AN: I know I said I wouldn't start on this until fall, but I tried to hold off on writing and I got bored! I sat outside, i'm done. I always end up back at the computer! Anyways, as I said before, this is a sequal to 'A Trusting Heart'. If you haven't read that, then you might not want to read this, since there may be some references and things you don't understand. I hope this is ok!
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon. If you sued me, you would recieve a gum wrapper and some pocket lint :)
Chapter 1
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Ami Mizuno sat very stiffly in a chair with a white sheet spread over it. Her mother and the decorator were circling it, commenting as another decorater tied a ribbon to the back.
"For goodness sake, Ami relax! I want to see how comfortable my wedding guests will be, they're not going to sit stiff like a board during the reception!" Her mother teased as she grabbed her shoulders and pulled her back.
"Now, how does it feel," her mother asked excitedly. Ami shifted uncomfortably in the chair.
"Is it...um. Is it supposed to be so restricting? Besides mother, to pay so much extra for an uncomfortable sheet drapped over every chair seems silly." Her mother face faulted.
"Bring us the other chair you have for an option," her mother told the decoraters. They rushed off.
"Perhaps Ami is right, those extra sheets tied onto the chairs for decoration really are expensive," James said from where he was standing in the corner.
"Oh, but there's a pretty blue bow in the back! Besides, you're just saying that because you're paying for the decorations," her mother said with a laugh," honestly, you two are perfect togther. You're both cheap!" Ami had only known her mother's fiance, James, for 3 days, but already she liked him.
"Only two and a half more weeks until the big day," her mother said, placing her hands on Ami's shoulders. Ami could tell she was nervous. Ami was nervous herself. Her mother had asked her to send an invitation to her father that morning, whom Ami hardly spoke to. Sometimes he sent her paintings, but that was about it.
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"Come on Ami, when are we gonna go shopping for our brides maids' dresses," Minako asked as she, Mako, Usagi, and Rini walked with Ami to the temple to meet Rei and the others.
"Next week, I believe," she answered, ignoring the pose Minako made to emphasize the fact that she would look fantastic in something classy and yellow or orange, which she had alread stated. Obviously, there was some arguement on what color the brides maids would wear. In the end though, it would have to be Ami's mother's decision. Hotaru and Rini were easy to pick for, since they didn't have to dress in the same exact colors. Hotaru would wear something purple, and Rini would wear the same dress in pink.
"Please Ames, just consider orange!" They arrived at the temple, where Darian, Rei, Hotaru, Haruka & Michiru waited. Setsuna only attended scout meetings when there was something serious happening. However, to everyone's surprise, she had agreed to show up that one night to be another brides maid at the wedidng. Ami's mother had wanted 7 bride's maids. She said her wedding planner had wanted one odd ball to stand in between groups of three when in front of crowds. Ami had met the wedding planner. She was eccentric(sp?), but very efficient at her job.
Everyone offered their greetings and sat down, enjoying the tea and cookies Rei had set out.
"Don't eat so much Odango, or you won't be able to fit into your dress," Rei said. Usagi blinked a moment, then burst into tears.
"I'mgonnabefatatami'smom'sweddingandeveryonewillnotice," she screamed, bursting in to tears. Rei sweatdropped.
"I didn't mean it Oda- Usagi, don't cry!" Everyone jumped up to calm Usagi down, and 5 minutes later, they were all sitting down again, Usagi happily munching on cookies. Haruka stood. She had started dressing more like a woman now, and Ami figured the hardest thing would be to get Haruka in a dress for the wedding. First, Haruka had suggested woman's pant suits for the brides maids. That hadn't xactly made everyone happy.
"Well, now the reason I asked Rei to call this meeting was becuase of our defense. A year ago, we all gathered together and Mako and I taught everyone basic martial arts. Some of you grew very advanced," she said looking at Ami. The memory of her almost beating Wufei that one day back at the Winner Estate popped into her head.
"However, we still feel there is more we can learn. Our defense is terrible. It took us forever to get rid of thos terrible rougue youma those three days. Tokyo was under lock down. We should be able to perfect our martial arts skills so that we are never the underdog in a battle when it comes to that. Am I right?" Everyone nodded in agreement. After a bit more planning, they decided to spar and see each other's weakness's. They were out back behind the temple, a large, closed land where they ussually trained, unseen and unheard.
"From now on our training sessions will have to be tuffer. Normally, we just train on our powers. I suggest we train our powers first and martial arts next. Today isn't a regular session, so I believe we will just spar today," Michiru said. Everyone nodded at the older girls. Soon, they were all paired up. Makoto fought Rei, Michiru fought Darian, Minako fought Usagi, Rini and Hotaru were told to first observe Makoto and Rei, so that they could pick up on some basics, since that was all Minako and Rei were doing to try and teach them. Ami stood looking at the pairs for a moment before she froze. The only person left was...
"Ami, come on," Haruka called, ushering her over. She gave a weak smile in her direction and slowly strode foreward.
"Um...Haruka. I know I improved a little more than a few of the group last year, but your REALLY good, I mean, Mako's really good, but you-" Haruka cut her off.
"That chinese man, Chang Wufei. You fought him, and according to some, would have beat him. If you're that good, then you can challenge me," Haruka answered. Ami nodded. Haruka started without warning, Aiming a punch at Ami's head. She ducked out of the way, kind of bending backwards Using her current position to her advantage, she ducked underneath Haruka's arm and behind her, kicking at her. Haruka dodged this with a small margine. She laughed.
"You've improved," she said, and started sparring with her again. Everyone was pretty unorganized as the gundam pilots popped into the backyard, and there mouths hanging open slightly.
"Ladies, ladies, no need to fight. You're all friends," said Duo. Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at the 5 for a brief moment.
"We're just practicing," Ami said, the first to approach. Everyone followed and offered greetings.
"Didn't you promice me you'de go out to dinner with me tomorrow," Quatre whispered in her ear. Ami smiled, and nodded. They walked off together, discussing the wedding and other thoughts that lingered on there minds. Ami sat down underneath a cherry blossom, which Rei had planted near the back of the land. Quatre sat down next to her. They were silent for a moment, before something hit Ami in the head. She rubbed it thoughtfully, and they both looked up.
At first, Ami thought she saw a face smiling down at them from the tree. The eyes were scary and dead looking. She let out a shriek, and Quatre grabbed her and jumped back. Everyone ran over.
"What's wrong?" "What happened" "You ok?" Ami rushed back over to the tree, and looked up. No one was there.
"It's just your nerves Ames. Your overworked, between training, and preparations for the wedding. Go home and get some rest," offered Michiru. Ami nodded. Perhaps she did need a break. She had done nothing but rush around the last three days. SHe hadn't really givin herself a chance to get over her injuries. Maybe it was getting to her.
"I'll walk you home," Quatre said. Hadn't he seen the person in the tree? Obviously not. She nodded, and they walked off, leaving everyone staring at the tree for a few moments. Makoto aproached it and looked up- but there wasn't anybody there.
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I know it's short, but my first chapter always is. Anyways, tell me what you think! Oh, and was Ami's mother's name ever stated for sure? if it was, could you tell me, because i'm sick of writing Ami's mother, I'd rather just put a name in. Sorry about any typos!
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon. If you sued me, you would recieve a gum wrapper and some pocket lint :)
Chapter 1
---------------------
Ami Mizuno sat very stiffly in a chair with a white sheet spread over it. Her mother and the decorator were circling it, commenting as another decorater tied a ribbon to the back.
"For goodness sake, Ami relax! I want to see how comfortable my wedding guests will be, they're not going to sit stiff like a board during the reception!" Her mother teased as she grabbed her shoulders and pulled her back.
"Now, how does it feel," her mother asked excitedly. Ami shifted uncomfortably in the chair.
"Is it...um. Is it supposed to be so restricting? Besides mother, to pay so much extra for an uncomfortable sheet drapped over every chair seems silly." Her mother face faulted.
"Bring us the other chair you have for an option," her mother told the decoraters. They rushed off.
"Perhaps Ami is right, those extra sheets tied onto the chairs for decoration really are expensive," James said from where he was standing in the corner.
"Oh, but there's a pretty blue bow in the back! Besides, you're just saying that because you're paying for the decorations," her mother said with a laugh," honestly, you two are perfect togther. You're both cheap!" Ami had only known her mother's fiance, James, for 3 days, but already she liked him.
"Only two and a half more weeks until the big day," her mother said, placing her hands on Ami's shoulders. Ami could tell she was nervous. Ami was nervous herself. Her mother had asked her to send an invitation to her father that morning, whom Ami hardly spoke to. Sometimes he sent her paintings, but that was about it.
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"Come on Ami, when are we gonna go shopping for our brides maids' dresses," Minako asked as she, Mako, Usagi, and Rini walked with Ami to the temple to meet Rei and the others.
"Next week, I believe," she answered, ignoring the pose Minako made to emphasize the fact that she would look fantastic in something classy and yellow or orange, which she had alread stated. Obviously, there was some arguement on what color the brides maids would wear. In the end though, it would have to be Ami's mother's decision. Hotaru and Rini were easy to pick for, since they didn't have to dress in the same exact colors. Hotaru would wear something purple, and Rini would wear the same dress in pink.
"Please Ames, just consider orange!" They arrived at the temple, where Darian, Rei, Hotaru, Haruka & Michiru waited. Setsuna only attended scout meetings when there was something serious happening. However, to everyone's surprise, she had agreed to show up that one night to be another brides maid at the wedidng. Ami's mother had wanted 7 bride's maids. She said her wedding planner had wanted one odd ball to stand in between groups of three when in front of crowds. Ami had met the wedding planner. She was eccentric(sp?), but very efficient at her job.
Everyone offered their greetings and sat down, enjoying the tea and cookies Rei had set out.
"Don't eat so much Odango, or you won't be able to fit into your dress," Rei said. Usagi blinked a moment, then burst into tears.
"I'mgonnabefatatami'smom'sweddingandeveryonewillnotice," she screamed, bursting in to tears. Rei sweatdropped.
"I didn't mean it Oda- Usagi, don't cry!" Everyone jumped up to calm Usagi down, and 5 minutes later, they were all sitting down again, Usagi happily munching on cookies. Haruka stood. She had started dressing more like a woman now, and Ami figured the hardest thing would be to get Haruka in a dress for the wedding. First, Haruka had suggested woman's pant suits for the brides maids. That hadn't xactly made everyone happy.
"Well, now the reason I asked Rei to call this meeting was becuase of our defense. A year ago, we all gathered together and Mako and I taught everyone basic martial arts. Some of you grew very advanced," she said looking at Ami. The memory of her almost beating Wufei that one day back at the Winner Estate popped into her head.
"However, we still feel there is more we can learn. Our defense is terrible. It took us forever to get rid of thos terrible rougue youma those three days. Tokyo was under lock down. We should be able to perfect our martial arts skills so that we are never the underdog in a battle when it comes to that. Am I right?" Everyone nodded in agreement. After a bit more planning, they decided to spar and see each other's weakness's. They were out back behind the temple, a large, closed land where they ussually trained, unseen and unheard.
"From now on our training sessions will have to be tuffer. Normally, we just train on our powers. I suggest we train our powers first and martial arts next. Today isn't a regular session, so I believe we will just spar today," Michiru said. Everyone nodded at the older girls. Soon, they were all paired up. Makoto fought Rei, Michiru fought Darian, Minako fought Usagi, Rini and Hotaru were told to first observe Makoto and Rei, so that they could pick up on some basics, since that was all Minako and Rei were doing to try and teach them. Ami stood looking at the pairs for a moment before she froze. The only person left was...
"Ami, come on," Haruka called, ushering her over. She gave a weak smile in her direction and slowly strode foreward.
"Um...Haruka. I know I improved a little more than a few of the group last year, but your REALLY good, I mean, Mako's really good, but you-" Haruka cut her off.
"That chinese man, Chang Wufei. You fought him, and according to some, would have beat him. If you're that good, then you can challenge me," Haruka answered. Ami nodded. Haruka started without warning, Aiming a punch at Ami's head. She ducked out of the way, kind of bending backwards Using her current position to her advantage, she ducked underneath Haruka's arm and behind her, kicking at her. Haruka dodged this with a small margine. She laughed.
"You've improved," she said, and started sparring with her again. Everyone was pretty unorganized as the gundam pilots popped into the backyard, and there mouths hanging open slightly.
"Ladies, ladies, no need to fight. You're all friends," said Duo. Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at the 5 for a brief moment.
"We're just practicing," Ami said, the first to approach. Everyone followed and offered greetings.
"Didn't you promice me you'de go out to dinner with me tomorrow," Quatre whispered in her ear. Ami smiled, and nodded. They walked off together, discussing the wedding and other thoughts that lingered on there minds. Ami sat down underneath a cherry blossom, which Rei had planted near the back of the land. Quatre sat down next to her. They were silent for a moment, before something hit Ami in the head. She rubbed it thoughtfully, and they both looked up.
At first, Ami thought she saw a face smiling down at them from the tree. The eyes were scary and dead looking. She let out a shriek, and Quatre grabbed her and jumped back. Everyone ran over.
"What's wrong?" "What happened" "You ok?" Ami rushed back over to the tree, and looked up. No one was there.
"It's just your nerves Ames. Your overworked, between training, and preparations for the wedding. Go home and get some rest," offered Michiru. Ami nodded. Perhaps she did need a break. She had done nothing but rush around the last three days. SHe hadn't really givin herself a chance to get over her injuries. Maybe it was getting to her.
"I'll walk you home," Quatre said. Hadn't he seen the person in the tree? Obviously not. She nodded, and they walked off, leaving everyone staring at the tree for a few moments. Makoto aproached it and looked up- but there wasn't anybody there.
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I know it's short, but my first chapter always is. Anyways, tell me what you think! Oh, and was Ami's mother's name ever stated for sure? if it was, could you tell me, because i'm sick of writing Ami's mother, I'd rather just put a name in. Sorry about any typos!