Rabbits and Roses
By: Prophetess of Hearts
Chapter 19
Disclaimer: Standard
A.N: I've had the ending planned out in my mind for a while, but the way the war goes is a lil out of my mind... but I'll try to make it good. If anyone has any qualms with it, tell me and I'll try to re-write it for you all. Oh, and I'll be doing this whole chapter in my PoV. Gomen ne for any grammar mistakes.
~~~~{~~@ Friday, August 13th and VERY early Saturday @~~}~~~~
---/--@ Evening @--\---
As it was destined all the Jagged Roses met up at the Arcade. It was past closing time, so every civilian was out of the Arcade by the time the members were starting to arrive. And so, the last person that was to enter as directed by tradition was Mamoru: the leader.
He had spent all the time leading up to this with Motoki, his second in command as he could. Motoki had this calming effect on everyone. It was a wonder to all (that knew what he was) how such a kind caring and friendly person could be in the position that he was. But all that was forsaken as Motoki's best friend Mamoru had risen to the top of the ranks. Not that that was very surprising of course, for Mamoru had been known as a cold individual with a good head for gang business.
And so, just as the Roses were gathered, so were the White Rabbits. Although they tradition was reversed, the leader... Usagi in this case, had to be there first. And so she was having snuck out of her window with enough time to get to Rabbit HQ before the others. Usa then opened the doors, having been previously closed for the event and she greeted everyone with the traditional greeting.
"One mother and one father have we. One breed, one hutch. We are sisters... we are brothers. We are one mind, one body, and a fighting force." Usa then took a breath and looked over her soldiers, family, and her hope of peace. "And so with these words, with the strengths that we have, and the training we have had we are now committed to war, and shall not stop till our fight is completed." She continued using her own words now. Although in her mind she added to the 'our fight is completed' part by adding 'for love' in the very important part between 'fight' and 'is'.
After about 20 minutes of pep talk by both gangs they headed out the door, their destinies in hand, and power in their hearts. They had vowed a different thing each, and as the walked to the future 3 people were promising themselves to protect the others. Mamoru was vowing to protect Usagi and vice versa. As for the other one, it was not said yet whom he would end up protecting. But the one thing in common: which they all had was the idea implanted that they would save the one they wanted even if it cost them their very lives.
Not but 10 minutes later the Rabbits and Roses meet up at the place that separated their territories from each other's. That is, in the alleyway behind a few of the businesses. Thereby insuring the safety of anyone outside the gangs. Though they didn't know of the follower that they had had from the very beginning.
The leaders were by sacred pact forced to the front to convey the words that were to be decreed by each, and to start this war off under tradition.
"You have hurt our Hutch, our family. You have taken our members; you have killed our hearts. As a Rabbit that may grow, as a Rabbit that may go, we hop to our decision, we put forth a binding law. We are at war." Usagi stated, as she looked him in the eyes, a single tear rolled down her cheek as she declared the words of their destruction.
"Our numbers has lessened, our binding strength threatened to become depleted by those that stand before me now. The thorns of which have been embedded in the steams of our warriors. We have been torn from the ground that gave us life; we are let jagged and raw. We are the roses, and we declare war. May we be stripped of our thorns that have not yet threatened to fall." Mamoru said, his eyes speaking to Usagi's of ever lasting love as he said the words that sounded cold.
Not known to them was the arrival of yet another watcher, except this one didn't have the protection and worry that the other one did. This one had thoughts of destruction, chaos, and havoc. This new arrival should not have been here; this new arrival felt joy at the idea of this war, this new arrival hoped to become the spirit of Death.
Usagi and Mamoru now nodded to each other and to opposite sides as their armies approached one another. And Rei was the first to start it. She hit one of the Roses with such force that it knocked him back onto his butt, his cheek threatening to swell right then and there. After the first punch as made others followed, hit for hit it was going, and then in a split second more then brass knuckles where shown.
The time for mild weapons had arrived. Knives were being drawn, and as one rushed forth Usagi stepped in front of one of her Rabbits, being the protective force, she had slipped in between the ranks and delivered a swift kick to the attempted offenders ribs. The force of it pushed him back. The Rabbit Usagi had protected nodded towards her and then went to fight another.
Mamoru had watched what had happened from the sidelines, his Roses not really needing his protection so far from the harms of the little Rabbits. He should have been paying more attention. For within a few seconds into his thoughts he was violently awaken to being hit hard by a fist connecting with his face.
There before him was a Rabbit, who knew the very fact that he was the Roses leader. That was when Motoki had come from the sidelines, and decided to fulfill his duty as second in command by helping out Mamoru. His methods where not meant to really harm, he was more of the kind to make his enemy move, but not be harmed. He had delivered a leg sweep to the Rabbits legs, effectively knocking her on her ass; the force of hit making her slam her back into the solid ground.
Motoki now smiled at Mamoru, and Mamoru smiled a real but small smile back. Mamoru's was of thanks and gratitude towards his savior. And then they went their separate ways and dissolved into the fight.
The peaceful intentioned watcher looked on as Usagi fought against each Rose, trying to help her friends... her comrades in arms. She had been matching punch for punch with each, her face and arms already slightly red by the beating that she was taking as well as given. Yet she wasn't fast enough to dodge one thing, a knife that whooshed by her leg by a downed Roses member. She delivered a swift kick onto the mans lower jaw just after he accomplished this feat, and then went down partly holding her leg against the bleeding that was now becoming evident on her outfit.
She didn't spend long down there though, for she soon got up, ignoring her protesting a burning leg where it had been cut. She hissed underneath her breath and limped very slightly, trying not to favor the leg as she continued through the ranks delivering hit after hit, and receiving a few hits against her as well.
The violent observer gave a twisted and evil smile as she watched the little Rabbit continue. The observer watched how Usagi dodged between her opponents and raised a gun slightly in her hands, trying to sight the best shot. The voices that dwelled in this evil heart whispered for revenge. Whispered promises that could not be fully accomplished, but sounded pretty to the listener. The evil smile remained on their face as they continued to watch the battle. Eyes occasionally flickering to Mamoru as he to moved about his peoples ranks now, helping out where needed, but being sure not to go against his lady love, Usagi.
The other watcher scanned the shadows of the alley and watched as the observer that lurked just out of sight. A somewhat dulled shine caught his attention as it was raised and pointed. For a second he had hoped that she wouldn't be the target of this assassin attempt. But even as he did he knew that this would happen, he watched the observers move and decided it was time to do something.
He yelled "Usagi!!!!!!" His voice was strife with fear for the unknown target.
Usagi was shocked by the voice and paused to look where the voice had come from, and as she watched and finally found he source her eyes widened a bit in shock. Her mouth mumbling the name of the one whom called her. "Shingo..."
But that was when she heard the shot of the gun going off, and turning barely in time to see what lay out before her.
Two people were not so slow as to search for the source of the voice, they knew that the person had meant it as a warning. And so, scanning as quickly as possible around, trying to select the danger. They both spotted it at the same time. And they both knew, that one of them wouldn't be able to make it in time. And so, without thinking, one ran as fast as his legs could carry him, hoping to be in time to save the startled Rabbit.
He finally made it in front of Usagi just as the bullet was about a foot away. He dove in front of it, as it hit him he went down. Whispering 'thank you' to whatever force it was that had allowed him to get there in time to save the power of love.
Rei watched as the scene unfolded before her eyes, just as she had predicted it would. Yet not fully happy with the results and path that it had lead. But she thanked the sacred fire for giving the scene to her before so that she could learn to cope slightly with what was happening before her very eyes.
Many others had turned slightly before to look at the one whos name had been called, and they too watched from the different angles of which they stood to see that which had happened. A few had lowered their eyes as it occurred, hoping that this was just some sadistic dream meant to scare them.
But it was all too real.
That was when a horrifying scream echoed off the walls of the alley, as all near stood in shock. There lay the body of one who had given his life for the values of true love, and peace. He lay sprawled out on the ground where he had fallen after taking the gun shoot to his heart that was meant for Usagi.
As everyone turned to see who had fired the gun, they were seething with anger. As they saw the person, the betrayer, the demoness, the bitch... Beryl. They, after a second or so jumped her. They didn't believe that it was right that she had tried to kill Usagi. Sure, most of the Roses were against the Rabbits, but the fact that 2 of their fold were willing to try and protect her with their lives was enough to see that she was truly a good person.
And as they did, Usagi and the other that was willing to protect her leaned over their fallen friend, their companion. Usagi by this time was crying openly, not in the wails that she used to use to hide how she really was, but the silent tear that caused shattering breaths, the other stayed with his head bowed, just thinking of what had happened to his best friend... Motoki.
((A.N: did anyone exspect that to be the result?))
By: Prophetess of Hearts
Chapter 19
Disclaimer: Standard
A.N: I've had the ending planned out in my mind for a while, but the way the war goes is a lil out of my mind... but I'll try to make it good. If anyone has any qualms with it, tell me and I'll try to re-write it for you all. Oh, and I'll be doing this whole chapter in my PoV. Gomen ne for any grammar mistakes.
~~~~{~~@ Friday, August 13th and VERY early Saturday @~~}~~~~
---/--@ Evening @--\---
As it was destined all the Jagged Roses met up at the Arcade. It was past closing time, so every civilian was out of the Arcade by the time the members were starting to arrive. And so, the last person that was to enter as directed by tradition was Mamoru: the leader.
He had spent all the time leading up to this with Motoki, his second in command as he could. Motoki had this calming effect on everyone. It was a wonder to all (that knew what he was) how such a kind caring and friendly person could be in the position that he was. But all that was forsaken as Motoki's best friend Mamoru had risen to the top of the ranks. Not that that was very surprising of course, for Mamoru had been known as a cold individual with a good head for gang business.
And so, just as the Roses were gathered, so were the White Rabbits. Although they tradition was reversed, the leader... Usagi in this case, had to be there first. And so she was having snuck out of her window with enough time to get to Rabbit HQ before the others. Usa then opened the doors, having been previously closed for the event and she greeted everyone with the traditional greeting.
"One mother and one father have we. One breed, one hutch. We are sisters... we are brothers. We are one mind, one body, and a fighting force." Usa then took a breath and looked over her soldiers, family, and her hope of peace. "And so with these words, with the strengths that we have, and the training we have had we are now committed to war, and shall not stop till our fight is completed." She continued using her own words now. Although in her mind she added to the 'our fight is completed' part by adding 'for love' in the very important part between 'fight' and 'is'.
After about 20 minutes of pep talk by both gangs they headed out the door, their destinies in hand, and power in their hearts. They had vowed a different thing each, and as the walked to the future 3 people were promising themselves to protect the others. Mamoru was vowing to protect Usagi and vice versa. As for the other one, it was not said yet whom he would end up protecting. But the one thing in common: which they all had was the idea implanted that they would save the one they wanted even if it cost them their very lives.
Not but 10 minutes later the Rabbits and Roses meet up at the place that separated their territories from each other's. That is, in the alleyway behind a few of the businesses. Thereby insuring the safety of anyone outside the gangs. Though they didn't know of the follower that they had had from the very beginning.
The leaders were by sacred pact forced to the front to convey the words that were to be decreed by each, and to start this war off under tradition.
"You have hurt our Hutch, our family. You have taken our members; you have killed our hearts. As a Rabbit that may grow, as a Rabbit that may go, we hop to our decision, we put forth a binding law. We are at war." Usagi stated, as she looked him in the eyes, a single tear rolled down her cheek as she declared the words of their destruction.
"Our numbers has lessened, our binding strength threatened to become depleted by those that stand before me now. The thorns of which have been embedded in the steams of our warriors. We have been torn from the ground that gave us life; we are let jagged and raw. We are the roses, and we declare war. May we be stripped of our thorns that have not yet threatened to fall." Mamoru said, his eyes speaking to Usagi's of ever lasting love as he said the words that sounded cold.
Not known to them was the arrival of yet another watcher, except this one didn't have the protection and worry that the other one did. This one had thoughts of destruction, chaos, and havoc. This new arrival should not have been here; this new arrival felt joy at the idea of this war, this new arrival hoped to become the spirit of Death.
Usagi and Mamoru now nodded to each other and to opposite sides as their armies approached one another. And Rei was the first to start it. She hit one of the Roses with such force that it knocked him back onto his butt, his cheek threatening to swell right then and there. After the first punch as made others followed, hit for hit it was going, and then in a split second more then brass knuckles where shown.
The time for mild weapons had arrived. Knives were being drawn, and as one rushed forth Usagi stepped in front of one of her Rabbits, being the protective force, she had slipped in between the ranks and delivered a swift kick to the attempted offenders ribs. The force of it pushed him back. The Rabbit Usagi had protected nodded towards her and then went to fight another.
Mamoru had watched what had happened from the sidelines, his Roses not really needing his protection so far from the harms of the little Rabbits. He should have been paying more attention. For within a few seconds into his thoughts he was violently awaken to being hit hard by a fist connecting with his face.
There before him was a Rabbit, who knew the very fact that he was the Roses leader. That was when Motoki had come from the sidelines, and decided to fulfill his duty as second in command by helping out Mamoru. His methods where not meant to really harm, he was more of the kind to make his enemy move, but not be harmed. He had delivered a leg sweep to the Rabbits legs, effectively knocking her on her ass; the force of hit making her slam her back into the solid ground.
Motoki now smiled at Mamoru, and Mamoru smiled a real but small smile back. Mamoru's was of thanks and gratitude towards his savior. And then they went their separate ways and dissolved into the fight.
The peaceful intentioned watcher looked on as Usagi fought against each Rose, trying to help her friends... her comrades in arms. She had been matching punch for punch with each, her face and arms already slightly red by the beating that she was taking as well as given. Yet she wasn't fast enough to dodge one thing, a knife that whooshed by her leg by a downed Roses member. She delivered a swift kick onto the mans lower jaw just after he accomplished this feat, and then went down partly holding her leg against the bleeding that was now becoming evident on her outfit.
She didn't spend long down there though, for she soon got up, ignoring her protesting a burning leg where it had been cut. She hissed underneath her breath and limped very slightly, trying not to favor the leg as she continued through the ranks delivering hit after hit, and receiving a few hits against her as well.
The violent observer gave a twisted and evil smile as she watched the little Rabbit continue. The observer watched how Usagi dodged between her opponents and raised a gun slightly in her hands, trying to sight the best shot. The voices that dwelled in this evil heart whispered for revenge. Whispered promises that could not be fully accomplished, but sounded pretty to the listener. The evil smile remained on their face as they continued to watch the battle. Eyes occasionally flickering to Mamoru as he to moved about his peoples ranks now, helping out where needed, but being sure not to go against his lady love, Usagi.
The other watcher scanned the shadows of the alley and watched as the observer that lurked just out of sight. A somewhat dulled shine caught his attention as it was raised and pointed. For a second he had hoped that she wouldn't be the target of this assassin attempt. But even as he did he knew that this would happen, he watched the observers move and decided it was time to do something.
He yelled "Usagi!!!!!!" His voice was strife with fear for the unknown target.
Usagi was shocked by the voice and paused to look where the voice had come from, and as she watched and finally found he source her eyes widened a bit in shock. Her mouth mumbling the name of the one whom called her. "Shingo..."
But that was when she heard the shot of the gun going off, and turning barely in time to see what lay out before her.
Two people were not so slow as to search for the source of the voice, they knew that the person had meant it as a warning. And so, scanning as quickly as possible around, trying to select the danger. They both spotted it at the same time. And they both knew, that one of them wouldn't be able to make it in time. And so, without thinking, one ran as fast as his legs could carry him, hoping to be in time to save the startled Rabbit.
He finally made it in front of Usagi just as the bullet was about a foot away. He dove in front of it, as it hit him he went down. Whispering 'thank you' to whatever force it was that had allowed him to get there in time to save the power of love.
Rei watched as the scene unfolded before her eyes, just as she had predicted it would. Yet not fully happy with the results and path that it had lead. But she thanked the sacred fire for giving the scene to her before so that she could learn to cope slightly with what was happening before her very eyes.
Many others had turned slightly before to look at the one whos name had been called, and they too watched from the different angles of which they stood to see that which had happened. A few had lowered their eyes as it occurred, hoping that this was just some sadistic dream meant to scare them.
But it was all too real.
That was when a horrifying scream echoed off the walls of the alley, as all near stood in shock. There lay the body of one who had given his life for the values of true love, and peace. He lay sprawled out on the ground where he had fallen after taking the gun shoot to his heart that was meant for Usagi.
As everyone turned to see who had fired the gun, they were seething with anger. As they saw the person, the betrayer, the demoness, the bitch... Beryl. They, after a second or so jumped her. They didn't believe that it was right that she had tried to kill Usagi. Sure, most of the Roses were against the Rabbits, but the fact that 2 of their fold were willing to try and protect her with their lives was enough to see that she was truly a good person.
And as they did, Usagi and the other that was willing to protect her leaned over their fallen friend, their companion. Usagi by this time was crying openly, not in the wails that she used to use to hide how she really was, but the silent tear that caused shattering breaths, the other stayed with his head bowed, just thinking of what had happened to his best friend... Motoki.
((A.N: did anyone exspect that to be the result?))