Never Again - Part Twenty
By: PhoenixStAr
Rating: Pg-13
Disclaimer: Sailormoon not mine. However, Saikoushidousha attacks,
Sailor Phoenix, 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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Narrator's P.O.V.
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Kirei and Co.'s apartment, next morning
Kirei woke up with a start. 'Was that real? Onee-chan didn't
die, did she? She couldn't have.' She searched frantically for Usagi's
mind. 'I can't believe it...she's actually gone.'
Rei woke up sleepily. She rubbed her eyes when a thought
occured to her, and she opened up her eyes wide. 'Usa-chan...'
Brian woke up and sniffed the air, trying to smell what
was for breakfast this morning. 'Hey, there's nothing cooking...
oh kami...I can't believe I forgot...Usa...'
Mamoru shot out of bed. He ran his hand through his dark
hair and thought, 'Kami, that dream was too real. It's worse than
the ones I had before. It had to be a dream.' In his mind, he searched
for Usagi through their link, but to his surprise, it was gone. He buried
his face into his hands. 'It's true...she's gone...' He whispered,
"Usako..." before breaking out in an anguished sob.
Minako woke up, quickly feeling the dread and heartbreak
of everyone around her. She looked at the calander placed near
her bed, and in a hushed whisper, said, "Happy Birthday Usa-chan,
we'll miss you."
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Destination unknown (AN: Oooh~~~where could it be?)
"Do you think they'll be alright without you?" A woman in a long,
flowing white gown turned to her daughter. Her silver-white hair was in an
odango hairstyle which bobbed as her head tilted questioningly.
The young woman, with a similar hairstyle like her mother's, smiled
and nodded, "Hai, I have faith in them. They can overcome anything and
everything."
"Including your death?"
"Hai. If you have such little confidence in them, then we shall wait
and see."
"We shall, daughter. We shall."
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Kirei and Co.'s apartment, 8:00 a.m.
The group ate breakfast in silence. Kirei cleared her throat,
and the rest of the table looked up from their hushed grieving.
"Umm...sorry if my cooking isn't as good as he-if it's not good.
I'm not that much of a cook. She never got around to teac-I never
learned how."
"It's okay, Ki-chan. It's great," Michiru said quietly. The
group sat in silence once again.
"Oh, uh, do y'all remember the package she gave us
before she-left? I was thinking that we might go through it later."
"Hai, we should. Kirei, do you still have it?"
"Yep. Hang on, let me get it," she said as she pulled
the package out of her multidimensional subspace pocket.
Half an hour later
"Paper! It's all paper!" Makoto cried, frustrated.
"Did you ever think about *reading* what's on the paper, baby?"
"Shut up, Nicky, *darling*," Makoto strained the word
sarcastically.
Nicholas grinned quickly before picking up one of the
documents and paling. Seeing his blanche face, Makoto asked,
"What is it, baby?"
"It's a letter from Usa."
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Dearest Senshi, Guards, Generals, and of course, Ki-chan,
If my plan went as I planned it, then you'd be reading
this right now. So...chances are, you're reading this? This
probably means either a) I'm dead, or b) I'm about to die.
In case some of you haven't realised, my death was part of the plan
of attack. My powers are, or in your case, *were*, completely
useless against Tryphaena. Sure, it could knock out her youma
easily, but it's pointless to try using them on Tryphaena. She's
immune to the ginzuishou. Only the Senshi, including Sailor Phoenix
and Tuxedo Mask, could defeat her, using their Maximum Attacks.
It was impossible for you to fight her without my death. You needed a
'push', per se, to use your Maximum Attacks, and well, I was that
'push'. You probably defeated her, so you'd know what I mean.
See, none of you, including Kirei, remembered what happened in
the fight with Tryphaena back in the Silver Millennium, but *I*
remembered. I had died then, but I was revived by my mother.
There's no way my mother can revive me now.
Enclosed, y'all will find my last will and testament. You'll
each get part of the Platinum Palace of Serenity, the apartment in
Tokyo, the aparment in Toronto, my interior decorating buisness
and profits, and my bank account. Aren't y'all just dying to get into
that? Hehe, don't worry, I've got no regrets, not right now, and I
doubt I will later during the battle, either. As corny as this seems, y'all
were worth it. Your lives, along with the lives of everyone else in the
universe, are worth it. Kami, I sound like a Hallmark card. Oh yeah,
about the ginzuishou, you don't have to worry about it, because once
I'm gone, it'll be too. Or...maybe not. I think it might end up with you,
Ki, since you're the 'Protector of the Crystals' and everything.
So don't worry about any evil villain guy trying to steal it.
Ki-chan, thank you *so* much. You're the little sister I never
had. Plus, you gave me a second chance to act like an older sister.
(Gomen to Shingo.) And thank you even more for showing me I
could be better, and giving me my new powers and well, *everything*. I
still have faith in the fact that you'll find Apocalypse, and when you do, give
him a peck on the cheek for me, and treat him well. (AN: Apocalypse
is/was Kirei's boyfriend in the Silver Millennium.)
Owen, you've been my greatest support. You could've been
even greater though, if you weren't so kami-damned protective. I *am*
capable of taking care of myself, you know. Use the protection you had
on me on Hota-chan. Keep her safe, and don't you *dare* hurt a guy for
talking to her. Not every guy on earth has a mind like yours.
*ahem* Flight to Tokyo. *ahem*. Flight attendant.
Speaking of that incident, don't look so smug, Kris. I didn't
forget. I suggest you tell Mina-chan about it. Heh, heh. Anyway,
if possible, you're more protective of me than Owen. Treat her well,
or I'll come back and haunt you. As for you yourself, just a word of warning.
Beating up any guy who looks and/or talks to Mina is *not* a good idea.
Jed, Jed, Jed. See? I TOLD you that I'd be calling you Jed till
the day I died! So, ha! Ironic, iie? The boyfriend of the
always-right-Hino-Rei is proved wrong! Well...so maybe it's not ironic.
More so stupid on my part, but whatever. Knowing you, you feel guilty
bout my death, don't you? Well, don't. It was my choice, and my
choice alone. Just do me one favor, keep Rei safe.
Dan!!! What can I say about the wittle Danny wanny? Gomen, I just
*had* to do that one more time. Keep up your work with magic. If you
check under my bed, there's a spell book there from the Silver Millennium.
Use it well and don't go evil on us. (BTW, I'm referring to the conversion
spell in the book. Don't accidentally turn yourself or anyone else evil.)
Anyway, keep Suna-chan safe. I swear, one day, she's gonna crack
from that I'm-the-Guardian-of-time-so-I-gotta-be-serious-and-have-
no-fun facade, and then we'll all be in trouble. Jokes, Suna, chill.
Brian, you're like the annoying little brother I never wanted.
Jokes, jokes. But seriously, you were a fantastic replacement for
Shingo when I missed him. Take care of Michi-chan.
Armand...what can I say? There's too much to write. Like you've
always bugged me about, I'm too lazy to write it all down. Too bad, I guess
you'll never know what I had to say. Hee, the only thing I have energy to write
is...well, I guess I don't have to tell you to keep Ruka-chan safe. Chances are,
she'll keep you safer than you could keep her. Jokes, jokes. But seriously,
treat her well. I swear, if you hurt her again, I'll haunt you. And keep up the
music.
NICKY!! Haha, I was just reminiscing about the times that I'd run at
you full speed, calling your name. Now, Mako-chan, don't get jealous. We're
only friends. Keep her happy, Nicky. I know you can, and you better. And
hey, just because I'm dead, doesn't mean you can shirk from your duties of
waitressing at the club! You promised!
Zackie! I know you detest the name, but I just had to do that one last
time. It just fits you soooo well. Jokes, jokes. Keep Ami-chan safe. Oh!
And do me a favor? Make sure she doesn't spend all her time studying.
FORCE her to have some fun once in a while. Same with you.
Ami, I know you heard what I just told Zackie. Don't spend all
your time rotting your brain with books! And besides, we're out of school! We
have been for years! And...yeah, I better make that an order. Just because I'm
dead doesn't mean it's not an order.
Rei-chan, gomen if I disappointed you in the fight because I didn't
fight back. It was pointless to try, but nonetheless, gomen. Do NOT feel
guilty for forcing me to leave. I chose to leave, and it turned out for the
better, didn't it? You have Justin now, and the rest of the Senshi have their
loves as well. Just remember, I love you like a sister. Always have, always will.
Don't go too hard on Justin. It's not his fault he's a little 'slow'. Jokes,
Jed, chill.
Mako-chan, keep up the cooking! I'm gonna miss that. Anyway,
keep Nicky happy. I know you can. Oh yeah, in one of the cupboards in the
kitchen, there's a book called the Silver Millennium Cook Book. Hai, it's a
corny name, but the food's great. It's all yours.
Minako-chan, I know that you'll keep anyone who's depressed
about my...departure, happy. But don't get caught up in being a cheerer-upper
that you forget about yourself. Promise me that. Oh yeah, now that I'm gone, in
any case, you're the new leader of the Senshi. Stay with Kris. You two are
PERFECT for each other, and I don't have to be the Senshi of Love to know that!
Hota-chan, gomen. I know that now, with me gone, there won't be a
chance for a Chibi-Usa. But I'm sure you'll be happy with Owen, correct?
Anyway, don't do anything you're not comfortable doing. He's a very...umm...
mischevious person. Yeah, that's the word, mischevious. Oh! And be sure
to ask him about the flight attendant incident! You too, Mina-chan.
Ruka-chan, I forgive you for what you said that 10-so years ago. Just
keep Armand in line and don't let him bug everyone in their sleep with his
music. I'm leaving you my silver Benz. The keys are in my purse, which is in
my room. Take it, and don't be selfless now. Take the car. If you don't, I'll
be offended.
Michi-chan, there's something in your closet I'm sure you'll love.
I placed it there before the fight. I labelled it under your name, so you'll know
it's yours. Anyway, I know I can count on you to keep the others safe,
especially Mamoru.
Mamo-chan, no offense, but I had Ki-chan keep a watch over you
while I was gone. That's basically why most of your suicide attempts never
worked. Remember one thing, Mamo-chan. I never stopped loving you.
In a box under your bed, you'll find the first rose you've ever given to me,
and the Star Locket. I want you to keep them. Remember, Mamo-chan.
I love you, and I always will, but move on and forget about me.
Well, this is it. Senshi, know that I forgive you, and that, without you,
I would be nothing. Guards and Generals, keep the Senshi and Ki-chan safe.
Kami, I just read through this thing. I'm so corny, but every word is true.
I'll watch from above with Mother. Keep happy and stay safe!
Always,
Tsukino Usagi
xoxoxo
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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, 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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Narrator's P.O.V.
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Kirei and Co.'s apartment, next morning
Kirei woke up with a start. 'Was that real? Onee-chan didn't
die, did she? She couldn't have.' She searched frantically for Usagi's
mind. 'I can't believe it...she's actually gone.'
Rei woke up sleepily. She rubbed her eyes when a thought
occured to her, and she opened up her eyes wide. 'Usa-chan...'
Brian woke up and sniffed the air, trying to smell what
was for breakfast this morning. 'Hey, there's nothing cooking...
oh kami...I can't believe I forgot...Usa...'
Mamoru shot out of bed. He ran his hand through his dark
hair and thought, 'Kami, that dream was too real. It's worse than
the ones I had before. It had to be a dream.' In his mind, he searched
for Usagi through their link, but to his surprise, it was gone. He buried
his face into his hands. 'It's true...she's gone...' He whispered,
"Usako..." before breaking out in an anguished sob.
Minako woke up, quickly feeling the dread and heartbreak
of everyone around her. She looked at the calander placed near
her bed, and in a hushed whisper, said, "Happy Birthday Usa-chan,
we'll miss you."
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Destination unknown (AN: Oooh~~~where could it be?)
"Do you think they'll be alright without you?" A woman in a long,
flowing white gown turned to her daughter. Her silver-white hair was in an
odango hairstyle which bobbed as her head tilted questioningly.
The young woman, with a similar hairstyle like her mother's, smiled
and nodded, "Hai, I have faith in them. They can overcome anything and
everything."
"Including your death?"
"Hai. If you have such little confidence in them, then we shall wait
and see."
"We shall, daughter. We shall."
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Kirei and Co.'s apartment, 8:00 a.m.
The group ate breakfast in silence. Kirei cleared her throat,
and the rest of the table looked up from their hushed grieving.
"Umm...sorry if my cooking isn't as good as he-if it's not good.
I'm not that much of a cook. She never got around to teac-I never
learned how."
"It's okay, Ki-chan. It's great," Michiru said quietly. The
group sat in silence once again.
"Oh, uh, do y'all remember the package she gave us
before she-left? I was thinking that we might go through it later."
"Hai, we should. Kirei, do you still have it?"
"Yep. Hang on, let me get it," she said as she pulled
the package out of her multidimensional subspace pocket.
Half an hour later
"Paper! It's all paper!" Makoto cried, frustrated.
"Did you ever think about *reading* what's on the paper, baby?"
"Shut up, Nicky, *darling*," Makoto strained the word
sarcastically.
Nicholas grinned quickly before picking up one of the
documents and paling. Seeing his blanche face, Makoto asked,
"What is it, baby?"
"It's a letter from Usa."
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Dearest Senshi, Guards, Generals, and of course, Ki-chan,
If my plan went as I planned it, then you'd be reading
this right now. So...chances are, you're reading this? This
probably means either a) I'm dead, or b) I'm about to die.
In case some of you haven't realised, my death was part of the plan
of attack. My powers are, or in your case, *were*, completely
useless against Tryphaena. Sure, it could knock out her youma
easily, but it's pointless to try using them on Tryphaena. She's
immune to the ginzuishou. Only the Senshi, including Sailor Phoenix
and Tuxedo Mask, could defeat her, using their Maximum Attacks.
It was impossible for you to fight her without my death. You needed a
'push', per se, to use your Maximum Attacks, and well, I was that
'push'. You probably defeated her, so you'd know what I mean.
See, none of you, including Kirei, remembered what happened in
the fight with Tryphaena back in the Silver Millennium, but *I*
remembered. I had died then, but I was revived by my mother.
There's no way my mother can revive me now.
Enclosed, y'all will find my last will and testament. You'll
each get part of the Platinum Palace of Serenity, the apartment in
Tokyo, the aparment in Toronto, my interior decorating buisness
and profits, and my bank account. Aren't y'all just dying to get into
that? Hehe, don't worry, I've got no regrets, not right now, and I
doubt I will later during the battle, either. As corny as this seems, y'all
were worth it. Your lives, along with the lives of everyone else in the
universe, are worth it. Kami, I sound like a Hallmark card. Oh yeah,
about the ginzuishou, you don't have to worry about it, because once
I'm gone, it'll be too. Or...maybe not. I think it might end up with you,
Ki, since you're the 'Protector of the Crystals' and everything.
So don't worry about any evil villain guy trying to steal it.
Ki-chan, thank you *so* much. You're the little sister I never
had. Plus, you gave me a second chance to act like an older sister.
(Gomen to Shingo.) And thank you even more for showing me I
could be better, and giving me my new powers and well, *everything*. I
still have faith in the fact that you'll find Apocalypse, and when you do, give
him a peck on the cheek for me, and treat him well. (AN: Apocalypse
is/was Kirei's boyfriend in the Silver Millennium.)
Owen, you've been my greatest support. You could've been
even greater though, if you weren't so kami-damned protective. I *am*
capable of taking care of myself, you know. Use the protection you had
on me on Hota-chan. Keep her safe, and don't you *dare* hurt a guy for
talking to her. Not every guy on earth has a mind like yours.
*ahem* Flight to Tokyo. *ahem*. Flight attendant.
Speaking of that incident, don't look so smug, Kris. I didn't
forget. I suggest you tell Mina-chan about it. Heh, heh. Anyway,
if possible, you're more protective of me than Owen. Treat her well,
or I'll come back and haunt you. As for you yourself, just a word of warning.
Beating up any guy who looks and/or talks to Mina is *not* a good idea.
Jed, Jed, Jed. See? I TOLD you that I'd be calling you Jed till
the day I died! So, ha! Ironic, iie? The boyfriend of the
always-right-Hino-Rei is proved wrong! Well...so maybe it's not ironic.
More so stupid on my part, but whatever. Knowing you, you feel guilty
bout my death, don't you? Well, don't. It was my choice, and my
choice alone. Just do me one favor, keep Rei safe.
Dan!!! What can I say about the wittle Danny wanny? Gomen, I just
*had* to do that one more time. Keep up your work with magic. If you
check under my bed, there's a spell book there from the Silver Millennium.
Use it well and don't go evil on us. (BTW, I'm referring to the conversion
spell in the book. Don't accidentally turn yourself or anyone else evil.)
Anyway, keep Suna-chan safe. I swear, one day, she's gonna crack
from that I'm-the-Guardian-of-time-so-I-gotta-be-serious-and-have-
no-fun facade, and then we'll all be in trouble. Jokes, Suna, chill.
Brian, you're like the annoying little brother I never wanted.
Jokes, jokes. But seriously, you were a fantastic replacement for
Shingo when I missed him. Take care of Michi-chan.
Armand...what can I say? There's too much to write. Like you've
always bugged me about, I'm too lazy to write it all down. Too bad, I guess
you'll never know what I had to say. Hee, the only thing I have energy to write
is...well, I guess I don't have to tell you to keep Ruka-chan safe. Chances are,
she'll keep you safer than you could keep her. Jokes, jokes. But seriously,
treat her well. I swear, if you hurt her again, I'll haunt you. And keep up the
music.
NICKY!! Haha, I was just reminiscing about the times that I'd run at
you full speed, calling your name. Now, Mako-chan, don't get jealous. We're
only friends. Keep her happy, Nicky. I know you can, and you better. And
hey, just because I'm dead, doesn't mean you can shirk from your duties of
waitressing at the club! You promised!
Zackie! I know you detest the name, but I just had to do that one last
time. It just fits you soooo well. Jokes, jokes. Keep Ami-chan safe. Oh!
And do me a favor? Make sure she doesn't spend all her time studying.
FORCE her to have some fun once in a while. Same with you.
Ami, I know you heard what I just told Zackie. Don't spend all
your time rotting your brain with books! And besides, we're out of school! We
have been for years! And...yeah, I better make that an order. Just because I'm
dead doesn't mean it's not an order.
Rei-chan, gomen if I disappointed you in the fight because I didn't
fight back. It was pointless to try, but nonetheless, gomen. Do NOT feel
guilty for forcing me to leave. I chose to leave, and it turned out for the
better, didn't it? You have Justin now, and the rest of the Senshi have their
loves as well. Just remember, I love you like a sister. Always have, always will.
Don't go too hard on Justin. It's not his fault he's a little 'slow'. Jokes,
Jed, chill.
Mako-chan, keep up the cooking! I'm gonna miss that. Anyway,
keep Nicky happy. I know you can. Oh yeah, in one of the cupboards in the
kitchen, there's a book called the Silver Millennium Cook Book. Hai, it's a
corny name, but the food's great. It's all yours.
Minako-chan, I know that you'll keep anyone who's depressed
about my...departure, happy. But don't get caught up in being a cheerer-upper
that you forget about yourself. Promise me that. Oh yeah, now that I'm gone, in
any case, you're the new leader of the Senshi. Stay with Kris. You two are
PERFECT for each other, and I don't have to be the Senshi of Love to know that!
Hota-chan, gomen. I know that now, with me gone, there won't be a
chance for a Chibi-Usa. But I'm sure you'll be happy with Owen, correct?
Anyway, don't do anything you're not comfortable doing. He's a very...umm...
mischevious person. Yeah, that's the word, mischevious. Oh! And be sure
to ask him about the flight attendant incident! You too, Mina-chan.
Ruka-chan, I forgive you for what you said that 10-so years ago. Just
keep Armand in line and don't let him bug everyone in their sleep with his
music. I'm leaving you my silver Benz. The keys are in my purse, which is in
my room. Take it, and don't be selfless now. Take the car. If you don't, I'll
be offended.
Michi-chan, there's something in your closet I'm sure you'll love.
I placed it there before the fight. I labelled it under your name, so you'll know
it's yours. Anyway, I know I can count on you to keep the others safe,
especially Mamoru.
Mamo-chan, no offense, but I had Ki-chan keep a watch over you
while I was gone. That's basically why most of your suicide attempts never
worked. Remember one thing, Mamo-chan. I never stopped loving you.
In a box under your bed, you'll find the first rose you've ever given to me,
and the Star Locket. I want you to keep them. Remember, Mamo-chan.
I love you, and I always will, but move on and forget about me.
Well, this is it. Senshi, know that I forgive you, and that, without you,
I would be nothing. Guards and Generals, keep the Senshi and Ki-chan safe.
Kami, I just read through this thing. I'm so corny, but every word is true.
I'll watch from above with Mother. Keep happy and stay safe!
Always,
Tsukino Usagi
xoxoxo
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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