You guys really shock me on how many reviews you send...As for your suggestions on who she should be with please don't just throw your favorite pairing in. Analyze the story first and see who you think is best for her out of it. Mamoru/Ririna bashing ahead. More of the former then the latter this time. I know the title's chapter is boring but I'm not good at titling things, honestly! Thanks goes to D-chan for being my muse and SPECIAL thanks to Krys Yuy for the cliff-hanger and Onnesan (Eternal SailorM) for being a cliche expert. One final warning. Ririna is OOC at the beginning.
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Give a Reason
Chapter Eight: Moon Battle
Usagi flushed, "Ririna-san.."
Ririna's eyes hardened and she slapped Usagi. "I've been trapped here for hours and instead of looking for me you're kissing MY boyfriend! I'll make you pay, you little witch."
Hiiro frowned slightly, "Ririna," he growled.
Her eyes flashed up to his, "I forgive you of course, Hiiro. I know you'd never cheat on me and it was all her fault."
Usagi looked at the woman for a long time before a sad smile touched her lips, "It's a shame."
Ririna turned a scowl on her lips, "What is?"
'That you're a descendant of mine,' Usagi mentally said. She shook her head slightly, "Nothing, Ririna-san."
"Don't talk to me as if we're equals. I'm a Princess."
Usagi smiled, "I know. Hiiro, can you lead me out of here?"
Hiiro nodded and not looking at the young Cinq princess guided Usagi back the way they had come. "Daijobu ka?" He asked once they were out of hearing distance.
Usagi nodded, "Hai, daijobu."
Seiya instantly scowled as Usagi returned, "What happened, Odango?" He demanded glaring at Hiiro.
Usagi blinked, "Matte, Seiya! It wasn't Hiiro that did this."
"Who, Koneko?"
Usagi shook her head, "It doesn't matter. Let's just go, okay?"
Duo frowned and walked over to Hiiro. "What happened to her?"
"Ririna," Hiiro responded.
"Hiiiiirrrrroooo! You forgot me, Hiiro!" cried a voice from deep in the network of halls.
Usagi noticed Haruka studying her with a frown and she wearily opened her eyes, "Hai?"
"You're tired." It was a statement not a question.
Usagi shook her head, "Iie."
"You are. Baka, Koneko-chan. You know using the Ginzuishou drains you."
She smiled slightly, "Hai, but it was worth ... worth it," she whispered as she closed her eyes again falling asleep as she leaned against the wall.
Seiya chuckled, "She hasn't changed much."
Haruka glared at him, "I still don't like you."
Seiya ignored the woman and turned his attention to the others in the room. His Odango had caught all of their hearts. Or at least that was the conclusion he had came to as the five glared at him. "Hey, Odango-chan, if you wake up I'll buy you some ice cream."
Usagi's eyes fluttered open, "Ice cream?" Seiya grinned she really hadn't changed. "Honto, Seiya-chan?"
Duo scowled, "Bunny, I thought we were going to go raid the fridge!"
Quatre sighed softly, "Usagi-san, I'll make sure the shuttle is ready. Are we all going?"
Usagi shook her head, "We don't need a shuttle Quatre. But before I take us there I should eat something and get some rest."
Seiya shook his head, "No way, Odango."
Haruka nodded in agreement, "For once I agree with him. No way are we going to let you use the Ginzuishou again."
Usagi scowled, "Fine... Quatre-san could you get the shuttle ready? I don't care who comes along. You can all come or all stay it doesn't matter."
Seiya grinned, "Ne, Usagi?"
"Hai?"
"Did I ever tell you that you're kawaii with white hair?"
All six other people in the room glared at him. "Iie, Seiya you haven't. How's Yaten, Taiki, and your Princess by the way?"
Seiya scowled, "They're fine..."
Usagi smiled, "Is your planet at peace now?"
"PLANET?" Duo demanded. "Is he some sort of alien?"
Usagi giggled,"Silly, Duo. Seiya is an alien I guess... but more importantly he's a Senshi... and Fei-chan if you think my outfit is dishonorable you should see his."
"Fei-chan?" Quatre asked Trowa one of his golden eyebrows twitching.
"But I thought only women were Senshi..." Duo responded confused.
Usagi glanced at Seiya who shook his head, "No, I'm not going to henshin unless it's needed."
Hiiro stared silently at Usagi for a long moment. "You'll need protection. I'll join you on the shuttle," he announced before walking off.
"HIIIIRRROOO! Can you hear me? Come save me!" Hiiro ignored the voice and walked off. Usagi watched him go keeping her emotions hidden.
A servant rushed to Quatre his eyes concerned, "Quatre-sama!" Quatre turned slightly and waited for the man to speak. "That man you sent to the hospital, escaped!"
Quatre's eyes narrowed slightly and his eyes flickered to Usagi. "Arigato, for telling me. Increase the security around the mansion. Let no one in. I'm going to brief Rashid," in so saying the young Arabian strode out of sight.
Usagi sighed, 'So it begins again. He won't stop hunting me... perhaps it's better if I do what Mamoru said...' Hiiro's accusations of her being selfish came back to her and a slight smile came onto her lips. 'He's right. I'll live for them.'
"Why are you looking down the hall Hiiro went and smiling?" Duo demanded with a frown.
Usagi grinned at him, "Jealous of the pervet, Duo-chan?"
Wufei snorted, "Baka, Onna."
Usagi glanced at him her lips twitching with a smile. "So are you going with us to the moon, Wufei?"
"Of course. A baka Onna like you is bound to get into trouble."
Usagi giggled, "I think I'm going to henshin before we go. We don't know what we'll run into." She closed her eyes in concentration.
"Uranus Planet Power Make Up!"
"Fighter Star Power Make Up!"
Duo stared at the leather-clad woman for a long moment before bursting into laughter. Sailor Uranus rolled her eyes and glanced at Cosmos. "Koneko?"
The white-haired woman smiled and turned to the her three friends. "Hiiro's already at the shuttle and I'm not sure where Quatre went. I'm sure it was important though. So who else wants to join us?"
Duo grinned at her, "You know I'm in, Bunny."
Trowa noded, "I'll go too, Usagi-hime."
Usagi smiled brightly at him, "Arigato, Trowa-chan!"
"Usagi-san?" Quatre's voice interrupted.
"Hai?"
"I'll go as well. Milardo may be after you again and I think Hiiro would shoot him..."
"Perhaps... okay, Quatre you can come along too." She smiled at him and the group walked to the shuttle.
Fighter glanced at Duo and saw him still snickering at her, "Not very mature are you?"
"You're one to talk," Uranus commented as she passed. "The only thing important is that we guard Usagi-chan. Spirit or not I'm sure Chibiusa has a lot of power."
Cosmos ignored their words not wanting to bring the image of her daughter to life in her mind again. She closed her eyes slightly and then turned her attention to Quatre. "Are you alright?" He asked softly. She nodded and followed him into the shuttle. She didn't know if she should be pleased or scared to find her seat was next to Hiiro's.
Duo realized something and raced ahead, "I get to sit by Bunny!"
Fighter frowned, "Oh no you don't! I'm sitting by Odango-chan!"
Uranus scowled, "If you two don't shut up you're staying here... Besides I'm sitting by Koneko."
Trowa entered the shuttle and with a slight smile sat on the other side of Cosmos. Duo and Fighter got to the shuttle at the same time and attempted to push each other out of the way. "No way!" Duo growled pushing harder.
Fighter's eyes narrowed, "She'd want me to sit beside her rather then someone like you!"
Cosmos coughed slightly and two pairs of annoyed eyes looked up. They saw Trowa and they narrowed. "NANI?" Fighter burst out annoyed.
Cosmos giggled, "You guys can sit behind me if you want."
Hiiro ignored the going ons as he silently stared out of the window. Having her so close was almost like torture. He had kissed her not once but twice! It was unlike him and yet at the same time he wished to be kissing her again. There was just something about her that drew him to her. 'Like a moths to a flame,' he thought with a scowl. He glanced at her for the tiniest of moments before turning his attention once more to the window. It was his job to protect her and he'd do so. He had only failed one mission before, but the results had been disastrous.
Cosmos closed her eyes. The fear she had felt before when riding in the shuttle with Quatre came to her and her hands clenched the arm rests. On one side of her Trowa covered her hand with his own and she relaxed slightly. On the other side of her Hiiro had actually moved away from her and closer to the window.
Duo glared at Fighter. "So you're really a girl that likes Bunny?"
Fighter ignored him, "Braided baka," Wufei mumbled. Fighter turned around to thank him when Wufei spoke again, "But now there's a pony-tailed baka onna as well."
Quatre sighed. He hated having to be the one that piloted the shuttle but didn't trust any of his servants with the precious cargo. "We'll be arriving shortly. It's time to put our spacesuits on."
Cosmos shook her head, "My Senshi and I don't need any."
Hiiro frowned slightly, "Put the suit on."
She glanced at him startled. She had almost forgot he was there from his silence. "Demo, I don't-"
"My mission is to ensure you don't get hurt. Putting the suit on will protect you in case something goes wrong with your powers or magic or whatever you people use."
She nodded, "Alright, Hiiro, I'll use it."
Uranus turned to Duo. "Does he like her too?" She demanded in a hiss.
Duo shrugged, "Haven't figured it out yet. He's kissed her once I think but he really hasn't been around her much." Duo grinned and pulled something out of his pocket, "Hey, Bunny, got something for ya."
Cosmos turned slightly, "Nani?"
Duo handed a slightly melted chocolate candy bar to her. "Your fav."
She smiled and thanked him before slowly beginning to eat. As soon as she tasted the chocolate she knew it was the same she had ate before Duo kissed her. 'What do I really feel towards them all? I know I care for all of them but do I love any of them?' Another thought hit her and the chocolate fell out of her hands as she contemplated on it. 'Do I even know love? I have been with Mamoru all of my life so...'
Hiiro noticed the chocolate fall and picked it up handing it back to her. "Arigato..." Cosmos responded taking the chocolate and slowly eating it.
Hiiro got up and went to another compartment of the shuttle to check the spacesuits. Duo leaned over his seat and grinned at her, "Good?"
She nodded her eyes distracted. "Duo..."
"Yeah?"
"Do you think something will happen there on the Moon?"
Duo shrugged, "Don't know, but don't worry. I promise not to let anything get you, Bunny." He winked at her and went off to put on his own spacesuit.
Trowa also got up and glanced at her, "You can put your suit on last. Hiiro is doublechecking it right now." She nodded and watched him go followed by Quatre and Wufei.
Fighter leaned over the seat and grinned, "All alone..."
Cosmos rolled her eyes, "You should put one of those things on too."
"Why?"
"Just do it."
".. all right. I'll be back." She glanced over at Uranus, "You going to put one on too?"
Uranus nodded, "Hai."
Cosmos waited for them to leave and smiled almost sadly, "Gomen, but I need to talk to her myself," She concentrated and the entire shuttle flashed silver.
Uranus and Fighter both turned the same expressions on their face. Fighter sighed and glanced at Uranus, "You know we SHOULD be used to her acting like this by now."
Uranus merely scowled and turned towards Quatre, "Take us to the moon right now," she ordered. She knew using the Sailor Teleport was out of question since they didn't have the power required. What worried her more though was that teleporting took up massive amounts of energy and with Cosmos already feeling a bit weak... She cursed and hoped the shuttle could move faster.
"You came back?" Chibiusa demanded with a sneer.
"Hai," Cosmos responded. "I didn't abandon you, Chibiusa-chan."
"SHUT UP!" Cosmos winced slightly. "Daddy's been telling me what you've been up to. You make me sick. Well you're little boyfriends can't help you now." She began to glow and a wicked smile crossed her face. "I'll make you pay, Serenity."
Cosmos stood head bowed. She had hoped to be able talk some sense into her daughter but she now knew Chibiusa wanted her dead. "Why do you believe him over me?" She asked.
The woman sneered hatred shining in her ruby eyes, "You hated me when I was a child. All I needed was for you to care for me. He was the ONLY one that took care of me! But now..." she smiled, "Ready to die, Mommy?" Pink energy tinged with black surrounded her and gathered in the palm of her hand making a sizable ball of energy. "DIE!" she screamed as she threw it.
Cosmos stood as the attack hit her and she was knocked off her feet and to the ground. From that taste of her daughter's power she knew if she didn't fight back she'd die but she also knew she wouldn't... no couldn't strike her own flesh and blood. "Chibiusa-"
Another attack hit her and Cosmos screamed before powering down and becoming normal Usagi. Thankfully she had been telling the truth when she had told the others she could survive in space. "What's the matter? Don't want to hit your precious baby girl?" Chibiusa taunted. She concentrated for a moment and the energy formed into a discus. "You remember this, ne?"
Usagi looked up at her, "Chibiusa-chan, how are you doing this? You're dead?"
"WRONG! I was dead!" She kicked Usagi hard and the girl whimpered softly. "You're really pathetic you know that? You think you're the only one that can be given a new life? You're selfishness of bringing Puu to this timeline is destroying you. Through that small window I made contact with the Death Phantom before you destroyed him and he gave me some of his powers. You could almost say we merged."
Usagi shook her head, "Iie, that can't be true..."
Chibiusa's eyes narrowed and she kicked Usagi again, "Get up!"
Usagi slowly got to her feet and saw the madness glimmering in Chibiusa's eyes. "Please don't do this. I love you, Chibiusa."
The woman screamed in fury her pink hair lifting into the air. "Well I hate you and my name is USAGI!" She threw the discus and Usagi felt the energy literally rip through her. A sizable wound appeared on her leg but the blood ran slowly. Chibiusa hadn't gotten serious... yet.
"We're here," Quatre announced. He hurried out of the shuttle with the others following. Hiiro walked faster then the others and got to the scene first. His eyes narrowed on the pink-haired woman. "Omae o korosu," he announced as he pulled out his gun.
Usagi turned as she heard the familiar words, "Hiiro..."
Hiiro's attention however was solely on Chibiusa. The gun went off and he scowled as the bullet stopped directly in front of her. "Think you can defeat ME so easily?" She demanded. She formed another discus and grinned, "Hey, Momma watch this," she announced as she spun, "Moon Tiara Action!" the discus flew towards Hiiro and Usagi knew if it hit him he would be killed.
Hiiro was suddenly thrown to the ground and a furious Fighter looked up. "I don't care WHOSE kid you are. I won't let you hurt Odango." She stepped towards the laughing woman, "Star Serious Laser!"
Duo chuckled at the odd sounding words but watched slightly in awe as the attack slammed into the woman who merely laughed again. "There's only ONE way to defeat me," she announced her eyes on Usagi. "You know what that is don't you?"
Usagi shook her head, "Iie, I won't fight you, Chibiusa-chan."
"Fool," Chibiusa scoffed as she threw a simple energy blast at Usagi. The attack slammed into her and she again went flying to the ground.
Usagi struggled to her feet, "I won't fight you, demo I won't die either."
Chibiusa scoffed, "And when did that happen? You used to want to die... Remember? You'd take those razors of yours and cut yourself over and over and you're silver blood would flow. Scared to die?"
Usagi shook her head, "You forget. I've died before. I'm not scared I just made a promise."
Chibiusa's eyes narrowed, "You don't deserve to live! You killed the Senshi you killed Daddy and yet you still live! I HATE YOU!"
Usagi sighed, "That's a shame, Chibiusa-chan, because I can't stop loving you."
This was apparently the wrong thing to say because the red eyes narrowed even more. "Fine.... if you won't die how about I kill off your boy toys? Which one first?" She turned to the group a malicious smile on her face.
"Stop," Uranus demanded.
Chibiusa paused, "Haruka, what are you doing here?"
"Protecting Koneko. How could you turn on her like this?"
Chibiusa scowled, "You're on HER side?"
Uranus shook her head, "Iie, I'm not on anyone's side."
Duo looked at the woman confused, "You may be Bunny's child but she's a thousand times prettier."
Wufei rolled his eyes and the woman turned her attention to him. "I've decided which one I'm going to kill first, Mother dearest. The one you slept with."
Usagi closed her eyes. 'I can't fight her but if I don't they'll be killed. I can't run away I have to...' She sighed, "I have to fight, don't I?"
Hiiro glanced over at her as he heard her words. 'So unlike Ririna...'
Usagi could feel Hiiro's eyes on her and she glanced back at him. 'I have to protect them.' She concentrated, "O-negai, Ginzuishou give me the strength to help my friends."
Wufei who had aquired a light blush at the blunt words of Chibiusa watched Usagi for a moment. "What's that baka Onna doing?"
"Wufei?" Questioned Quatre's soft voice.
Wufei turned to face the blonde who was smiling sweetly... and holding his gun to Wufei's forehead. "..."
"You slept with MY Goddess?"
There was the sound of clickings and two more guns were aimed at Wufei. "So it wasn't a dream... that Mamoru was right and you did that to Bunny..." Trowa merely glared emerald eyes narrowed as he contemplated pulling the trigger.
Wufei got control of his face. '... how do I get out of this? I KNEW that baka Onna would get me in trouble. Why did I ever tell her that I loved her?'
Usagi felt something at the back of her mind and turned to see everyone but Hiiro about to shoot Wufei. "Cut that out!" She snapped. She realized her folly as the Ginzuishou began to flicker wildly in her hands. She knew losing control of one's emotions while using the gem could and had killed before. Pure blinding white light flowed out of the gem and surrounded Chibiusa as Usagi screamed.
"Usagi!" All five pilots called in concern. Everyone but Wufei glared at Hiiro.
"You're not allowed to yell out to her like that. You don't even love her... do you?"
"Hnn," Hiiro grunted putting his gun away as he realized the weapon couldn't help. "Shouldn't you be more concerned about her right now?" He demanded.
Duo flinched, "... Gomen, Bunny!" He cried rushing to the battlefield.
"Braided baka."
Usagi lay on the ground deathly still but not quite dead. Her eyes lifted as she heard someone coming and she saw Duo. "Chibiusa-chan," She whimpered.
Duo glanced back to where the psycho pink-haired lady had been and saw nothing. "She's not here, Bunny."
Usagi sat up her eyes wide and staring at the place where she knew Chibiusa should be. "Iie..."
Duo sat down beside Usagi, "Bunny?"
She slowly looked at him tears in her eyes, "Is she really dead?"
Duo winced, "I don't know I don't even see her."
Usagi felt him pulling her closer and she turned and cried into his chest. 'I couldn't have.... it's not possible. Please don't let it be true... I didn't kill my own daughter... did I?'
Duo held the sobbing girl even closer not even attempting to stop her sobs. He understood nothing he could say could make up for it. 'Usagi...'
She leaned closer to him. "Serenity-hime?"
Usagi's head jerked up, "IIE!"
Pluto smiled slightly, "It's alright. I'm not quite back for them."
Usagi sniffed, "Then..."
Pluto actually blushed, "Ummm this is something I have to discuss with you in private."
Usagi nodded slightly and followed. Pluto glanced at Wufei with a disapproving frown. "Something wrong, Pluto?"
"Iie, Serenity-hime." She pulled her out of hearing distance of the others, "Listen, you think you are immune, ne?"
Usagi stared at her blankly, "Nani?"
Pluto blushed and lowered her eyes, "Immune to becoming pregnant."
Usagi gasped and turned bright pink, "Demo, I can't have any more children. Chibiusa was my only heir. The women in the moon family can only have one."
Pluto shook her head, "That was Serenity's life."
"So I am Cosmos..."
"You are and you aren't. You have the memories of your former life but it as if you've been reborn. You don't even know what you did as Cosmos except from your past memories of her as a seperate person. You can get pregnant now, Serenity-hime so I suggest no more..." she blushed again.
Usagi turned pure red and lowered her eyes a hand on her stomach, "Am I...?"
Pluto looked away, "You know I can't tell you."
"PLUTO!"
Duo winced, "What a set of lungs. What happened?"
"PLUTO!"
"Iie, Serenity-hime... ja ne."
Usagi watched the woman vanish and turned with a scowl strode towards the others as she muttered beneath her breath. "Baka, Puu."
Haruka who had powered down grinned at her, "Koneko, I think I have some good news."
"Nani?"
"I don't think Chibiusa is dead."
"How is that GOOD news?" Duo demanded with a scowl."
Usagi glared at him a moment, "Why do you think that, Haruka?"
Haruka smiled again, "Because the Ginzuishou really doesn't kill. It only purifies, ne?"
Usagi nodded, "Hai..."
Haruka winked, "Then you just purged the evil out of her. She's either with the others where she belongs or she's been reborn."
Usagi smiled, "Hai!"
"You're beautiful when you smile," Interupted a voice.
Usagi turned startled, "Nani?"
A man came out of the shadows brown hair the shade of honey and indigo eyes. "We meet again, beautiful Usagi-chan."
"AIL?!?!?"
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*runs from furious readers* Hai, I know I just added MORE trouble! There's a method to the madness I swear! Oh and for you that watch the dub Ail is Alan from the DoomTree arc. Anyways please review and I'll start to work on the next chapter right away for you all.
