My, my. Looks like Mamoru and Usagi have made up. Will all be peaches
and cream? This is a short, filler chapter.
Usual disclaimer applies.
Chapter 14 - Preparation
Usagi wrapped her legs around Mamoru's waist as he carried her into
his apartment. He closed the door with his foot and continued to kiss her.
His hands caressed her back as she struggled to undress him. They shared
hot kisses as Mamoru laid Usagi down on the floor. She wrapped her arms
around him and held him close to her. She wanted to savor this moment. She
has been dreaming of this for the past few months, and finally her dream was
to come true. She rolled on top of him and ran her fingers through his hair,
her own draped over both of them. She admired his beauty as he cupped
her face with his hand.
"I like your hair down, you look so mature."
She smiled and lowered herself to kiss him, when she noticed a figure in the
darkness. Usagi sat up and put her hands over her bare chest. Mamoru turned
around to see what had captured her attention. He saw the silhouette of a
woman in a dress with long, flowing hair. The only feature noticeable was
the figure's piercing eyes, which seemed all too familiar to Mamoru. Before
he could speak, the figure snapped her fingers and the lights came on in the
apartment. Temporarily blinded, the pair felt around for their clothes,
struggling to get them on. As their eyes adjusted to the light, they saw the
woman. She was tall and voluptuous, dressed in a black gown with no
straps. The woman had a caramel skin tone and her hair was a dark brown
that flowed a few feet behind her. Her green eyes set off her apparent
beauty, and the question of who she was had already been answered.
"Yes, I am the former Queen of the Moon, Triton," she sneered at the
couple. She then set her gaze at Mamoru, then smiled. "I see why my brat
took a liking to you. Does the blond really satisfy you more?"
Mamoru, half disgusted, half embarrassed, rose and met the Queen's glare.
"What your daughter and I shared is none of your concern. You tried to take over my
planet and kill your daughter. What are you doing here, back from the dead, you evil bitch?"
The Queen smiled and raised her arm in the air. She motioned her
fingers and Usagi was lifted into the air. Usagi hovered in front of the evil Queen. She trembled, afraid. She couldn't remember the last time she was confronted with such evil and absolute power.
"What do you want from me," Usagi wailed," What have I done to you?" The Queen drew her closer.
"You, my dear, made it hard for me. Sosoru had to compete with you. As usual, she
proved herself incompetent to even trap this human's affection. Now I have
to play a game. You are coming with me." She turned her attention to
Mamoru and smirked. "I know you and my sweet daughter will try to come
after me. I'll see you in Hell."
With that, the Queen raised her arm in the air and she and Usagi disappeared. Mamoru stood in the living room, full of anger and rage. How many times will he loose the one he loves?
Mamoru ran through the streets of Juuban. He finally came to Setsuna's apartment and ran into the building. After climbing a few flightsof stairs, he reached the level she was on and pounded on the door.
"Setsuna! Let me in!"
Setsuna and Sosoru were in front of the TV watching soaps when they heard Mamoru on the other side of the door.
"What does he want," Sosoru questioned, irritated. Setsuna rose and walked to the door.
"I don't know, maybe I should check it out."
As soon as she unlocked the door, he burst in. He was sweating heavily and gasped for air. Sosoru then stood
up to look at him.
"What do you want, Mamoru? We are watching our soaps," she said, almost sarcastically. After catching his breath, he stood and locked eyes with her.
"Your mother captured Usagi. We must rescue her."
The girls' expressions dropped and they turned to each other. Setsuna sat
down while Sosoru stood in place, contemplating.
"What would my mother want with her, better yet, why is she still alive?"
Mamoru walked past her and sat down next to Setsuna, the animosity in the room more than sat in the recliner and continued to think.
"It's obvious Usagi-san is bait, but why? Why didn't she just come after me?"
Mamoru sneered. "It's always about you isn't it?"
Setsuna stood up between the pair and placed her hands on her hips.
"Stop it," she snapped, "You are acting like a child, Mamoru. If you cannot behave like an adult I'll have to ask you to leave. We have to find a way to get Usagi back."
She sat down and picked up her communicator.
"I'll call the others and tell them what happened."
Sosoru shook her head in objection. "I don't think you should tell them. If
they know, then they will want to tag along. They will die if they come with
me. Even in my weakened state, I am stronger than they ever will be. I'll go
and defeat my mother once and for all."
Mamoru sat back and clapped his hands.
"Such good acting! For a moment, I almost believed you cared about
someone other than yourself."
Setsuna walked over to Mamoru and gave him a stinging slap. His expression dropped, as well as his gaze. "I've had it with you. You still act like everything is her fault. Damn it, Mamoru, it's NO ONE'S fault. Shit happens, that's the way life and love goes. Get over it! Now, she is the only one that can save Usagi and you want to act like a bitch. Instead of dogging her out, why don't you show a little bit of
gratitude? YOU were about to throw her out while she was pregnant, and not
even twelve hours later she is trying to help you and our world out. Grow up
and thank your lucky stars she's around."
Mamoru rolled his eyes. He knew she was right, he was being an asshole, but how could he not be? His whole life had been turned upside down since she's been around. How is he not supposed to be resentful? How is he supposed to forget about it?
"I still think we should tell the others and let them come," he said. "They can stay
behind while Sosoru and myself go after the Queen. If we need them, they
can use the Sailor Planet Attack, and not put themselves in any immediate
danger." Setsuna smiled and picked up her communicator.
"That sounds good," she said, "What do you think, Sosoru?"
Sosoru nodded and Setsuna proceeded to tell the others about the plan.
All the Senshi, including Chibi-Moon, stood in a wooded area just outside of Tokyo. Everyone looked nervous, except for Setsuna, Sosoru and Mamoru. They each had too much at stake to give in to nerves.
"Alright," Setsuna proclaimed, "this is how it is going to work. Mars, you are going to immobilize as many Demons as possible. Venus and Jupiter, you are going to combine attacks to trap more Demons. Chibi-Moon and Uranus, destroy the Demons after they are immobilized. You guys combined make up the first wave."
Sosoru stepped up and motioned for Neptune and Mercury to come forward.
"You two will use the same technique you used at the Temple. I know it was draining, but it was also very effective. Only use it after the first wave is done. After all is clear, Setsuna and myself will infiltrate my mother's lair. Tuxedo Kamen will cover us. If needed, we will use the Sailor Plant Attack. Is everyone clear?"
Everyone nodded and Sosoru turned to Setsuna. "If I don't make it," she whispered to Setsuna, "make sure Usagi gets back to earth safely. I don't know how long my
powers will hold out. If you have to leave anyone behind, leave me. I am not
wanted here anyway."
Before she could respond, Sosoru began to chant and everyone held hands and concentrated. Their bodies began to glow in their respective color and in a flash, they disappeared.
Oh, man! Mamoru is still being a bit of a jerk. Will Sosoru be strong enough
to save Usagi? Will Mamoru ever forgive her? The only was to find out will
be to read Chapter 15, the conclusion. It may be a wait, since it will be the
longest chapter, but I promise it will be worth it. :D
