Title: Roses
Author: Lisa
Chapter: 2
Author's Notes:
Hi everyone! Here's chapter 2! I hope everyone has enjoyed. I didn't get many comments on chapter 1. *pouts* Hope I'll get more on this chapter! Please, please send me comments/reviews of any sort, I'm begging you. Alright, uh I know you probably think this story isn't really getting anywhere, but it will get better, I promise. I do change a lot of scenes, because the original episodes were sort of boring...enjoy!
Disclaimers: Sailor Moon and the others don't belong to me, but this story does.
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I feel the enemy approach us, seeking a new goal. Who knows what they're up to, well, I'm about to find out.
I know now that I'm Tuxedo Kamen, and my mission is to protect Sailor Moon and find the crystal for my princess. I also want desperately to learn of my past.
I found a locket of some sort too, I might add. A star locket. So beautiful...yet it's melody is so sad. I feel close, connected to it. Perhaps my dream princess gave it to me? Who knows, I sure didn't.
That day, the enemy appeared in a cemetery, I might add. A lady of some sort, who has a horrible laugh. Thinks she's so funny. As usual, Sailor Moon was in trouble. I rush to help, saving her. I pick up Sailor Moon who was just sitting there, not moving. Probably too scared to move.
She's in my arms, her arms clutched tight around me. A little too tight, but that's not the point. Her small body clinging to mine...as if I was her life source. She's so warm...so...bright. So full of light and life. Beauty. My little warrior.
We both land safely, with Sailor Moon thanking me. A weird looking guy approaches us. I of course go fight it. Then another scout appears. One I'm not familiar with. Oh well. Can't know them all.
I'm happy that she's safe, but I have to complete my mission. I go after the evil witch, trying to find what she was looking for. And I did. It was a crystal of some sort. But what kind? Is it the crystal my princess was asking for? I decided to keep it, in case it was.
Hearing the evil witch yell at me for taking HER crystal, I departed quickly, with her unbearable voice screaming after me.
I am away from her now, safe I should say. The crystal is in my hands, its beautiful glimmer reflecting the sun. I hold it up, and examine it carefully. It looks so...priceless. Is this what my princess wants to have? Is this the key to my future? I shake my head, getting a premonition that the search for the crystal was far from over. But I did get one step closer to finding the crystal: this glittering jewel.
I put it into my pocket for safekeeping, with my star locket. I gasped. My pocket was empty! The star locket...it must've fallen out during the battle. I felt horrible, losing the small treasure, but there was nothing I could do about it now...
I leave, and go home. And guess who I bumped into on my way...(AN: Can you?)
I see Usagi walking down the street, holding the locket. MY locket. I was stunned to say the least. Perhaps my eyes had deceived me. But no, it was there, in her very hands. What is she doing with it, I ask myself. Well, I'm going to find out.
I walk over to her. She didn't even seem to notice that I was standing beside her... "Hello Odango Atama." I teased. But something inside told me it wasn't the right thing to do...
"Mamoru-san, nice to see you again." Usagi replied back, not noticing that I had called her Odango Atama. "Mamoru-san, I...wait a minute! What did you call me? Huh? Did you just call me that AWFUL nickname again? And to think I..." She covered her mouth instantly, gasping silently.
I was curious. Why did she stop, and most importantly, what was she doing with the locket? "Odango, exactly where did you get that locket?" I asked in a questioning tone. I see her faltering a little, as if trying to think of an answer.
"I...uh...found it in the park...uh...when I was hanging out with...Naru...yeah that's it! Naru and I were...doing something...uh..." She giggled nervously.
I simply raised an eyebrow, not believing her. I wasn't at the park in the first place, and second, Usagi wasn't a good liar. Anyone could tell. "Odango Atama, the truth this time."
"I...found it." Now that was better. I smiled a bit. "That's better."
"Is it yours? Perhaps a special friend gave it to you?" She asked shyly, her eyes looking down.
"Odango, that's something I can't answer." And in truth, I really couldn't. Most of my life was still a mystery.
I see Usagi looking at me strangely, but dismissed it. "Do you want it back?" She took handed it to me reluctantly.
I took it from her, smiling gratefully. "Thanks, Odango. Ja ne." I felt guilty taking the locket back. It obviously meant so much to her...and any fragment of a chance of us actually tolerating each other was gone, all because of me. Sighing, I turned to leave.
"Mamoru, wait!" Usagi called out after me. I turned around. "Odango, what is it?" I asked, pretending to be slightly annoyed.
"Well, can we talk?" She looked a little nervous.
"Sure." My eyes were locked on hers. "So beautiful...mmm...my angel." I thought dreamily.
"Are you going to the arcade?"
"Huh?" Actually, going to the arcade wasn't in my plans. More like go home and try to figure things out. But it would be nice to be with Usagi...get to know her better. "Um, I...yes I was."
Her eyes brightened. "Cool! I want to talk in private..."
I looked at her strangely. What could Usagi possibly have anything to say to me?
We reached the arcade, and sat in one of the booths. I noticed Usa was fidgeting a lot, and was really nervous. Man, she was making me nervous!
A waitress came along to take our order. I looked over at Usagi. She didn't look hungry. Just anxious to talk. "No thanks. Maybe later." I could see Usagi agree.
"So Odango, we're alone. Say what you wish." I had a hunch that I wouldn't except what she was going to say.
"Well Mamoru, I don't know where to begin..." She shook her head.
"Don't worry. Just say what your mind is telling you."
She brightened a little.
"Alright." She agreed slowly. "Well, I...you know when you call me "Odango Atama" I get all mad and everything?" Receiving a nod from me, she continued. "Well, when you called me that today, I didn't feel angry for some reason. I felt...like I kinda liked it." Her cheeks immediately flushed red.
I nearly fell out of my seat. "What?" My mouth dropped open. I was speechless. No, I wasn't expecting this.
"So...uh...what do you propose to do about this?" My voice wasn't as smooth as I intended it to be.
"Well, I don't know." She managed to sputter out. "It's not like I like you or anything...I mean, we hate each other, right? You know...you hate me and I hate you...right?"
I couldn't answer that. No, I didn't hate her. In fact, I admire her, care for her. I just don't show it. I guess it's one of my down points. Everyone has them.
"Odango...I can't answer that. Why don't we think about for awhile? Ja ne." I left. She obviously needed time to sort out her feelings. As for me, I continued on my merry way.
I opened to door to my apartment silently. My heart was pounding. Usagi and I might have a chance after all! But then what of my dream princess? She seems to be connected to me in some way. My princess is counting on me, waiting for me, and I can't let her down. Or Sailor Moon. But Usagi means so much to me.
I knew then that I couldn't choose between the three people who occupied my life. What do I do? Will things work out?
I take out the star locket, listening to its melancholy tune. It calmed me down.
The crystal was in my hands. I knew my princess will be back again tonight. What will she say?
My princess comes again tonight. I see her, and me, as Tuxedo Kamen. As always, her face is in the shadows.
"Tuxedo Kamen...you have found one of the seven crystals. Find them, and hurry. The dark forces already have one. Please set me free again, Tuxedo Kamen.
"Who are you?" I shout to her.
"You will find out soon. Until then, find the crystals, please." She disappeared, and I awoke from my sleep, breathing heavily.
The sun was rising; a new day beginning.
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Chapter 2 is completed. Sorry for its shortness. I can't seem to write long chapters anymore. Anyway, chapter 3 will be out soon. Is this story boring? It does get better, I promise. Chapter 3 will be based on the episode where Usagi and Mamoru poses for a painting. It will contain some comedy, as well as a little romance. Please send all comments and suggestions to LisaZUMstories@aol.com. Thanks for reading!
This story written and posted January, 2001.
Author: Lisa
Chapter: 2
Author's Notes:
Hi everyone! Here's chapter 2! I hope everyone has enjoyed. I didn't get many comments on chapter 1. *pouts* Hope I'll get more on this chapter! Please, please send me comments/reviews of any sort, I'm begging you. Alright, uh I know you probably think this story isn't really getting anywhere, but it will get better, I promise. I do change a lot of scenes, because the original episodes were sort of boring...enjoy!
Disclaimers: Sailor Moon and the others don't belong to me, but this story does.
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I feel the enemy approach us, seeking a new goal. Who knows what they're up to, well, I'm about to find out.
I know now that I'm Tuxedo Kamen, and my mission is to protect Sailor Moon and find the crystal for my princess. I also want desperately to learn of my past.
I found a locket of some sort too, I might add. A star locket. So beautiful...yet it's melody is so sad. I feel close, connected to it. Perhaps my dream princess gave it to me? Who knows, I sure didn't.
That day, the enemy appeared in a cemetery, I might add. A lady of some sort, who has a horrible laugh. Thinks she's so funny. As usual, Sailor Moon was in trouble. I rush to help, saving her. I pick up Sailor Moon who was just sitting there, not moving. Probably too scared to move.
She's in my arms, her arms clutched tight around me. A little too tight, but that's not the point. Her small body clinging to mine...as if I was her life source. She's so warm...so...bright. So full of light and life. Beauty. My little warrior.
We both land safely, with Sailor Moon thanking me. A weird looking guy approaches us. I of course go fight it. Then another scout appears. One I'm not familiar with. Oh well. Can't know them all.
I'm happy that she's safe, but I have to complete my mission. I go after the evil witch, trying to find what she was looking for. And I did. It was a crystal of some sort. But what kind? Is it the crystal my princess was asking for? I decided to keep it, in case it was.
Hearing the evil witch yell at me for taking HER crystal, I departed quickly, with her unbearable voice screaming after me.
I am away from her now, safe I should say. The crystal is in my hands, its beautiful glimmer reflecting the sun. I hold it up, and examine it carefully. It looks so...priceless. Is this what my princess wants to have? Is this the key to my future? I shake my head, getting a premonition that the search for the crystal was far from over. But I did get one step closer to finding the crystal: this glittering jewel.
I put it into my pocket for safekeeping, with my star locket. I gasped. My pocket was empty! The star locket...it must've fallen out during the battle. I felt horrible, losing the small treasure, but there was nothing I could do about it now...
I leave, and go home. And guess who I bumped into on my way...(AN: Can you?)
I see Usagi walking down the street, holding the locket. MY locket. I was stunned to say the least. Perhaps my eyes had deceived me. But no, it was there, in her very hands. What is she doing with it, I ask myself. Well, I'm going to find out.
I walk over to her. She didn't even seem to notice that I was standing beside her... "Hello Odango Atama." I teased. But something inside told me it wasn't the right thing to do...
"Mamoru-san, nice to see you again." Usagi replied back, not noticing that I had called her Odango Atama. "Mamoru-san, I...wait a minute! What did you call me? Huh? Did you just call me that AWFUL nickname again? And to think I..." She covered her mouth instantly, gasping silently.
I was curious. Why did she stop, and most importantly, what was she doing with the locket? "Odango, exactly where did you get that locket?" I asked in a questioning tone. I see her faltering a little, as if trying to think of an answer.
"I...uh...found it in the park...uh...when I was hanging out with...Naru...yeah that's it! Naru and I were...doing something...uh..." She giggled nervously.
I simply raised an eyebrow, not believing her. I wasn't at the park in the first place, and second, Usagi wasn't a good liar. Anyone could tell. "Odango Atama, the truth this time."
"I...found it." Now that was better. I smiled a bit. "That's better."
"Is it yours? Perhaps a special friend gave it to you?" She asked shyly, her eyes looking down.
"Odango, that's something I can't answer." And in truth, I really couldn't. Most of my life was still a mystery.
I see Usagi looking at me strangely, but dismissed it. "Do you want it back?" She took handed it to me reluctantly.
I took it from her, smiling gratefully. "Thanks, Odango. Ja ne." I felt guilty taking the locket back. It obviously meant so much to her...and any fragment of a chance of us actually tolerating each other was gone, all because of me. Sighing, I turned to leave.
"Mamoru, wait!" Usagi called out after me. I turned around. "Odango, what is it?" I asked, pretending to be slightly annoyed.
"Well, can we talk?" She looked a little nervous.
"Sure." My eyes were locked on hers. "So beautiful...mmm...my angel." I thought dreamily.
"Are you going to the arcade?"
"Huh?" Actually, going to the arcade wasn't in my plans. More like go home and try to figure things out. But it would be nice to be with Usagi...get to know her better. "Um, I...yes I was."
Her eyes brightened. "Cool! I want to talk in private..."
I looked at her strangely. What could Usagi possibly have anything to say to me?
We reached the arcade, and sat in one of the booths. I noticed Usa was fidgeting a lot, and was really nervous. Man, she was making me nervous!
A waitress came along to take our order. I looked over at Usagi. She didn't look hungry. Just anxious to talk. "No thanks. Maybe later." I could see Usagi agree.
"So Odango, we're alone. Say what you wish." I had a hunch that I wouldn't except what she was going to say.
"Well Mamoru, I don't know where to begin..." She shook her head.
"Don't worry. Just say what your mind is telling you."
She brightened a little.
"Alright." She agreed slowly. "Well, I...you know when you call me "Odango Atama" I get all mad and everything?" Receiving a nod from me, she continued. "Well, when you called me that today, I didn't feel angry for some reason. I felt...like I kinda liked it." Her cheeks immediately flushed red.
I nearly fell out of my seat. "What?" My mouth dropped open. I was speechless. No, I wasn't expecting this.
"So...uh...what do you propose to do about this?" My voice wasn't as smooth as I intended it to be.
"Well, I don't know." She managed to sputter out. "It's not like I like you or anything...I mean, we hate each other, right? You know...you hate me and I hate you...right?"
I couldn't answer that. No, I didn't hate her. In fact, I admire her, care for her. I just don't show it. I guess it's one of my down points. Everyone has them.
"Odango...I can't answer that. Why don't we think about for awhile? Ja ne." I left. She obviously needed time to sort out her feelings. As for me, I continued on my merry way.
I opened to door to my apartment silently. My heart was pounding. Usagi and I might have a chance after all! But then what of my dream princess? She seems to be connected to me in some way. My princess is counting on me, waiting for me, and I can't let her down. Or Sailor Moon. But Usagi means so much to me.
I knew then that I couldn't choose between the three people who occupied my life. What do I do? Will things work out?
I take out the star locket, listening to its melancholy tune. It calmed me down.
The crystal was in my hands. I knew my princess will be back again tonight. What will she say?
My princess comes again tonight. I see her, and me, as Tuxedo Kamen. As always, her face is in the shadows.
"Tuxedo Kamen...you have found one of the seven crystals. Find them, and hurry. The dark forces already have one. Please set me free again, Tuxedo Kamen.
"Who are you?" I shout to her.
"You will find out soon. Until then, find the crystals, please." She disappeared, and I awoke from my sleep, breathing heavily.
The sun was rising; a new day beginning.
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Chapter 2 is completed. Sorry for its shortness. I can't seem to write long chapters anymore. Anyway, chapter 3 will be out soon. Is this story boring? It does get better, I promise. Chapter 3 will be based on the episode where Usagi and Mamoru poses for a painting. It will contain some comedy, as well as a little romance. Please send all comments and suggestions to LisaZUMstories@aol.com. Thanks for reading!
This story written and posted January, 2001.