Somewhat Lost in the Translation
By Slim Gohan and Keiya
Series – Sailor Moon/Hellsing
Rating – PG-13, for the cursing and vampire hunting, and some yuri, and so forth.
Romantic Parings? – Maybe…but not between the two…
Major Characters? – Paladin Alexander Anderson and Sailor Mercury
Disclaimers – Neither series belong to us. The basis of the story, is kinda ours, but kinda not either. (The basis is "Lost In Translation".)
Also, any songs sung at any point in this song are not ours unless they are (Don't expect it)
Summary – Paladin Alexander Anderson is sent by Iscariot to Tokyo to report about and help subdue the FREAK threat there, for a short time. While there, he runs into Ami Mizuno who has found herself alone and adrift in life. Maybe together, they can find the companionship they are both looking for……… (Loosely based on Lost in Translation)
Quick A/N : Some yuri. You have been warned.
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Interlude II – Thoughts of Mercury
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By the time the pair made it into Tokyo, it was past midnight.
From the train station, Alexander walked Ami back to her and her mother's apartment. The only stop they made was for the Paladin's bloodlust. After watching him slaughter a FREAK vampire or two in the name of God, they went back on their way.
By the time they made it to Ami and her mother's apartment, it was about 1 a.m.
Alexander walked her into her bedroom, turning on random light switches on the way to provide light to guide their way. Once they were outside her room, she came face to face with him.
"Thank you for the fun night, Anderson-san."
"It was my pleasure lass."
"Do you want to meet tomorrow?"
"Sure. With you, I know things will be interesting in this bloody country."
She smiled. "Pick me up here then. Good night, Alex-san."
"I'm pretty good with directions. Now, I have some business to attend to. Get some rest, lass. I'll see you tomorrow."
He smiled, turned around, pulled out a bayonet, and left her for the night.
Instead of walking into her bedroom, she went towards the bathroom instead. She came to the conclusion that she needed a hot shower. She started humming one of her favorite J-Pop songs as she put the shower on for herself.
Her thoughts though, went to the loneliness that she was left to once again.
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After getting out of the shower, and putting on her panties and the shirt she wore for bed, she went straight into her room. She turned the light on, and hopped into her neatly made bed. She slipped her legs under the covers, seemingly in a hurry to try to bring some warmth to them. She reached to her lamp stand to grab the book she was reading.
After bringing the book back to herself, she immersed herself within the book's world.
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Once she made it to Chapter 25, she placed her bookmark there and set the book on the stand. She then turned off the light, and slouched into a sleeping position.
She grumbled about the light being so far away, and wishing for a Clapper, but she smiled it off.
Just before sleep could take her, her phone rang.
She thought about getting up to answer, but she stopped when she saw what time the clock reported to her.
"2 A.M.? I'll call them tomorrow…"
She laid back down and waited for the answering machine to pick the message up. After 6 rings, it did so.
"Ami-chan? It's me, Setsuna. I just wanted to call and see if you were alright, since the rest of the Senshi sort of left you here…but it's two in the morning…I don't assume you would be up…"
Since this was one of her best friends, Ami darted to the phone.
"Setsuna-chan?"
"Ami-chan? Did I wake you up…if so, I'm sorry…"
"No, it's alright Setsuna-chan. I sorta got home recently, and I was reading."
"That sounds like you, Ami-chan. I called about 14 times today, but since you didn't answer, I was starting to worry that something happened to my Ami-chan."
"No, I was fine. I was here until about noon, in which I went shopping and met up with my new friend."
"New friend?"
"He's a guy. And a priest."
"I was worried for a second that you were leaving me."
She chuckled, and answered "I couldn't do that. You're too good of a friend. So, how is your vacation?"
"I just got back in today."
"Would you like to come over for tea?"
"At this hour?"
"I could use the company. Once my new friend left, I began to think about my loneliness again. How I'm here and no one else was. I just don't want to be alone tonight…"
"I'll be right over. Just make sure you have that tea ready!"
"Yes ma'am. The tea will be ready when you arrive, Setsuna-chan."
"Alright, Ami-chan. I'll see you in a little bit."
Ami heard the click on the other side of the line, and she hung up as well.
She looked at the clock once more. It read "2:15 A.M.".
"Well, I'm not going to get any sleep tonight…I'd better make that tea."
Without the thought of changing, she went right into her kitchen area, and put on some water to boil.
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At about 2:40 A.M., Ami heard a 5 knocks at the door, all following a certain rhythm.
"That could be one of two people…and Alex-san is slaughtering vampires…"
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"DIE HEATHENISTIC FREAKS!"
Alexander Anderson laughed villainously as he cut a FREAK's head in two.
Oh yeah, He was having fun slaughtering this group of FREAKs…
…………maybe too much fun…………
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Ami walked to the door, and opened it.
Setsuna stood there, with a coat covering her nightgown. A smile crept onto her lips when she saw her gracious hostess open the door.
"Ami-chan, nice attire you have on."
"What you have on is just as revealing."
"Touché."
"Come in, Setsuna-chan. Tea is almost ready."
"I cannot wait."
Ami stepped away from the door, as Setsuna stepped through the door. She took off her coat and put it on the coat rack. She then walked over to the white couch in front of the television.
"How was your trip, Setsuna-chan?"
"It was pretty good. Kyoto is the same as I remember it."
"I thought you were going to stay the week."
"Nah, there was only so much I could do. I have been there a lot, so there wasn't much that was new to me that I wanted to do. I had gotten your message about your mom having to go to Hong Kong for the week. So, I decided to come back early and spend some time with you."
"That's why you're the best, Setsuna-chan. But you didn't have to rush back for me…"
"I wanted to rush back for you. I didn't want you to be lonely and miserable. But, apparently, you weren't…so, tell me about this guy…"
"Well, he's here for the week on business. He's a Scottish Priest from the Vatican, believe it or not."
"The Vatican? I can see why he wanted to get out so bad. There's really nothing there except the lovely churches…"
"Trust me Setsuna-chan, you have no idea."
"Whatever you say, Ami-chan." Ami smiled at her as she handed her a cup of tea, and with her own cup sat down next to her.
"Anything else about this mystery priest…?"
"Nothing except I'm meeting him tomorrow to have more wild escapades."
"Don't priests still take the vow of celibacy?"
They both laughed at the joke for a bit, and in the process, moved a bit closer to each other.
"Did you hear from any of the other Senshi, Setsuna-chan?"
"No, but I can assume that they're having their fun without us."
"That's always good."
"Did you hear anything from them, Ami-chan?"
"No."
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"What about the other Outer Senshi?"
"They're doing well in London. Hakura called to check in with me. Hotaru caught a fever, but is fine now."
"That's seems well and good."
They both took a sip from their tea glasses, and set them down.
"Would you like to hear some music, Setsuna-chan?"
"I would love to."
"Any requests?"
"Anything you wish, Ami-chan."
"Famous last words, Setsuna-chan."
Ami got up off her spot on the couch and walked over to the moderately big entertainment center. She chose one of the CD's there, and put it inside the CD player. She chose a song, and took her seat after pressing play.
(Lyrics once again in English instead of the original Japanese)
"I saw a nostalgic dream
At that time we became close
Everyone understood the overflowing loneliness
By the time we realized
That something was precious, it was too late
The feelings that pass us by are always too dazzling
If I ever hurt you until you want to cry
At that time, I'll sing for you until your tears dry up"
Maybe it was the song, or the singer's voice, but Ami and Setsuna moved closer together on the couch they sat on. Ami leaned her head on Setsuna's shoulder, and Setsuna responded by putting an arm around her.
"If it's the dream that you chased
Don't be afraid of getting hurt
On nights then you tremble, I'll hold you close…
And so…
Stop with that sad looking face
Let me see your smile
It's more wonderful and more precious to me than anything else, that smile"
Setsuna tightened her grip on Ami just a little, in a somewhat romantic fashion. Ami responded by grabbing Setsuna's hand, and holding it tightly.
"I can still remember it now
There's no forever right here
I kept gazing at the people who vanished with sad eyes
There's no one who'd ride a car without brakes
That's what was whispered
You looked down and tried to be strong; I just drew you close and embraced you tightly
If it's a dream that you want to grant
Don't hang your head and cry
On sleepless nights, I'll be there for you
Until you can see dreams
Don't be so embarrassed
Let me see your smile
It's more wonderful and more precious to me than anything else, that smile"
True to the song, they smiled at each other with genuine emotion. It dawned on both Senshi that something would happen behind him, and the vocalist singing to them would bring out that private emotion.
"We told each other about countless dreams at that time
We can't go back, anymore, but still…
If it's the dream that you chased
Don't be afraid of getting hurt
On nights then you tremble, I'll hold you close
And so…
Stop with that sad looking face
Let me see your smile
It's more wonderful and more precious to me than anything else, that smile
If it's a dream that you want to grant
Don't hang your head and cry
On sleepless nights, I'll be there for you
Until you can see dreams…
Don't be so embarrassed
Let me see your smile
It's more wonderful and more precious to me than anything else, that smile
That smile..."
"That was wonderful, what was that song called?"
"Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume…"
"I like the lyrics…"
"You'll like the next song better, in fact, my new friend Father Alex-san sang this one at karaoke!"
"That's amusing!"
"Would you like to dance to it, since it's starting now…"
"I'd love to…"
Ami stood up, and offered her hand to Setsuna, who accepted.
The acoustic guitar started, along with their dance…
Then the vocals came in…
(English instead of Japanese…again)
"I continued wandering aimlessly, all alone
A faint sigh painting a stroke of white…
In the ephemeral nature of the changing seasons
Tears overflowed without any reason…
"Even now I love you..."
The continually falling sadness changes into pure white snow
Through it all, I raised my head to the sky…
Before this body disappears now, if my wish reaches you
Please hold me tight just once more…
We didn't understand each other and hurt each other over and over again
Even at those times you were always kind…
I cut myself on the suddenly surrendered ring,
As our promises to each other were not granted…
"Even now I remember..."
As the song played on, two swayed along, with Ami resting her head on Setsuna's shoulder. Setsuna rested her head on Ami's, as the they danced closely together.…
"The fading memories are too brilliant as always
I wanted to be closer by…
We can't meet again but you were always close to hold me up
Just you, don't change yourself…
I can't erase those last tears you showed me
Even if I disappear along with this white snow,
I want to always bloom in your heart…
We held each other close, don't forget that warmth
Even if you love someone else…
I'll never let go of the sound, the last I heard of your voice
I want to fall into a deep sleep…
The continually falling sadness changes into pure white snow
Through it all, I raised my head to the sky…
Before this body disappears now, if my wish reaches you
Please hold me tight just once more…"
And they both looked in each other's eyes for a moment, and as the last phrase of the song played with passion, they kissed with the same type of passion…
"Please hold me tight just once more…"
The song ended, and in somewhat of a shock, Setsuna pulled back from her. She looked in a panic.
"Ami! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to……………I'll just leave, and we can pretend this never happened………I'm sorry, Ami-chan…"
She started to turn around, when she felt Ami grab her arm.
"Setsuna-chan…mou ichido tsuyoku dakishimete (*)..."
"Are you sure…"
"Please stay…"
And they kissed once more…
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Ami woke up in the arms of Setsuna. She looked at the clock, which read "10 A.M.".
Deciding against swimming this morning, she slipped out of Setsuna's arms and out of the bed. She grabbed her shirt and a pair of jogging pants and put them on, and made her way into the kitchen.
She went to put on the coffee, when she felt arms pull her into a deep hug.
"Morning, Setsuna-chan! Coffee?"
"I'd love some, Ami-chan." Ami then moved her head up, and caught Setsuna in a kiss.
Then they head a knock at the door.
"Wonder who it could be…?"
Ami walked over to the door and opened it.
It was Father Anderson. He was wearing a somewhat multicolored shirt with his longcoat, black jeans and sneakers. His giant cross hung around his neck.
Ami was just a little shocked.
And looking inside at the lass and her green haired friend with both of them still in their nightclothes, Anderson was a bit surprised as well.
He spoke first.
"Err…It looks like I came at a bad time…I'll leave you two alone…Sorry to interrupt your sleepover…"
"Alex-san, wait!" He stopped in mid-turn.
"Mid-life crisis?"
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Thanks for reading the interlude! The next chapter will probably be the last. The songs "Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume" and "Last Song" are both sung by the J-Pop/J-Rock singer Gackt.
(By the way, Anderson doesn't know Ami and Setsuna are now a pair, he really thought they were having a sleepover.)
*Mou ichido tsuyoku dakishimete - Please hold me tight just once more
Keep watch for Part III!