Usagi woke up in Hotaru's room. The Outers were kind enough to let the heartbroken girl sleepover at their house. Groaning, Usagi looked around Hotaru's room. It was a pretty sight. Her walls were dark purple, swirling with galaxies, looking so real that Usagi felt alone and lost. A floating model of the solar system was encased in a crystal ball. The solar system shifted and moved, as if it were real. The carpet was soft and dark purple, to match Hotaru's room. Planets hung from the ceiling on an invisible string. The moon was there, shining ever so brightly. Usagi was surprised when she found that Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus had moved away from the moon, and so had the earth. Saturn, Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus loomed close by, spinning around the moon, as if to protect it. Tears sparkled in Usagi's eyes. They must really care for me Usagi thought. I didn't know they were that committed to helping me. Usagi got up, her baggy bunny pajamas making her trip and fall face flat. Usagi heard a tinkling laugh.
"Oh, Usa-chan, "Hotaru laughed. "What are we going to do with you?"
"Sorry," Usagi laughed as well. "I guess I should get some pajamas that fit better."
"Usagi, you do know what you have to do today, right?" Hotaru grew dead serious, her eyes changing from a happy purple to a murderous black. "You cannot back down."
"Yes. I won't. Well, I guess I better get ready for this."
"Remember, we will stand by your side, so do not be afraid."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I won't." Usagi yawned. "First, I have to take a long bath. And then, I have to change into my princess attire. And then, you guys have to transform. Afterwards, we'll do it."
"Take as long as you like in the bath. You totally deserve it. There are rose petals lying in a bowl beside the bath. Make sure to pour them in; Michiru-chan used some sort of spell to make them calm you down."
"Oh, thank Michiru-chan for me. I definitely need something to calm me down. Oh, and before you leave, could you explain why the inner planets moved away from the moon in your crystal solar system and your mobile one hanging from the ceiling?"
"When you decided to forsake your bonds with the Inner Scouts, you lost the bond between those planets, and therefore, they were cast away. The Outers, pledging everlasting friendship, grew closer to you."
"Oh. Well, I guess I better get going."
Usagi stepped into Hotaru's bathroom, which was lushly decorated with purple and blue. The walls were a dark blue with pale purple Saturns all over. The bathroom rug was a dark purple crescent moon, and the bathtub was a lavender color. Usagi turned on the faucet, pouring in the rose petals. She lit a few candles, casting a warm glow in the otherwise dark bathroom. She hummed to herself as she undid her hair and took off her clothes. She stood there shivering, waiting for the bath to fill up. Once it did, she slowly eased herself into the bath. Leaning her head back, she closed her eyes.
FLASHBACK
Usagi stood in the cold, as rain poured down. She shivered, her thin sweater not offering much warmth. The bus she took home was late, and there was no cover from the rain. Suddenly, someone slung a jacket over her shoulders.
"Mamo-chan!" Usagi screeched with happiness. "Where did you come from? Weren't you supposed to be on vacation at Hawaii?!?"
"I couldn't stay without you!" Mamoru laughed. "So, how's my little bunny doing?"
"Great! But kinda cold."
"Well, why don't we go on a mini-date? I'll get you a warm coffee."
"Okay. I'd appreciate that. Guess what tomorrow is?"
"What?" Mamoru put his arm around Usagi's waist and led her to a cozy café. Usagi obediently followed.
"Our three month anniversary!"
"Oh really? I forgot!"
"Mamo-chan, don't lie!" Usagi pouted. Her blonde hair was plastered down to her face, water dripping from it.
"Of course I didn't forget," Mamoru smiled. He pulled out a box from his pocket and presented it to her. "An early anniversary present."
Usagi opened the box. Inside was a little locket in the shape of a crescent moon, inside a heart. Pink gems glittered from the silver necklace. She opened it to find a picture of Mamoru.
"Oh Mamoru, thank you! This is so precious!" Usagi tried to clasp the necklace around her neck, but had a difficult time to do so. Mamoru leaned in, his strong arms embracing her as he clasped it on for her. Usagi looked into his eyes and stood on her toes to give him a passionate kiss. Mamoru returned it.
"Mamo-chan, I love you." Usagi managed to say this in-between kisses. Mamoru didn't say anything. He just leaned in to give another kiss. Usagi took this as an I love you, too.
END FLASHBACK
Usagi opened her eyes. She just sat there blankly. She finally understood why Mamoru hadn't uttered the three most precious words to her the two years they had been together. He didn't love her. He loved someone else. Someone else with raven hair. And come to think of it, the woman had violet eyes and pale skin as well. Usagi sat up speedily. It couldn't be.
"Rei," she whispered hatefully.
Hey everyone! Thanx for all of your sweet comments! Let me tell a little about myself... I'm thirteen years old and I love the arts (writing, singing, acting, painting, etc.) but my goal is to become a doctor, because I like helping people way more than the arts. Also, I like anything sweet ( that includes you guys! : ). And I'm a girl (obviously). And that's all I'm saying. Oh yea, and I'm terrified to go to high school because I'm going to a different one than all my friends (well three of them are coming with me, but still) and I'm afraid I'll be all alone without my friends in my classes. BYE!!