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Reign of Cherry Blossoms
Solitary Blossom
Brushing a sleeping maidens lips
Vanishes in the wind
Chapter Four: Farwell to the Wisteria Blossoms
She felt nothing as she stared at the pale pinched face of her employer's daughter. The girl before her meant nothing to her it was that which lay within her, hidden from sight, that concerned her. She sneered at the girl. How could the Bringer of Silence exist within this pathetic girl? Why would a being so powerful chose a body that was so weak?
The girl fell to her knees, breathing unevenly, only then did she make a move to help her. Picking up the girl none to gently she took her to her room and put her in bed. Looking down at the withering form she felt disgust for the little child fill her instead of the pity anyone else would feel.
Turning she left the girl alone to call weakly for her papa. She hated the child and would be rid of her if given half a chance. But the professor needed her and she was stuck with the pathetic little thing. How she wished Hotaru Tomoe would die. Shaking her head Kaolinite went below stairs to help the professor in his lab.
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Usagi bit her lip as she glanced discreetly around the class room. She noted several glares towards the back of the room where Kado sat. 'Poor guy must be terrified.' She thought clenching her fists at the sudden anger that coursed through her. 'He doesn't deserve this.' She thought vehemently, tears gathered in her eyes. 'It isn't fair!'
"Is something wrong Minamino-san?" A voice asked.
Blinking in confusion Usagi looked up at her teacher. Blushing when she realized she was glaring intently at her desk she unclenched her fists and put her hands in her lap. Looking at the teacher in embarrassment. "It is nothing important Yurinoki-sensei." She said.
The elderly woman nodded slowly. "If you say so Minamino-san." She said unconvinced. She'd seen the tears in the girl's eyes but if Hikari Minamino didn't wish to speak of it she was certainly not going to force the girl to do so in front of the class. Turning on her heal she said. "Takeuchi-san would you read for us please?"
Usagi slumped in her chair and stared blankly at the history book in front of her. The voice of her fellow student was pushed into the back ground as she tried to figure out away to save Kado from another beating.
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Hotaru stared out her window at the small garden outside. Her pale thin hand was pressed against the sun warmed window. She longed to be out there and enjoy the day as every other person her age did without the worry of collapsing or becoming sick. Tears gathered in her eyes, burning them. In her isolation she had no one, not even her father or the cruel emotionless woman who worked for him. She had no friends at her school. They were all to afraid of her to even get near her but then, she was afraid of herself too. She couldn't blame them, not really.
Wiping away a tear that had escaped she turned her back to the window and stared at her room, not really seeing it. 'I wish I had a friend who could understand me and not fear me. I feel so alone.' She thought.
Closing her eyes she let herself enjoy the warmth of the sun on her back. She wrapped her arms around herself for comfort. The tears came now, freely and uncontrolled as sobs shook her small frame. Curling up on the floor when she felt her knees start to give she stayed there till she drifted of to sleep, alone and uncared for. Crying for companionship.
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The ancient guardian of time watched over the Prince of Earth with a small frown on her face. Since the death of their princess he had lived in despair and drowning in guilt at what he had caused through his selfish actions. She yearned to comfort him, to kiss away his tears and hold him close.
Biting her lip at her own traitorous thoughts she ordered his image to vanish from her view. How could her heart still long for him after so many years, knowing they could never be? Bowing her head she gathered her iron will around her like a cloak, filling herself with determination. She had to return the princess her memories and insure that the princess and the prince were once again together. For the future, that is what she had to do.
"For the crystal utopia that this world will become...for the child that will be born." She reminded herself. She smiled at the thought of the little pink haired child that she had loved as she own. Rini...how that girl had brought her such happiness and had relieved her of so much sadness. She loved the child as if she were her own.
Tears gathered in her eyes, bitter tears brought by envy. The Moon Princess had the heart of the man Pluto loved and the child that she wished was her own. Again she beat back her treacherous feelings and thoughts. A small voice inside of her cried out, 'It isn't fair!'. She paid it no mind. She had a duty and she would not fail in that duty.
'But if the princess is not awakened then the her incarnation would come to love another. And you could love Endymion freely.' The little voice whispered. 'She'll be happier free of destiny and with another as her lover and you can be happy with the Prince.' It was so tempting.
But she lived by duty and could not do as the voice suggested. The princess would be awakened, by her hand if need be, and the future of Crystal Tokyo would become a reality. She would not give in to temptation. Ever.
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Usagi raced towards Kado's departing form as she left school for the day. She had to talk to him, she just had to. He was suffering because of her and there was nothing she could do to help him. He had started to pick up his pace as she neared but he wasn't fast enough to out run her. She was determined to speak with him and she would talk to him even if she had to tie him up and gag him just to get him to listen to her for a moment.
"Kado, please let me talk to you!" She cried desperately. He continued on, jogging down the street as she finally caught up to him. "Let's stop and talk, pleeeeeeeaaaaassssssssseeeeeeee!" She begged him.
He shook his head. "I-I'm ru-ruining your r-reputation as it is, M-m-minamino-sama." He said.
"Wha...gak!" Before she could finish her sentence she tripped and fell forward. Arms caught her and held her up before she could do a face plant on the sidewalk. Blinking in surprise she looked up at Kado who looked down at her in worry.
"Minamino-sama are you all right?" He asked helping her straighten up, stutter gone as concern for the petite girl filled him.
Usagi beamed at him. "Fine thanks to you!" She said happily.
Kado blushed and looked at his feet. "I-it was n-nothing M-m-minamino-sama." He said bashfully.
"I told you to call me Usa-chan!" She chided, wiggling her finger at him.
He smiled at her and then frowned. "Please, M-m-mina...Usa-chan...you shouldn't b-be seen with m-me." He told her.
Usagi shrugged. "Who says? Society?" Usagi snorted uncharacteristically and crossed her hands over her chest. "No one can tell me who I should be friends with and who I must avoid." She told him sternly. She smiled then and dropped her arms to her sides. "Let people think what they wish." She said. "I just don't want to lose my friend over what a bunch of fools think."
Kado bowed his head. "Usagi...Usa-chan." He said. "I-I'm t-t-transfering t-t-t-to another sch-school."
Usagi remained silent as she looked at him sadly. He slowly raised his head to look at her. She was beautiful standing there, cheeks flushed from her run to catch him, her clothing and hair still perfect. She was the epitome of feminine beauty in his eyes with a heart as beautiful as the rest of her.
Before he knew what he was doing he grabbed her and brought her close. She looked at him stunned at his actions. He kissed her then, shocking her further. For the short time that it lasted he was in a state of bliss but soon he pulled away from her and ran...ran from her so he didn't have to see the look of disgust that was surly on her face.
Usagi watched him go still stunned by his bold kiss. Her hand came to her lips as she watched his vanishing form. 'My...first kiss.' She thought in a daze.
"Are you alright Usa?" A well-known voice inquired.
She looked up at her big brother still in a daze. "I never knew he felt that way..." She said more to herself then to him, her voice sounded so faint in her ears.
Shuiichi put a hand on her shoulder, a gentle smile on his face. "Let's go home Usa." He said, steering her in the direction of their home.
'Oh, Kado.' Usagi thought sadly. 'My poor friend...'
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The soldier of Neptune watched with sadness as the boy gave a kiss to her princess. Beside her the soldier of Uranus wore a wide smile. "Aw...our hime's first kiss." She cooed.
The aqua haired female rolled her eyes at her lovers remark. "She's hurting inside, baka." She scolded her companion.
The manly woman winced and looked at her apologetically. "I know but soon she'll be with that prince of hers...if those incompetent Inners ever awaken her." She said.
Michiru sighed and leaned against Haruka. "Yes, that's true but it does not stop the pain she feels now." She said.
"There is nothing we can do." Haruka reminded her.
"I know." Michiru replied.
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Usagi stared up at the star filled sky, enjoying the warm summer breeze against her skin. As a star streaked across the sky she smiled. "Should I make a wish?" She asked herself. Closing her eyes she said. "I wish I could find a friend who wont leave me. A real friend." She said softly. She thought sadly on Kado and the kiss he had given her. She cared for him, yes. As a friend, though. 'Poor poor Kado. If I could ease your pain I would.' She thought despondently.
"What are you thinking?" Her mother asked.
"About a friend." Usagi answered turning to look at her mother. "He kissed me today." She told the older woman.
Shiori smiled. "Do you like him as more then a friend, musume?" She asked.
Usagi shook her head. "No but he was the only real friend I had. He left and I don't think I'll ever see him again." She said sadly.
"You'll find another friend, Usagi." Shiori said softly.
Usagi smiled at her mother. "Thank you." Shiori smiled at her and wished her goodnight before leaving her to her own thoughts.
'I hope you're right Okaasan. I'm so lonely.' She thought, as she looked up at the moonless sky. She loved nights like this, for without the cold moon's light hiding them jealously, the stars were clearer and brighter then before.
Please Review, it gives me a reason to continue.
Note: On the title of this chapter Kado's last name, Fujishima, means Wisteria Island. *Shrugs* Just thought you might be curious.
Reign of Cherry Blossoms
Solitary Blossom
Brushing a sleeping maidens lips
Vanishes in the wind
Chapter Four: Farwell to the Wisteria Blossoms
She felt nothing as she stared at the pale pinched face of her employer's daughter. The girl before her meant nothing to her it was that which lay within her, hidden from sight, that concerned her. She sneered at the girl. How could the Bringer of Silence exist within this pathetic girl? Why would a being so powerful chose a body that was so weak?
The girl fell to her knees, breathing unevenly, only then did she make a move to help her. Picking up the girl none to gently she took her to her room and put her in bed. Looking down at the withering form she felt disgust for the little child fill her instead of the pity anyone else would feel.
Turning she left the girl alone to call weakly for her papa. She hated the child and would be rid of her if given half a chance. But the professor needed her and she was stuck with the pathetic little thing. How she wished Hotaru Tomoe would die. Shaking her head Kaolinite went below stairs to help the professor in his lab.
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Usagi bit her lip as she glanced discreetly around the class room. She noted several glares towards the back of the room where Kado sat. 'Poor guy must be terrified.' She thought clenching her fists at the sudden anger that coursed through her. 'He doesn't deserve this.' She thought vehemently, tears gathered in her eyes. 'It isn't fair!'
"Is something wrong Minamino-san?" A voice asked.
Blinking in confusion Usagi looked up at her teacher. Blushing when she realized she was glaring intently at her desk she unclenched her fists and put her hands in her lap. Looking at the teacher in embarrassment. "It is nothing important Yurinoki-sensei." She said.
The elderly woman nodded slowly. "If you say so Minamino-san." She said unconvinced. She'd seen the tears in the girl's eyes but if Hikari Minamino didn't wish to speak of it she was certainly not going to force the girl to do so in front of the class. Turning on her heal she said. "Takeuchi-san would you read for us please?"
Usagi slumped in her chair and stared blankly at the history book in front of her. The voice of her fellow student was pushed into the back ground as she tried to figure out away to save Kado from another beating.
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Hotaru stared out her window at the small garden outside. Her pale thin hand was pressed against the sun warmed window. She longed to be out there and enjoy the day as every other person her age did without the worry of collapsing or becoming sick. Tears gathered in her eyes, burning them. In her isolation she had no one, not even her father or the cruel emotionless woman who worked for him. She had no friends at her school. They were all to afraid of her to even get near her but then, she was afraid of herself too. She couldn't blame them, not really.
Wiping away a tear that had escaped she turned her back to the window and stared at her room, not really seeing it. 'I wish I had a friend who could understand me and not fear me. I feel so alone.' She thought.
Closing her eyes she let herself enjoy the warmth of the sun on her back. She wrapped her arms around herself for comfort. The tears came now, freely and uncontrolled as sobs shook her small frame. Curling up on the floor when she felt her knees start to give she stayed there till she drifted of to sleep, alone and uncared for. Crying for companionship.
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The ancient guardian of time watched over the Prince of Earth with a small frown on her face. Since the death of their princess he had lived in despair and drowning in guilt at what he had caused through his selfish actions. She yearned to comfort him, to kiss away his tears and hold him close.
Biting her lip at her own traitorous thoughts she ordered his image to vanish from her view. How could her heart still long for him after so many years, knowing they could never be? Bowing her head she gathered her iron will around her like a cloak, filling herself with determination. She had to return the princess her memories and insure that the princess and the prince were once again together. For the future, that is what she had to do.
"For the crystal utopia that this world will become...for the child that will be born." She reminded herself. She smiled at the thought of the little pink haired child that she had loved as she own. Rini...how that girl had brought her such happiness and had relieved her of so much sadness. She loved the child as if she were her own.
Tears gathered in her eyes, bitter tears brought by envy. The Moon Princess had the heart of the man Pluto loved and the child that she wished was her own. Again she beat back her treacherous feelings and thoughts. A small voice inside of her cried out, 'It isn't fair!'. She paid it no mind. She had a duty and she would not fail in that duty.
'But if the princess is not awakened then the her incarnation would come to love another. And you could love Endymion freely.' The little voice whispered. 'She'll be happier free of destiny and with another as her lover and you can be happy with the Prince.' It was so tempting.
But she lived by duty and could not do as the voice suggested. The princess would be awakened, by her hand if need be, and the future of Crystal Tokyo would become a reality. She would not give in to temptation. Ever.
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Usagi raced towards Kado's departing form as she left school for the day. She had to talk to him, she just had to. He was suffering because of her and there was nothing she could do to help him. He had started to pick up his pace as she neared but he wasn't fast enough to out run her. She was determined to speak with him and she would talk to him even if she had to tie him up and gag him just to get him to listen to her for a moment.
"Kado, please let me talk to you!" She cried desperately. He continued on, jogging down the street as she finally caught up to him. "Let's stop and talk, pleeeeeeeaaaaassssssssseeeeeeee!" She begged him.
He shook his head. "I-I'm ru-ruining your r-reputation as it is, M-m-minamino-sama." He said.
"Wha...gak!" Before she could finish her sentence she tripped and fell forward. Arms caught her and held her up before she could do a face plant on the sidewalk. Blinking in surprise she looked up at Kado who looked down at her in worry.
"Minamino-sama are you all right?" He asked helping her straighten up, stutter gone as concern for the petite girl filled him.
Usagi beamed at him. "Fine thanks to you!" She said happily.
Kado blushed and looked at his feet. "I-it was n-nothing M-m-minamino-sama." He said bashfully.
"I told you to call me Usa-chan!" She chided, wiggling her finger at him.
He smiled at her and then frowned. "Please, M-m-mina...Usa-chan...you shouldn't b-be seen with m-me." He told her.
Usagi shrugged. "Who says? Society?" Usagi snorted uncharacteristically and crossed her hands over her chest. "No one can tell me who I should be friends with and who I must avoid." She told him sternly. She smiled then and dropped her arms to her sides. "Let people think what they wish." She said. "I just don't want to lose my friend over what a bunch of fools think."
Kado bowed his head. "Usagi...Usa-chan." He said. "I-I'm t-t-transfering t-t-t-to another sch-school."
Usagi remained silent as she looked at him sadly. He slowly raised his head to look at her. She was beautiful standing there, cheeks flushed from her run to catch him, her clothing and hair still perfect. She was the epitome of feminine beauty in his eyes with a heart as beautiful as the rest of her.
Before he knew what he was doing he grabbed her and brought her close. She looked at him stunned at his actions. He kissed her then, shocking her further. For the short time that it lasted he was in a state of bliss but soon he pulled away from her and ran...ran from her so he didn't have to see the look of disgust that was surly on her face.
Usagi watched him go still stunned by his bold kiss. Her hand came to her lips as she watched his vanishing form. 'My...first kiss.' She thought in a daze.
"Are you alright Usa?" A well-known voice inquired.
She looked up at her big brother still in a daze. "I never knew he felt that way..." She said more to herself then to him, her voice sounded so faint in her ears.
Shuiichi put a hand on her shoulder, a gentle smile on his face. "Let's go home Usa." He said, steering her in the direction of their home.
'Oh, Kado.' Usagi thought sadly. 'My poor friend...'
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The soldier of Neptune watched with sadness as the boy gave a kiss to her princess. Beside her the soldier of Uranus wore a wide smile. "Aw...our hime's first kiss." She cooed.
The aqua haired female rolled her eyes at her lovers remark. "She's hurting inside, baka." She scolded her companion.
The manly woman winced and looked at her apologetically. "I know but soon she'll be with that prince of hers...if those incompetent Inners ever awaken her." She said.
Michiru sighed and leaned against Haruka. "Yes, that's true but it does not stop the pain she feels now." She said.
"There is nothing we can do." Haruka reminded her.
"I know." Michiru replied.
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Usagi stared up at the star filled sky, enjoying the warm summer breeze against her skin. As a star streaked across the sky she smiled. "Should I make a wish?" She asked herself. Closing her eyes she said. "I wish I could find a friend who wont leave me. A real friend." She said softly. She thought sadly on Kado and the kiss he had given her. She cared for him, yes. As a friend, though. 'Poor poor Kado. If I could ease your pain I would.' She thought despondently.
"What are you thinking?" Her mother asked.
"About a friend." Usagi answered turning to look at her mother. "He kissed me today." She told the older woman.
Shiori smiled. "Do you like him as more then a friend, musume?" She asked.
Usagi shook her head. "No but he was the only real friend I had. He left and I don't think I'll ever see him again." She said sadly.
"You'll find another friend, Usagi." Shiori said softly.
Usagi smiled at her mother. "Thank you." Shiori smiled at her and wished her goodnight before leaving her to her own thoughts.
'I hope you're right Okaasan. I'm so lonely.' She thought, as she looked up at the moonless sky. She loved nights like this, for without the cold moon's light hiding them jealously, the stars were clearer and brighter then before.
Please Review, it gives me a reason to continue.
Note: On the title of this chapter Kado's last name, Fujishima, means Wisteria Island. *Shrugs* Just thought you might be curious.