Chapter 19

"The rainbows of life follow the storms"

Vegeta

I flew to Usagi's window and found them both laughing. It is five in the morning. The sun is about to rise. I tapped on the window. The two looked at me and started laughing even harder. This is really annoying me.
"Damn it you two open the this or I'll blast it open!" I shouted.
"Gosh Vegeta, no need to PMS" that woman said as Usagi walked over to open the damn window. I flew in and Usagi rushed over to that woman's side. They exchanged looks and giggled. I glare at them suspiciously. I should have never felt Usagi a minute alone with that woman, she must have poisoned Usagi's mind. And what the hell does PMS suppose to mean?
"What wicked things have you two been doing?" I said.
"Pink" Usagi said and the stupid Bulma fell over from laughing. I could fell my face turning red.
"Stop laughing like fools and listen to me!" I commanded. I must show them who is the man.

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Bulma

"I am taking the woman to take a look at the ship now so we can get home as soon as possible" Vegeta said.
I stopped laughing and couldn't believe my ears. Did he say 'we'? He is going back with me?
Usagi sat there silent. Her face does not show a sign of surprise. I was about to run to Vegeta and kiss that fool till suddenly, a bright light blinded us.
"Serena" said an angelic voice. It was that woman with the long green hair! "You have no need for the ship for I will guide you back. Meet me at where your ship is located at dawn"
She disappeared as she as she appeared, leaving me gasping after her.

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Vegeta

So I have exactly one more day to make my decision. I did what I thought to do, I took Usagi's hand. "Come with me" I said. I took her in my arms and flew off with her, leaving the woman gasping after us.

I flew no where yet everywhere at the same time. It didn't matter to me. I had Usagi in my arms again and that's all that mattered. She touched my cheeks and looks at me adoringly. "I love you" she whispered. "I always will"
She knew I can't say the words back. I return her feelings but I will never say the cursed words again.
I flew us to my ship. We were in each others embrace till morning.
"Usagi? Why did you say it in that way" she knows what I mean.
"Because" she said simply. "You know why"
Because she knows me. She knew what I must do. I thank her at the same time curse her for the soft hearted fool I've become.
We reached the stars together one last time. Climbing the mountains together, till dawn.

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Serena

The morning light hit my eye lids and I woke up. Vegeta is already awake. We both got out of the time machine holding hands. We both waited and watch the sun raise. I felt tears running down my cheeks.
Darien's car drove up. All the senshi's and Bulma came out. How they manage to fit, I didn't ask. Vegeta and I continued to ignore the others. I could feel Darien and Bulma's jealousy, and for once, I did not care.
Sailor Pluto showed up. She created a twirl of time. She invited Vegeta and Bulma to step in anytime. Bulma hugged Rei and thanked Darien for the ride. I walk up to her.
She took my hands and said, "Good bye Usagi. Whatever you and that nice young man's future holds, I wish you all the luck"
I kissed her cheeks and cried. She smiled and wipes my tears away. "If only I had a friend like you when I was a teenager" she said. "I hope I have a daughter, like you"
"Perhaps you could come back and visit me sometimes" I said. Thought I knew it is impossible. "And bring your son"
She nodded and cried. We hugged and she stood next to the time twirl, waiting for Vegeta. Her eyes still doubts he will join her.
Vegeta and I stared at each other. His eyes plead for me to beg him to stay.
"I'm sorr-" he began. I hushed him with my finger. I know how he hates to apologize.
"I already knew you would leave me, since I realize you love me" I said. He looks at me with confusion.
"How? Why?" he asked.
"Because you and I are so a like and yet so different. Our lives are different now. You would never abandon a child and his mother, would you?"
He was silent. Than finally, "Yes I would" he said truthfully. "Before I found you again, I was a selfish bastard"
I kissed him and whispered that I love him once again. We parted and he walked backwards slowly towards the time twirl. I try to memorize every inch of him. I watched as the black waves swallowed him and Bulma, and they both disappeared.
I cried. I cried for Vegeta, for Bulma, and for myself. I stood there for the longest time after the two left. Vegeta and I had made a great sacrifice. He gave up true love for two people who needs him, and I gave it up for the people of Tokyo.
Darien put his hand on my shoulder, letting me know he is still there for me and everything will be ok. I touched his hand to let him know I feel his comfort. I do love Darien, but first in my heart will always be Vegeta.

-The End-

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