Soul Eaters
-dew
(A note before we begin: I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed my story and
emailed me with ideas. It really makes writing easier to know that people actually like the
stuff you write. So a big thank you goes out to everyone STILL reading this story up to this
chapter! Please, email me or write in with reviews and constructive criticisms!
One last thing, I've been posting these chapters pretty fast. I've been in the place
of lots of readers when you can't wait for the next chapter and have no idea when it will come
out. That always drives me insane;)
So, I will continue to write and when I'm satisfied, post as soon as I'm able. I know this
discourages a lot of readers to start a story that's only been up a few weeks and has a dozen
chapters to it, but for those of you staying with me, I'll tell you the story, the way I see it,
as often as I can. - dew)
I do not own Sailor Moon, nor do I pretend to.
Chapter 3. Dreams.
_________________________________________________________________________
Usagi sat on her bed and propped her elbows on her window's ledge,
gazing out at the waxing moon. She rested her chin on the palm of her
hand and thought back to the scene that ensued just two hours ago.
**************
"Some old abandoned business. I think it was called 'Sako's
Clocks'."
"Sako's clocks??"
"Usagi? Are you ok?
"Yeah, marshmallow brain. You look pale. All those cookies
catching up to you? You're going to get fat if you keep porking out on
junk food..."
*********
Usagi sighed. Maybe she should have told them about that strange
voice she heard outside of Sako's clocks. Or maybe she should have told
them about her dream...But what would be the point? She imagined what
they would all say...
Ami: "Well, I must say, happenings such as these could be an
illusion of some type. Nothing like this has ever been fully
documented. What did you eat before you went to bed?"
Minako: "Well, that dream IS strange... Did you get that cute
guy's phone number?"
Makoto: "No, of course I believe you, Usagi...What did you say
you ate before bed?"
Rei: "You stupid girl. Are you saying you can...What?
Dream what has happened? Hear voices? Please. Not only are you slow,
but you're insane as well!"
And, of course, not to mention what Luna would say...
Luna: "Stop fooling around. You know, Usagi, you have to take
this warrior business more seriously. How do you everexpect to be a
true princess and leader if you keep making up such silly stories?"
Of course no one would believe her. They never did. No one has
ever taken her seriously and no one ever will. When she grows up to
become queen, no one will probably take her seriously then, either...
Chibi Usa sure didn't, when she was there a little while back. Mamo
would believe her... Wouldn'the?
Usagi buried her head in her arms and sighed again, feeling sorry
for herself.
"Usagi! Telephone!"
"Coming, Mom!"
Usagi went downstairs and picked up the reciever as it laid on
it's side.
"Hello?"
"Usako!"
"Mamo! How are you! How's your conference thing? Why haven't you
called?"
The voice on the other end of the phone chuckled. "One question
at a time, Usako. First, I'm fine. Second, it's a medical conference
for students and it is going great. I'm learning so much and meeting a
lot of influential people, making me so busy that I didn't call
yesterday. In fact, I only have a few minutes to talk to you now. I'm
sorry Usako. Forgive me?"
"Of course, Mamo!"
"I didn't just call to say hello though. I heard about the recent
murders. Is everything ok?"
Usagi paused for a moment, debating whether she should tell him
about her dream or not.
"Yeah, everything is ok, don't worry, Mamo! We have it all under
control!"
"You sure?"
"Yep! Don't worry! Go and enjoy your conference thing so you can
come back to me soon."
"I miss you, Usako. Take care, for me."
"I miss you too. I'll take care."
"I have to go. I love you very much. Bye now."
Before Usagi could reply, the other line went dead. She sighed
and hung up the phone. Usagi couldn't help but feeling guilty for not
telling Mamo about her dreams, but there was no point in worrying
him needlessly...at least, that is what Usagi told herself.
-----
Usagi stood up with the enthusiasm of her cheers the next
afternoon at Minako's volleyball game. Luna was peeking out through a
woven basket on the bench next to her, on the metal stands. Animals
weren't usually allowed at sporting events...well really anywhere, for
that matter. This made it difficult when carrying around a cat that had
the mind, vocal chords, and temperment, of a human.
"Go Minako!! Kick their butts! Sock it to 'em! Get a home run!"
"Um, Usagi," began Luna from her basket, "I don't think you can
get a home run in volleyball..."
"Oh, you are just trying to spoil my mood, Luna. What does it
matter anyway? Minako is rockin' out there!"
And it was true. Because of Minako's talented abilities, added to
the fact that because she was a sailor soldier and could leap to the
top of a building in a single bound, she single handedly turned
the game around in her team's favor. As the other team was setting up
to serve, Minako turned her head to glance at the loudest cheering
person in the first row of the stands. Minako smiled.
She was glad Usagi was there.It's always nice to have
unconditional support. Minako heard a grunt and the dull thud of the
volleyball being hit and swung her head around to leap up above the
net to slap down the ball.
-----
"That was great, Minako! You totally rocked!" Usagi squealed as
Minako walked out of the locker rooms after the game, amidst the cheers
and hi-5's and celebrations of another game won. Minako grinned and
gave her triumphant "V" for victory.
"Aaaaall in a day's work, Usagi!"
Usagi sighed and they walked slowly out of the gym together,
swinging her heavy basket so that muffled grunts and curses could be
heard from the object banging around inside.
"You really are athletic and agile, Minako. I wish I was like
you. I would be a much better soldier if I was..."
Minako put her arm around the shorter girl's shoulders and smiled
at her. "There is more than athleticism to being a good fighter, Usagi!
We each play a part. We sailor soldiers wouldn't be a good team
if we all didn't have something to add."
They walked outside and Minako paused to turn to Usagi. "You need
agility, intuition, logic, and brute strength to win a fight."
Usagi counted on her fingers. "Well, that takes care of you, Rei,
Ami, and Mako, but what about me?"
"Well, to overcome a fight you need those four qualities, that's
true... But to overcome all odds, to win not just the battles, but the
war, you need faith. Faith in your teammates, faith in your friends,
and faith in the world itself and the people that live there. That's
your role to play. Don't ever lose your faith, Usagi. Without it,the
sailor soldiers would never be victorious and the world would surely
fall prey to evil."
Usagi smiled and gave her friend a big hug.
"Thanks Minako! You always know what to say to make me feel
better."
"No problem. Hey, I have to go back in the gym and listen to the
coach's post game lecture. I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"
----
Usagi groaned in her sleep several hours later.
She was walking down a dark street and was on her way home. Usagi
saw her dim figure as if she was following the girl, but she knew she
was just playing the spectator, in this dream. The girl couldn't
see her. She walked with the confidence of a leader, but she was
pausing now and then, straining her ears to hear something.
Usagi didn't hear anything at first, but after a few moments the sound
floated to her.
It sounded like a cry for help.
Usagi, with a dim memory that shouted of danger, began to panic.
She tried to tell the girl to run - to get out of here. But, of course,
the girl couldn't hear her. She had stopped completely with her head
tilted to one side. She reached into her pocket and pulled out
something small and pale, which she was now holding in her fist.
She whirled around suddenly, turning to face Usagi, with her face
covered in shadows. She wasn't looking at Usagi though, she was looking
beyond her - through her, even. Whatever was in her hand
clattered and broke on the hard concrete as she took a sudden step
forward into a pool of moonlight. Her face was finally distinct, though
it twisted in terror as she saw the danger that threatened her. It was
Minako's face.
Usagi spun on her heel to see what was terrifying Minako, only to
hear her strangled scream.
"MINAKO!!" Usagi sat up abruptly in bed, Minako's scream still
ringing in her ears. She fumbled to open up the drawer of her
nightstand to pull out her communicator, her hands trembling with fear.
"Oh Minako," moaned Usagi," please please answer." She pressed
the call button for Venus.
Nothing.
She pressed it again.
Nothing.
Usagi hammered the button for a few seconds before throwing it
against the wall in frustration and jumped out of bed, pulling on a
jacket over her pajamas.
"Usagi?" Luna, getting tossed out of bed, stared at her charge in
disbelief. "What is it?"
"Luna, something is wrong with Minako. We have to go see if she's
alright!"
And without further explanation, ran out of her room and out of
the house, a black cat close at her heels.
About ten minutes later, a panting Usagi and Luna ran up to
Minako's apartment building, startling the desk clerk as they bolted
past and climbed the stairs. They reached her door a minute later and
Usagi began to pound on the door.
"Minako! Minako open up! It's Usagi!"
Several groans and shouts issued from the other apartments,
requesting, none too nicely, for Usagi to shut up. She ignored them.
"Minaaako!!!"
"Usagi, she's not home," whispered Luna softly, staring as the
girl pounded at the door desperately.
"No! She's home, she has to be!! She's just asleep!"
"If she was asleep, she would have woken up with all that racket,
and if she was home, she would have opened the door by now."
Usagi knew that this was true. She really didn't think she'd be
home anyway... she was just hoping...hoping beyond hope.
Usagi turned her back to Minako's door and leaned against it,
sliding down until she was sitting at its base, crying helplessly.
"What's going on Usagi?"
"She's dead, Luna," said Usagi, lifting her head from her knees
with tears running unchecked down her cheeks. "Minako's dead."
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email me your comments, questions, and criticisms at dew_drop@myself.com
-dew
(A note before we begin: I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed my story and
emailed me with ideas. It really makes writing easier to know that people actually like the
stuff you write. So a big thank you goes out to everyone STILL reading this story up to this
chapter! Please, email me or write in with reviews and constructive criticisms!
One last thing, I've been posting these chapters pretty fast. I've been in the place
of lots of readers when you can't wait for the next chapter and have no idea when it will come
out. That always drives me insane;)
So, I will continue to write and when I'm satisfied, post as soon as I'm able. I know this
discourages a lot of readers to start a story that's only been up a few weeks and has a dozen
chapters to it, but for those of you staying with me, I'll tell you the story, the way I see it,
as often as I can. - dew)
I do not own Sailor Moon, nor do I pretend to.
Chapter 3. Dreams.
_________________________________________________________________________
Usagi sat on her bed and propped her elbows on her window's ledge,
gazing out at the waxing moon. She rested her chin on the palm of her
hand and thought back to the scene that ensued just two hours ago.
**************
"Some old abandoned business. I think it was called 'Sako's
Clocks'."
"Sako's clocks??"
"Usagi? Are you ok?
"Yeah, marshmallow brain. You look pale. All those cookies
catching up to you? You're going to get fat if you keep porking out on
junk food..."
*********
Usagi sighed. Maybe she should have told them about that strange
voice she heard outside of Sako's clocks. Or maybe she should have told
them about her dream...But what would be the point? She imagined what
they would all say...
Ami: "Well, I must say, happenings such as these could be an
illusion of some type. Nothing like this has ever been fully
documented. What did you eat before you went to bed?"
Minako: "Well, that dream IS strange... Did you get that cute
guy's phone number?"
Makoto: "No, of course I believe you, Usagi...What did you say
you ate before bed?"
Rei: "You stupid girl. Are you saying you can...What?
Dream what has happened? Hear voices? Please. Not only are you slow,
but you're insane as well!"
And, of course, not to mention what Luna would say...
Luna: "Stop fooling around. You know, Usagi, you have to take
this warrior business more seriously. How do you everexpect to be a
true princess and leader if you keep making up such silly stories?"
Of course no one would believe her. They never did. No one has
ever taken her seriously and no one ever will. When she grows up to
become queen, no one will probably take her seriously then, either...
Chibi Usa sure didn't, when she was there a little while back. Mamo
would believe her... Wouldn'the?
Usagi buried her head in her arms and sighed again, feeling sorry
for herself.
"Usagi! Telephone!"
"Coming, Mom!"
Usagi went downstairs and picked up the reciever as it laid on
it's side.
"Hello?"
"Usako!"
"Mamo! How are you! How's your conference thing? Why haven't you
called?"
The voice on the other end of the phone chuckled. "One question
at a time, Usako. First, I'm fine. Second, it's a medical conference
for students and it is going great. I'm learning so much and meeting a
lot of influential people, making me so busy that I didn't call
yesterday. In fact, I only have a few minutes to talk to you now. I'm
sorry Usako. Forgive me?"
"Of course, Mamo!"
"I didn't just call to say hello though. I heard about the recent
murders. Is everything ok?"
Usagi paused for a moment, debating whether she should tell him
about her dream or not.
"Yeah, everything is ok, don't worry, Mamo! We have it all under
control!"
"You sure?"
"Yep! Don't worry! Go and enjoy your conference thing so you can
come back to me soon."
"I miss you, Usako. Take care, for me."
"I miss you too. I'll take care."
"I have to go. I love you very much. Bye now."
Before Usagi could reply, the other line went dead. She sighed
and hung up the phone. Usagi couldn't help but feeling guilty for not
telling Mamo about her dreams, but there was no point in worrying
him needlessly...at least, that is what Usagi told herself.
-----
Usagi stood up with the enthusiasm of her cheers the next
afternoon at Minako's volleyball game. Luna was peeking out through a
woven basket on the bench next to her, on the metal stands. Animals
weren't usually allowed at sporting events...well really anywhere, for
that matter. This made it difficult when carrying around a cat that had
the mind, vocal chords, and temperment, of a human.
"Go Minako!! Kick their butts! Sock it to 'em! Get a home run!"
"Um, Usagi," began Luna from her basket, "I don't think you can
get a home run in volleyball..."
"Oh, you are just trying to spoil my mood, Luna. What does it
matter anyway? Minako is rockin' out there!"
And it was true. Because of Minako's talented abilities, added to
the fact that because she was a sailor soldier and could leap to the
top of a building in a single bound, she single handedly turned
the game around in her team's favor. As the other team was setting up
to serve, Minako turned her head to glance at the loudest cheering
person in the first row of the stands. Minako smiled.
She was glad Usagi was there.It's always nice to have
unconditional support. Minako heard a grunt and the dull thud of the
volleyball being hit and swung her head around to leap up above the
net to slap down the ball.
-----
"That was great, Minako! You totally rocked!" Usagi squealed as
Minako walked out of the locker rooms after the game, amidst the cheers
and hi-5's and celebrations of another game won. Minako grinned and
gave her triumphant "V" for victory.
"Aaaaall in a day's work, Usagi!"
Usagi sighed and they walked slowly out of the gym together,
swinging her heavy basket so that muffled grunts and curses could be
heard from the object banging around inside.
"You really are athletic and agile, Minako. I wish I was like
you. I would be a much better soldier if I was..."
Minako put her arm around the shorter girl's shoulders and smiled
at her. "There is more than athleticism to being a good fighter, Usagi!
We each play a part. We sailor soldiers wouldn't be a good team
if we all didn't have something to add."
They walked outside and Minako paused to turn to Usagi. "You need
agility, intuition, logic, and brute strength to win a fight."
Usagi counted on her fingers. "Well, that takes care of you, Rei,
Ami, and Mako, but what about me?"
"Well, to overcome a fight you need those four qualities, that's
true... But to overcome all odds, to win not just the battles, but the
war, you need faith. Faith in your teammates, faith in your friends,
and faith in the world itself and the people that live there. That's
your role to play. Don't ever lose your faith, Usagi. Without it,the
sailor soldiers would never be victorious and the world would surely
fall prey to evil."
Usagi smiled and gave her friend a big hug.
"Thanks Minako! You always know what to say to make me feel
better."
"No problem. Hey, I have to go back in the gym and listen to the
coach's post game lecture. I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"
----
Usagi groaned in her sleep several hours later.
She was walking down a dark street and was on her way home. Usagi
saw her dim figure as if she was following the girl, but she knew she
was just playing the spectator, in this dream. The girl couldn't
see her. She walked with the confidence of a leader, but she was
pausing now and then, straining her ears to hear something.
Usagi didn't hear anything at first, but after a few moments the sound
floated to her.
It sounded like a cry for help.
Usagi, with a dim memory that shouted of danger, began to panic.
She tried to tell the girl to run - to get out of here. But, of course,
the girl couldn't hear her. She had stopped completely with her head
tilted to one side. She reached into her pocket and pulled out
something small and pale, which she was now holding in her fist.
She whirled around suddenly, turning to face Usagi, with her face
covered in shadows. She wasn't looking at Usagi though, she was looking
beyond her - through her, even. Whatever was in her hand
clattered and broke on the hard concrete as she took a sudden step
forward into a pool of moonlight. Her face was finally distinct, though
it twisted in terror as she saw the danger that threatened her. It was
Minako's face.
Usagi spun on her heel to see what was terrifying Minako, only to
hear her strangled scream.
"MINAKO!!" Usagi sat up abruptly in bed, Minako's scream still
ringing in her ears. She fumbled to open up the drawer of her
nightstand to pull out her communicator, her hands trembling with fear.
"Oh Minako," moaned Usagi," please please answer." She pressed
the call button for Venus.
Nothing.
She pressed it again.
Nothing.
Usagi hammered the button for a few seconds before throwing it
against the wall in frustration and jumped out of bed, pulling on a
jacket over her pajamas.
"Usagi?" Luna, getting tossed out of bed, stared at her charge in
disbelief. "What is it?"
"Luna, something is wrong with Minako. We have to go see if she's
alright!"
And without further explanation, ran out of her room and out of
the house, a black cat close at her heels.
About ten minutes later, a panting Usagi and Luna ran up to
Minako's apartment building, startling the desk clerk as they bolted
past and climbed the stairs. They reached her door a minute later and
Usagi began to pound on the door.
"Minako! Minako open up! It's Usagi!"
Several groans and shouts issued from the other apartments,
requesting, none too nicely, for Usagi to shut up. She ignored them.
"Minaaako!!!"
"Usagi, she's not home," whispered Luna softly, staring as the
girl pounded at the door desperately.
"No! She's home, she has to be!! She's just asleep!"
"If she was asleep, she would have woken up with all that racket,
and if she was home, she would have opened the door by now."
Usagi knew that this was true. She really didn't think she'd be
home anyway... she was just hoping...hoping beyond hope.
Usagi turned her back to Minako's door and leaned against it,
sliding down until she was sitting at its base, crying helplessly.
"What's going on Usagi?"
"She's dead, Luna," said Usagi, lifting her head from her knees
with tears running unchecked down her cheeks. "Minako's dead."
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email me your comments, questions, and criticisms at dew_drop@myself.com