"Turn in Events"
by Serra Dee
Chapter: Prologue
A fanfic started in 1999... back when my writing skills weren't
nearly as honed as they are now.
Author's Pre-Notes:
I started writing this story just after I graduated from Jr.
High, and I am now in sophomore year of university. I have
finally decided to publish this as I do enjoy the encouragement
that the online writing community gives, and it's a shame to
leave it locked up on paper so no one who would appreciate it
gets to read it.
Please note, I admit that I haven't read many fics over the
last year or two so I really don't know what the trends are
anymore. This may be very original now, or just another of the
norms. It's old, and still incomplete, but I'm hoping that
with some encouragement it'll get done.
Beware!! This is long!!! It will take me until at least
Christmas to get what I've already written typed and posted.
Then I have to finish the story, provide the feedback has been
good. I have little time, but if it's wanted, I will finish
this. And so, here is the standard plea... Feedback!!!
Give me feedback I give you words! Deal? Deal. Good.
Enjoy!
Serra Dee
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Glancing around, Mamoru noted the many familiar faces in
the Crown Arcade, but he could not put names to nearly as many
as used to be able to. For years his best friend, Fukaurta
Motoki had worked here until he graduated university and took
up a position as a doctor at the same hospital Mamoru worked
at. Now his younger sister ran the cafe and most of the
students Mamoru had seen there years before had moved on, it
was a younger generation running the place now.
Pulling out his cell phone Mamoru dialled the number Usagi
had given him when a sudden wave of nervousness washed over
him. He had no time to ponder it however, when the phone was
quickly answered at the other end.
"Tsukino and Osaka Law Firm, you're reached Tsukino
Kenji's office, how may I help you?" a bored, nasal voice
sounded in his ear. Just by the greeting he received Mamoru
could tell Usagi was right about her father's temporary
secretary. She certainly didn't seem to enjoy her job.
"I'd like to book an appointment with Tsukino-san as soon
as possible, please," Mamoru responded.
"Well, let me see what we have. You must understand Tsukino-san
is a very prominent attorney in extremely high demand, uh..."
the woman paused waiting expectantly for a name.
"Chiba Mamoru," he supplied.
"Chiba-san," she finished.
"I understand, however, this is not about me hiring
Tsukino-san as a lawyer."
"Well, then, if it isn't about hiring him, what is it? Or
is this meeting just going to be a waste of time?" the
receptionist seemed even less interested, trying to get rid of
him.
"It's a private matter that is for Tsukino-san's ears
only. And it certainly isn't a waste of his time. Now, when
is he available?" Mamoru replied, quickly becoming irritated by
her lack of interest. Thank goodness none of his nurses showed
that little interest in their patients.
"He doesn't seem to have any openings this week, next
week he is in court, he is taking Monday off. Tuesday is
booked, but I think I can fit you on Wednesday, July second.
Would that be alright?"
"Mamoru had been cringing since the receptionist stated
that Kenji was booked for the next two weeks. Now how was he
going to arrange Usagi's birthday present?
"I'm afraid that is far too long. Are you certain he
doesn't have any openings this week? A lunch meeting
possibly?" Mamoru tried. He had to work this out.
"Well, if I move his afternoon appointments up fifteen
minutes, and his eleven thirty down, I think that I can work you
in for the nineteenth. Will that work?" She was actually being
helpful. Finally the lazy young woman seemed to be getting the
picture.
Mamoru smiled as he answered, "That is perfect. Should I
meet him in the lobby or at a restaurant?"
"Well, considering you have an hour and a half, you might
as well meet him at the restaurant. Might I suggest the Mare
Serenitatis?" The Mare was the local restaurant, know for its
class and food. Mokoto had started her career as a chef
there.
"Actually, that is exactly where I was planning on going,
but thank you for the suggestion."
"Alright, I've got you down for noon with Tsukino-san on
the nineteenth at the Mar, Chiba-san. Is there anything else I
can do for you?" she added, though definitely sounding as
though she didn't want to.
"No, this is more than enough, thank you." Mamoru turned
off his cell and jotted down 'date with death' in his daytimer
just as Usagi, his girlfriend, walked into the arcade. She
was beautiful, as always. He long blond hair was done up in
two balls on the top of her head with a flowing stream hanging
down from each. Though the style was childish it suited the
bubbly blond. She was typically happy, but today a trace of
distress could be seen in her eyes. Glancing at the clock on
the wall, Mamoru smiled. Usagi was fifteen minutes later than
they had planned, likely the cause of her anxiety.
"Mamo-chan! Oh, I'm so sorry I'm late!" she started to
explain. "Umino caught up with me on my way out of the
building and..." she tried to explain but found the lips of her
man for the last thousand years on her own, silencing her.
"It's alright, Usako," Mamoru said when he broke from the
kiss. "I just got off the phone anyway. Now, what were you
saying about Umino?"
Umino and Naru, his girlfriend, had been Usagi's
classmates for as long as they could remember. Naru and Usagi
had been friends all their lives, though in rent years they
hadn't been as close as they were. The adorable red head and
the geeky four-eyes were a cute couple who were definitely in
love, though they showed it in different ways than most couples.
"Oh, he just wouldn't let me leave! I finally had to tell
him that I was supposed to meet with you, and then he started
in on gossip mode. Anyway, to get away from him I had to
promise that we'd double with him and Naru sometime. I'm
sorry, Mamo-chan. I know how much you hate double dates, but
it was the only way out I could think of at the time," Usagi
explained in a rush, obviously distressed at the prospect of
upsetting Mamoru.
"Don't worry about it, Usako. I know you tried everything
you could. Anyway, as long as we pick where we go this time it
shouldn't be too bad. Howa bout the Mar for supper and then a
movie with them?" Mamoru tried to calm his girlfriend, though
she still seemed pretty distraught.
"Alright, but when? We can't put it off too long, but we
have plans well into July."
"I'm sure Umino and Naru wouldn't mind waiting, besides,
aren't they going to be at your birthday party?"
"I'd imagine so, but I don't think Umino would want to
wait that long. He's desperate for gossip, nothing has been
going on."
"And thank heavens for that. I'm glad for the break, even
if it brings us into the gossip mill."
"Agreed. This is a well deserved hiatus."
"Now, shall we get to that movie? Or would you rather do
something else?"
"Something else. I don't really feel like seeing anything
that's showing tonight. A trip to the park sound good?"
"Wonderful."
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by Serra Dee
Chapter: Prologue
A fanfic started in 1999... back when my writing skills weren't
nearly as honed as they are now.
Author's Pre-Notes:
I started writing this story just after I graduated from Jr.
High, and I am now in sophomore year of university. I have
finally decided to publish this as I do enjoy the encouragement
that the online writing community gives, and it's a shame to
leave it locked up on paper so no one who would appreciate it
gets to read it.
Please note, I admit that I haven't read many fics over the
last year or two so I really don't know what the trends are
anymore. This may be very original now, or just another of the
norms. It's old, and still incomplete, but I'm hoping that
with some encouragement it'll get done.
Beware!! This is long!!! It will take me until at least
Christmas to get what I've already written typed and posted.
Then I have to finish the story, provide the feedback has been
good. I have little time, but if it's wanted, I will finish
this. And so, here is the standard plea... Feedback!!!
Give me feedback I give you words! Deal? Deal. Good.
Enjoy!
Serra Dee
@--}---}---- ----{---{--@ Prologue @--}---}---- ----{---{--@
Glancing around, Mamoru noted the many familiar faces in
the Crown Arcade, but he could not put names to nearly as many
as used to be able to. For years his best friend, Fukaurta
Motoki had worked here until he graduated university and took
up a position as a doctor at the same hospital Mamoru worked
at. Now his younger sister ran the cafe and most of the
students Mamoru had seen there years before had moved on, it
was a younger generation running the place now.
Pulling out his cell phone Mamoru dialled the number Usagi
had given him when a sudden wave of nervousness washed over
him. He had no time to ponder it however, when the phone was
quickly answered at the other end.
"Tsukino and Osaka Law Firm, you're reached Tsukino
Kenji's office, how may I help you?" a bored, nasal voice
sounded in his ear. Just by the greeting he received Mamoru
could tell Usagi was right about her father's temporary
secretary. She certainly didn't seem to enjoy her job.
"I'd like to book an appointment with Tsukino-san as soon
as possible, please," Mamoru responded.
"Well, let me see what we have. You must understand Tsukino-san
is a very prominent attorney in extremely high demand, uh..."
the woman paused waiting expectantly for a name.
"Chiba Mamoru," he supplied.
"Chiba-san," she finished.
"I understand, however, this is not about me hiring
Tsukino-san as a lawyer."
"Well, then, if it isn't about hiring him, what is it? Or
is this meeting just going to be a waste of time?" the
receptionist seemed even less interested, trying to get rid of
him.
"It's a private matter that is for Tsukino-san's ears
only. And it certainly isn't a waste of his time. Now, when
is he available?" Mamoru replied, quickly becoming irritated by
her lack of interest. Thank goodness none of his nurses showed
that little interest in their patients.
"He doesn't seem to have any openings this week, next
week he is in court, he is taking Monday off. Tuesday is
booked, but I think I can fit you on Wednesday, July second.
Would that be alright?"
"Mamoru had been cringing since the receptionist stated
that Kenji was booked for the next two weeks. Now how was he
going to arrange Usagi's birthday present?
"I'm afraid that is far too long. Are you certain he
doesn't have any openings this week? A lunch meeting
possibly?" Mamoru tried. He had to work this out.
"Well, if I move his afternoon appointments up fifteen
minutes, and his eleven thirty down, I think that I can work you
in for the nineteenth. Will that work?" She was actually being
helpful. Finally the lazy young woman seemed to be getting the
picture.
Mamoru smiled as he answered, "That is perfect. Should I
meet him in the lobby or at a restaurant?"
"Well, considering you have an hour and a half, you might
as well meet him at the restaurant. Might I suggest the Mare
Serenitatis?" The Mare was the local restaurant, know for its
class and food. Mokoto had started her career as a chef
there.
"Actually, that is exactly where I was planning on going,
but thank you for the suggestion."
"Alright, I've got you down for noon with Tsukino-san on
the nineteenth at the Mar, Chiba-san. Is there anything else I
can do for you?" she added, though definitely sounding as
though she didn't want to.
"No, this is more than enough, thank you." Mamoru turned
off his cell and jotted down 'date with death' in his daytimer
just as Usagi, his girlfriend, walked into the arcade. She
was beautiful, as always. He long blond hair was done up in
two balls on the top of her head with a flowing stream hanging
down from each. Though the style was childish it suited the
bubbly blond. She was typically happy, but today a trace of
distress could be seen in her eyes. Glancing at the clock on
the wall, Mamoru smiled. Usagi was fifteen minutes later than
they had planned, likely the cause of her anxiety.
"Mamo-chan! Oh, I'm so sorry I'm late!" she started to
explain. "Umino caught up with me on my way out of the
building and..." she tried to explain but found the lips of her
man for the last thousand years on her own, silencing her.
"It's alright, Usako," Mamoru said when he broke from the
kiss. "I just got off the phone anyway. Now, what were you
saying about Umino?"
Umino and Naru, his girlfriend, had been Usagi's
classmates for as long as they could remember. Naru and Usagi
had been friends all their lives, though in rent years they
hadn't been as close as they were. The adorable red head and
the geeky four-eyes were a cute couple who were definitely in
love, though they showed it in different ways than most couples.
"Oh, he just wouldn't let me leave! I finally had to tell
him that I was supposed to meet with you, and then he started
in on gossip mode. Anyway, to get away from him I had to
promise that we'd double with him and Naru sometime. I'm
sorry, Mamo-chan. I know how much you hate double dates, but
it was the only way out I could think of at the time," Usagi
explained in a rush, obviously distressed at the prospect of
upsetting Mamoru.
"Don't worry about it, Usako. I know you tried everything
you could. Anyway, as long as we pick where we go this time it
shouldn't be too bad. Howa bout the Mar for supper and then a
movie with them?" Mamoru tried to calm his girlfriend, though
she still seemed pretty distraught.
"Alright, but when? We can't put it off too long, but we
have plans well into July."
"I'm sure Umino and Naru wouldn't mind waiting, besides,
aren't they going to be at your birthday party?"
"I'd imagine so, but I don't think Umino would want to
wait that long. He's desperate for gossip, nothing has been
going on."
"And thank heavens for that. I'm glad for the break, even
if it brings us into the gossip mill."
"Agreed. This is a well deserved hiatus."
"Now, shall we get to that movie? Or would you rather do
something else?"
"Something else. I don't really feel like seeing anything
that's showing tonight. A trip to the park sound good?"
"Wonderful."
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