Never Again - Part Fourteen
By: PhoenixStAr
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: Sailormoon not mine. However, Saikoushidousha attacks,
Sailor Phoenix, Fenikkusu Kirei, the Platinum Guard, the Platinum Star,
concept and story line *are* mine. Please ask before you use them.
My email: kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site : http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
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Usagi's P.O.V.
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"Mamoru, can we talk?" I could sense that his tension had
heightened tenfold.
"Hai."
"Hang on," I turn to Ki-chan. "Show everyone their rooms,
please?"
"Naturally, Onee-chan." Surprised that this penthouse can
fit nineteen people? We, well *I*, knew that somehow, the Senshi might
have to stay overnight, so, I prepared in advance.
"Ami, Rei, Minako, you might want to call your bosses and
inform them about your absences at work tomorrow. We're going to need
to keep you for at least a week." They seem shocked that I could use such
precise language. That's good.
"Anyway, Mamoru, if you'll follow me...?"
"Usako, I-"
"Just Usagi, please. Don't call me that. I am no longer *yours*.
I think you pointed that out a few years ago, ne?"
"Hai, but I never meant it."
"Sounded real enough to me." It hurt me to see pain on his face.
I could also feel his pain, not only through our link, but through my new
powers as well. Yes, it hurt me, but he had hurt me more. I'm not one
for vengeance, but I need to do this.
"Gomen, Usak-Usagi."
"Apology accepted. We can be friends now, hai?"
"H-hai." I could tell that he wanted more than friendship. Hell,
I wanted more than friendship. But how could I be sure that he wouldn't
dump me over a stupid dream again?
"Mamoru-san," I saw him flinch at the name, "I know you want
more than friendship. I can't say that I don't want that either," I saw his
eyes light up with hope. Oh, gomen, Mamo-chan. I didn't want to bring
your hopes up. "But," his eyes grew dim again, "I refuse to be hurt again
by a dream. I don't understand how you could break up with me over
a goddamn *dream*!"
Silence.
"Maybe, it seemed real. But nonetheless, it's a dream. Was
it worth it, Mamoru? I suppose, because I *have* changed my ways.
But nonetheless, I still got hurt. Not to sound rude, but don't bother
explaining. It's part of my new powers. I know how you feel and
what you're thinking, more so than other people, partially because of
our link. Anyway, it's pointless discussing this because I forgive you.
Good night, Mamoru-san. It's gonna be a long day tomorrow. Oh
yeah, remember to note your boss about your absence."
Mamoru just stared at her retreating back in silence.
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Minako's P.O.V.
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Girls wing of Usagi and Co.'s apartment, 7:00 a.m.
I'm asleep, nice and comfy in bed until I hear murmurs outside.
Rei's voice comes through the door, "What's that smell? It
smells really nice."
"Mmm...it's probably breakfast. Is it Mako?" Who is that?
Oh...Hota, I think.
A door opens. "Did someone call me?"
"Mako? If it's not you, then...who else can cook that well?"
"Mmm...I don't know, but this *really* smells good."
I choose this second to walk out into the hall. "Ohayoo,
minna-chan!"
"Minako-chan?? What are *you* doing up so early?"
"I *can* wake up early, can't I?"
"Hai, of course..."
Silence passes over us. I look down the hall to see a door
painted black with a mirror shaped like a crescent moon hanging
over it. I point it out to the Senshi. We're all here now. Well,
except for Usagi and Kirei. "Is that Usagi's room?"
"Probably. Should we wake her up?"
Before anyone can answer, a shriek came from the kitchen.
We look at each other quickly before running to the source of the
sound. What we see was the most shocking thing I've ever seen
in a long time. Zoiscite, I mean, Zachary was tickling, or trying to
tickle a laughing and running Usagi who was wearing an apron and
holding a spatula.
"ZACKIE!! STOP IT!! THE PANCAKES ARE GONNA
BURN!!!" Bursts of laughter interupt every other word. "No, Zackie!
Please!"
'Zackie' has a smirk on his face, and he's tickling Usagi
mercilessly. Ooh, I got that word right. "Not until you say it."
"Never!!" Usagi shrieks.
A bunch of blurry eyed guys walk through the another door
which looks like our hall. Oh my kami, there he is, Kris. His usually
straight long white hair is messed up, but kami, he makes bedhead
look adorable.
"Are you two at it *again*?"
We look at Daniel questioningly. "Again?"
"Hai, they're like this each and every morning. And each
and every morning, Usa gets at least ONE item of previously
yummy food scorched because of Zack."
"Usa can cook????" Rei blurts, disbelievingly.
Usa stops laughing and sits up on the couch. "Hai, Rei,
and if you don't believe me, then don't eat, and you can starve
yourself while you're here."
"Usa..." Justin places a hand on the small of her waist.
Rei turns red. "Don't worry about me, Jed. Just get to
Rei, she's getting jealous."
"I AM NOT-"
"Give it up, Rei. I've matured from these irrelevant
tongue wars. Anyway, breakfast is ready!" Usagi flashes a
smile to Rei, showing no sign of madness.
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Narrator's P.O.V.
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"Wow, Usagi, that was really good! Where'd you learn
to cook like that?" Makoto asked, enthusiastically.
"Oh...I taught myself," Usagi looked down and blushed.
"Sorry about before, Odango, but you *are* a really
good cook."
"Arigato, Rei-chan."
Kirei glanced at Mamoru. He was silent all morning.
~Are you okay, Mamo-chan?~
Mamoru's head shot up. ~Usako?~
~Iie, it's me, Ki~
~Oh. How'd you learn how to talk telepathically?~
~I'm a half goddess, what do you expect?~
~Hai, I guess you're right.~
~Anyway, are you alright?~
~Yeah, the conversation that Usako and I had last
night is just bugging me.~
~Alright.~
Usagi glanced at Kirei. ~Ready, Ki-chan?~
~Yep.~ Kirei nodded affermitavely.
"Are y'all full? Cause you're getting your new
powers now."
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Author's Notes: So...how'd you like? Comments, suggestions,
flames, death threats, send them all to kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site: http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
By: PhoenixStAr
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: Sailormoon not mine. However, Saikoushidousha attacks,
Sailor Phoenix, Fenikkusu Kirei, the Platinum Guard, the Platinum Star,
concept and story line *are* mine. Please ask before you use them.
My email: kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site : http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix
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Usagi's P.O.V.
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"Mamoru, can we talk?" I could sense that his tension had
heightened tenfold.
"Hai."
"Hang on," I turn to Ki-chan. "Show everyone their rooms,
please?"
"Naturally, Onee-chan." Surprised that this penthouse can
fit nineteen people? We, well *I*, knew that somehow, the Senshi might
have to stay overnight, so, I prepared in advance.
"Ami, Rei, Minako, you might want to call your bosses and
inform them about your absences at work tomorrow. We're going to need
to keep you for at least a week." They seem shocked that I could use such
precise language. That's good.
"Anyway, Mamoru, if you'll follow me...?"
"Usako, I-"
"Just Usagi, please. Don't call me that. I am no longer *yours*.
I think you pointed that out a few years ago, ne?"
"Hai, but I never meant it."
"Sounded real enough to me." It hurt me to see pain on his face.
I could also feel his pain, not only through our link, but through my new
powers as well. Yes, it hurt me, but he had hurt me more. I'm not one
for vengeance, but I need to do this.
"Gomen, Usak-Usagi."
"Apology accepted. We can be friends now, hai?"
"H-hai." I could tell that he wanted more than friendship. Hell,
I wanted more than friendship. But how could I be sure that he wouldn't
dump me over a stupid dream again?
"Mamoru-san," I saw him flinch at the name, "I know you want
more than friendship. I can't say that I don't want that either," I saw his
eyes light up with hope. Oh, gomen, Mamo-chan. I didn't want to bring
your hopes up. "But," his eyes grew dim again, "I refuse to be hurt again
by a dream. I don't understand how you could break up with me over
a goddamn *dream*!"
Silence.
"Maybe, it seemed real. But nonetheless, it's a dream. Was
it worth it, Mamoru? I suppose, because I *have* changed my ways.
But nonetheless, I still got hurt. Not to sound rude, but don't bother
explaining. It's part of my new powers. I know how you feel and
what you're thinking, more so than other people, partially because of
our link. Anyway, it's pointless discussing this because I forgive you.
Good night, Mamoru-san. It's gonna be a long day tomorrow. Oh
yeah, remember to note your boss about your absence."
Mamoru just stared at her retreating back in silence.
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Minako's P.O.V.
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Girls wing of Usagi and Co.'s apartment, 7:00 a.m.
I'm asleep, nice and comfy in bed until I hear murmurs outside.
Rei's voice comes through the door, "What's that smell? It
smells really nice."
"Mmm...it's probably breakfast. Is it Mako?" Who is that?
Oh...Hota, I think.
A door opens. "Did someone call me?"
"Mako? If it's not you, then...who else can cook that well?"
"Mmm...I don't know, but this *really* smells good."
I choose this second to walk out into the hall. "Ohayoo,
minna-chan!"
"Minako-chan?? What are *you* doing up so early?"
"I *can* wake up early, can't I?"
"Hai, of course..."
Silence passes over us. I look down the hall to see a door
painted black with a mirror shaped like a crescent moon hanging
over it. I point it out to the Senshi. We're all here now. Well,
except for Usagi and Kirei. "Is that Usagi's room?"
"Probably. Should we wake her up?"
Before anyone can answer, a shriek came from the kitchen.
We look at each other quickly before running to the source of the
sound. What we see was the most shocking thing I've ever seen
in a long time. Zoiscite, I mean, Zachary was tickling, or trying to
tickle a laughing and running Usagi who was wearing an apron and
holding a spatula.
"ZACKIE!! STOP IT!! THE PANCAKES ARE GONNA
BURN!!!" Bursts of laughter interupt every other word. "No, Zackie!
Please!"
'Zackie' has a smirk on his face, and he's tickling Usagi
mercilessly. Ooh, I got that word right. "Not until you say it."
"Never!!" Usagi shrieks.
A bunch of blurry eyed guys walk through the another door
which looks like our hall. Oh my kami, there he is, Kris. His usually
straight long white hair is messed up, but kami, he makes bedhead
look adorable.
"Are you two at it *again*?"
We look at Daniel questioningly. "Again?"
"Hai, they're like this each and every morning. And each
and every morning, Usa gets at least ONE item of previously
yummy food scorched because of Zack."
"Usa can cook????" Rei blurts, disbelievingly.
Usa stops laughing and sits up on the couch. "Hai, Rei,
and if you don't believe me, then don't eat, and you can starve
yourself while you're here."
"Usa..." Justin places a hand on the small of her waist.
Rei turns red. "Don't worry about me, Jed. Just get to
Rei, she's getting jealous."
"I AM NOT-"
"Give it up, Rei. I've matured from these irrelevant
tongue wars. Anyway, breakfast is ready!" Usagi flashes a
smile to Rei, showing no sign of madness.
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Narrator's P.O.V.
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"Wow, Usagi, that was really good! Where'd you learn
to cook like that?" Makoto asked, enthusiastically.
"Oh...I taught myself," Usagi looked down and blushed.
"Sorry about before, Odango, but you *are* a really
good cook."
"Arigato, Rei-chan."
Kirei glanced at Mamoru. He was silent all morning.
~Are you okay, Mamo-chan?~
Mamoru's head shot up. ~Usako?~
~Iie, it's me, Ki~
~Oh. How'd you learn how to talk telepathically?~
~I'm a half goddess, what do you expect?~
~Hai, I guess you're right.~
~Anyway, are you alright?~
~Yeah, the conversation that Usako and I had last
night is just bugging me.~
~Alright.~
Usagi glanced at Kirei. ~Ready, Ki-chan?~
~Yep.~ Kirei nodded affermitavely.
"Are y'all full? Cause you're getting your new
powers now."
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Author's Notes: So...how'd you like? Comments, suggestions,
flames, death threats, send them all to kireiphoenix@hotmail.com
My site: http://takeoff.to/platinumphoenix