How long is forever? :A Usagi/Mamoru Romance
Part 2: Shadows of the Past
Rated: PG
Written by: Kirsti Chibibunny4000@aol.com or Fire_princess@sailormoon.com
Hey fellow moonatics. My name's Kirstin (So we don't have pronunciation problems ~~~(K-EAR-
st-IN)) but most my friends call me Kirsti or Kirst or Kir ect. . Anyway that's not the point. The
point is I love anime (SM is #1) and am a hopeless romantic. Thanks for giving my story a chance!
When I'm not in a blah mood I really am a good writer. Bytheway, in this chapter I introduce an
original character who takes the place as Mamo-chan's sister. PLEASE DON'T STOP READING
JUST BECAUSE OF THAT OKAY? This story is still foucused on Usagi and Mamoru, note the
caption above. Anyway on with the show.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the original Sailor Moon characters, they are entitled to the
incredibly cool Naoko Takeuchi. Simply, there is not much else to say so I will not bore you with it.
~*~
A dark cloud had begun to spread itself over the sky like a thick blanket, though it's presence was
deeply unwelcome. Light flashed from within but was followed by silence instead of thunder. The people
of Tokyo passed it as nothing more than a storm cloud and went about their ways.
However, there was one among the large crowd of people, bustling to get to work.
Red eyes gazed upon the ever-darkening sky and the large cloud blanket that loomed over the city.
Meioh Setsuna slid a hand under dark green bangs and lifted them slightly. "Something..." Her voice was
low and only she could hear. "...is coming." Her eyes narrowed. "Something dark..."
"How long do you think we have?" A deep masculine voice murmured softly beside her. Tenoh
Haruka appeared to be glaring at the sky as if it were an long awaited rival.
Kaioh Michiru glanced around them. "The sea is shifting...and the waves grow restless. I fear the
worst.." She whispered quietly, her hand slowly interlocked with Haruka's.
Setsuna glanced at Michiru. "Hai..."
~*~
Tokyo looked dead and barren in a image that projected onto a large crystal mirror that stood
several feet from a large elaborate throne.
A lone figure sat on the throne, mainly concealed by shadow. A delicate looking hand raised a
wine glass to the image. "Pathetic kingdom you've chosen Serenity, but even after these years...I've found
you." A woman's voice crept from the figure's darkened lips yet it seemed to echo and come from every
direction. The figure slowly began to stand but was interupted by the door opening. She sat back down
quickly. "WHO DARES ENTER MY CHAMBERS!" Her voice boomed.
A man cringed as he entered, he wore a crisp black uniform. His grey eyes looked upon the throne
warily. "F-f-f-f-forgive me. Oh-oh g-g-great one." He cowered slightly under the gaze of his master. "But
we are ready to proceed with your plan..." His voice trailed off, not wanting to babble.
For a moment the figure remained silent. She prolonged a deadly silence, running a finger over the
carved design on the side of the arm of the throne. Finally, her lips parted, opening to speak. "It took you
long enough. Proceed."
The solider nodded and began walking away.
"Captain..."
The Captain froze, his shoulders stiffened and his feet seemed to plant to the ground. "Yes , your
Exellency?"
The figure looked into her wine glass absently through slits. "I advise that you perform your task
with quick efficiency, or your time with us may be suddenly...limited."
The captain felt his heart lurch and he swallowed, his throat dry. "Yes...yes majesty..." He quickly
left the room.
The woman stood slowly, still concealed in shadow. "By fire and by blood..." Her voice rumbled.
A red dust fell from her fingers that sprinked gently onto the white wine. "By ocean and by tears..." Blue
dust was slowly added to the wine filled chalice. "By wind and by pain..." Silver dust mixed slowly into the
ever churning liquid. "By Earth and by fear.." The liquid began to glow as green dust slowly added to the
concoction. She held up the still mixing potion. "By life and by death, I set you free! Bide at my will,
Elementals, to me!" Her voice boomed and the mixture turned a deep onyx. She threw it forward, smashing
it upon the ground.
Smoke slowly filled the room. It spread from where the glass had shattered. Four shadowed
figures faded into veiw from the smoke.
"Honorable Master..."
"Wondrous Majesty..."
"Most kind Excellency..."
"Supreme Highness..."
Four pairs of eyes glimmered in the darkness. Red, Blue, Silver and Green.
Red was first to come into view. A woman grinned wickedly. Her attire was of a short, revealing
black dress with flames at the hem and long black boots that reached knee height. She had a very slim,
sharp edged figure. Every feature she beheld seemed very defined. Her flaming orange hair was pulled
back into a high bun before it fell elegantly in a ponytail to the small of her back. "We are most grateful..."
Blue eyes were met with a figure. Carefully shaded lips curved into a sadistic smirk. Her short
black hair was wild and fell to her shoulders, the tips of the ends a deep blue. Her decor was similar to her
companion's yet beheld waves instead of fire. Many sapphires embedded themselves up her pointed ears.
"For your most generous offer."
The Silver now also met with the rest of it's being. Her hair was very short and of the purest white.
A section of hair in front of each ear framed her face, following the cheek bone. Her white lips formed a
small smile. Silver and white signs of smoke decorated her hem. "We have waited a long time for revenge
on the descendent of Queen Serenity for imprisoning us, as we know you have."
Dark brown hair with forest green streaks fell in soft waves around the green's shoulders. A crown
of thorns and roses rested upon her head. Leaves decorated her black cloths. Piercing emerald eyes
expossed her need for revenge. "We will be honored...to serve you."
The red's eyes flared fiercely, beholding a rage. "I am Kaji, elemental of fire." Her voice held a
sharp edge to it.
"I am Arashi..." The blue said cooly, "Elemental of water..." Her eyes glistened, the sky blue
seeming to shift from light to dark.
The silver smoothed her short, feather like hair back. "I am Kaze, elemental of air." Her lips hinted
at a slight smile.
The green adjusted the crown upon her head. "I am Jishin, elemental of earth." She shined her
nails on the chest of her dress.
The figure walked into the light slowly. She was slim and her features were most elegant. Long
ebony hair fell to the ground, sleek and shining in the light. However, there was one thing about her that
made them all flinch. The woman's eyes, were vacant. They beheld no eye, only the white. Some might of
thought her to be blind but she could see. Another thing was that her eyes seemed darkened and hollow. As
did her cheek bones seem rather slim, as if only skin covered her bones with no flesh. She seemed almost
zombie like. "I am Kuragari, Supreme Emperess of the dark kingdom." She raised a skeleton like hand. "I
have many tasks that demand your attention, elementals. However, before we can dicuss my plan..." She
studied her nails a minute. "we need to gather energy. I am still weak from my centuries of imprisonment.
With that energy I may revive and regain my power. Then and only then will we proceed with my plans."
She looked at the city. "Now go...do not fail me." Her voice was devoid from emotion.
~*~
Setsuna stared into her tea. "Can you feel it?" She whispered softly. Her red eyes lifted to look at
her two companions.
Michiru nodded. "The shifting of the winds, the disturbance in the sea." She sipped her latte
quietly, then both of them glanced over at the other.
Hanako Chiba stared into her tea as if it beheld an answer. "Hai." Her ocean blue eyes raised to
look outside. "I can feel it...beginning to poison the Earth with it's presence." She pushed a long strand of
brown hair behind her ear.
Setsuna sighed. "I'm afraid there will be no permanent peace...until Crystal Tokyo." She looked at
her friends, first at Michiru then Hanako.
Michiru nodded then looked at her watch. "We have to meet with Haruka soon..." She looked at
Hanako who was staring out the window. She raised an eyebrow. "Hanako-san? Did you hear me?"
Hanako snapped out of her deep thought and looked at Michiru. "Nani?" She sighed a moment.
"Oh...hai. I heard you..." She pulled money from her purse, leaving a little extra for a tip for the waitress
who had served them.
~*~
"Don't you da-ahhhhhh!" Rei Kumaada screamed as Yuuchirou Kumada dunked her under the
water of the swimming pool. She came back up, spluttering angrily. "Yuuchirou!" She screeched at her
husband.
Minako Aino laughed softly at the two from the pool's edge, until Makoto shoved her friend in the
pool. "Yaaahhhh!" She cried as she fell in face first.
Ami Mizuno smiled shyly and gazed out the window, her eyes sadend as she sighed. She twirled
a lock of dark hair that she had let grow to her shoulders over the years.
Hotaru Tomoe looked up from the book she had been reading and smiled softly. "Staring out the
window all day isn't going to make Greg come home sooner."
Ami blushed. She looked back at Hotaru and laughed. "I know...but..." She glanced at the ring on
her left hand. "I miss him. I can't wait till he returns."
Hotaru chuckled. "Just don't ask me to be a bride's maid Ami..." She sighedd. "It must be great to
fall in love."
"Yes.." Ami paused, thinking a moment before looking the teenager in the eye. "But anyone can
fall in love, Hotaru."
Confusion dawned over Hotaru's face.
Ami smiled at this reaction before continuing. "It takes true love to stay in love. Falling can just
easily be just plain attraction."
Minako leaned on the edge of the pool. "Oh, what would you know Ami! Greg's the only guy
you've been with!"
Makoto snickered. "An you've never been with a guy longer than a week."
Minako's fingers poised like claws. "Makoto-kun! You have nowhere to speak when it comes to
keeping boyfriends."
Ami laughed but the happy moment stopped abruptly as she looked at Hotaru. "What's wrong?"
She questioned as she saw the look of worry cross Hotaru's face.
Hotaru's hands shook slightly. "Something's wrong….very wrong….
~*~
Usagi clung to Mamoru's arm as she always did as they walked through the park, Chibi-Usa
skipping behind them.
Mamoru looked at Usagi's happy face then glanced at Chibi-Usa. I wonder if I can get Hanako to
baby-sit tonight. He pondered absently. His mind wandered then, thinking hard, yet still letting thoughts
and ideas float into the abyss. How would he ask? Dinner for starters He thought pointedly. That was
obviously a must.
~*~
Kaji hovered over Tokyo. "World of love, world of peace." Her eyes began to glow an eerie red
and her voice seemed to deepen. "Hell arise, tranquility cease…"
(End of Part 2)
(Author's Notes) Dun dun dun ! What-cha think of it huh? Am I good? Horrible? Doomed to never
write a good fan-fic ever? *laughs* Oh well. Until Part 3, Ja ne!
(Send all comments to Chibibunny4000@aol.com or fire_princess@sailormoon.com)
Part 2: Shadows of the Past
Rated: PG
Written by: Kirsti Chibibunny4000@aol.com or Fire_princess@sailormoon.com
Hey fellow moonatics. My name's Kirstin (So we don't have pronunciation problems ~~~(K-EAR-
st-IN)) but most my friends call me Kirsti or Kirst or Kir ect. . Anyway that's not the point. The
point is I love anime (SM is #1) and am a hopeless romantic. Thanks for giving my story a chance!
When I'm not in a blah mood I really am a good writer. Bytheway, in this chapter I introduce an
original character who takes the place as Mamo-chan's sister. PLEASE DON'T STOP READING
JUST BECAUSE OF THAT OKAY? This story is still foucused on Usagi and Mamoru, note the
caption above. Anyway on with the show.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the original Sailor Moon characters, they are entitled to the
incredibly cool Naoko Takeuchi. Simply, there is not much else to say so I will not bore you with it.
~*~
A dark cloud had begun to spread itself over the sky like a thick blanket, though it's presence was
deeply unwelcome. Light flashed from within but was followed by silence instead of thunder. The people
of Tokyo passed it as nothing more than a storm cloud and went about their ways.
However, there was one among the large crowd of people, bustling to get to work.
Red eyes gazed upon the ever-darkening sky and the large cloud blanket that loomed over the city.
Meioh Setsuna slid a hand under dark green bangs and lifted them slightly. "Something..." Her voice was
low and only she could hear. "...is coming." Her eyes narrowed. "Something dark..."
"How long do you think we have?" A deep masculine voice murmured softly beside her. Tenoh
Haruka appeared to be glaring at the sky as if it were an long awaited rival.
Kaioh Michiru glanced around them. "The sea is shifting...and the waves grow restless. I fear the
worst.." She whispered quietly, her hand slowly interlocked with Haruka's.
Setsuna glanced at Michiru. "Hai..."
~*~
Tokyo looked dead and barren in a image that projected onto a large crystal mirror that stood
several feet from a large elaborate throne.
A lone figure sat on the throne, mainly concealed by shadow. A delicate looking hand raised a
wine glass to the image. "Pathetic kingdom you've chosen Serenity, but even after these years...I've found
you." A woman's voice crept from the figure's darkened lips yet it seemed to echo and come from every
direction. The figure slowly began to stand but was interupted by the door opening. She sat back down
quickly. "WHO DARES ENTER MY CHAMBERS!" Her voice boomed.
A man cringed as he entered, he wore a crisp black uniform. His grey eyes looked upon the throne
warily. "F-f-f-f-forgive me. Oh-oh g-g-great one." He cowered slightly under the gaze of his master. "But
we are ready to proceed with your plan..." His voice trailed off, not wanting to babble.
For a moment the figure remained silent. She prolonged a deadly silence, running a finger over the
carved design on the side of the arm of the throne. Finally, her lips parted, opening to speak. "It took you
long enough. Proceed."
The solider nodded and began walking away.
"Captain..."
The Captain froze, his shoulders stiffened and his feet seemed to plant to the ground. "Yes , your
Exellency?"
The figure looked into her wine glass absently through slits. "I advise that you perform your task
with quick efficiency, or your time with us may be suddenly...limited."
The captain felt his heart lurch and he swallowed, his throat dry. "Yes...yes majesty..." He quickly
left the room.
The woman stood slowly, still concealed in shadow. "By fire and by blood..." Her voice rumbled.
A red dust fell from her fingers that sprinked gently onto the white wine. "By ocean and by tears..." Blue
dust was slowly added to the wine filled chalice. "By wind and by pain..." Silver dust mixed slowly into the
ever churning liquid. "By Earth and by fear.." The liquid began to glow as green dust slowly added to the
concoction. She held up the still mixing potion. "By life and by death, I set you free! Bide at my will,
Elementals, to me!" Her voice boomed and the mixture turned a deep onyx. She threw it forward, smashing
it upon the ground.
Smoke slowly filled the room. It spread from where the glass had shattered. Four shadowed
figures faded into veiw from the smoke.
"Honorable Master..."
"Wondrous Majesty..."
"Most kind Excellency..."
"Supreme Highness..."
Four pairs of eyes glimmered in the darkness. Red, Blue, Silver and Green.
Red was first to come into view. A woman grinned wickedly. Her attire was of a short, revealing
black dress with flames at the hem and long black boots that reached knee height. She had a very slim,
sharp edged figure. Every feature she beheld seemed very defined. Her flaming orange hair was pulled
back into a high bun before it fell elegantly in a ponytail to the small of her back. "We are most grateful..."
Blue eyes were met with a figure. Carefully shaded lips curved into a sadistic smirk. Her short
black hair was wild and fell to her shoulders, the tips of the ends a deep blue. Her decor was similar to her
companion's yet beheld waves instead of fire. Many sapphires embedded themselves up her pointed ears.
"For your most generous offer."
The Silver now also met with the rest of it's being. Her hair was very short and of the purest white.
A section of hair in front of each ear framed her face, following the cheek bone. Her white lips formed a
small smile. Silver and white signs of smoke decorated her hem. "We have waited a long time for revenge
on the descendent of Queen Serenity for imprisoning us, as we know you have."
Dark brown hair with forest green streaks fell in soft waves around the green's shoulders. A crown
of thorns and roses rested upon her head. Leaves decorated her black cloths. Piercing emerald eyes
expossed her need for revenge. "We will be honored...to serve you."
The red's eyes flared fiercely, beholding a rage. "I am Kaji, elemental of fire." Her voice held a
sharp edge to it.
"I am Arashi..." The blue said cooly, "Elemental of water..." Her eyes glistened, the sky blue
seeming to shift from light to dark.
The silver smoothed her short, feather like hair back. "I am Kaze, elemental of air." Her lips hinted
at a slight smile.
The green adjusted the crown upon her head. "I am Jishin, elemental of earth." She shined her
nails on the chest of her dress.
The figure walked into the light slowly. She was slim and her features were most elegant. Long
ebony hair fell to the ground, sleek and shining in the light. However, there was one thing about her that
made them all flinch. The woman's eyes, were vacant. They beheld no eye, only the white. Some might of
thought her to be blind but she could see. Another thing was that her eyes seemed darkened and hollow. As
did her cheek bones seem rather slim, as if only skin covered her bones with no flesh. She seemed almost
zombie like. "I am Kuragari, Supreme Emperess of the dark kingdom." She raised a skeleton like hand. "I
have many tasks that demand your attention, elementals. However, before we can dicuss my plan..." She
studied her nails a minute. "we need to gather energy. I am still weak from my centuries of imprisonment.
With that energy I may revive and regain my power. Then and only then will we proceed with my plans."
She looked at the city. "Now go...do not fail me." Her voice was devoid from emotion.
~*~
Setsuna stared into her tea. "Can you feel it?" She whispered softly. Her red eyes lifted to look at
her two companions.
Michiru nodded. "The shifting of the winds, the disturbance in the sea." She sipped her latte
quietly, then both of them glanced over at the other.
Hanako Chiba stared into her tea as if it beheld an answer. "Hai." Her ocean blue eyes raised to
look outside. "I can feel it...beginning to poison the Earth with it's presence." She pushed a long strand of
brown hair behind her ear.
Setsuna sighed. "I'm afraid there will be no permanent peace...until Crystal Tokyo." She looked at
her friends, first at Michiru then Hanako.
Michiru nodded then looked at her watch. "We have to meet with Haruka soon..." She looked at
Hanako who was staring out the window. She raised an eyebrow. "Hanako-san? Did you hear me?"
Hanako snapped out of her deep thought and looked at Michiru. "Nani?" She sighed a moment.
"Oh...hai. I heard you..." She pulled money from her purse, leaving a little extra for a tip for the waitress
who had served them.
~*~
"Don't you da-ahhhhhh!" Rei Kumaada screamed as Yuuchirou Kumada dunked her under the
water of the swimming pool. She came back up, spluttering angrily. "Yuuchirou!" She screeched at her
husband.
Minako Aino laughed softly at the two from the pool's edge, until Makoto shoved her friend in the
pool. "Yaaahhhh!" She cried as she fell in face first.
Ami Mizuno smiled shyly and gazed out the window, her eyes sadend as she sighed. She twirled
a lock of dark hair that she had let grow to her shoulders over the years.
Hotaru Tomoe looked up from the book she had been reading and smiled softly. "Staring out the
window all day isn't going to make Greg come home sooner."
Ami blushed. She looked back at Hotaru and laughed. "I know...but..." She glanced at the ring on
her left hand. "I miss him. I can't wait till he returns."
Hotaru chuckled. "Just don't ask me to be a bride's maid Ami..." She sighedd. "It must be great to
fall in love."
"Yes.." Ami paused, thinking a moment before looking the teenager in the eye. "But anyone can
fall in love, Hotaru."
Confusion dawned over Hotaru's face.
Ami smiled at this reaction before continuing. "It takes true love to stay in love. Falling can just
easily be just plain attraction."
Minako leaned on the edge of the pool. "Oh, what would you know Ami! Greg's the only guy
you've been with!"
Makoto snickered. "An you've never been with a guy longer than a week."
Minako's fingers poised like claws. "Makoto-kun! You have nowhere to speak when it comes to
keeping boyfriends."
Ami laughed but the happy moment stopped abruptly as she looked at Hotaru. "What's wrong?"
She questioned as she saw the look of worry cross Hotaru's face.
Hotaru's hands shook slightly. "Something's wrong….very wrong….
~*~
Usagi clung to Mamoru's arm as she always did as they walked through the park, Chibi-Usa
skipping behind them.
Mamoru looked at Usagi's happy face then glanced at Chibi-Usa. I wonder if I can get Hanako to
baby-sit tonight. He pondered absently. His mind wandered then, thinking hard, yet still letting thoughts
and ideas float into the abyss. How would he ask? Dinner for starters He thought pointedly. That was
obviously a must.
~*~
Kaji hovered over Tokyo. "World of love, world of peace." Her eyes began to glow an eerie red
and her voice seemed to deepen. "Hell arise, tranquility cease…"
(End of Part 2)
(Author's Notes) Dun dun dun ! What-cha think of it huh? Am I good? Horrible? Doomed to never
write a good fan-fic ever? *laughs* Oh well. Until Part 3, Ja ne!
(Send all comments to Chibibunny4000@aol.com or fire_princess@sailormoon.com)