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Even Angels Can Fall
By: Lirial Raito
Chapter 6: I Am Serenity: Mamoru's Consternation
He would have to wait to have a conversation with Usagi. She had changed her mind and opted to have
tea, and was making him wait. Her request for his patience was perfectly phrased, her smile disarming,
her entire attitude suddenly one of great charm. Usagi-san was far more a lady than his unlamented
Usako had been, and the change from girl to woman had suddenly inspired his heart to beat more loudly
in his chest. Long practice kept the rest of his body in perfect control, but she had become far more
interesting that she had once been.
Far, far more like his departed Serenity.
Both personae had always loved him, even when she was too young to understand the depth of her
feelings.
A smug, conceited smile lifted the corners of his lips. She was more refined, certainly, but he was the
Prince of Earth, and certainly up to the challenge, however small, her new personality presented. Serenity
had fallen for him easier than Usagi had, and if she were really Serenity once more, she would do so
again.
Usagi reentered the room carrying a serving tray, carefully balancing a teapot and two teacups full of the
steaming liquid with an assurance that only made him more eager for the challenge she would pose. With
a gracious smile offered vaguely in Mamoru's direction, she set the tray down before him, along with one
of the cups. "Please Mamoru-san, join me for tea, though you objected before. This will help clear our
minds of our… previous grievances with one another."
'Nice phrased,' he thought, inclining his head slightly in acquiescence, "as you wish, Usagi-san."
He knelt in the floor opposite of her, keeping his temper and impatience firmly in check, gently picking up
the porcelain cup she offered him, sipping slowly when she did. For several minutes they sat like this,
neither speaking. After Usagi had judged an appropriate amount of time had passed she set her cup down
in front of her, then settle her hands delicately in her lap.
Mamoru followed suit and set his cup down as well, waiting for her to be the first to speak.
Usagi studied the pattern on her cup for a moment, remembering when her mother had presented her
with the small tea set. 'You'll be a lady one day Usagi, I just know it,' Ikuko had said, and now Usagi
believed her. She *was* a lady, though perhaps not in the way her mother had imagined.
Smiling faintly at the memory she lifted her gaze to meet Mamoru's. 'He's playing some sort of game,' she
thought suddenly with some alarm, though outwardly she kept her pleasant expression.
"Mamoru, you wish to speak to me about Small Lady, and if she can still be conceived."
He inclined his head slightly, acknowledging the statement, "Yes, of course. I love my daughter very
much, even if she is not currently here."
She nodded slightly, accepting his feelings for the unborn girl. "Mamoru, I do not wish to enter into any
sexual union with you, and I do not wish to resume a romantic relationship either. I do, however, still care
for Small Lady. Here is what I am willing to do: provided you sign a contract that contains certain
conditions, I will allow Ami-chan to act as my doctor. She can collect sperm from you, and our daughter
will be born through invitrofertilization."
"Those conditions are as follows: First, you will sign a donor contract, stating that this is done willingly.
Second, Small Lady will be my daughter and heir, not yours. She will bare my name. Third, since I will be
Queen of Earth, Small Lady will be trained nine months out of the year to follow in my footsteps for the
crown. She will spend one month of the summer with me, one month as she chooses, and one month with
you. You may visit as her schedule permits. Fourth, and most importantly, you will never, ever, hurt her in
anyway, physically or emotionally. If you do, I can, and *will*, do great harm to you. Agreed?"
He clenched his jaw while smiling as pleasantly as he could. "Come now Usagi, don't you think…"
She raised a hand and stopped him in mid-sentence. "As you hadn't noticed Mamoru, I shall tell you. I
may still go by the name 'Usagi', but I am Serenity in mind, body, and soul. I cannot be swayed, and your
powers are ineffective against me, while I can still use mine against you. I've brought you back to life so
many times that you only live because of the continued power of the ginzouishou. I am being generous
Mamoru, but I will not be disobeyed."
She stood and smiled faintly at him. "Now, I suggest you go before my brother returns. And remember,
you should make an appointment with Rei for the contract, as I have announced it shall be, and then with
Ami for the sperm donation. Thank you, and goodbye."
The front door opened as she bid him goodbye, and with a long, calculating look stood and exited the
house. The door closed automatically behind him.
Suddenly she began to shake as she wrapped her arms about herself. "What have I just done?" she
wondered aloud as she sank into the couch. There she remained, unseeing and lost in her thoughts, when
Seiya returned home.
-----
She fumbled with her keys while balancing the plastic sacks of food she was carrying, each one arranged
carefully so that nothing was broken or smashed. She muttered soft curses to herself as she continued to
struggle with the keys, bumping into the door slightly.
A delicate eyebrow raised as the door swung open silently.
Usagi had never left the door open like this before… she wondered what had prompted the angel to do so
now.
Still balancing the sacks with the utmost care she bumped the door open further, slipping inside before
the door could swing back and close. She slipped her shoes off and entered into the living room, quickly
noting Usagi lost in thought upon the couch. Curbing her instinct to run over to the blond and find out
what was wrong she hurried into the kitchen, putting the groceries away as quickly as possible.
Her task finished, she poured a cold glass of water and hurried once more into the living room. She set
the water down, and then knelt in front of Usagi, reaching out to put a feather light touch on her hands.
"Usagi?" she spoke softly, hoping not to startle the smaller woman, "Usagi- chan? What's the matter?"
She lifted her hands and replaced them upon Usagi's shoulders, gripping them slightly tighter. "Usagi?"
she said her name again, more firmly this time, searching her eyes for an answer or clue. "Usagi?"
To slowly for her peace of mind Usagi's eyes cleared, and focused on Seiya. She spoke in a whisper,
"Mamoru came, and I let him in. He wanted us to have Chibi-Usa… I told him that he'd have to sign a
contract, agree to all the conditions I would set, and be a sperm donor, that I wouldn't have sex or a
romantic relationship with him. What will I do if he decides to actually do this? I'll… I'll have to spend time
with him, for her sake…"
Seiya rose from her kneeling position and moved to sit beside Usagi, pulling her over in a hug. "Hey now,
do you really think we'd let him harm you? You're senshi are quite capable you know, and can deal with
him. We'll always be with you when you need to be with him, and he'll behave. And when Chibi-Usa is
here, he'll behave on his own."
Usagi tilted her head to look at Seiya, "Really?"
Seiya nodded, rubbing Usagi's back lightly and smiling with all the reassurance she could muster, "Of
course."
She could feel Usagi's muscles relax then, and smiled more, "Now Usa, would you like some ice cream?"
Her query was awarded with a dazzling smile, and she laughed lightly, then stood and headed into the
kitchen to get Usagi her treat.
= = = = = = = = = = = =
He glared at himself in the mirror, playing back his conversation with Usagi again and again in his mind.
He was angry with himself for handling things so poorly, but he had to admit that after everything they'd
been through, her demands weren't so unreasonable.
A small smile began to replace his frown, and his mood began to lighten.
She didn't trust him, and had no reason at the moment to do so. He nodded to himself, silently accepting
her conditions. He would do as she wanted now, and regain her trust. Then once she trusted him again,
he'd get his way.
In the long run, Usagi was too forgiving to win this battle.
= = = = = = = = = = = =
She contemplated her past life, trying to remember everything of who she had once been, seeking
answers to who she was becoming.
Her heart was stirring once more with feelings she had thought impossible for her to ever feel again, the
tingling rush and butterflies, and quite interesting dreams, that told her, in no uncertain terms, that she
was in love. She didn't want to listen to that call… she didn't want to be in love, didn't want to open her up
her heart in that particular manner. She was certain; any romance for her was doomed to failure.
Wasn't it? She had lost Mamoru far too many times to believe that love could work out for her, and to fall
in love the was she currently was…
She combed her memory for everything she knew about loves such as she was developing, and found
little information that made her feel any better. Haruka looked too much like a guy for anyone to mind,
but Seiya…
Seiya looked far from being a guy.
But she had once been, hadn't she? As one of the Three Lights? Why couldn't….
No.
She stopped that thought before it could be completed, reminding herself that Seiya was also Sailor Star
Fighter, and meant to be a woman. Usagi couldn't try to change her, and wouldn't do so. No… she
deserved to be just who she wanted to be.
And wasn't she, Usagi, the one who embraced everything? Eternal Sailor Moon, Sailor Cosmos…
Her own foundation of power made it impossible to reject her current feelings, and turned aside any
thoughts that would make her try to change Seiya.
She would love as she always had… unbiased, with all of her heart and soul.
She would once again embrace everything.
= = = = = = = = = = = =
To Be Continued:
Sorry it took awhile to post this next chapter, and that it's a bit shorter than the other parts.
So, what'd you think?
Email: chibiraito@yahoo.com
Even Angels Can Fall
By: Lirial Raito
Chapter 6: I Am Serenity: Mamoru's Consternation
He would have to wait to have a conversation with Usagi. She had changed her mind and opted to have
tea, and was making him wait. Her request for his patience was perfectly phrased, her smile disarming,
her entire attitude suddenly one of great charm. Usagi-san was far more a lady than his unlamented
Usako had been, and the change from girl to woman had suddenly inspired his heart to beat more loudly
in his chest. Long practice kept the rest of his body in perfect control, but she had become far more
interesting that she had once been.
Far, far more like his departed Serenity.
Both personae had always loved him, even when she was too young to understand the depth of her
feelings.
A smug, conceited smile lifted the corners of his lips. She was more refined, certainly, but he was the
Prince of Earth, and certainly up to the challenge, however small, her new personality presented. Serenity
had fallen for him easier than Usagi had, and if she were really Serenity once more, she would do so
again.
Usagi reentered the room carrying a serving tray, carefully balancing a teapot and two teacups full of the
steaming liquid with an assurance that only made him more eager for the challenge she would pose. With
a gracious smile offered vaguely in Mamoru's direction, she set the tray down before him, along with one
of the cups. "Please Mamoru-san, join me for tea, though you objected before. This will help clear our
minds of our… previous grievances with one another."
'Nice phrased,' he thought, inclining his head slightly in acquiescence, "as you wish, Usagi-san."
He knelt in the floor opposite of her, keeping his temper and impatience firmly in check, gently picking up
the porcelain cup she offered him, sipping slowly when she did. For several minutes they sat like this,
neither speaking. After Usagi had judged an appropriate amount of time had passed she set her cup down
in front of her, then settle her hands delicately in her lap.
Mamoru followed suit and set his cup down as well, waiting for her to be the first to speak.
Usagi studied the pattern on her cup for a moment, remembering when her mother had presented her
with the small tea set. 'You'll be a lady one day Usagi, I just know it,' Ikuko had said, and now Usagi
believed her. She *was* a lady, though perhaps not in the way her mother had imagined.
Smiling faintly at the memory she lifted her gaze to meet Mamoru's. 'He's playing some sort of game,' she
thought suddenly with some alarm, though outwardly she kept her pleasant expression.
"Mamoru, you wish to speak to me about Small Lady, and if she can still be conceived."
He inclined his head slightly, acknowledging the statement, "Yes, of course. I love my daughter very
much, even if she is not currently here."
She nodded slightly, accepting his feelings for the unborn girl. "Mamoru, I do not wish to enter into any
sexual union with you, and I do not wish to resume a romantic relationship either. I do, however, still care
for Small Lady. Here is what I am willing to do: provided you sign a contract that contains certain
conditions, I will allow Ami-chan to act as my doctor. She can collect sperm from you, and our daughter
will be born through invitrofertilization."
"Those conditions are as follows: First, you will sign a donor contract, stating that this is done willingly.
Second, Small Lady will be my daughter and heir, not yours. She will bare my name. Third, since I will be
Queen of Earth, Small Lady will be trained nine months out of the year to follow in my footsteps for the
crown. She will spend one month of the summer with me, one month as she chooses, and one month with
you. You may visit as her schedule permits. Fourth, and most importantly, you will never, ever, hurt her in
anyway, physically or emotionally. If you do, I can, and *will*, do great harm to you. Agreed?"
He clenched his jaw while smiling as pleasantly as he could. "Come now Usagi, don't you think…"
She raised a hand and stopped him in mid-sentence. "As you hadn't noticed Mamoru, I shall tell you. I
may still go by the name 'Usagi', but I am Serenity in mind, body, and soul. I cannot be swayed, and your
powers are ineffective against me, while I can still use mine against you. I've brought you back to life so
many times that you only live because of the continued power of the ginzouishou. I am being generous
Mamoru, but I will not be disobeyed."
She stood and smiled faintly at him. "Now, I suggest you go before my brother returns. And remember,
you should make an appointment with Rei for the contract, as I have announced it shall be, and then with
Ami for the sperm donation. Thank you, and goodbye."
The front door opened as she bid him goodbye, and with a long, calculating look stood and exited the
house. The door closed automatically behind him.
Suddenly she began to shake as she wrapped her arms about herself. "What have I just done?" she
wondered aloud as she sank into the couch. There she remained, unseeing and lost in her thoughts, when
Seiya returned home.
-----
She fumbled with her keys while balancing the plastic sacks of food she was carrying, each one arranged
carefully so that nothing was broken or smashed. She muttered soft curses to herself as she continued to
struggle with the keys, bumping into the door slightly.
A delicate eyebrow raised as the door swung open silently.
Usagi had never left the door open like this before… she wondered what had prompted the angel to do so
now.
Still balancing the sacks with the utmost care she bumped the door open further, slipping inside before
the door could swing back and close. She slipped her shoes off and entered into the living room, quickly
noting Usagi lost in thought upon the couch. Curbing her instinct to run over to the blond and find out
what was wrong she hurried into the kitchen, putting the groceries away as quickly as possible.
Her task finished, she poured a cold glass of water and hurried once more into the living room. She set
the water down, and then knelt in front of Usagi, reaching out to put a feather light touch on her hands.
"Usagi?" she spoke softly, hoping not to startle the smaller woman, "Usagi- chan? What's the matter?"
She lifted her hands and replaced them upon Usagi's shoulders, gripping them slightly tighter. "Usagi?"
she said her name again, more firmly this time, searching her eyes for an answer or clue. "Usagi?"
To slowly for her peace of mind Usagi's eyes cleared, and focused on Seiya. She spoke in a whisper,
"Mamoru came, and I let him in. He wanted us to have Chibi-Usa… I told him that he'd have to sign a
contract, agree to all the conditions I would set, and be a sperm donor, that I wouldn't have sex or a
romantic relationship with him. What will I do if he decides to actually do this? I'll… I'll have to spend time
with him, for her sake…"
Seiya rose from her kneeling position and moved to sit beside Usagi, pulling her over in a hug. "Hey now,
do you really think we'd let him harm you? You're senshi are quite capable you know, and can deal with
him. We'll always be with you when you need to be with him, and he'll behave. And when Chibi-Usa is
here, he'll behave on his own."
Usagi tilted her head to look at Seiya, "Really?"
Seiya nodded, rubbing Usagi's back lightly and smiling with all the reassurance she could muster, "Of
course."
She could feel Usagi's muscles relax then, and smiled more, "Now Usa, would you like some ice cream?"
Her query was awarded with a dazzling smile, and she laughed lightly, then stood and headed into the
kitchen to get Usagi her treat.
= = = = = = = = = = = =
He glared at himself in the mirror, playing back his conversation with Usagi again and again in his mind.
He was angry with himself for handling things so poorly, but he had to admit that after everything they'd
been through, her demands weren't so unreasonable.
A small smile began to replace his frown, and his mood began to lighten.
She didn't trust him, and had no reason at the moment to do so. He nodded to himself, silently accepting
her conditions. He would do as she wanted now, and regain her trust. Then once she trusted him again,
he'd get his way.
In the long run, Usagi was too forgiving to win this battle.
= = = = = = = = = = = =
She contemplated her past life, trying to remember everything of who she had once been, seeking
answers to who she was becoming.
Her heart was stirring once more with feelings she had thought impossible for her to ever feel again, the
tingling rush and butterflies, and quite interesting dreams, that told her, in no uncertain terms, that she
was in love. She didn't want to listen to that call… she didn't want to be in love, didn't want to open her up
her heart in that particular manner. She was certain; any romance for her was doomed to failure.
Wasn't it? She had lost Mamoru far too many times to believe that love could work out for her, and to fall
in love the was she currently was…
She combed her memory for everything she knew about loves such as she was developing, and found
little information that made her feel any better. Haruka looked too much like a guy for anyone to mind,
but Seiya…
Seiya looked far from being a guy.
But she had once been, hadn't she? As one of the Three Lights? Why couldn't….
No.
She stopped that thought before it could be completed, reminding herself that Seiya was also Sailor Star
Fighter, and meant to be a woman. Usagi couldn't try to change her, and wouldn't do so. No… she
deserved to be just who she wanted to be.
And wasn't she, Usagi, the one who embraced everything? Eternal Sailor Moon, Sailor Cosmos…
Her own foundation of power made it impossible to reject her current feelings, and turned aside any
thoughts that would make her try to change Seiya.
She would love as she always had… unbiased, with all of her heart and soul.
She would once again embrace everything.
= = = = = = = = = = = =
To Be Continued:
Sorry it took awhile to post this next chapter, and that it's a bit shorter than the other parts.
So, what'd you think?
Email: chibiraito@yahoo.com