Hello all! Thank you so much for all the support, it's times like these when I'm happy that I'm a writer. Freshmen year is harder then I thought…or maybe I'm just plain lazy! (High School! Shutters ) Continuing on! The reviews were all so nice, and since you all have supported me this chapter goes out to all of you! Once again thank you! Enjoy!
First off Lady of Pluto- Like the name by the way Anywho I know it is a bit strange seeing Seiya here flirting with Ami…and I agree totally with you on this—It's just STRANGE! There was a reason why I put Seiya in there instead of Taiki. At the beginning of the story, (When it was still in thought…) I never knew that I would write those sorts of things. Although my ideas were put down I've also added a few things that I wouldn't have planned. When I wrote that little scene it just appeared…I guess you could say I would have put Taiki in there but just imagine Taiki with Usagi! (An apology goes out to any of you out there that are Taiki/Usagi…) Moving onwards it all dealt with Usagi and who would've made a good mate for her, and I myself can't picture Taiki with her…Once again sorry to you those…Erm I guess that's all I have to say! Hehe enjoy!
Deity of Death 1- Thank you so much for the suggestions! I'll keep them in mind. As for updating each Saturday…well I'll try the best that I can. School work…'ahem' and some other things… smiles innocently Moving on, Chiki you say…well I'll just have to check out her stories myself I have many idea's bubbling in my head for new work and my fingers are just inching to get them out, but I'll wait until I finish at least ONE of my stories. As I have ideas' for other stories I have ideas' for this one and just for you or maybe anyone else who is reading this…hehe I'll give you the chapter title of one of my chapters. It might be far ahead or it might be close by…but you'll see. This is for all the great suggestions you've given me The title is Kiss Me Goodnight… Lame? Well it might give ya a hint to what's coming
Eternalcelestail- Will she keep in contact with the others? Hmm should I tell ya or keep you waiting… I don't know. Truthfully I haven't really considered that yet so both you and I don't know! Hehe. But now I have…I think. I will tell you because it won't affect the story in any way at least I hope it won't. As you know the title is called Forgiving and Forgetting…and in the chapter it will explain exactly that of your question. Hopefully that is… Enjoy!
Did I miss anyone? On to the story! (I've already taken up a whole page in word!!!) You all have such unique names! And I think all of them are great! Hope you all enjoy and PLZ continue to read! Enjoy!
Disclaimer- I do not own Sailor Moon in any way…but I wish I did!
Rated- Pg-13
Eyes of The Beholder
Chapter 4- Forgiving And Forgetting
Usagi's tears reflected on the window…drop after drop fell from her face and slipped to her lips. The salty aftertaste stayed with her throughout the car ride. Her family was silent. She was silent. Short golden strands tinted darkly as the lights flashed by. Her small fingers reached out to the world that pasted her by, the world that she was leaving behind. Her warmth left fingerprints upon the white glass…
A bitter sweet smile appeared on her lips, the white crystals leaving there mark—
"Goodbye…"Back at the shrine noises were heard. Laughter erupted from a small room in the corner—
"Rei! NO!"
"My hair!"
"…"
"Do you know how long it took me to get it like THIS!!!"
Feathers to pillows scattered the ground. In every which direction you'd look someone would meet your eyes. Inside this small room were eight people, boys and girls alike. Rei's eyes glinted dangerously as she took a glance at Yaten's perfect silver strands; the pillow was clutched tightly between her fingers. His jade eyes questioned her as he too grabbed a pillow. A smirk appeared on his lips as he gestured a simple nod. Before Rei even knew what was coming Seiya had swung a pillow directly across her face, sending her to the ground.
Laughter echoed through the quiet halls as voices merged together.
"Friends forever"
"And much…much more."
Eyes turned to Mamoru as he said that last statement. His eyes stared adoringly towards Rei and she smiled in returned.
This continued on through the night. It was hard to imagine that all eight didn't notice the red flash in the distance… For pure coincidence the flashing soon stopped a pillow along with a gold necklace lay on the floor. In the background of the laughter and screams you could hear a voice. Small as it was, it was kind and sweet. The voice belonged to Ikuko—
"Good day, by the look on Usa's face I think that I might deliver this message. Rei if you're listening to this please inform the rest of the girls as well. My lit—Usagi wasn't able to get a hold of you today so I will be the one to tell you all this. I'm sorry to say that Usagi will be moving, thank you all so much for making my baby feel at home these past years. To a mother's pray she had great friends… Even though Usagi wasn't able to say it I think I've got the point, to it bluntly. She wishes you all well and all that the world may bring you. We will keep in touch…that is she and you…goodbye."
The message was said and deleted. Laughter was still heard, voices still flowed, and the reason behind it all…no one heard.
The plane took flight and even now the snowy grounds of Tokyo looked more of home then anything that appeared in Usagi's mind. Her eyes dropped shut as she watched the plane take flight. Her mother's voice filled her ears as she drifted of into slumber…
The warmth from the sun seeped through the windows sending its rays upon the sleeping child. She didn't stir…her soft breathing was barely heard over the plane engine. Dried tears were plastered on her cheeks, the perfect outline of crystal droplets. The plane soon landed as Usagi was scooped up into her father's arms. His pools of dark brown stared down at his little girl with such worry.
"Be happy Usa"
Usagi's POV
I listened closely to what was said around me. Voices fled… I could feel my grasp tighten around my father's coat, still my eyes were close, not daring to look into the eyes that betrayed me. The voices merged and became one. I could hear the taunting laughter of those that I left behind. The voices that hunted me so…But the smiles that I dreamt to see once more.
'Dreamt to see once more?' My eyes shot wide open in the shock of what I just thought. I stared into the eyes of my father, smiling down at me with so much kindness, love…
End of POV
"Awake?"
Usagi nodded in return as she struggled to be let down. Her sad frown had turned into one of frustration and anger. 'How could I think that way!' Usagi shook her head gently as her mother dragged her to get the baggage. For the first time she actually took the time to look around. Her eyes bore into the people around her, looking at each of them with interest. But a certain someone caught her eye…
...
(Flashback)
"You're getting wet!"
"That's alright. I'm strong I can take it"
As she stood up she notice that he wasn't much taller… Gently she pushed the umbrella in his hand slightly to the right.
"See, now we're both dry…"
(End of Flashback)
...
"It couldn't be…"
Icy blue eyes tinted merrily as he chatted fondly with the person next to him. His voice was so kind and sweet… Usagi stared. Transfixed into this one person, and for a brief moment their eyes met. It reminded her of someone—
Her head crooked slightly to the side as she studied him. A small smile made its way to her lips, just looking at him lifted up her spirits.
"Looking at something sweetie?"
Brought back to the world by her mother, and in reply Usagi shook her head gently and finally tore from her longing gaze. Her mother smiled sweetly as she took a glance at the person in which Usagi was just gazing at just seconds ago. A small chuckle left her lips. "I see…"
"What?"
Her question flared up a certain spark into her mother's blue eyes. Ikuko slowly bent down to her daughter's eye level. Her hands cupped her chin forcing her to look up into her eyes. "You'll see darling, you'll see."
Usagi stared strangely at her mother as they left the airport. Her mind had slowly drifted away from home and suddenly landed on the things that were in front of her. The people, the places, the language, the kids…
"Home…"
Back 'home' morning had came and school was just about to start—
The classrooms were all filled with voices, each one different, and each one special. "I wonder where Usa is…" Ami's small comment caught the attention of the group. "Probably late again…like she always is." Mamoru answered as he calmly sat in his seat.
"You know her so well."
Makoto's eyes twinkled in amusement as Rei's burned in anger.
"And what's that suppose to mean?"
"I don't know."
Mamoru's blue eyes grew darkly as he gave her his devilish smile. He stood up closing in on Makoto, all the while making sure his movements weren't the center of attention. "Maybe I do, but then again--" His hot breath leaked slowly into her ear making her shiver slightly. Rei's eyes never left Mamoru and Makoto. She heard it all, too clearly of there conversation and wasn't too happy. Her small hands weaved together, as she began to bite her bottom lip.
The bell rang sending the students to there seats. The teacher came and the day started, but on the minds of four girls were a problem, a worry. Where was Usagi?
………….
(A/N- Ok guys that ….. means that a certain amount of time pasted. I didn't want to write the whole conversation and what happened so I did that. Now I remind you we are still back in Tokyo with the girls and erm guys. Continue )
"I'm getting worried guys…"
"Why?"
Seiya wasn't really paying attention to what Minako said but she continued anyways.
"I called her but her phone was disconnected"
Ami's eyes perked up as she heard Minako's comment.
"Who?"
"Usagi…"
"I haven't heard from her in quite awhile, usually she would've called 10 times already!"
"Maybe we should go check it out. Just to make sure she's ok."
"Don't worry too much girls. You know how Usagi is. She's probably home right now eating and sleeping her head off."
"But I'm sure she wouldn't miss school…"
"Ami, think about who you're talking about"
There little talk continued on but for some reason they never made it to Usagi's, and they never found out what happened.
Usagi on the other hand was still lost in thought about the boy that she saw at the airport. "I'm sure I know him" she whispered.
"Know who?"
"No one…"
Kenji chuckled slightly as he saw the glaze look in his daughter's eyes. Taking a turn right the car stopped and he smiled as he turned off the ignition. Taking a deep breath he smiled to wife and got out of the car. The others followed quietly behind him. "It's not so bad, we'll get use to it"
That night Usagi just couldn't fall asleep her mind kept wondering back to Tokyo. She tossed and turned under the covers, the conversation of her parents echoing loudly in her mind. Her small pants grew louder as the faces grew clearer.
...
(Flashback)
It was her birthday and she more excited then ever. June 30th the 8th birthday of a certain blonde haired girl. Usagi woke up that morning with a certain glint in her eyes, the thought of presents and cake sent her into a fit of giggles. She got dressed into her usual ensemble, T-shirt and some shorts. Her hair was a mess as well as her clothing, the size was three times too large but she didn't seem to mind.
A skip was in her walk and laughter was in her talk. After brushing and doing the usually things of everyday life Usagi made her way downstairs. She stopped midway. 'It's too quiet' She shook her head gently as she continued down the stairs. There weren't the sounds of cooking. There weren't the sounds of talking or laughter. Everything around her was in complete silence. "Mom?" her voice quivered slightly as her pace quickened.
"Dad? Shingo?"
No one answered.
Worry filled her mind as sadness filled her heart. Downstairs the room was dark, the only light that came was from the few rays that crept through the blinds. Usagi sat there at the end of the stairs, the shadows slowly engulfed her. 'They forgot' was the only thought that entered her mind. Her small body sunk down to the bottom stair, her arms wrapped themselves around her body.
Head hung low her small whispers were the only sounds inside the house.
"They hate me"
Tears filled her eyes as she sat there alone and broken hearted. Her only comfort was her own singing…
"H-happ-happy birthday to me…happy bir-th-d-day to--"
A bitter sweet smile appeared on her face as the day grew darker—
(End of Flashback)
...
Usagi's pants grew louder as she began to gasp for air. Tossing and turning through the sheets as beads of sweat dripped from her brow. Her mumbles of 'no'…
...
(Flashback)
The door creaked open only to find a tear stricken Usagi on the floor. The boys stood shocked at the door, their eyes roamed the area. From jade to blue, it all took pity for her.
"Is she ok?"
"Usagi…"
She was lifted up into the arms of a stranger and carried off to a more suitable place. Usagi was only half awake at the time and could barely make out who was saying what, much less see who they were. Her eyes would barely open, but for some reason she felt safe in this person's arms.
"What do you think happened?"
"I don't know"
"You think she thinks they forgot?"
"Probably."
The feeling of the person's fingers traveling through her hair let a smile to her face. She wanted to see…to see there face, to see their eyes, to—
When she came to, in front of her were gifts piled up on the table…as for people. There weren't any…
(End of Flashback)
...
Morning came and Usagi woke up with a start. Her grunginess got the best of her as she got ready for school—
"School" That word simply sent a frown across her face. She hated school, just like any child. Grabbing her lunch she made her way out. The bus was rounding a corner and stopped nosily in front of her. Shaking her head gently and taking a deep breath she headed on in—
Her eyes scanned the bus until it landed on a certain someone—
A certain someone that simply took her breath away—
"It's him--"
(A/N- MWHAHAHAHAHA I'm not going to let you know who that 'him' is!!!! You will all know in the later chapters… (grins) As for writing all the things that happens when or while she grows…eh I'm just plain too lazy! I'm sure that all of you don't want me to just go through her growing up…right? Because if I did it would take up to another five to ten chapters and well that really isn't the plot of the story! Hehe Moving on!)
In a blink of an eye everything pasted Usagi got used to her new home and the memory of her friends, and enemies were pushed back into the depth of her mind. As for them, meaning the girls they never did find out how, or why Usagi disappeared; but they to moved on, with a only a memory of there dearest friend. A memory that faded each year…
From winter to summer, in a short time ten years had pasted—
Well there you have it! The next chapter should get interesting…hehe. I hope you all enjoy.
Next Chapter- Forever Home
Summary- With thoughts of her hometown disappearing her family decides to send her back. Now not only is Usagi forced to go back home, but alone. Changes happened but not only to her but her old 'friends' as well.
A/N- Managing time…hmm I hope I can stick with it until school is over. I hope that you all enjoyed and PLZ do leave me a review!!!!
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