Author's Notes : Hello hello minna-chan! Hope you enjoyed the first chapter, hopefully it'll get better.. haha.. ja!
Disclaimer : Don't own it.. Naoko Takeuchi does.. she's a genius.. parts of the Mixx translations are used.. don't take any credit for that either.. I'm just a fan.. :)
Kiss You Goodbye
Chapter Two - You Are Here In My Heart.
I love you so much, I could die.
Everyone returned safely to Earth, the tears never stopping. Mamoru took Usagi's slender body to his apartment, the left over fragments of the silver crystal keeping her body from decomposing. He carefully laid her down on the couch, kissing her forehead, hoping it may bring her back.
God Usa-ko... I need you. He whispered, the tears streaming down his cheeks. Mamoru spent the entire night, and well into the morning staring at Usagi's emotionless face. He ran his fingers through her silky golden hair , his tears falling onto her pale skin.
Four girls sat around a table, their eyes bloodshot, and their faces streaked with tear stains. Minako held Artemis in her arms, gently stroking his back, Ami doing the same to Luna. Makoto bit her lip to stop the sobs, and Rei madly folded a napkin in her lap.
How are we going to tell her parents? The brunette questioned, swallowing hard, and pushing her bangs from her forehead.
I guess we'll have to tell them everything. Minako nodded, her face blank.
Ami agreed, blinking back the tears. Motoki saw the group, and walked over, stopping dead in his tracks as he saw the expression on each of their faces.
Hey girl's, what's wrong? The tall blonde hair man asked, sliding into a seat beside the Senshi of Love.
Nothing. We.. we're fine. Rei answered, the other girls looking up at her, knowing she was taking this harder than everyone, except Mamoru.
Then why do you all look like someone died? He asked, jokingly. Yet that only started more tears, and the four girls ran from the arcade, leaving Motoki confused.
Mamoru sat in his apartment, the curtains drawn, and he was in complete darkness. He held a small bottle in his hands, turning it over and over, while a glass of water sat by his side. I know you wouldn't want this..' He thought miserably, pouring a few pills into his outstretched palm. I can't live like this. Usa-ko.. I.. can't.' Mamoru's thoughts were interrupted, and he slipped the pills back into their bottle to answer the door.
Minako lifted her heavy eyes to greet him.
He asked, noticing the solemn expression on each of their faces.
Can we come in? Ami looked over his appearance; he looked horrible. It was obvious he had not been sleeping, his clothes wrinkled, and his hair unbrushed.
He nodded his head, moving from the doorway, allowing them to enter. The girls settled in the chairs, as Mamoru moved Usagi's fragile body. Rei's violet eyes fell upon the bottle, and glass of water. She walked over, and picked it up, anger filling her.
She screamed, as the man reentered the room.
He brought his heavy, midnight eyes to look at Rei.
What the hell is this? Rei's temper increased, the other girl's looking at the bottle she clutched in her hand. You think she would want this!? Rei continued to yell, not allowing him time to answer. Don't tell me you've actually considered killing yourself! The girls gasped at her accusation, while Mamoru stood there, her words barely reaching him.
I.. I can't.. He mumbled, falling to his knees, his head in his hands. Usa-ko..come back to me.. Minako rushed to him, placing a comforting arm around his shoulders, escorting him to a nearby chair. Makoto following, resting at his side.
Shh, it'll be okay. Makoto whispered soothingly, but felt the exact opposite. Time seemed to pass so slowly, no one knowing what to say, or do. Mamoru's mind filled with thoughts of his angel, her happiness, her kindness, her love.
Mamoru-san.. the reason we came here, was because we need to ask you something. Ami stated sadly, Luna perched on her shoulder. Mamoru looked up, tears still falling, everything around him blurry. We need to tell her parents. Everything. The blue haired girl dropped her head, her body beginning to shake with sobs.
Mamoru nodded after a long silence. He then stood, and went into his bedroom to change.
The doorbell rang throughout the Tsukino household, and Ikuko rushed to the door, tossing her apron to the side. She opened the heavy wood, to see a group of melancholy faces staring back at her, with her daughter in Mamoru's arms. Without a word she invited the group in.
Is she okay? Ikuko asked, her voice breaking.
Mrs. Tsukino.. we.. we need to talk to you. Makoto looked over at Mamoru, who held his hands together tightly.
We think Mr. Tsukino and Shingo should hear this as well. Ami added, and Ikuko stood up to fetch them. Upon their arrival, the group looked up, Shingo and Kenji quietly took a seat.
Go on. Ikuko urged. She's ok right? Just sleeping, right? Tears filled Usagi's mother's eyes, Kenji placing a protective arm around his wife. The girl's looked at Ami.
I'm sure you all know of the Sailor Senshi. She started, not being able to find the right words. Usagi... we... Ami paused, and took a breath, Rei, Makoto, Minako and myself are all Sailor Senshi. Shingo gasped, his breath catching in his throat. Usagi.. Usagi was our leader, Sailor Moon. Ami choked, tears falling freely down her face.
Kenji repeated slowly.
We.. we were fighting.. the enemy was too strong.. Minako sobbed, once again holding her head in her hands.
Usagi, being Sailor Moon, and the Princess, is the owner of the Silver Crystal.. Makoto explained, confused expressions crossing her family's faces. It's among the most powerful crystals in the universe... Makoto finished in a whisper, her voice hoarse.
To save Earth... Usagi instilled all her energy in the crystal. Ami continued.
She promised everything would be alright! Rei yelled, standing up. You lied to us Usagi... you lied! She screamed, collapsing to the floor. By now everyone was in tears, Ikuko, Kenji and Shingo all held shocked, somber on their faces.
And what is your part in all this? Kenji spat at Mamoru, who had remained silent.
I need her. He stated plainly, his eyes never leaving her.
Mamoru-san, is Tuxedo Kamen. Minako explained simply. Usagi's love, from long ago. Prince of Earth, Prince Endymion.
Shingo asked, bemused.
Hai. A thousand years ago, Usagi was Princess Serenity. Princess of the Moon, who fell in love with Prince Endymion from Earth. Luna started, the family staring at her wide-eyed.
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Stop! All this fighting will get you no where! Serenity yelled as Beryl lunged towards her, her crimson hair flying around her. Endymion pushed Serenity behind him, drawing his sword. But he was too late, and cold steel ripped it's way through his body. Serenity screamed as he fell, clutching his wound.
Serenity.. Aisheteru.. I.. I'll find my way back to you someday.. Serenity kissed his lips for the last time, her tears uncontrollable, as Beryl floated above.
How sweet. I hope you and your Prince perish in hell! She screamed, preparing to attack the young Princess.
Fire Soul! Sailor Mars called upon her powers, a ball of fire heading for Beryl, who turned her attention to the oncoming attack. All of the Senshi had already died in the battle, Sailor Mars, and Venus the only ones left.
Endymion.. iie.. Serenity sobbed, taking the sword from his hand, and plunging into her own chest, her body falling limp onto his.
Sailor Venus exclaimed, rushing over to her friend's side. Serenity, iie! Iie! Come back! She cried, then soon felt her pain lessening, as her body slowly slipped away from her.
Queen Serenity watched the last of the Senshi be defeated. She watched her daughter's lover die to protect her, and she watched her daughter kill herself in grief. Summoning the power of the Silver Crystal, Queen Serenity banished the evil forces, and sent her daughter to Earth, to be reborn with her Prince, and court.
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Iie.. IIE! Ikuko cried, taking refuge in her husband's arms. She can't...Please say it isn't real! The talking cat seemed not to matter anyone, as she looked around the room, everyone crying. Her eyes soon fell on Usagi's body, so lifeless, so empty. Mamoru held onto Usagi's hand, wondering where she was at that moment.
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Hey! Watch it Odango Atama! Mamoru teased, as the blonde crashed into him again.
Ugh! Mamoru-baka! Don't call me that! She rolled her eyes, and dusted off her skirt.
You're late for school. The tall, raven haired man commented, looking at his watch. Usagi's eyes bulged.
Iie! Not again! I'm going to get it this time for sure! She spun on her heel, and sprinted towards the school, blonde hair streaming behind her. Mamoru shook his head, chuckling to himself, loving every moment he could see her.
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Everyone sat in silence. Ikuko had made tea, her hands shaking as she brought it out. Shingo sat pondering.
Prove it. He stated coldly, wondering if this was all a cruel trick.
Rei exclaimed, surprised at the demand. Prove what!? She questioned, temper once again rising.
Prove you're the Sailor Senshi, and this isn't some kind of sick joke. His brown eyes flooded with tears, praying that's all it was. The girls looked at each, each pulling out a pen.
Mercury Star Power!'
Mars Star Power!
Jupiter Star Power!
Venus Star Power!
Make Up! They yelled, blue, red, green and yellow lights swirling around their bodies, turning them into their alter ego's.
Mars spat, Shingo nodding sheepishly.
What about him? Shingo pointed to Mamoru, who had not moved during the visit.
Venus approached him carefully.
Iie. Never again. There's no point anymore. I've lost everything. He shook his head, trying his hardest to hold back the tears. Mamoru grasped Usagi's hand more tightly. Usa-ko.. please! He begged, now kneeling before her body. Ikuko dropped her cup, yet no one seemed to noticed. Kenji held his wife's hand, feeling his heart break, and Shingo sat ashamed for thinking none of this was real.
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