Kon'wa minna!! Me again. Here's the first chapter of this, and as we
all know, Makoto isn't as willing to give in as Rei was. How will this go
over with everything?
I don't own Sailor Moon. There, I said it.
~~~
~Makoto~
"So, what exactly is going on?" I asked.
Mamoru, Usagi, Rei and I were sitting in Mamoru's apartment to avoid the chaos going on at the temple.
"Well, let's just say this was planned somehow before our time in the Silver Millenium." Mamoru said.
Now I was confused. This had all been planned? HOW? Moreover, how did Rei and Usagi know too? Rei saw my confused face and pulled out her necklace, which was made of rubies and I recognized as her princess necklace. However, sometimes it was useful to play dummy.
"What is that? Where did you get it from?" I asked as innocently as possible. Rei saw right through the first question. The second one I was innocent on.
"It's her princess necklace. Nephlite has yours." A voice said from behind.
I turned around to see all of the outer senshi, each of them with their necklaces. Setsuna's was black onyx, Haruka's sapphire, Michiru's aquamarine, and Hotaru's amethyst.
"All of us have ours, Luna has Usagi and ChibiUsa's. You are the only two inner senshi that will have yours. The others are in the possession of their betrothed general." Setsuna said.
I blinked at what she just said. Did I hear the word betrothed?? And was the word general attached to it? This was far too much for one person to comprehend.
"Why do the generals have them, and what did I just hear about engagement???" I demanded, angry and confused at this point.
"Well, you see, in the Silver Millenium, all of us knew the destiny of the princesses of the planets and their respective generals. It was ordained before anyone was born that this would happen. Otherwise....you would be the last of the senshi. That would end the protection of Crystal Tokyo with you guys, and you would be in the palace to guard Serenity. Fate had it's own way of solving the problem, the generals of power and their royalty would give birth to the next generation of senshi to guard Small Lady. Therefore, if we had taken away the necklaces, the generals would have had no means of contact to set the initial necessity in motion." Mamoru said.
"So this was all planned and unavoidable?" I asked, putting on a calm facade. There was a thunderstorm inside me that I wanted them to see full blown... this was completely the wrong time to tell me this.
Usagi nodded and I hung my head. Keep the temper down... you don't have a fire temper... don't take after Rei... don't take after Rei... I know!! I'll make my OWN DAMN TEMPER!! JUPITER'S TEMPER!
I immediately stood up and glared at all of them. Every single one of them winced at my glance, even Rei. Then Usagi opened her big mouth.
"It's not that bad Mako-chan, you'll go away from us for a while and everything will be fine..." Usagi said soothingly, with too much sweetness in her voice. That was it. This had gone FAR ENOUGH!
"URASAI!!!!!!!!!! I AM SICK OF EVERYONE TELLING ME I CAN'T CONTROL MY OWN FATE!! GUESS WHAT, I CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!" I yelled, sending a blast of lightning from nowhere to the window, cracking it in half, then I ran out.
~~~
For some reason, the first place I went to was the temple. It seemed like even though Rei was one of the ones there, she might have been one of the few that understood my predicament. I was seething inside, still. Why did all of this have to happen?? What would happen to us that could make us less stronger to where we couldn't protect both Neo-Queen Serenity and Crystal Tokyo?? It didn't seem possible that we wouln't be able to do what we always did. Live regular lives by day, fight evil in the dark of the night. How did we ever manage to survive all these years anyways??
Yuuichirou came out in a hurry and looked relieved at the sight of me.
"Good!! Someone else to watch Sakura-chan. Ami has her hands full with Mina-chan. Ja ne!" Yuuichirou said, running past me.
I shook my head, heading up the steps.
"He's working two jobs for nothing if you ask me..." A voice muttered behind me.
I turned around and looked at Rei, smiling slightly.
"Why is that, Rei-chan?" I nosed.
Rei shrugged. "There's no point in him trying to win her affections. For some reason I think the memory eliminator didn't work on her. It's as if it wasn't supposed to. Not to mention I don't really appreciate it. I would have rather been a single mother sometimes. Then he wouldn't be trying for another one all the time."
I could see the contempt in her eyes the minute she brought up the brainwashing. All this had done a number on her. She was in love with Jadeite but couldn't mention him with Yuuichirou around Sakura. However, any minute he was gone, Rei talked about him as much as she could. The fire senshi genuinely loved her general, but I knew who had my heart, and it would take more than a lot of work to change that. Rei came over and put a hand on my shoulder.
"I know you can't stand the fact that fate put this in your hands. I didn't like it either from the beginning. Then I had the oppourtunity to think on my own while I was with the generals. I'm not trying to pressure you into giving them a chance, I'm just saying to follow what your heart says. If that changes, it changes. If not, then only time will tell if it will." She said calmly. I couldnt' help smiling at that. She did understand.
"Come on," she nudged me, "Ami needs some help taking care of my daughter with Minako in there."
We hurried up into the temple just as the phone rang in her area of the house. Rei ran to get the phone as I picked Sakura up from off the floor, where Minako had her while Ami tried to rest for a few moments. Rei returned and handed me the phone.
"Moshi moshi." I greeted.
"Kon'wa, it's Nephlite."
My jaw fell open, then I swallowed it shut along with half of the temper that had returned with his voice. Pride was about to interfere.
"Well...? Why are you calling?" I asked, somewhat in a temperamental attitude.
" How is Ran?"
"Nani? Who is Ran? Some other woman that became pregnant from you?" I retorted.
Rei gave me a warning look and I bit my tongue for a small time period. This was a bit on the side of annoying.
"Ran was the name we agreed on for the baby. I wasn't aware that you didn't remember."
"I was drunk and you want me to remember all of this information. Reality check, it doesnt' work that well."
"Gomen ne, how are the both of you?"
"Daijoba." I rolled my eyes.
"I can hardly wait to see you again."
I groaned. "I don't need cavities from sugar-coated affection over the phone."
"Still think it's his?"
"Give me a good reason not to and I'll think about changing my mind." It was a very good arguement. There had been no solid proof otherwise. I wasn't going to believe it was Nephlite's until it was proven.
"I'll see you with Sakura, Rei, and Jadeite tomorrow at lunch. Noon at the usual place. You will be there, right?"
"Alright. Ja ne" I grumbled.
"Ashiteru."
"Sayanaura, Nephlite." I replied firmly, then I hung up the phone.
Rei took Sakura up and sat me down. I watched her bottle feed Sakura and sighed. How could she stand knowing all of this and not telling the other two? How could she stand what happened? The past was coming back to haunt me, that was the only explanation. All the times I beat other guys up was turning around and biting me in the butt. I had to deal with one of the biggest pains on the planet.
"Rei-chan, how did you feel about the whole ordeal in the beginning?" I questioned tentatively. Maybe I wasn't going as insane as I thought.
"When you guys came to get me right before I had Sakura, I was a little mixed up. I was mad at you guys for taking me away from Jadeite, because I did love him, but at the same time, I still didn't fully believe it was his child until she was born. There was just something in her eyes that said she was his." Rei explained.
I looked at Sakura, and thought for a moment. Genetically it was the only possible solution to her lavender eyes, but I knew they would get darker. I couldn't tell what Rei was talking about.
"Give it time Mako-chan. You might see it."
I could only hope she was right.
~~~^_^~~~
~Nephlite~
I couldn't tell who was more nervous, Jadiete or myself. Either way, we couldn't wait to see the three of them. That is, if Makoto decided to show. I wasn't sure with her tone on the phone. Right now Jadiete would go crazy if he didn't see his daughter or fiance again. I suppose the insecurity of them living with baka might of had something to do with that. Other than the five months of his absense. I looked at Jadeite to see this satisfied smirk on his face.
"What exactly is so amusing?" I demanded.
"She won't run to you, so relax and get over it." Jadeite stated.
"I know that."
"You look as if you expect it from her."
I rolled my eyes and looked at him. "Do you mind shutting your trap?"
"Hai, I do actually. I appreciate the concern."
I groaned and looked up to see the trio walking over. Makoto had on a pair of jeans, a slimming shirt, and sunglasses. Rei was wearing a more comfortable, casual sundress and had Sakura in her arms. I poked Jadeite, who grinned at the sight of Rei. He waved and instantly she had given Sakura to Makoto and was running to him, throwing her arms around him and planting a kiss on his lips. That girl sure knew how to make someone jealous sometimes. Makoto chased after her at a leisurely pace, but wasn't far behind, handing Sakura to Jadeite and facing me more formally.
"Kon'nichi'wa." She said.
I crossed my arms, eyeing her. "Kon'wa. Am I allowed to hug you or will that result in sudden death?"
She rolled her eyes in permission and I hugged her, kissing her cheek. Jadeite then looked at Rei.
"Did you brainwash Sakura and baka?" he asked.
"Tried to, think it only worked on baka." Rei replied.
"Well of course, she's Daddy's little angel."
"Excuse you? You haven't waken up at 2a.m.in a good five months my dear general."
"Wrong again love, my sleeping habits have been permanently messed up."
"Not likely. Men sleep all too well."
I looked over and noticed Makoto had a look of worry on her face. I smiled and put an arm on her shoulder, using her as an armrest.
"Don't worry, we won't deal with this too much."
"I sure as hell hope not, but I'm too hungry to care right now. Maybe if we leave they'll notice."
"I doubt it."
~Makoto~
We walked in and were soon followed by the two lovebirds. They did notice after all. After we ordered. Jadiete smirked at me.
"So, how about we leave right after lunch instead of waiting?" he teased.
Nephlite shot him a look and I could feel my temper rising again. He was going to push it if the little fire general didn't watch his tongue.
"Beware of your mouth Jadeite, it might turn purple when I get done..." Nephlite growled.
"Cut it out you two." I ordered, taking a bite of my sandwich. This whole ordeal was taking a lot out of me. Then of course you could add on that I was now feeding two people.
I finished my sandwich while the other three talked some, and I looked out the window to see Shinozaki walking in this direction, as if he had been looking for someone. Then I remembered I hadn't been home for him to call me. He must have been looking for me. My heart jumped into my throat and I leapt out of my seat, running out and catching his eye.
"Shinozaki!" I exclaimed, running to him.
He turned from where he was looking in and smiled broadly at me, just in his way that always made me feel like the world revolved around me. He opened his arms and closed them the minute I had mine around him. Shinozaki kissed me tenderly and I smiled brightly.
"Gomen nasai. I didn't mean to upset you the other day. I tried to call but you weren't there. Can you forgive me?" He asked.
I smiled and kissed him. "Of course I can. Ashiteru."
"Ashiteru. Come on, let's go for a walk." He said, then we both headed off, with me under his arm, grinning for the first time in days.
I don't own Sailor Moon. There, I said it.
~~~
~Makoto~
"So, what exactly is going on?" I asked.
Mamoru, Usagi, Rei and I were sitting in Mamoru's apartment to avoid the chaos going on at the temple.
"Well, let's just say this was planned somehow before our time in the Silver Millenium." Mamoru said.
Now I was confused. This had all been planned? HOW? Moreover, how did Rei and Usagi know too? Rei saw my confused face and pulled out her necklace, which was made of rubies and I recognized as her princess necklace. However, sometimes it was useful to play dummy.
"What is that? Where did you get it from?" I asked as innocently as possible. Rei saw right through the first question. The second one I was innocent on.
"It's her princess necklace. Nephlite has yours." A voice said from behind.
I turned around to see all of the outer senshi, each of them with their necklaces. Setsuna's was black onyx, Haruka's sapphire, Michiru's aquamarine, and Hotaru's amethyst.
"All of us have ours, Luna has Usagi and ChibiUsa's. You are the only two inner senshi that will have yours. The others are in the possession of their betrothed general." Setsuna said.
I blinked at what she just said. Did I hear the word betrothed?? And was the word general attached to it? This was far too much for one person to comprehend.
"Why do the generals have them, and what did I just hear about engagement???" I demanded, angry and confused at this point.
"Well, you see, in the Silver Millenium, all of us knew the destiny of the princesses of the planets and their respective generals. It was ordained before anyone was born that this would happen. Otherwise....you would be the last of the senshi. That would end the protection of Crystal Tokyo with you guys, and you would be in the palace to guard Serenity. Fate had it's own way of solving the problem, the generals of power and their royalty would give birth to the next generation of senshi to guard Small Lady. Therefore, if we had taken away the necklaces, the generals would have had no means of contact to set the initial necessity in motion." Mamoru said.
"So this was all planned and unavoidable?" I asked, putting on a calm facade. There was a thunderstorm inside me that I wanted them to see full blown... this was completely the wrong time to tell me this.
Usagi nodded and I hung my head. Keep the temper down... you don't have a fire temper... don't take after Rei... don't take after Rei... I know!! I'll make my OWN DAMN TEMPER!! JUPITER'S TEMPER!
I immediately stood up and glared at all of them. Every single one of them winced at my glance, even Rei. Then Usagi opened her big mouth.
"It's not that bad Mako-chan, you'll go away from us for a while and everything will be fine..." Usagi said soothingly, with too much sweetness in her voice. That was it. This had gone FAR ENOUGH!
"URASAI!!!!!!!!!! I AM SICK OF EVERYONE TELLING ME I CAN'T CONTROL MY OWN FATE!! GUESS WHAT, I CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!" I yelled, sending a blast of lightning from nowhere to the window, cracking it in half, then I ran out.
~~~
For some reason, the first place I went to was the temple. It seemed like even though Rei was one of the ones there, she might have been one of the few that understood my predicament. I was seething inside, still. Why did all of this have to happen?? What would happen to us that could make us less stronger to where we couldn't protect both Neo-Queen Serenity and Crystal Tokyo?? It didn't seem possible that we wouln't be able to do what we always did. Live regular lives by day, fight evil in the dark of the night. How did we ever manage to survive all these years anyways??
Yuuichirou came out in a hurry and looked relieved at the sight of me.
"Good!! Someone else to watch Sakura-chan. Ami has her hands full with Mina-chan. Ja ne!" Yuuichirou said, running past me.
I shook my head, heading up the steps.
"He's working two jobs for nothing if you ask me..." A voice muttered behind me.
I turned around and looked at Rei, smiling slightly.
"Why is that, Rei-chan?" I nosed.
Rei shrugged. "There's no point in him trying to win her affections. For some reason I think the memory eliminator didn't work on her. It's as if it wasn't supposed to. Not to mention I don't really appreciate it. I would have rather been a single mother sometimes. Then he wouldn't be trying for another one all the time."
I could see the contempt in her eyes the minute she brought up the brainwashing. All this had done a number on her. She was in love with Jadeite but couldn't mention him with Yuuichirou around Sakura. However, any minute he was gone, Rei talked about him as much as she could. The fire senshi genuinely loved her general, but I knew who had my heart, and it would take more than a lot of work to change that. Rei came over and put a hand on my shoulder.
"I know you can't stand the fact that fate put this in your hands. I didn't like it either from the beginning. Then I had the oppourtunity to think on my own while I was with the generals. I'm not trying to pressure you into giving them a chance, I'm just saying to follow what your heart says. If that changes, it changes. If not, then only time will tell if it will." She said calmly. I couldnt' help smiling at that. She did understand.
"Come on," she nudged me, "Ami needs some help taking care of my daughter with Minako in there."
We hurried up into the temple just as the phone rang in her area of the house. Rei ran to get the phone as I picked Sakura up from off the floor, where Minako had her while Ami tried to rest for a few moments. Rei returned and handed me the phone.
"Moshi moshi." I greeted.
"Kon'wa, it's Nephlite."
My jaw fell open, then I swallowed it shut along with half of the temper that had returned with his voice. Pride was about to interfere.
"Well...? Why are you calling?" I asked, somewhat in a temperamental attitude.
" How is Ran?"
"Nani? Who is Ran? Some other woman that became pregnant from you?" I retorted.
Rei gave me a warning look and I bit my tongue for a small time period. This was a bit on the side of annoying.
"Ran was the name we agreed on for the baby. I wasn't aware that you didn't remember."
"I was drunk and you want me to remember all of this information. Reality check, it doesnt' work that well."
"Gomen ne, how are the both of you?"
"Daijoba." I rolled my eyes.
"I can hardly wait to see you again."
I groaned. "I don't need cavities from sugar-coated affection over the phone."
"Still think it's his?"
"Give me a good reason not to and I'll think about changing my mind." It was a very good arguement. There had been no solid proof otherwise. I wasn't going to believe it was Nephlite's until it was proven.
"I'll see you with Sakura, Rei, and Jadeite tomorrow at lunch. Noon at the usual place. You will be there, right?"
"Alright. Ja ne" I grumbled.
"Ashiteru."
"Sayanaura, Nephlite." I replied firmly, then I hung up the phone.
Rei took Sakura up and sat me down. I watched her bottle feed Sakura and sighed. How could she stand knowing all of this and not telling the other two? How could she stand what happened? The past was coming back to haunt me, that was the only explanation. All the times I beat other guys up was turning around and biting me in the butt. I had to deal with one of the biggest pains on the planet.
"Rei-chan, how did you feel about the whole ordeal in the beginning?" I questioned tentatively. Maybe I wasn't going as insane as I thought.
"When you guys came to get me right before I had Sakura, I was a little mixed up. I was mad at you guys for taking me away from Jadeite, because I did love him, but at the same time, I still didn't fully believe it was his child until she was born. There was just something in her eyes that said she was his." Rei explained.
I looked at Sakura, and thought for a moment. Genetically it was the only possible solution to her lavender eyes, but I knew they would get darker. I couldn't tell what Rei was talking about.
"Give it time Mako-chan. You might see it."
I could only hope she was right.
~~~^_^~~~
~Nephlite~
I couldn't tell who was more nervous, Jadiete or myself. Either way, we couldn't wait to see the three of them. That is, if Makoto decided to show. I wasn't sure with her tone on the phone. Right now Jadiete would go crazy if he didn't see his daughter or fiance again. I suppose the insecurity of them living with baka might of had something to do with that. Other than the five months of his absense. I looked at Jadeite to see this satisfied smirk on his face.
"What exactly is so amusing?" I demanded.
"She won't run to you, so relax and get over it." Jadeite stated.
"I know that."
"You look as if you expect it from her."
I rolled my eyes and looked at him. "Do you mind shutting your trap?"
"Hai, I do actually. I appreciate the concern."
I groaned and looked up to see the trio walking over. Makoto had on a pair of jeans, a slimming shirt, and sunglasses. Rei was wearing a more comfortable, casual sundress and had Sakura in her arms. I poked Jadeite, who grinned at the sight of Rei. He waved and instantly she had given Sakura to Makoto and was running to him, throwing her arms around him and planting a kiss on his lips. That girl sure knew how to make someone jealous sometimes. Makoto chased after her at a leisurely pace, but wasn't far behind, handing Sakura to Jadeite and facing me more formally.
"Kon'nichi'wa." She said.
I crossed my arms, eyeing her. "Kon'wa. Am I allowed to hug you or will that result in sudden death?"
She rolled her eyes in permission and I hugged her, kissing her cheek. Jadeite then looked at Rei.
"Did you brainwash Sakura and baka?" he asked.
"Tried to, think it only worked on baka." Rei replied.
"Well of course, she's Daddy's little angel."
"Excuse you? You haven't waken up at 2a.m.in a good five months my dear general."
"Wrong again love, my sleeping habits have been permanently messed up."
"Not likely. Men sleep all too well."
I looked over and noticed Makoto had a look of worry on her face. I smiled and put an arm on her shoulder, using her as an armrest.
"Don't worry, we won't deal with this too much."
"I sure as hell hope not, but I'm too hungry to care right now. Maybe if we leave they'll notice."
"I doubt it."
~Makoto~
We walked in and were soon followed by the two lovebirds. They did notice after all. After we ordered. Jadiete smirked at me.
"So, how about we leave right after lunch instead of waiting?" he teased.
Nephlite shot him a look and I could feel my temper rising again. He was going to push it if the little fire general didn't watch his tongue.
"Beware of your mouth Jadeite, it might turn purple when I get done..." Nephlite growled.
"Cut it out you two." I ordered, taking a bite of my sandwich. This whole ordeal was taking a lot out of me. Then of course you could add on that I was now feeding two people.
I finished my sandwich while the other three talked some, and I looked out the window to see Shinozaki walking in this direction, as if he had been looking for someone. Then I remembered I hadn't been home for him to call me. He must have been looking for me. My heart jumped into my throat and I leapt out of my seat, running out and catching his eye.
"Shinozaki!" I exclaimed, running to him.
He turned from where he was looking in and smiled broadly at me, just in his way that always made me feel like the world revolved around me. He opened his arms and closed them the minute I had mine around him. Shinozaki kissed me tenderly and I smiled brightly.
"Gomen nasai. I didn't mean to upset you the other day. I tried to call but you weren't there. Can you forgive me?" He asked.
I smiled and kissed him. "Of course I can. Ashiteru."
"Ashiteru. Come on, let's go for a walk." He said, then we both headed off, with me under his arm, grinning for the first time in days.