Promise Moon, Moon Promise

Author: Celestial DreamBlaze

A Sailor Moon/Fushigi Yugi Fic

Chapter 05: Pondering

Disclaimer: Tired of saying this. Characters but Riyuu will never belong to me. Will stay that way through whole fic unless some miracle occurs. ^.~

Enjoy

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Mugen Administration Building:

He watched the girl leave. Usagi was a contradiction to the files she was reported to be. Usagi was confident, her file said she lacked that, especially in academics. That was why he gave her the benefit of the doubt. It surprised him that it had taken her less than two hours. The smartest person to ever grace Mugen couldn't manage to do that. Not when that person was an obsessed perfectionist and wanted everything correct, at least, in that respect, Usagi's file was partly correct, she seemed laid back.

Riyuu went to correct her test, thoroughly curious to what her grade was. She seemed nice, he thought, as he waited for the correcting machine to process her test. Her smile had seemed to light up the stuffy office he was forced to work in. Only Kami knew how claustrophobic he could get.

The results came and Riyuu was shocked to find out the grade, though her files did seem incorrect, he wasn't expecting her to pass, especially when she didn't study, much less get an excellent score. Fifty more points and it would have been perfect.

Interesting.

Her files were definitely incorrect, and he would find joy in finding who she truly was.

(Note: Want Riyuu-kun to be her match up? I've only asked what crossover it should be with. I haven't decided yet if Usagi will stay with Mamoru. Tell me now whom you want her to be paired with. Anyone from the SM universe, Riyuu, or FY.)

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Tsukino Household:

The Tsukino's got home. Usagi still embarrassed. She couldn't believe her father's behavior. Especially when it was Riyuu, her prospective superior! (Hint hint: I could make it that way or I could make it a crush. ^.~)

Parents were weird.

Munching on a cookie, she wondered aloud. "Do you think I passed?"

Her mother had been fiddling in the kitchen, preparing for supper, answered, "Of course Sweetheart. You're my daughter after all."

Usagi rolled her eyes as she saw her mother swell with pride. It was only a test, she knew very well they didn't think she'd pass and gave the pretense she would.

It didn't matter. She could always work as an intern.

"…We're proud of you. You acted so mature, handling it so business like, and I have no doubt in my mind that you passed."

Usagi smiled, her mother was so encouraging sometimes. She loved Ikuko. Her father too, even if he was weird.

"Mama… I'm gonna go to the arcade okay? I'll be back for dinner."

Time to see Toki…

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Juuban Koukou:

Makoto angrily attacked her bento (those cute little packed box filled with yummy food), muttering expletives under her breath. She glared at the newcomer, sorely wanting to punch her lights out. She looked at Ami and stared a bit dumbfounded. How could Ami read a book? How could she study after what happened? She thought disgusted. What was worst was that Yakusoku, she sneered at the name, now attended their school and where else would she sit but at Usagi's desk? The imposter wanted to take away everything Usagi had. She growled, Haruna-sensei didn't even seem to care. Didn't even care when Usagi didn't show up.

She remembered the day she met Usa, the day she had stopped fighting unjustly. She sighed, a bit reminiscent and sad as she gazed down at her bento. Usagi had come up to her and begged her food, complimenting her techniques and gazing at admiration at her. That had meant so much, having someone look up to you.

It was lunch and she had been forced to eat with Yakusoku with the insistence, more like bodily force, of Ami. She stared, no longer giving the pretense she was hungry, she had lost her appetite the moment she gazed at Yakusoku. It was strange, Makoto thought. The group was so quiet, no one talked, not even chatterbox Mina who gossiped incessantly at her arrival. That is, when Usagi was around.

Ami sighed, a bit worried and a bit hopelessly. Usagi hadn't showed up in school and she was worried. Was Usagi all right? Just because Usagi was no longer part of the senshi or was the princess, she would not discredit Usagi as being her first true friend. Only Usa would hold that honor. The reverence Usagi had displayed when Ami had announced she studied. Usagi had looked on with awe, which she had managed to find behind the horror. Then Usagi had, determinedly; drag her to the sites in Minato-ku. Those were fond memories and she would never forget them and hoped they would continue on. She sincerely hoped there'd be no complications between Yakusoku and Usagi. Ami frowned at the thought of the repercussions that would arrive once Usagi returned to school and Yakusoku sitting in her seat.

Again, the blue haired girl sighed, she had hoped Mina would dissolve the silence with her appearance and talking nature, but it appeared that the silence, and strain, seemed to strengthen. They had to be reasonable, give Yakusoku the benefit of the doubt. Sure Ami did have misgivings about Yakusoku being the princess, felt it with a tug of her heart, but the evidence. The evidence and truth could not be discounted no matter who's feelings were hurt. The future was at stake.

Though, when I took up being the Mercurial Senshi it was only because of Usagi's friendship that I did it. I had sensed she felt disturbed in being alone. I was determined to help her all I could as she had been determined to befriend me. That resolve had strengthened at the truth, that Usagi was our Moon Princess. The one I gave my heart and allegiance to. But now… I don't know…

This was going to be a long day.

The, not so bubbly, blonde met her friends under the pine tree at lunch. Today was not a good day. Usagi's heartbreak played over repeatedly in her mind. It did not help with the guilt that she had allowed this to happen, not when something she felt in herself tug so righteously towards Usagi.

Mina stopped, a couple feet away from the group and frowned. What was Yakusoku doing here? Slowly, she approached the quiet group and decided to behave likewise. It just wasn't right without Usagi here, not without her friend who responded enthusiastically with her, wanting to share Mina's joy. It was funny she thought, Usagi had a habit of pleasing those around her, going out of her way to make people happy.

Why? Why couldn't have Usagi be the true princess? Why couldn't the princess be the one who so greatly admired her? Even to this day Usagi's eyes shone with appreciation for all she had sacrificed. She remembered being sad one day, sad she couldn't pursue her career in acting when being the senshi of Venus took too much of her time and energy?

~Flashback~

Mina-chan… What's wrong." Spoke the equally solemn blonde, concerned over her friend.

"Nothing Usa-chan. Nothing."

"Pooh." She went over to the morose Mina and wrapped her arms around her. "Doushite?"

Mina tried to give her customary sunny smile. "Iie. I'm all right."

She could feel Usagi hug her more tightly, whispering, "Mina-chan, I'll always be here. Don't let things that bother you get in the way. Reach head on and fight for what you want. It'll be worth it. Worth knowing you tried to attain something you want badly."

Usagi's statement struck a chord in Mina, not because it was true but because there was a twinge of sorrow in Usagi's voice. Like she felt it true too. Wanting to take away her idols sadness, she exclaimed. "All right! I'll march right over to Artemis and demand I be able to continue my acting career."

Usagi smiled enthusiastically, getting into the spirit. "Yes. You will and you'll win against Artemis."

Mina then remembered Usagi and her loyalties, she thought for a while then said, "slowly of course. There is still the evil and I have to protect you."

Usagi's eyes dimmed, disappointed at Mina's last remark and her teasing.

~End Flashback~

She did continue to be Sailor V. The company willing to go to Japan saying it would be a boost in rating with a new country to fight in.

Mina frowned, why did Usagi seem to dislike protecting her? Everyone protected each other and just because the one they wanted to protect most happened to be the princess so be it. Anything for their bond, their friendship.

Then, saddened, she remembered Usagi was no longer the princess. No matter, she thought, she would continue to protect Usagi no matter what.

Guessing Yakusoku's personality, she knew Yakusoku would not tolerate Usagi continuing to be their friend. She'd know the vindictive princess would do anything in her power to prevent them from having any connections with Usagi.

Even order them to.

Yakusoku glanced at the group. She smiled sadly, her thoughts elsewhere. I guess they won't ever accept me, she thought. Good. It wouldn't do good to get attached to them or the mission will be compromised. She smiled a bit. All was going good and according to plan. Time was soon running out and she couldn't afford any type of complication. Soon. She thought, soon the moon princess would be out of the way. With that, she smiled, her eyes gleaming.

The mission would be a success.

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TA Private Academy

Rei frowned; she sensed a disturbance within the senshi. She had been busy finding Usagi's familiar energy wave but could not find it. It was like Usagi had hidden herself from Rei and that hurt. Hurt that Usagi didn't want anything to do with Rei. Rei couldn't believe how callous she had acted. How ruthless she had been when Usagi was usurped. She didn't mean to. It was just that she didn't want Usagi to be princess. Didn't want Usagi to get hurt anymore than she should have.

She wasn't dumb, she could feel it, had always felt it. Could feel the way Usagi's heart and soul would dim when anything that had to do with being a senshi or princess was brought up. How Usagi avoided that life like the plague. Rei understood the feeling. Usagi, along with the rest of the girls, were free spirits. Never one to plunge into something without just cause, and that cause had vanished.

The priestess had taken up being the Mars Senshi when the inherent need to protect Usagi had surfaced in her stubborn heart. Rei was never one to trust so easily, when she knew she could get hurt.

Like how her father had left her.

She hated the feeling of loneliness, it was worse than vulnerability and she felt Usagi was lonely when she was in Senshi mode. It didn't matter that leaving her heart in the open was at stake, she would risk it, it was right. It was then that Rei had sacrificed selfish thoughts and decided to be lonely with Usagi.

It was the most fulfilling thing she'd ever done.

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Crown Arcade:

Usagi sat bored. Sipping her shake despite its empty contents, she wondered what the girls were doing. School would almost be over and she hoped, and feared, they'd come to the Arcade. It didn't matter that they weren't friends anymore. Didn't mattered they were strangers, as long as Usagi could keep her eye on them. That was all that mattered.

Who cared about loneliness?

She shook her head piteously; it was so obvious she missed them. Missed Rei's fiery attitude, Mako's insistence, Ami's quiet encouragement and Mina's bubbly demeanor, why did all this have to happen? Life had been okay, until Yakusoku came along. Then enemies had come and now, now, she had to find a way where she could continue to work along side the girls. In disguise.

Her contemplation broke as the hordes of teens entered the ever popular after high school hang out. Usagi looked over the throngs in hopes of seeing a familiar head. Stop it Usa! You can't look for them. Yakusoku hates you and she won't allow you to take her friends.

Forcing her attention away from the door, she twirled her filled milkshake. Wasn't this empty? She looked up into the twinkling eyes of Motoki.

Thank you

She thought, For all that you've done and all that you will do. I'm glad to see you again brother.

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More thoughts and feelings. As you can see, Mamoru wasn't in here for I don't know whether he should still be the love of Usagi's life. Tell me now so I can fix it to a brotherly/friendly/lover mode and adjust my plot into this change.

I know this was nothing much but I wanted to get the feelings down. I didn't want to think the thoughts and emotions were rushed, hassled, or forced.

Also, it is in my belief that Usagi admires her friends in their talents. So I put it here. Hm… What is Yakusoku up to? I'm hoping you guys will guess, I plan on making her actions curious and wondering. Keep the mystery. ^.~

Next time: Arcade Drama and Acceptance

Till next time

Much love and mahaloz,

~Celestial DreamBlaze