Woah...Surprise Surprise! A new chapter! Anyone still reading this? Hmm...Well I forgot what I had originally planned, so here's something new I thought up! Enjoy!
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*~*Chapter 26*~*
It had been six months.
Six months since that fateful day....the day of Usagi's death.
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She felt nothing...no pain, no warmth, no cold. She just felt...safe. She had left the world of mortality behind her, and into what seemed like total bliss
But how long would this last?
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A small smile spread across her face as she sat back in the plastic chair. The bright rays of the sun warmed the earth, making the day more comfortable and enjoyable.
"Minako! Would you like me to get you some lemonade?" someone asked from behind her.
"Saa! Arigato Gohan" she responded, turning her head to the side "Be sure to get one for your tousan as well"
Gohan gave a nervous laugh as he glanced behind him "Ano..."
"Nande?"
"He's already there..."
"Ahh! You found our seats Mina!" A cheerful voice called out
She looked behind Gohan to see a pair of legs, arms, and then a mound of food hiding the rest of the person who had spoken. But then, just from that, anyone could have guessed who that was.
"H-hai Goku" she responded, eyes wide with shock. No matter how many times she witnessed it, she was still amazed by the amount of food that this man...err, Sayian, could eat.
He sat down beside her, while in the process, dropping a few bags of miscellaneous junk foods in her lap.
"Ah, Goman Mina" he said as she held them up for him to take "I guess all this food needs an entire seat to itself, ne?"
"Hai, I think you maybe right about that!" she laughed as more of the food tumbled from the top of the mound onto her lap. It was truly hard to believe that this was the same man, that only a year ago, seemed like something inside of him had broken.
Well of course, his heart had broken. The one thing that could bring even the mightiest of warriors down.
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Her eyes opened slightly, almost squinting in order to adjust to the brightness that surrounded her. But as they did, gray mists surrounded her, causing her surroundings to become more...dull.
She knew where she was, and why she was there. She was alive, she knew that for sure. But would she ever be able to leave this place? She would know soon enough, but for now, she had to find her way to...
"Kaasan!"
She turned, her eyes lighting up with recognition. She strained her eyes, peering through the mists that surrounded her.
"Kaasan!" the voice called again, nearer than it had been before.
"Ch-Chibi Usa!" she responded, as a small figure suddenly leaped up into her arms.
"Kaasan" she muttered as she clung onto her "I've missed you so much"
Usagi remained silent as she tightened her hug on the small girl. She couldn't believe it. She was here, she was safe. A part of her daughter had survived the torment Chaos had wracked with her body. "Chibi-Usa" she said again, falling to her knees "Gomen-nasi"
Chibi-Usa pulled away gently sniffling slightly "Baka kaasan" she said slapping Usagi on the shoulder playfully "There's nothing to say sorry for"
Usagi's eyes filled with tears as she pulled the small girl back in for a hug "Iie, all of it was my fault. I wasn't strong enough to save you or-"
"Usako."
Usagi looked up to see a dark figure towering over both of them. She stood up swiftly, taking hold of Chibi-Usa's hand and quickly wiping away the tears with her free hand .
"If anybody should be apologizing, it's me" the man dressed in black armor stated firmly
Usagi shook her head "Iie, Endymion. It wasn't your fault, it was Chaos."
He shifted uncomfortably as her eyes met his, and he turned his head away "You may believe that Usa, but I don't. It seems that I was taken over all too easily, just like the last time with Beryl..."
A cool hand took a hold of his, and the other gently moved his head to look back at her
"Don't live in guilt, I couldn't bear to live on if you did." She paused before continuing "Fate changes our lives each time, and I guess...this time, she decided to play us on opposing forces." She smiled, her eyes showed no hatred, no uncertainty.
A small smile appeared on Endymion's face "You're just as forgiving as always" he said as he moved the hand that she still held to his mouth and kissed it lightly "Aishiteru, though I know that your heart belongs to another in this life time"
She smiled wistfully as she leaned and kissed him on the cheek. "Arigato" she whispered into his ear before pulling away.
Usagi felt a tug on her hand, and she looked down to see Chibi-Usa pulling urgently on her hand "Kaasan, I need to take you to-"
"Hai I know" she interrupted as she looked back up at Endymion. "Until the next life" she said as she was pulled away.
"Until the next life" he repeated, watching as they disappeared into the mists of the unknown. He smiled and chuckled lightly as he turned in the opposite direction that they had gone "And don't get lost"
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"Why hasn't he been up yet?" Mina asked as she looked around the field "He's the best player that they've got!"
"Patience Mina" Gohan responded as he adjusted the baseball cap on his head "I'm sure he'll be up soon"
"Look guys, there he is!" Goku pointed out as a new player ran out onto the field
"Yosh!" Mina cried as she stood up "Goooo Yamcha! You have nothing to worry about with these losers!"
Many people turned their heads to look at the crazy blonde as she continued to cheer; "Yamcha Yamcha, he's our man. If he can't do it, then no one can!" [1]
Both father an son turned a light red as they watched their friend cheer hysterically. Gohan pulled on her sleeve lightly "Ahh, Minako-san, don't you think you should calm down? I mean, you might distract Yamcha from the ball" he said quickly as the amused/annoyed stares at them increased.
Mina clasped bother her hands over her mouth as she immediately sat down "You're rite Gohan" she whispered to him as she looked back over the field
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"Ano...Chibi-Usa, do you know where we're going?" Usagi asked as she willingly let the small girl lead her
"Saa, of course! Unlike you, I have a good sense of direction!"
"Hey!"
Chibi-Usa laughed as she started pulling harder "Come on! We're almost there!"
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"Yosh! Home run!" Mina cried as she stood up, pompoms suddenly appearing in her hands. She waved them around as she cheered for her boyfriend and his team.
Wide eyed, Gohan leaned over to his dad "Ano...Where did she get those?"
Goku laughed as he shook his head and watched as Mina jumped onto her seat and proceeded to attract everyone's attention with her loud cheers
*~*
Chibi-Usa slowed her steps, and then came to a complete stop. Without letting go of her mothers hand, she turned to face her
"This is as far as I can go" she said as she looked in the direction that she had been previously facing "You just need to keep going that way" She pointed and then looked back at Usagi and smiled "It was great seeing you again..."
Usagi returned the smile as she got down on one knee and brought the small girl into a hug "We will see each other again. I promise you"
Chibi-Usa wrapped her arms around her mothers neck, hugging her as tightly as she could "Kaasan" she muttered, tears threatening to fall
Usagi sniffed slightly as she pulled away and kissed her past daughter on her forehead and stood up "You'll always be in my heart" she said as she pulled her hand away and walked in the direction that she had pointed out. She stopped, and gave one more glance behind at Chibi-Usa and smiled "Sayoonara. Remember that I always keep my promises"
Chibi-Usa smiled as she waved "You better!" she said as she watched her mother disappear into the mists, "Sayoonara, Kaasan"
*~*
She had never felt so alone in her life. Nothing compared to this, not even the time at the lake...the lake where she had met him.
Goku.
'I wonder what he's doing right now' she thought, but immediately shook her head. She didn't know whether or not she would see him again, and it was best that she never think of him again while she was here. But...there were just some things about him that she just couldn't push out of her mind.
His smile.
His laugh.
His kiss.
She almost giggled at the thought, but there was still one thing that caused her to stop.
The pained look in his eyes, the day she left the mortal realm
It broke her heart to see him with that expression, which somehow made her more determined to see him again. But how would he react if he ever saw her? Did he really hear the words that she had said before she...
No that didn't matter now. What mattered was the task at hand, and if she accomplished that, then she would see him again.
*~*
They stood outside the stadium, waiting for Yamcha to emerge from inside. It had been a great game, well mainly because Yamcha's team won, and that fact alone had caused Minako to become even more excited as they waited.
"Oh where is he?" she asked as she tried to look past the people leaving the stadium "And why are there so many people?" she muttered under her breath as the people departed and she finally spotted Yamcha at the entrance way.
"Yamcha!" she cried as she rushed up to him. He laughed as he caught her in his arms in a tight hug. Lifting her off the ground slightly, he swung her around in circles as if she were a child. She laughed with him as he set her back on the ground and just held her close to him.
Goku watched, an amused smile on his face. Truth be told, he envied them, and though he'd never admit it, he still missed her.
Usagi.
He sighed as he looked up at the sky. There was always that nagging feeling at the back of his mind that she hadn't died in the battle, but it was obvious that she had. He saw it before his very eyes.
Goku shut his eyes and silently cursed himself for bringing back that painful memory. It took him so long to come to terms with the fact that she was gone, and thinking about her wasn't going to bring her back. But the words she had spoken before she had disappeared still echoed in his mind:
Aishiteru, Goku.
He had tried so hard to convince himself that it had only been his imagination that brought those words into his mind. Only a hope that she would say those words to him. Perhaps they were, and maybe it was better if he thought that they were never uttered to him. But...
"Tousan?"
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The clicking of her heels echoed on cold stone as she approached the "Kingdom of the Gods". She stopped for a moment, taking a breath to calm her nerves. All she had was hope. She knew that what she had done had angered many of the gods, but it had been the only way for her to survive, and certainly, it was a sacrifice she was willing to make.
"Usa?" A voice called out as a figure appeared through the mists.
Her eyes widened as a memory stirred in her mind. "Kaasan?" she questioned softly as she looked upon her mother.
Serenity smiled as she held her arms out towards her daughter who was rushing towards her. Mother and daughter embraced, both overwhelmed by happiness at their reunion. "Hai, my chibi usagi." She said after a few moments "It's been awhile, ne?"
Usagi pulled away, and wiped away tears forming in her eyes. She smiled at her mother, but that soon fell as something occurred to her.
"Why are you here?"
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"Daijoubu ka?" Gohan asked as he noticed his father's blank look
Goku smiled and nodded "Hai, Daijoubu". He looked back at the couple still in their embrace, and then noticed the darkness starting to settle onto the city. "We should be getting home"
"Saa. I guess you're right"
"Hey" Goku called out to Yamcha and Minako "We're going to head home"
The couple reluctantly separated, though they still held hands "Hai, we should get going too."
Goku smiled "Great game!" he said as he jumped into the air "Sayoonara!"
Yamcha returned the gesture as he waved "Arigato! Sayoonara Goku, Gohan!"
*~*
It only took them a few minutes to reach their destination. Ah, the advantages of flying.
But on the way, Gohan felt that there was something wrong with his dad, and it could only be one thing. Oh sure, he was just a kid, but he was smarter than he looked. And, like everyone else, he wasn't oblivious as to what happened before and after the battle with Chaos. In those months after, it seemed like Goku had lost the will to do anything. Sure, he tried to hide it, but Gohan knew. Hey, he was his son after all.
As their feet touched the ground in front of their home, Gohan hesitated before speaking. "Ano...tousan?"
Goku turned "Hai?"
"You miss her, don't you?"
*~*
Serenity sighed, pushing down the worry inside of her, "I'm here to bring you to Cronus"
"Demo...I could have made it there on my own"
"Hai, demo..." she hesitated. How could she ask her without making it seem rude?
"Nande?"
She thought for a moment, "Doushite? Why did you do it? Of all things that could have sacrificed, why did you choose that?"
Usagi looked down, suddenly finding her feet more interesting. She didn't know how to answer.
"You've upset many of the gods! Didn't you think about the consequences that your actions might have brought?" she continued, her voice showing traces of anger
"Hai. Actually, I did."
Serenity was taken aback for a moment, "Then, doushite?" she asked softly
"Love"
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Goku was surprised "Nani? What are you talking about?"
Gohan sighed "You know, Usagi."
He was silent for a moment. "Hai, I do." He answered openly. There was no use in hiding the truth from his own son. "Demo, how did you know?"
Gohan smiled "Oh, just a wild guess. Demo, I was just wondering something..."
"Nande?"
"Do you still love her, even when she's gone?"
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"Love?" Serenity repeated "What love?"
Usagi paused for a moment, afraid of what her mother's reaction might be. The love for a mortal was completely forbidden for her, for she was suppose to live in solitude all her life. That was the way of Cosmos.
"Well?"
"Kaasan...I fell in love with one of the defenders of Chikyuu-sei"
"Nani?!"
"I know of the rules, and I know of the destiny of Cosmos" she interrupted before Serenity could continue "But perhaps destiny had something else planned for me"
Serenity sighed "And so you hoped that you may return to the mortal realm to be with this...man?"
"Iie, he is a Sayian, and hai I do wish that"
"A mortal is a mortal to me Usa" the fallen queen said quietly. She closed her eyes for a moment, thinking of what she should do. But of course, that answer was obvious. "Tell me one last thing; Would you still love him, even if you could never return to him?"
*~*
Again, Goku was stunned at his son's abruptness. "Love her?" he repeated
Gohan nodded "Hai, do you still love her?" he said again
Goku shifted uncomfortably, how did he come up with these questions? This wasn't something he ever expected his own son to ask him.
"Well?"
Goku looked up, his eyes clearly showing what he felt.
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"Well?" Serenity asked, after a few moments of silence had passed.
Usagi looked up firmly to her mother, sadness evident in her eyes
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"Hai. I'll always love Usagi."
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"Hai, I'll always love Goku."
*~*End chapter 26*~*
Hahahaha, that was a baaaaaaaaaad ending, but oh well. I had a writers block for a very very long time, and I struggled while writing this. I know this was bad, but really; I had no idea how I was going to end this. I'm sorry for making you all wait so long, so I'm going to make it up to you by giving you a chapter and a very short interlude.
[1] Ahh! I can't believed I wrote that!
Nomuraku-kun: Arigato. You reminded me that I should really start writing again. ^_^
Telptincoiel Telepartoien: You're back! ^_^ I missed your reviews! lol
Kei-chan: awww, kawaii chibi-Goku! Ne, I seem to be saying that a lot ^^; But...Chibi-Goku shouldn't be so mean, lol...
solarmistress17: Did this chapter answer your questions?
Brianna: *grins* hehehee...I feel so evil now
Kianata Daystar: o_O H-Hades?! Ahhhh! *runs away*
Sailor Fireball: Neh, I take it you like Creed? Death fic?! T_T nooooo! LOL, you better update your fic soon!
Princess Serenity: Tenshi? It means angel.
Oh, and some people asked if there would be a lemon...Well, sorry I'm not really one to write Lemons, demo if you want to, then go ahead!
To everyone else that has been reading this or reviewed this, Arigato. Your reviews...were amusing, as well as motivating.