A New Beginning
Chapter Six: A New Enemy?
Ami walked in at that moment and my mother excused herself. "How are you feeling?" She asked as she took a seat. She smiled at me and I could tell she was happy about something.
"Sore." I smiled weakly at her.
"That's to be expected after you fight a yoma, silly" She smiled at me secretly and I realized then, the Sailor Scouts are none other than my best friends.
And me? I have no clue where I fit in, in all this.
Ami seemed wary to tell me what was going on and I was surprised when she called for Luna to help her explain. The black cat popped out of her handbag and strolled onto my bed looking ever important. She sat herself down beside my legs and looked me in the eyes. It was kind of creepy. She looked back to Ami and nodded.
"You have heard of the legendary Sailor Scouts, but do you know their story?" Ami asked me. I shook my head no and she smiled. She sat down behind Luna, taking comfort in petting her. As she weaved her tale I had a sneaking suspicion she was hiding something from me. It was confirmed at the end. "But as you probably already know I have left out certain details. You had become very depressed over these happenings and tried to kill yourself. When you couldn't, you settled to just erase your own memories. Mamoru-san was a wreak."
She smiled at the memory and I felt tears well up in my eyes. I looked down at my lap and mumbled an apology. "No need to be sorry, Usagi-chan. We are just glad you are alright. The selfish part of our hearts is glad you are Sailor Moon again. It has been most difficult without you. But Usagi, we all feel that you should keep your powers dormant. You are the princess and need not fight. We shall protect you. The only time you should use your skill would be if you were attacked and needed defense. But do not come to our fights. Please Usagi-chan. Promise me that." Ami's eyes held unshed tears in them and all I could do was nod at her.
"Now then, welcome back, Serenity." My eyes widened and I looked at Luna. She seemed to be smiling! Ami laughed at my expression of shock and explained that the Sailor Scouts' advisors are indeed cats; Luna and Artimise. I should have known that day Mamoru first brought Luna over. I laughed with them. Everything seemed to be fine.
The nurse said I could go as soon as they checked over my wounds once more. I was grateful to be returning home. When I not home I found Mamoru waiting at the door. He had roses in his hand and I practically jumped out of the car. I ran over to him with a smile and he picked me up and twirled me around. You would think that we hadn't seen each other in over a year. He gave me a chaste kiss as he set me down and I smiled as my parents and little brother walked up.
"You two can stay here or you can go out. Just have fun Usa." My mom said with a smile. I saw Dads eye twitch before he went inside and I figured that was better then running to get the shotgun I've heard so much about. Shingo made a kissy face behind Mom's back before running inside after her.
I looked at Mamoru and we both headed inside. I explained to him what Ami had told me as we sat in my room. Mom had come in once to announce that dinner would be ready soon. Dinner was filled with idle chit chat and otherwise silent. It was comfortable though. Mom had made my favorite, spaghetti and meatballs. Shingo got a movie out afterwards and asked if I wanted to watch it with him. Mom and Dad were already in their room either reading or sewing. I smiled and we made out way into the living room. The movie we were going to watch was called xXx. It was from America. If Minako were here she would be drooling over this one guy. Even I had to admit he looked good and I have my Mamoru. I laughed at the thought.
"What's so funny?" Mamoru smiled at me. "I was just picturing Minako drooling all over this guy." I said between giggles. He laughed too and pulled me closer to him. The movie was over at nine and Shingo ran upstairs to get ready for bed. Mamoru had to carry me upstairs because I didn't want to wake up. If I wasn't so tired I would have laughed. Instead I just grinned as he faked almost falling down the stairs from my weight. When he reached my bed he laid me down gently and gave me a goodnight kiss. After that my subconscious claimed my mind under the illusion of sleep. Everything just seemed so ...right. I had Mamoru, a family, friends, and no bad memories worse than losing to a game of chess twenty times. Life was good. But then again bliss just seems to blow right by.