Title: Roses
Author: Lisa
Chapter: 5
Rating: G
Author's Notes:
*grins* Hi everyone! Here's chapter 5! I'm really sorry, but it is very, very short. I hope this is not boring you or anything... This chapter and the rest of this story is in Mamoru's p.o.v. I'm curious, is anyone wondering why Mamoru still has the locket? Well, I changed the plot a little. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to review my stories, or has sent me an e-mail concerning it. It's you guys that inspire me to continue writing. From now on, I will send out either 1 or 2 chapter of Roses each week, depending on the time I have, so you can expect a chapter of Roses every week. Well, enough of me talking, enjoy!
Disclaimers: Sailor Moon and the others don't belong to me, but this story does.
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I stare at Sailor Moon silently, wondering why she was looking at me weirdly. Then, I looked down. By my feet...was the star locket. Now how did that locket escape from my pocket I wondered as I bent down to pick it up.
The star locket opened up at my touch, it melancholy tune dissolving the silence that surrounded us. It was such a beautiful locket...but I could lose it. Perhaps I should give it to a certain Odango Atama who would probably love to have it...
"Tuxedo Kamen.." A voice called out to me. I looked up at Sailor Moon, apparently still in shock or something. Her vibrant blue eyes darted around, as if searching me for answers to her unknown question. "The locket." She murmured silently, still staring at me. "Why do you have it?" She inquired. Now that was a particularly strange question in my opinion. I mean, why should she care that I possess a locket or not.
"What do you mean?" I ask her. Her eyes met mine, and I could see confusion and in them.
"I thought..." She trailed off. "No, you wouldn't understand." She turned her back to me, contemplating about something. And in that time, I used it wisely. Sailor Moon was never this close to me before. I looked at her features. No doubt that she was beautiful...this graceful warrior whom I protect. And her mini-skirt, revealing her long, slender legs. "So beautiful..." I whisper unconsciously. Wait a minute. Why am I thinking this? I should be concentrating on my mission...my duty to my princess. But I just can't help it. Sailor Moon is very beautiful...and her physical features match my dream princess's perfectly. Then, so does Usagi...and every time I look at Sailor Moon, I can't help but see Sailor Moon as well. Could it be possible that Usagi is Sailor Moon? Now would' t that be interesting...that's impossible...or is it?
"Tuxedo Kamen...uh.." I snapped out of my deep thinking to see Sailor Moon waving her hand frantically.
"Hai?" I replied. She sighed a bit. "Tuxedo Kamen, where exactly did you get that locket?" She pointed to my star locket.
"I've had it for a long time." I know it didn't answer her question. I couldn't let Sailor Moon know anything about me...or my mission. I just can't. It's too bad though. I know she trusts me with her life. "Why?"
She looked down, a faint blush coming to her cheeks. Actually, she looked very cute that way. "Well, it's just that...a friend of mine had one just like it...and I thought...you see...oh never mind." A few words rang in my head. The words 'a friend of mine'. Who was her friend? Is there really a locket just like this one? Or...could it be that she was talking about my alter ego, Mamoru having a locket like this? Who is she? I need to find out...
"Tuxedo Kamen...can you tell me...are you our enemy...or ally?" She asked me, eyes downcast, refusing to meet mine. That was a question I desperately tried to figure out. Am I their enemy...or friend? I help them, but then I am also after the crystals. Does that make me their enemy?
"I don't know Sailor Moon. What I do know is that I need the crystals, and will get them...not matter what it takes. Just remember that I will be here to help you if necessary. Sayonara."
"Wait!" She called after me, but I leave anyway. I couldn't bare to stay there with her. What if I am their enemy? Then I am putting Sailor Moon's life in great danger. And who exactly is Sailor Moon? I have a hunch that she is...Usagi. I wonder..that such a normal girl could be the champion of love and justice. Usagi sure didn't seem like a warrior to me...looks can be deceiving though.
Once stepping into my apartment, I leaned against the closed door. I could feel my transformation losing its affect. After a few seconds, I was Mamoru again.
"Sailor Moon...Usagi..." I murmur. What exactly is the relationship between these two? Are they one person..or not? Sailor Moon's words still ring in my ears. "A friend had one just like it..." Could she be referring to me? Does Sailor Moon know me? I have this feeling that Sailor Moon's true identity will be revealed to me soon. I almost have it figured out...almost
I take out my locket, and hold it close to me. This locket would always calm me down no matter what. A sense of peace would overcome me. This magical locket...could it be possible that my dream princess had given it to me...in another lifetime? Why does this locket remind me of the princess? Could it be true that I was...she was my love in another life? That thought sent shivers down my entire body. It was scary to think that I, an orphan, could know and feel love...even if it was in another time. Love is something I never have experienced before, but want to. Right now though, I need to concentrate only on my mission...my destiny. Afterwards, I guess that is where love comes in. I wonder if my dream princess is real...that we could be together after everything is over, after my mission had been fulfilled. I wish my dream princess was Usagi. I guess I've never stopped and thought about is before, but I do have feelings for my Odango Atama. As for Sailor Moon, I'm content to be her savior. That's all I have to say.
As I lay in bed that night, I think about the things that has taken place in my life. My past is still so unclear to me. And these dreams...my destiny...my past. I want to know my past. Who I was. Ever since I was little, I would always pray that one day my past will be revealed to me..that the missing piece of the puzzle will be filled in. But it isn't. It's not even close. With everything that has happened with me...Sailor Moon, my dream princess...Usagi...I wonder if it will ever end. If I will ever be able to remember my past. Perhaps that's why I desperately want the crystals. To free my princess...and find my past.
The past in not everything though. I still have my future to think about. Every night as I lay in my bed, I would think of what my future would be like. Is it happy...or sad? Will I ever be loved? Will I have a family of my own. That's all I really want. Love, and a family. Those things don't seem hard to get...but to me...it seems like my fate is to be alone. That I am fated to forever live in a world full of darkness with no light at all. Sometimes I think about why I am here. Used to, I would feel like there is nothing to live for. Now there is. Usagi, Sailor Moon, my princess. I feel as though I am needed. It feels good to know someone depends on you, to know that your life is worth living. I feel asleep...thinking of Usagi, and how our relationship is.
The next morning I woke up bright and early, ready for the challenges the new day would bring. And on top of that...ready to see my Odango Atama. I took a shower, and got dressed fast, very anxious to see Usagi. Her bubbly personality, her smiles...everything about her is magical to me.
I found her by the arcade. "Usagi, hi!" I called out to her, catching her attention.
"Mamoru-san, nice to see you." She smiled warmly, a smile that filled my soul with light. She is my light, and always will be. "I was just going over to Yumemi's. Want to come?" She inquired. Now how could I pass up an opportunity like that?"
"If you don't mind." I replied, feeling a grin forming on my face. She shook her head. "I don't mind. In fact, I would be happy to have some company." Oh, Usagi is just so beautiful, wonderful.
"So Usagi, how are you today?" I asked as we started walking towards Yumemi's place.
"Good. And you?" She queried, looking up at me, her blue eyes meeting mine.
"Couldn't be better." I answer. In truth, it was really couldn't get any better than this. "Usagi, we are friends right? No hard feelings?" I just had to ask.
"Of course we are friends. I prefer being nice than to insult you, you know."
"Same here." Well, this was going very smoothly. Usagi and I are actually getting along, sharing a pleasant conversation! I look over at her. Oh Usagi. How I wish I could be loved by you...
We arrived at Yumemi's place sooner than I thought we would. Stepping inside the room, we looked around, awed by all the beautiful paintings displayed. Yumemi walked towards us.
"Hi guys. Here to see your painting, right?"
"Yes." I heard Usagi say.
"Okay. Here it is." She uncovered the painting. It was beautiful. Yumemi's painting skills are magnificent. And this painting, it's so...realistic. As if it was real. I looked at the painting carefully. She did it perfectly. In the painting, Usagi, her odangos perfectly done, was beside me. Almost like we were a couple. If only that were true.
"So, what do you think?" Yumemi asked us.
"Wonderful..." Usagi breathed out. "It's perfect."
"I agree."
"Thanks you guys." Yumemi smiled a little.
"Oh, what's this?" Usagi asked, pointing to a painting of Yumemi hung up on the wall. "It's lovely Yumemi!" I'd have to admit, the self portrait was elegant.
"Arigato Usagi, Mamoru. I could not have done it without you two."
Usagi beamed. "Glad to help!" She responded happily. That is a thing about Usagi. She's always happy.
"Hai. We were more than happy to help." I added in. Personally, I was really glad this painting session did take place. If it didn't, then I bet Usagi and I will probably still be enemies right now. Yumemi, even though she doesn't know it, brought me closer to Usagi. Now we're friends, all thanks to Yumemi. Someday...I believe Usagi could love me...I just have to show her that.
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There! Chapter 5 is finished! Sorry for its shortness, the next chapter will be longer, I promise. So...is this boring, or is it okay, or what? Please send me all comments and suggestions! My e-mail address is LisaZUMstories@aol.com. I love e-mail! Anyway, chapter 6 will be out in a week or so, but chapter 3 of Against All Odds will be out in a few days. Until then, Ja ne!
This story written and posted February, 2001
Author: Lisa
Chapter: 5
Rating: G
Author's Notes:
*grins* Hi everyone! Here's chapter 5! I'm really sorry, but it is very, very short. I hope this is not boring you or anything... This chapter and the rest of this story is in Mamoru's p.o.v. I'm curious, is anyone wondering why Mamoru still has the locket? Well, I changed the plot a little. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to review my stories, or has sent me an e-mail concerning it. It's you guys that inspire me to continue writing. From now on, I will send out either 1 or 2 chapter of Roses each week, depending on the time I have, so you can expect a chapter of Roses every week. Well, enough of me talking, enjoy!
Disclaimers: Sailor Moon and the others don't belong to me, but this story does.
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I stare at Sailor Moon silently, wondering why she was looking at me weirdly. Then, I looked down. By my feet...was the star locket. Now how did that locket escape from my pocket I wondered as I bent down to pick it up.
The star locket opened up at my touch, it melancholy tune dissolving the silence that surrounded us. It was such a beautiful locket...but I could lose it. Perhaps I should give it to a certain Odango Atama who would probably love to have it...
"Tuxedo Kamen.." A voice called out to me. I looked up at Sailor Moon, apparently still in shock or something. Her vibrant blue eyes darted around, as if searching me for answers to her unknown question. "The locket." She murmured silently, still staring at me. "Why do you have it?" She inquired. Now that was a particularly strange question in my opinion. I mean, why should she care that I possess a locket or not.
"What do you mean?" I ask her. Her eyes met mine, and I could see confusion and in them.
"I thought..." She trailed off. "No, you wouldn't understand." She turned her back to me, contemplating about something. And in that time, I used it wisely. Sailor Moon was never this close to me before. I looked at her features. No doubt that she was beautiful...this graceful warrior whom I protect. And her mini-skirt, revealing her long, slender legs. "So beautiful..." I whisper unconsciously. Wait a minute. Why am I thinking this? I should be concentrating on my mission...my duty to my princess. But I just can't help it. Sailor Moon is very beautiful...and her physical features match my dream princess's perfectly. Then, so does Usagi...and every time I look at Sailor Moon, I can't help but see Sailor Moon as well. Could it be possible that Usagi is Sailor Moon? Now would' t that be interesting...that's impossible...or is it?
"Tuxedo Kamen...uh.." I snapped out of my deep thinking to see Sailor Moon waving her hand frantically.
"Hai?" I replied. She sighed a bit. "Tuxedo Kamen, where exactly did you get that locket?" She pointed to my star locket.
"I've had it for a long time." I know it didn't answer her question. I couldn't let Sailor Moon know anything about me...or my mission. I just can't. It's too bad though. I know she trusts me with her life. "Why?"
She looked down, a faint blush coming to her cheeks. Actually, she looked very cute that way. "Well, it's just that...a friend of mine had one just like it...and I thought...you see...oh never mind." A few words rang in my head. The words 'a friend of mine'. Who was her friend? Is there really a locket just like this one? Or...could it be that she was talking about my alter ego, Mamoru having a locket like this? Who is she? I need to find out...
"Tuxedo Kamen...can you tell me...are you our enemy...or ally?" She asked me, eyes downcast, refusing to meet mine. That was a question I desperately tried to figure out. Am I their enemy...or friend? I help them, but then I am also after the crystals. Does that make me their enemy?
"I don't know Sailor Moon. What I do know is that I need the crystals, and will get them...not matter what it takes. Just remember that I will be here to help you if necessary. Sayonara."
"Wait!" She called after me, but I leave anyway. I couldn't bare to stay there with her. What if I am their enemy? Then I am putting Sailor Moon's life in great danger. And who exactly is Sailor Moon? I have a hunch that she is...Usagi. I wonder..that such a normal girl could be the champion of love and justice. Usagi sure didn't seem like a warrior to me...looks can be deceiving though.
Once stepping into my apartment, I leaned against the closed door. I could feel my transformation losing its affect. After a few seconds, I was Mamoru again.
"Sailor Moon...Usagi..." I murmur. What exactly is the relationship between these two? Are they one person..or not? Sailor Moon's words still ring in my ears. "A friend had one just like it..." Could she be referring to me? Does Sailor Moon know me? I have this feeling that Sailor Moon's true identity will be revealed to me soon. I almost have it figured out...almost
I take out my locket, and hold it close to me. This locket would always calm me down no matter what. A sense of peace would overcome me. This magical locket...could it be possible that my dream princess had given it to me...in another lifetime? Why does this locket remind me of the princess? Could it be true that I was...she was my love in another life? That thought sent shivers down my entire body. It was scary to think that I, an orphan, could know and feel love...even if it was in another time. Love is something I never have experienced before, but want to. Right now though, I need to concentrate only on my mission...my destiny. Afterwards, I guess that is where love comes in. I wonder if my dream princess is real...that we could be together after everything is over, after my mission had been fulfilled. I wish my dream princess was Usagi. I guess I've never stopped and thought about is before, but I do have feelings for my Odango Atama. As for Sailor Moon, I'm content to be her savior. That's all I have to say.
As I lay in bed that night, I think about the things that has taken place in my life. My past is still so unclear to me. And these dreams...my destiny...my past. I want to know my past. Who I was. Ever since I was little, I would always pray that one day my past will be revealed to me..that the missing piece of the puzzle will be filled in. But it isn't. It's not even close. With everything that has happened with me...Sailor Moon, my dream princess...Usagi...I wonder if it will ever end. If I will ever be able to remember my past. Perhaps that's why I desperately want the crystals. To free my princess...and find my past.
The past in not everything though. I still have my future to think about. Every night as I lay in my bed, I would think of what my future would be like. Is it happy...or sad? Will I ever be loved? Will I have a family of my own. That's all I really want. Love, and a family. Those things don't seem hard to get...but to me...it seems like my fate is to be alone. That I am fated to forever live in a world full of darkness with no light at all. Sometimes I think about why I am here. Used to, I would feel like there is nothing to live for. Now there is. Usagi, Sailor Moon, my princess. I feel as though I am needed. It feels good to know someone depends on you, to know that your life is worth living. I feel asleep...thinking of Usagi, and how our relationship is.
The next morning I woke up bright and early, ready for the challenges the new day would bring. And on top of that...ready to see my Odango Atama. I took a shower, and got dressed fast, very anxious to see Usagi. Her bubbly personality, her smiles...everything about her is magical to me.
I found her by the arcade. "Usagi, hi!" I called out to her, catching her attention.
"Mamoru-san, nice to see you." She smiled warmly, a smile that filled my soul with light. She is my light, and always will be. "I was just going over to Yumemi's. Want to come?" She inquired. Now how could I pass up an opportunity like that?"
"If you don't mind." I replied, feeling a grin forming on my face. She shook her head. "I don't mind. In fact, I would be happy to have some company." Oh, Usagi is just so beautiful, wonderful.
"So Usagi, how are you today?" I asked as we started walking towards Yumemi's place.
"Good. And you?" She queried, looking up at me, her blue eyes meeting mine.
"Couldn't be better." I answer. In truth, it was really couldn't get any better than this. "Usagi, we are friends right? No hard feelings?" I just had to ask.
"Of course we are friends. I prefer being nice than to insult you, you know."
"Same here." Well, this was going very smoothly. Usagi and I are actually getting along, sharing a pleasant conversation! I look over at her. Oh Usagi. How I wish I could be loved by you...
We arrived at Yumemi's place sooner than I thought we would. Stepping inside the room, we looked around, awed by all the beautiful paintings displayed. Yumemi walked towards us.
"Hi guys. Here to see your painting, right?"
"Yes." I heard Usagi say.
"Okay. Here it is." She uncovered the painting. It was beautiful. Yumemi's painting skills are magnificent. And this painting, it's so...realistic. As if it was real. I looked at the painting carefully. She did it perfectly. In the painting, Usagi, her odangos perfectly done, was beside me. Almost like we were a couple. If only that were true.
"So, what do you think?" Yumemi asked us.
"Wonderful..." Usagi breathed out. "It's perfect."
"I agree."
"Thanks you guys." Yumemi smiled a little.
"Oh, what's this?" Usagi asked, pointing to a painting of Yumemi hung up on the wall. "It's lovely Yumemi!" I'd have to admit, the self portrait was elegant.
"Arigato Usagi, Mamoru. I could not have done it without you two."
Usagi beamed. "Glad to help!" She responded happily. That is a thing about Usagi. She's always happy.
"Hai. We were more than happy to help." I added in. Personally, I was really glad this painting session did take place. If it didn't, then I bet Usagi and I will probably still be enemies right now. Yumemi, even though she doesn't know it, brought me closer to Usagi. Now we're friends, all thanks to Yumemi. Someday...I believe Usagi could love me...I just have to show her that.
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There! Chapter 5 is finished! Sorry for its shortness, the next chapter will be longer, I promise. So...is this boring, or is it okay, or what? Please send me all comments and suggestions! My e-mail address is LisaZUMstories@aol.com. I love e-mail! Anyway, chapter 6 will be out in a week or so, but chapter 3 of Against All Odds will be out in a few days. Until then, Ja ne!
This story written and posted February, 2001