Somewhat Lost in the Translation
By Slim Gohan and Keiya Tenpouin
Disclaimers – We don't own the characters, series, or songs used in the story. The basis isn't ours either (Lost in Translation)
Series – Sailor Moon and Hellsing
Romantic Parings? – Implied Mercury/Pluto…could be taken as sisterly…minus the kissing and all…
ALL RIGHT! Any other parings? – No.
Who are the other major characters then – Your mom and Bubbles the Monkey from DBZ.
Seriously, who? – Paladin Alexander Anderson and Sailor Mercury/Ami Mizuno.
Summary – Paladin Alexander Anderson is sent to Tokyo to help subdue the Japanese FREAK threat. He runs into Ami Mizuno, who is finding herself somewhat adrift and alone in life. Maybe together, they can find the companionship they are both looking for….. (Loosely based on Lost in Translation)
&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Part III – The Last Song
&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Ami and Setsuna heard a knock at the door.
"Wonder who it could be…?" Ami wondered aloud.
So she walked over to the door and opened it.
It was Father Anderson. He was wearing a somewhat multicolored shirt with his white 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 recovered and 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?"
"I guess you can say that…look, am I interrupting something lass? I'll let you and your friend have some more time if you want…"
"No, Alex-san. I promised that we would spend some time together today, and a promise is a promise."
He nodded in response and she motioned for him to come in, and he followed her inside.
She moved next to Setsuna and Alexander stopped in front of the pair.
"Alex-san, this is Meioh Setsuna. Setsuna-chan, meet Father Alexander Anderson, from Vatican City."
"It is nice to meet you, Setsuna."
"It is nice to meet you, Alexander-sama." They shook hands with one another, as Ami brightened her smile.
"You two sit and chat while I bring us some coffee…is that alright with you, Alex-san?"
"That's perfectly fine, lass. I practically live off the stuff."
"I'll be right back." Ami walked into the kitchen area, and Anderson and Setsuna walked in the other direction to the living room area.
So he sat on a chair, and she on the couch. There, they shared a serious awkward silence. He twiddled his thumbs, and she looked down at the floor.
He tried to get the ball rolling.
"So, you and Ami are friends?"
"Yeah. We've been friends for a long time….So, you met her this week, I hear?"
"I did. I believe it was while fighting vampires."
"Oh, that sounds fun."
"It was……You're Sailor Pluto, right?"
She looked at him surprised, while he sat there, looking innocently.
"Err….how did you know that?"
"I work with the Vatican."
"I knew that…which division??"
"Oh… Iscariot."
"I've never heard of that division before…"
"We're top secret."
"Ohhh."
"Yeah."
"So, what do you do when you're not being a Senshi?"
"I work as a school nurse."
"Oh. How old are you?"
"Older than you."
"Senshi of time, right?"
"Yeah."
"Sounds fun."
"I don't complain about it all the time."
More awkward silence followed as Ami walked in with their coffee.
"Here is your coffee Setsuna-chan…" as she handed her a cup. "And here is yours, Alex-san" as she handed him his cup. "…And this one is mine." She said as she picked up the last remaining cup for herself.
"Thank you, lass."
Setsuna snickered, and added "What he said."
They all took a sip of their coffee, and set it down. Ami spoke first.
"So, what did you two talk about?"
"Oh, nothing much…"
"We were just making basic introductions, lass. We didn't go in depth on anything."
"Ahh, I see."
"But lass, it was nice to make her acquaintance." He quickly added on.
"Yes, Anderson-sama is a nice person, and a very smart one too."
"You flatter me…"
"It seems you two are getting along. Do you want to come with us, if Alex-san doesn't mind, of course."
"No, not at all."
"I'd love to, but I've got to be somewhere today. Hakura, Michiru, and Hotaru are coming back today and I've got to meet them…"
"Sounds like fun, other lass."
"All right, Setsuna-chan. Tell them I said hello and welcome back."
"I'll be sure to pass on the message…" She said with a smile.
Ami smiled back. "Thank you for staying over last night, Setsuna-chan."
"It was my pleasure, Ami-chan. Hopefully, we can do it again sometime."
Anderson observed the exchange, yet the only thing that came up in his mind was "They must be really good friends…" then it went to "…that damned Alucard is going to die again when I get back there when I see him again…"
After Ami and Setsuna hugged and bowed to each other, they said their good-byes.
But Anderson's mind clicked once more when he saw the gestures, and thought to himself once more...
"Isn't a hug supposed to mean something here? I knew it, but I just can't put my finger on it…" he continued with, "It probably has something to do with friendship and whatnot. I don't think it means anything beyond that…" That added to the feeling of not caring one way or the other.
Anderson smiled and bowed as well. Setsuna then took her leave for the day. Ami watched her leave the apartment, and then turned back to the Paladin.
"Just give me a few minutes, Alex-san. I'll be ready soon. Please, make yourself at home."
"Alright lass, I'll wait." She walked down into the hall that led to the bathroom. He sat down again, and continued sipping his coffee. While drinking, he glanced over to the bookshelf that was visible in the room. He set his cup down, and from his spot scanned the self for anything he would find interesting. What he found were several books about medicine and other sciences.
That is, until he found a copy of "It's A Magical World".
He got up, stretched is legs for a second, and walked over to the shelf. He pulled out the book from it's space and flipped to a random page.
"A comic book? I didn't know the lass was into such things…" He stopped his sentence when laughter overtook him.
He took the book back with him as he walked back to his seat. He continued laughing at and reading the book while Ami was scrambling to find some clothes to wear. He was enjoying himself with the book, until his cell phone's ring distracted him from it.
He reached into his pocket, and pulled out the phone. He pressed the answer button and answered.
"Hello?"
"Moshi moshi Father Anderson! How is your trip so far?"
"Not too bad, Father Renaldo. I'm following my orders and am having fun."
"That's wonderful to hear, Father."
"How are the children?"
"They're doing well. They all miss you so."
"I miss them too, and I'll be back by weeks end."
"Well, you see Father, that is what this call is about…"
"Hmm?"
"There has been an incident in Scotland. Your expertise and skill are required."
"What about Heinkel and Yumiko?"
"They're on assignment in the Middle East. Besides, Father Maxwell doesn't want to send them to there after their brief run in with Hellsing."
"They ran into that damned Alucard?"
"Him, the female vampire, and the commander of the Wild Geese…Pip something…anyway, we need you back."
"Hmm? When?"
"We need you on a plane to Scotland tonight. Father Maxwell called ahead, and your plane is scheduled for 6 P.M. Tokyo time. Everything is prepared, and all you need to do is be there."
"Alright."
"Also, Father Maxwell needs the Tokyo FREAK report when you return from Scotland."
"Understood."
"May God go with you."
"Amen."
The other side of the line went dead, as Anderson put his phone away. He simply leaned back, and put his hand to his forehead.
"How much did you hear, lass?"
He glanced over, and saw Ami standing at the entrance to the living room area. She was wearing a blue summer dress, with a white sweater. Her Mercury pendant hung around her neck in all it's silver glory.
"Most of it." She said with a blush.
"So you know I'll have to leave later today."
"I know…"
"I have to apologize for deceiving you by saying I would be here all week…"
"It's alright Alex-san. Duty calls, and you didn't know about it. Besides, you have all day free."
"You're right." He smiled a genuine, non-feral smile. "Let's get going then."
"Alright." She said, as she walked over to the door. Alex set the book down onto the table, stood up, and followed her to the door. She made sure she had her keys and wallet with her in her small, blue purse.
"Let's go."
Anderson nodded, and followed her out the door.
&&&&&&&&&&&
They found themselves walking the Tokyo city streets, with the downtown as their destination.
Strangely enough, neither of them had a destination in mind. So, they were…well…just walking, hoping they could come up with an idea. An idea other than karaoke, that is.
"Think of anythin' lass?"
"There are no festivals today, all of the concerts today I heard are sold out…and after 7 P.M."
"That's no good. What about---"
"No karaoke."
"…"
"But, I suppose there are one of those variety shows that give away free tickets still have seats."
"Good, let's do that then lass."
"But those usually don't open until 11."
"And it's about 9:30…"
"We've got time to kill…"
"That we apparently do…"
They both stopped in their tracks, and stood thinking. The sounds of lasers and button mashing, along with the sounds of people and their random conversations could be heard in the background.
"There has to be something we can do, lass…"
While he continued to ponder, Ami looked around their surroundings for possible answers to their question.
"Hair salons, department stores, a restaurant, a strip club?!?…Alex-san wouldn't want to go to any of those…"
Then the buzzing and the button mashing and the sounds of people conversing came upon her, as she turned to look at the building they were standing in front of.
"Alex-san!"
"Hmm?"
"How about here?"
Anderson looked at the building Ami was referencing to. He raised an eyebrow at her choice.
"I've never been to one…"
"Now's a good time to start…"
"We have until 11. Let's waste time." He said, finally giving in.
She smiled as they went inside together.
&&&&&&&&
In the arcade, Alexander and Ami were indulging themselves on a fighting game. One Ami thought she was quite good at, since she beat Usagi and the rest of the Inner Senshi, as well as a few other good players at this very game.
"Alex-san! You beat me again. I thought you never played this one!"
"It must be talent. Or the priest I'm using. Never fight a man of God!"
Ami smiled as she put in a few more tokens and challenged him again.
"I'm sorry Alex-san, but this time, I'm going to take you out."
"Those are fightin' words lass. "
She selected her character, Sailor V, and then the virtual battle commenced.
&&&&&&&&
They walked out of the Arcade at 10:35 A.M., with the Paladin holding a record of 25-2 over Mercury.
The two losses were mercy losses. However, he told Ami otherwise. She went with his charade, but she knew better.
At this time, they headed off to the TV studio for the variety show they were planning on watching. Ami told Alexander that this variety show host was the Japanese equal of Johnny Carson.
&&&&&&
"What the hell is this…?"
Alexander didn't have a clue of what was going on at this show. From the look of it, the man's guest didn't have an idea of what was going on either. Alexander's attempts to find out what was going on from Ami failed, since she was in stitches.
The only words Alexander could understand were the guest's name, "Bob Harris".
One of the main differences between the actor Harris and the Paladin Anderson is that Bob went along with the insanity. Anderson, on the other hand, didn't do a thing.
Well, the other main difference is that Bob was on Television, while Alexander was sitting in the audience, but that one isn't important.
"…This is crazy…"
&&&&&&&
"…That was crazy."
"Come on, Alex-san! That was fun!"
The show had ended, and the two were walking in the Tokyo afternoon sunlight.
"It was crazy."
"Alright, I'll give you that one. Are you hungry, Alex-san?"
"You read my mind." He said, as he grabbed his stomach.
"Come on, There is a place not far from here. It isn't too bad."
"Lass?"
"Hmm?"
"You're hungry too, aren't ya?"
"Famished."
"I thought as much. Please lead the way."
"My pleasure." She said as she grabbed his hand, and starting pulling him along.
&&&
"Lass, why is there a cooker on our table?"
"Because we cook the food, Alex-san."
He poked it with one of his blessed blades. She laughed in amusement at his goofy action.
Who knew Alexander Anderson had a goofy side to him?
Soon, the waiter came out, and asked them what they wanted. Alexander didn't really care, so Ami just ordered the same thing for both of them.
"What did you order, lass?"
"You'll see in due time, Alex-san."
She smiled at him, and he smiled back. Their usual silence filled their space like water in a cup. Not that either of them cared, since it was nice for them to have the other's company.
&&&
That silence didn't last very long.
The waiter had brought them their food.
Raw.
"What in the…"
"We're supposed to cook it Alex-san. That is why there is a burner here."
She then took her food, picked it up with a pair of tongs, and placed it over the fire.
Alex on the other hand, used his blessed blade to pick it up by impaling it, and then put it over the fire as well.
Ami couldn't help but laugh.
&&&&
Surprisingly, Alexander's was done first. He placed it down on his plate in front of him. He forwent the chopsticks and continued using his bayonet blade. Ami, on the other hand, when she was done cooking used the chopsticks given to her.
Between bites, Alexander said, "This isn't so bad. But, it kind of makes me mad that they didn't cook it for us, lass. I mean, this is a restaurant after all."
"Alex-san, I'm sure you can deal with this easily."
"Compared to fighting vampires, this is a challenge."
"A challenge?"
"Oh yeah, no question. Well, except for that bloody demon Alucard. I will kill him one of these days…"
She giggled. "It's good to know you have your priorities straight. Also, it's good to know that fighting vampires is easier that cooking."
"You learn new things everyday, lass."
"Yes, I suppose I do…"
&&&&
They paid (Alexander grumbled since they didn't cook it and they still had to pay a good amount) for their food, and they were once again looking for something to do together.
It was 3:30 P.M.
"Ok lass, what now?"
"Well, do you remember that park you saw when you first came?"
"The one I saw you in looking depressed?"
"Yes."
"Then I do."
"Let's go back there, together this time."
"Alright lass, I have some time."
She nodded, and they were bound for the park.
&&&&&
They arrived there after a ten-minute walk. It was 3:45 P.M.
They began walking on the sidewalk there, and came upon a street artist almost as soon as they arrived. The artist offered to draw them, for a small fee, of course.
It was something they both agreed on.
So they sat on the nearest bench, as Ami leaned on Alexander's shoulder, he put his arm around her, letting his gloved hand drape over her shoulder.
The artist looked a little bewildered at the fact this man had a glove on that read "JESUS CHRIST IS IN HEAVEN", but he went on with it anyway.
It took him all of a half-hour, but the portrait of Mercury and the Paladin was completed.
He handed them the portrait, which was to their liking, and they paid him his "small" fee.
They then continued on with their walk.
&&&&&
"You keep it lass."
She looked up at him in question. "Why?"
"As something to remember me by."
She didn't say anything, but had a questioned look on her face. So he continued on.
"We may never see each other again. It's better you keep it than myself. I wouldn't be able to forget you even if I tried."
She only nodded.
"Don't look sad, lass. You had fun this week with me, didn't you? How many psychotic priest do you meet?"
"Not many, but you've certainly set a high standard for the best."
"And…?"
"I had fun." She flashed him a smile once more.
"See lass? You look better with that smile than you do with that frown."
They stopped by the cherry blossoms as they came upon them. She brought a branch to her height, and simply admired it. It's divine aroma came to her nose on it's own.
"These cherry blossoms Alex-san…you should smell one…"
He only nodded, as he took the branch she had and took a giant wiff.
Needless to say, he was taken back at the giant aroma it had.
Cough "It was nice lass" cough
She laughed, and added "You were not supposed to smell it that much Alex-san!"
"Tell me next time!"
"I'm sure you learned not to do it next time."
"You're right lass, I won't do it next time…because you'll tell me!"
"You've got a deal!"
He then looked at his watch.
It read 5:15 P.M.
"Lass, We should get going. I need to pack before I go."
"I'll go with you."
&&&&
They reached the hotel in 10 minutes.
The rushed in, and went directly to the elevator. It took them up to his floor. They went to his room.
Alexander had the keys at the ready as he went to go unlock the door. After a few seconds of trying, he found himself successful with the click of the doorlock. They entered into his remarkably clean room.
"It's…neat!"
"Yes, well, I try."
He went into his walk-in closet and pulled out his one suitcase.
"Just one, Alex-san?"
"Yes, well, one must be prepared."
The room phone rang suddenly. Ami was closest to it, so she answered for him.
"Moshi moshi…"
She nodded at what she heard, as if the person knew that she nodded, and handed it to Alexander.
"Yes?"
"Anderson-sama? It is the clerk from the front desk. I am calling to tell you that you are checked out of the hotel. Maxwell-sama called ahead. Your cab will be here very soon to take you to the airport. Thank you for staying with us. Have a safe trip home."
"Thank you. God bless." He then hung up the phone.
Ami went into his drawer and pulled out the few clothes that he brought with him. She set them on the bed, as Alexander opened the suitcase.
"He are your things. You didn't bring very much."
"I didn't need to. The whole priest thing keeps it easy."
She only nodded.
He folded his things and put them in the suitcase neatly. It didn't take long, and he was done quite soon.
"Well lass, I am ready to go."
She smiled and added "Then let us go, Alex-san."
They walked out the door together, and she slammed the door shut.
&&&&&
(English instead of Japanese)
Inside of the continually falling rain
Hollowly, I looked up into the sky
With the ends stretching out into eternity
A flock of birds looking for freedom was crying out
Only your lost smiling face
Could never do anything like betray
Over and over I murmured this to my heart
They made it down to the lobby together via the elevator.
"Waiting for your cab, Alex-san?"
"Yes, and then I am off to work once more. Lass, I truly had a good time with you."
"It was fun, Alex-san. Thank you for being with me and curing my loneliness."
"No need to thank me for that, lass. It was entirely my pleasure."
And no matter how much I've been hurt
And what became the thing that hurts me
I can't stop for anyone
It's fine if I only find a little bit of light
Even if today's sun doesn't rise
"The falling rain will someday cease, won't it..."
You've gotten tired of walking
In your hand you've held the vanishing dream…
And when this life has been exhausted
There's something precious that cannot be forgotten
Our time together that we fought for…
"What do you think of the Sailor Senshi now, Alex-san?"
"I am a fan of Sailor Mercury. I can't say much of the others since I really haven't seen them in action."
"You're too kind…you know…when you're not crazy…"
"I thank you for that humble complement." He smiled, and she broke out into laughter.
"You know lass, I really am going to miss you."
"And I really will miss you too. Don't forget me, Father Alexander Anderson-san."
"Never."
And even when my voice doesn't reach you
Even when we can't return to that time again
I'm here, continuing to cry out to you
Someone continues to search for
The meaning of their birth
And no matter how much I've been hurt
And what became the thing that hurts me
I can't stop for anyone…
The cab soon pulled up.
Alexander stood up, and grabbed his suitcase.
"I must go. Goodbye, Mizuno Ami." He bowed, and was about to walk away when she grabbed his hand.
"Wait…here…" She took off her Mercury pendant and put it around his neck.
"This is something to remember me by. Keep it safe, Alexander Anderson-san."
He smiled and reached into his coat. He pulled out one of his blessed bayonets.
"Here, keep this to remember me by with the picture. You can use this to fight the undead more effectively. The Pope himself blessed it. This one is special to me, lass. Keep it safe."
"Alright, Alex-san."
At this point, she was tearing up. In a reaction, he brought her into a great bear hug. One in which she gave in return.
It's fine if I only find a little bit of light
Even if today's sun doesn't rise
"The falling rain will someday cease, won't it..."
"Goodbye, Mizuno Ami."
"Goodbye, Paladin Alexander Anderson."
They released their hug, and he turned away and walked out the door.
He got in the cab, and it pulled away. Ami walked out of the hotel, bayonet in hand, and off toward her apartment. She said to herself:
"Sou sa, kono ame wa itsuka yamu n da ne..."
"The falling rain will someday cease, won't it..."
THE END
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
A/N : Sorry for taking so long to get out! We've just been busy. Well, this is the end of the story. The song is "dears" by Gackt. What can we say, we like Gackt!
Also, we sorta apologize for the Interlude II, and how weird it was in relation to the story. We didn't know what we were doing. But we won't take it down. This is it for us.
Please review!
Goodbye!