Pen Name: Serena Crescent Dayton
E-mail: serenashields_serenity@yahoo.ca, Serenashields_serenity@hotmail.com
Book Title: What was, what is, what could :Book I - Lost and Found
Chapter: 4. Minako and Makoto are cousin? Usagi too?
Category: Sailor Moon, Alternate season R Continue (Comedy / Drama / Action)
Motoki's point of View (for now)
As usual, I was cleaning the counter of My parents' Crown Fruit
café (game center). The girls, except Usagi were all sitting at a
booth in the back. When the Dingdong ring indicates the automatic
door slid open and there's new customer(s), I looked up. Before I
had a time to react, a blur of pink and blue rushed into my arms.
The only thing I was able to catch the whole time was an sobbed
Motoki-Onisan (older bother). I hugged Usagi close to me. She
looked so out there, I thought to myself. The thing that surprised
me is that low sobbed crying. It's nothing like the usual wail Usagi
has. Oh my, whatever it is, it's really bad, I thought. Could
it be Mamoru? Did he say something to her? Maybe he made fun of
her? No. It's more than that. It's as if she didn't know where she
belong.
Boy, little did I know how correct I was about the last guess.
Finally Usagi's sob stopped. I decided to ask her what's wrong
"Thank you, Motoki. I needed to borrow an shoulder to cry on."
Usagi said
"Hey, don't worry about it. My should is yours to cry on anytime
you feel like." I said, trying to make a joke and cheer her up.
And it did. For a brief second, Usa actually smiled.
"I might take you up on that one day." Usagi said.
"So what's wrong? I finally asked."
"I..." Usagi started to say, whatever it was so upsetting; it
made her start to cry again. I decided to hole my curiosity and
let her cry on my shoulders. Finally, after another long sob,
Usagi stopped to cry.
When she did, there was another voice, "Usa, what's going on girl?"
Minako asked.
"It's complicated and will take me a while to explain. Why don't we
go sit down and I'll explain?" Usagi asked?
They went along to the back booth the girls have occupied. I went
quickly to get a chocolate milkshake for Usagi. Like magic, as soon
as usagi took a drink, she was happier.
" Usagi was just about to start when there was another ringing,
indicating new customers. We all looked to see who it was. It was
Mamoru. He scanned the whole room until his saw us. Usagi
immediately stood up and went over.
Usagi's Point of view (from now on)
(An Note: Serena will say her mother's name is Selene, while in a
preivious chapter, her name was suppose to be Serenity. Selene is
the nickname, which Serena remembered when she got her memory back.)
"Mamo-chan, I was just about to tell the girls and Motoki something
very important I just learned. No. It's not about the negaverse,
it's... it's complicated to say what it is, but please it's
important. Please, just trust me this once." I said seriously.
Mamo-chan nodded and followed me over to the table.
Luna is now on the table, with Artimis beside her.
I took a deep breath and start to talk. "I'm... I'm adopted."
"You are what?" they all yelled.
"I'm adopted when I was about 1 and half."
"What happened? Your birth parents already knew you were going to
be a meatball head and decided to put you up for adoption at such
an early age?" Rei asked.
"Rei Hino, what rights so do have? Who do you things you are anyway?"
I asked angrily. "You have no idea what my parents had to go through.
It's correct. I'm adopted. But none of it was willing on my parents'
part. They..." Luna jumped into my lap and purred as a normal cat
would, trying to comfort me.
"Usagi." Luna said with an worried voice."
"I'm ok." I said, took a deep breath and started again. "My parents,
Selene and Ryan Dayton ..." before I could go on, both Minako and
Mikoto yelled out "Who are your parents?"
"Selene and Ryan Dayton."
"It can't be." Minako said.
"It's possible." Makoto said.
"But..." Minako started to say before Rei interrupted her, "What the
heck are you two talking about and what's not possible."
"Shut up Rei." Luna commanded Rei rolled her eyes.
"It's the names of Usa's parents. That's both Makoto and my uncle and
aunt's name."
"Wait, what do you mean, both Makoto and you." Mamoru asked?
"Makoto and I are first cousins." Minako said.
"What? How come you never said anything about it?" Rei asked.
"It's complicated to explain. Basically, even though we are cousins,
we aren't close up till last year. We lived in deferent parts of the
world all of our life. I'm with my parents in England until they
divorced. After, I lived mainly with my mother. Wherever she goes,
I goes. Since she'd a model/decorator/designer I'm she's all over
the world, up to a year ago. Since I'm began to be older, mom realize
it's not a good idea to move around all the time, so she decided to
take the decorating job for her model agency, which is her reason for
moving to Japan permanently." Minako explained
"That's right." Makoto took over the explaining. "My situation is very
similar to Minako's. My parents lived mostly in Italy, that's where my
Dad's from He's Italian. When my parents divorced. I was so upset I
told them I wanted to live with my dad's mom, who lived in Japan, plus,
you know how I have the problem of fighting a lot and ..." then
everyone laughed.
Minako took over the explaining again. " Except for long, family-ish
like Christmas and thanksgiving, we don't really see each other in the
States. That's where our grandparents lived. That's why we aren't very
close." Everyone nodded their head for understanding. "Last year, when
we met again, we decided not to make a big deal about us been cousin
and it all."
"So what's up with the impossible thing?" Mamoru asked.
"Like I said, it's the names of Usa's parents. That's both Makoto and
my uncle and aunt's name. Both my aunt and my cousin Serena both died
in a plane crash. Supposedly my aunt Selene was on a business trip
with my cousin Serena. The plan on the way home from Japan to USA
crashed and they all died."
"Wait a second. You said Selene was on a business trip with your cousin
Serena?" I asked, "It really does sound impossible. But..."
"What are you talking about? Rei asked.
"Oh My God!" Ami yelled. "Are you saying that you are Serena, that the
cousin of Minako's never died?"
I couldn't help but want to laugh. Ami-chan, the quite calm Ami is
yelling...
When Ami realize what she did, she blushed.
"That's precisely what I'm saying." I said.
Everyone was silent. "It does make sense."
"It'll make more sense when I finish telling of what happened." So
I started to tell the story.
When I finished the story, everyone was in shock. Minako broke the
silence. "So, aunt Selene sacrificed herself and made sure that Beryl
believe that you were dead, so you would not be in danger."
"Not just me, but the whole universe as well." I replied. "Oh I forgot,
My birth certificate. It says my real name." I took it out of my jean
pocket. "Given Name: Serenity Selene Ming Yue Selena Dayton."
"That's quite a long name." Rei remarked.
"It makes sense. Every part of my name except Dayton is related to moon,
except, Dayton, which means Sun." I said, the continue to read,
" Birthday: June 30, 1978 Mother: Selene Serenity Crescent Dayton.
Father: Ryan Richard Dayton. Blood Type: O-. Astrological sign: Cancer.
Finally, Siblings: Alexander Jonathan Tranqulity Ryan Americus Dayton.
Of course it make sense, at the time, Faith still wasn't born."
"That prove it then, we are definitely cousins." Minako said, while
Makoto nodded in agreement. "Wow, that does explain why we look so much
alike." I nodded. At that moment, I was so happy. All of sudden it dawn
on me, my family was around me this whole time, I just didn't realize it.
"So is aunt Selene is Queen Serenity, then why didn't you two realize
who she was?" Ami asked calmly, a lot more like herself.
"That's because she look completely different." I answered. Both Minako
and Makoto looked at me strangely. "You must wondering how I would know,
right" Everyone nodded.
"My memories from when I was born till I was put into Kenji and Ikuko's
hands are all returned to me this morning. The thing is, I always had
those memories, but they were binded. They were temporarily put away,
until I was old enough, precisely, when I turn 14..." and I continued
to tell them about what happened in the park. "...That's why I knew.
And because of the memories, I remember mom never puts her hair in the
royal hairstyle unless it was a special occasion, plus her hair color
when she was younger was light pink. (AN: here's the reason for
Chibi-Usa's hair her eyes... that's another story.)"
"What are you going to do now?" Ami asked.
"Contact Ryan. He needs to know I'm not died like they assumed. Then
I want to get to know them somehow. Ikuko told me that I have a choice.
After some thinking this morning, If Ryan is willing; I will go to the
USA and get to know my family better. I want to meet Alexander and
Florence." When I said my younger sister's name, both Minako and Makoto
laughed. " What's wrong?"
"No one calls her Florence. If anything she can't stand formality. We
all call her Faith, as that's what her other name Felicity means."
Makoto said between laughters.
I couldn't help but smile. "She must be my sister then. We are at least
alike in the 'I can't stand formality' department."
"That's why you are sisters." Minako chipped in. then she got serious.
"and I'm very sure uncle Ryan is more than willing to let you go HOME
with him." She especially emphasized on the home part. He never got over
your death. It doesn't know if it's just me, but he doesn't seem to love
Faith that much. Of course, I'm not saying he doesn't love her, but they
are definitely not close. Faith is really solely brought up by Nanna."
"Nanna." I stated. "I remember her putting me to sleep and reading me
stories. Especially that last month, when Mommy and Daddy had to take
care of Faith after she was born." Tears come to my eyes again.
"If you do decide to go back with Ryan, I'll come with you." Makoto said.
"You need someone you know to be by your side. If anyone hurts you, you
need some strong to defend you. Especially someone like me who like to
fight." We all laughed.
"I can't asked you to do that Makoto."
"I have no reason to stay here, especially now dad's thinking of taking
My grandparents into his new home in Rome. I'd rather be with you than
he and his new wife and..."
"If you are sure?" not really sure if it should be a question or a
statement.
"Very." Makoto stated.
"Than you are welcome to join me."
"Hey, what about me?" Minako asked. "You two can't get rid of me that
easily."
"Minako, I can't ask you to do this as well."
"Why not? Is not like I'm doing this only for you. The truth is, Mom's
contract with her company is coming to an end soon and lately; she's
begun to travel a lot more. It's not as if I'll see more of her if I
stay. She's more in the States than here. So, I've decided and you won't
be able to stop me. I'm coming along with you two. The three of us,
together, forever." Minako said.
"We'll talk about this later." I said, "Now, I just want to get in
contact with Ryan."
"Why didn't you say it sooner? Let's go to my home right now and we'll
call Uncle Ryan. Right now is 11:00 o'clock. It should be about 7:00 PM.
He should be home, but eve if he's not, we can call him on his cell. I
have it in our family phone book. Come on. Let's go right now."
"Now?" I asked.
"Yep. Why not now?"
"I...Sure. Let's go."
Minako nodded, "Ok girls, we'll go right now, why don't we...say...in 2
hours meet back here then we could get something to eat and then go
shopping as planed?"
Everyone agreed. Makoto stood up with us and said, "I'll come with you.
It's been a while since I talked to uncle Ryan."
"Sure. Let's go." Minako said and pulled Makoto and me behind her while
running to her house or rather Mansion. Man, was her house big or what.
Hey Fic readers,
I never planed for this chapter to be this long, but when I started to
write, ideads just kept coming to my head, so I just kept writing. Next
chapter should be here within 3 or 4 days the most.
Until then, hope you read some good fics and have a good summer.
Love, Serena Crescent Dayton
E-mail: serenashields_serenity@yahoo.ca, Serenashields_serenity@hotmail.com
Book Title: What was, what is, what could :Book I - Lost and Found
Chapter: 4. Minako and Makoto are cousin? Usagi too?
Category: Sailor Moon, Alternate season R Continue (Comedy / Drama / Action)
Motoki's point of View (for now)
As usual, I was cleaning the counter of My parents' Crown Fruit
café (game center). The girls, except Usagi were all sitting at a
booth in the back. When the Dingdong ring indicates the automatic
door slid open and there's new customer(s), I looked up. Before I
had a time to react, a blur of pink and blue rushed into my arms.
The only thing I was able to catch the whole time was an sobbed
Motoki-Onisan (older bother). I hugged Usagi close to me. She
looked so out there, I thought to myself. The thing that surprised
me is that low sobbed crying. It's nothing like the usual wail Usagi
has. Oh my, whatever it is, it's really bad, I thought. Could
it be Mamoru? Did he say something to her? Maybe he made fun of
her? No. It's more than that. It's as if she didn't know where she
belong.
Boy, little did I know how correct I was about the last guess.
Finally Usagi's sob stopped. I decided to ask her what's wrong
"Thank you, Motoki. I needed to borrow an shoulder to cry on."
Usagi said
"Hey, don't worry about it. My should is yours to cry on anytime
you feel like." I said, trying to make a joke and cheer her up.
And it did. For a brief second, Usa actually smiled.
"I might take you up on that one day." Usagi said.
"So what's wrong? I finally asked."
"I..." Usagi started to say, whatever it was so upsetting; it
made her start to cry again. I decided to hole my curiosity and
let her cry on my shoulders. Finally, after another long sob,
Usagi stopped to cry.
When she did, there was another voice, "Usa, what's going on girl?"
Minako asked.
"It's complicated and will take me a while to explain. Why don't we
go sit down and I'll explain?" Usagi asked?
They went along to the back booth the girls have occupied. I went
quickly to get a chocolate milkshake for Usagi. Like magic, as soon
as usagi took a drink, she was happier.
" Usagi was just about to start when there was another ringing,
indicating new customers. We all looked to see who it was. It was
Mamoru. He scanned the whole room until his saw us. Usagi
immediately stood up and went over.
Usagi's Point of view (from now on)
(An Note: Serena will say her mother's name is Selene, while in a
preivious chapter, her name was suppose to be Serenity. Selene is
the nickname, which Serena remembered when she got her memory back.)
"Mamo-chan, I was just about to tell the girls and Motoki something
very important I just learned. No. It's not about the negaverse,
it's... it's complicated to say what it is, but please it's
important. Please, just trust me this once." I said seriously.
Mamo-chan nodded and followed me over to the table.
Luna is now on the table, with Artimis beside her.
I took a deep breath and start to talk. "I'm... I'm adopted."
"You are what?" they all yelled.
"I'm adopted when I was about 1 and half."
"What happened? Your birth parents already knew you were going to
be a meatball head and decided to put you up for adoption at such
an early age?" Rei asked.
"Rei Hino, what rights so do have? Who do you things you are anyway?"
I asked angrily. "You have no idea what my parents had to go through.
It's correct. I'm adopted. But none of it was willing on my parents'
part. They..." Luna jumped into my lap and purred as a normal cat
would, trying to comfort me.
"Usagi." Luna said with an worried voice."
"I'm ok." I said, took a deep breath and started again. "My parents,
Selene and Ryan Dayton ..." before I could go on, both Minako and
Mikoto yelled out "Who are your parents?"
"Selene and Ryan Dayton."
"It can't be." Minako said.
"It's possible." Makoto said.
"But..." Minako started to say before Rei interrupted her, "What the
heck are you two talking about and what's not possible."
"Shut up Rei." Luna commanded Rei rolled her eyes.
"It's the names of Usa's parents. That's both Makoto and my uncle and
aunt's name."
"Wait, what do you mean, both Makoto and you." Mamoru asked?
"Makoto and I are first cousins." Minako said.
"What? How come you never said anything about it?" Rei asked.
"It's complicated to explain. Basically, even though we are cousins,
we aren't close up till last year. We lived in deferent parts of the
world all of our life. I'm with my parents in England until they
divorced. After, I lived mainly with my mother. Wherever she goes,
I goes. Since she'd a model/decorator/designer I'm she's all over
the world, up to a year ago. Since I'm began to be older, mom realize
it's not a good idea to move around all the time, so she decided to
take the decorating job for her model agency, which is her reason for
moving to Japan permanently." Minako explained
"That's right." Makoto took over the explaining. "My situation is very
similar to Minako's. My parents lived mostly in Italy, that's where my
Dad's from He's Italian. When my parents divorced. I was so upset I
told them I wanted to live with my dad's mom, who lived in Japan, plus,
you know how I have the problem of fighting a lot and ..." then
everyone laughed.
Minako took over the explaining again. " Except for long, family-ish
like Christmas and thanksgiving, we don't really see each other in the
States. That's where our grandparents lived. That's why we aren't very
close." Everyone nodded their head for understanding. "Last year, when
we met again, we decided not to make a big deal about us been cousin
and it all."
"So what's up with the impossible thing?" Mamoru asked.
"Like I said, it's the names of Usa's parents. That's both Makoto and
my uncle and aunt's name. Both my aunt and my cousin Serena both died
in a plane crash. Supposedly my aunt Selene was on a business trip
with my cousin Serena. The plan on the way home from Japan to USA
crashed and they all died."
"Wait a second. You said Selene was on a business trip with your cousin
Serena?" I asked, "It really does sound impossible. But..."
"What are you talking about? Rei asked.
"Oh My God!" Ami yelled. "Are you saying that you are Serena, that the
cousin of Minako's never died?"
I couldn't help but want to laugh. Ami-chan, the quite calm Ami is
yelling...
When Ami realize what she did, she blushed.
"That's precisely what I'm saying." I said.
Everyone was silent. "It does make sense."
"It'll make more sense when I finish telling of what happened." So
I started to tell the story.
When I finished the story, everyone was in shock. Minako broke the
silence. "So, aunt Selene sacrificed herself and made sure that Beryl
believe that you were dead, so you would not be in danger."
"Not just me, but the whole universe as well." I replied. "Oh I forgot,
My birth certificate. It says my real name." I took it out of my jean
pocket. "Given Name: Serenity Selene Ming Yue Selena Dayton."
"That's quite a long name." Rei remarked.
"It makes sense. Every part of my name except Dayton is related to moon,
except, Dayton, which means Sun." I said, the continue to read,
" Birthday: June 30, 1978 Mother: Selene Serenity Crescent Dayton.
Father: Ryan Richard Dayton. Blood Type: O-. Astrological sign: Cancer.
Finally, Siblings: Alexander Jonathan Tranqulity Ryan Americus Dayton.
Of course it make sense, at the time, Faith still wasn't born."
"That prove it then, we are definitely cousins." Minako said, while
Makoto nodded in agreement. "Wow, that does explain why we look so much
alike." I nodded. At that moment, I was so happy. All of sudden it dawn
on me, my family was around me this whole time, I just didn't realize it.
"So is aunt Selene is Queen Serenity, then why didn't you two realize
who she was?" Ami asked calmly, a lot more like herself.
"That's because she look completely different." I answered. Both Minako
and Makoto looked at me strangely. "You must wondering how I would know,
right" Everyone nodded.
"My memories from when I was born till I was put into Kenji and Ikuko's
hands are all returned to me this morning. The thing is, I always had
those memories, but they were binded. They were temporarily put away,
until I was old enough, precisely, when I turn 14..." and I continued
to tell them about what happened in the park. "...That's why I knew.
And because of the memories, I remember mom never puts her hair in the
royal hairstyle unless it was a special occasion, plus her hair color
when she was younger was light pink. (AN: here's the reason for
Chibi-Usa's hair her eyes... that's another story.)"
"What are you going to do now?" Ami asked.
"Contact Ryan. He needs to know I'm not died like they assumed. Then
I want to get to know them somehow. Ikuko told me that I have a choice.
After some thinking this morning, If Ryan is willing; I will go to the
USA and get to know my family better. I want to meet Alexander and
Florence." When I said my younger sister's name, both Minako and Makoto
laughed. " What's wrong?"
"No one calls her Florence. If anything she can't stand formality. We
all call her Faith, as that's what her other name Felicity means."
Makoto said between laughters.
I couldn't help but smile. "She must be my sister then. We are at least
alike in the 'I can't stand formality' department."
"That's why you are sisters." Minako chipped in. then she got serious.
"and I'm very sure uncle Ryan is more than willing to let you go HOME
with him." She especially emphasized on the home part. He never got over
your death. It doesn't know if it's just me, but he doesn't seem to love
Faith that much. Of course, I'm not saying he doesn't love her, but they
are definitely not close. Faith is really solely brought up by Nanna."
"Nanna." I stated. "I remember her putting me to sleep and reading me
stories. Especially that last month, when Mommy and Daddy had to take
care of Faith after she was born." Tears come to my eyes again.
"If you do decide to go back with Ryan, I'll come with you." Makoto said.
"You need someone you know to be by your side. If anyone hurts you, you
need some strong to defend you. Especially someone like me who like to
fight." We all laughed.
"I can't asked you to do that Makoto."
"I have no reason to stay here, especially now dad's thinking of taking
My grandparents into his new home in Rome. I'd rather be with you than
he and his new wife and..."
"If you are sure?" not really sure if it should be a question or a
statement.
"Very." Makoto stated.
"Than you are welcome to join me."
"Hey, what about me?" Minako asked. "You two can't get rid of me that
easily."
"Minako, I can't ask you to do this as well."
"Why not? Is not like I'm doing this only for you. The truth is, Mom's
contract with her company is coming to an end soon and lately; she's
begun to travel a lot more. It's not as if I'll see more of her if I
stay. She's more in the States than here. So, I've decided and you won't
be able to stop me. I'm coming along with you two. The three of us,
together, forever." Minako said.
"We'll talk about this later." I said, "Now, I just want to get in
contact with Ryan."
"Why didn't you say it sooner? Let's go to my home right now and we'll
call Uncle Ryan. Right now is 11:00 o'clock. It should be about 7:00 PM.
He should be home, but eve if he's not, we can call him on his cell. I
have it in our family phone book. Come on. Let's go right now."
"Now?" I asked.
"Yep. Why not now?"
"I...Sure. Let's go."
Minako nodded, "Ok girls, we'll go right now, why don't we...say...in 2
hours meet back here then we could get something to eat and then go
shopping as planed?"
Everyone agreed. Makoto stood up with us and said, "I'll come with you.
It's been a while since I talked to uncle Ryan."
"Sure. Let's go." Minako said and pulled Makoto and me behind her while
running to her house or rather Mansion. Man, was her house big or what.
Hey Fic readers,
I never planed for this chapter to be this long, but when I started to
write, ideads just kept coming to my head, so I just kept writing. Next
chapter should be here within 3 or 4 days the most.
Until then, hope you read some good fics and have a good summer.
Love, Serena Crescent Dayton