Well, well, well... Here I am again, with the latest installment of this here fic! On an extra note, I have got to be 1 of THE BIGGEST REI/USAGI FANS THERE IS!! I have read every single story about the twosome that I've found! And, I DON'T agree with either of them in any pairing except with each other! I wish I owned SM, so I could kill off Mamo-baka, and have Rei & Serena(Usagi) live Happily Ever After! But, alas, I don't so... I read and write FANFICTION! Thanks to all of you who also read and/or write Rei/Usagi stories!... uh... um... yeah... I think that I've clambered on about long enough, ya know. On with the fic!
Then again, maybe not! Does anyone out there know a Japanese name meaning *Raging Tiger* or *Tiger's Rage*? If you do, please tell me it, it should definitely help me update quicker. Okay, Some of you may get mad but, I decided to add in a male character(who represents ME) in this fic. That's right I will be playing the part of Shawn. He's 6'something, weighs about 225-235, has black hair, and is a master of all styles of Martial Arts(including Pro-wrestling), as well as being a master swordsman with a Katana, Broadsword(double-edged), & Wakizashi.. A master Ninja, age unknown.
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Part 10: A Friend, Back From Death...
~Near Tsukino Residence~
Rei and Serena reach the front walk, to Serena's parents' house (where she still lives)... Rei stops Serena and presses her lips to her princess'. Serena almost gives-in to the kiss but, forces herself to pull away, "What's wrong, Princess?" asks Rei, confused. "Rei..." the odango-atama replies, "I... uh, well--" "Serena!" Rei says, a bit harsh, "You mean, You haven't told them, yet!?" "Well..." Serena responds, "No, I... hadn't told them... Why? Have you told *your* father?" "Yes." Rei says, simply. "H-how'd he take it?" asks Serena. "Doesn't matter, how he took it." Rei replies, a bit harsh, "What matters is that I told him." "You're right..." Serena says.
Rei sees that her love seems like she's about to cry and softens her tone, "I'm sorry I shouted. But, Why haven't you?" The blonde odango-head swallows and says, "I hadn't been able to think of a way to... break it to them easy, that's all..." "Now, though," she says, "I guess I'll just have to tell them the truth, up front." "Sorry. I guess I shoulda asked you." Rei responds, feeling a bit guilty, "You want me to stay? Might make it a little easier." "... no." Serena says, "They're my family, I have to do this, by myself. I'll come to the shrine, after I've talked to them." she returns Rei's kiss, a bit tentative due to the locale, and flashes the priestess her *perfect* smile. "See you then, Serena." Rei says, as her princess starts toward the house. She, herself, turns and starts toward the shrine... However, There is a very large red wolf, watching the events...
~Inside Serena's Home~
"What was *THAT*, all about!" demands Kenji(Serena's father). Serena shudders a bit. "Calm down, Kenji." Ikuko(Serena's mother) says, "Don't get so worked-up." "Why shouldn't I!" Kenji responds, "When my only daughter's becoming a-a..." "A lesbian." Shingo(now 16) intervenes. "I am *NOT*!" Serena speaks up, "Yes! I am in-love with Rei! But, I do not look at other girls, the way I do at her!" "Rei is my true Soul-mate!" the odango-atama continues, "She loves me, UNCONDITIONALLY! Much more than that IDIOT, Mamoru, ever could have! And, I love her, the same way!" Kenji stomps out of the room and Ikuko asks Shingo to go upstairs, so she can talk to Serena, which he does.
"Are you going to get mad, too, mom?" asks Serena, tears forming in her eyes, because of yelling at her own father. Ikuko hugs her daughter, "No, Serena." she says, "I'm not mad, nor am I going to get mad at you." "It's just..." Ikuko adds, "You have to understand. Your father's only thinking about your well-being. He's worried about how you're going to manage, in such a lifestyle." "Rei and I will manage," Serena says, pushing herself back from Ikuko, "Because we love each other." she turns and walks to the door. "And," Serena adds, opening the door, "That's all we need. It doesn't matter, even if we have to take jobs as strippers or something, we'll make it. So, either as my family, You can all accept it and support my decision. Or, Not and condemn me for it... I love you all, either way." she leaves, closing the door behind her. Ikuko smiles, faintly, in spite of the tears rolling down her face, 'My little Serena...' she thinks 'She's grown up to become a very strong-willed young woman.' accepting her daughter's decision will be difficult for her, it would be for any parent. But, She decides that she will support it, whether or not she agrees with it...
~Hikawa Shrine~
Rei is just getting out of her shower, not bothering with a towel, no one was around to see her, padding around naked, anyway... it had gotten so lonely at the shrine... Grandpa had died less than a year ago and, it had been nearly four years since Yuuchiro left, thinking Rei had fallen in love with Shawn... Shawn, a warrior from the past who was definitely in love with Rei. He was, though, a little too much like her to make a lasting relationship. However, she had dated him for awhile... while her true love was still with Mamoru. 'Three years...' Raye thinks, laying out her shrine robe 'It's been three years since Shawn died against his father, Chaos. And yet, I still think he's alive... I keep thinking it was my fault, that he sacrificed himself, because I told him that Serena was, and always will be, my true love. He said, though, that he already knew...' her thoughts are cut off by a knock at the front door. She puts on the robe and goes to see who it is.
Rei opens the door and Serena, crying, throws her arms around the priestess' neck. "What's wrong?" Rei asks, hugging the girl back. "T-they saw us kiss!" Serena replies, sobbing, "Dad... yelled at me. And, I-I yelled back at him... I've never raised my voice... like that to either of my parents." "Shhh." Rei says, rocking the girl in her arms, "It's okay. What about your mother?" "She..." the blonde replies, "I think, She understands... but, I don't know. I don't want to lose them..." her sobs slow.
Rei pushes her back a bit, to look at her, "Serena..." she starts, "I don't want you to, either. Not because of me." tears start to form in her dark eyes, "I-if it would be better for you... I could--" "No, Rei!" Serena cuts her off, "I love you! And, I don't care if they agree or not! I want to be with you, even if they disowned me!" "But, Serena," Rei says, "Blood *is* thicker than Water." "Rei..." she adds, "Blood may be thicker than Water but... Love is thicker than Blood..." "We both knew this path would be difficult to walk," she adds, "When we decided to start down it. I... I'll be alright." "Are you sure?" Rei asks. Serena nods and asks, "C-can I stay here, tonight?" "If that's what you want." Rei replies, "Do you want to use Shawn's old room, or... do you want me to get another futon, and you share my room?" Serena agrees on the same room, separate futons. Rei puckers out her lower lip and lowers her head, acting sad that Serena didn't mention sharing the *same* futon. Serena places her fingers under Rei's chin and lifts her head to face her. She winks at the priestess and kisses her, then says, "In due time, Priestess."
A few hours later...
~Outside the Shrine~
The large wolf(from earlier) reaches the top of the shrine-steps, with a shadowy figure of a man, next to it. The man is holding his ribs on the right side and bleeding, profusely, from several wounds. "I've... made... it... uh..." he says, then falls to the ground, unconscious. The wolf turns to him and whimpers a bit, then turns back and goes to the temple. It starts scratching at the front door with it's right-front paw and whimpers, then howls. It repeats this process, continually, trying to get someone's attention...
~Inside~
Rei, who's sleeping rather peacefully on her futon next to Serena's, is finally awakened by noises. "What's making all that noise?" She asks, out loud, sitting up on her futon. "Huh...?" Serena rouses also, "What noise?" Then, She too, hears the scratching and howling. "*That* noise." Rei says, "Wait here, Serena. I'll go see what it is." "I'm coming, too." responds the blonde princess. Rei agrees and slips into something a little less *revealing* than her lavender night-gown. She and Serena walk to the source of the noise, the front door. Rei opens the door and is rather shocked to see the large, red wolf. She kneels down and holds out her hand. The wolf sniffs her hand, then licks it and moves a bit closer. Rei pets the wolf and Serena asks, "Rei. Isn't that..." "Yes." Rei replies, "Kubira... Shawn's wolf..." "Rei! Look there!" Serena exclaims, pointing outside. Rei looks to where Serena's pointing and stands up, abruptly, "Shawn...?" she says, unsure of her own eyes.
~Inside/Shawn's Bedroom~
In the morning... Shawn wakes from nightmares of the Gates-of-Time being destroyed and Hariel's release. He, abruptly, sits up on the futon... "Argh." he grunts, clutching his ribs and lying back down. "You shouldn't move so much." a familiar voice says. Shawn turns his head and, through strained eyes, looks at who said the words, "S-Serena?" he says. "Yep! That's me!" the blonde odango-atama replies, "You're awake! I'll tell Rei!" Just as she finishes her sentence, Rei slides open the door and steps into the room, carrying a tray with a make-shift first-aid kit on it, then slides the door shut. She turns and sees that Shawn is awake, "Shawn?" she says. Serena walks over to the raven-haired priestess and takes the tray, then sits it on the floor, near the futon. Serena stands and starts toward the bedroom door, "I'll leave and let you two talk." she says. "You don't have to go, Serena." Rei tells her. "I know." the blonde princess responds, "But, I'd like to get something to eat, anyway." "Okay..." Rei says, and she gives her princess a brief kiss, then watches as Serena exits.
"So?" Shawn asks, from the futon, "You finally told her?" "Yes." Rei replies, turning toward the injured man, "She and I have been getting along great, together. But, I don't think her parents are approving." she lets out a small sigh. "Don't worry." Shawn says, forcing himself to a sitting position, leaned against the wall, "If there's one thing... I've learned about that girl, it's that things generally... have a way of working out... when she's involved." Rei nods and then it really hits her... *Shawn's Alive!!* Shawn asks, "How long... have I been gone?" "T-three years..." the priestess replies, sitting down, "I... We all thought, for sure, that you were dead!" "So did I." Shawn says, as he grabs a strong rubber-band and fixes his black hair back in his preferred *pony-tail* style, "I was denied death, once again..."
"So then, Shawn," Rei starts, "How are you still alive?" "After the fight with... Chaos... My body entered into a *stasis-lock*, for my injuries to heal." He replies. Rei is somewhat surprized. "It's no big deal." Shawn assures, "Any Demon can enter... a *stasis-lock*, even you." "I know that." Rei responds, somewhat sarcastically, "It's just that your injuries were so severe that I figured your body wouldn't have time to enter it." "One of the *perks* of being the son of Chaos, I figure." Shawn says, absently, then asks, "What *did* happen to Chaos?" "Well..." Rei replies, "Your *Ultima Break* attack weakened him and allowed Serena to deliver the final blow, with Exavyre."
"What about my Dojo?" Shawn asks, abruptly, "Who's been taking care of my students?" "Settle down." Rei says, "The dojo's fine, Shinya and Lita have been keeping it up and taking care of your students. We figured it best to tell them that you had went on a *journey*, as opposed to being killed, though, I think some of them suspect that you were." "I see..." Shawn says, "I have to return to them, tommorrow, and let them know that I am indeed alive." "But," the priestess responds, "Your injuries!" "They'll be healed by tommorrow... they're not severe." Shawn says, lying down in on the futon, "Another *perk*. All I need is about 18 hours sleep." Rei agrees and leaves the room, as Shawn enters a temporary *stasis-lock*...
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Ramblings: Another finished! Phew! Hope ya like it. I like to get reviews, e-mails, flames, or anything else regarding my fics... lets me know that people read em!... Thanks, anyway!
Then again, maybe not! Does anyone out there know a Japanese name meaning *Raging Tiger* or *Tiger's Rage*? If you do, please tell me it, it should definitely help me update quicker. Okay, Some of you may get mad but, I decided to add in a male character(who represents ME) in this fic. That's right I will be playing the part of Shawn. He's 6'something, weighs about 225-235, has black hair, and is a master of all styles of Martial Arts(including Pro-wrestling), as well as being a master swordsman with a Katana, Broadsword(double-edged), & Wakizashi.. A master Ninja, age unknown.
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Part 10: A Friend, Back From Death...
~Near Tsukino Residence~
Rei and Serena reach the front walk, to Serena's parents' house (where she still lives)... Rei stops Serena and presses her lips to her princess'. Serena almost gives-in to the kiss but, forces herself to pull away, "What's wrong, Princess?" asks Rei, confused. "Rei..." the odango-atama replies, "I... uh, well--" "Serena!" Rei says, a bit harsh, "You mean, You haven't told them, yet!?" "Well..." Serena responds, "No, I... hadn't told them... Why? Have you told *your* father?" "Yes." Rei says, simply. "H-how'd he take it?" asks Serena. "Doesn't matter, how he took it." Rei replies, a bit harsh, "What matters is that I told him." "You're right..." Serena says.
Rei sees that her love seems like she's about to cry and softens her tone, "I'm sorry I shouted. But, Why haven't you?" The blonde odango-head swallows and says, "I hadn't been able to think of a way to... break it to them easy, that's all..." "Now, though," she says, "I guess I'll just have to tell them the truth, up front." "Sorry. I guess I shoulda asked you." Rei responds, feeling a bit guilty, "You want me to stay? Might make it a little easier." "... no." Serena says, "They're my family, I have to do this, by myself. I'll come to the shrine, after I've talked to them." she returns Rei's kiss, a bit tentative due to the locale, and flashes the priestess her *perfect* smile. "See you then, Serena." Rei says, as her princess starts toward the house. She, herself, turns and starts toward the shrine... However, There is a very large red wolf, watching the events...
~Inside Serena's Home~
"What was *THAT*, all about!" demands Kenji(Serena's father). Serena shudders a bit. "Calm down, Kenji." Ikuko(Serena's mother) says, "Don't get so worked-up." "Why shouldn't I!" Kenji responds, "When my only daughter's becoming a-a..." "A lesbian." Shingo(now 16) intervenes. "I am *NOT*!" Serena speaks up, "Yes! I am in-love with Rei! But, I do not look at other girls, the way I do at her!" "Rei is my true Soul-mate!" the odango-atama continues, "She loves me, UNCONDITIONALLY! Much more than that IDIOT, Mamoru, ever could have! And, I love her, the same way!" Kenji stomps out of the room and Ikuko asks Shingo to go upstairs, so she can talk to Serena, which he does.
"Are you going to get mad, too, mom?" asks Serena, tears forming in her eyes, because of yelling at her own father. Ikuko hugs her daughter, "No, Serena." she says, "I'm not mad, nor am I going to get mad at you." "It's just..." Ikuko adds, "You have to understand. Your father's only thinking about your well-being. He's worried about how you're going to manage, in such a lifestyle." "Rei and I will manage," Serena says, pushing herself back from Ikuko, "Because we love each other." she turns and walks to the door. "And," Serena adds, opening the door, "That's all we need. It doesn't matter, even if we have to take jobs as strippers or something, we'll make it. So, either as my family, You can all accept it and support my decision. Or, Not and condemn me for it... I love you all, either way." she leaves, closing the door behind her. Ikuko smiles, faintly, in spite of the tears rolling down her face, 'My little Serena...' she thinks 'She's grown up to become a very strong-willed young woman.' accepting her daughter's decision will be difficult for her, it would be for any parent. But, She decides that she will support it, whether or not she agrees with it...
~Hikawa Shrine~
Rei is just getting out of her shower, not bothering with a towel, no one was around to see her, padding around naked, anyway... it had gotten so lonely at the shrine... Grandpa had died less than a year ago and, it had been nearly four years since Yuuchiro left, thinking Rei had fallen in love with Shawn... Shawn, a warrior from the past who was definitely in love with Rei. He was, though, a little too much like her to make a lasting relationship. However, she had dated him for awhile... while her true love was still with Mamoru. 'Three years...' Raye thinks, laying out her shrine robe 'It's been three years since Shawn died against his father, Chaos. And yet, I still think he's alive... I keep thinking it was my fault, that he sacrificed himself, because I told him that Serena was, and always will be, my true love. He said, though, that he already knew...' her thoughts are cut off by a knock at the front door. She puts on the robe and goes to see who it is.
Rei opens the door and Serena, crying, throws her arms around the priestess' neck. "What's wrong?" Rei asks, hugging the girl back. "T-they saw us kiss!" Serena replies, sobbing, "Dad... yelled at me. And, I-I yelled back at him... I've never raised my voice... like that to either of my parents." "Shhh." Rei says, rocking the girl in her arms, "It's okay. What about your mother?" "She..." the blonde replies, "I think, She understands... but, I don't know. I don't want to lose them..." her sobs slow.
Rei pushes her back a bit, to look at her, "Serena..." she starts, "I don't want you to, either. Not because of me." tears start to form in her dark eyes, "I-if it would be better for you... I could--" "No, Rei!" Serena cuts her off, "I love you! And, I don't care if they agree or not! I want to be with you, even if they disowned me!" "But, Serena," Rei says, "Blood *is* thicker than Water." "Rei..." she adds, "Blood may be thicker than Water but... Love is thicker than Blood..." "We both knew this path would be difficult to walk," she adds, "When we decided to start down it. I... I'll be alright." "Are you sure?" Rei asks. Serena nods and asks, "C-can I stay here, tonight?" "If that's what you want." Rei replies, "Do you want to use Shawn's old room, or... do you want me to get another futon, and you share my room?" Serena agrees on the same room, separate futons. Rei puckers out her lower lip and lowers her head, acting sad that Serena didn't mention sharing the *same* futon. Serena places her fingers under Rei's chin and lifts her head to face her. She winks at the priestess and kisses her, then says, "In due time, Priestess."
A few hours later...
~Outside the Shrine~
The large wolf(from earlier) reaches the top of the shrine-steps, with a shadowy figure of a man, next to it. The man is holding his ribs on the right side and bleeding, profusely, from several wounds. "I've... made... it... uh..." he says, then falls to the ground, unconscious. The wolf turns to him and whimpers a bit, then turns back and goes to the temple. It starts scratching at the front door with it's right-front paw and whimpers, then howls. It repeats this process, continually, trying to get someone's attention...
~Inside~
Rei, who's sleeping rather peacefully on her futon next to Serena's, is finally awakened by noises. "What's making all that noise?" She asks, out loud, sitting up on her futon. "Huh...?" Serena rouses also, "What noise?" Then, She too, hears the scratching and howling. "*That* noise." Rei says, "Wait here, Serena. I'll go see what it is." "I'm coming, too." responds the blonde princess. Rei agrees and slips into something a little less *revealing* than her lavender night-gown. She and Serena walk to the source of the noise, the front door. Rei opens the door and is rather shocked to see the large, red wolf. She kneels down and holds out her hand. The wolf sniffs her hand, then licks it and moves a bit closer. Rei pets the wolf and Serena asks, "Rei. Isn't that..." "Yes." Rei replies, "Kubira... Shawn's wolf..." "Rei! Look there!" Serena exclaims, pointing outside. Rei looks to where Serena's pointing and stands up, abruptly, "Shawn...?" she says, unsure of her own eyes.
~Inside/Shawn's Bedroom~
In the morning... Shawn wakes from nightmares of the Gates-of-Time being destroyed and Hariel's release. He, abruptly, sits up on the futon... "Argh." he grunts, clutching his ribs and lying back down. "You shouldn't move so much." a familiar voice says. Shawn turns his head and, through strained eyes, looks at who said the words, "S-Serena?" he says. "Yep! That's me!" the blonde odango-atama replies, "You're awake! I'll tell Rei!" Just as she finishes her sentence, Rei slides open the door and steps into the room, carrying a tray with a make-shift first-aid kit on it, then slides the door shut. She turns and sees that Shawn is awake, "Shawn?" she says. Serena walks over to the raven-haired priestess and takes the tray, then sits it on the floor, near the futon. Serena stands and starts toward the bedroom door, "I'll leave and let you two talk." she says. "You don't have to go, Serena." Rei tells her. "I know." the blonde princess responds, "But, I'd like to get something to eat, anyway." "Okay..." Rei says, and she gives her princess a brief kiss, then watches as Serena exits.
"So?" Shawn asks, from the futon, "You finally told her?" "Yes." Rei replies, turning toward the injured man, "She and I have been getting along great, together. But, I don't think her parents are approving." she lets out a small sigh. "Don't worry." Shawn says, forcing himself to a sitting position, leaned against the wall, "If there's one thing... I've learned about that girl, it's that things generally... have a way of working out... when she's involved." Rei nods and then it really hits her... *Shawn's Alive!!* Shawn asks, "How long... have I been gone?" "T-three years..." the priestess replies, sitting down, "I... We all thought, for sure, that you were dead!" "So did I." Shawn says, as he grabs a strong rubber-band and fixes his black hair back in his preferred *pony-tail* style, "I was denied death, once again..."
"So then, Shawn," Rei starts, "How are you still alive?" "After the fight with... Chaos... My body entered into a *stasis-lock*, for my injuries to heal." He replies. Rei is somewhat surprized. "It's no big deal." Shawn assures, "Any Demon can enter... a *stasis-lock*, even you." "I know that." Rei responds, somewhat sarcastically, "It's just that your injuries were so severe that I figured your body wouldn't have time to enter it." "One of the *perks* of being the son of Chaos, I figure." Shawn says, absently, then asks, "What *did* happen to Chaos?" "Well..." Rei replies, "Your *Ultima Break* attack weakened him and allowed Serena to deliver the final blow, with Exavyre."
"What about my Dojo?" Shawn asks, abruptly, "Who's been taking care of my students?" "Settle down." Rei says, "The dojo's fine, Shinya and Lita have been keeping it up and taking care of your students. We figured it best to tell them that you had went on a *journey*, as opposed to being killed, though, I think some of them suspect that you were." "I see..." Shawn says, "I have to return to them, tommorrow, and let them know that I am indeed alive." "But," the priestess responds, "Your injuries!" "They'll be healed by tommorrow... they're not severe." Shawn says, lying down in on the futon, "Another *perk*. All I need is about 18 hours sleep." Rei agrees and leaves the room, as Shawn enters a temporary *stasis-lock*...
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Ramblings: Another finished! Phew! Hope ya like it. I like to get reviews, e-mails, flames, or anything else regarding my fics... lets me know that people read em!... Thanks, anyway!
