Author Notes:
Story: A Secret No Longer Masked
Chapter: The Unearthed Secret
Rating: G
Genre: Action, Drama
Comments: Usagi meets the man, face to face, that plagued her
PLEASE REVIEW
Character Name Translations:
Usagi~ Serena
Aikan~ sadness and joy
Japanese Word Translations:
Arigatou~ Thank you
Gomen~ Sorry
Baka~ Fool, Silly, Dumb, etc. (sometimes used at the ending of someone's name)
-chan~ friend (used at the ending of someone's name)
Ja ne~ Good bye
Hai~ yes, okay, all right, etc.
Iie~ No
sama~ Is either Mr. Ms. or Mrs.// used at the ending of someone's name
san~ a term of respect, usually for an elder, used at the end of someone's name
Konichiwa~ Hello
Minna~ everyone
E-mail me at marcie@stny.rr.com with comments, suggestions, etc.
Disclaimer: Oh, you mean those funny people who created the characters, etc.? Yeah, kinda wish
I was them, but they get full credit for creating Bishougi Sailor Moon. However, this story is
mine. If you would like to BORROW anything e-mail me. Don't take, it's not nice ;)
::When there are words in these things that means ppl are thinking::
*This puts extra emphasis on certain word(s)*
"Means someone is talking, but you knew that, right?^_^"
~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~The thing to the left means a scene change.
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Usagi starred at the man, emotions running through her; joy, fear, nervousness. She couldn't
describe everything she felt. She was so confused.
The man stood several feet away. He looked at her, his eyes shining with happiness.
"Serenity, I have missed you so much."
Usagi looked at him startled. "But I don't even know you!"
He sighed, "You do know me, just not well."
She growled. "Don't play games with me! Tell me who you are!"
"Calm down. May I first tell you my story so we don't end up fighting?"
Usagi looked at him straight in the eye. "First tell me your name."
"Aikan."
"Aikan." She repeated, the word feeling familiar on her lips. "So familiar." She whispered.
Her eyes became glazed over as he started his story.
"A long time ago, when I was just a child, there were many things unknown of. This was all
before the Silver Millenium. When I was a child, I was taught of a great power. The power to
help others realize their own. Somehow, I came to possess this power. My power was very great
indeed, and many others wished for it. I was always in a constant battle. Friends turned traitor.
Many were after me. Some even killed the few friends I had. I was a lonely child. I was
forced to flee my solar system in an attempt to stay alive. I also wished not to bring harm onto
others that did show any kindness to me. My family had been murdered when I was 10." Usagi
lowered her eyes, pity filling them.
"After that, I fled. I was so sad. Anger built inside of me. All I wanted was revenge but,
thankfully, that went away with time. However, my sadness stayed. I tried to build a new life
in numerous solar systems and many planets. I could not find a place that would accept such
an odd new comer.
"Then, I came here. To this solar system. It was difficult at first, finding the right planet
to live on, but soon I found the Earth's moon. There I met a wonderful woman. I was 19 by then.
Though my sadness still lingered, most of it disappeared with her smile. Just seeing her face
would make me thrilled to be alive. We began to bond. A bondage that even to this day has not
been broken. I still love her deeply. Our love, that was what helped us survive. She was also
lonely in the beginning. Just looking for some comfort, as was I.
"We fought in many battles together, our love only strengthing. But, one day we came upon an
evil being that wanted control of what our love had created. The ginzuisho. We were stricken,
no one had ever gone to such lengths to gain control of it. We fought bravely and constantly.
My love had begun to despair, all the fighting was too much for her. We made a pact. Our final
pact of love. She became pregnant." The man's eyes danced happily in remberance.
"She was pregnant and we soon decided to marry. Those were two of the happiest days of my life.
We married and were soon accepted as the rightful king and queen of the moon with an expecting
heir. The Silver Millenium began at our acceptance to become the queen and king. The woman I
loved was the princess of the moon. Her parents had died during our fight against the one
who wanted ginzuisho so badly. That was what made her so despair so much.
"But, during the later months of my wife's pregnancy, she became gravely ill. I stayed by her
side every minute of every day. I held her hand. I comforted her. I loved her. Not sexually,
but with my heart. She knew this. She also knew that I wanted the baby she was carrying to also
survive the illness. She fought the illness. She fought it for many days. And those days soon
turned into weeks. Then, when I thought she was doomed to live with the illness until she died,
she began to get well. Slowly at first, then rapidly.
"Docters, they were a joke. They kept on claiming it wa a 'miracle'. Wrong. They were all
wrong. My wife, my love, she fought hard with me by her side. Our combined stength, overcame
the illness.
"When the day of the birthing came, she was elated. Finally, to give birth to the greatest joy
of her life. My happiness shone just as bright as hers. Together we began to raise the small
child. Our little girl. But our little girl was different from all others. She held a
special power inside of her that only I could see. This was partly from my wife's illness,
altering it slightly. But, still, it remained. Our little girl was one in a million.
"But, once again, troubles came my way. I had to leave again." Aikan looked down sadly.
"I thought I had finally found my place. I was so happy. Yet it struck again. People were
after my power. My sadness came back ten-fold. I had to leave my family. My young daughter,
she was only three." He shook his head in dismay. "My wife, the first I had loved in so many
years. I had to leave my happy life to protect my family. This time, they wouldn't be murdered.
I vowed that and I left quickly and quietly.
"I didn't return until many years later. And when I did, I returned thirteen years later on
my daughter's sixtenth birthday. I was planning on surprising her but it didn't quite work out
that way." He looked at Usagi, sadness evident in his eyes. She looked at him startled.
"What do you mean?" She whispered.
"Dead. My family was dead. Everyone was dead." She gasped. Then, suddenly, the story began to
sound familiar.
"The evil one we had been battling had gathered her minions and sent them against the Moon
Kingdom." Usagi's mind began to flow with memories as Aikan continued his story.
"The minions came upon the castle with a terrible rage. They attacked as a relentless force.
Forcing my wife to use the ginzuisho. She used it to save her court and her daughter,
Princess Serenity."
Usagi's mind whirled. She was Princess Serenity. The man knew who she was. He was married to
her mother. He created a child with her mother. He left them three years later. Usagi never
grew up with a father on the moon. This man...could he be...?
Usagi sat rigid on the bench. Confusion and denial in her eyes. She looked at the man.
Aikan gazed at his daughter. He nodded, "I am your father."
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Author's Notes:
Hey everyone! I'll have the next chapter out by tomorrow, or, if you're lucky by tonight. I
hope you guys liked this chapter. I really enjoyed writing this chapter. Did you like it?
Please review. Thanks for reading^^
Story: A Secret No Longer Masked
Chapter: The Unearthed Secret
Rating: G
Genre: Action, Drama
Comments: Usagi meets the man, face to face, that plagued her
PLEASE REVIEW
Character Name Translations:
Usagi~ Serena
Aikan~ sadness and joy
Japanese Word Translations:
Arigatou~ Thank you
Gomen~ Sorry
Baka~ Fool, Silly, Dumb, etc. (sometimes used at the ending of someone's name)
-chan~ friend (used at the ending of someone's name)
Ja ne~ Good bye
Hai~ yes, okay, all right, etc.
Iie~ No
sama~ Is either Mr. Ms. or Mrs.// used at the ending of someone's name
san~ a term of respect, usually for an elder, used at the end of someone's name
Konichiwa~ Hello
Minna~ everyone
E-mail me at marcie@stny.rr.com with comments, suggestions, etc.
Disclaimer: Oh, you mean those funny people who created the characters, etc.? Yeah, kinda wish
I was them, but they get full credit for creating Bishougi Sailor Moon. However, this story is
mine. If you would like to BORROW anything e-mail me. Don't take, it's not nice ;)
::When there are words in these things that means ppl are thinking::
*This puts extra emphasis on certain word(s)*
"Means someone is talking, but you knew that, right?^_^"
~~*~~*~~*~~*~~*~~The thing to the left means a scene change.
*****************************
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
--------------------------------------------
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*****************************
Usagi starred at the man, emotions running through her; joy, fear, nervousness. She couldn't
describe everything she felt. She was so confused.
The man stood several feet away. He looked at her, his eyes shining with happiness.
"Serenity, I have missed you so much."
Usagi looked at him startled. "But I don't even know you!"
He sighed, "You do know me, just not well."
She growled. "Don't play games with me! Tell me who you are!"
"Calm down. May I first tell you my story so we don't end up fighting?"
Usagi looked at him straight in the eye. "First tell me your name."
"Aikan."
"Aikan." She repeated, the word feeling familiar on her lips. "So familiar." She whispered.
Her eyes became glazed over as he started his story.
"A long time ago, when I was just a child, there were many things unknown of. This was all
before the Silver Millenium. When I was a child, I was taught of a great power. The power to
help others realize their own. Somehow, I came to possess this power. My power was very great
indeed, and many others wished for it. I was always in a constant battle. Friends turned traitor.
Many were after me. Some even killed the few friends I had. I was a lonely child. I was
forced to flee my solar system in an attempt to stay alive. I also wished not to bring harm onto
others that did show any kindness to me. My family had been murdered when I was 10." Usagi
lowered her eyes, pity filling them.
"After that, I fled. I was so sad. Anger built inside of me. All I wanted was revenge but,
thankfully, that went away with time. However, my sadness stayed. I tried to build a new life
in numerous solar systems and many planets. I could not find a place that would accept such
an odd new comer.
"Then, I came here. To this solar system. It was difficult at first, finding the right planet
to live on, but soon I found the Earth's moon. There I met a wonderful woman. I was 19 by then.
Though my sadness still lingered, most of it disappeared with her smile. Just seeing her face
would make me thrilled to be alive. We began to bond. A bondage that even to this day has not
been broken. I still love her deeply. Our love, that was what helped us survive. She was also
lonely in the beginning. Just looking for some comfort, as was I.
"We fought in many battles together, our love only strengthing. But, one day we came upon an
evil being that wanted control of what our love had created. The ginzuisho. We were stricken,
no one had ever gone to such lengths to gain control of it. We fought bravely and constantly.
My love had begun to despair, all the fighting was too much for her. We made a pact. Our final
pact of love. She became pregnant." The man's eyes danced happily in remberance.
"She was pregnant and we soon decided to marry. Those were two of the happiest days of my life.
We married and were soon accepted as the rightful king and queen of the moon with an expecting
heir. The Silver Millenium began at our acceptance to become the queen and king. The woman I
loved was the princess of the moon. Her parents had died during our fight against the one
who wanted ginzuisho so badly. That was what made her so despair so much.
"But, during the later months of my wife's pregnancy, she became gravely ill. I stayed by her
side every minute of every day. I held her hand. I comforted her. I loved her. Not sexually,
but with my heart. She knew this. She also knew that I wanted the baby she was carrying to also
survive the illness. She fought the illness. She fought it for many days. And those days soon
turned into weeks. Then, when I thought she was doomed to live with the illness until she died,
she began to get well. Slowly at first, then rapidly.
"Docters, they were a joke. They kept on claiming it wa a 'miracle'. Wrong. They were all
wrong. My wife, my love, she fought hard with me by her side. Our combined stength, overcame
the illness.
"When the day of the birthing came, she was elated. Finally, to give birth to the greatest joy
of her life. My happiness shone just as bright as hers. Together we began to raise the small
child. Our little girl. But our little girl was different from all others. She held a
special power inside of her that only I could see. This was partly from my wife's illness,
altering it slightly. But, still, it remained. Our little girl was one in a million.
"But, once again, troubles came my way. I had to leave again." Aikan looked down sadly.
"I thought I had finally found my place. I was so happy. Yet it struck again. People were
after my power. My sadness came back ten-fold. I had to leave my family. My young daughter,
she was only three." He shook his head in dismay. "My wife, the first I had loved in so many
years. I had to leave my happy life to protect my family. This time, they wouldn't be murdered.
I vowed that and I left quickly and quietly.
"I didn't return until many years later. And when I did, I returned thirteen years later on
my daughter's sixtenth birthday. I was planning on surprising her but it didn't quite work out
that way." He looked at Usagi, sadness evident in his eyes. She looked at him startled.
"What do you mean?" She whispered.
"Dead. My family was dead. Everyone was dead." She gasped. Then, suddenly, the story began to
sound familiar.
"The evil one we had been battling had gathered her minions and sent them against the Moon
Kingdom." Usagi's mind began to flow with memories as Aikan continued his story.
"The minions came upon the castle with a terrible rage. They attacked as a relentless force.
Forcing my wife to use the ginzuisho. She used it to save her court and her daughter,
Princess Serenity."
Usagi's mind whirled. She was Princess Serenity. The man knew who she was. He was married to
her mother. He created a child with her mother. He left them three years later. Usagi never
grew up with a father on the moon. This man...could he be...?
Usagi sat rigid on the bench. Confusion and denial in her eyes. She looked at the man.
Aikan gazed at his daughter. He nodded, "I am your father."
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Author's Notes:
Hey everyone! I'll have the next chapter out by tomorrow, or, if you're lucky by tonight. I
hope you guys liked this chapter. I really enjoyed writing this chapter. Did you like it?
Please review. Thanks for reading^^