--PLEASE READ THIS--
This story is a SERIES. That means there
are more chapters that come before this one.
You can start with these chapters, but I will
promise you will be confused.
The series in order goes as follows;
Don't Let Me Go: Broken Promises
Don't Let Me Go: Insanity
Don't Let Me Go: Roses
Don't Let Me Go: Apparition
Don't Let Me Go: Debauchery
Don't Let Me Go: Analogous
Don't Let Me Go: Barrage
Don't Let Me Go: Crystallization
And next week the first chapter of
Don't Let Me Go: Eternity
will be out ^^
I hope this doesn't make everyone
go screaming and not read my fic ::sniff::
I promise the first couple of Main titles
are not that long ^^
______________________________________________
Endymion, King of Earth.
Oh man, that title takes some getting used to.
I spent so many years preparing for this moment,
but I'm still not ready. How does Usako do it?
She looks so regal, every inch the Queen. I look
in the mirror and plain old Chiba Mamoru staring
back at me. Then she turns and looks at me, and
in her eyes I see myself so differently. Keep
the title, the throne - hell, keep the whole
world. When I look in her eyes, when I see the
love there, I have more than man could ever hope
for.
What would I do without my Usako? I pray that
I'll never find out.
-Endymion, King of Earth
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Don't Let Me Go: Crystallization
Chapter: 3
By: Bethany and Patch
Rated: PG 13?
Editor: Meara
Email: Bethany212@aol.com and
Patchkhan1@hotmail.com
Email us! ^_^
~~~~~~~~~~~~
"We have to do it Mamo-chan, there's no other
way."
"No. It's not going to happen, not now. It's
too soon."
"But Mamo-chan, you've seen the situation,
you know it's been bad, but now, the tides might
be turning to our favor. If anything, we should
do this as soon as possible."
The royal couple stood in one of the conference
rooms of the palace, Setsuna an audience to their
argument.
"Your Majesty," the Senshi said quietly,
causing the other two to turn to her.
"Which one?" Mamoru quipped, causing Usagi
to giggle, breaking some of the tension in the room.
Setsuna allowed herself a small smile before
continuing. "I know it is not in my place to say
anything, but I agree with my Queen. This is the
time to use this opportunity. It would be to our
advantage. Some of the rebels have already allied
themselves to us, while others are still unsure of
whose side to take. If we use this opportunity to
have you two make a public appearance, the result
might be quite beneficial to our cause."
"Setsuna-san's right, Mamo-chan," Usagi said,
turning back to face him. "Don't you see? The people
need us. They need to see us, to be reassured that
we're not out to harm them in any way. They're all so
confused right now with so much happening, it's a
wonder things aren't much worse."
"I think everything's as bad as it can be,"
Mamoru muttered, rubbing a hand over his face. He
stared at one of the walls, his mind furiously
turning. It was such a great risk, there was no
reason to doubt that. To go out into the public,
where no one knew who was the enemy and who wasn't...
it was a chance he really did *not* want to take.
He did not want to risk the life of his beloved
Usagi.
His gaze shifted to the graceful figure she
made beside him, her blue eyes questioning as she
waited for him to speak. There was so much hope in
them that he was amazed. She really wanted to do
this, he realized. That she wanted the best for
everyone in Crystal Tokyo, even after the way the
citizens had treated them... it was amazing. He was
filled with so much pride and love for her - Mamoru
didn't want to risk her life, to lose a part of his
soul just because of making one mistake. Going out
to make a public appearance currently being at the
top of the "mistakes" list.
But he was being selfish also, he thought.
I'm King now. It's time for me to start thinking
like one. He needed to consider what was best for
the people, not himself. It was too late turn back
now and he couldn't ignore the present matter at
hand. The people needed them, needed comfort and
security. What would come in the future would come
and he would deal with it then... whether it be with
Usagi or without.
Usagi noticed his face lose its pallor and she
felt a slight sinking feeling. He wasn't going to
agree, she thought. But he had to! They needed to
make things right, to show some kind of semblance
of order. But he was afraid for her and she could
clearly see that in his eyes and that emotion --fear
for her-- touched the deepest part of her. He didn't
want anything to happen to her and he would do every-
thing in his power to keep her safe, that much was
obvious but the matter at hand demanded their attention.
"Mamo-chan?" she asked quietly.
He turned his head to look down at her and their
eyes met. Steadily they gazed at each other, a world
of understanding passing between them.
"We'll do it," he said finally, still holding
Usagi's gaze.
"I will go inform the other Senshi," Setsuna
said and left the room, knowing that the two needed
a moment's privacy.
As the door closed, Usagi exhaled slowly. She
hadn't even realized she was holding her breath.
"Thank you Mamo-chan, you'll see that this is
all for the best."
"I know it is," he replied. He lifted his hand
and caressed the side of her face with the back of his
hand. She closed her eyes and leaned into him, enjoying
the soft touch. "I love you Usako," he said, now cupping
her cheek. "After all that we've been through, if
anything happened to you now..."
"Shh." She silenced him by placing two fingers
on his mouth. "I won't let anything happen. I don't
want to leave you."
"Demo-"
"I will always be by your side," she said, not
letting him speak. Usagi leaned up and replaced her
fingers with her lips, chasing his fears and worries
away with a kiss... for the present time being.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Is everything ready?"
"Hai."
"Are the guards posted at their stations?"
"Hai."
"Is the area secure?"
"Hai."
"Do we have enough reinforcements?"
"Hai."
"Is Usako ready?"
"Uh..." here Minako finally faltered.
Mamoru raised his eyebrow at that response.
All the Senshi stood in front of him, answering
his last minute questions with affirmatives... except
for this one.
"Where is she?" he asked, crossing his arms.
"Right here, Love," Usagi walked up to them,
her eyes twinkling. "You didn't think I'd back out
at the last minute did you?" she asked teasingly.
"You are unpredictable, what am I to assume?"
She whacked him lightly on the arm and then
turned to her friends. "So, is everyone ready for
this?"
"As ready as never," Minako replied cheerfully.
Everyone looked at her blankly until Rei shoved
her with her hip. "Baka, it's as ready as ever... not
never!"
"Ever, never, they sound the same to me," she
replied with a shrug of her shoulders.
Everyone shook their heads in disbelief. Some
things really never change.
"We should go," Haruka said. "The people are
waiting for us."
The King, Queen and Senshi were to make their
appearance on one of the formal balconies of the
palace. The balcony faced an outside area that could
hold a huge number of people, which is exactly what
was needed.
The Senshi walked out first, lining the sides
so that the two rulers could stand in the middle. As
Usagi walked with her arm tucked in Mamoru's she
looked out and her eyes widened a little.
There were so many people. All anxious to hear
what they had to say. She began to feel slightly dizzy
but shook herself mentally. Now was not the time to get
a case of stage fright.
A few of the people cheered and it was a reassuring
sound to everyone on the balcony, to know that there were
some who believed in them, trusted them.
The noise died down and Usagi cleared her throat.
Oh Kami, here goes nothing, she thought. Mamoru squeezed
her hand encouragingly and she gained some confidence
from that.
Everything would work out, it really would.
Usagi looked up at Mamoru, smiling happily. I
love you, she mouthed and he gave her a tender smile
in return. Suddenly their moment was interrupted by a
loud voice from behind them. They whirled around to
face the owner.
Minako gasped beside Usagi. "He's that man
from the other day..." she whispered.
"Who?" Usagi demanded.
But before Minako could reply, he spoke for them.
"Your Majesty," he nodded toward Usagi, his
lips curling up into a sneering smile. "I believe
the pleasure of finally meeting you is all mine.
My name is Haruhiro and I have a request to beseech
of you." His arms were crossed and everyone on the
balcony watched him warily.
"And what would this request be?" Usagi asked,
her gut knotting in fear. The man had an evil look in
his eye and she knew his intentions would lead to
disaster.
"Why, for you to die of course," and with
lightening speed he had pulled out a gun hidden
under his crossed arms and had fired it at Usagi.
Mamoru didn't think, just acted and pushed
Usagi out of the way... and himself... over the first
floor balcony.
The Senshi jumped on Haruhiro but Setsuna ran
over to the railing, her heart beating wildly. "No!"
she screamed.
Mamoru held Usagi tightly as they fell, her
screams drowned out by the crowd's screams. Mother
Earth, he prayed, his eyes closing, I beg of you,
calling upon my powers, our bond, save us now.
Usagi saw the ground looming up to them and
shut her eyes, hoping for a miracle.
And miraculously, it happened then. The trees
planted directly under the balcony creaked and
groaned as their trunks and branches were bent
forward, catching the falling couple, and making
their fall to the ground less painful as they crashed
through the leaves.
The two landed with a thud onto the ground,
Mamoru taking most of the impact as Usagi landed
on him and then rolled off of him. They lay still
for a moment as the world came to a painful halt.
Then a scream of denial broke the silence
from the balcony above and then someone saw the
King stir.
Instantly all eight Senshi jumped from the
balcony, landing in a crouching position and then
straightening up, tall and fierce. They surrounded
Mamoru and Usagi as they held back the crowd.
Mamoru slowly got up to his elbows and saw Usagi
lying a foot away from him, on her side, her back to
him.
"Usako," he breathed, and then scrambled over to
her. All over, her dress was ripped, blood coming from
various cuts. He didn't want to think about how many
different places he was seeing blood coming from. Oh
Kami, no no no, this wasn't happening!
...Just a few hours ago she was reassuring him
she would always be there...
"Usako... you can't go back on your promise!"
-end chapter 3
Haruhiro means shrewd, aggressive, business nature,
intent on personal gain. I think it fits, don't you? ;)
Ah ha! Cliff hanger! well.. until you get to the
next chapter ^^; Four chapters out this week! YAY!
Completely on accident because I messed the template
up last week ^^;;
Next week starts Don't Let Me Go: Eternity - the
LAST set of chapters!! There is light at the end
of this tunnel! I promise this is the last time
I do a story over 15 chapters long ... -_-;;
As always, huge thanks to our editor - Meara! Without her
you would see spelling, grammer and other sorts
of mistakes galore ::^^::
HUGE thanks to all who email us, and as Patch says
"Coughs and colds to those who don't" **insert evil laugh**
Bethany212@aol.com and Patchkhan1@hotmail.com
Email us!!
3 Bethany and Patch
http:://anime.at/bethsere
http://www.geocities.com/Palla_Palla_Play_House
This story is a SERIES. That means there
are more chapters that come before this one.
You can start with these chapters, but I will
promise you will be confused.
The series in order goes as follows;
Don't Let Me Go: Broken Promises
Don't Let Me Go: Insanity
Don't Let Me Go: Roses
Don't Let Me Go: Apparition
Don't Let Me Go: Debauchery
Don't Let Me Go: Analogous
Don't Let Me Go: Barrage
Don't Let Me Go: Crystallization
And next week the first chapter of
Don't Let Me Go: Eternity
will be out ^^
I hope this doesn't make everyone
go screaming and not read my fic ::sniff::
I promise the first couple of Main titles
are not that long ^^
______________________________________________
Endymion, King of Earth.
Oh man, that title takes some getting used to.
I spent so many years preparing for this moment,
but I'm still not ready. How does Usako do it?
She looks so regal, every inch the Queen. I look
in the mirror and plain old Chiba Mamoru staring
back at me. Then she turns and looks at me, and
in her eyes I see myself so differently. Keep
the title, the throne - hell, keep the whole
world. When I look in her eyes, when I see the
love there, I have more than man could ever hope
for.
What would I do without my Usako? I pray that
I'll never find out.
-Endymion, King of Earth
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Don't Let Me Go: Crystallization
Chapter: 3
By: Bethany and Patch
Rated: PG 13?
Editor: Meara
Email: Bethany212@aol.com and
Patchkhan1@hotmail.com
Email us! ^_^
~~~~~~~~~~~~
"We have to do it Mamo-chan, there's no other
way."
"No. It's not going to happen, not now. It's
too soon."
"But Mamo-chan, you've seen the situation,
you know it's been bad, but now, the tides might
be turning to our favor. If anything, we should
do this as soon as possible."
The royal couple stood in one of the conference
rooms of the palace, Setsuna an audience to their
argument.
"Your Majesty," the Senshi said quietly,
causing the other two to turn to her.
"Which one?" Mamoru quipped, causing Usagi
to giggle, breaking some of the tension in the room.
Setsuna allowed herself a small smile before
continuing. "I know it is not in my place to say
anything, but I agree with my Queen. This is the
time to use this opportunity. It would be to our
advantage. Some of the rebels have already allied
themselves to us, while others are still unsure of
whose side to take. If we use this opportunity to
have you two make a public appearance, the result
might be quite beneficial to our cause."
"Setsuna-san's right, Mamo-chan," Usagi said,
turning back to face him. "Don't you see? The people
need us. They need to see us, to be reassured that
we're not out to harm them in any way. They're all so
confused right now with so much happening, it's a
wonder things aren't much worse."
"I think everything's as bad as it can be,"
Mamoru muttered, rubbing a hand over his face. He
stared at one of the walls, his mind furiously
turning. It was such a great risk, there was no
reason to doubt that. To go out into the public,
where no one knew who was the enemy and who wasn't...
it was a chance he really did *not* want to take.
He did not want to risk the life of his beloved
Usagi.
His gaze shifted to the graceful figure she
made beside him, her blue eyes questioning as she
waited for him to speak. There was so much hope in
them that he was amazed. She really wanted to do
this, he realized. That she wanted the best for
everyone in Crystal Tokyo, even after the way the
citizens had treated them... it was amazing. He was
filled with so much pride and love for her - Mamoru
didn't want to risk her life, to lose a part of his
soul just because of making one mistake. Going out
to make a public appearance currently being at the
top of the "mistakes" list.
But he was being selfish also, he thought.
I'm King now. It's time for me to start thinking
like one. He needed to consider what was best for
the people, not himself. It was too late turn back
now and he couldn't ignore the present matter at
hand. The people needed them, needed comfort and
security. What would come in the future would come
and he would deal with it then... whether it be with
Usagi or without.
Usagi noticed his face lose its pallor and she
felt a slight sinking feeling. He wasn't going to
agree, she thought. But he had to! They needed to
make things right, to show some kind of semblance
of order. But he was afraid for her and she could
clearly see that in his eyes and that emotion --fear
for her-- touched the deepest part of her. He didn't
want anything to happen to her and he would do every-
thing in his power to keep her safe, that much was
obvious but the matter at hand demanded their attention.
"Mamo-chan?" she asked quietly.
He turned his head to look down at her and their
eyes met. Steadily they gazed at each other, a world
of understanding passing between them.
"We'll do it," he said finally, still holding
Usagi's gaze.
"I will go inform the other Senshi," Setsuna
said and left the room, knowing that the two needed
a moment's privacy.
As the door closed, Usagi exhaled slowly. She
hadn't even realized she was holding her breath.
"Thank you Mamo-chan, you'll see that this is
all for the best."
"I know it is," he replied. He lifted his hand
and caressed the side of her face with the back of his
hand. She closed her eyes and leaned into him, enjoying
the soft touch. "I love you Usako," he said, now cupping
her cheek. "After all that we've been through, if
anything happened to you now..."
"Shh." She silenced him by placing two fingers
on his mouth. "I won't let anything happen. I don't
want to leave you."
"Demo-"
"I will always be by your side," she said, not
letting him speak. Usagi leaned up and replaced her
fingers with her lips, chasing his fears and worries
away with a kiss... for the present time being.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Is everything ready?"
"Hai."
"Are the guards posted at their stations?"
"Hai."
"Is the area secure?"
"Hai."
"Do we have enough reinforcements?"
"Hai."
"Is Usako ready?"
"Uh..." here Minako finally faltered.
Mamoru raised his eyebrow at that response.
All the Senshi stood in front of him, answering
his last minute questions with affirmatives... except
for this one.
"Where is she?" he asked, crossing his arms.
"Right here, Love," Usagi walked up to them,
her eyes twinkling. "You didn't think I'd back out
at the last minute did you?" she asked teasingly.
"You are unpredictable, what am I to assume?"
She whacked him lightly on the arm and then
turned to her friends. "So, is everyone ready for
this?"
"As ready as never," Minako replied cheerfully.
Everyone looked at her blankly until Rei shoved
her with her hip. "Baka, it's as ready as ever... not
never!"
"Ever, never, they sound the same to me," she
replied with a shrug of her shoulders.
Everyone shook their heads in disbelief. Some
things really never change.
"We should go," Haruka said. "The people are
waiting for us."
The King, Queen and Senshi were to make their
appearance on one of the formal balconies of the
palace. The balcony faced an outside area that could
hold a huge number of people, which is exactly what
was needed.
The Senshi walked out first, lining the sides
so that the two rulers could stand in the middle. As
Usagi walked with her arm tucked in Mamoru's she
looked out and her eyes widened a little.
There were so many people. All anxious to hear
what they had to say. She began to feel slightly dizzy
but shook herself mentally. Now was not the time to get
a case of stage fright.
A few of the people cheered and it was a reassuring
sound to everyone on the balcony, to know that there were
some who believed in them, trusted them.
The noise died down and Usagi cleared her throat.
Oh Kami, here goes nothing, she thought. Mamoru squeezed
her hand encouragingly and she gained some confidence
from that.
Everything would work out, it really would.
Usagi looked up at Mamoru, smiling happily. I
love you, she mouthed and he gave her a tender smile
in return. Suddenly their moment was interrupted by a
loud voice from behind them. They whirled around to
face the owner.
Minako gasped beside Usagi. "He's that man
from the other day..." she whispered.
"Who?" Usagi demanded.
But before Minako could reply, he spoke for them.
"Your Majesty," he nodded toward Usagi, his
lips curling up into a sneering smile. "I believe
the pleasure of finally meeting you is all mine.
My name is Haruhiro and I have a request to beseech
of you." His arms were crossed and everyone on the
balcony watched him warily.
"And what would this request be?" Usagi asked,
her gut knotting in fear. The man had an evil look in
his eye and she knew his intentions would lead to
disaster.
"Why, for you to die of course," and with
lightening speed he had pulled out a gun hidden
under his crossed arms and had fired it at Usagi.
Mamoru didn't think, just acted and pushed
Usagi out of the way... and himself... over the first
floor balcony.
The Senshi jumped on Haruhiro but Setsuna ran
over to the railing, her heart beating wildly. "No!"
she screamed.
Mamoru held Usagi tightly as they fell, her
screams drowned out by the crowd's screams. Mother
Earth, he prayed, his eyes closing, I beg of you,
calling upon my powers, our bond, save us now.
Usagi saw the ground looming up to them and
shut her eyes, hoping for a miracle.
And miraculously, it happened then. The trees
planted directly under the balcony creaked and
groaned as their trunks and branches were bent
forward, catching the falling couple, and making
their fall to the ground less painful as they crashed
through the leaves.
The two landed with a thud onto the ground,
Mamoru taking most of the impact as Usagi landed
on him and then rolled off of him. They lay still
for a moment as the world came to a painful halt.
Then a scream of denial broke the silence
from the balcony above and then someone saw the
King stir.
Instantly all eight Senshi jumped from the
balcony, landing in a crouching position and then
straightening up, tall and fierce. They surrounded
Mamoru and Usagi as they held back the crowd.
Mamoru slowly got up to his elbows and saw Usagi
lying a foot away from him, on her side, her back to
him.
"Usako," he breathed, and then scrambled over to
her. All over, her dress was ripped, blood coming from
various cuts. He didn't want to think about how many
different places he was seeing blood coming from. Oh
Kami, no no no, this wasn't happening!
...Just a few hours ago she was reassuring him
she would always be there...
"Usako... you can't go back on your promise!"
-end chapter 3
Haruhiro means shrewd, aggressive, business nature,
intent on personal gain. I think it fits, don't you? ;)
Ah ha! Cliff hanger! well.. until you get to the
next chapter ^^; Four chapters out this week! YAY!
Completely on accident because I messed the template
up last week ^^;;
Next week starts Don't Let Me Go: Eternity - the
LAST set of chapters!! There is light at the end
of this tunnel! I promise this is the last time
I do a story over 15 chapters long ... -_-;;
As always, huge thanks to our editor - Meara! Without her
you would see spelling, grammer and other sorts
of mistakes galore ::^^::
HUGE thanks to all who email us, and as Patch says
"Coughs and colds to those who don't" **insert evil laugh**
Bethany212@aol.com and Patchkhan1@hotmail.com
Email us!!
3 Bethany and Patch
http:://anime.at/bethsere
http://www.geocities.com/Palla_Palla_Play_House