Love Will See Us Through
Disclaimer: Lady Allure nor I own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing, this is our idea though so we own that I guess... anyway, don't sue us... I'm saving up for a college education and Lady Allure is in college so we really need the $
Note: Big thanx to Allure-neechan!!! *glomps* Anyway, here's the next chapter of our 'lil ficcy^_^ Don't you just love it? *hopeful look* Anyway, gomen it took so long to finish this chappie... been a 'lil busy studying for final exams and such plus, my sister is getting married soon and I'm the Maid of Honor so.... I kinda gotta help her out alot... AND my baka brother broke the computer so I have to use this crappy outdated computer to do all of my writing -_-' it doesn't even show animated GIF's -_-' Very old and like NO memory at all... Windows 98 is too big for the computer so we're stuck with 95 and well... you get the picture...
Chapter 5 - Imposter
"Jadeite!" Duo growled, his eyes locking on those of the blond general.
"Nani? What's going on Duo-kun? Who's that?" Usagi asked, looking up at the rather attractive blond man that stood before them.
"Stand back Usagi!" Duo commanded, stepping in front of the confused girl.
"Huh? Who is that Duo and why is he looking at me like that?" Usagi asked as she saw the smirk that spread across the blond man's face.
"Usagi, you need to get out of here." Duo said firmly, the normally carefree expression on his face turning hard as his glare locked with Jadeite's.
"It's a been a while ne?" Jadeite asked as he took a step toward Usagi.
"Stay away from her bakayaro..." Duo warned, a low growl escaping his throat.
"So, she's here too?" Jadeite asked as he pushed Duo out of the way and ran a hand over Usagi's cheek.
"Don't touch her!" Duo snapped, lunging at Jadeite, his shoulder digging into Jadeite and forcing him backward. Duo could feel Usagi's hands on his shoulders as she shivered from fear.
"What's he want Duo-kun?" She asked, her voice trembling slightly.
"Nothing Bunny, just get out of here right now. I'll take care of him." Duo said, his eyes narrowing on Jadeite once again. Usagi blushed at the nickname but shook her head in disagreement.
"Iie, I won't leave you here alone." Usagi said firmly.
"Still as stubborn as always I see." Duo said quietly to himself.
"What was that?" Usagi asked, her cerulean blue eyes locking with his indigo eyes. Her hand went to her neck again as she gently tugged on the silver cross that hung around her neck. He smiled to himself as he watched her run her fingers over the cold metal for comfort.
"Are you ready to die yet Duo?" Jadeite asked, the smirk still visible on his lips. Duo chuckled to himself and took a step toward the general.
"Sorry, but I didn't know you could kill the God of Death." Duo commented. He glanced back at Usagi and saw her clutching his gift, smiling to himself, he turned his attention back to Jadeite. 'Sorry Usagi, but you really need to get out of here.' Duo thought to himself as he opened his palm, revealing a small orb.
"You're all talk Shinigami." Jadeite said confidently.
"What do you say we take this fight to a place a little more private." Duo said, clutching the small orb.
"How about.... iie, this place is as good as any to fight," Jadeite said, a dark blast of energy forming in his palm. He held it out in front of him and pointed his palm toward Usagi. "I think I'll get rid of the distractions." Usagi felt her breath catch in her throat as the blast headed straight toward her. She squinted her eyes shut and waited for the impact.
"Usa-chan!!" Duo cried as he ran toward the blond girl that seemed to be frozen in fear. He dove at her, pushing her out of the way of the blast, but wasn't fast enough to avoid it himself.
"Duo!" Usagi cried as she felt his body block the blast. A moment later, she found herself on the ground gasping for air while there was an unfamiliar weight pressed down on top of her. She gasped for air and slowly felt the weight lift off of her. She peeked her eyes open to see Duo's indigo eyes searching hers.
"Usagi?! Usagi! Are you all right?" He asked, worry filling his eyes.
"H... hai, I think so..." Usagi said, feeling a brush start to form on her elbow where she had fallen. "Duo... did you call me Usa-chan?" Usagi asked, the recent events finally registering in her brain.
"Bunny, you have to get out of here right now before he hurts you." Duo said, wincing in pain as another blast of energy hit his back.
"Duo-kun! Stop it!" Usagi shrieked as she noticed the burns that were covering Duo's back and arms. "I can't leave you here!"
"Usagi, I'll be fine, just go!" Duo ordered, turning to face Jadeite. He slowly rose to his feet, preparing himself for the next blast that would come. He put his hands in front of him and closed his eyes, whispering words that neither Usagi nor Jadeite could understand. A moment later, a scythe began to materialize in Duo's hands.
"Duo-kun..." She whispered as she recognized the blade. "Masaka..." She whispered, watching as he held the scythe protectively in front of him.
"Leave now!" Duo ordered, his eyes hardening.
"Fire Soul!" A voice rang out from somewhere. A moment later, rings of fire were surrounding Jadeite and singed his clothes.
"Supreme Thunder Crash!" Another voice rang out. A moment later, lightening streaked through the air and surrounding Jadeite, joining the fire that tried to burst through a shield that surrounded him. As the attacks dissapated, Jadeite took a step back and a portal appeared.
"Don't worry, Senshi, I'll be seeing you soon." Jadeite said as he disappeared through the portal.
"Nani?" Usagi questioned, seeing the famous Sailor Senshi that were always on TV. "The Sailor Senshi!!" She squealed, seeing the girls. "Sailor V!!" She cried, recognizing the blond girl that was in all the best video games. She looked at the Senshi then turned back to see Duo. "Duo-kun!" She cried as she dropped to the braided boy's side.
"You all right Bunny?" He asked, using the scythe to steady himself.
"Hai, I'm all right, demo, you're hurt." Usagi said, lightly touching a burn that stretched over his shoulder.
"I'm fine." Duo reassured her.
"Is it really her?" Sailor Venus asked, looking over at the girl with blue hair that was busily typing away at a small computer.
"Wait just a moment." Mercury said, hitting a few more keys.
"Come on Mercury! Is it her?" Jupiter demanded, irritation in her voice.
".... hai...." Mercury said, her eyes falling on Usagi who was staring at a boy with a long brown braid leaning heavily against what appeared to be a scythe.
"Princess..." The raven-haired girl whispered as her gaze fell on the blond girl.
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"Duo-kun? H... how?" Usagi asked, referring to the scythe in his hand.
"That's not important Bunny, we have to get away from them right now." Duo said, glaring at the Senshi that were eyeing her.
"Demo... why? They're the Sailor Senshi that protect the city." Usagi said, her eyes questioning.
"I can't explain, Usagi, you just have to stay away from them." Duo said gently. I won't let this life be as unhappy as the last. Duo thought to himself. I refuse to let you be ruled by destiny, I won't let you on the same path... I won't lose you again, this is my one chance to be with her... I won't let them ruin it by forcing something on her that she doesn't truly want.
"Princess!" A voice called. Usagi turned to see that the Sailor Senshi still stood nearby and were slowly advancing on them. "Serenity-hime, we've finally found you." The girl said, bowing in respect.
"Serenity-hime?" Usagi questioned, her confusion apparent by her facial features. "Umm... you have to wrong person... excuse me, demo I umm... have to go do my homework..." Usagi said, rushing over to pick up her school books. "Are you going to be all right Duo-kun?" Usagi asked, turning her attention once again to the braided boy.
"Hai, Usagi, I'll see you tomorrow," Duo said, letting the scythe disappear. Once Usagi was out of sight, Duo turned toward the Senshi. "Stay away from her, I'm warning you now." Duo said, his glare boaring into the Senshi that stood around him.
"And what are you going to do about it?" Sailor Mars demanded, her hot temper getting the better of her.
"I would step down if I were you, Mars," Duo spat. "You don't want to mess with a god. Especially when that god happens to be the God of Death." Mars glared at him, feeling her anger seethe.
"I'm not afraid of you..." She said quietly. A moment later, sirens were heard in the distance.
"Looks like you need to get out of here," Duo commented. "Wouldn't want the news crew to see the Senshi around a badly burned civilian would ya?" He saw a scowl cross Mars and Jupiters faces as they turned and left.
"You better watch it, she's our princess and you're not worthy of her." Mars said as she walked away. Duo smirked to himself and let the scythe disappear before turning from the crator filled street and walking away with his hands deep in his pockets.
****
"Back so soon Jadeite? Is Shinigami dead already?" Queen Beryl asked, a deep scowl on her face as she pictured the braided god's face once again. She would make him pay for all the trouble that he'd caused.
"Not exactly, my Queen." Jadeite said, wincing at the icy look in her eyes as her gaze fell upon him.
"Nani?!? You didn't kill him?!?" She demanded, anger making her tone rise.
"Iie, majesty... the Senshi showed up and were too much for me alone." Jadeite said, cringing under her glare.
"You're one of my strongest generals, how can a few girls in mini-skirts be a threat to you?!?" She demanded, her hair floating up around her as she rose to her feet.
"Queen Beryl-sama... Shinigami is stronger than we anticipated." Jadeite argued.
"I don't want to hear your excuses! If you don't succeed in killing Shinigami soon, don't bother returning here." Queen Beryl said angrilly.
"Hai Queen Beryl-sama." Jadeite said, bowing in front of Beryl before disappearing and reappearing in his chambers. Jadeite threw himself facedown on his bed, letting out a sigh of frustration.
"What is troubling you Jadeite-sama?" A voice asked from behind. Jadeite picked his head up off the bed and turned toward the figure that entered the room.
"I didn't call for you." Jadeite said sternly.
"Demo, Jadeite-chan... I couldn't stay away." The woman's voice continued as the figure shrouded in shadows said as she approached Jadeite.
"I'm not in the mood for you right now." Jadeite said as he lay back down on the bed.
"Demo, I have an idea how we can kill Shinigami." The woman said as she leaned over Jadeite, pressing her lips gently against his.
"And what makes you think your plan will work?" Jadeite asked, slightly intrigued.
"Trust me, Jadeite-chan, no man could resist me." She said, a small smirk spreading across her ruby red lips. Jadeite smirked slightly and pulled the woman onto the bed on top of him.
"Are you sure it will work?" He asked as he rolled on top of her, pinning her hands above her head.
"I guarantee it will." She said, still smirking as Jadeite's lips descended on hers.
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Duo closed the door to his apartment behind him and sighed heavily as he made his way to his room. What a day... first there was Usagi, she was more beautiful than he remembered... then that bakayaro Jadeite showed up... then he had to call his scythe to him, Usagi was going to question him next time he saw her... What would he tell her? He couldn't tell her he was a god, that might trigger memories that he couldn't let return to her...
"Usagi..." Duo whispered to himself as he peeled his singed shirt from his body, wincing in pain as it brushed against his wounds. "Damn it..." He muttered as he noticed the huge burns that came up covering his shoulders, his back would be ten times worse.
"Shinigami-sama..." A familiar voice said behind him. Duo turned to see the silhouette of a familiar woman.
"Queen Serenity-sama..." He said as he went to one knee.
"Shinigami, there is no need for that, arise," Queen Serenity said calmly. "I have come to warn you, be true to my daughter, do not be swayed from your love..."
"What do you mean? I love Usagi, I always have..." Duo said, looking slightly confused.
"You're love for her will be tested, be true to her," Queen Serenity said. Duo nodded his head in agreement as he listened to the former Queen of the Moon. "I have only enough strength to heal you before I leave, a big battle is coming up and you need your strength if you are to win."
"Doomo arigato..." Duo whispered as her hands began to glow and he felt the pain lift.
"Goodbye Shinigami-sama, protect my daughter." Queen Serenity said as she faded from view.
"Usagi-chan..." He whispered as he walked over to his bed. He threw himself facedown on the blanket and immediately fell into a deep sleep.
"Are you Duo?" A blond girl asked as she ran toward the braided boy.
"Hai, who are you?" Duo asked, watching as her blond pigtails bounced behind her.
"My name is Usagi, I'm going to be your tour guide for the school." Usagi said cheerfully holding out her hand for him to shake.
"Arigato." He said, flashing her his goofy grin as he gripped her tiny hand in his own. He saw her smile as she walked toward their first class.
"So, where are you from Duo-san?" Usagi asked as they walked toward their first class.
"Just call me Duo, Usagi-san." Duo said, flashing her his best grin.
"Hai Duo, just call me Usagi then." Usagi said, returning the smile.
"I'm from America, where are you from?" Duo, putting his hands behind his head in a carefree way as they walked.
"I'm from Tokyo, demo, I've been on this colony for the past three years." Usagi said, looking slightly sad.
"What's wrong?" Duo asked, looking over at the cheerful blond.
"Well... umm... it's nothing..." Usagi said, avoiding his gaze. "Here we are." Usagi said as they arrived at the door...
"Duo-kun!" Usagi cried as she saw the braided boy walk into the theater. "What took you so long?" She asked, pouting kawaiily.
"You know me, I'm never on time." Duo commented.
"Well, I'm glad you're here, I missed you Duo-kun!" She said, throwing her arms around his neck and hugging him.
"Usagi-chan..." Duo said, pushing her away slightly. His expression turned serious as he looked down at the blond.
"What's wrong Duo-kun?" Usagi asked, her expression suddenly serious with worry as she saw his expression. "What happened?" She asked, putting her hand on his cheek.
"I'm leaving Usagi." Duo said calmly.
"Leaving?" Usagi questioned, her eyes getting a look of worry. "Demo, you can't leave! You just go here! You can't leave me!" Usagi cried, tears beginning to fill her eyes.
"Bunny, there are things that you don't know about me..." Duo said, taking her hands off of his chest. "I have secrets that I can't tell you..."
"I don't care Duo-chan! You can't leave me!" Usagi cried, the tears overflowing and trailing down her cheeks. "I've lost everyone close to me, I refuse to lose you too! Take me with you o-negai!" Usagi cried, slamming her hands against his chest.
"Usagi..." Duo said, gently pushing her away from him. "It's too dangerous for you to come along."
"I don't care if it's dangerous! Duo-chan, I've lost all the ones I love... I came to the colonies to get away from the memories, I can't stand being alone..." Usagi said, loud sobs escaping her throat as it pained her to remember. Duo took her into his arms and let her cry against his chest, her shoulders heaving with each painful sob.
"Duo-chan, are you really leaving?" Usagi asked, walking up behind Duo as he picked up a bag. She stood behind him in his dorm room, a saddened look on her face.
"Hai Usagi, I can't stay... there are things that I have to do." Duo said, turning to face her.
"I'll miss you Duo-chan..." Usagi said as she threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly.
"I'll miss you Bunny... maybe we'll meet up again some day." Duo said, smiling weakly as he walked past, leaving her alone in his room. He started down the hallway but stopped when he heard a scream. He recognized the voice right away. "Usagi!" He shouted as he dropped his bag and headed back toward the room. He threw the door open to see shattered glass littering the floor and Usagi was pressed up against the wall by an OZ soldier that held a gun leveled at her head.
"Where is Duo Mazwell!" The soldier shouted, his face angry. Usagi winced in pain as he tightened his grip on her throat.
"I... I don't know..." She whispered, fear dancing in her eyes.
"Put her down!" Duo shouted, drawing his gun. He heard Usagi gasp as she saw the rifle that was in his hand. One of the soldiers was reaching for his gun and Duo pulled the trigger, shooting the gun from his hand before he was able to aim. "I wouldn't try that again," Duo said, his eyes narrowing on the soldiers. "Now, let her go right now." Duo growled.
"Duo-chan? What's going on? Why are they after you?" Usagi asked, fear and confusion filling her cerulean blue eyes.
"I'll explain later Usagi-chan..." Duo said as she was released and came to his arms. He wrapped his arm around her waist and reached into his pocket, an unknown object consealed in his hand. "Close your eyes Usagi." He ordered gently.
"Hai Duo-chan..." Usagi whispered, leaning against Duo and squeezing her eyes shut. Duo raised his hand up and brought it down, watching as the smoke began to fill the room. He ran toward the window and dove through, holding Usagi as tightly to his body as possible. He felt her body tense in fear as she felt her body falling, a moment later though, Usagi's eyes opened and she was safe on the ground.
"Come on Bunny!" Duo cried, dragging the blond girl along behind him. He pulled her into an alleyway beside the dorm and ran to the end, helping her over a fence that lead to the regular streets of the colony.
"What's going on Duo?" Usagi cried, letting him pull her along.
"I don't have time to explain now, Usagi, stay close!" Duo shouted as he tugged lightly on her hand, urging her to run faster.
"You're a Gundam pilot?!?" Usagi demanded, her mouth dropping open in shock. She took a step away from Duo and glanced over at the guy that had wild brown hair and prussian blue eyes. "Is he... another Gundam pilot?" She got an uneasy feeling as she looked at the dark haired boy.
"Hai, that's Heero. I'd try to steer clear of him if I were you." Duo said, a goofy grin crossing his lips.
"Demo, that means that you... you've killed people..." Usagi said, looking slightly nervous.
"Well... yeah... demo, I didn't have a choice Usa... they would have killed me Bunny... I'm doing this for the peace of the colonies." Duo said, looking serious.
"Demo, how can you say you're fighting for the colonies? Not all of the colonies agree with what you're doing... I know I don't..." Usagi said, not meeting his gaze.
"Usagi, if no one stands up and fights, then there will never be peace between the Earth and the colonies..." Duo said gently. Usagi nodded but still looked a little uneasy.
****
"Duo..." Usagi whispered as she slowly made her way home. She remembered that weird scythe that appeared out of no where... where had it come from? It looked like the one that that guy in the alleyway had... demo, there's no way that could be true...
"Usagi." A voice said behind her. Usagi turned to see Mamoru standing there. Again she felt a strange uneasy feeling rising up inside of her and instinctively, she reached up and grasped the silver chain that had always hung there.
"Nani? Where is it?" Usagi demanded, searching for her necklace. "Iie!"
"What's wrong Usagi-chan?" Mamoru asked, approaching the blond girl.
"My cross... it... it's gone!" She cried, turning around to retrace her steps.
"Do you remember when you last noticed it was there?" Mamoru asked, catching up with the young girl.
"Umm... I was with Duo... then, I started home and this blond woman ran into me..." Usagi said and felt tears begin to well up in her eyes. "Iie, she stole my necklace!"
"How do you know she stole it?" Mamoru asked, taking Usagi's hand. Usagi gently pulled it away and then began to tell him.
"Well... she ran into me and I dropped my books. She said she was sorry and helped me pick up my books... she was admiring it and when I trying to stand up, I dropped another book and she must have taken it when I wasn't looking..." Usagi said sadly.
"Is there any way you can get another one?" Mamoru asked, trying to comfort the girl.
"Iie, I don't even remember where I got it... I've had it my whole life, I can't replace it... it's a memory from a time I don't remember..." Usagi said sadly, letting the tears slide down her cheeks.
"Don't worry Usagi-chan, I'll help you find it." Mamoru said, smiling warmly at the blond girl. Something about the way Mamoru called her 'chan' made Usagi's feeling of uneasiness increase dramatically.
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"So, how do I look Jadeite-sama?" The blond girl asked, modeling the sailor-like uniform of the Middle School. She had her hair pulled up into two buns that looked like odangos with a long streamer hanging down to the back of her knees from each. Around her neck she wore a silver cross that glistened in the dim light.
"Nani? You look just like that onna." Jadeite said, his shocked expression turning to a evil smirk.
"Time to pay Shinigami-sama a visit ne?" She asked, smirking as Jadeite pulled her into a tight embrace.
"You got it," Jadeite said before kissing her lightly on the lips. "He'll see a side of that little onna that he's never seen before."
::Fin::
Well, that's it for now *giggles* Lookie at that, I gave you a long chappie this time, aren't I just so nice? Well... cept for the whole cliffie ne? *sweatdrop* Umm... well, guess you'll just have to wait and see what happens in the next chappie... I'm gonna let you go now, email me a