Promises
Usagi tossed and turned all night. She knew it was her last night in Tokyo
and her last night in Mamoru's apartment. Sleepless, she threw the covers
off and got up. Wrapping the black bath robe tightly around her, Usagi went
out to the balcony. Mamo…I miss you so much. Why couldn't it have been
me that was killed? It feels like a nightmare. Below her, the sounds of
Tokyo's night life lay before her. Memories floated through Usagi's mind.
Pictures of her and Mamo dancing brought a small smile to her face. Usagi
knew she'd never forget her Endiymon but she knew the pain wouldn't take her
breath away forever. Looking up, Usagi looked at the sparkling night sky and
the full shining moon. Whispering, Usagi smiled again. "I'll never forget
you Mamo. We'll be together in Crystal Tokyo. Somehow." Looking down again,
Usagi realized how easy a jump over the would be. Could I be so desperate
that I'd actually kill myself? No. I won't. But I would be with Mamo again.
Inadvertently, her body lifted her bare foot into a space between the
decorative brick of the balcony. Even before she could finish thinking, Usagi
found herself standing at the edge of ledge.
"Usagi…Don't…I want to talk to you." Breathless, Usagi looked behind her,
giving a small shriek at the sight of Mamoru. His dark hair shimmering blue
in the drenching moonlight. Concerned blue eyes looked at her, his arms open
for her to run into. His all white attire shone against the dark backing of
the apartment. Jumping back on to the floor of the balcony, Usagi ran into
his arms, enveloping in a bear hug.
"Mamoru! Oh my gods! You're…I…We…You're dead!" Looking up to study his face,
she gave a sight of relief, hoping that her first thoughts of a nightmare
be true. His blue eyes warmly drank her in, the few days he spent away from
had felt like a lifetime.
"Come inside Usako, I have much to tell you." With his arm around her shoulders,
they walked into the apartment.
Disgusted, Usagi stood up angrily shouting, "You're Chad aren't you?! Don't
you see that she's using you!" The calm that had temporarily settled over
her was gone. "She's a murder and you still defend her!"
Jumping up with Usagi, Mamoru rushed towards her, grabbing her shoulders and
shaking her once. "Do I look like Chad to you?! It's me Usagi! I love you
and I can't stand to see you hating someone so close to you!"
Sobbing once again, Usagi shook her head. "Mamo, you're dead don't you know
that? I'm leaving Tokyo too."
Letting Usagi go, Mamoru sighed. "You don't really believe that it's I do
you?" Leaning forward, he gently kissed Usagi on the lips before stepping
back. "Good bye my usako. Remember I'll always love you. Good Bye."
Before she knew it, he was gone. Was it a dream she had, to comfort herself?
Looking at the still open balcony door, Usagi watched the sun rise. She had
to get to the airport soon.