Author's Notes: Rei's POV! Song is designated by *~(beginning of verse) and ~*(end of verse). Read the ramblings at the end.

Rating: PG-13

Genre: Angst

Warnings: Shoujo-ai-related but, mostly just how Rei feels about Usagi. Very sad, depressing... ::wipes away tear::

Disclaimer: Don't own SM! Never will! Don't sue.

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Here it is: More than a friend...

The other Senshi have already died. Now it's my turn. I'm walking away from her, the Princess. I will protect her.

*~The end has come
I knew it would
A fight for one
I'll do as I should

No Time For Tears
It's come down to this
No need for fears
I won't be missed~*

"Rei!" she says. I stop.

*~Everyone always knew
Or at least they should've
My life would end this way
No matter how it could've

Still I fight
Not sure quite why
Nothing to lose
No one to leave behind~*

"Rei." she repeats, "Don't go! The other Senshi are already dead! I don't want you to die too! Don't do this!"

She's crying, I know it. Even though I'm not facing her, I can tell.

*~No Time For Tears
It's come down to this
No need for fears
I won't be missed~*

"I have to, Usagi." I reply simply, not turning to face her, "It's my duty." I lie. I can't tell her the truth.

I start walking again, to face the battle before me. The battle begins...


... ... ... I'm losing, I know it! She's watching, I told her that her battle was still ahead... I told her not to interfere and she won't. My left arm's broken, I can't see from my left eye for the blood that fills it. I stand up, shakily, on weak legs and prepare for the next attack. I'm not sure I can win but, I will do this... I must! For her!

*~I swore an oath
I won't hold back
My life for her's
That is my task

No Time For Tears
It's come down to this
No need for fears
I won't be missed~*

I raise my right hand, my palm open towards the youma... ready to finish this fight.

*~I will do anything for her
I'll lay down my life

For her, I'd take down the stars
I'll give her the chance
For her happiness to shine
And she can be with her prince~*

"Fire Soul!" I shout. And, The fire erupts from my hand... one that seems more powerful than it usually is. The youma is vaporized...

*~No Time For Tears
It's come down to this
No need for fears
I won't be missed

She thinks I hate her
She thinks I don't care
I know I won't be missed
Even by her, she has her prince~*

I fall to the ground, my energy spent. I know it's over, I know I'm finished. I've served my purpose.

*~She's obsessed with him
Though he's broke her heart before
She never noticed me
I never let her know
That I love her
I couldn't let her in~*

Afterall, This was what I was born to do... ... right? To die... So that she can live. So she can be with him, so they can build the future together. Her happiness is what is important. My eyes close as I feel the last breath leave me. If she needs me again, I will come. But, As long as she's happy... I can rest in peace...

*~So, She'll never know the reason
I've done this is because...

I love her, More than a friend!~*
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::sniff, sniff:: I can't tell you how sad this was to write. The idea just popped into my head and I typed it. By the way, I own the song: No Time For Tears! It popped in my head at the same time this fic did. So, If you want to use it, ask me and I might let you. Thanks. If you want me to write a sequel, a happier story, then tell me in your review ::smiles:: If I get enough suggestions for it... um, maybe 5... Then I'll type a sequel about Rei/Usa.