Held by the Wings of an Angel
The Cherry Project-Part Thirteen
By Bonnie-Chan
Email: hunniebunny@aol.com
Web page: http://www.geocities.com/sailor_moon_rose/
Today is February 22, 2002
Welcome back! Here's part thirteen...this story's starting to speed up!
Wow, did anyone see the skating last night? Talk about intense! Michelle Kwan fell, but was in first place due to her short, then Irina Slutskya skated and placed second. Since there was a three-way tie for first (Sarah Hughes skated a beautiful performance…close to perfect!), Sarah got the gold because she had the performance of the night, and Michelle fell into forth. I can't say I'm not disappointed. I wanted Michelle to win SO badly!! I don't begrudge Sarah the medal though, she was fabulous….I just wanted Michelle to win!!) Congratulations to Gold medalist Sarah Hughes of the USA, silver medalist Irina Slutskya of Russia, and bronze medalist Michelle Kwan of the USA…all three of you were terrific, you kept me on the edge of my seat until the end!
Watch the skating exhibition tonight…they're always so much fun!!!
Only two chapters left…I don't know if I should cheer or cry!!!
Welcome to Day Fifteen of the 2002 Winter Olympics! I've always loved the Olympics, haven't you? Anyways, to memorialize this historic event, I am releasing a chapter of this story every single day for the next 2 days. By the Closing Ceremonies on February 24th, this story will be ending as well.
Watch the Olympics...you never know when the tides will turn and what you thought would happen can change in the blink of an eye!
Sailor Eeyore-you're a wonderful beta reader, thanks so much!! ^_^
Well, on with the story!
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Held By the Wings of an Angel
The Cherry Project: Part Thirteen
By Bonnie-Chan
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"You have to be able to surmount this obstacle, Cherry! Keep trying, I know you can do it!" Tsuzuki stared down at the blond girl quivering at the edge of the ice.
He heard her trembling voice filter through the speakers in the small box. "I've got to get over this fear…I have to…but I can't. Oh, the ice, it's shrinking…" She gasped and fell to the ground, causing Tsuzuki to clench his fists as he watched the fallen angel pick herself up from the ground.
"Cherry-chan!? What are you doing here? It's dark outside, no one's here!"
"Wataru…!?"
Tsuzuki clenched his jaw as he watched the younger boy put his arms around Chieri, comforting her.
"Here, Cherry-chan. Skate with me, we'll split your pain in half, okay? I want to pair skate with you, that wasn't a lie. Skating won't be scary if you're with someone. Don't you agree that it's better to skate as a pair instead of solo?"
"Y-Yes…"
"So skate with me! We'll make it happen, you'll be able to skate again in no time!"
Tsuzuki's nails dug into his skin as he turned his back on the ice and left the VIP box.
***********************
"Usagi, I'm very proud of you! You're finally taking your duties as leader responsibly!"
"Huh? What are you talking about, Luna?"
"I saw you on the news. The way you handled those bank robbers was commendable."
"Bank robbers? Luna, I thought I told you that sniffing too much cat nip was the equivalent of getting high! It's an addictive drug that does weird things to your mind!"
"I resent that! I am not high, I am completely sober!"
"Luna, I never transformed today."
"Then who was the girl on the news?"
"I…I don't know. Maybe she's our final ally?
"It's possible, I guess…"
"The only thing is, she can't have my name…I had it first!"
Luna placed her paws over her ears as her charge began groaning about the trivialities of being a super hero, effectively tuning her out.
***********************
"Close your eyes, Chieri. Remember flying around the rink. See that? It's not scary!"
"Oh…"
"You can do it, Cherry. I'm right here next to you."
"I know, Wataru…"
Kouichi sighed and ran his fingers through his buttery blond hair wearily, turning to Tsuzuki. "Do you see what's going on, Tsuzuki? This is all your fault, you know."
"Don't remind me."
"You pushed her into his arms."
"I know."
Kouichi put his hands against the glass and peered out the window of the VIP box. "She's skating again, but only with his help. She'll be alright for the east Japan tournament…you've lost her Tsuzuki. This time for good.
***********************
"Did you hear, Usagi? Cherry placed twelfth at East Japan yesterday! She's going to All-Japan! She just made it!"
"That's wonderful, Yuni!" Usagi grinned down at her black-haired friend. "I'm so glad for her! Even if it is Wataru who coached her."
"I know."
The two girls amicably walked towards the Crown Arcade, stopping curiously as they encountered a crowd of people.
"Oh my god, Usagi! Look up! It's Sailor Moon! It's really her!"
Usagi's eyes widened as she watched a nimble senshi save two window cleaners about to plummet to the ground and wave cheerfully at the crowd before disappearing from view.
"What the hell!?"
"Did you say something, Usagi?"
"No, nothing at all. Nothing at all…"
***********************
"Oh, I can't breathe! This jello dome…it's shrinking! We're running out of air!"
"Oh, shut up, you Odango Atama! The less you wail, the more air we'll have left!"
Usagi's wails trailed off into whimpers, and she pressed her hands against the gooey surface moments before it erupted, causing her to fall heavily to the ground before hurriedly rising to her feet.
A moment later, Kunzite appeared before her. She hissed in pain as a ball of black mist rammed into her, forcing her back onto the ground. She stood up slowly, her knees quivering from their impact against the rough asphalt.
"How dare you hurt me! I am the Champion of Love and Justice, not Pain and Torment! In the name of the moon, I will punish you for hurting me-and for holding us hostage in a jello prison! Moon…Twilight…FLASH!!!"
A blast of rosy pink light streamed out from her moon wand, slamming into Kunzite's gut and causing him to double over in pain before snapping his fingers and disappearing from sight before he was hurt further.
She grinned triumphantly before focusing on her wand and magically placing it back into its resting place. She grimaced as she straightened up and shook out her wrist, turning to face a leggy blond standing before her. "You…You're our new ally?"
"Sailor V, in the flesh!"
What does the V stand for, anyways?"
"Victory, of course!" She grinned and flashed a V sign with her fingers. "Actually, it means Venus, but Sailor V always sounded so much cooler. Now, however, it just stands out."
"No way, you're my hero!"
"Well, thank you!" She smiled again, her gaze narrowing as she zoomed in on Usagi and held her gaze. "You're injured!"
"I'm fine."
"No you're not. You're babying your right arm, you must have put too much pressure on it when you fell!"
"I'm fine, really. My wrist just likes to act up from time to time. I injured it last year and it hasn't been the same since. It acts up a lot after battles, I use it extensively. The recent weather change hasn't helped much, either."
"Wow, you're really strong to endure that pain on a daily basis."
"Thanks."
"You have got to teach me some of your moves one day, you're so agile!"
"Me? No I'm not, I'm a klutz."
"You may be clumsy, but the way you carry yourself is graceful. And the way you dodged all of those attacks…"
"Oh, that. I used to be a gymnast, it's just a reflex that's stuck with me, I guess."
"I guess so!" She laughed merrily as a white cat jumped onto her shoulder and began lecturing her on the qualities of being on time.
The girl tossed her buttery-blond hair in annoyance before quickly saying goodbye to the scouts and heading home.
Moments later, the other senshi broke and headed in their own directions as well.
Usagi, glancing at her watch, noticed that it was only eight o' clock and headed through the forest towards the lake, de-transforming in the shadows and slowly walking home.
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"There you are, Cherry! You're skating so early today!"
Chieri turned on the ice to face Wataru. "I just want to skate…it's all I want to do anymore."
"Let's skate together, shall we?"
"Sure."
The two skaters began circling the rink. He reached for her hand, but she missed and slid away.
"Sorry, Cherry! Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine…our timing doesn't match today. Why? It matched before…"
"What was that, Cherry?"
Her eyes widened as she realized she had spoken her thoughts aloud. "Nothing! I just um…wanted to thank you for the ballet ticket you gave me the other day! The performance was beautiful!"
"What are you talking about? It must have been Coach Mori who gave it to you."
"Not you?"
"No, sorry. I remember her saying something about everyone learning from ballet nowadays, supposedly it makes your movements more fluid. I dunno, I just tuned the old broad out, ya know? I don't believe that rubbish. In fact, I don't want you to be more fluid, Cherry. Since you're going to be my partner, you don't need to be. You just need to match me. In fact, I think you need to associate more with boys' level speed and jumps!"
Chieri pulled her hand away from him in disgust. "What?"
"Well, you're already so close to landing a quad…"
"…Tsuzuki?" Her blue eyes widened and she clapped her hands over her mouth as she realized she spoke her words aloud for the second time that day.
"Why do you still think about him? He's not with you anymore! It's me now, Cherry! Me! I'm your partner now! Don't forget it again!"
"No! You're not him! This isn't right, I can't do this anymore! No! I won't be your partner anymore, Wataru!"
He sneered at her as she ran out of the rink and through the locker room to the adjoining rink.
"Tsuzuki!"
The blond-haired boy looked up at her and smiled slowly, as though he knew what had just happened. And, of course, he did. He turned from her and skated onto the ice, jumping and spinning merrily through the air.
She breathed, "Angel wings! He has the wings of an angel!" as he passed by, causing him to skid to a stop and come face to face with her. "Tsuzuki…I…" She blushed as she stammered, unable to complete a sentence. "I mean..with you, I…I…"
They looked up as the arena door banged open and a blond haired vixen stormed into the room.
"Stop it, Chieri! Tsuzuki doesn't skate pairs anymore! He's my coach now, he doesn't have time for you anymore! Don't you get it! He gave up on you, you're only in his way! Stop hanging around where you aren't wanted!"
Her lip quivered as she bit on it quietly, causing Tsuzuki to look at her softly before turning to Canty as she spoke again.
"You want him to coach you again, don't you? Of all the nerve! If you want to get that close to him again, you're going to have to beat me! Once and for all! This 'challenge' you've been talking about…let's do it once and for all! At the all-Japan tournament!"
The two girls glared at each other before Tsuzuki interrupted, glancing between the two rivals. "Look...whoever wins…once and for all…I'll pair skate with. How does that sound?"
The two girls nodded and shook hands solemnly, sealing the deal. The tournament to come would seal their fate once and for all.
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Only two chapters left…and two more days of the Olympics!
The end...until tomorrow, that is! Look for the sixteenth part of this epic tale tomorrow, and don't forget to watch the Olympics on NBC! Every day that you see events taking place, there's going to be a new chapter of this story! We're almost done now! Whoo-hoo! There are only 2 Chapters to go! Usagi and Tsuzuki's stories are far from over!
Give me the next 2 days to tell you the rest of their story...I promise it will be worth the ride! ^_^
~Bonnie
February 22, 2002
Day 15 of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics
DISCLAIMER: Both Sailor Moon AND The Cherry Project belong to Naoko Takeuchi…man, she's one lucky lady! What I wouldn't give to own the rights to two of my favorite manga! In case you were wondering, TCP was Naoko's first epic story ^_^ …wait until you see what character shows up in part three-one that is in the original manga for TCP, and a character you know quite well from SM, as well!
Translations for The Cherry Project came from Alex Glover's wonderful webpage. If you want to read TCP-or any other manga by Naoko-hime, it's the place to go! The web address is:
http://www.nwlink.com/~kurozuki/manga.htm
A few lines were taken directly from the translated text by Alex Glover, but for the most part they remain uniquely my own! Please don't copy anything without emailing me first and asking!
Questions, comments? Email me here: hunniebunny@aol.com…and whether you liked it or hated it, could you pretty please send me feedback? I'm majoring in writing, and any type of feedback helps! Constructive criticism, a note telling me it was good, or even bad…whatever! I'd really appreciate it!
Oh, and if you want to get this story-and others-delivered to your mailbox, just go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sailor_Moon_Rose
You won't have to worry about when the next update is to see what happens next!
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`·.·´
LoveAlways,
*Bonnie-Chan*
The Cherry Project-Part Thirteen
By Bonnie-Chan
Email: hunniebunny@aol.com
Web page: http://www.geocities.com/sailor_moon_rose/
Today is February 22, 2002
Welcome back! Here's part thirteen...this story's starting to speed up!
Wow, did anyone see the skating last night? Talk about intense! Michelle Kwan fell, but was in first place due to her short, then Irina Slutskya skated and placed second. Since there was a three-way tie for first (Sarah Hughes skated a beautiful performance…close to perfect!), Sarah got the gold because she had the performance of the night, and Michelle fell into forth. I can't say I'm not disappointed. I wanted Michelle to win SO badly!! I don't begrudge Sarah the medal though, she was fabulous….I just wanted Michelle to win!!) Congratulations to Gold medalist Sarah Hughes of the USA, silver medalist Irina Slutskya of Russia, and bronze medalist Michelle Kwan of the USA…all three of you were terrific, you kept me on the edge of my seat until the end!
Watch the skating exhibition tonight…they're always so much fun!!!
Only two chapters left…I don't know if I should cheer or cry!!!
Welcome to Day Fifteen of the 2002 Winter Olympics! I've always loved the Olympics, haven't you? Anyways, to memorialize this historic event, I am releasing a chapter of this story every single day for the next 2 days. By the Closing Ceremonies on February 24th, this story will be ending as well.
Watch the Olympics...you never know when the tides will turn and what you thought would happen can change in the blink of an eye!
Sailor Eeyore-you're a wonderful beta reader, thanks so much!! ^_^
Well, on with the story!
_____________________________
Held By the Wings of an Angel
The Cherry Project: Part Thirteen
By Bonnie-Chan
_____________________________
"You have to be able to surmount this obstacle, Cherry! Keep trying, I know you can do it!" Tsuzuki stared down at the blond girl quivering at the edge of the ice.
He heard her trembling voice filter through the speakers in the small box. "I've got to get over this fear…I have to…but I can't. Oh, the ice, it's shrinking…" She gasped and fell to the ground, causing Tsuzuki to clench his fists as he watched the fallen angel pick herself up from the ground.
"Cherry-chan!? What are you doing here? It's dark outside, no one's here!"
"Wataru…!?"
Tsuzuki clenched his jaw as he watched the younger boy put his arms around Chieri, comforting her.
"Here, Cherry-chan. Skate with me, we'll split your pain in half, okay? I want to pair skate with you, that wasn't a lie. Skating won't be scary if you're with someone. Don't you agree that it's better to skate as a pair instead of solo?"
"Y-Yes…"
"So skate with me! We'll make it happen, you'll be able to skate again in no time!"
Tsuzuki's nails dug into his skin as he turned his back on the ice and left the VIP box.
***********************
"Usagi, I'm very proud of you! You're finally taking your duties as leader responsibly!"
"Huh? What are you talking about, Luna?"
"I saw you on the news. The way you handled those bank robbers was commendable."
"Bank robbers? Luna, I thought I told you that sniffing too much cat nip was the equivalent of getting high! It's an addictive drug that does weird things to your mind!"
"I resent that! I am not high, I am completely sober!"
"Luna, I never transformed today."
"Then who was the girl on the news?"
"I…I don't know. Maybe she's our final ally?
"It's possible, I guess…"
"The only thing is, she can't have my name…I had it first!"
Luna placed her paws over her ears as her charge began groaning about the trivialities of being a super hero, effectively tuning her out.
***********************
"Close your eyes, Chieri. Remember flying around the rink. See that? It's not scary!"
"Oh…"
"You can do it, Cherry. I'm right here next to you."
"I know, Wataru…"
Kouichi sighed and ran his fingers through his buttery blond hair wearily, turning to Tsuzuki. "Do you see what's going on, Tsuzuki? This is all your fault, you know."
"Don't remind me."
"You pushed her into his arms."
"I know."
Kouichi put his hands against the glass and peered out the window of the VIP box. "She's skating again, but only with his help. She'll be alright for the east Japan tournament…you've lost her Tsuzuki. This time for good.
***********************
"Did you hear, Usagi? Cherry placed twelfth at East Japan yesterday! She's going to All-Japan! She just made it!"
"That's wonderful, Yuni!" Usagi grinned down at her black-haired friend. "I'm so glad for her! Even if it is Wataru who coached her."
"I know."
The two girls amicably walked towards the Crown Arcade, stopping curiously as they encountered a crowd of people.
"Oh my god, Usagi! Look up! It's Sailor Moon! It's really her!"
Usagi's eyes widened as she watched a nimble senshi save two window cleaners about to plummet to the ground and wave cheerfully at the crowd before disappearing from view.
"What the hell!?"
"Did you say something, Usagi?"
"No, nothing at all. Nothing at all…"
***********************
"Oh, I can't breathe! This jello dome…it's shrinking! We're running out of air!"
"Oh, shut up, you Odango Atama! The less you wail, the more air we'll have left!"
Usagi's wails trailed off into whimpers, and she pressed her hands against the gooey surface moments before it erupted, causing her to fall heavily to the ground before hurriedly rising to her feet.
A moment later, Kunzite appeared before her. She hissed in pain as a ball of black mist rammed into her, forcing her back onto the ground. She stood up slowly, her knees quivering from their impact against the rough asphalt.
"How dare you hurt me! I am the Champion of Love and Justice, not Pain and Torment! In the name of the moon, I will punish you for hurting me-and for holding us hostage in a jello prison! Moon…Twilight…FLASH!!!"
A blast of rosy pink light streamed out from her moon wand, slamming into Kunzite's gut and causing him to double over in pain before snapping his fingers and disappearing from sight before he was hurt further.
She grinned triumphantly before focusing on her wand and magically placing it back into its resting place. She grimaced as she straightened up and shook out her wrist, turning to face a leggy blond standing before her. "You…You're our new ally?"
"Sailor V, in the flesh!"
What does the V stand for, anyways?"
"Victory, of course!" She grinned and flashed a V sign with her fingers. "Actually, it means Venus, but Sailor V always sounded so much cooler. Now, however, it just stands out."
"No way, you're my hero!"
"Well, thank you!" She smiled again, her gaze narrowing as she zoomed in on Usagi and held her gaze. "You're injured!"
"I'm fine."
"No you're not. You're babying your right arm, you must have put too much pressure on it when you fell!"
"I'm fine, really. My wrist just likes to act up from time to time. I injured it last year and it hasn't been the same since. It acts up a lot after battles, I use it extensively. The recent weather change hasn't helped much, either."
"Wow, you're really strong to endure that pain on a daily basis."
"Thanks."
"You have got to teach me some of your moves one day, you're so agile!"
"Me? No I'm not, I'm a klutz."
"You may be clumsy, but the way you carry yourself is graceful. And the way you dodged all of those attacks…"
"Oh, that. I used to be a gymnast, it's just a reflex that's stuck with me, I guess."
"I guess so!" She laughed merrily as a white cat jumped onto her shoulder and began lecturing her on the qualities of being on time.
The girl tossed her buttery-blond hair in annoyance before quickly saying goodbye to the scouts and heading home.
Moments later, the other senshi broke and headed in their own directions as well.
Usagi, glancing at her watch, noticed that it was only eight o' clock and headed through the forest towards the lake, de-transforming in the shadows and slowly walking home.
***********************
"There you are, Cherry! You're skating so early today!"
Chieri turned on the ice to face Wataru. "I just want to skate…it's all I want to do anymore."
"Let's skate together, shall we?"
"Sure."
The two skaters began circling the rink. He reached for her hand, but she missed and slid away.
"Sorry, Cherry! Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine…our timing doesn't match today. Why? It matched before…"
"What was that, Cherry?"
Her eyes widened as she realized she had spoken her thoughts aloud. "Nothing! I just um…wanted to thank you for the ballet ticket you gave me the other day! The performance was beautiful!"
"What are you talking about? It must have been Coach Mori who gave it to you."
"Not you?"
"No, sorry. I remember her saying something about everyone learning from ballet nowadays, supposedly it makes your movements more fluid. I dunno, I just tuned the old broad out, ya know? I don't believe that rubbish. In fact, I don't want you to be more fluid, Cherry. Since you're going to be my partner, you don't need to be. You just need to match me. In fact, I think you need to associate more with boys' level speed and jumps!"
Chieri pulled her hand away from him in disgust. "What?"
"Well, you're already so close to landing a quad…"
"…Tsuzuki?" Her blue eyes widened and she clapped her hands over her mouth as she realized she spoke her words aloud for the second time that day.
"Why do you still think about him? He's not with you anymore! It's me now, Cherry! Me! I'm your partner now! Don't forget it again!"
"No! You're not him! This isn't right, I can't do this anymore! No! I won't be your partner anymore, Wataru!"
He sneered at her as she ran out of the rink and through the locker room to the adjoining rink.
"Tsuzuki!"
The blond-haired boy looked up at her and smiled slowly, as though he knew what had just happened. And, of course, he did. He turned from her and skated onto the ice, jumping and spinning merrily through the air.
She breathed, "Angel wings! He has the wings of an angel!" as he passed by, causing him to skid to a stop and come face to face with her. "Tsuzuki…I…" She blushed as she stammered, unable to complete a sentence. "I mean..with you, I…I…"
They looked up as the arena door banged open and a blond haired vixen stormed into the room.
"Stop it, Chieri! Tsuzuki doesn't skate pairs anymore! He's my coach now, he doesn't have time for you anymore! Don't you get it! He gave up on you, you're only in his way! Stop hanging around where you aren't wanted!"
Her lip quivered as she bit on it quietly, causing Tsuzuki to look at her softly before turning to Canty as she spoke again.
"You want him to coach you again, don't you? Of all the nerve! If you want to get that close to him again, you're going to have to beat me! Once and for all! This 'challenge' you've been talking about…let's do it once and for all! At the all-Japan tournament!"
The two girls glared at each other before Tsuzuki interrupted, glancing between the two rivals. "Look...whoever wins…once and for all…I'll pair skate with. How does that sound?"
The two girls nodded and shook hands solemnly, sealing the deal. The tournament to come would seal their fate once and for all.
***********************
Only two chapters left…and two more days of the Olympics!
The end...until tomorrow, that is! Look for the sixteenth part of this epic tale tomorrow, and don't forget to watch the Olympics on NBC! Every day that you see events taking place, there's going to be a new chapter of this story! We're almost done now! Whoo-hoo! There are only 2 Chapters to go! Usagi and Tsuzuki's stories are far from over!
Give me the next 2 days to tell you the rest of their story...I promise it will be worth the ride! ^_^
~Bonnie
February 22, 2002
Day 15 of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics
DISCLAIMER: Both Sailor Moon AND The Cherry Project belong to Naoko Takeuchi…man, she's one lucky lady! What I wouldn't give to own the rights to two of my favorite manga! In case you were wondering, TCP was Naoko's first epic story ^_^ …wait until you see what character shows up in part three-one that is in the original manga for TCP, and a character you know quite well from SM, as well!
Translations for The Cherry Project came from Alex Glover's wonderful webpage. If you want to read TCP-or any other manga by Naoko-hime, it's the place to go! The web address is:
http://www.nwlink.com/~kurozuki/manga.htm
A few lines were taken directly from the translated text by Alex Glover, but for the most part they remain uniquely my own! Please don't copy anything without emailing me first and asking!
Questions, comments? Email me here: hunniebunny@aol.com…and whether you liked it or hated it, could you pretty please send me feedback? I'm majoring in writing, and any type of feedback helps! Constructive criticism, a note telling me it was good, or even bad…whatever! I'd really appreciate it!
Oh, and if you want to get this story-and others-delivered to your mailbox, just go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sailor_Moon_Rose
You won't have to worry about when the next update is to see what happens next!
( Y )
( , ,*)
(")(¨`v´¨)(")
`·.·´
LoveAlways,
*Bonnie-Chan*