earth. Soon she will come here to the moon, you're not safe here. Come with me, tenshi." Endymion said as he motioned toward the earth.
"I couldn't leave my home, Endymion… I… I couldn't abandon my okaasan and my senshi by leaving," Princess Serenity said, leaving the warmth of his arms. "I'm sorry, demo… I can't…" She said pushing away from him and running toward the ballroom, her long skirts flowing around her. Shinigami watched as the princess ran from the room, seeing the scowl that crossed Endymion's face.
"If I can't make you come with me now, I'll have Queen Beryl completely destroy this kingdom…" He muttered under his breath as he headed for the ballroom. Shinigami's eyes narrowed as he listened to the prince speak, knowing full well that Endymion is the one that had tried to kill Serenity before… knowing that he would succeed unless he did something about it. I won't let her die again… Shinigami thought to himself. I won't let this son of a bitch hurt my Usagi…
****
"Why Endymion?" Princess Serenity pleaded as Endymion held his sword up to her throat. She sat on her knees, surrounded by the bodies of her fallen Senshi. "I don't understand why you're doing this to my kingdom…" She trailed off, a tear sliding silently down her cheek. Her fingers wrapped around the cross that hung around her neck, tugging lightly on the chain.
"You are so naïve Serenity-hime," Endymion sneered with a smirk crossing his lips. "Do you really believe that I loved you? Do you really think that I would want to marry a child like you?" His words brought more tears to her eyes, staining her cheeks as they spilled over.
"I… what did I ever do to cause you to hate me so?" Princess Serenity asked through her tears.
"You were born." He commented without showing any emotion. He held the blade to her throat, preparing to end her life. Shinigami stood back, giving Endymion a hostile glare.
"How dare you, you son of a bitch!!" Shinigami shouted, appearing in front of him. He held his scythe up, preparing to bring the blade down on Endymion. Endymion was startled and his sword plunged into Princess Serenity's chest, crimson red blood soaking her snow-white dress. Shinigami brought down the scythe, giving Endymion a rather large gash in his shoulder.
"Bunny, IIE!!!" Queen Serenity shrieked as she saw the sword plunge into her beloved daughter. She began to run toward the, ignoring the tears that streamed so freely down her cheeks. "Usagi!!" She shouted as she reached her daughter, holding her still form against her. Luna and Artemis ran up beside them, tears in their eyes.
"On no, not the princess…" Luna whispered, bowing her head and the tears began to fall.
Shinigami attacked Endymion again, the blade of his scythe sinking into the soft flesh of the prince. Shinigami listened to Endymion's shrill cry of pain, a smirk spreading across his lips.
"How will you be able to live with yourself after taking such a wonderful gift from this world?" Shinigami whispered into Endymion's ear as he struck again, letting Endymion's blood flow freely. "How will you be able to live with yourself?!?!" Shinigami demanded, his facial features twisting into a look of deep sorrow and rage. "I know how…" Shinigami continued to whisper, his face by Endymion's ear. "You won't…" He muttered before pulling the scythe out of Endymion's stomach and slitting his neck with it.
"Endymion!" Queen Beryl shrieked as she watched the prince fall. "IIE!!!" She shrieked as she dropped to his side. Shinigami returned to Princess Serenity's side, a look of pain streaking across his face.
"Please help her!" Queen Serenity pleaded, holding her blood-stained hands up to Shinigami. Shinigami shook his head sadly, not letting the tears form in his eyes.
"There's nothing I can do…" He said sadly. "I'm the God of Death… I can only make sure she makes it safely to the other side… demo… I know that she won't…" He stopped and kneeled at her side, taking her into his arms.
"Nande? What do you mean she won't make it to the other side?" The queen asked in confusion. Shinigami smiled weakly at her and looked down at the angel in his arms.
"It's part of the punishments for the sins I committed in my life… I am doomed to watching her be reborn and die for the end of eternity…" He said simply, holding her against his body. "This is the last time I'll ever be able to hold her…"
"You… you love her, don't you?" Queen Serenity asked gently, placing a hand on his shoulder. He jumped at her touch, but nodded his head in agreement.
"I've loved her for thousands of years…" He continued, smiling sadly as her eyes opened.
"Duo-chan?" She questioned, her endless sea of blue for eyes burning into his indigo ones. "That's really you, isn't it?" She questioned, smiling happily.
"Hai, Usa-chan… I'm here for you…" He said sadly, helping her to sit up somewhat.
"Gomen… for not remembering sooner…" Princess Serenity said, coughing as she felt the blood gurgling in the back of her throat.
"Iie, Usa-chan… don't be sorry… it's my fault that we'll never be together… I can never be given for the all the horrible things I did in my life…" Shinigami said sadly, his eyes full of love and sorrow.
"I forgive you, Duo-chan… Ai shiteru…" She mumbled as she leaned up, brushing her lips against his own before falling limp in his arms.
"I… iie…" Shinigami mumbled, holding his angel in his arms.
"Bunny…" Queen Serenity whispered, her eyes filling with tears. "I won't let this be the end… I won't let them take your future from you…" She whispered as she fit a small silver crystal on the end of a wand with a golden crescent moon.
"Serenity you will die now along with your daughter!!!" Queen Beryl shrieked in rage as she lay the dead prince's body back on the ground, blood streaking her cheeks. The orb that floated between the woman's palm began to glow a dim purple as she held it above her head. "Please Metallia! Give me the power to defeat Serenity!!" She begged, the dark energy flowing into the orb between her hands.
"I can't forgive you for what you've done to Usagi…" Shinigami said in a cold voice, his eyes narrowing on the evil woman. "I see that you are on my list… you'll be joining me soon in hell!" Shinigami shouted, an evil smirk stretching across his face.
"I will not die before the former Queen of this ugly planet!!" Queen Beryl shrieked, an evil smile twisting her normally calm features. Her long blood-red hair went straight up as she threw back her head in an evil laugh. "I will live forever!!!" She shrieked, losing her hold on her sanity.
"I banish you Beryl…" Queen Serenity's voice whispered as she rose to her feet, holding the wand above her head.
"Iie… Queen Serenity…" Shinigami whispered, knowing what Usagi's destiny would be if this happened.
"I'm not afraid of you, your Majesty!" Queen Beryl said, doing a mock bow as she tightened her grip on the floating orb. "DIE!!!" Queen Beryl shouted as she released the attack straight at Queen Serenity. Shinigami jumped in the way, holding up his scythe to deflect the evil energy back toward its source.
"Cosmic Moon Power…" Queen Serenity whispered as a bright pink light lit up the area, consuming everything it touched, including the four generals and Queen Beryl… the bodies of the Sailor Senshi… The dead Princess and Prince… and Shinigami… the God of Death himself…
What's going on? He wondered in confusion as he was bathed in a great power, feeling a strange warmth within his heart. Usagi… He thought silently as a single tear came to his eyes, sliding silently down his cheek. He fell to his knees, gripping his head to force the sounds of Beryl's cries of pain from his mind… He hated that sound… the sound that a person made when they were near death… when they knew there was nothing they could do to save their life… to live on… He had heard it so often and each time it tugged at his heart… but he knew that there was nothing he could do about it… this was his punishments for his crimes and he was never allowed to forget that for one moment…
The light cleared and Shinigami watched at the silver-haired Queen began to fall. He rushed to her side, catching her body moments before it would hit the ground. Her lavender eyes slowly opened, meeting the indigo eyes of the God of Death.
"Shinigami-sama…" She whispered, noticing the worry that his eyes held… noticing that he was no longer the cold killer she had seen attack Endymion and Queen Beryl… "You saved my life from Queen Beryl…"
"Hai, Serenity-sama… it was my job to protect the Princess…" He mumbled, smiling sadly at her. "I guess I didn't do a very good job ne?" He smiled outwardly, but she knew that his heart ached greatly… she knew that this was just an act to try and cheer her up with her dying breaths… his eyes held a deep pain… a deep pain that one so young should never have to experience…
"It was her destiny… you cannot change that… demo, you can change her future…" She said quietly, holding the shining crystal in the palm of her hand.
"Nani? What are you talking about?" Shinigami asked, slightly startled.
"You may be Shinigami and this may be your punishment for a past life, demo… I have enough power to grant one wish… one wish to send my daughter and all those that she loves into a new life…" Queen Serenity said, pausing to let this sink into Shinigami's mind.
"You mean… I would get the chance to be with her?" Shinigami asked, hope in his voice.
"Hai… she will be reborn with two destinies… if she becomes the warrior known as Sailor Moon and remembers this time… that will be the destiny that she has chosen… demo… If she finds you and remembers her past life with you… her destiny will not be one of a princess, rather a goddess… Soulmate of the God of Death… known as Selene, the Goddess of the Moon…" She stopped as it was straining her to keep talking. "I know that your bond to her is deep and I do believe you are worthy of my daughter… you tried to save her life as well as mine even though you knew it was against the rules to interfere in her destiny… Even though you knew you would be punished… I can see that you would happily give your life and happiness if you knew that she would be happy… You would happily go to hell if you knew that she was safe and happy…" Shinigami shook his head, a look of hope streaking through his eyes.
"Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu…" Shinigami breathed, kissing the back of the Queen's hand in respect. "I will never forget this kindness that you are granting me…" He said smiling happily at her as she raised the crystal above her head.
"Your princess is inside of this crystal as is her Senshi and the enemies that have befallen on this world… It's your time to join her, Shinigami-sama…" She whispered as she placed one finger on his forehead. He felt warmth radiate from his touch and slowly everything faded… his body faded from view and Queen Serenity fell down a few inches, lying against a fallen pillar of the once beautiful palace.
"Queen Serenity!" A familiar voice said, as a small black cat ran toward the weakened Queen. She was followed by a white cat who ran up beside her.
"I will send my daughter and her Court into the future so they will have a chance at a normal life…" Queen Serenity said more to herself.
"Demo, Queen Serenity… you won't have any strength left, your Majesty…" The black cat said, tears trailing down her furry cheeks.
"I have to, Luna… it's the only way for any of them to live on… My only regret is that I'll never see my dear daughter again… or the two of you either…" Queen Serenity said as the crystal floated off of her hand, a flash of white light appearing and the two cats disappeared along with the beautiful crystal. Queen Serenity's eyes closed and her body went limp as her light disappeared and her soul left…
::Fin::
P-chan: *giggles* So, what do you think? *hopeful look* I REALLY hope you enjoyed it, I know there wasn't much of a cliffie here, demo, I was giving you guys a break^_^
Duo: *sniffles* You killed me P-chan?
P-chan: *sweatdrop* Well… ummm… *blushes* Not really… just read the story! *whaps Duo upside the head*
Duo: Itai! Why are you so mean? *rubbing his head*
P-chan: *smirk* Because I can.
Duo: *fakes a pout* P-chan…
P-chan: *smiles innocently* Nani? What did I do? *a halo appears above her head* Anyway, please review or email me at