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Chapter 5



"What did you hear, Usagi-chan? I did not hear too much. What
happened?" Luna pleaded and pleaded to Usagi, but she ignored her. Like a
zombie, she walked all the way to Rei's temple. She went over to the bell to
pray, but collapsed infront of it. She began to scream and wail in pain while
Luna tried to calm her down. "Usagi! Usagi! What is it? Tell me, please!"
She continued to cry until the girls heard her and ran outside. Usagi was
balled up on the ground, holding her heart. "Usagi!" All the girls cried and
tried to get her to sit up, but she swatted them away and continued to wail.
The girls had only one guess of what could have happened. "Usagi, Mamoru
did not want to get back with you? Is that it," Rei asked. Usagi shook her
head and continued to cry. The girls could not understand what was going
on, so they asked Luna. "We went over to Mamoru's apartment and the
lights were out, but to people where on there. I put my ear to the door, but I
couldn't hear anything. When she put her ear to the door, she turned pale. I
have no idea what happened," Luna explained. With a sad face, Minako
walked over to Usagi and started to hug her. "I think I know what she
heard," she said quietly. "He was with someone else, wasn't he?" Usagi
nodded her head and everyone gasped. Rei closed her eyes and said a short
prayer, then returned to Usagi's side. "Do you know who?"
She stopped crying for a second and caught her breath. She looked down and
then looked back up again. "It was that girl we thought was a
Senshi…Sosoru" The girls got Usagi to get up and everyone walked over to
Rei's room.


Mamoru looked up at the ceiling in his room. What he wanted to be
one time turned into many times, from the living room, to the kitchen, to the
bathroom and finally to the bed. She was a wonderful lover, and God, how
he missed her body. The way it felt when he got it in, the way she moaned
when he hit it right, the way she rode him…she knew what she was doing.
Sosoru laid next to him, sleeping soundly. He got out of bed and went to his
window. He had a good time, but Usagi stayed in his mind. They were not
together, but he still felt strongly for her. Who was he kidding, he still was in
love with her. But she was now gone and Sosoru was there with him, the
great love of his life before Usagi. He looked at her and smiled. She looked
so peaceful laying there, the moonlight softly illuminating her perfect body.
He started to rise just at the sight of her. He still loved her as well, but what
was he to do? Should he try to make amends with Usagi, or should he stay
with Sosoru? "Mamo-chan," she softly whispered, "the bed is cold." She
held the sheets up to her chest and looked at him with her big brown eyes.
She looked heavenly, like a goddess. He walked over to the bed and crawled
under the sheets. She could see his excitement and she smiled devilishly.
Mamoru quickly positioned himself on top of her and started kissing her. If
he made a decision, it would be after tonight.


Usagi sat in a corner of Rei's house unknown to all but Rei and
herself and looked out of a window with her Star Locket in hand. She was
no longer crying, but only because no more tears could flow. Her eyes, puffy
and red, gazed at the beautiful object and she trembled. She closed her eyes
and clamped her hand over the locket. "Why? This cannot be, this cannot be.
Is this what's meant to be? Am I not to be with him forever, like all have told
us…" Her thoughts paused for a moment, "that Setsuna told us?" Suddenly,
the locket started playing its enchanting melody and Usagi rose from her
trance. The moonlight had lit the room with a soft glow and the locket
played louder. Suddenly, she was transported to the ruins of the Moon
Kingdom and on the remains of the throne stood Usagi's mother. She gasped
and her locket fell from her hands. She walked over to her mother and
dropped to her knees. "Mother…" The tears began to swell in her eyes.
Queen Serenity put her hand on her daughter's head and spoke. "I brought
you hear because I felt my plans being altered…the plans that I gave my life
to make sure you and your prince would be happy forever. Who is mocking
my name!" Usagi rose and looked her mother in the eyes, eyes so much like
her own. "Mother, it's not anyone's fault, it's a strange twist of fate.
Endymon has found another." Queen Serenity looked oddly at her daughter.

Usagi rose to her feet and all the ruins transformed into the
magnificent palace that it once was. It was filled with all the people that
once inhabited its gates. Usagi, now in princess form, walked down a garden
path with her mother. "Now, what makes you think he has chosen another,
my child?" Usagi looked away from her and spoke in a quiet, broken tone.
"He has been with another, and he loves her as much as he loves me." Queen
Serenity stopped the casual stroll, puzzled. "How can this be, you two were
made for each other, I gave my life so you two could have a life together on
earth." She looked at her mother and looked up at the fireworks, which lit
the sky with brilliant colors. "I don't know… things happen I guess. In the
time we're in now, he met this girl before he met me, and fell in love with
her. She left, and we found our way, but she came back now everything is all
wrong." The queen looked up at the Earth, and smiled. "Fate is a funny
thing. It often leads you in directions and down paths yet to be discovered."
Usagi looked at her mother, not understanding. "My child, fate doesn't
always leads us where we want it to take us. Fate usually has it's own plan.
It may take us down a laborious path, and we may not understand why life
so hard. But, in the end, it will make us better people, and with luck all may
turn out fine. But, it's all up to…"
"I know, Mother," Usagi cut in. "I know that whatever happens, it is
up to me, and me alone." The queen looked to her daughter with delight. "I
am so proud of the woman you have become. Now, go and do what you
must…for I will be in your heart, always."


Usagi felt a cold rag over her forehead, and she quickly rose. "Are you OK,"
Rei asked, "You were sweating a lot and mumbling some stuff. I got
worried." Usagi sat all the way up, rubbing her forehead. She looked at Rei,
then outside the window. The sun was just starting to peak over the horizon
and a few streaks of pink and gold light illuminated all it touched. She
realized she had been out of it for a few hours, but glad she finally got some
rest. She stood up, stumbled a little, then walked over to the same window.
She leaned out slightly to smell the sweet sent of the morning air. She took a
deep breath, closed her eyes, and let it out. This was a new day… and she
would make the most of it.


Mamoru awoke as the first rays of daylight shimmered off of objects
in his room. Sosoru still laid in his arms, quietly dreaming. He looked up at
the ceiling to think. Last night, he thought for sure that he would regret what
he did the next morning, but he didn't. He was happy almost, happy that he
wasn't alone and with someone he loved. He sat up and stretched his arms,
making his sleeping lover awaken. She gracefully put her hand over her
mouth as she yawned, then laid back down, looking at Mamoru. She smiled
at him, then sat up and gave him a peck on the cheek. He grinned, then rose
from the bed. "So I suppose now we go our separate ways," Sosoru said as
he walked away from her. He continued out the room, but responded. "You
tell me, Temptress…you tell me." With a puzzled look on her face, she
jumped out the bed and was soon right behind him. She grabbed his arm and
made him halt his stride. "What do you mean, Mamoru? I know you still
love the blonde, and the only reason we made love was because I was the
only one here for you. I'm sure if it was she here instead of me—"
He cut off her sentence with a long and passionate kiss which sent
waves all over her body. With dreamy eyes, she looked back at him, his eyes
stern and serious. She quickly regained her composure and wriggled from
his embrace. "What was that for? A fare-thee-well kiss?" She went into the
living room to gather her clothes and he closely followed. "Why are you
following me," she asked, annoyed. "Wondering why you are trying to leave
so soon," he said calmly. She threw her close down and walked away from
him. "Why are you wondering that? You want me to stay or something?" He
grabbed her by her wrist before she could make another move. "In a word,
yes." Sosoru's eye's widened and her expression cracked. She looked as if
she saw a ghost. He slowly pulled her close and looked into her deep rich
brown eyes. "I don't know what the future will hold. It is uncertain and full
of surprises. But I do know that I want you here with me. I love you, Sosoru,
and I'm not going to lie to you, I do still love Usagi, but it's over with me
and her…and you and I have just begun." Sosoru looked for words to say,
but could not find them. Her dreams were finally coming true and she was to
be happy again. She did not know what to say or do, so she smiled and
sheepishly nodded in agreement. He kissed her on the cheek and picked up
her clothes off the floor. "Come on and get dressed," he said," let's go out
and have some fun."


After Usagi went home and took a shower, she gathered up all the
girls to tell them to look for Mamoru. She just had to find him and tell him
she still loved him, and would forgive him. The girls split up and went their
way. Minako and Usagi paired off while the others went solo, besides, Usagi
needed someone to talk to while she was looking for him. It was a beautiful
day, warm and sunny, perfect to take a stroll in the park. That's when it hit
Usagi. "I have a feeling they went to the park," she stated, looking into the
distance. Minako gave Usagi a puzzled glare. "What even makes you think
they are even still together," Ina questioned, "He probably hit it and spilt
when he realized what he did." Usagi let a slight slime run across her face.
"Mamo-chan is not that type. I know him, right after we…watch TV
together, we go to the park or out to eat or something." Minako smirked and
rolled her eyes. "Yeah, 'watch TV'…sure," she said as she burst into
laughter while Usagi's face turned crimson. "Don't act you never 'watched
TV' before," Usagi whispered. Minako squealed and hit her in the back of
the head. Usagi fell and started chasing her into Tokyo Park.

Totally content, Mamoru and Sosoru walked through the park, hand in
hand. There never was a more perfect looking couple, and he finally felt one
hundred percent sure about his decision to stay with Sosoru. He looked at
her with loving eyes, and she smiled back. The wind whipped her brown hair
into her face. He carefully moved it out the way so he could see her beauty.
How he loved her, and he was sure he could love her forever…as long as
Usagi never became a factor. The pair started walking again, toward the lake
in the center of the park, where it was peaceful and quite. Meanwhile,
Minako and Usagi were still chasing each other, until Minako spotted
Sosoru's long brown ponytail. "Hey, Usagi-chan, isn't the Sosoru-san?"
Usagi paused at looked at the figure. It was her alright, and Mamoru too,
holding hands. Without a word, Usagi started following them and Minako
was on her heels.


After a little walking, Mamoru and Sosoru were at the lake. They
picked a spot right by the waters edge to sit and talk. "Are you happy,
Mamoru?" Sosoru asked, awaiting an answer. Mamoru smiled and replied
with a quiet "Yes" and kissed her on the cheek. Usagi and Minako hid
behind a tree, watching Mamoru and Sosoru. They stayed very quiet, for
they didn't want Mamoru to know they were there…yet. "Usagi-chan, all
they are doing is hugging and looking out at the water. Want to transform
and kill 'em?" Usagi almost laughed out loud, but instead hit Minako on the
shoulder. The two must have created some noise because Mamoru turned in
their direction, and they quickly silenced themselves. "I want to talk to him
now," Usagi said," I have to talk to him, or I'll go crazy." Mina looked at
her in disbelief. "I think you are crazy if you'll go and talk to him right this
second. Look, let's wait until a better opportunity arises, ok?" Usagi shook
her head began to walk away from the tree. "No, I must do it now, or else I
won't do it," she said as she began to walk. "Usagi!"
It was no use, she was already behind the pair, ready to begin her verbal
assault.
"Hello, Mamoru-chan. Hello, Sosoru-san." Each looked behind them
as their name was said. Mamoru's heart was about to jump out of his shirt,
for it pounded fast and hard. He lost all color in his face and could not utter a
single word. He was in total shock. "Hello, Usagi-san," Sosoru said, quickly
and coldly," I wouldn't have thought you would be here."
"I wouldn't have thought you'd be sleeping with my boyfriend."
"As far as I know, he's not your boyfriend. He wasn't last night and
he isn't right now, so please, just back off."
"Why should I back off?"
Sosoru stood up, meeting Usagi eye to eye. Usagi was scared, but did not
show it. Sosoru was completely intimidating, and was liable to pound on her
at any time. Minako just stood in the background, biting her nails. Mamoru
finally rose and stood between the two and spoke. "There is no need for this.
Usagi, you broke up with me, not the other way around. So don't be mad at
her. It's not like I left you to be with her." His words hit her like a ton of
bricks. She never in her life would have expected to hear that, nor did she
want to. It seemed that all she set herself up for was heartbreak all these
years. "Well what about our history? We go back so far, don't you
remember," Usagi pleaded. Mamoru lowered his head slightly and closed his
eyes. "Yes," he finally said," But that was a lifetime ago." Sosoru smiled
with satisfaction, pleased that even though his ex-lover stood in his face, he
not only resisted her, but showed no interest. Her smile only lasted a brief
moment. Minako started shouting and pointing toward the water. "The
water! It's boiling in that one spot! It's boiling!" Usagi, Sosoru and Mamoru
turned to the lake just in time to see a huge Demon rise out of it. All four
gasped at it and ran, but were stopped by another Demon, larger than any
seen before. "This is real bad, Usagi-chan," Minako whispered. She nodded
with agreement, unable to talk. The Demon towered at least six feet over
them and blocked all the sunshine in its way. Mamoru held Sosoru close,
unmoving. This felt too familiar to him, much like the time Usagi and
himself were attacked not too long ago. All of their hearts raced as the
Demons cornered them. Mist was rising from the one that came from the
water, and it had a sinister smirk on its deformed face. "We are in big
trouble, we can't transform in front of Jezebel over there," whispered
Minako. Usagi did not acknowledge her remark. All her attention was on
finding a way out, but she spotted none. Soon, both of the Demons were
upon them, ready to strike. "I've got to do something!" Usagi yelled as she
reached for her transformation broach, but before she could say the words to
change, something moved swiftly behind one of the Demons, catching its
attention. Everyone turned around and to their surprise, it was Sailor Triton
Moon. Everyone smiled as the heroine winked at them, then attacked one of
the Demons, destroying it. With one down, the foursome ran for cover, too
quick for the other Demon to catch them. "And where do you think you're
going," Triton Moon said as it turned around. "How dare you attack
innocent people taking a harmless walk in the park? It can not be forgiven!
In the name of the Moon called Triton…I will punish you!" Usagi began to
jump and wail," SHE can't take my lines!"


The Demon smiled at Triton Moon, then swiftly attacked. She tried to
dodge it, but it hit her in the leg and she fell to the ground. Before she could
get up, a Demon came out of the ground behind her, and held her arms so
she couldn't move. Triton Moon tried to break free, but she couldn't. Soon,
it started to drain energy from her, and the second one soon followed. As the
two feasted on her energy, Sosoru fainted in Mamoru's arms. She quickly
regained conscienceness but was straining in pain. "What's wrong, Soso-
chan," Mamoru franticly asked her, but she did not answer. "Look at Triton
Moon," Usagi yelled. They all looked at her and couldn't believe what they
saw. She was disappearing, her fuku was replaced by flowing, light blue and
purple ribbons. "Oh, no…I hope she's not dead," Minako said as she looked
back down at Sosoru. Her eyes widened with disbelief and she choked on
her words. They all looked down at her, then at Sosoru. On her forehead, a
blue crescent moon with a small blue circle over it began to form. "It can't
be her," Mamoru said in a low, cracked voice, "It can't be her, you said it
wasn't her, Usagi." They all watched as Triton Moon totally disappeared
from the Demon's grasp and merged with Sosoru. As soon as the merger
was done, Sosoru's clothes changed into Sailor Triton Moon's fuku and she
rose from her trance.
All had ceased to exist to the three watching. Not a single one could
believe that Sosoru was Triton Moon. Sosoru lowered her head at them and
spoke. "So now you all know who I am. The Sailor Triton Moon you just
saw was just a mental illusion I made, but the monster drained its power and
in turn drained mine and I could not sustain the illusion any longer."
Mamoru walked over to Triton Moon and looked into her big, brown eyes.
"I knew it all along. I knew when I first saw you…please tell me you are not
the enemy." Tears poured from her eyes and she turned around and
disappeared. "Why in the hell did she not destroy that thing," Usagi
screamed. "Well, it's all up to us now," Minako said.
"Eternal Venus Power!"
"Eternal Moon Power!"
The pair transformed, but before anything could be done, they found the
Demons to be gone, vanished into thin air. They looked around, but saw
nothing but calm. "What happened here…this is too weird," Usagi said out
loud, but more to herself than anything. Mamoru just stood there, looking
where Triton Moon had stood no more than 30 seconds ago, in shock and in
pain. Just when he thought he found stability, it had gone with the wind.