Star Crossed
By: Lady Jam

Disclaimer: The characters are not mine I only borrow them for a while. I've also barrowed some mythological characters.

Chapter One: The Break Up

Earth: Juuban, Tokyo

A young woman with golden tresses done in two odangos, gaze up the night sky with a look of longing. The moon high above her head comforted her, as millions upon millions of stars twinkle like diamonds set upon a velvet dress.

Silvery tears run down porcelain cheeks, as silent sobs escape rose-colored lips. A single phrase hung through the silent night. "Please, come back."

"Usagi-chan?" she whirled around wiping her tears with the sleeve of her pajamas as she saw her black cat approach her. "Luna" she said & turned back again to face the sky.

As Luna reaches her princess' side she sat and began to start a conversation in hopes of comforting her beloved princess. "It's beautiful isn't it?" she started. Usagi looks at her & smiled "Um, yeah." Usagi whispered.

Luna took a deep breath and said, "You missed him don't you?" This didn't take Usagi aback, since she knows Luna could read her like an open book. "Yeah, I miss him. I wish he would come back." she said.

They stayed like that for a while each deep in their own thoughts, until Luna broke the silence that descended upon them like a blanket. "We should go back inside it getting late & it's cold out here." she said turning back the way she came.

Usagi still deep in her thoughts answered "Hai, just a few more minutes." She looks up one last time at the stars above & whispered one word before turning back to go inside her room. The wind carried her message into the night.

"Seiya"
Kinmoku: Palace Gardens

A tall woman in black leather senshi fuku was leaning on one of the gazebos in the palace gardens. Her sapphire blue eyes were staring at the waters that reflected the twin moons of their planet. Her midnight blue hair tied in a low ponytail behind her back sway in the cool night breeze.

Unknown to her, two figures stood at the balcony of the palace watching her with melancholy written in both their eyes. One with silver hair & emerald green eyes the other with brown hair & amethystine eyes, both dress in similar fashion as the one in the gazebo.

The silver haired one sighed, "She misses her that much, ne Maker?" She asked her companion. "Aa, Fighter really loves her that much." Maker affirmed. "I hope she would get over her. I missed the old Fighter," said Healer. "Yeah, I know how you feel. She has change a lot since we came back. She rarely smiles & always locks herself up in her room if not bury herself in her work." "Maker, I am worried about her. I mean she's been like this for a long time now. If these keeps on we'll lose her & I can't stand to lose her." Healer said, worry coloring her voice. "Neither am I, Healer. But it seems that there is nothing we could do about it. Since Usagi-san is already engaged to Mamoru-san & Fighter has a duty to our planet & princess."

Healer turned her attention back at the figure in the gazebo & whispered unto the night "I wish we could do something." They continued to watch Fighter for some time, from their place on the palace balcony. "We should go back inside, it's already late." Maker said, as she ushered her companion back inside the palace.

Back at the gazebo Fighter looks up at the twin moons & sighed closing her eyes. A single crystalline tear found its way pass her defenses passing her cheeks until it found it's way unto the waters below creating ripples. She whispered one thing as she turned back to the palace for the night. A single word hung in the air.

"Odango"

*****

Earth: Crown Arcade

Usagi & the inner senshi are at the Crowns Arcade, having a time out. Since the last battle with Galaxia one & half years ago life have pretty much been normal. Well if you count a couple of youmas sprouting every now & then as normal, that is. Anyway nothing major happened since the last major battle all in all, life is quiet. They were discussing, well more like arguing in Rei & Minako's case, about who is the hottest guy in town.

"I say Justin Timberlake (1) is the most hottest guy." Rei said.

"No, you've got to be kidding me, Ashton Kutcher (2), is the hottest guy." Minako agued.

"STOP IT!!!!" Makoto who, unfortunately was seated between the two arguing girls, yelled at the top her lungs. Their talk about who is the cutest, hottest, and sexiest guy. Both girls stop their bickering & look down slightly embarrassed. Ami & Usagi who were seated across the trio sweatdroped.

"Now, that's more like it." Mako said. "Anyway, would you girls wanna watch a movie tonight?" she asked her friends. "Well I've got this movie in mind..." Mina began but was interrupted "Oh please Mina-chan, last time you pick up a movie you picked Lilo & Stitch (3)" said Mako said. "Hey, it a nice movie." Mina said in her defense, sticking out her tongue at her friends.

"I know! We could watch 'Maid in Manhattan' stared by J Lo. (4)" Everybody's heads whipped out at the person who said that. "What!?" Ami asked ticked off because of the stares she was receiving from her friends. "Ah... Ano... Ami-chan, do you feel alright?" Mako asked while reaching across the table to feel Ami's forehead. Ami feeling offended batted the hand away. "What? Just because I've suggested a movie it doesn't mean I am sick, Ok?"

"Well, that's a first." Rei said. Then she turned towards her friends "So what do you think, girls? Are we still up on watching a movie, tonight?" she asked. "Well, they said it's a good movie so count me in." Mako said, "I am also in." Mina said while doing a Sailor V pose. "Um... Usagi-chan? How about you?" Mako asked turning the attention towards her other blonde friend.

"Hm?" was her only response as she was brought out of her musings. Ami placed her hand on Usagi's forehead "Usagi-chan, Daijoubu?" Ami asked worry etch on her facial features. "Ah... Hai!!! Daijoubu, daijoubu. Heki." she said with a fake smile to cover up her actions. But unfortunately for her, her friends didn't bought it even a bit. Feeling uneasy with their scrutinizing stares she looks for an excuse. "Um... Look minna... I can't go out with you tonight Mamo-chan & I have a date tonight." then she glance at her wrist watch "Aaahhh!!! I am late. Well, ja ne minna." she ran out of the arcade at top speed towards her house leaving behind four confused senshi behind her.

"Um? What just happened?" Rei asked sweatdropping along with her friends.

"You know, there is something wrong with her." Ami spoke up after coming out of her daze. "She's been quiet the whole day." she observed. "I wonder why?" Mina said voicing out her thoughts. "It's not like her to be quiet the whole day, unless there is something bothering her." Mako said adding her two-cents in. "Wonder what's bothering her?" Rei said. "Hey, do you think it could be..." Mina trailed off. "Could be what? Mina, if you know something spill it!" Rei said getting tired of playing guessing games.

"Well, according to what Artemis told me, Luna said that every night Usagi-chan would stay up late looking at the sky & she would always utter Seiya's name & she would either cry or just sigh." Mina relates to them what Artemis told her. "Do you think she misses him?" Mako said voicing her thoughts. "Well, duh everybody misses The Three Lights." Rei said sarcastically. "No, I mean misses him as in longing for him. Hey Mina, you are the love goddess here what do you think?" she asked turning towards Mina. "Well..." Mina placed her index finger on her lips. "I guess Usagi-chan is in love with him. But because of Mamoru-san, Chibi-Usa, and destiny she can't risk it. So she sacrifices her happiness for the fate of the world." she said.

Everybody was dumbstruck. "Wow! Mina-chan, I didn't know you are capable of saying intelligent words like that." Mako said barely avoiding Minako's fist. "Well, of course I can. Hn!" she said sticking her nose in the air.

"Well, minna are we still up on watching movies?" Ami said stirring the conversation out of Usagi. A chorus of "YEAH!!!" was her only answer. So they went to the theaters talking & laughing like normal teenage girls having the time of their life.
*****
"Mom! Can I barrow you make-up kit!" Usagi yelled. "Sure honey, it is on my vanity." her mom said "Thank you!!!" Usagi walk towards her mother's room to get the make-up kit & then went back to her room to finish her preparations.

Then she heard the doorbell ring. 'That must be Mamo-chan.' she thought. Surely enough her mom called out to her "Usagi-chan, your date is here." "Sure Mom! Be there in a sec." She looks up at herself on the full-length mirror to see if she looks perfect. Her hair was done in a half bun, more like how Setsuna does her hair, instead of her usual odango hairstyle. She was wearing a simple sapphire colored dress that reach just above her knees, that brought out the color of her eyes, and with strapy sandals to match. Her make-up is simple consist mostly of shimmering silver. To top it all of her jewelry, a star shape blue diamond earrings adorned her ears & around her neck was a silver necklace with a similar pendant like her earrings. All in all she look stunning. Grabbing her blue beaded purse she went out of her room to meet her date.

As usual Mamoru is wearing his black tuxedo, looking sharp as ever holding a bouquet of red roses. As he saw her come down he can't help but to be awestricken by her. Her dress bringing out the shine in her eyes. She looks stunning like a goddess. He approaches her as he gained back his composure.

"Usako, you look wonderful tonight." he said as he kissed her hand & handed her the flowers. "For you, Princess." He said bowing slightly for added effect. She giggled at his actions & accepted the flowers. "Why, thank you. You look good yourself, your highness." She said jokingly then walks away to place the flowers in a vase. After placing the vase on a table she turned back towards Mamoru, who offered his arm to her. "Shall we?" he asked. She nodded as she loop her arms with his. Then as they were exiting the room she called out to her mom. "Mom! I'll be going now! I'll be back by midnight!" "Ok honey, Have fun!" her mother called back.

Mamoru lead her to his car & open the passenger's side for her & as she entered he close it & went to the driver's seat & started the car. They drove of to one of the most expensive restaurants in Tokyo. As they entered they were greeted warmly, then they were lead to a bay side table. The view was breathtaking, the waters reflected the night sky perfectly, giving the air of tranquility around it. Usagi can't help but gaze out the window & unto to perfect view.

Mamoru noticed Usagi staring at the night sky reaches out & grasp her hand in his. This brought Usagi out of her musings. "I take it you like the view." he said. Usagi nodded, then the waiter waltz in to take their orders.

Dinner is quiet all through out. As each of them were to absorb in their own thoughts to make a conversation. After dinner Mamoru asked Usagi to dance. Like what happen during dinner no words pass their lips. After dancing Mamoru settled the bill & they took off towards the park for some fresh air.

As they reach the lake Mamoru turned towards Usagi. "Usako," he began. "Nani, Mamo-chan?" she asked looking up at him "I'm sorry but I think we should brake up." This took Usagi by surprise. Well more than surprise, in fact she felt as if the world came to an abrupt halt.

Did she heard him correctly? He wants to brake up with her. But what about the future? How about Chibi-Usa? When she found her voice, she started shooting questions a mile per second. "What? But why? What about our future? What will happen to Crystal Tokyo? What about Chibi-Usa?"

"Calm down Usako." Mamoru tried to calm her & she calmed down a bit. When he was sure she is not anymore near hysteria he continued. "Usako..." he started looking at her tear stained face. "Usako, you know as well as I am that we are not anymore meant for each other. What I am trying to tell you is that I know you no longer love me. Someone has already stolen your heart from me. I only want you to be happy..." "But I am happy & I love you!" Usagi said "That's what I also thought. But as I saw you staring at the stars tonight I have realize that you're not anymore mine." he said brushing a strad of blonde hair out of her face.

Then he turned away from her & looks at the lake. "As for the future don't worry about it. Setsuna-san came to me the other day & told me that the future change moment the Starlights appeared. She said that Chibi-Usa would still be born but you won't be her mother anymore (5). But don't worry you would have another daughter. She said that you would still be queen so there is nothing to worry about when it regards to the kingdom. She also said that He(6) would be coming back soon." He turn back towards her only to be confronted by her tear stained face, he felt his resolve wavering but this has to be done, he wants her to be happy and in order for her to be happy he should let her go. So he steeled himself & continued.

"Usako... Iie Usagi, I know this thing hurts but let's face it. We are not anymore meant to be. Please understand Usagi. The bonds of destiny no longer binds us together, it's all over now. We are free now to pursue our own dreams. Please Usagi don't limit yourself to destiny. I know you love him as much as he loves you. I just want you to be happy, that's why I am setting you free." he kissed he forehead "Go to him Usagi, do what your heart tells you to do."

Usagi at a lost of words could only stare at him. Then as everything sank in she hugged Mamoru & said "Thank You" it is like a boulder was lift up from her shoulders. And surprisingly she did feel good. Sure it hurt but it is also relieving.

Usagi then pulled away from him looking at his eyes "Well I guess, it is really over, ne?" "Aa" Mamoru answered & smiled at her. "Does this means we're still friends?" she asked hopefully. He let out a soft chuckle, "Of course we're still friends. I won't like it any other way." he said smiling down at her "I'm glad that we could still be friends." she smiled back.

Moments later Mamoru drop her of at her house. As she was about to go inside Mamoru called out to her "Usagi, don't forget to look at the sky before you sleep." he said "Thank you, Oh and Mamoru," she said. "Hai, Usagi?" "Oyasumi" Mamoru smiled to her & return the greeting "Oyasumi". Then he drove off.

Usagi ran up towards her room & changed into her pajamas & when she was done she rush out at her balcony & sure enough she saw four shooting stars streaking down from the sky towards Earth's atmosphere. She was overjoyed & went to sleep with a smile on her lips & one person on her mind.

Seiya.

Author's Note: Thank God it is done!!! My hands hurt with all those typing & I am already sleepy. Well I guess I should turn in for the night anyway pls. R&R.

Footnotes:

(1) Well, I can't think of any other person that's why I pick him.

(2) He is kinda cute, ne? ^_^

(3) Hey it's a nice movie and stitch is a cute 'dog'. I wish I have a pet just like him.

(4) They say it's a nice movie hm? Maybe I'll watch it one of these days. That is if they've already release the DVD

(5) Well wanna guess who Chibi-Usa-chan's mother is?

(6) Guees who it is.