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Those reviews are really coming fast. Arigato, Minna-chan! So here's chapter six... ummm Sam Heero is NOT related to Mamoru at all. *grins* I'm glad everyone was furious that I compared the two! But remember Usagi wasn't fully all the way there. SERIOUS Mamoru bashing ahead some Ririna bashing and even some cursing. This is the lime version and the couple is finally revealed. Thanks goes to D-chan for being my muse and inspiring me to get so many chapters out. In the three days we've worked together I've written over 50 pages so soon as I get ten reviews you'll get chapter Seven.

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Give a Reason

Chapter Six: Dreams or Reality?


"Usagi," the voice hissed in her ear.

Usagi sat up confused. "Nani?"

"I thought you'd never wake up."

Usagi knew that voice. She turned slightly to see the man she had spent almost her entire life with. "Mamoru."

"No Mamo-chan anymore?"

Usagi moved away from him. "What do you want?"

"You're still MY wife. I don't want you around those boys."

Usagi frowned uncertainly. She could almost swear she could hear jealousy and if that was true then didn't that mean he cared for her?. "Demo, Minna said you didn't care about me and that it was a lie..."

"Who are you going to believe, Usako? Them or me, your husband."

Usagi frowned slightly, "I... I don't know."

"I don't want you kissing any of them again. They're not worthy of you."

"So... what should I do? What do you want me to do?"

"Stay away from them all. When that Milardo person comes let them kill you."

Usagi gasped, "Kill me?"

"You want to be with me, ne?"

Duo tossed in his sleep his long braid falling over his face. "Duo."

"Who's there?" He mumbled as he looked around his dream world.

A woman stepped out that looked eerily similar to Usagi. "I need your help."

"Bunny?"

"Iie, my name is Serenity and Bunny, as you so affectionaly call her, is my daughter."

"Oh, so what do you need me for?"

"I need you to go to her dreams."

"Why?"

"You'll find out when you get there." She started to chant and Duo struggled to hear the words but the sounds of waves drowned out her voice. He closed his eyes to get control of himself and when he reopened them he saw Usagi talking to someone.

"Bunny?"

Usagi turned startled, "Duo?"

Mamoru growled, "Usako, promise me."

"Is that the only way, Mamoru?"

Duo scowled, "That's Mamoru?"

Usagi nodded in answer to Duo's question. "I... I need time to think. What you're asking is-"

"Something I would do myself if the tables were turned." He watched as she slowly faded. "Looks like you're waking up. Remember what I said."

Usagi lowered her head her eyes hesitantly skipping to Duo's. "Goodbye, Mamoru," she whispered as she faded completely.

Duo glared at Mamoru. "What did you tell her?"

Mamoru turned a wicked smile on his lips. "Ahh, you must be Duo. Keep your hands and lips off of MY wife."

Duo frowned, "I love Bunny and I'm sure it's a hell of a lot more then you ever did!"

Mamoru smirked, "You may be right in that but whose word is she going to take? Yours or her loving husband's?"

Duo glared at Mamoru in perfect hatred. "You didn't deserve her when you did have her."

Mamoru shrugged, "But I was King until the day I died and had her fawning all over me. She won't deny my request."

"What request?"

"A simple one actually. I just told her to let Milardo kill her."

"How do you know about that?"

"Easy, I know the one who gave him the idea that Usagi was a sorcerous."

"NANI?" Duo exploded. "How dare you do that to her! How could you play with her feelings and heart as if she's some mere toy?"

"She is a toy, my toy."

Duo scowled, "I'll stop you."

This caused Mamoru to smile even more, "You can try but in the end the final decision is her's and she'll do anything I request. You won't be able to do ANYTHING about it, boy."

Duo's fists clenched in fury. "She's not a possession. I won't let you get away with this."

Mamoru yawned, "You're boring me, boy."

Usagi looked around confused. "Nani, I didn't wake up?"

"What are YOU doing here?" Wufei demanded with a scowl. The girl had somehow gotten into his dreams and the thought displeased him.

Usagi looked around wide-eyed. "I don't know. I thought I was waking up. Gomen, Wufei."

Wufei noticied something off in her eyes and cursed himself as he opened his mouth. "Daijobu ka?"

Usagi smiled at him the odd light leaving, "Hai, daijobu. Wufei?"

"Hai?"

"I... someone... that is..."

"What are you trying to say, Onna?"

Usagi frowned at him, "My name is Usagi not Onna. Forget it now. You obviously wouldn't understand."

Wufei turned away from her. "What wouldn't I understand, Usagi?" He asked as he eyed her.

Usagi took a deep shaking breath, "I was asked... I was asked to..."

Wufei scowled. "Asked to what?"

Usagi lowered her head, "To let Milardo kill me," she whispered in a barely audible voice.

Wufei however caught it. "Who asked you to do such a foolish thing?"

"Ma... Mamoru," she whispered just as softly.

Wufei raised an eyebrow as he realized her shoulders were shaking. "Are you crying?"

Usagi shook her head, "Ii... Iie."

Wufei scowled as he realized she was lying. He grabbed her shoulder and she looked up tears streaked with the tears. "Why do you make me feel like this?" He demanded with a scowl.

"Like what?" Usagi asked. Wufei growled and kissed her. Anything else Usagi was going to say was silenced. 'I told Mamoru I wouldn't kiss any of them demo I think I may love them all and if that's the case...' She stared up into Wufei's eyes and slowly began to kiss back.

Wufei saw hesitation in her eyes before she pushed whatever thought it was away and slowly kissed him back. He dimly remembered earlier that she hadn't actually participated in the kiss. He tasted the same chocolate taste that he had encountered earlier except this time it was more faded. He could hear a soft whimper coming from Usagi as he slowly kissed her his eyes narrowed slightly so as not to miss a single detail.

Usagi stared at him through partially open eyes. He was very unpredictable and she had to admit exciting. She knew when Trowa or Quatre was going to kiss her but with Wufei and Duo it was always a total surprise. She had no clue why Hiiro had kissed her earlier and at the moment was concentrating only on Wufei. "Wufei," she whispered as his lips left hers.

Wufei stared at her a long moment apparently fighting an inner battle and losing. "Baka onna," He growled in annoyance. "How dare you make me feel like this. You're only a mere woman and not even one from my clan."

Usagi was about to respond to stop the almost hateful words but Wufei kissed her again this time the kiss had lost it's gentleness and was almost painful. She turned her head, "Wufei-" he silenced her by kissing her again this time a bit more gentle.

He pulled his lips away and stared into her cloudy eyes. "Why? Why do I feel love towards you?"

Usagi shook her head slightly not sure how to respond. "I don't know, Wufei-" she was once more silenced as Wufei's kisses became gentle again making her feel as if he was almost worshipping her with his lips. A soft moan escaped her and Wufei pulled her even closer to him holding her tightly to his body.

Wufei paused and looked down at her an unspoken question in his eyes. He watched her color and turn her head to the side. "Usagi," he almost growled.

Usagi turned back the answer in her eyes. She felt his lips return to hers and she sighed softly letting her mind go blank as she savored the sensations running through her body.

Duo glared at Mamoru for a long moment. "Why are you doing this to her? What did she ever do to you?"

Mamoru scoffed, "Become Usagi."

Duo stared at him in confusion, "What are you talking about?"

Mamoru however had froze his eyes wide, "That bitch!"

Duo scowled, "You better not be talking about Bunny."

Mamoru glared at him, "That little slut is sleeping with Wufei right now."

Duo would have normally shot Mamoru for saying such things but at the moment he was wondering if the man was right. "What do you mean?"

Mamoru scowled at him, "I didn't even know she had that power..."

Duo scowled once more, "Mind filling me in on what you're talking about?"

Mamoru ignored him, "For her to get into his dream is almost impossible. To do that she would have to use the powers of..." he trailed off as he realized Duo was still there. "Begone, boy," he said with a scowl making a shooing motion.

Duo gasped as he felt himself thrown and landing in his bed. He shook his head with a grimace, "What a dream... but was it a dream? I'll go check on Bunny just in case." He hopped out of his bed and stealthily made his way to her room. He held his ear to the door for a long moment and hearing nothing slowly turned the door knob and glanced in the room. He smiled as he saw her fast asleep squinting slightly at the light in her eyes. He blew her a kiss and shut the door behind her and padded back to his room. He wasn't sure if everything had been a dream but he knew the part about Usagi being with Wufei was completly false. He sighed in relief and fell back to sleep.

Usagi awoke her whole body trembling. Inside of her mind two halves of her conciousness battled. One half was horrified with what she had done and shocked that she wasn't even sure she loved Wufei before that happened. The other half was content and claiming it only happened in the dream world and not real life. Then a third part of her mind spoke up and revealed that Usagi was practically dying of thirst. She got out of bed and decided to search out the kitchen.

A half an hour later Usagi sighed. She was once again lost. She heard footsteps close to her and she walked towards them. Down one hall and up another Usagi followed until she realized the footsteps had stopped. She ran into a hard back and winced. She felt a hand helping her up and she smiled thankfully and realized it was Quatre.

"What are you doing up so late, Usagi-san?"

Usagi smiled and pointed to her throat, "I'm a little parched."

Quatre smiled softly at her, "Let's take care of that. Follow me." Usagi obeyed and was soon back to the kitchen. "What do you want to drink, Usagi-chan?"

"How about some warm milk and honey?"

Quatre nodded and began to prepare the drink. "You look a little red, Usagi-san. Are you alright?"

Usagi glanced down at herself and wondered what Quatre was talking about. "I'm fine, Quatre-san."

Quatre handed her the beverage and watched as she leisurely sipped it. "Did you have a bad dream?"

Usagi turned red and lowered her eyes, "Iie."

Quatre instantly felt tense. 'What did she dream about or should I wonder who?'

Usagi finished her drink and turned to Quatre, "What are you doing up, anyways?"

He smiled softly at her, "I'm guarding you of course. I convinced the guys we need to take shifts watching you."

Usagi blushed, "That was sweet of you Quatre."

He smiled almost sadly, "Usagi?"

"Hai?"

"What do you think of me?"

Usagi stared at him startled, "What do you mean? In what sense?"

Quatre lowered his eyes, "I know you've kissed Wufei and Hiiro and I wanted to know why you don't like me in that way."

Usagi shook her head, "That's not it at all. I just didn't want to feel as if I was leading you all on."

Quatre studied her confused. "Leading us on?"

Usagi nodded, "I don't know if I love any of you... I do know I like you all though," she quickly added as she saw his face start to fall. "Quatre, I deeply care about all of you even that pervert Hiiro."

Quatre smiled and chuckled weakly. "Usagi?"

Usagi saw what he was going to ask and stepped closer to him lying her empty glass on a nearby table. She gently pressed her lips against his and felt him almost tasting the honey that clung to her lips and mouth.

Quatre timidly brushed his lips against hers wanting more of the sweet taste. Getting a bit more bold his tongue gently traced her lip. He was startled when her mouth parted slightly and her tongue gently touched his before retreating into her mouth. She pulled away much to Quatre's displeasure and gently kissed him, "Gomen, Quatre. I feel as if I'm about to fall asleep on my feet. Can you lead me back to my room?"

Unnoticed by either of the two Wufei watched from the shadows. After the dream he had been intent on finding Usagi and talking to her but he hadn't expected her to be kissing Quatre. He turned away ignoring the couple and walked back to his room. He was a fool to fall for an onna and an even bigger fool to think that what had happened in the dream had been real.

Usagi smiled faintly as she felt herself get drowsy. "Which way, Quatre?"

Quatre glanced back at her making a decision. "This way," he announced leading her not to her room but to his.

By the time he got there Usagi was almost falling asleep on his shoulder. He tucked her into the bed and leaning down gently kissed her. "I'll protect you, Goddess. I won't let anyone harm you I promise." He felt his own eyes a little heavy and thinking it couldn't hurt crawled into bed with Usagi. Before he knew it the young blonde had fallen asleep and part way through the night Usagi had moved closer to him and he had unconciously embraced her. That's exactly how the two were found by a silently furious Trowa in the morning

Trowa stared at the two for a long moment, "Quatre," he all but growled.

Instead of Quatre waking up however Usagi did. She yawned and smiled at Trowa before realizing she wasn't in her own room. "Where..." she felt a weight in the bed beside her and turned to see a peacefully sleeping Quatre. Her cheeks started to burn and she looked back to Trowa, "How did I get here? The last thing I remember is drinking that milk and honey and Quatre leading me to my room."

Trowa's eyes left Usagi and were pinned to Quatre. "Quatre must have brought you here. I didn't think he was the type to do such a thing."

Usagi frowned and shook her head, "I know nothing happened. I would have remembered it..."

Trowa knelt beside her, "I fixed you breakfast, Usagi-hime."

Usagi giggled and climbed out of bed. "Lead the way," she encouraged.

Wufei silently ate his breakfast only stopping to glare at Duo. As Usagi appeared Duo immeadiatly went to her side, "If you do it we'll NEVER forgive you, Bunny."

Usagi stared at him blankly, "Nani?"

"I talked to that bastard husband of yours."

Usagi's face went pale. "oooh..."

"If you do it we'll never forgive you."

She frowned, "Demo..."

Duo shook his head, "Iie, no buts about it, Usagi."

Usagi almost seemed to shrink but he continued to glare at her. Wufei glanced at Duo in mild interest, "What are you talking about, Maxwell?"

Duo only glanced at Wufei. "She's actually contemplating to let Milardo kill her!"

"Nani?" demanded a soft voice. Usagi turned slightly to see it had been Quatre who had spoken. "Why, Usagi-san?"

Usagi lowered her eyelashes, "I didn't say I would do it."

Duo growled at her his indigo eyes flashing, "Well I had a nice talk with your late husband and he's only toying with you Usagi. You SAW where he was! You have to believe me!"

Usagi closed her eyes shutting out Duo's voice. At the moment she would give almost anything to hear her friends voices telling her what to do. "I don't know," she whispered shaking her head slightly. "I don't know who to believe."

Quatre frowned at Duo, "Leave her alone, Duo you're upsetting her."

"But, Quatre we're talking about her LIFE!"

Usagi kept her eyes closed, 'O-negai, Ginzuishou. Give me a sign of what I'm to do... give me anything.'

The silver gem slowly formed in the air in front of her as it contemplated it's mistress's wish. Usagi's eyes slowly opened and her breath caught in her throat as she saw the gem clearly hovering in the air before her. 'If I take it I don't know what will happen. It may kill me and my promise to Quatre would be broken...'

Hiiro silently watched the entire saga his eyes on the jewel. As it began to shine he saw Usagi shake her head slightly and almost turn away. He heard the sounds of footsteps and his head lifted a fraction of an inch. 'Someone's here.'

"Hiiro!" Ririna cried. She hadn't expected to see him.

Usagi broke out of her trance the Ginzuishou vanishing. She felt her body almost slump but she fought the exhaustion. Her eyes partially raised and she saw Milardo's eyes watching her. She knew he wouldn't try anything with the others around and held back her sigh of relief. She could feel Ririna's eyes on her now. "Gomen, for leaving without saying goodbye, Ririna-san." The truth was Usagi wasn't quite sure how to react towards the younger woman now. If what Chibiusa said was true that meant she was related to the sandy-haired blonde.

Ririna smiled a smile of dismissal and turned her attention back to Hiiro. "What are you all doing here?"

Usagi closed her eyes slightly wanting nothing more then to fall to the ground but she felt Duo put an arm around her, "You okay, Bunny?" He asked softly in her ear.

Usagi nodded slightly, "Hai," she looked up at him and a small smile came to her lips, "Wanna go raid Quatre's fridge for chocolate again?" She suggested in a whisper.

Duo grinned at her, "Sure, we don't need this healthy breakfast anyways. Come on this way while everyone is distracted by Ririna."

Usagi giggled softly and followed. Unbeknown to both of them Milardo followed with Trowa close behind. "So you think the fridge is already restocked from our raid yesterday?"

Duo turned to her and winked, "Of course! I was serious back there though... don't go through it. Promise me, Bunny."

Usagi sighed softly, "Why do you care, Duo? I'm not even supposed to be in this world. Maybe it would have been better if the Ginzuishou had imprisoned me forever."

Duo frowned at her, "Don't say that. I for one am more then happy that you came into our lives. The reason why I care is obvious, ne? I feel exactly the same as everyone else does. We all love you Usagi-chan."

"Even the pervert?"

Duo chuckled, "You're the first person I've met that has called him that. I certainly hope he doesn't have feelings for you like that though..."

Usagi smiled at him as they neared their destination, "So... how did you get to where Mamoru and I were?"

"This weird chick claiming to be your Mother did it."

"Serenity?" Usagi asked startled.

Duo nodded, "The very same." He grinned and winked at her, "If I would have had my gun I'd have shot that Mamoru dude for what he called you. He tried to claim you and Wufei were sleeping together."

Usagi's next step faltered but Duo didn't seem to notice. "Here we are... Bunny, you look awfully red. Is something wrong? Too hot?"

Usagi shook her head. "Iie, I'm fine." Her thoughts however slammed into her mind one after the other. 'Mamoru knew about me and Wufei? So it wasn't a dream... Mother brought Duo to Mamoru and I? I don't understand any of this. Minna-chan I wish you were here!'

Duo glanced at her in worry but didn't comment. He bounced over to the refridgerators and chuckled as he saw the shelves over-flowing with chocolate. Obviously Quatre didn't want his Goddess doing without. "Hey, Bunny look at all of this!"

Usagi finally got her thoughts and emotions under control and looked to see what was so fascinating to Duo. She heard footsteps behind her and turned blue eyes flashing in challenge. Milardo stared at her for a long moment before bowing slightly, "We didn't have much of a chance to talk last time we met."

Duo glared darkly at him, "What are YOU doing here?" he demanded coming to stand beside Usagi's side.

Milardo smiled slightly, "As I told Quatre I'm on a buisness trip. Ririna-chan wanted to find Hiiro so I brought her here."

"How did you know Hiiro would be here?" Asked a voice from behind Milardo.

Milardo turned to see Trowa coldly observing him. "I didn't I just figured that since most of you other pilots were here he'd be here to."

'Pilots?' Usagi wondered confused. She turned to talk to Duo but quickly realized he wasn't going to say anything.

Trowa's eyes met Usagi's, "Usagi-san, Quatre wants to speak to you."

Usagi nodded and cast an apologetic glance at Duo, "Gomen, Duo we'll have to raid the fridge later."

Duo grinned at her, "No problem, Babe I'll find you later."

Usagi walked away with Trowa a slightly disturbed frown on her lips. 'Why did Duo call me Babe?'

Trowa walked with her in silence until he knew they were far enough away not to be heard. "You shouldn't be around Milardo at all, Usagi-hime. It's dangerous."

Usagi nodded and smiled at him, "I know, Trowa demo..." Finally her curiousity got the best of her and she wrinkled her nose, "Why did Duo call me Babe?"

If it would have been anyone else they would have chuckled but him being Trowa he merely smiled slightly at her. "He doesn't want Milardo to know what you mean to him."

"So he calls all women 'Babe'?"

Trowa shook his head, "Only the cute ones."

Usagi blushed slightly. "So does Quatre really want to speak to me?"

"Iie, I think Wufei does though."

"Nande?"

"Why do I think he does or why does he want to speak to you?"

"The first one."

"Ever since you left the room he's been looking at the hallway you and Duo went down every five seconds. How'd you managed to make him like you?"

Usagi shrugged slightly, "I don't know. I didn't mean to make any of you love me but you all do... cept for the pervert."

Trowa paused in the hallway and looked down at her, "And who do you like Usagi-hime?"

Usagi sighed, "You all have asked me that and I still don't know how to respond. I don't know my own feelings anymore. I know I feel something in my heart for all of you and yet I know I shouldn't. No matter what I am married."

"I see no ring on your finger besides your husband is dead."

Usagi closed her eyes and leaned closer to Trowa. "Hai, that's all true, demo you don't fully understand me. I've never even kissed anyone other then Mamoru for years and years and you five come into my life and..." she trailed off a faint blush on her cheeks.

Trowa nodded in understanding, "Usagi, you've completly turned all of our lives around. Quatre actually glares and Duo ... well Duo is Duo but even Wufei takes notice of you."

Usagi's eyes widened slightly, "Oh yeah... you said he wanted to speak to me, ne?"

Trowa nodded, "Hai."

Usagi looked up at him her blue eyes questioning. "Trowa?"

"hmm?"

"Do you feel the same way about me that they all do?"

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Yeah, I know it really isn't a cliff-hanger and I hope none of you are upset with the lime coupling. To be honest I couldn't decide so I rolled a dice and a 5 came up so... I'll send the actual lemon seperately but only need 10 reviews for this chapter before I give you Chapter Seven: Conflict so please review and thanks once more D-chan!