Here we go with chapter 3. Like I promised, it is a long one!! My thanks goes out to all those wonderful people who reviewed my story so far. You guys are the best. Chapter 4 is in the works, I won't be posting it as soon as I have the other two and this one. So please sit back and enjoy the story!!
Changes
Author: Fushigi Hime
E-Mail: Hoshisenshi98@yahoo.com
Rating: G
Chapter 3
Usagi woke up early Monday morning to get a jump start on her day. After showering, dressing, and eating breakfast, Usagi was headed off to school. Once at the school, Usagi sat down at her seat in her first period class. Opening one of her books, Usagi looked through the chapter that today's lesson would be on. Usagi noticed a very large three headed shadow covering her and nearly jumped out of her seat when it spoke.
"U-sa-gi-chan," the voice boomed at the back of the head of the blond. Usagi, trying to regain her composure turned around to look in the faces of Ami, Minako, and Makoto.
"Good morning you three," Usagi said knowing exactly what was going to happen next. 'Minako-chan is going to want to know how everything went on Saturday.'
"So Usagi-chan. I, um we want to know every detail of what happened this Saturday," Minako said correcting herself after the looks she got from Ami and Makoto.
'Do I know Minako-chan or what?' Usagi thought sighing. "I had a really great time."
"Oh no missy, you are not going to get away with that. You are going to sit here and tell us every detail of what happened on Saturday," Minako said getting demanding.
'No way around this one Usagi.' "The limo came, rose inside. Limo drove to concert hall, took my seat. Another rose. Concert started, Seiya pulled me on stage. More roses. Sang a song for me. Concert ended. Went backstage. More roses. Had dinner. Again more roses. A kiss, then goodnight. The end." Usagi said re-living the night as cut and dry as she could just for the looks that she would get from the girls. It was enough. In front of Usagi stood a blushing Ami, a smiling Makoto, and a dumbfounded, mouth agape Minako.
Minako just stood there in complete shock of what she just heard. It was Usagi's giggling that slapped Minako across the face sending her back into reality.
"You got pulled on stage, and Seiya sang a song just for you?" She said on a voice so calm that it was starting to scare Usagi.
"And he gave you roses?" Again in the same calm tone. Now Ami and Makoto were growing a little uncomfortable with Minako's reaction.
"Yes two dozen. Some had notes attached." Usagi instantly regretted what she said and mentally slapped herself.
"AND you kissed him?" Usagi was about to answer when she saw the teacher and Seiya enter the classroom. The teacher instructed everybody to take their seats. Usagi was jumping for joy inside knowing that the questions would end.
Minako looked at Usagi and smiled. "This isn't over Usagi-chan," she said in a singsong voice.
'That's it. I should just pack my bags and leave Japan. Minako-chan is going to kill me when she gets all the information out of me.' Usagi thought hitting her head on her desk. Seiya took his seat next to Usagi's and placed his hand on her back. Usagi looked up to see Seiya smiling at her. Usagi sat up straight and smiled back at him. Usagi felt her insides melt as she looked at Seiya. 'Today is going to be an interesting day and weird day.' Usagi though as she placed her head in her hands. Running her hands down her face and letting out a sigh, Usagi prepared for the day ahead.
At lunch Minako and the other two were already surrounding poor Usagi. Actually it was more of Minako doing the surrounding.
"So you kissed?" Minako said sitting down next to Usagi who was sitting next to a tree.
"Yes Minako-chan, we kissed."
"I want to know the whole story."
"I already told you the whole story."
"You think that I am going to let you get away with what you chewed up and spit at me earlier? I don't. Now spill it Usagi-chan."
'Oh jeez, this is going to take all lunch break.' Usagi though as she began to tell Minako and the others in full detail of her date Saturday night.
"He sang a love song, just for you?" Minako said sincerely with a touch of jealousy in her voice. "He took you to dinner at one of the best restaurants in Tokyo? And he kissed you goodnight. Oh that is so romantic!" Minako wiped a tear away from her eye as she looked away.
"You two sure have grown close to each other these past five months. I am really happy for you," Makoto said.
"But Usagi-chan, what about Mamoru-san?" Ami asked. Everybody was silent for a moment not sure of what to say before Usagi spoke.
"I am over Mamoru-san, and I have moved on. I am not worried about Seiya stepping all over my heart. I really feel something with Seiya. I feel more for Seiya than I ever felt for Mamoru."
"Usagi-chan, what about the future?" Ami asked.
"I never told you these three this, but almost a week ago I got a visit from Setsuna. Or should I say Sailor Pluto."
"YOU WHAT? Why didn't you tell us that you got a got a surprise visit from her?" Makoto exploded.
"Who did you get a visit from Usagi?" A fourth voice asked. The girls looked up to see Seiya with Taiki and Yaten behind him. Seiya noticed how pale Makoto got so it had to be something important.
"A old friend whom I haven't seen in close to two years came to see me sometime last week. They are just upset that she didn't pay them the same visit that I got," Usagi said. She wasn't lying, just not telling the complete truth. She shot a look at Makoto who was starting to get color back in her face.
"That must have been a nice surprise," Taiki said looking over in Ami's direction.
"Yeah and she has yet to tell us what they talked about," Ami said shooting a look of death at Usagi.
"Oh jeez, I will tell you about it later, I am tired of talking."
"Well Usagi, would you like to spend the rest of lunch with me?" Seiya said giving Usagi his best smile.
"Why don't you three join us. That way you can get to know these three a little better and vice versa."
"Are you sure they won't mind?" Taiki asked.
"Please sit down and join us," Ami said patting the ground next to her.
"This looks safe enough," Yaten said looking at the setting.
"Of course, and we'll help you keep the herd of wild fans away from you guys," Minako said smiling up to Yaten. She offered the ground next to her by patting it with her hand. The three guys sat down next to one of the girls.
Each one went off into their own little world. Minako and Yaten were talking about how much she wanted to become a popular idol. Yaten in reply was telling her how hard it is to become a popular idol. Taiki and Ami were reading out of a Japanese/English dictionary helping each other remember the words, and some phrases.
Meanwhile, Makoto, Usagi, and Seiya were chatting occasionally looking at the other two.
"Sorry that I don't have another brother for you to sit and chat with."
"That is quite alright. Seiya, you say that you three are brothers, yet you look nothing alike. So it is not possible for you to be triplets," Makoto said looking Seiya in the eyes. It was just something that struck Makoto funny.
"We are not related by blood."
"So you are saying that you three are not brothers?" Usagi asked.
"Not by birth. We were adopted together by a loving family who couldn't have children and wanted a nice size family. We grew up together since we were babies. So we are brothers in every way but blood." Seiya lied. It was not like he was going to tell them that he and his brothers were from another part of the galaxy.
"Oh wow that is great. I am sorry for asking such a personal question like that Seiya," Makoto said as her cheeks started to pink.
"That is quite alright Makoto-san."
"Oh please, Makoto is just fine."
"Or if you want, you can call her Mako-chan," Usagi said smiling.
"Usagi-chan, you and the girls are the only ones allowed to call me that." Seiya looked at the two and started to laugh.
"What is so funny?" Usagi asked looking to see if she dropped food on herself or if she had any on her face.
"You two must be really good friends."
"Why do you think that?" Makoto asked.
"You two are so open to each other, it shows."
"Hey you guys, it's time to head back to class," Ami said to the rest of the group.
"Already? Oh why does time have to fly so fast when you are having fun," Minako said as she was helped to her feet by Yaten. "Arigatou Yaten-san."
"Do itashimashite Minako-san."
"Please call me Minako-chan, I like it better, plus I am used to it."
"Very well Minako-chan, I shall walk you inside." Everybody headed inside to finish the second half of school. Minako and Yaten departed as did Ami and Taiki. Makoto split from Seiya and Usagi as they together headed to their next class. The rest of the day went at a moderate pace. The final bell rang announcing that the school day had ended for today. The girls all met up outside and talked about how the rest of their day went.
"So what should we do with the rest of this nice day?" Usagi asked, extending her arms out in the air.
"Well I suggest that you and I go out tonight," Seiya said coming up from behind Usagi putting his arms around her waist.
"Well that is no fun for the rest of us," Minako said crossing her arms across her chest in protest.
"Oh contraire, I think that you and I should go out tonight for a night on the town. It will be a way for me to get to know you better." Yaten said stepping up next to Minako.
"You want to go on a date with me? Somebody pinch me, I think I am dreaming." Makoto walked closer to Minako and pinched her on the arm. "Oww, Mako-chan, that hurt!" Minako cried, rubbing the new sore spot on her arm.
"Hey you said to pinch you. So I did and you are not dreaming."
"Well I didn't mean for anybody to actually do it."
"Alright, I'm sorry."
"Forgiven."
"Well if you would all excuse me, I should get home. I have studying that I need to do." Ami said as she started to walk away.
"Ami-san?" Taiki said bringing Ami to a stop.
"Yes Taiki-san." Ami said turning around.
"Well I was wondering if you would like to join me tonight for a date." Ami turned about three shades of red and hung her head in slight embarrassment. The other girls looked at
Ami and waited to see what she was going to say. Ami looked up, her eyes meeting Taiki's and nodded a yes. The girls all gave Ami a thumbs up, which deepened the pink on her face.
"Well it looks like you three are going to have fun. I am going to go over to the temple and spend the rest of my day with Rei-chan," Makoto said. A glimmer of sadness flashed through her eyes, but vanished before anybody could see it. "Have a good time tonight you guys. I want the details tomorrow. Ja ne Minna." Makoto started to walk towards Rei's temple with her shoulders square. Her head was held high until she was out of sight. As soon as Makoto was a good distance away, her shoulders sagged and her head fell. Letting out a sigh, she continued her walk to Rei's.
"Are you sure that you don't have any other brothers?" Usagi asked Seiya as she watched Makoto walk away. Usagi saw right through Makoto, and knew what she was feeling inside.
"Sorry Usagi, it is just us three."
"Just thought that I would ask. So what are we going to do tonight?"
"You know what Usagi?"
"Yeah okay, I will have to wait and see because it is a surprise."
"Not really."
"Then what?"
"I'm not so sure myself what we are going to do." Seiya said running his fingers through his hair at the back of his head. On his face was a sheepish grin.
"Oh Seiya you are impossible," Usagi said placing her arms around his waist.
"Well why don't we triple date. What do you four think?" Seiya asked looking at the four.
"I don't know about you two, but I already had something in mind for tonight," Taiki said. He looked at Ami and then back at the others.
"And what would that be Taiki?" Yaten asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I have a nice romantic evening in mind. I honestly do not think that you need to know about what Ami-san and myself are going to do tonight."
"Relax Taiki. It is not often you take a girl out. In fact, I've never seen you with a date," Seiya said. "Are you sure you don't want to join us for a night on the town?"
"No. I want a chance to get to know Miss Ami-san here alone. Seiya you should understand where I am going with this. You and Usagi-san have had a chance to get to know each other, one on one, without Yaten or myself with you."
"Well this is my first date with Minako-chan, and I don't mind doing this. But the six of us will have to do something together," Yaten said pointing his finger at Taiki.
"I promise. I just hope that Ami feels that she would like to spend time with me again," Taiki said looking at Ami who instantly turned bright red.
"Well Ami-chan, you have fun! Don't worry about getting home to study." Usagi said with a strong authority.
"Yeah Ami-chan, you better follow our leader's orders. She can get really mean if you don't." Minako said.
"Minako-chan!" Usagi exclaimed. She gave Minako the deadliest look. A look that would have her friend fried if looks could kill.
"What? It was a joke Usagi-chan lighten up," Minako said. She returned a look of her own to Usagi that would say, "duh, I'm not stupid." Usagi relaxed a bit. A smile washed away the sour look on her face.
"So I guess that it is going to be just us four this time. This is going to be the first time that I have ever been on a double date," Usagi said looking up to Seiya.
"Well as much as I would love to stay and chat with you guys, I would like to start my date with Taiki," Ami said to everyone's surprise.
"I expect a full report on my desk tomorrow morning," Usagi said. She was trying to sound authoritve, but was cracking a smile.
"Yes ma'am, Usagi ma'am," Ami said in mock salute. The group broke out in a fit of laughter before parting ways. Taiki and Ami went off on their own path, while the other four went off to paint Tokyo red.
On the other side of town, a tall gloomy brunette climbs the stairs of the Hikawa Shrine. A raven haired priestess is going about her daily chores. She looked up to see the sad brunette climbing the stairs.
"Mako-chan, what's the matter?" Rei immediately asked, concern evident in her voice.
"Oh something happened today that made me lonely."
"What happened?"
"Oh at lunch the Three Lights joined us. Well to cut the story short, the girls paired off with a Light for a date."
"You mean to tell me that Ami-chan is going out on a date with a person and not a textbook?"
"Yeah, she and Taiki are going out on a date."
"So Minako-chan is with Yaten."
"Correct my friend. I am the leftover. The one without a date. Now you know why I feel alone.
"Hey if it makes you feel any better, I am alone as well." Rei said trying to make light of the situation.
"Oh come on Rei-chan. You have Yuuichirou feeding out of your hands."
"I do not!!"
"Deny it all you want, I sometimes see you with sparks in your eyes when you look at him."
"Boy Mako-chan, I think you need your eyes checked. You think you have me all figured out don't you?"
"I'm not the only one who's seen it. Even Ami-chan has seen it." With that said, Rei turned bright red.
"I am sure that you will find some one out there that is right for you. Enjoy being single. Why don't we go to the mall and you can look at all the guys. You can remark on how they look like your old boyfriend."
"Oh come on I am not that bad am I?"
"Ask Ami-chan."
"I give up!"
"So do you want to go to the mall or not?"
"Yeah sure thing Rei-chan. Thank you, you have really made me felt wanted."
"Yeah yeah, don't get mushy on me. Let me change, and we can be off."
"Sounds good to me!"
"Great I will be right back," Rei said as she vanished to get changed. Makoto waited outside and within a few minutes Rei was back in a different outfit. "Ready to go?"
"Yes I am."
"Then let's go!" Rei said and they were off to the mall.
Taiki and Ami were in the limo and headed toward the restaurant that they were going to enjoy dinner at. Taiki looked over at Ami and smiled.
"I am happy that you chose to join me tonight."
"I cannot believe that I am actually going on a date with you," Ami said. She looked at Taiki and blushed. "How come you wanted a date with me? I mean all I do is study, and I know that I am not that pretty."
"Ami-san, one you are beautiful. Two, I am always studying too. Three, you interest me. When I first saw you there was a spark inside me that triggered an urge for me to get to know you better. I am sorry that it took me almost a half a year to talk to you. Listen to me, I am just talking on and on. I'm sorry." Ami just looked at Taiki, she was speechless. Her cheeks started to pink as she looked at Taiki and smiled.
"That has to be the nicest words anyone has told me. I too have been very shy to make an attempt to talk to you. I always thought of you as a very un-approachable guy, that and you being so popular did not help my nerves any."
"We have a lot in common don't we?"
"I believe we do, I don't mind though." Ami said as the limo pulled up to the restaurant. Taiki was the first to step out and extended his hand for Ami. Ami happily accepted his hand and together, hand in hand, entered the restaurant.
In downtown Tokyo, four people were having the times of their lives. A huge carnival and it was rumored to be the best of the best. It had the biggest roller coasters, fastest rides, fun games, contests, and everything else fun.
"Hey do you want to go on that?" Minako asked pointing to the largest roller coaster filled with loops and dips, and very fast.
"Oh yeah, that looks like it would be a blast," Yaten said.
"I am all for that bad boy. How about you Usagi?" Seiya asked looking over at Usagi. Usagi took one look at the coaster and paled.
"Oh no way are you going to get me on that."
"Aww common Usagi-chan, it'll be fun!" Minako said with a pout on her face.
"No, I do not want to ride that. I will just wait right here while you guys ride that."
"Please Usagi, go on this ride with me. I will sit next to you and hold your hand. If you want you can keep your eyes closed." Seiya said draping his himself over Usagi's shoulders. Usagi looked over at Seiya's puppy dog face and melted.
"Fine I'll go on the ride. Just don't get mad at me if you are deaf when we get off this thing."
"Well now that this is settled, let's get in line." Yaten said as he took Minako and headed off for the line. Seiya and Usagi followed right behind. Usagi was regretting every step she took closer to the ride.
After about fifteen minutes in line, it was their turn to get on.
"We have to have the front seat, it's the best on the whole ride." Seiya said as they moved closer to the front.
"Oh dear God, why am I doing this?" Usagi murmured as she saw the roller coaster cars pull up and the other passengers get off. She and Seiya sat up front and Usagi already closed her eyes. Yaten and Minako sat right behind the two and waited for the ride to begin.
"Usagi do you want to hold my hand?" Seiya asked looking at Usagi. Usagi popped open one eye and looked at Seiya. He had concern for her in his eyes, which made her calm down a bit. She opened her other eye and took Seiya's hand. As soon as the roller coaster assistant made sure that everybody was secure, he gave the thumbs up to the operator.
The roller coaster gave a slight jerk which caused Usagi to squeak and grip Seiya's hand. Seiya gave Usagi's hand a soft squeeze, and the roller coaster started to move. Usagi took a deep breath as she waited for the roller coaster to climb to its path. Usagi watched the ground
get smaller and smaller as she got higher and higher. The slow climb and the clicks of the chains pulling the cars to the top was slowly driving Usagi insane.
Once at the top, Usagi looked forward. All she saw was the rest of the carnival, and the huge drop ahead of her. As soon as she was going over the edge, she started to let out the loudest scream of her life. Her scream of fear started to turn into a scream of fun, as she went through each turn, dip and loop. She had let go of Seiya's hand and was holding hers high in the air. A few minutes later the cars came to a stop and everybody got off. Usagi was laughing so hard that she had to hold onto Seiya to keep her balance. Seiya smiled and placed his arm around Usagi and started to walk down the platform.
"I take it that you had a good time on the coaster?" Minako asked, a bright smile on her face.
"Well by the way she is laughing, I'd say she had a great time," Yaten said with a smile.
"Are you kidding? I had a blast. I wouldn't mind going on that again."
"Why don't we go on some other rides, and play some games. We can always come back to this later." Seiya said.
"Okay, so where are we going to go next?"
"Let's go to the games, maybe we can get some cool prize." Minako said.
"Sounds good to me Minako-chan, shall we?" Yaten asked offering his arm to Minako. Minako giggled as she accepted threading her arm with his. Seiya still had his arm around Usagi's waist, and now Usagi's arm was around his. The four of them started to walk towards the games. They were almost there when they were approached by some giddy fans.
"Are you, and you, are you Seiya and Yaten from the Three Lights?"
"They have to be, just look at them."
"Ladies, as much as we are flattered that you think that, we are not from the Three Lights." Seiya said glancing at Yaten.
"Like my friend said, we're not them. Now would you please excuse us, I would like to get back to what we were doing." Yaten said and started to walk away with Minako. Seiya and Usagi followed right beside. The two girls just looked at them, shrugged and walked away.
"Why did you do that?" Minako asked.
"If they knew that we were actually the Three Lights, that would be the end of our date. Now let's just have fun!" Yaten said as they walked up to a game that had the largest stuffed animals.
"So you think you can win one of those do ya?" Usagi asked Seiya pointing to the large teddy bear.
"Oh I know I can win that!" Seiya boasted standing proud.
"I don't think you can Seiya," Usagi said causing Seiya to falter his stance.
"I will prove you wrong m'lady. You just stand here and see," Seiya said heading up to the game. The game seemed like it would be easy to do, so Seiya thought he would have no problem winning one of the large prizes.
"Ah I see that we have another player here to try his luck," the man said sizing Seiya up.
"What do I have to do in order to win one of the big ones?"
"To win the big prizes is simple. All you have to do is get all five balls in the barrel."
"Seems easy enough, how much?"
"Three dollars for five balls." Seiya reached in his wallet and gave the man three dollars. Seiya was given five balls and the game was off. Seiya tossed the first ball towards the barrel and it bounced out. He tried a different approach to tossing the ball in and this time he got it in. He did the same for the rest and got two more in.
"Told you so," Usagi whispered in his ear. Seiya gave Usagi a sly smile and handed the guy three more dollars. The man retrieved the three balls that were still in the barrel and handed
him those three plus two more. He took the money and placed it in his pocket with the rest of his money. Seiya began to toss the five balls and got four of them in. He stood there tossing the fifth ball in his hand and looked over at Usagi.
"What will you do for me if I make this one in?" Seiya slyly asked Usagi.
"I don't think that you are going to make it dear Seiya," Usagi replied.
"Such confidence my dear. Now what will you do for me?"
"Okay. If you make this last one, I will do whatever you want me to do. Within reason."
"Usagi, you have yourself a deal."
"Oh Usagi, you shouldn't have done that," Yaten said. He knew how Seiya got when it came to winning. He also knew Seiya's mind and what he was thinking.
"Why's that Yaten?" Usagi asked looking at Yaten.
"I guess you will just have to wait and see." Seiya looked at Usagi and gave her a sly grin and tossed the ball towards the barrel. He kept his eyes on Usagi the whole time and didn't bother to look at the barrel. Usagi just watched as the ball sailed over to the barrel and landed inside with the other four without bouncing out. Usagi's mouth dropped as the man announced that Seiya was a winner. Seiya came up and wrapped his arm around Usagi and whispered low in her ear.
"I told you I would win, now pick out what stuffed animal you want." Seiya gently kissed Usagi's ear and stood up straight. That little peck sent shivers down Usagi's spine. She looked up at the prizes and chose the giant white teddy bear.
"Thank you Seiya," Usagi said giving Seiya a peck on the cheek. "Now what is it oh great master that you would like me to do?"
"Hmm I am going to have to think about this," Seiya said looking down at Usagi.
"Oh come on Seiya, don't torture her!" Minako said to Seiya. She wanted to know what was going to happen.
"Okay then. This Friday, you and I are going to go out to dinner. Just the two of us, and nobody else. The rest of what I have planned you are going to have to wait." Seiya said looking deep in Usagi's eyes. Usagi was about to melt on the spot. Her heart was doing flip flops, and her stomach was about to fly away with all the butterflies she had inside. She just looked at Seiya and smiled until Minako spoke up.
"Well what do you say Usagi-chan?" Usagi just stood there still looking at Seiya.
"Usagi-san, are you still on Earth?" Yaten asked waving his hands in front of Usagi's face. Usagi snapped out of her daydream and saw that the three were staring at her. Usagi blushed and smiled.
"Yeah, that sounds really nice Seiya, I would love to." Seiya smiled when she accepted. He has been waiting for the perfect time to be with Usagi in a romantic setting. He already had the reservations made at the restaurant that they would be going to. In fact he had everything planned, and now that Usagi had accepted his invitation everything was set.
"Let's go and play more games and hang around a bit more guys," Minako said.
"Sounds like a plan to me," Yaten said. Usagi and Seiya nodded their head and began walking around the park to explore the other games.
It was around eight o'clock and getting dark. The amusement park was being lit up by the colorful lights on the rides and games. The sky was beautiful and clear without a cloud in sight. The four people grouped in two were looking up at the stars. The girls had rested their heads on the boy's shoulders, and the boys had their arms around the girl's waist. The stars gazed down upon them and winking at them. The girls both sighed at the same time and cuddled up closer to their guy. It was a beautiful sight to look at.
On the other side of town away from all the lights and noise, a towel was spread on the
sand. On the towel sat a couple gazing up at the stars as well. The wind blew causing a dark brown ponytail and blue hair to sway. The small waves of the lake were crashing in on the beach making the setting more romantic.
Ami and Taiki sat there enjoying each other's company under the bright stars. They looked like a very happy couple that you would see out of the movies. Taiki was pointing up to the different constellations talking about what each one was about. The moon was full and bright, and it too was casting its gentle light upon the two.
Taiki looked up at the moon then to Ami. "Do you believe the myths about the moon?"
"What myths about the moon?" Ami asked wondering growing curious by the second.
"The myth of Endymion and Selene. Do you think that it is true?"
"Yeah, I mean it's possible that it is true. I really don't know." 'I know it is not myth, Usagi and Mamoru were living proof of that.'
"Ami-chan what are you thinking?"
"Hmm? Oh it was nothing. I have a question for you."
"And what might that be?"
"Do you think that there are other planets out there with life like ours on it?"
"I don't know. Like you said, it's possible." 'Little does she know is that I am from another galaxy. I know that there are other planets with life on it.' Taiki snapped out of his thought to the sound of soft giggling. He turned to see Ami giggling softly with her hand covering her mouth.
"And what pre tell is so funny?"
"What were you thinking just now?"
"How pretty you are." Ami just turned bright red and turned her head away. She looked up to the heavens above to all the bright stars. She pointed up to one in particular that was slightly brighter than the others.
"Do you know what star that one is?"
"Which one?"
"This one," Ami said as she guided his view to the star she was pointing to.
"Well it isn't a star," Taiki said.
"I know that, but do you know what it is?"
"That dear Ami, would be the planet Mercury. The first planet in this solar system." Ami just nodded her head and thought about her days as the Senshi of that planet.
"Have you heard of the story of the Moon Princess and her court?" Ami asked turning to Taiki.
"No I don't think I have." He did know about Sailor Moon, but was not sure if she was the Moon Princess. But that was two years ago when he fought along side of them to defeat Galaxia.
"From what my grandmother told me when I was a small girl, was that a thousand years ago there used to be life on every planet in our solar system. Each planet had a princess who could control and use the element of that planet. Well the Moon Princess was the heir to the Moon Kingdom that controlled the planets besides Earth. The princess of the four inner planets of the solar system, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter made up the Moon Princess' court.
"Everything was peaceful, and the people were happy. They knew that their queen was the kindest person who ruled fairly. The queen had her rules. One of them being that no one from the solar system should go to Earth. There were many wars on the Earth, and because the Earth could not be at peace, it was not apart of the Silver Millennium, thus considered dangerous.
"The Princess fell in love with the Earth Prince named Endymion. She would sneak down to the Earth many times to see him knowing that she would be in a lot of trouble if she got caught. Over time her court found out and followed her on one of her secret trips. When they
found her, they were going to scold her about how dangerous it was for her to be there when they too fell in love. Each princess fell in love with one of Endymion's generals sworn to protect their prince. In time the Queen learned about what was going on and after a while accepted her daughter's love, and agreed to their getting married.
"Not soon after, evil forces start taking over the galaxy wiping out any life around. When they reached Earth, they brainwashed Endymion's generals and sent them out to kill the ones they once loved. Endymion at the time was on the moon with his princess when the huge army of dark warriors attached the moon kingdom. Four men lead the massive army standing proudly and laughing. Just below them, lying on the ground were the four princesses dead, slain by the ones they loved.
"Eventually the Dark Kingdom won and all was lost. The once beautiful Moon Kingdom was left in ruins. Great pillars that once stood tall and proud were crumbled and defeated. The Queen in her last attempt to save the rest of the life in the system used her magic crystal to seal away the dark forces. In doing so, the Queen grew very weak. Her last dying wish was for her daughter and her friends to be sent to Earth and start a new life with no memories of what happened.
"Now some say that the Moon Princess and her court were reincarnated and is walking amongst us, others think that it is just a myth. Pretty interesting story don't you think?" Ami asked looking over at Taiki. Taiki just looked at Ami with awe. He never saw a person get so into a story before. To him it almost seemed like she was reliving it.
"You talk about that like you were there, Ami."
"It's just a story, that I was told when I was a little girl." 'Oh how I wish I could really tell you how true that story is.' Ami bowed her head thinking about her life as the Mercurian Princess. Taiki noticed the change in Ami and got curious.
"Why are you so sad all of a sudden Ami?"
"It is a sad story. To think about what must have went through each princess's mind that night they were betrayed and killed by the ones they loved."
"But Ami it is just a story, it didn't happen."
"I know, you're right. It is still sad to think of though."
"Well look it is getting late and I should bring you home. I really enjoyed my time with you tonight. I only hope that you enjoyed yourself as well."
"Oh Taiki, I had a wonderful time with you. I only hope that we could do this again sometime."
"Ami-chan I would love to have another date with you. You are a wonderful person and I enjoy your company," Taiki said standing up. He reached out his hand for Ami who accepted. As soon as Ami was on her feet, Taiki picked the blanket up and shook the sand out. He folded it back up, and the two headed off toward the waiting limo. The two stepped inside and the driver took off towards Ami's home.
At the temple two girls loaded with shopping bags were exchanging their good-byes.
"This was a lot of fun, we should do this more often," Makoto said.
"Not too often or we wont have any money left," Rei said with a soft laugh.
"I should get going before it gets too late. It is a good thing that my house isn't that far from here. I will talk to you later Rei-chan, thanks."
"Be careful walking home Mako-chan. Talk to you later," Rei said as she watched Makoto walk down the temple stares. As soon as Makoto was out of sight, Rei went inside the temple. She put away all the things that she bought, and gave a prayer to the sacred fire before she went to bed.
Yaten and Minako said their good-byes and parted with a nice hug. Yaten surprised Minako with a kiss on the cheek that gave her a rosy color to her cheeks. As soon as Minako disappeared inside her house, Yaten went back to where Usagi and Seiya were. No words were said between the three during the ride to Usagi's house. Once there, Seiya walked Usagi up to her door.
"I had a wonderful time tonight Usagi. The more I spend with you, the more I am finding myself falling for you."
"I feel the same way Seiya," Usagi said as she inched closer to Seiya.
"Usagi, may I ask you something?"
"You can ask me anything you want to Seiya."
"Will give me the honor of calling you my girlfriend?" Seiya asked looking deep into Usagi's eyes. "Now I know that you are still getting over your last relationship and everything, but it would mean so much to me if you say yes."
"Seiya I would love to be your girlfriend, but there is still so much that I need to tell you before we commit ourselves to each other. I promise you the next time I see you, I will tell you everything," Usagi said. She cupped Seiya's face with her hand and rubbed her thumb along his cheek.
"I understand completely. When do you want to get together and talk?"
"How about in a couple of days? You and I will go to the park, and I will tell you everything."
"I hope I can wait until then," Seiya teased. He cupped Usagi's face and planted a soft kiss on her lips. "Goodnight fair lady, until we meet again." Seiya said as he turned to walk away. Usagi let her eyes linger a little longer as Seiya walked away before going inside.
The days came and went and soon Usagi and Seiya were sitting under a large oak tree in the park. Seiya looked over at Usagi and smiled. He was very happy that they were spending time together on such a beautiful day.
"So Usagi, what is it that you wanted to talk to me about?"
"I think that it is time that you got to know a bit about me and my past. Now this may or may not take long to explain, but I want you to listen."
"Okay Usagi, start talking!"
"Alright, first off do you remember all the evil that happened about two years ago?"
"Yeah I do, why?"
"Do you know who made sure that this planet stayed safe?"
"Yes Usagi, I do, but what is the point of this?" Seiya asked wondering when Usagi was going to get to the point. Deep down he had a feeling of what was going to happen, but wasn't going to jump on that idea until he heard it from her mouth.
"The point of all of this is, that I was one of the soldiers that fought for love and justice. I helped save this world." Usagi said unsure of how Seiya was going to react.
"Let me guess, in your Senshi form, you are Sailor Venus?" Usagi looked at him and stifled a giggle. Seiya noticed the reaction and was instantly confused. "Well am I right, or not?"
"No Seiya, Sailor Venus is not my alter ego. I fought as the leader of the Senshi, Eternal Sailor Moon," Usagi said in a whisper. Shock smacked Seiya hard in the face as he just looked at Usagi with awe and disbelief. "Seiya, there is more."
"More? How much more is there that you have to tell me?" Seiya choked out. He was finding this all hard to believe, but deep down he knew it to be true. 'If she is Sailor Moon, that means that Usagi is the princess that I have been searching for ever since we came back to this planet.'
"The next important piece of information that I am going to tell you, is that I am the Moon Princess from a thousand years ago, and the future queen of the Earth. I needed to tell you all of this so you can decide if you still wanted to see me. I made that promise to you that I wouldn't keep anything from you, and I meant every word."
"Usagi, I must say that I am both shocked and relieved that you told me this. I too have a secret to tell you, but I am unsure as to how you are going to handle it."
"Seiya, whatever it is you have to tell me, I will listen and understand. I mean what I just told you was something pretty big, so if you can handle it, I should be able to as well."
"Usagi, I remember the battle against Galaxia two years ago. I know everything that happened."
"How do you know what took place? The only people that were there were the Warriors of Love and Justice. There were no outsiders present at all."
"That is where you are wrong Usagi. In fact there were three outsiders in your ranks. Three stubborn Senshi who in the end fought side by side with you, while you watched your beloved Senshi perish. I am one of those three outsiders. I am the leader of the Sailor Star Lights, Sailor Star Fighter." Now it was Usagi's turn to be shocked. She just sat there and looked at him letting what he just told her set in.
"That's not possible," Usagi said looking at Seiya.
"Why do you think that it's not possible. I have no reason to lie to you Usagi."
"But you are male. The Sailor Star Lights were female. I mean it is impossible."
"We changed into females when we became senshi. In our true form, we are male."
"How come you never told us this two years ago?"
"I wanted to, I really did, but my brothers didn't. I wanted to get to know the person that is Sailor Moon, because I found myself falling in love with her. When we returned to our planet, I was miserable because I never found out who Sailor Moon was. My princess saw this and said that in one year, myself and my brothers would be released from our duties and come back here for good.
"Everyday seemed like an eternity, but one year had passed, and we were free to go. I have been searching for a year Usagi to find you, only I never knew it was you I was looking for. One year, and now my search is over." Usagi sat there looking at Seiya with tears glistening in her eyes. A smile started to play on her lips as she lunged herself into Seiya's arms.
"Oh Seiya, I am so glad that you know who I am, and that you accept it."
"I am so happy that you are that princess that I spent so long looking for. May I ask you something Usagi?"
"Anything," Usagi said looking into Seiya's eyes.
"Now that everything is cleared up, and there is no more secrets between us, will you be my girlfriend?"
"I have been waiting for you to ask me that!"
"So is that a yes?"
"I don't know, I mean I think I need to think it over still," Usagi said as serious as she could.
"You're not serious are you?" Seiya asked in shock.
"Of course I'm not. I would love to be your girlfriend."
"So is that a yes then?"
"Yes Seiya, that is a yes."
"Oh my goodness Usagi, you have just made me the happiest man alive," Seiya said as he swooped Usagi in his arms. Usagi laughed and hugged Seiya back. She looked into his blue eyes as they inched closer and closer to each other. The gap was soon filled as their lips captured each others in a passionate kiss. Usagi felt the fireworks explode inside her, and had to hold onto Seiya for support. Seiya felt like the luckiest man in the universe to be kissing and now dating an angel like Usagi.
Oblivious to them both, but in the bushes not too far away from the romantic scene, someone was snapping photographs.
Once they separated, they both looked into each other's eyes, and saw nothing but raw love for the other. They sat back down on the ground and watched the day go by in the park. Usagi had her head resting on Seiya's shoulder, and Seiya had his arm around her waist.
"I love you Seiya," Usagi said snuggling deeper into Seiya's embrace.
"I love you too my princess." Seiya placed a kiss onto Usagi's head, and held her closer. About an hour later, they started to head out of the park and towards Usagi's house, walking hand in hand the entire way.
"I don't want to let you go, Usagi," Seiya said holding onto Usagi.
"Why don't you join my family and I for dinner. I am sure that they will be excited when they hear the news. Even my dad would be excited, he seems to like you."
"That would be great, Usagi I would love to."
"Well let's go inside, I am sure that dinner will be ready soon." Together they walked inside and were delighted by the aroma of food that filled the air. Usagi's mother came out of the kitchen to greet Usagi.
"Hello sweetie, you are just in time. Dinner is almost ready. Why hello Seiya, how are you doing?" Ikuko asked noticing that Seiya was accompanied her daughter.
"I am doing very well ma'am, thank you."
"My dear you should know by now that you can call me Ikuko, all of Usagi's friends do," Ikuko said and smiled.
"Mom I was wondering if Seiya could join us for dinner tonight?" Usagi asked hoping that it would be okay.
"Sure thing honey, we always have room for one more. Now come on in and wash up for dinner."
"Thank you mom," Usagi said as she and Seiya went to wash up. While they were doing that Ikuko was setting another place at the table and informed Kenji and Shingo of their dinner guest. A few minutes later Usagi and Seiya emerged from the bathroom and were taking their seats at the table.
"Thank you Ikuko for having me over for dinner," Seiya said politely.
"Anytime dear," Ikuko replied as she began to pass the food around. Everybody soon had a feast on their plates, and began eating. Once dinner was coming to an end, Usagi thought that it would be the best time to tell her family the news. Clearing her throat, Usagi began to speak.
"Mom, Dad, Shingo, I have something to tell you. Or should I say we have something to tell you," Usagi said looking at Seiya.
"What is it dear?" Kenji asked.
"Seiya and I have decided to see each other. I wanted you to be the first to know."
"Wow Usagi that is great, not to mention brave," Shingo said looking at the new couple then to his dad.
"Oh Usagi I am so happy for you," Ikuko said as tears started to come to her eyes. The only person left to say anything about the news was still silent. Usagi looked over at her father and hoped that he was okay.
"Daddy, are you okay with this?" Kenji snapped out of his thoughts and looked over at his daughter and her new boyfriend.
"Usagi I will be fine on one condition. Seiya, as long as you keep my daughter happy, I see no problem with you dating her."
"You have my promise sir, I will make sure that she is treated like the princess that she is," Seiya said causing Usagi to blush.
"Oh now I know I am going to cry!" Ikuko burst out.
"Well this is all sweet and all, and I am happy for you, but this mush is making me sick. May I be excused?" Shingo asked wanting to keep his dinner down. Kenji nodded his head and Shingo took his dish and went to the kitchen.
Moments later the table was cleared off and dishes were washed. Usagi and Seiya stood just outside saying their good-byes.
"I will see you tomorrow, then I can collect on my reward." Seiya said with a mischievous grin on his face.
"My goodness is tomorrow Friday already?"
"Yes my dear it is, until then I bid you goodnight."
"Goodnight Seiya. I love you."
"I love you too princess," Seiya said as he embraced Usagi. After they embraced they shared a kiss and Seiya started to walk home feeling like a million dollars and a plan in mind.
Usagi on the other hand was busy calling up all her friends to meet at the temple because she had big news. All the girls were excited and said that they would all be there as soon as possible except Rei.
Usagi went downstairs and told her parents where she was going to be at and what time she was going to be home then was out the door. Ten minutes after Usagi left, the phone rang.
"Hello, Tsukino residence." Ikuko answered.
"Ikuko, this is Seiya, I have a big favor to ask you."
"Sure thing dear, what is it?"
"I need to know what Usagi's dress and shoe size is."
"Usagi wears a size three dress and a six and a half shoe, why?"
"You shall find out tomorrow, thank you very much for the information. Goodnight."
"Goodnight Seiya dear," Ikuko said before hanging up the phone. Seiya saw that he only had about two hours before the stores closed, so he booked it out of his house to one of the finest dress shops that he knew of.
Seiya looked around the store through the racks and saw the one dress that was perfect for Usagi. Looking at the tag, he saw that it was her size so he grabbed it. He went up to the clerk and asked if she had any shoes that would match and gave her the size that he needed. The woman disappeared for a few minutes and returned with a pair that was perfect for the dress. With the shoes and dress in hand, Seiya made his way up to the registers.
"Would you like this wrapped sir?" The woman asked.
"That would be great. Do you think that you could do me another favor?"
"Sure thing sir, what would that be?"
"Could you ship this to this address by tomorrow?" Seiya asked writing down Usagi's address.
"Yes sir that is possible, but it will cost a little more."
"I don't mind as long as it gets to its destination by three thirty tomorrow."
"Very well sir," the lady said as she rang up Seiya's purchase. She gave him the total and Seiya paid for it and set off for home. Now he had everything just the way that he wanted it, and was getting more excited by the minute.
At the temple, a very excited Usagi was giving the details of what just took place with her and Seiya. She had a very big smile on her face, she was so happy. The girls needless to say were shocked, but extremely happy for their friend.
"Oh my goodness, my best friend is dating a celebrity," Minako said as the words sunk deeper into her head. "To tell you the truth, I had a feeling about that for a while. You know me the senshi of love knows these things!" Minako said sticking her finger in the air and winking towards Usagi. The rest of the girls just looked at her and groaned.
"Minako what is Yaten, a homeless person?" Rei said with an exasperated tone in her voice. Minako looked up and as it dawned on her began to blush.
"Well I guess I am dating him, but it is nothing as close to what Usagi has with Seiya!" Minako said to her defense.
"Usagi-chan, I knew you were going to get together with him," Rei said teasingly.
"You think you are so smart don't you Rei-chan?"
"Well, you did tell me that you were thinking about it, did you not. Or did you forget the conversation that we had a week ago?"
"Wait, you mean to tell me that you two talked about this without the rest of us?" Makoto said, shock written across her face.
"I must say Usagi-chan, are the rest of us just not good for you anymore?" Ami said with a smile on her face. The rest of the group was shocked that Ami would say something like that.
"Yeah what she said," Minako said nodding towards Ami.
"Rei-chan, and you thought that I had the big mouth! I thought that it would be nice to have some one on one time with Rei-chan. Please minna, don't be mad."
"My god Usagi-chan, lighten up. I was just teasing!" Makoto said smiling.
"Well I should be heading home, it is getting late and I have a bid day ahead of me tomorrow."
"What do you have planned Usagi?" Makoto asked.
"I have no clue. All I know is that Seiya is planning something, and he never clues me in to what he is up to."
"Oh that is so romantic!" Ami said with stars in her eyes.
"Yeah, well I am going to go, Ami-chan you are starting to scare me. Oyasumi nasai minna."
"Oyasumi nasai Usagi-chan," the girls said as they watched Usagi retreat down the temple stairs.
"She is one lucky girl," Rei said looking at the other three. The others nodded, said their good-byes and each headed off to their homes.
*Next Day*
The school day had passed and now the girls and guys were gathered outside the building chatting about their day. The news about Seiya and Usagi spread like a wild fire, and soon the whole school knew. Needless to say that Usagi received many not so nice looks from the girls at school, but she shrugged them off as she nuzzled closer into Seiya's embrace.
"So Seiya are we going to get going. I am curious as to where we are going on this date that I owe you," Usagi said giggling.
"Yeah, I think that this is a good time to start going," Seiya said glancing at his watch making sure it was past three thirty. Seeing that it was indeed past that time, he took Usagi's hand in his and said good-bye to the group.
"Have a good time Usagi," Makoto said waving to the couple. The rest just smiled and waved before parting ways. Usagi and Seiya started walking down the street hand in hand.
"So are we starting this date now?" Usagi asked looking up at Seiya.
"Yep, I think so." They kept walking until they stopped in front of Usagi's house.
"Um Seiya," Usagi said as she saw her house, "what are we doing at my house?"
"I have a surprise for you. Go inside and ask your mom if anything came for you today."
"Why would I have to do..?" Usagi asked, but was cut off by Seiya.
"Just go in there and do as I said okay. Don't ruin the surprise, it will be worth it. You go inside and I will be back to get you in two hours."
"But Seiya," Usagi protested, but was ignored. Usagi just stood there watching Seiya walk away. 'This is great, what on Earth does he have up his sleeve.' Deciding not to stand there any longer since she only had two hours before Seiya returned, Usagi walked inside.
"Hello. Mom are you home?" Usagi called into the house.
"Hello dear, how was your day?" Usagi's mom asked.
"Interesting. Did anything come for me?" Usagi asked remembering what Seiya told her. Usagi saw her mother's face light up as she heard the question.
"Go upstairs to your room, something did come for you." Usagi went up to her room. Her curiosity was getting the better of her. She was not sure what kind of stunt Seiya would pull. Usagi turned the doorknob to her room and nearly passed out at the sight that was bestowed upon her.
On her bed lied the most gorgeous dress Usagi has even seen. A sleeveless white gown of silk seemed to flow forever. It had sparkling rhinestones all along the skirt of the dress. Usagi was in awe of the sight that she saw. Next to the dress, she noticed a card. With shaky hands, Usagi reached over to grab the card. Tears started to well up in her eyes when she read the message.
'Wear the dress that is placed before you,
and accompany me tonight. For I will show
you the moon and stars, and everything else
of delight.'
Love,
Seiya
Usagi went to take a quick shower before the time for her to go was here. In and out of the shower in about fifteen twenty minutes, Usagi was busy drying her long hair. About an hour later Usagi's hair was dry and done up in a thick bun with the half of her hair pooling around her. Fixing some loose strands, Usagi headed towards the dress.
Usagi got a little nervous handling the dress. Never had she seen something this beautiful in her life. Carefully she undressed and slipped into the dress. It fit as if it was made just for her. Usagi was surprised that it fit so well. 'How does he know what size I am?' She thought to herself as she examined herself in the mirror. While looking at herself in the mirror, Usagi noticed from the reflection a pair of shoes. She turned around, headed towards the pair, and was amazed once more. To go with her dress was a pair of white silk shoes. Again, to her surprise they fit like a dream.
Looking over at the clock, Usagi saw that Seiya was going to be by in five minutes. Checking her hair and applied light makeup to her face, Usagi was almost ready to go. She placed a pair of pearl earrings in her lobes that she got from her parents for her sweet sixteen. A simple but elegant silver chain with a tear drop diamond adorned her neckline. Usagi took one more glance at herself in the mirror when she saw a black limousine pull up to her house. 'Oh my what more is in store for me tonight?' She went downstairs where her mother was waiting. She took one look at Usagi and started getting tears in her eyes.
"Oh look at my baby, you are so grown up. You look very pretty Usagi." Ikuko beamed. Just then, a light knock was heard from the door. "Usagi go upstairs quick. You must walk down the stairs when he walks in the room." Usagi giggled at her mother's actions and headed upstairs. Ikuko answered the door to see Seiya dressed in a black tuxedo. "Hello Seiya, please come in."
"Thank you Ikuko, is Usagi ready?" Seiya asked walking in the house.
"Yes Usagi is ready." Ikuko said heading Seiya in the direction of the stairwell. "Usagi dear, Seiya is here." As if she was floating on air, Usagi walked down the stairs. A gasp escaped her lips when she saw how incredibly handsome Seiya looked.
Seiya could feel his heart beat rapidly at the sight that was bestowed upon him. Never before has he seen a woman radiate so much light and warmth as he has coming from Usagi. Once Usagi made it to the bottom of the stairs, Seiya presented Usagi with a deep red rose.
"Oh Seiya thank you. This is all too much. Why are you doing this?" Usagi asked still in shock from what has taken place.
"Need you ask? I love you Usagi. I am here to show you a good time, and we are going to look good while doing it. In addition, I must add, you look stunning. You are a sight for these eyes."
"Thank you Seiya, you look very handsome yourself. Now would you mind telling me what is in store for me tonight?" Usagi asked seeing the spark in his eyes.
"Ah m'lady, this is for me to know and you to discover. Now our chariot awaits, shall we go now?" He asked offering his arm to her for the second time today.
"Yes we shall," Usagi said, linking her arm with his. "I will be home by midnight mom, goodnight."
"Have fun Usagi, have a lot of fun." Ikuko said as Usagi closed the door. Seiya led Usagi to the limo where the driver was waiting. As soon as the two reached the car, the driver opened the door for them. Usagi got in first with Seiya just behind.
The limousine was beautiful. A black Mercedes sleek and stylish. Inside was another sight to lay eyes on. Black leather seats, plush carpeting, and not to mention all the twinkling lights that outlined the inside. This was a car definitely fit for royalty.
"Are you going to tell me what this is all about or am I still going to have to wait?" Usagi asked, in awe of the car that she was sitting in.
"I am sorry my dear, but you will have to wait and see where we are going. I promise you, you will not be disappointed." Seiya said with a soft smile.
"Oh I know that I am not going to be disappointed, this whole day has been one surprise after another. I am looking forward to what you have in store for tonight. So are you going to tell me why you are doing all this? Why are you treating me like royalty?" Usagi asked. Her curiosity was getting the better of her again today.
"One, you are royalty and should be treated like royalty. Two, I am taking you out to dinner and dancing. Therefore, sit back enjoy the ride and the company. I will show you a great time." Seiya said looking deeply in Usagi's eyes.
"I love you Seiya, with all my heart," Usagi said looking up at Seiya with glassy eyes.
"I love you too my princess. You are the light that guides me through this world. I am so glad that I have found you. You make me so happy."
"Seiya that was the nicest thing that I have ever heard."
"Well I meant every word Usagi." They shared a kiss and watched the scenery pass by. The rest of the car ride was in silence as they pulled up to the most fanciest restaurants.
"You are taking me here?" Usagi squeaked when she saw where she was. The Tõdai Gõtei was the most beautiful places to eat in Japan. A beautiful old style mansion sat by the bay. A large a beautifully lit lighthouse sat at the end lighting up the water. Usagi turned to Seiya with a tear in her eye. "Seiya this is too much."
"Usagi, I want to show you a good time. Nothing is too much for a beautiful woman like yourself. Now, shall we?" Seiya asked as the door opened. Seiya stepped out first and saw a few women get all goofy over him. They were expecting his other two brothers to step out of the limo as well.
The crowd fell silent when Seiya reached out his hand and a female hand accepted his. Slowly Usagi placed one foot to the ground and stepped out of the limo. The soft light made Usagi sparkle. Linking her arm with Seiya's the two headed towards the double doors of the restaurant. It was not soon after they reached the doors when someone took a picture of the couple.
"Well it seems that we won't be able to have a nice time without someone snapping pictures of us. I am sorry Usagi, but that comes with the territory."
"I don't mind, let them take pictures, I want the world to see what a wonderful boyfriend that I have," Usagi said so only Seiya could hear her. Seiya looked down to Usagi and smiled. The couple made there way to the entrance of the restaurant and was immediately taken to their special table separate from the rest of the place.
Stained glass double doors of the most intricate pattern of roses connected them to the room that Seiya and Usagi would spend their evening. The room was romantically lit by the twinkling lights of hundreds of candles of all shapes and sizes. Vases of roses of every color were adorned in various places in the room. On the table, four silver candlesticks secured four silver candles, two candles slightly taller than the other two. The finest china rimmed with 24 carat gold, sat delicately awaiting to do their job. Adorned on one of the place settings, a perfect red rose sat, illuminated by the candle light.
The room was made complete with the large bay windows that overlooked the sea. It was a clear night, the full moon reflecting it's light onto the sea casting the effect of diamonds. The light ripples of the water animated the glow of the moon winking to it's princess.
Usagi just stood there in complete awe of the sight bestowed upon her. She looked up at Seiya with tears in her eyes, and a beautiful smile on her face.
"Why the tears my love?" Seiya asked taking out his handkerchief and lightly dabbing her eyes.
"Never in my entire life did I think that I would be in such a beautiful place like this, with the most wonderful guy in the world at my side. Seiya I love you," Usagi said placing a gentle kiss on Seiya's lips.
"I love you too my Usagi," Seiya said leading Usagi to the table. He pulled out the chair and took Usagi by the hand. Usagi sat down, straightened out her dress as Seiya gently pushed her in. To her right sat the huge bay window. Seiya pulled out his chair, sat down, and gazed at the angel across the table. Usagi rested her head on her hands as she looked out the window. The candle light softened her features making her look like she was out of a dream.
"Absolutely beautiful," Seiya said shaking Usagi from her world.
"I'm sorry, did you say something?" Usagi asked looking into Seiya's deep blue eyes. Seiya reached across the table and took Usagi's hands into his own.
"I only said how beautiful you look tonight. You're a goddess, you know?" Seiya then kissed Usagi's hands causing her to blush.
"Seiya you are spoiling me," Usagi said just above a whisper. Not that she was minding being spoiled.
"A princess should be treated well, and if you think this is spoiling you, get used to it," Seiya said winking. Just then the waiter came in and handed them each a menu.
"What would you two care to drink tonight?" The waiter asked looking at the couple.
"Do you have non-alcoholic champagne?" Seiya asked.
"Yes sir we do," replied the waiter.
"Great, we'll have a bottle of that please."
"Very good sir. I will return with your champagne shortly, and take your order." With that the waiter left through a different door in the room leaving the couple alone once again. Usagi looked over the menu, everything she saw on it sounded wonderful, but finally came up with her decision.
"So do you know what you are going to get for dinner Seiya?" Usagi asked placing her menu aside.
"Yes I think I do. What about you?"
"Yes I have something in mind as well."
"Great, because here comes the waiter with out drink," Seiya said noticing the waiter emerging from the door with the bottle and two champagne flutes. The waiter set the glasses down then proceeded to pour Seiya and Usagi the non-alcoholic beverage. Once he was done he set the rest of the bottle in an ice bucket and turned his attention back to the two.
"Miss what would you like for dinner?"
"I would like the tonkatsu,(breaded and deep fried pork served with a soy-based sauce on top of or with rice.) with a seaweed salad."
"Would you like soup with that too."
"Yes please, I will have a cup of miso soup."
"Very good miss," he said turning to Seiya, "and for you sir?"
"I will have the tempura (seafoods and vegetables battered and deep fried to form a light airy crust; served with a dipping sauce.) with a miso soup."
"Good choice sir, I will return with your soup and salad momentarily," the waiter said and vanished through the door again. Seiya looked at his princess sitting across from him and raised his glass. Usagi sensing what he was up to did the same.
"A toast, to the most beautiful woman in all Japan."
"To a wonderful night with the most wonderful guy."
"To us."
"To us." The lightly clinked their glasses the clear sound of crystal rang out as the two sealed their toast. Usagi took a sip then started to giggle as the bubbles tickled her nose. Seiya looked at her and smiled before taking another sip from his glass.
"So my love, are you having a good time?"
"Seiya I am having a wonderful time, I am so happy that I am with you."
"Hearing you say that makes my heart soar. I love you Usagi, always."
"I love you too Seiya, with all my heart." The two reached across the table to get closer to the other and shared a sweet kiss. When they separated, Usagi looked into the satisfied face of Seiya and smiled.
Gazing into his beloved's eyes, Seiya cupped Usagi's cheek in his hand. With his thumb Seiya gently stroked her face. Usagi sighed and nuzzled into Seiya's hand, closing her eyes. When she opened her eyes a pretty pink rose was twirling in front of her face. Seiya took the tip of the rose and trailed it down Usagi's nose.
"Thank you Seiya, pink is my favorite color." Usagi brought the rose under her nose and inhaled its sweet fragrance. Just then, the waiter came into the room with the miso soup and Usagi's seaweed salad.
"Your dinner will be out shortly," the waiter said before leaving the room once again. Seiya and Usagi raised their soup bowls with both hands and began to drink their soup. Usagi placed her soup bowl down and picked up her chopsticks and began to nibble on her salad.
"So do you have anything else planned for this evening?" Usagi asked putting her chopsticks down making sure they were together.
"I was thinking that maybe we can take a walk along the beach, that is if you are up to it."
"Oh that sounds like a wonderful idea, it is such a beautiful night. The moon is so bright."
"The moon knows that its princess is happy, so it glows brightly."
"Seiya you say the sweetest things, I love you."
"I love you as well my sweet." Once again the waiter returned pushing a tray with their dinner. Lifting a silver cover, the waiter presented Usagi with her tonkatsu, and Seiya with his tempura.
"Enjoy your dinner," the waiter said and was gone. Usagi and Seiya both started to eat. Usagi's eyes lit up and a smile came across her face after the first bite.
"I take it you like you dinner?" Seiya asked.
"Yes very much, how about you?"
"Mine is good as well, would you like a taste?"
"I would love to!" Seiya took a piece of tempura into his chopsticks and with one hand under the chopsticks and fed Usagi. Usagi smiled, "this is very good." The rest of their meal was in silence with a few glances here and there to each other. Once dinner was done everything was cleared out and Seiya and Usagi both decided to split a hot fudge sundae. Usagi got a little hot fudge sauce on her nose and Seiya happily kissed it off her nose. Finishing off the sundae, Seiya got up and walked to Usagi. Offering his hand to her, Usagi placed hers into his and was helped to her feet. Slipping an arm around Usagi's waist, Seiya led Usagi to the large bay window. Usagi leaned into Seiya's embrace and looked out into the sea.
After the bill was paid, Seiya led Usagi outside down to the shore. As they walked down the long strip of beach, neither one noticed that they were being followed. Usagi had her shoes in one hand and the other clasped with Seiya's. A gentle breeze blew by animating Usagi's dress. Millions of tiny stars twinkled above them as the full moon illuminated their path. When the moon's light caught each rhinestone on Usagi's dress, they sparkled, twinkling back to the stars. The gentle sounds of the waves meeting the shore added to the serenity around them.
The stalker, now hiding in a near by bush anxiously waited to see what the couple would do next. Noticing how picture perfect the whole scene looked, full moon in the background, millions of tiny stars in the sky, the gentle breeze commanding Usagi's dress and hair to dance with it had the stalker on edge.
Usagi and Seiya stopped walking and turned to look at each other. Seiya cupped Usagi's face and slowly captured her lips with his. The kiss was sweet, but was ended abruptly when a flash went off. The stalker turning out to be a photographer for a major newspaper ran out of the bushes muttering about how perfect his picture would be.
What's to happen in chapter 4? Your guess is as good as mine! :o) Now I am not sure when chapter 4 is going to be out, but I am working hard on this story. Stay tuned, and please review!!
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and company does not belong to me. The wonderful and most talented Naoko Takeuchi-sama and Kodansha own all rights