Another Life
Chapter 7
Rating: PG
Author: Moonchild DJ
E-Mail: moonchilddj@yahoo.com
Website URL: www.angelfire.com/anime4/animehime
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and Gundam Wing aren't, as much as I would
like them to be, mine. They belong to the various companies, and I
make no money off this story. I DO own the story and the plotline, so
please don't take it! *glares at the lawyer-suits behind her* There,
better? Can I have my own Heero now? *lawyer-suits shake their head*
Darn. Well, can't blame a fangirl for trying!!
Author's Note: Konnichiwa! ^_^ Moonchild DJ back with a brand-new
chapter to this beloved ficcie o' mine! I know it's been a while, gomen
nasai, but I hope that you all like it. Please review and tell me
whatcha think, and I'll try to keep the chapters going faster. Enjoy!
********
Japanese words:
koi-love
bakayaro-bastard(or something to that nature, lol)
doushite-why
shizukani-a command to be quiet
********
~Previously..~
The Inner Senshi have all met their mysterious dream guys and connected,
now it's Usagi and Heero's turn. Can they figure out the mystery of
their connection, why they are drawn to each other? What will happen
when they do? The future is uncertain as two worlds intertwine..
********
Usagi blushed and struggled to pull her stunned mind back to reality.
"G-gomen n-nasai, I didn't mean t-to stare," she stuttered. "It's just
odd t-to see you apart from my dreams."
Heero's eyes narrowed. "I'm in your dreams?"
"Hai. You've been haunting me for a while now. We both share a past
we've forgotten, and I guess our dreams are trying to make us remember."
"Why?"
"....I don't know." she whispered. She sighed and dipped her hand over
her heart to into the air, fingertips reaching skyward. The crescent
moon above them flashed, and the Ginzuishou Crystal appeared and settled
into her hand. She lowered her hand and peered into the jewel for
anything as to why this was happening. She didn't even know him, and by
the effort it took to find him, she knew that he wasn't of her time at
all. She saw that the girls were having similar experiences with the
other guys of their dreams, each remembering a piece of their connected
past. And it all seemed to be triggered with a simple touch.
"What is that?"
Usagi looked up to see him staring curiously at the Ginzuishou nestled
between her fingers and its reflective surface showing the girls and
the guys. She smiled faintly.
"This is the Ginzuishou Crystal. My heart and soul and life-bringer.
We're not the only ones connected by long-lost dreams, you know. My
friends and yours are also connected to each other. The Ginzuishou
tells me this."
He peered into the crystal, noting that it kept showing a touch between
two that made them remember. He glanced up into the gentle blue gaze of
his dream girl. 'Beautiful', his mind whispered, and he had to agree
with it. That long golden hair that even glimmered in the shadows
wherever...here was, the odd hairstyle that was somehow kawaii. The
light blue eyes that gave him such a calming feeling that he'd never
experienced before and made him feel..safe with her. Angelic features
that made him want to reach out and make sure she was real(though he was
kind of afraid to, considering the last time he tried to do that, she
had been ghost-like and his hand had slid right through her!), and
really with him.
He was sure the wings of a tenshi were there, invisible, along her
back..she was slim, petite, but he could see strength and strong will
in her eyes. Why would an innocent, beautiful girl like her be
connected with him, of all people? He had seen the ring on her finger
and knew its meaning. Some lucky man had the good fortune of having this
tenshi for a fiancee..so then why was she not connected to that man?
Why him?
Usagi, blushing, could see his emotions racing across his face like
quicksilver, no longer such a statue, unfeeling, unmoving. He was as
attracted to her as she was to him! She could see confusion and self-
loathing mar that handsome face, and knew his emotions as if they were
her own, and sought to ease his pain.
Letting the Ginzuishou float into the air between them, she raised her
hands and cupped his face between them, closing her eyes and leaning her
moon-adorned forehead against his. She felt him stiffen in surprise,
and whispered, "Shhh. You're not alone now. I'm here."
She felt the bitter thoughts ease slowly, then, to her surprise, felt
his calloused hands curl around her own, completing the needed touch
and sweeping two souls into one. A little nagging thought followed
Usagi before the darkness shattered with the silver light they and the
moon emitted: why did she not have this kind of completion with Mamoru?
This man was almost a total stranger, and yet...she'd felt as if she'd
known him forever in any of her lives. What did this mean to her and
Mamo-chan? Could their destiny not be so permanent, after all? She
didn't know, but she had to find out why she felt so much for this man,
and was willing to go to the extremes for him as time twisted inside
out...
~Serenity grimaced as she heard her mother tease about her playfully
to..whom? Her court..and..? Her mind was so groggy as she slowly
regained consciousness, she could not focus her thoughts clearly.
Struggling to open her eyes, she managed to squint at her mother and
growl, "I heard that. I take a little nap and my dear mother is warning
newcomers!"
Her mother smiled, eyes twinkling mischieviously. Whatever was she up
to? "Better to be forewarned and forearmed against you and your court,
daughter. Young Heero and his companions could come to regret being
here."
She could feel herself blushing, but she wasn't sure if it was with
embarrassment or anger. Anger won out, and she sniffed as she pulled
herself alert. "Nonsense, Mother! We--" Wait. Did she just mention a
name and 'young'? Whatever was she talking about? She blinked, stunned,
as she suddenly registered a pair of arms around her shoulders and
waist, a strong embrace, but so gentle. Who could be holding her with
such familiarity?
She turned her head and found herself gazing into the most beautiful
pair of dark blue eyes she'd ever seen. Her eyes widened, then took in
the other features of the man who held her. Brown hair that hung into
those eyes, a stern visage, but infinitely handsome enough to be one of
those gods the Terrans paid homage to. Thin and lanky, but muscular,
she could feel his strength as she lay in his arms..but those eyes. She
could easily drown in them, so blue and deep. Wide in surprise now, and
she giggled softly at the expression, and dipped her head in greeting
shyly, digging her fingers in his cloak to block from those all-seeing
eyes her nervousness.
"So, you are one of the Earth warriors..it is an honor to meet you. I
am Serenity, Princess of the Moon Kingdom. I hope you will like it
here."
She blushed under his gaze, her speech trailing off as she saw those
eyes take in every bit of her--her hair, her face, even her white and
gold gown that was a mark of her royalty, along with the crescent moon
insignia upon her forehead. She felt his fingers tangle in her hair and
blushed furiously. He should not handle her so, but she enjoyed the
caress far too much to stop him. She pulled her faint thoughts together
and whispered, "May I ask your name, m'lord?"
The fingers stilled, and she sighed in disappointment as he snatched his
hands away, as if just remembering protocol. Did a faint blush cover his
cheeks? Her heart melted, and she gave an internal squeal. He was
*adorable*!
"Heero Yuy of the Earth Royal Guard, your Highness." he mumbled, looking
down at the ground. "Forgive my actions, they--"
Serenity reached out a hand and pressed it gently against his lips,
stilling his apology. His eyes met hers again, and she glimpsed a dark,
wicked flash in them that made her blush yet again. She hardly ever
blushed, she WAS a warrior, after all, but around this one..he was
going to be trouble.
"No apologies needed, Sir Heero, if you will forgive my transgression
of sleeping against you!" she smiled, pleased when the quiet man's
mouth quirked sideways into a crooked smile in return and he nodded and
helped her to her feet. She glanced around at her court, each beside
one of the young men she assumed to be the other Terran warriors, who
were all staring at Heero in wide-eyed disbelief. She glanced back at
Heero and cocked her head in silent askance, which made Heero chuckle
in understanding. She heard one of the warriors gasp, then a quiet
thump as another fainted.
"They're..not used to seeing me smile."
"Ah." She nodded sagely and giggled as Mina helped the brown-haired
braided one back to his feet. Her sigil flashed in a soft lunar glow as
she curtsied respectfully before Heero, her skirts whispering softly.
"If you would introduce me to your friends?"
He gave a short bow, his heart warming at the soft laugh and shy smile
just for him. "My pleasure. I think we'll get along just fine, m'lady."
"Selene willing." Queen Serenity smiled as her eyes wandered over the
couples and her daughter and Heero. Yes, things would be just fine.
Introductions made, she grinned happily, hardly restraining herself
from clapping her hands in glee. These were good men. They would do
their training well, and perhaps there would be more? Selene willing..~
******
Serenity, the once-queen of the prosperous and happy Silver Millenium,
nodded as she watched with a ghostly eye the meeting of her daughter
and the long-lost warrior. It was time. She waved her hand, and the
Ginzuishou flashed in response, then combined time..
******
Mamoru gasped as the circle of Senshi flared, a sound almost like a
sonic boom echoing in the room. He grabbed Luna and Artemis and dived
for the floor, feeling a strange energy wave pass above him. The sound
seemed to turn back on itself, swallowing the sound until all was quiet
once again. He raised his head and got to his feet, gasping at what had
happened.
The Senshi all lay on the floor, still in a rough circle in various
positions, but now the Inner Senshi and Usako laid in the arms of five
strange young men, arms around the girl they held.
A feeling of fury enveloped Mamoru at the sight of a stranger's arms
around his fiancee, and he stalked over to them and wrenched the man
away from her, collaring him by the straps of his tank top and shaking
him.
"GET AWAY FROM MY KOI, BAKAYARO!!" he shouted angrily. "YOU HAVE NO
RIGHT TO TOUCH A HAIR ON HER HEAD!"
Mamoru's scream awoke the Senshi and the boys from their stupor, and
the rest of the boys surged to their feet and grabbed Mamoru and yanked
him away from Heero before he hit him.
Usagi screamed in horror and launched herself between them, frightened
eyes filling with tears as she pushed Heero away from Mamoru's clenched
hands. "Mamoru, don't hurt him! Onegai, don't!!"
"Doushite, Usako?! He had his arms around you, and--!"
"Mamoru, shizukani! I won't allow you to hurt him!" Tears trailed down
Usagi's face, and those sad blue eyes calmed his struggling until he
breathed softly,
"Doushite?"
"Because..I love him."
********
~End Chapter 7
****
=Wanna kill me now, I bet. ^_~ Cliffies are the worst, I know, but heck,
this is a GOOD one, one of my best! Let me know whatcha think, and if
you could, when you review, please let me know if you would like to be
notified by me when my next chapter is ready to be posted. Just type in
your e-mail addy in the review, and I'll be sure to notify ya! ^_^=
Chapter 7
Rating: PG
Author: Moonchild DJ
E-Mail: moonchilddj@yahoo.com
Website URL: www.angelfire.com/anime4/animehime
Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and Gundam Wing aren't, as much as I would
like them to be, mine. They belong to the various companies, and I
make no money off this story. I DO own the story and the plotline, so
please don't take it! *glares at the lawyer-suits behind her* There,
better? Can I have my own Heero now? *lawyer-suits shake their head*
Darn. Well, can't blame a fangirl for trying!!
Author's Note: Konnichiwa! ^_^ Moonchild DJ back with a brand-new
chapter to this beloved ficcie o' mine! I know it's been a while, gomen
nasai, but I hope that you all like it. Please review and tell me
whatcha think, and I'll try to keep the chapters going faster. Enjoy!
********
Japanese words:
koi-love
bakayaro-bastard(or something to that nature, lol)
doushite-why
shizukani-a command to be quiet
********
~Previously..~
The Inner Senshi have all met their mysterious dream guys and connected,
now it's Usagi and Heero's turn. Can they figure out the mystery of
their connection, why they are drawn to each other? What will happen
when they do? The future is uncertain as two worlds intertwine..
********
Usagi blushed and struggled to pull her stunned mind back to reality.
"G-gomen n-nasai, I didn't mean t-to stare," she stuttered. "It's just
odd t-to see you apart from my dreams."
Heero's eyes narrowed. "I'm in your dreams?"
"Hai. You've been haunting me for a while now. We both share a past
we've forgotten, and I guess our dreams are trying to make us remember."
"Why?"
"....I don't know." she whispered. She sighed and dipped her hand over
her heart to into the air, fingertips reaching skyward. The crescent
moon above them flashed, and the Ginzuishou Crystal appeared and settled
into her hand. She lowered her hand and peered into the jewel for
anything as to why this was happening. She didn't even know him, and by
the effort it took to find him, she knew that he wasn't of her time at
all. She saw that the girls were having similar experiences with the
other guys of their dreams, each remembering a piece of their connected
past. And it all seemed to be triggered with a simple touch.
"What is that?"
Usagi looked up to see him staring curiously at the Ginzuishou nestled
between her fingers and its reflective surface showing the girls and
the guys. She smiled faintly.
"This is the Ginzuishou Crystal. My heart and soul and life-bringer.
We're not the only ones connected by long-lost dreams, you know. My
friends and yours are also connected to each other. The Ginzuishou
tells me this."
He peered into the crystal, noting that it kept showing a touch between
two that made them remember. He glanced up into the gentle blue gaze of
his dream girl. 'Beautiful', his mind whispered, and he had to agree
with it. That long golden hair that even glimmered in the shadows
wherever...here was, the odd hairstyle that was somehow kawaii. The
light blue eyes that gave him such a calming feeling that he'd never
experienced before and made him feel..safe with her. Angelic features
that made him want to reach out and make sure she was real(though he was
kind of afraid to, considering the last time he tried to do that, she
had been ghost-like and his hand had slid right through her!), and
really with him.
He was sure the wings of a tenshi were there, invisible, along her
back..she was slim, petite, but he could see strength and strong will
in her eyes. Why would an innocent, beautiful girl like her be
connected with him, of all people? He had seen the ring on her finger
and knew its meaning. Some lucky man had the good fortune of having this
tenshi for a fiancee..so then why was she not connected to that man?
Why him?
Usagi, blushing, could see his emotions racing across his face like
quicksilver, no longer such a statue, unfeeling, unmoving. He was as
attracted to her as she was to him! She could see confusion and self-
loathing mar that handsome face, and knew his emotions as if they were
her own, and sought to ease his pain.
Letting the Ginzuishou float into the air between them, she raised her
hands and cupped his face between them, closing her eyes and leaning her
moon-adorned forehead against his. She felt him stiffen in surprise,
and whispered, "Shhh. You're not alone now. I'm here."
She felt the bitter thoughts ease slowly, then, to her surprise, felt
his calloused hands curl around her own, completing the needed touch
and sweeping two souls into one. A little nagging thought followed
Usagi before the darkness shattered with the silver light they and the
moon emitted: why did she not have this kind of completion with Mamoru?
This man was almost a total stranger, and yet...she'd felt as if she'd
known him forever in any of her lives. What did this mean to her and
Mamo-chan? Could their destiny not be so permanent, after all? She
didn't know, but she had to find out why she felt so much for this man,
and was willing to go to the extremes for him as time twisted inside
out...
~Serenity grimaced as she heard her mother tease about her playfully
to..whom? Her court..and..? Her mind was so groggy as she slowly
regained consciousness, she could not focus her thoughts clearly.
Struggling to open her eyes, she managed to squint at her mother and
growl, "I heard that. I take a little nap and my dear mother is warning
newcomers!"
Her mother smiled, eyes twinkling mischieviously. Whatever was she up
to? "Better to be forewarned and forearmed against you and your court,
daughter. Young Heero and his companions could come to regret being
here."
She could feel herself blushing, but she wasn't sure if it was with
embarrassment or anger. Anger won out, and she sniffed as she pulled
herself alert. "Nonsense, Mother! We--" Wait. Did she just mention a
name and 'young'? Whatever was she talking about? She blinked, stunned,
as she suddenly registered a pair of arms around her shoulders and
waist, a strong embrace, but so gentle. Who could be holding her with
such familiarity?
She turned her head and found herself gazing into the most beautiful
pair of dark blue eyes she'd ever seen. Her eyes widened, then took in
the other features of the man who held her. Brown hair that hung into
those eyes, a stern visage, but infinitely handsome enough to be one of
those gods the Terrans paid homage to. Thin and lanky, but muscular,
she could feel his strength as she lay in his arms..but those eyes. She
could easily drown in them, so blue and deep. Wide in surprise now, and
she giggled softly at the expression, and dipped her head in greeting
shyly, digging her fingers in his cloak to block from those all-seeing
eyes her nervousness.
"So, you are one of the Earth warriors..it is an honor to meet you. I
am Serenity, Princess of the Moon Kingdom. I hope you will like it
here."
She blushed under his gaze, her speech trailing off as she saw those
eyes take in every bit of her--her hair, her face, even her white and
gold gown that was a mark of her royalty, along with the crescent moon
insignia upon her forehead. She felt his fingers tangle in her hair and
blushed furiously. He should not handle her so, but she enjoyed the
caress far too much to stop him. She pulled her faint thoughts together
and whispered, "May I ask your name, m'lord?"
The fingers stilled, and she sighed in disappointment as he snatched his
hands away, as if just remembering protocol. Did a faint blush cover his
cheeks? Her heart melted, and she gave an internal squeal. He was
*adorable*!
"Heero Yuy of the Earth Royal Guard, your Highness." he mumbled, looking
down at the ground. "Forgive my actions, they--"
Serenity reached out a hand and pressed it gently against his lips,
stilling his apology. His eyes met hers again, and she glimpsed a dark,
wicked flash in them that made her blush yet again. She hardly ever
blushed, she WAS a warrior, after all, but around this one..he was
going to be trouble.
"No apologies needed, Sir Heero, if you will forgive my transgression
of sleeping against you!" she smiled, pleased when the quiet man's
mouth quirked sideways into a crooked smile in return and he nodded and
helped her to her feet. She glanced around at her court, each beside
one of the young men she assumed to be the other Terran warriors, who
were all staring at Heero in wide-eyed disbelief. She glanced back at
Heero and cocked her head in silent askance, which made Heero chuckle
in understanding. She heard one of the warriors gasp, then a quiet
thump as another fainted.
"They're..not used to seeing me smile."
"Ah." She nodded sagely and giggled as Mina helped the brown-haired
braided one back to his feet. Her sigil flashed in a soft lunar glow as
she curtsied respectfully before Heero, her skirts whispering softly.
"If you would introduce me to your friends?"
He gave a short bow, his heart warming at the soft laugh and shy smile
just for him. "My pleasure. I think we'll get along just fine, m'lady."
"Selene willing." Queen Serenity smiled as her eyes wandered over the
couples and her daughter and Heero. Yes, things would be just fine.
Introductions made, she grinned happily, hardly restraining herself
from clapping her hands in glee. These were good men. They would do
their training well, and perhaps there would be more? Selene willing..~
******
Serenity, the once-queen of the prosperous and happy Silver Millenium,
nodded as she watched with a ghostly eye the meeting of her daughter
and the long-lost warrior. It was time. She waved her hand, and the
Ginzuishou flashed in response, then combined time..
******
Mamoru gasped as the circle of Senshi flared, a sound almost like a
sonic boom echoing in the room. He grabbed Luna and Artemis and dived
for the floor, feeling a strange energy wave pass above him. The sound
seemed to turn back on itself, swallowing the sound until all was quiet
once again. He raised his head and got to his feet, gasping at what had
happened.
The Senshi all lay on the floor, still in a rough circle in various
positions, but now the Inner Senshi and Usako laid in the arms of five
strange young men, arms around the girl they held.
A feeling of fury enveloped Mamoru at the sight of a stranger's arms
around his fiancee, and he stalked over to them and wrenched the man
away from her, collaring him by the straps of his tank top and shaking
him.
"GET AWAY FROM MY KOI, BAKAYARO!!" he shouted angrily. "YOU HAVE NO
RIGHT TO TOUCH A HAIR ON HER HEAD!"
Mamoru's scream awoke the Senshi and the boys from their stupor, and
the rest of the boys surged to their feet and grabbed Mamoru and yanked
him away from Heero before he hit him.
Usagi screamed in horror and launched herself between them, frightened
eyes filling with tears as she pushed Heero away from Mamoru's clenched
hands. "Mamoru, don't hurt him! Onegai, don't!!"
"Doushite, Usako?! He had his arms around you, and--!"
"Mamoru, shizukani! I won't allow you to hurt him!" Tears trailed down
Usagi's face, and those sad blue eyes calmed his struggling until he
breathed softly,
"Doushite?"
"Because..I love him."
********
~End Chapter 7
****
=Wanna kill me now, I bet. ^_~ Cliffies are the worst, I know, but heck,
this is a GOOD one, one of my best! Let me know whatcha think, and if
you could, when you review, please let me know if you would like to be
notified by me when my next chapter is ready to be posted. Just type in
your e-mail addy in the review, and I'll be sure to notify ya! ^_^=