Memories of a Summer Love
Yue sat on the top of Yukito's house thinking of the past. Little did he know, a silver haired warrior was having the same memories…
(Yue P.O.V.)
"Ah Yue! Just in time!" replied Clow Reed. "May I introduce my daughter, Serenity?"
Serenity curtsied, "It's a pleasure. Father speaks of you and Cerberus often."
I tried to bite back my shock. My master had a child? Why had he never mentioned her? "Likewise." I heard myself say.
"Anyways, father as I was saying…" the girl continued, but I didn't listen. I was too busy inspecting the girl. I had to admit, she was attractive, though she looked nothing like master.
There was a flash of bright light. When I opened my eyes, there were four girls standing in front of Clow and Serenity. They were all wearing sailor-like costumes in various colours.
(Serenity P.O.V.)
"Could you minimize the flash?" I said, irritated. "I think I'm going blind!" Minako, Makoto, Ami and Rae laughed and apologized. "Well anyways, this is my father." I gestured to the man beside me. "Father, these are my senshi. The one in the orange is Minako, blue is Ami, red is Rae and green is Makoto."
"It's nice to meet you girls," smiled Father.
"Oh and I almost forgot, that's Yue." I pointed to the winged man. Seeing the girls drooling, I cleared my throat. They all stopped staring and took my trunks out of their sub-space pockets. They were about to leave when Minako turned around.
"Now hime," she stated seriously, "you are not to use the broach unless you're in mortal danger."
"Minako!" I whined.
"Promise me Serenity!"
"Fine," as she turned around to leave, I yelled out, "and don't call me hime!!!"
They smiled waved and were gone.
"I suppose this broach is the work of your mother?" asked my still smiling father.
I sighed, "Yes, she made it for me." My stomach growled. "Can we go eat?"
"Of course." Father laughed. "Let's go!"
"What about my trunks?" I asked looking over my shoulder to where my trunks should've been but weren't.
"They're already in your room. Now, let's go eat!" replied my father.
The days of summer were quickly passing. In fact, it had been a month since the girl had arrived. Every morning Serenity would be taught magic by her father. When they were done, the girl liked nothing more than to frolic in the gardens, often accompanied by Cerberus. The two had become very good friends.
Yue on the other hand was having a hard time adjusting to the change in regiment. It seemed to him that Clow Reed was spending too much time with his daughter.
Though, as hard as he tried to ignore it, he continually found himself gazing at the girl, admiring her eyes and smile.
One day, Clow Reed summoned the three to his study. "I have urgent business in Hong Kong. I must leave immediately." He said. "Cerberus will join me while Yue watches over Serenity."
"But Master!" objected Yue, "I feel I would be of more use to you!"
"No Yue," replied Clow, "I think it would be wisest for you to stay." Yue bowed his head in defeat.
"Father, why do you have to go?" asked Serenity. "I only have another month before I must return to the moo-home." She mentally scolded herself. She wasn't supposed to mention the Moon Kingdom or the Silver Alliance.
Yue looked at her suspiciously. What was she going to say? he wondered.
Clow looked at his daughter. He knew she had almost slipped up. He also knew it was just a matter of time before her secret was out. Clow put on a mysterious smile. "Cerberus and I leave tomorrow at noon. I trust you two to keep out of mischief while I'm gone." (A.N. Yue in mischief? *_*)
"Yes father."
"Yes master."
Serenity watched her father and Cerberus disappear. She wasn't exactly thrilled to be staying with Yue, even if he was cute, mysterious and his eyes…
She shook her head, trying to rid herself of the emotions that seemed to engulf her. "So what should we do today?" Serenity asked the moon guardian. He turned his head away. The girl shrugged. "Well, if you need me I'll be in the gardens reading." She picked up her book (The Secret Garden) and headed to the gardens.
The nerve! thought Serenity. He ignored me! Like I wasn't even there!
She came up to her favourite Sakura tree. She climbed up the trunk, book in hand, snagging her dress on the branches.
If Michiru saw me now, she'd have a heart attack noted Serenity.
She found a wide branch and positioned herself on it. She opened her book, getting lost in the story. She barely noticed when she fell asleep.
Long hours passed since Clow Reed and Cerberus had left. It was beginning to grow dark and Serenity still had not returned to the house. Yue was getting worried.
Only because she's master's daughter, Yue told himself, but deep down he knew that he had grown fond of the golden haired beauty. He decided to go look for her.
As soon as he entered the gardens, he sensed her pink aura. Yue followed it to a Sakura tree. As he looked up into the branches, he caught sight of the girls in question. Yue flew up and gently placed the girl into his arms. The sight before him took his breath away.
Serenity looked so, well, serene. Like an angel, he thought. He mentally smacked himself. He couldn't think such things of his master's daughter.
The guardian flew to the house. He looked down and saw Serenity snuggling closer to him. Their aura mingled. A peace overcame him.
Yue reached her window, pulled it open, and stopped inside. As he carefully placed the sleeping girl in her bed, he felt an unknown emotion. Yue carefully brushed a piece of hair from Serenity's face and silently left.
As Serenity awoke, it took a moment for her to realize that she was in her room. How did she get there?
Yue
It was the only possible explanation. She waved her hand and her bureau doors burst open. Out flew a pink dress and it landed on the bench to her desk.
Serenity quickly fulfilled the task of getting dressed and hurried downstairs. She stopped when she reached the door to the library. A silver aura glowed inside. AS the girl cautiously entered walked into the room, she saw Yue reading a book."
"Good morning!" said Serenity brightly.
"Good morning." Said Yue flatly.
'Err…Thanks for bringing me to my room last night." Said a flushed Serenity. Yue looked at her for a moment, then went back to reading. "Why are you so mysterious?" asked Serenity a bit frustrated with her attempts at conversation
"Yue looked at her once more. "I draw my power from the moon. The moon is mysterious, therefore so am I." He said.
"That's a silly answer." Replied Serenity crossing her arms.
The moon guardian raised an eyebrow, "And why is that?"
"Because I was born on the moon and I'm no where near as mysterious as you." Replied Serenity matter-of-factly.
Surprise overcame Yue. The story of the Moon Kingdom that master tells us are true? Then that means… He trailed off when he heard a gasp from Serenity.
"Oh no!" she cried, "I wasn't supposed to tell anyone! Boy, am I going to get an earful from Rae." She looked over at Yue. "Please don't tell anyone that I'm Princess Serenity!" she pleaded. Then realizing what she had said, she smacked her hand to her forehead. Well, if he didn't know before, he does now! she thought bitterly.
"I won't tell anyone," said Yue, "but how can master be the father of the moon princess?"
"He and my mother, Queen Selenity, met about forty years ago. Father didn't know she was lunarian 'till a couple years later, when he found out mother was pregnant with me. He didn't care though. Eventually, only a few months after finding mother was pregnant, they decided it was best if mother returned to her people. They grew apart, for they were never married, but stilled remain good friends." Informed Serenity.
"That would make you around thirty-five years old." Stated Yue. "You don't look it."
"That has to do with the long life-span of all the planets' people, save earth." Responded Serenity.
"I see."
Serenity's stomach growled. "Looks like I'm hungry. See you later!" With that she skipped off in search of food. (A.N. Good 'ol Usagi.)
Dark was fast approaching as Yue approached Serenity. She was sitting on the edge of the pond, her hand gliding through the clear water. As she looked up at him, the serene girl asked, "Have you ever walked on water?"
"'It's impossible." Replied Yue.
"Is that so?" smirked Serenity. She removed her dainty white shoes and stood up. Inching her foot towards the water, she smiled. As her foot lay flat on the surface of the water, and started to put her weight on it, Yue waited for the splash, but it never came.
Serenity was gracefully walking on water.
"Would you like to join me Yue?" Serenity asked sweetly, holding out her hand to him. He looked at her sceptically, but took her delicate hand and carefully stepped onto the water. "Now this isn't so bad is it?" asked Serenity.
Yue felt the heat rise in his cheeks. Why do I feel like this? he wondered.
"Would you like to dance monsieur?" giggled Serenity. She didn't wait for his answer as she took his hand and slipped his hand around her waist. She then proceeded to place her hand in his and they started waltzing. (A.N. I hate waltzing!)
"See isn't this fun?" asked Serenity looking into Yue's purpley silver eyes (A.N. what is that colour?). They both stopped dancing.
She really is beautiful. thought Yue. His emotions took over as he looked into her innocent blue eyes. He threw caution to the wind. The moon guardian bent down and pressed his lips against hers.
The kiss was sweet and gentle, yet it sent a surge of pleasure through Yue. Serenity's lips were as soft as rose petals, and her sent was that of the garden.
Yue pulled away, ashamed that he had let his feelings get the best of him. "I'm sorry." He mumbled and turned away.
Serenity touched her lips as she recovered from the shock of being kissed… not that she hadn't enjoyed it. In fact, it was the most incredible thing she had ever felt. Looking at Yue, you could tell he was ashamed and embarrassed.
Serenity placed a hand on Yue's faraway cheek, turning his head towards her. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him again, longer this time. She felt passion surge through her. The moon princess wrapped her arms around his neck, while Yue grabbed her waist, pulling her closer. Their auras mixed together forming a purplish colour.
When the two pulled apart, Serenity smiled at him and said, "No problem." Serenity led Yue to shore, where she put on her shoes, yawned and whispered., "I think I'm tired."
Yue nodded and picked her up. The Moon Guardian unfolded his wings and flew towards the house.
Serenity sat up in bed when she felt three auras appear. She knew two of them: the blue one belonged to her father, and the golden one to Cerberus. The other aura, a red one, she did not recognize. Springing out of bed, she dressed herself in a blue dress. Nothing too fancy, but perfect for company.
The Moon Princess ran towards the staircase, slowing to a walk when she arrived. Her mother had always taught her to be lady-like and dainty.
Upon entering the lounge (where she sensed the auras), she found her father, Cerberus, Yue and an unknown woman with red hair and brown eyes. (A.N. They're brown, right?)
"Serenity, how good it is to see you!" smiled Clow Reed. "I trust you had a good time with Yue?"
Serenity blushed. "Yes father."
"Good! Now there's someone I want you to meet. This is Mizuki Kaho." He gestured to the woman. "She will be teaching you about earth."
Serenity was shocked. Her father had blurted out the secret. Then it hit her. He know I told Yue! He knew it was going to happen, so he didn't bother to keep it a secret!
"You're right!" laughed Clow.
Serenity sighed a sigh of relief. Then, realizing what he had done, she put her hands on her hips. "Don't you know it's impolite to read people's minds? Maybe I should start thinking in Lunarian. What would you do then?" she said, pretending to be angry.
Clow laughed again, and Kaho chuckled. "My dear, I apologize. You're right. It is impolite, but I assure you, there is no need to think in Lunarian," said Clow.
"Well, I could always think in Martian or Venusian or…"
"English will be fine. I promise not to read your mind. I am quite surprise you have learned so many dialects. Maybe you should teach Yue the language of the moon, considering he draws his power from it." Suggested Clow. Yue nodded.
Kaho and Cerberus tried to hide their smiles at Clow's obvious attempt at matchmaking (A.N. I can see it now: Are you a wizard, witch, sorcerer, sorceress, guardian or royalty from another planet? Are you looking for that special someone? It so, come to Clow Reed's little shack of love… LOL) It was even harder when Serenity started to blush.
"I could do that…but only if I learn how to speak Japanese and Chinese."
"Well, I happen to know those two languages very well." Said Kaho. "Though I do not know if you can learn them both in a month…"
"Maybe not, but I can learn some of one." Replied Serenity. "Plus, there's always next summer."
"True enough," said Clow, "but you assume Kaho-chan will be here next summer." Serenity bowed her head. "I guess it's good that I hired her as your governess."
Serenity's head shot up. A governess? She had never had a governess before. Sure, Setsuna had taught her about the past, her mother had taught her manners and diplomacy, but never a hired woman.
"Serenity is that alright?" asked her father.
"Yes!" answered Serenity quickly. "It's just I've never had a governess."
"I hope I don't disappoint you." Smiled Kaho.
"Oh, I'm sure you won't." said Serenity surely.
The years flew by and each summer Serenity would visit her father and learn the ways of magic and of Earth.
But the young princess had another motive for visiting earth; to see Yue. At the age of sixty (though she looked sixteen), she had fallen in love. Unfortunately for the lovesick girl, it was her last summer of learning, for Kaho-sensei was growing old.
One day, Serenity approached her father and asked, "Father why do other earthlings age quickly, but you and Kaho-sensei do not?"
Clow sighed, "Kaho and I possess very strong magical powers; I more than Kaho, hence her aging faster. Of course one day soon, I will die. I must set my affairs in order before then."
Serenity processed the information. Her father was going to die… She had never really thought about it. Then a worry hit her in the face. "What will happen to the Clow Cards?"
Clow couldn't help but smile at his daughter. It was true she had grown fond of the Cards, as they had to her. He also knew that even with a new master, they would never harm and inch of Serenity. "The future of the Cards rests with a cherry blossom."
"I see." Said Serenity thoughtfully. She then caught sight of Yue. "See you later!" she yelled while running out the door.
Every afternoon, Yue and Serenity would enjoy each other's company. It used to be the time when she would teach him lunarian, but they had completed the lessons several years before.
As the two sat under the largest Sakura tree, Serenity racked her brain for something to do. Out of the blue, an idea formed. It's perfect! she thought.
She stood up and said, "I know what we should do today!"
"And that would be…?" asked Yue.
"We should go flying!" cried Serenity happily.
"Do you expect me to carry you?" wondered Yue, arching an eyebrow.
"As a matter of fact I don't!" retorted Serenity.
"Then how do you expect to fly about this afternoon?"
"Like this!" Serenity closed her eyes, and willed her white wings to emerge from her back.
Yue watched the scene unfold. When he saw the white dove wings come out of her back, he could hardly contain his gasp of shock. "You have wings?" he asked incredulously. (A.N. When I was writing this, the only word that popped into my head was "Duh!")
"Yes, I was born with them." Replied Serenity casually. "Now let's go fly!"
It was the afternoon before Serenity was to return to the Moon Kingdom forever, and, like always, Yue and the delicate girl were together. She was sitting on his lap, head against his chest, and he was absent-mindedly stroking her hair.
"I'll miss you." Serenity said abruptly.
"I'll miss you as well." Replied Yue sadly. She was the first person to ever make him feel like he did now. The Moon Guardian felt wetness soak through his shirt. He looked down to see Serenity sobbing.
"I don't want to leave…" she choked, "I love you."
Yue was taken aback. It was the first time anyone had ever said that to him. Serenity looked up at him, waiting for him to reply.
Do I love her? he asked himself. Is this what it feels like? If it is, how can I be sure?
"Yue, do you love me?" she asked. He looked into her watery eyes. They were pleading with him.
Yue turned his head away. "I don't know."
The words hit Serenity like a slap in the face. He doesn't know if he loves me? her head screamed. She had to get away. Serenity pushed herself up and ran.
Yue let her go. As he watched the girl's back retreat, he couldn't help but feel awful.
The morning came soon enough. Serenity said a tearful good-bye to her father, Kaho-sensei and Cerberus. The then took a deep breath.
As she approached Yue, she pulled out a star shaped locket (A.N. yes it's the same one as in the anime.) and handed it to him.
"I want you to have this," she said without looking into his eyes. "I magicked it so it only plays for us. You can return it during our next meeting." She gave him a kiss on the cheek and hurried off.
In a flash of bright light, her senshi were there to take her home. "Can we do Sailor Teleport?" she asked.
"If you want to hime. It makes no difference to us." Answered Minako.
Serenity turned to her father, "Now you will see what the broach does." Clow nodded. She took out the broach and cried, "MOON PRISM POWER MAKE UP!" There was another flash of bright light, and when it died down, Serenity was standing there dressed like the other girls. "In this form, I'm know as Sailor Moon, champion of justice!" she stated.
"Your aura has grown stronger." Replied Clow.
"I know." She said. Serenity, or should I say Sailor Moon, gave her father one last hug, took the hands of Rae and Makoto. At once the girls yelled, "SAILOR TELEPORT!" and disappeared forever.
Yue placed his hand in his hands. He had long since realized that he had indeed been in love with Serenity. That woman tonight had reminded him of what he had lost. His face became wet as tears streamed down his face, something no one except Cerberus had seen him do.
Little did he know, someone was watching, and reliving the exact same memories.
A.N. *wipes a tear from her eye* I know, I know, that didn't end right. I guess you'll just have to wait for the next chapter. Here's a glimpse:
"I'd like to introduce the new teachers." Said the principal of Tomoeda elementary as three figures walked onto the stage.
Usagi watched in horror. She suddenly jumped up and screamed, "What are you guys doing here?!?!?"
'Till next time! Ja ne!
