Notes: Remember, this is a Yuri fanfiction. Meaning girl likes girl.
AKA: Pluto and Mars. If you are uncomfortable with that, don't read this.
The characters do not belong to me. I will not only be writing Yuri, I
will write other types of stories as well. This is just the one I'm
starting with. If anyone wants me to try and write a story for him or her
with a certain couple, ask me and I just might.
Rei Hino walked down the steps of her grandfather's shrine. The weather was a welcome comfort. Rays of sun gently warmed the air and a quiet breeze blew through the trees. Even the birds were out and singing pleasantly, serenading Rei as she made her way to school.
*Such a peaceful day, I don't think I want it to end.* Rei thought as she brushed back her dark hair with her hand. She closed her eyes for a minute trying to remember other times when she was at peace. Lightly, a memory of her life in the moon kingdom played in her head. A garden, a fountain, and a starry sky came to mind. The peaceful silence a relief to the day.
"Rei! Hey Rei! Wait up!" A shrill voice sounded behind her. Running feet trying to catch up. *Oh No! Not . . . * Wham! Rei was knocked to the ground as the owner of the voice failed to slow down in time.
"Usagi! Get off me odango atama!" Rei yelled as she struggled to get up. More voices and running feet were heard approaching.
"Hey are you guys alright?" Makoto asked as she came up beside them.
"Oh I'm just great," Rei growled as Makoto helped Usagi get to her feet. "Oh I'm fine, no need to help me up," she continued to mumble.
"Sorry Rei, Usagi was just excited. She has a date with Mamoru Today." Ami explained as she pulled Rei back to her feet. "We told her to calm down but when she saw you she got all hyped up again and took off."
"I'm sorry Rei," Usagi started to apologize as the miko dusted herself off. "I guess I got a little too excited, but I wanted to tell you my great news," she finished as she got a dreamy far off look in her eyes. *Well we've lost her* Rei thought as the blonde started daydreaming.
"Yeah well," Makoto continued, " Do you mind if we walk to school with you. Our school is on the way to yours. Minako is sick so she isn't coming today."
"Sure I would like to walk with you. Just make sure lover girl over there doesn't make me trip with all her dancing around," Rei replied pointing towards Usagi who had begun to dance around the girls singing to herself. Badly, Rei cringed.
They talked about their recent defeat of the Negaverse and their trip to the future Crystal Tokyo. They couldn't remember much about their trip. Crystal Tokyo was a beautiful place, once they had helped restore it. They had never got to meet the Queen, but they had met the King who was chibiusa's father. They had deciphered that Mamoru and Usagi got married in the future. After they restore the city they had hoped to meet their future selves. Unfortunately, they had not been allowed to. When they returned home, chibiusa had decided to return to her time.
"I just wish I could see how our life here turned out," Makoto said as they approached their school. "Guess this is where we part ways, Rei. Too bad we don't go to the same school," she finished.
"Yes, it is a shame we can only spend time before and after school. And sometimes we don't even get to see you until we schedule a get together or a scout meeting," Ami added.
"I know, but taking care of the shrine is a big responsibility. It's very time consuming. I have to go to the school Grandpa sends me to. It costs a lot just to get in. I can't stop going, he thinks it's for the best. It's not so bad," answered Rei.
"Aaawww! But Rei, you have to help me get ready for my date with Mamoru tonight," whined Usagi.
"No can do, odango head. There are some major chores to be done at the shrine. Sorry," Rei finished as she waved at them and continued walking to her school.
The day had gone by fast for the miko. As soon as school was out, she had hurried home to the shrine and began the process of cleaning the shrine and performing the different rituals to the spirits. It was even harder with her grandfather away on a retreat, but she would manage.
Soon day turned to night and the miko sought the comfort of the great fire to relax. She had had a feeling of expectance all day. Something or someone was coming. Maybe the fire would give her the answer. As she began to silently chant to herself the fire immediately formed a vision.
*It was deep gray as Rei made her way through the vision. Seeking a light that was denied, Rei growled as she was somewhat blinded by the darkness. Shadows could be seen. A garden long forgotten and a fountain of lost dreams. A gentle glow filled the area and Princess Serenity appeared before the miko.
"Do you still love me?" the princess whispered. Love her? What was she talking about? Then the princess turned to faced the Mars of the past. Tears streaming down her face. "I love you," the crying Mars answered. "You can't love me!" Serenity yelled. And a burst of light blinded the miko. The next thing she knew, Serenity was standing beside a dying Mars, sadness in her eyes. Endymond came up behind her and brought her into a hug as Serenity turned away from the fallen Senshi.
"I'm sorry, my princess," Mars sighed with her last breath. Serenity began to cry as the guardian of Mars lay silent. The gray fell again and only their shadows could be seen. Then another shadow emerged. Fell beside the body of Mars and held her while humming a lullaby. *
Rei jolted from the vision as she realized the presence of another in the room. Looking over her shoulder, she gazed into sad blue eyes.
"Usagi? What are you doing here?" Rei asked still dazed from the vision.
"I came to tell you about my date with Mamoru," Usagi whispered. She was distressed the miko could tell. "I saw the vision too Rei," She finished.
"But how?" Rei choked as she fought back tears.
"Through your thoughts, we have always had a connection to each other. That's why we're friends. That's how we can tell when the other needs us," Usagi answered. "Rei, I know about what happened in the past. I've dreamed about that day, the day you died. And why you died. You died for me," She added.
"What do you mean? How did I die?" Rei was confused.
"You loved me Rei, like I love Mamoru. You even told me about it," Usagi began as tears started to flow down her face. "I was scared Rei. I didn't know what to do. You were my best friend. When you told me, I was scared, I was scared because I knew I felt the same way. But the kingdom needed an heir to rule when I died. I had a responsibility. I couldn't throw it away because I cared for you. I didn't understand my feelings or yours. It just couldn't be," she said as she fell to her knees.
Usagi continued, as Rei too began to cry. "I pushed you away, I told you to stay away from me. I made you believe I hated you. I didn't hate you. And when the battle came, you still fought for me! I saw it in your eyes, the love you had for me, and I hated the way I had treated you. We lost track of each other, and when the battle ended, I looked for you every where. We all looked."
"You weren't supposed to die then," Usagi cried as Rei stared down at the floor. "We were supposed to be sent to earth together. But you had sacrificed your life for my life and my happiness. So I could live and be with Mamoru. I searched until I came to the garden. There I found Sailor Pluto holding your body rocking you gently as she hummed a song I didn't know. She looked up at me with tears in her eyes as I gazed disbelieving with the other Senshi behind me. I was amazed to see her there, we all were. All she said was "I couldn't let her die alone." Then she picked you up as she stood and placed you in my arms. Then she was gone, as if she was never there."
Rei looked up at Usagi through glazed eyes. "But if I loved you so much, why don't I love you now," Rei questioned the blonde.
"Because," Usagi answered, "It was your dying wish to not love me, so I could be happy with Mamoru. It was your duty you would have said. I guess someone was listening to you that night." Sadness was evident in Usagi's eyes and even regret as she said those words. "I did love you Rei, just as much as you loved me. When you died I felt that love was lost as you made your dying wish. I had never felt so alone before, even with Endymond. I loved you, but I could not admit it. Now it's too late." She sighed as she gazed into the miko's eyes.
"It was for the best Usagi, you knew your place and I knew mine. Our past selves made the decision we all needed." Rei responded and she turned to the fire. "I'm tired Usagi," she sighed.
"Do you hate me Rei?" Usagi asked her eyes showing a fear of being hated by her best friend and former love.
"No," Rei smiled as she turned to the girl, "We are friends till the end Odango head. Nothing will ever change that."
"Okay Rei, see you tomorrow," Usagi whispered as she left the room.
To be continued . . .
Rei Hino walked down the steps of her grandfather's shrine. The weather was a welcome comfort. Rays of sun gently warmed the air and a quiet breeze blew through the trees. Even the birds were out and singing pleasantly, serenading Rei as she made her way to school.
*Such a peaceful day, I don't think I want it to end.* Rei thought as she brushed back her dark hair with her hand. She closed her eyes for a minute trying to remember other times when she was at peace. Lightly, a memory of her life in the moon kingdom played in her head. A garden, a fountain, and a starry sky came to mind. The peaceful silence a relief to the day.
"Rei! Hey Rei! Wait up!" A shrill voice sounded behind her. Running feet trying to catch up. *Oh No! Not . . . * Wham! Rei was knocked to the ground as the owner of the voice failed to slow down in time.
"Usagi! Get off me odango atama!" Rei yelled as she struggled to get up. More voices and running feet were heard approaching.
"Hey are you guys alright?" Makoto asked as she came up beside them.
"Oh I'm just great," Rei growled as Makoto helped Usagi get to her feet. "Oh I'm fine, no need to help me up," she continued to mumble.
"Sorry Rei, Usagi was just excited. She has a date with Mamoru Today." Ami explained as she pulled Rei back to her feet. "We told her to calm down but when she saw you she got all hyped up again and took off."
"I'm sorry Rei," Usagi started to apologize as the miko dusted herself off. "I guess I got a little too excited, but I wanted to tell you my great news," she finished as she got a dreamy far off look in her eyes. *Well we've lost her* Rei thought as the blonde started daydreaming.
"Yeah well," Makoto continued, " Do you mind if we walk to school with you. Our school is on the way to yours. Minako is sick so she isn't coming today."
"Sure I would like to walk with you. Just make sure lover girl over there doesn't make me trip with all her dancing around," Rei replied pointing towards Usagi who had begun to dance around the girls singing to herself. Badly, Rei cringed.
They talked about their recent defeat of the Negaverse and their trip to the future Crystal Tokyo. They couldn't remember much about their trip. Crystal Tokyo was a beautiful place, once they had helped restore it. They had never got to meet the Queen, but they had met the King who was chibiusa's father. They had deciphered that Mamoru and Usagi got married in the future. After they restore the city they had hoped to meet their future selves. Unfortunately, they had not been allowed to. When they returned home, chibiusa had decided to return to her time.
"I just wish I could see how our life here turned out," Makoto said as they approached their school. "Guess this is where we part ways, Rei. Too bad we don't go to the same school," she finished.
"Yes, it is a shame we can only spend time before and after school. And sometimes we don't even get to see you until we schedule a get together or a scout meeting," Ami added.
"I know, but taking care of the shrine is a big responsibility. It's very time consuming. I have to go to the school Grandpa sends me to. It costs a lot just to get in. I can't stop going, he thinks it's for the best. It's not so bad," answered Rei.
"Aaawww! But Rei, you have to help me get ready for my date with Mamoru tonight," whined Usagi.
"No can do, odango head. There are some major chores to be done at the shrine. Sorry," Rei finished as she waved at them and continued walking to her school.
The day had gone by fast for the miko. As soon as school was out, she had hurried home to the shrine and began the process of cleaning the shrine and performing the different rituals to the spirits. It was even harder with her grandfather away on a retreat, but she would manage.
Soon day turned to night and the miko sought the comfort of the great fire to relax. She had had a feeling of expectance all day. Something or someone was coming. Maybe the fire would give her the answer. As she began to silently chant to herself the fire immediately formed a vision.
*It was deep gray as Rei made her way through the vision. Seeking a light that was denied, Rei growled as she was somewhat blinded by the darkness. Shadows could be seen. A garden long forgotten and a fountain of lost dreams. A gentle glow filled the area and Princess Serenity appeared before the miko.
"Do you still love me?" the princess whispered. Love her? What was she talking about? Then the princess turned to faced the Mars of the past. Tears streaming down her face. "I love you," the crying Mars answered. "You can't love me!" Serenity yelled. And a burst of light blinded the miko. The next thing she knew, Serenity was standing beside a dying Mars, sadness in her eyes. Endymond came up behind her and brought her into a hug as Serenity turned away from the fallen Senshi.
"I'm sorry, my princess," Mars sighed with her last breath. Serenity began to cry as the guardian of Mars lay silent. The gray fell again and only their shadows could be seen. Then another shadow emerged. Fell beside the body of Mars and held her while humming a lullaby. *
Rei jolted from the vision as she realized the presence of another in the room. Looking over her shoulder, she gazed into sad blue eyes.
"Usagi? What are you doing here?" Rei asked still dazed from the vision.
"I came to tell you about my date with Mamoru," Usagi whispered. She was distressed the miko could tell. "I saw the vision too Rei," She finished.
"But how?" Rei choked as she fought back tears.
"Through your thoughts, we have always had a connection to each other. That's why we're friends. That's how we can tell when the other needs us," Usagi answered. "Rei, I know about what happened in the past. I've dreamed about that day, the day you died. And why you died. You died for me," She added.
"What do you mean? How did I die?" Rei was confused.
"You loved me Rei, like I love Mamoru. You even told me about it," Usagi began as tears started to flow down her face. "I was scared Rei. I didn't know what to do. You were my best friend. When you told me, I was scared, I was scared because I knew I felt the same way. But the kingdom needed an heir to rule when I died. I had a responsibility. I couldn't throw it away because I cared for you. I didn't understand my feelings or yours. It just couldn't be," she said as she fell to her knees.
Usagi continued, as Rei too began to cry. "I pushed you away, I told you to stay away from me. I made you believe I hated you. I didn't hate you. And when the battle came, you still fought for me! I saw it in your eyes, the love you had for me, and I hated the way I had treated you. We lost track of each other, and when the battle ended, I looked for you every where. We all looked."
"You weren't supposed to die then," Usagi cried as Rei stared down at the floor. "We were supposed to be sent to earth together. But you had sacrificed your life for my life and my happiness. So I could live and be with Mamoru. I searched until I came to the garden. There I found Sailor Pluto holding your body rocking you gently as she hummed a song I didn't know. She looked up at me with tears in her eyes as I gazed disbelieving with the other Senshi behind me. I was amazed to see her there, we all were. All she said was "I couldn't let her die alone." Then she picked you up as she stood and placed you in my arms. Then she was gone, as if she was never there."
Rei looked up at Usagi through glazed eyes. "But if I loved you so much, why don't I love you now," Rei questioned the blonde.
"Because," Usagi answered, "It was your dying wish to not love me, so I could be happy with Mamoru. It was your duty you would have said. I guess someone was listening to you that night." Sadness was evident in Usagi's eyes and even regret as she said those words. "I did love you Rei, just as much as you loved me. When you died I felt that love was lost as you made your dying wish. I had never felt so alone before, even with Endymond. I loved you, but I could not admit it. Now it's too late." She sighed as she gazed into the miko's eyes.
"It was for the best Usagi, you knew your place and I knew mine. Our past selves made the decision we all needed." Rei responded and she turned to the fire. "I'm tired Usagi," she sighed.
"Do you hate me Rei?" Usagi asked her eyes showing a fear of being hated by her best friend and former love.
"No," Rei smiled as she turned to the girl, "We are friends till the end Odango head. Nothing will ever change that."
"Okay Rei, see you tomorrow," Usagi whispered as she left the room.
To be continued . . .