Author's notes: Naoko Takeuchi owns everything! *smiles* I'm just borrowing Mina-chan for a little angst. Btw, italics denotes memories. The "he" in this fic is Kaitou Ace/Adonis from Sailor V. This might or might not be a stand alone, depends on the readers. *smiles* So please review.
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The figure leaned at the balcony's railing. Blue eyes that usually sparkled with warmth, gazed coldly down at the city, the lights flickering against the darkness of the night. The breeze indifferently swept past her—long blonde locks floating in the air. She could feel his cold fingers against her face. His voice echoing from the ashes of her memories.
There is only one fate….
She sees it now. She sees the truth of his words that lay beneath the burnt ace of hearts.
Your love will be hopeless for all of eternity….
She looks down at the street, cars zooming by. They are husbands hurrying to get home, boyfriends driving to their lover's house, wives making a last minute grocery shopping, and mothers picking up children from day care centers. The balcony should at least be eight stories high, she thought to herself.
How easy it was to fall off the ledge. It would be like flying. The wind caressing her face—uplifting the burden from her shoulders. She would feel lighter. Much, much lighter. And she would welcome her freedom with open arms.
She laughs ruefully. Even death escapes her. She cannot die. She has a duty to live.
Your fate is to continue fighting….
She shut her eyes closed.
…your love or your duty….
She would have chosen love.