By Lady_Allure (Allure_Chan)
Note: Gomen ne it took me so long to give you this chapter Imuoto-chan, I've been so out of sync in my writing lately, and I did write this chapter before, but for some reason, my disk erased it, and I had to rewrite the whole chapter. I hope no one has forgotten me, I'm still writing. Enjoy!
Chapter 4: A Permanent Princess?
"Nani!" Usagi backed slowly against the wall, as far from the gun as she could get, fear causing her stomach to tighten. The red head stared at her with no mercy, coming even closer, until the gun was pointed right on Usagi's head.
"What are you doing here?" The woman demanded.
Usagi was at a loss for words. True she had faced many adversaries before, but never to a shotgun. "I was looking for Omi-kun." She gulped, glancing helplessly at the four guys, and back at the woman.
Manx frowned, unconvinced. "Really, why do I doubt that?" She sarcastically remarked.
Usagi closed her eyes, forgetting that everyone was in the room, only aware of the fear she felt at that very moment. "Please believe me." She whispered, afraid to open her eyes, knowing the woman didn't trust her at all. It was times like this she could not control her emotions, something she should have learned, especially when it came to keeping her identity a secret. She could feel her fear building up, and she could not stop it.
Manx blinked, unsure of what to make of the light coming from the blond haired girl's forehead. It wasn't there a moment ago. She took a closer look, only to be thrown to the ground by a force. "Nande?" She looked up at the girl. How strange that she now wore a white gown, with a crescent moon glowing on her forehead. "What is she?" She nearly shouted, shocked.
Omi gasped. "Sugoi." His eyes flicked at the sight of her, she was even more beautiful.
Yohji raised his eyebrows, clearly thinking the same thing as Omi, except he kept his comments to himself. While Ken stood there speechless, more confused than anything. As for Aya, his face held no expression, for he masked his astonishment well.
"Who are you?" Omi asked.
The girl looked away. "Serenity-hime." She answered.
"You mean Kaguya-hime?" Yohji asked, assuming.
Serenity giggled. "Not really."
Manx slowly got to her feet, still stunned by the girl. "This makes no sense." She said, folding her arms.
Yohji smiled despite being surprised. "It makes perfect sense." He joked. "She's a princess, my princess."
"Be serious." Ken scowled at him. Serenity blushed, unsure of what to say next. "This is no time to be silly."
"Who and what are you?" Aya said finally, demanding an answer.
The princess glanced at him then at the floor. "I've told you."
"That's not good enough, I don't believe you."
The room went silent for a moment, everyone staring at her, with a millions questions to be sure. She seemed intimidated by it, but said nothing, only keeping her eyes closed. No one was supposed to know her secret, now there was nothing she could do to change what had happened. "I can't tell you anymore than that."
Aya glared at her. "You are not leaving this room until you talk." He stated in a harsh voice before going back up the winding staircase, with Manx and Ken following him.
Yohji lit a cigarette, leaning against a nearby wall. "That was very stupid." He told her. "Aya is not one to mess with, if I were you, I'd start talking."
"Stop it Yohji-kun." Omi scolded his teammate. "Can't you see that it's making her uncomfortable?"
Yohji shrugged, blowing out a stream of smoke. "Well Tenshi, if you insist on being difficult, that's your problem, not mine." He glanced at her briefly, and then walked up the stairs himself.
Usagi blinked back tears, that was a very mean thing for Yohji to say. "Baka." She said under her breath.
Omi approached her, his eyes soft. "Don't mind them; Aya and Yohji are like that sometimes."
She nodded. "Hai."
"I'm not going to force you, but I'd like to know more about you." Omi smiled.
Usagi looked at him, searching, he was truly curious; she could see it in his eyes. "Alright, I'll tell you, but promise me you won't tell the others. I'll tell them eventually." She said, taking a seat on a nearby sofa.
"You have my word." Omi promised, seating himself on the floor, facing her.
A few minutes later………..
"So that's who you really are." Omi blinked.
"Hai."
The young assassin stood up, running a hand through his hair. "That explains a lot."
Usagi sighed. "Now what do you see."
"Clearly." Omi nodded. "I'll go try to knock some sense into Aya; maybe he won't be so stubborn then."
Usagi laughed lightly. "Saa."
"Stay here." Omi reminded her before leaving her.
Yohji smiled, lighting another cigarette. "Unreal." He said to himself, after eavesdropping on the whole conversation.
Once she was alone, Usagi took out her broach, saying the words that would return her to her normal form, except nothing happened, no matter how many times she repeated the words. She lost count after trying for over an hour, confused as to why it wasn't working. "Dooshite?" She whispered as she clutched the broach to her chest. She gasped a moment later, her cheeks flushed. Yohji was the reason, and what they had done. She was bound to him, now she was Serenity forever. "What have I done?" She hugged her knees to her chest, sighing.
::Fin::