Hello again. Thank you for reviewing and I do hope that you enjoy this chapter. I know that things are going slow…but it'll be worth it. I think… Moving onwards I will say this again:
I know that the age thing is quite confusing to you readers, especially when these mere eight year olds are acting like they were in there teens! But as I said before I wanted Usagi to return at age 18 the original age was 10 but then I had to change that. I really do hope I'm not confusing you more…
Anyways to—
EL- I'm really sorry for confusing you in some parts. But the flashbacks shouldn't at all be mixing up with reality. The age is just to explain some things… I know that the way they were acting were…well unreal. But I did this for a reason. I needed something that would fit, it will all turn up in the end. Once again sorry. The summary is exactly like the actual story but it hasn't yet develop that far. But it will get there and that's a promise. I do hope that you continue to read
Gibbers- Not a worry, when I started writing this I knew that I would have a ton of mistakes! I just have horrible writing structure! The spelling is quite normal because who doesn't make a mistake, ne? And yes I think an editor would do just nicely. Do you have any suggestions? I would consider some of my friends but I think, no I know that they are just as bad as me! Hehe. Still an editor would help. Especially you readers…I did have an editor once but I got tired of waiting for their reply on the edited version of my story. So I guess you could say I gave up. Doing things on my own are alright but it would be even better to ask someone to catch my mistakes. Right? If you have any suggestion then PLZ leave it in the review! Thanks for reading! And I do hope that you continue
Deity of Death1- Hmm well you'll just have to wait and see (I'm so much help aren't I?) Hope you enjoy!
Did I miss anyone? Well anywho on with the story!
Disclaimer- I do not own Sailor Moon or any of the characters and…well you know!
Rated- Pg-13
Eyes of The Beholder
Chapter 3- A Hard Goodbye
"Mid-midnight?"
Usagi's voice was quivering slightly as her mother nodded in reply. Looking away she mouthed the words, words that her mother was sure that she would hear: "Go" It was a silent gesture, but it broke her heart dearly…
Ikuko's delicate hands reached out to her only daughter in such a pleading way. Usagi eyes never left the ground but as she felt the soft embrace she simply backed away.
"Not now" She croaked out.
Wrapped snugly in the warmth of her pillows Usagi watched her mother's retreating form. Her small body rocked gently. The movement was quiet but the sounds of rustling was heard quite clearly. It was dark by now and Usagi's eyes were glazed with a layer of tears as she crawled off her bed. The soft, silent landings of her sheets and pillows comforted her in a small way. Making her way towards the window she felt around through the darkness.
(A/N- There are going to be a few flashbacks in this chapter! So watch out! I hope you don't get to confused…)
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(Flashback)
The laughter was heard throughout the small room. Feathers and fluffs were flying about as giggles echoed.
"Usagi! Don't! My hair!"
The small amount of light could not compare in the latest to the smiles in this one room. Black and blonde tangled together in a untimely war as it swirled and became as if it were one. Falling with a gentle thump to the ground more laughter escaped their lips.
"Got-got-gotcha" Rei snickered out.
Her tired panting was in rhythmic beating with the others… And in a matter of minutes Ami smacked Rei directly in the face! Her blue eyes glinted dangerously as she looked at her friend. Holding the pillow in the palm of her hands as she stared challengingly towards Rei. But Rei's reply was one that wasn't expected. Well at least for her. "I-I give up!" She huffed out.
The others stared in awe as the raven tossed the pillow aside as she held her hands up high. Makoto took this as a chance to redo her hair so in a flash those brown locks were once again up in that high ponytail. "Giving up already?" Usagi asked mockingly, holding the battered pillow in triumph. Usagi was expecting a tantrum from her, a scream, something! But all she got was a small chuckle.
"What th--"
Didn't even had the time to finish off her statement she was knocked over with not one, not two, but three pillows. They had ganged up on her! "Not! Fair!!!" Usagi giggled out. The pillow fight had subdue and the tickling war was beginning…
"No-n-no!!"
From brown to black to blonde. The four rolled from the bed to floor and still the laughter was going—
(End of Flashback)
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A small smile was plastered on Usagi's face as the memory repeated itself. It was one of those picture perfects. She had made it to the window and now settled herself on the rim. Looking out into the night the moon glowed out gently… From a good memory it turned quickly into a bad one…
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(Flashback)
It was her first dance and Usagi was more then excited. Although she didn't look that good but she had to admit she didn't look half-bad nether. 'This dress makes me look like a frilly cream puff' The simple thought made her face scrunch up in a highly unworthy manner. She was wearing a plaid knee length outfit or more as a dress. Her body wasn't like a stick as most girls are at this age but a bit on the cubby side. Her skin was smooth and tanned. But not a good tan more like a brunt, red peely tan, but the colors on her dress made it a bit better… White and purple ran in every which direction making a person that looked at it dizzy.
The dance was during school and couldn't be classified as a dance really… Because it truly was just a student get-together. With cakes and balloons and even music! Maybe even a clown… At just the thought Usagi's eyes lit up with such anticipation!
The morning pasted by in hurry and soon the students were lined up to go into the auditorium.
"Love the dress!"
"Yeah? My mom got it for me this morning… But your dress is much cuter then mine!"
"No!"
Usagi stood there silently as comments filled the room. 'No one commented me yet…' She thought. Her face was downfallen as she looked at the others. Biting her bottom lip gently she turned to the person behind her. "Hi" Her voice was soft and was barely heard, but she knew that he heard it.
"Hi"
"…"
"Your Usagi right?"
"Y-yeah"
"Excited?"
"About what?"
"The party…or whatever they call it"
"Yeah"
It was silence after that. He turned and continued to talk to his friends and Usagi just stood there alone. They had begun walking and by now she wanted to go home. And badly too. When entering the auditorium she could hear ahhs and oos. It was made to look like night. Stars and all…but what was surprising was the crescent moon that hung directly in the center. Her eyes lit up immediately when she saw it.
The party went on. Music and dancing…well kind of dancing. Usagi sat there in her seat just watching everyone else. Her friends had left her to hang out with their crushes. So here she was alone and bored as hell. Her eyes were looking towards the ground so she didn't notice that someone was coming towards her.
"Hey…would you like to dance?"
Her head shot up in a hurry as her eyes met his. He smiled and offered his hand. Usagi looked at it questioningly, but took it in the end. The strange thing was the fact that he didn't lead her out to the dance floor but outside. "Wha--" She didn't even get to finish but instead felt his lips upon hers. Laughter flew to her ears as he pulled away. A sly grin appeared on his lips as he turned to his friends.
"Cough it up guys."
Usagi looked at them questioningly from the sidelines as the boys dug through their pockets. Each pulled five dollars and handed them to him. Her surprised look turned into one of anger.
"I told you I could do it"
"Worth it?"
"Not so sure. I mean kissing her was like kissing a cow!"
Usagi backed away as there voices echoed in her mind. Soon walking turned into running and before she knew it she was on her way home—
(End of Flashback)
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Usagi cried herself to sleep that night. Her body scrunched up into a small ball as she laid there on the ground. Practically motionless— One statement left her lips before she drifted off into slumber… "So much for a first kiss"
Morning came and she woke up with a start. Her mother was in the room packing up her stuff, but Usagi ignored all that as made her way to the bathroom. Inside everything was up in boxes and labeled. Grabbing a toothbrush she began to get ready…
After eating and dressing Usagi made her way downstairs. Grabbing her coat she made her way out.
"I'm going out!"
"Ok dea--"
She had slammed the door before her mother could even finish-saying goodbye. The sounds of laughter filled her ears as a smile appeared on her lips. For the first time since her father had spilled the news she had smiled, but it soon disappeared just as quickly as it came. Thoughts swirled around in her mind… Questions filled her heart—
Shaking her head lightly she began making her way towards the crown. Usagi had made up her mind the night before that she was going to say goodbye… Small tears appeared at the corners of her eyes as she took a turn right.
She finally arrived, but no one was there…it completely deserted!
'Where are they?' She thought. Usagi looked through the glass mirror; there were your usually teen couples kissing and such, but no sign of the girls. Her head hung low as she continued on. "One place at a time." She whispered out.
On that day Usagi had made a trip to each house. She asked around, and went to all the places that they would usually go. Unfortunately she found no one—
Having nowhere else to go, she was forced to head home.
Usagi didn't bother to take of her shoes or coat but instead just leaned on the door, and slowly sank to the ground. Her head buried in her knees as a sigh left her lips. She just sat there for hours. Not caring if anyone wanted to leave or come in for that matter.
"Usagi…"
Her mother's soft caring voice entered her ears but it never got registered. She sat there as still as can be, and the longer she sat the more worried her family became. Night had fallen and it was almost time to leave.
"Usagi, get ready dear. Time to go."
Without looking into her father's eyes she made her way upstairs. Opening the door to her room was a shock. Everything had been packed. Her clothes for the night were lying neatly on the floor. Picking them up slowly she began to get dressed. She could hear everyone downstairs, all ready to leave. 'I didn't even get a chance to say goodbye' Usagi thought.
Her motions were slow but it got the job done in the end. Everything was looking glumly as they all made there way out. Taking one last look into the place that she called 'home' for the last eight years…
Her mother looked at her worriedly. "Did you have fun today?"
"Fu-fun?"
"I-I"
"It's alright mom"
"So how did your friends take it?"
"Friends? I don't have any friends…"
Usagi's small mutters were extremely hard to hear.
"Excuse me?"
"I didn't get a chance…"
"A chance to what dear?"
"To say goodbye"
Sniff Such sad way to end a chapter… Anywho. Hope you enjoyed! And Review!!!!!
Next Chapter- Forgiving And Forgetting
Summary- Usagi moved on. And the girls know nothing about what happened the night before. When new things start to enter her life will she start to forget about everything back home?
A/N- School has started so my updates might be less. Unless I find a way to manage my time, which I probably will I really do hope that you all enjoyed this chapter and PLZ do review!!!!
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