What's Mamoru going to do now? What about Usagi? Is Sosoru really on
the right side?

Usual disclaimer applies.




Chapter 6


A couple of hours later, Mamoru looked at his apartment door, staring
at it blankly. Not wanting to go in, because it would only remind him of the
bout of lovemaking he had the night before. It would remind him of the love
he thought he had found and lost, in a matter of hours. It reminded him of all
that went wrong. "I'll just grab a bite to eat, then leave. I just hope I don't
run into anyone." He turned his doorknob and proceeded to enter. It was
chilly and dark. He turned on the light and on his couch, was Sosoru,
looking at him with eyes of passion. "No one invited you," he said coldly as
he shut the door. "I didn't know I needed an invitation," she said walking
over to him. He stood tall and unmoving as she stood face to face with her.
She got on her tiptoes to look into his eyes, all the while, her sensual body
brushed up against his. Though very aroused, he maintained his composure
and walked away from her. "What do you want," he said while walking over
to his fridge, "I'll only be in for a minute, so be quick, cause you'll have to
leave." Sosoru followed him into the kitchen, slightly agitated. "Why do you
want me to leave?" He slammed the refrigerator door and looked down at
her. "Why didn't you tell me who you really were," he asked angrily.
"There was no need to. I finally found someone who loved me for
me…not for my title or powers."
"I would have loved you either way…powers or not. You knew who I
was!"
She paused, then walked away. He quickly followed behind her. "Who are
you, really? What do you want here? What do you want with me? Tell me
now, or forget about me forever," he asked her with urgency.
A tear began to roll down her face. She looked at him and opened her mouth
a few times, but words didn't come out. "Fine," he said, "Have it your way!"
She ran after him as he rushed to the door. "NO! Don't go, I'll tell you…just
don't tell anyone, please." He looked down at her, then walked to his couch.
"Fine, then out with it." She let out a big sigh and walked slowly around the
room. She went over to a window and looked out, as if the words were
outside waiting for her. "I am not what I appear to be. I am from the moon of
Neptune…Triton. I am like your friend, Setsuna, I can see all that had been,
and all that will be, but I have more freedom than she does. I can see
whatever I please…whenever I choose to, I can travel freely from time to
time, place to place. I am from the 40th century…after the reign of Neo-
Queen Serenity ends, and after that, things are not pretty. I was about 10
Earth years or so when I decided to come to earth and try to change things,
then I fell in love with you…even with my ability, I never saw it coming. I
learned not to use my powers, and just let things happen. I was so happy
here, but then, I had to go back. I was scorned by my mother for forgetting
why I came, and was forced to choose between saving earth, and being
happy…" Mamoru cut in, "Ok, all this is fine and dandy, but let's cut to the
chase here…WHY are you here? Why is the earth in danger and what does it
have to do with me, you and Usagi?" She played with her hair, looking back
out the window, "I am here to prevent the Underworld from taking over. In
the 40th century, earth is destroyed by the Demons of the Underworld. They
tried in the 20th century and failed, but they were not destroyed. If I can
destroy them in this century, then the reign of Chibi-Usa will be ensured…"
Mamoru looked at her with puzzled eyes, "Chibi-Usa? But that is Usagi's
and my daughter…that would mean…"
"Yes, that would mean you would stay together," Sosoru said with tears in
her eyes. "You and her will be together, forever…I have seen your destiny,
it is with her."


Mamoru suddenly was filled with rage and anger. He paced around,
then exploded at Sosoru. "Then why in the hell did you sleep with me! Why
in the hell did you make me think we had a chance, if you KNEW we were
not going to work!" She looked down at her hands…a tear flowing down her
perfect face. "Just because I know the future, doesn't mean I like it. I can't
change what's in my heart," she pleaded. For the first time in her life, she
broke down and cried. "I was told long ago, by my mother, that fate can
change what the future holds…I thought fate meant for us to be together. I
love you so much, you will never know. I wanted things to happen naturally,
but, they just weren't meant to be. Even though I could have easily changed
the future so that me and you could be together, I couldn't live knowing it
didn't happen for the right reasons." Mamoru let out a nervous laugh and
waived his hand in the air. "Wait a second," he said, "I didn't know
Princesses could change the future." Sosoru's eyes widened and she bit her
lip. "Oh no, I know what that means…what are you hiding from me?" She
walked over to him and got so close to him that he could feel her body heat.
"I am a Princess, and much more. I inherited the powers of a goddess, my
mother…" Mamoru stumbled back and looked blankly at her. He couldn't
believe what she just said. He regained him composure and spoke. "You are
telling me that you…are immortal. You have divine powers?" She lowered
her head as if she were ashamed. "Yes," she said sheepishly, "I am all-
powerful and divine…" She slowly walked over to his couch and sat down
on it. She cupped her hands and buried her head into them. "I can do what
ever I please," she muffled, "I can get it without force or command,
whatever I wish is mine, my power is infinite." Mamoru smirked, trying to
hide a laugh. "You say it as if it is a burden. How do I know that all we went
through is not something you had rigged up?" She lifted her head, her eyes
puffy and red, with salty tears rolling down her cheek. "If I rigged it, would
we be going through this right now? No, we wouldn't. I wanted things to
work out naturally… I hate this life. Everyone expects perfection, I may be
immortal, I may be a goddess, but I am still human, and no one sees that. I
want to know what it is like to live a normal life, and not one where
everyone expects everything from me. Everyone thinks it is so easy, that
they could handle it, but it's not and they can't. I know about Usagi and how
she felt when she became a princess, she was scared and didn't want it.
Anyone I bet would have been happy. But she was scared with good reason,
it is a lot to deal with. Now imagine the responsibility she has, and take it to
the tenth power…it's not easy. Think, was it easy being a prince?"


Mamoru showed a hint of understanding. "I admit, it's not a walk in
the park. I guess I haven't thought about it like that, since I haven't lived that
life in to long. I remember both Usagi and I ran away, in search of a life
different than what we had in our kingdoms, so I do understand. This life we
live now is hard, but it is fulfilling." He paused, he searched in his heart for
words to say. He hated himself for feeling pity for her, she ruined his life, to
a certain extent. Yet, he could not deny that he understood her, where she
was coming from, and the fact he still cared about her, no matter how angry
he was. "But something is not right, Sosoru, not at all. There is more to it
than just failing here, what is it?" Like being hit by lightning, Sosoru arose
and wiped her eyes. She was now alert and poised, as if something had
possessed her. "You wanted to know why I am here, and I told you. If you
have more questions, then I am sorry, I cannot answer them. If you want me
to leave, then I shall. If you want me to stay, then tell me." Mamoru shook
his head. "No, I can't have you staying here right now, I have a lot to think
about. I know you understand." As he looked up, he saw her slip out of the
door, as it closed without a sound.