Hello again! I told you that I would update more often! Well I reread the last chapter and caught a few mistakes… O well I'll fix it some other time. Everyone has errors…ne? Hope you enjoy! O yes about the boyfriend and girlfriend at age 8 thing… um I wanted Usagi to come back at age 18, and I said 10 years later so I meant 10 years later. But about the flirting and junk it does happen in real life but not as much as I wrote… I think. They sounded a bit older then they really were… Well anyways hope you enjoy! And remember to leave me a review!

Crystal Jade2- Well I'm not going to be able to tell you that…as of the moment. So just keep reading and you'll find out! As for the age… I know that it is a bit young but I really did want her to come back at the age of 18. So…well I hope it's alright…

Itako no Anna- Yes, yes thank you for the ideas! I will sure put them to use! Hope you enjoyed and PLZ keep reading! Hehe.

Anyone else?

Disclaimer- I won't ever own blah, blah, blah… Grumbles

Rated- Pg-13

Eyes of The Beholder

Chapter 2- Sad Day For All


As a sigh left her lips she took one last glance into the crown, and notice how the girls were all over them! A discussed look appeared on her face as she watch them get closer after each second! Shoving her hands into her pockets she continued on. Flakes of snow was falling gently, once again covering…everything. Each turn she took triggered a certain memory.

Usagi shook her head gently, holding on to the rim of her coat more tightly.

She smiled as fantasies filled her mind, a perfect lover, perfect friends, everything…in complete perfection. A stifled laugh escaped her dry mouth as she lifted her head upwards. The wind caressing her skin, so gently but yet it held a certain roughness to it. Her face was like a snow queen. Cheeks a rosy red, a pale complexion as well as a perfect smile. Her lips parted slightly letting in the frozen droplets of water that melted instantly as it reached her lips…

A winter wonderland—

The streets were deserted, and only a few people were crazy enough not to find comfort someplace else. Usagi took this as a chance to dance, and as freely as she pleased. Twirling in the falling snow, dancing in the falling crystals—

...

(Flashback)

A six-year-old Usagi sat near the ice rink, her head lying neatly on top of her hands. The gloves that her mother had given her were tossed aside leaving her hands to turn a deathly white. Each breath the young girl took was seen in the air before her. A smile was plastered on her face as she watch each stunt the teens in front of her make. Each twirl, each landing…

A sigh left her lips as a young man suddenly entered the rink. His cheeks were already flushed, but not from the coldness. His stony blue eyes glinted merrily as he took the first step. As the light touched him he seemed to glow out. He was skating happily next to his friends, and chatting fondly along the way. His silver strands flowed elegantly behind him.

Usagi's blue eyes took that dreamy look. It glazed over, adding a tint of silver to her eyes. A sudden thump interrupted her thoughts as she turned her attention towards the door. On the floor were four boys; there laughter was loud and comforting. Although Usagi couldn't see their faces, she heard them all loud and clear. Each breath they took. Each word they said was imprinted into her six-year-old mind.

They took their places on the ice. It was strange to see such young people out there, well at least without chaperones. Falling and slipping accrued as well as laughter and tears. Usagi just stood in the stands. Her attention no longer focused on the charming sixteen year old but the four six year olds'. Her head crooked to the side as she studied each one intently.

Her eyes roamed there every aspect. Every nook and cranny… Suddenly they disappeared from her view, but still she stared strait ahead.

"Would you like to skate?"

A kind gentle voice spoke up, delivering her back into reality. Shocked as she was she turned and faced them.

"What?"

"I asked you, would you like to skate?"

Nodding slowly she was suddenly dragged onto the ice. "I don't have any skates…" Usagi said shyly. He smiled as he sat down and started to unlace his. A bit of trouble but he finished nevertheless.

"You can use mine--"

There faces became blurred as she was knocked to the ground. Her hands scraped and battered. Blood seeped through… Hugging herself tightly Usagi backed away into a corner. Her small body was slowly enveloped into the shadows as she rocked herself back and forth—

(End of Flashback)

...

Usagi stood there in the middle road. She wasn't dancing any more, but just stood there silently. "Foolish emotions." She whispered out. Shaking her head gently she walked back onto the snow-covered sidewalk and once again began her way home.

Back at the crown laughter and chuckles were heard throughout the place. Not a quiet moment was possible!

"Maybe we should cancel this get together…"

Mamoru stared questioningly at Rei. His blue eyes looked at her in such a pleading way…

"Come on Rei. It's really hard to get my dad to agree with this sort of thing."

"Yeah, be reasonable…we've been planning this since forever. Why cancel now?"

"Rei does have a reason you know."

Eyes turned from Rei to Minako. Her eyes were looking up at the ceiling as she spoke: "I mean we really aren't going to do anything. Just talk, and chat and stuff. The only thing missing here is Usagi…"

"Exactly."

"What?"

"Usagi always here. I mean it's just the eight of us this time. Come on why not try something different."

"Different? We're not exactly doing anything different."

"Well Usagi is gone. That's one thing"

"What do you guys have against Usagi?"

"Nothing…it's just. We--I don't know!"

Ami looked up at Yaten as he tried to answer her question. His jade eyes squinted slightly as he pictured his answer in play—

Back with Usagi, she had finally reached home. Digging through her pockets she felt around for the key. A frustrated sigh left her lips as she knocked on the door instead. The door creaked open to reveal a woman in her late twenties. Her soft, curled blue locks framed her small face…

"Usagi. Your home early honey, forgot your key?"

Usagi just smiled, and nodded in returned. Entering the house she threw off her shoes and slipped into a pair of slippers. Tossing her coat onto the hanger she walked on into the kitchen. Her mother followed behind her, a worried smile appeared on her face as her blue eyes shifted onto the ground.

"Usagi?"

"Yes?" She answered.

Her face was in the fridge searching for food. "Your father and I have something to tell you…" Ikuko said softly.

"What is it mama?"

"I-I'll tell you later honey. Eat now, talk later"

Forcing a laugh Ikuko began to prepare Usagi a small snack. Well small in Usagi case, but a full dinner in reality. Shoving everything down, the door was heard opening and closing and in entered a middle-aged looking man. His messy brown hair stuck up from all sides as he gave his wife a kiss and his daughter a hug. Brown orbs looked around the kitchen slowly. "Where's Shingo?" His voice was deep and raspy, but kind.

"Upstairs sleeping hon."

"I see, have you told Usagi dear?"

At the mention of her name Usagi looked up from her half empty plate and waited for her parents to continue. Her eyes were mixed with excitement but worry as well. "What is it?" She asked curiously. Glancing from one person to the other her father's voice finally answered.

"You see Usagi, I've been promoted."

"That's gre--"

Usagi was cut off at the sight of her father's expression. "What's wrong?" She asked. Ikuko smiled gently as she bent down to Usagi's eye level.

"We're moving honey."

It was like a deer was caught in the headlights. Usagi was a perfect example of that scene."Mo-mo-moving?" Usagi stuttered out, and in reply her parents nodded.

Usagi's POV

Moving. Moving. Moving.

The word repeated itself in my mind over and over. I couldn't believe it! Did I hear correctly?

"I'm sorry, I must have heard wrong. Excuse me?"

The answer that they gave me was not one that I wanted to hear. I wasn't hearing wrong! I was moving! Moving…after all these years that it took to fit in. Well not entirely, but I tried; and now I have to start all over again?!

"Usagi!"

My mother's yells grew fainter as I ran up to my room. A thought struck me. When? When was the madness beginning? I didn't feel like asking, I didn't feel like anything at the moment. Everything that I worked so hard to get got away with that one simple word, everything that I've come used to knowing has now crumbling in front of me.

I wiped away the tears as I searched my desk for my diary. Snatching it up quickly as well as grabbing a pen I began to scribble down my thoughts—

End of POV

Dear Diary

Today is December twentieth.

Christmas is coming near, but the gift that I received was a gift that I wished I'd gotten. Five days till my most favorite holiday, but why has God given me such. My parents say that I'm moving away. I don't fell like starting over again…and I don't want to. I don't think that I have the heart to anyways. I found out just minutes ago, but truly I guess deep down I really do want to get away. I've always been imperfect as you know, and everything, everyone around me? They're just the opposite: a sight of perfection. I guess I don't belong…you know that. I know that, and everyone else knows that. But why now do they take me away? Why not years ago where I had nothing to—

Silent tears fell onto the small piece of parchment. Her head hung low as she watched the door open. "When?" she asked harshly.

"Tomorrow night dear, we're taking the latest flight"

"When?"

"You'll be able to say goodbye to everyone tomorrow…or today if you like. I will do the packing for you honey--"

"I asked, when."

"I told you dear tomorr--"

"What time?"

"Around two in the morning we'll take flight, but we have to be at the airport at the latest one-thirty. So we'll be leaving around midnight…"


Well there goes another chapter! Enjoy! And PLZ review!!!!!

Next Chapter- A Hard Goodbye

Summary- Dealing with the facts Usagi is faced with going with the flow, as some may call it. Saying goodbye is hard to say… But even harder when you never get the chance. At least it person…

A/N- I really do hope you enjoy! PLZ leave me a review! The flashbacks are there for a reason…you'll find out later on within the story. Remember to review!!

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