Chapter 2
Summary- Facts have been faced, the matter that dwelled on the first generations mind has now become a haunting memory. But forgive and forget is never as easy as it sounds… But the beginning of a friendship is unfolding between two foes…
A MUST READ Everything in italics will Usagi's/Serenity's point of view. Large clumps of italicize writing. Remember that please. A MUST READ
The moon grew round and held all the glory in one single glance. It was bright with a certain light that lit up the night sky. It traveled through the glass windows of a small little cabin that stood somewhere near the edge of the forest. It set its glance upon that of angel. Eyes of cerulean blue, hair of gold, and a pale complexion that gave her a heavenly glow.
She shifted beneath the covers as the winds stroked her face. She was hot, so she undoubtedly kicked the sheets to the ground, letting one take in the breath taking sight of her flesh. She wore a simple shirt that was three sizes too big, but it was perfect. Her eyes sparkled with a certain gleam as an idea popped into her head.
Her brother was asleep, and so was Lara, so what was keeping her? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Getting up slowly she quietly crept to the window, looking back at her younger brother she prayed silently that he wouldn't say a word. She knew that he saw her, but he loved her too much to get into trouble.
"I'm just going out for awhile."
Shingo gave her a grunt and turned to the wall, giving her a view of his back.
"I see your raging hormones got the better of you."
She blushed slightly under his sly comment. She was after all fourteen, an age where emotions tend to take control. Even though she couldn't see his face, she knew that he was smiling.
"I beg your pardon?"
"Thrive for an adventure sis? Or trying to catch a glimpse of that chap at market once more?"
His blue eyes bore into her and as he lifted himself up it caused the sheets the fall; revealing that lanky body of a ten year old. His brown hair glowed darkly in the moon's light, and eyes glimmered dangerously. He will grow up quite handsomely.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Quit lying Serenity. I can see it in your eyes…you know where he is in the dead of night don't you?"
"…"
"And you're trying to sneak a look. Ah, the torture of young love."
-- When did he grow so smart? I'm beginning to think that from now on I wouldn't be able to hide a single thing from him any longer, oh what a dreadful day that would be. I wasn't about to admit it right then, but he was right. He was right.
I could remember that day so well, I could remember us three going the market place and I saw him. A black haired, blue-eyed prince walking through and through, surrounded by four other boys. I didn't really pay any attention to the four that surrounded him, but my eyes were practically glued upon him. He looked bored, and how I wanted to say something. I probably looked like a idiot right then, and I don't remember where Lara and Shingo went; but I didn't care. I didn't care.
That was the first day I 'met' him. I didn't know his name, and I still don't, but a girl can dream can't she? --
Shingo's hands waved frantically in front of Serenity's eyes, but she didn't blink, just stared on into oblivion.
"Sere…"
"…"
Groaning slightly he gave her a small slap across the face, which certainly sent her back to earth. "What was that for!" She hissed, gently soothing her sore face. He grinned and turned towards the clock that laid astray by his feat.
"You better get going Juliet, or you'll miss your Romeo."
He quickly pushed her to the window, which she lifted and ran into the forest without looking back.
"Leave the window open, right sere?"
Chuckling quietly he went back to bed.
-- I didn't have to say anything Shingo, he understood me through and through. Inside and out. Some might call me mad, or improper to chase after someone who doesn't even know I exist, but I can't sleep until I see that face. I could hear my squeals as I neared a certain clearing. I hid myself in the bushes and waited…
Within a matter of minutes he stepped into the clear, and to me time stopped. He would come here every night just to be alone, or look at the stars…I didn't know the exact answer, but I knew that he loved this place. I didn't know his name, his favorite food, his anything, but I knew one thing…he was lonely. I could never muster up the courage to go up and talk to him. All I could do was sit and watch, keep him company from afar.
My, I sound crazy. I sound like a stalker…yeah that's what I am. Lara would kill me if she ever found out. I mean it's not very proper for a girl my age to go out in the dead of night after some stranger. If I were caught, it would absolute hell, but to hell with it.
He settled right across from me. I could see his face, I could see him. He was muttering something into the night air, and how I wish to know what he was saying. I sighed…I probably sighed to loudly because before I knew it his words shattered my dreams. --
"Who goes there!?"
'Oh no' Serenity thought. She couldn't run, and all she could do was hide. He stepped near, and before she knew it he was right in front of her.
"What are you doing here?"
She gaped, and ran—
"Wait! Don't be afraid!"
His voice was etched into her mind, and his image will forever live into her soul. She made it home in a mad rush, and quickly climbed into the open window and into bed.
-- Why in world did I run! STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! I must've looked like a complete fool, he probably thinks I was trying to murder him or something. STUPID! --
She soon fell asleep in a horrible slumber, all the while muttering the word, 'stupid' under her breath; and so morning came without warning—
"Shingo? You awake?"
Letting out a sigh she got out of bed. Her reply came as a small grunt. Serenity chuckled a bit as she watched her brother's head disappear under the covers. The memory of the pervious night still made her shiver, but the past was the past, and she couldn't do anything about it. Brushing her teeth then making her way out to the kitchen.
"Mornin'." She mumbled.
Making her way towards the kitchen table, she sat down. Lara's face beamed with happiness.
"Morning Serenity. Shingo's asleep?"
Nodding quietly she grabbed a piece of toast and nibbled a bit on its end.
"How'd you sleep?"
"Good."
"Doing anything today?"
Serenity was just about to say 'no' when her eyes caught a certain figure that was looming closer through the kitchen window. The toast dropped from her hands and landed with a soft thud on the table. Her eyes bulged.
"I-I think I'm busy today."
Lara seemed to not know of the way Serenity was acting, but she was curious.
"What do you have planned."
"Oh, nothing much…just some fresh air."
"Oh, ok then. Be home by lunch."
"Sure thing."
Without another word she bolted out the door. She panted gently as she made her way across the grounds, all the while cursing herself to get more suitable shoes. Stopping to a halt as a horse practically gave her a heart attack, a shrill scream was sounded into the air. She thanked the heavens that she was too far away for anyone back home to hear.
"Are you all right?"
She was on the ground and was sprawled across in a highly unmannered kind of way, and was blushing profoundly. Her pants grew slower, but her heartbeat was beating faster as he neared.
"It's you!"
"Huh?"
She tried to look confused, she did. I mean how long could a guy remember.
"From the clearing…I was looking for you."
"Oh, sorry about that. I didn't scare you did I?"
"No, no, not at all. I was surprise that you ran away."
Her blush deepened.
"How'd you find me?"
"I just had to ask around…"
"Oh…"
"What's your name?"
Serenity was still looking at the ground too shameful to meet him in the eye. 'He asked me my name. But mama always told me never to give out my real name…'
"Usagi." She told him.
"Usagi…that's a pretty name."
"Thank you."
"The name's Mamoru…Mamoru Chiba."
Her hand gently grazed his in a greeting gesture, but it set her mind and heart aflame.
"How did you find the clearing?"
"I stumbled upon it."
"Have you seen all of it?"
His eyes was glimmering.
"What? There's more?"
He nodded.
"Do you want me to show you?"
-- He was offering! He was offering! He didn't think I was an ex-murderer! He didn't think I was weird! My God, he was gorgeous. I nodded to his question, and before I knew it we were riding away. --
The sounds of the horse's feet galloping across the packed dirt road. Her head rested upon his back watching the scenery go by… A sigh of contempt left her lips as his warmth broke through her. Even though the only melodies that they could hear were those of the nature's sounds it created a certain rhythm. A rhythm in which contained the animals of the this land, the sounds of wind, the warmth of the sun, but most of all the soft breathing of the pair.
Her hands tightened around his waist as they went faster and deeper into the dark forest. The trees blocking out the warmth…but all the while sending a cool, refreshing assurance. "Where are we going?" She whispered out. "Wait and you'll see," He whispered into her ear. She felt his heart beat through the thin white shirt that he wearing…
From a third persons view of the two children mounted on horseback riding off to an enchanted place. It looked as if the two were sent from heaven… Both wearing white that rustled in the wind. There hair gliding behind them…on a horse that was a sleek black. Making the two show out more then ever. There laughter echoing through the woods. A picture perfect: of absolute pure innocents…
Time past by in much too of a hurry for little Serenity. For she did enjoy the moment of absolute bliss, but the ride soon ended only to remind the two that the day had only begun—
Deeper and deeper into the forest they went, and back into the clearing they were. It looked so different in the morning, so much more perfect. There was a lake. With little ponds that surrounded it…
"Like it?"
"I've never knew this was here before!"
"Most can't find it in here…or they just can't find there way out."
"Can't find there way out?"
"Don't worry Usagi I know my way."
She let out a sigh of relief as they settled themselves onto the ground.
"You know. I've never met anyone like you." He said suddenly.
"Yeah?"
"Yeah…your different Usagi. Different…"
"Is that good?"
"O very."
"Are we…are we friends Mamoru?"
He nodded as he gave her a warm smile. A sudden noise shattered there little staring game. "Who's there?" Mamoru's voice bellowed out, but in return stepped out a young girl. She was the around there age. Long black, luscious locks fell down to her waist. Her eyes were a deep blue but had a tint of purple swimming within its myths. She was wearing a simple, but yet delicate gown… a color of deep purple. It assented her eyes perfectly…
She smiled as Serenity watched from afar. She watched the young girl run up to Mamoru and wrap her small arms around him, as he did the same in return. "I knew I would find you here!" She said happily as she pulled away slightly.
He nodded.
"Yeah. So when did you get back?"
"Oh just a few minutes ago. Your father told me that you were off riding this morning and I knew that you would've gone here."
"How would you know that? I mean what if you didn't find me here, what would you do? Wait?"
"But of course."
"That's a laugh Rei!"
"Don't humor yourself. I would to have waited…because…"
"Because?"
"…because I'll always wait for you."
Serenity stood silently in the background, not wanting to interrupt the two, but deep in her heart she felt something pulling at it. The two were still off in there own little world forgetting everything…and everyone that surrounded them. Rei as he called her looked up into his eyes and he into hers. She lean up and he down… Until…until there lips met in a kiss.
A pang of jealously tugged on hard on Serenity's heart as she watched the two melt into each other's kiss. Not saying a word nor making a sound she stood up and brushed the dirt off her clothes. She was set to leave but on her way up she hit a branch, which collided to her head and sent her crashing downward once more. A small groan of pain left her lips as she rubbed her head softly trying to relieve the hurt.
"Usagi? Are you alright?"
Mamoru's voice traveled to her ears. The sound of worry clearly shone within them. Her vision of Mamoru and the young girl beside him quickly blurred as tears flooded her eyes. Before she knew it she was in his arms again. Her face was pressed tightly onto his chest and she could feel his breath on her neck. "Mamoru?" She whispered out.
He lifted her face up to meet his…
"Are you alright?"
"…"
"That was one hell of a fall you took there."
"Not funny."
"Oh come on now, I'm only trying to make you fell better!"
"It's not working…that really hurt! How come you didn't tell me that was there!?"
"Well now you know."
A small 'Ahem' caught their attention and Mamoru quickly released himself from Serenity's touch. "Who's that Mamoru?" Rei asked curiously but you could tell that there was a note jealously hidden within those words. She quickly latched herself onto Mamoru's arm pulling him further away from Serenity.
He smiled softly at her touch.
"Usagi…my new friend."
Rei looked the girl over and although her face did show a smile her eyes told all…
Serenity wiped the stray tears from her face as a smile soon appeared onto her lips. "Nice to meet you my name is Usagi, Usagi Moon." Serenity said through a smile. 'Moon…so that's her last name' Mamoru smiled as she gave him a small wink.
"Bunny from the moon…" He whispered out.
This did not go unnoticed by Rei. No, not at all. She smiled through clenched teeth and replied the greeting.
"As it is you…Usagi. My name is Rei, Rei Hino"
There was a silent war going on between the girls and Mamoru was none the more wiser. Blue and purple clashed in a glaring war…but then was interrupted by Mamoru's voice.
"Enough with greetings. What do you guys want to do now?"
-- The day started out so wonderfully, but then 'she' appeared. Mamoru was paying attention to me anymore, but to this Rei. Within the next hour or so I silently excused myself and left them. Mamoru probably didn't noticed. --
Usagi left and oh was she wrong. Mamoru knew, and he felt bad. Each and every night they would meet into the clearing. Each every night laughter was sounded through the air, it leaked and traveled through the branches and trees, and that was when Lara awoke with a start—
Lots of fluff! See I told you it wouldn't be so depressing!! Well until the later chapters… Hope you liked! PLZ leave me a review!
Next Chapter- A Forbidden Friendship
Summary- Faced with telling the truth or bending it into a lie. Lara had set out to make sure that Serenity's friendship with Mamoru would end on that very day. But a simple quote 'friends till the end' will keep them together…at least for a moment.
A/N- Wasn't that sweet!?!?! Well I think I'm getting off on a good start! Hehe. Hope you all enjoy and PLZ leave me a review! I really do love getting them. Oh and a reminder to you all that there will be a bit—a bit Rei bashing… But it will turn out all good in the end! I think… Ok well it's a bit shorter then the last chapter, and that was because I had to meet my deadline…which is up. The next chapter will be next week Friday. I hope that you guys like this chapter! Review!
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