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No insistent rambling this chapter, lucky people! Lol.
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{I know how to hurt
I know how to heal
I know what to show,
And what to conceal..
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The world is not enough,
But it is such a perfect place to start, my love
And if you're strong enough,
Together we can take the world apart, my love...}
--Garbage, "The World Is Not Enough"
Desiring Need...
C o m p a n i o n s
"Moon Crystal Power, Make-Up!"
Usagi felt the warm sensation of light and power engulf her body, her body moving on its own accord during the transformation. When it was finally over, she felt compelled, and struck a pose.
The light had been soft and powerful during Usagi's transformation. That is not to say, however, that the group didn't get an eyeful. Snape and Lucius had turned away, coughing slightly, while Draco stood there with a deep, languid smile. That is, until Lucius grasped his shoulder and made him turn around as well.
"Wow," Usagi murmured, looking at her outfit. Draco turned back around, his eyebrows raised high, a curious look on his face. His eyes swept across her body, taking in the skimpy outfit.
"Are you proposing she's supposed to fight in... this?" he said, not sure what to indicate her outfit as.
Luna blushed a little, and nodded. "Yes, well... The wardrobe has nothing to do with the power she possesses in this form."Draco grinned. "Oh, I'll bet.." He walked around his girlfriend, placing his arms loosely around her shoulders. "If worse comes to worse, little bunny, you could use your wonderful 'moon' power," he quipped, causing her to blush angrily.
"It's not my choice..." She paused in her words, feeling a strange sensation tingle through her body. "Is this..?"
Luna looked at her with a fearful nod. "Yes, Usagi. It's starting soon. The youmas are going to be arriving any day now," she whispered.
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The next few days seemed to go by in a whirlwind of events. Sure enough, Luna had went to Minako and Makoto that night and revived their memories of the past, giving them their transformation pens.
The three girls then sat pensively in the Great Hall, discussing the matter in quiet tones with Ron, and Harry. Hermione was in the library, trying to finish some extra studying she had been severely lacking upon, as she explained it.
"So you guys are like...superheroes?" Harry asked uncertainly.
Makoto nodded, almost a little sheepishly, at her boyfriend. "Yep, I guess you could say that," she said with a slight, sad smile. The demeanor of all three girls had changed slightly after their memories, unsure of how to progress with things.
"I think that's fairly wicked!" Ron exclaimed. "Our girlfriends are awesome." He put his arm around Minako, grinning at her reassuringly. She smiled in turn, leaning against him.
Draco walked over to the table, ignoring the hushed whispers from the gossiping Gryffindors. Usagi smiled at him and moved over so he could sit. "You're causing me too much trouble," Draco complained with an over-dramatic sigh.
Usagi giggled, sticking out her tongue. "Well, my apologies," she said with a pleasant smile. They had both gotten used to the whispered comments about their relationship and really didn't care anymore. "We were just goin' over everything that's happened," she said to him quietly.
Harry and Ron were still wary about Malfoy becoming part of their little circle or friends. Could that actually work..?
"Well, what exactly do you all remember about your past lives?" Harry asked. Makoto looked at him for a moment before answering in a soft tone.
"Well, I remember that I'm Sailor Jupiter, and that I was sworn to protect Usagi-chan here," she said with a teasing smile. "Or rather, the Moon Princess Serenity. I was one of her Guardians, meant to watch over and protect her in whatever way I could."
Minako nodded faintly, a nostalgic smile gracing her lips. "Hai... Serenity was always fun and happy, and it was never a chore protecting her. Moreso, a friendship with some obligations that we didn't mind," she said with a chuckle. "She was always so happy... except when Endymion came along."
Ron looked at his girlfriend with a curious expression. "Who is Endymion?" he asked.
Usagi picked up upon the trip down memory lane. "He was my betrothed," she mumbled, clearing her throat and speaking clearer. "My mother set up an arranged marriage for us to maintain stability and keep peace and order between the Moon and the Earth. But... I didn't love him. I barely knew him. I loved Drake, though."
Harry raised his eyebrows at Usagi, and then Draco. "Drake?" he asked, trying to keep the amusement out of his voice.
To his great surprise, Draco only smiled at him, and then Usagi. "Yes. Serenity and I were in love, but the engagement her mother got her into didn't exactly help things along in our relationship," he said sarcastically. "But... I suppose it all worked out in the end, hmm?"
"More like after the end," Minako quipped. They all looked at her for a moment, before laughing slightly.
A horrible scream tore through the Great Hall, coming from the entranceway. Hermione came running in, panting horribly. "I... I couldn't take it, I didn't know what to do," she gasped, collapsing on the ground.
"Hermione! What... Oh dear..." Harry's words were cut short as he saw a thing enter the Great Hall. There were no words to adequately describe it. Large tussles of fiery red hair spiked straight up from its grayish purple head. Three eyes blinked in tiny slits, a dark rage emanating from the creature.
Chaos erupted immediately from all of the students. They began running and screaming frantically, hysteria consuming the mass of people. The teachers attempted to calm the group enough to exit safely, much to no avail.
"WHERE IS THE GINZUISHOU!?" bellowed the monster above the roar of noise.
Draco immediately cast a wary glance at Usagi, who already seemed to be formulating a plan.
"Hey ugly!" she cried, her voice barely audible amongst the students. She quickly ran to the empty isle it stood in. "I think I have what ya want," she said, speaking loudly so it could hear her.
"GIVE ME THE GINZUISHOU!"
"Make me! Moon Crystal Power, Make-Up!" The transformation took place, and she barely got out of the way as the creature's arm extended far in an attempt to slam her against the wall.
'I have to get it away from all of the people,' she thought desperately, glancing warily at the exit.
"Hey, creep! It's not very nice to interrupt someone's breakfast or studying! Venus Love Me, Chain!" A tight coil of light energy encircled the monster, causing it to howl demonically.
"Yatta, Mina-chan!" Usagi squealed. "We have to get it out of here quick!" she called, seeing the monster already breaking its severely temporary restraint.
Usagi quickly ran past the monster, crying out as its fiery hair streamed out enough to touch against her back. Usagi winced as she kept running, getting a distance adequate enough to keep the other students safe.
The creature finally broke free from its binding, floating rapidly towards Sailor Moon. Sailor Venus and Sailor Jupiter quickly followed. Draco, Ron, and Harry perhaps against better judgment, ran out to make sure their girlfriends were alright.
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"Ow!" Usagi cried as she stumbled and fell onto her rear, crying out again as the youma extended its arm to slam her.
"Supreme Thunder!"
The youma hissed in pain as crackles of lightning engulfed its distorted body. Clenching its fists, it managed to break the attack, though ragged and weak from its effect.
"Moon Tiara Action!" The tiara once upon Sailor Moon's head turned into a glowing disk of energy, entrapping the monster in a painful bind of light. She felt as though she were mean to do something more, but she didn't know what..
"How do we kill it?" Sailor Venus asked desperately, looking at the struggling monster. "It's getting weaker, but it won't die!"
Harry, Ron, and Draco arrived, looking in a startled sort of awe at the entrapped monster. The youma sensed the new presence of people and turned to them slowly. Before any of the girls could react, the creature flung its head forward, the fiery extensions of hair wrapping around the three males.
The agonizing sounds of their screams filled the hall and the girl's looked on with horror. The youma was sucking the energy from the three males, becoming sronger from its weakened state.
"GIVE ME THE GINZUISHOU!" the monster bellowed once more.
Sailor Moon felt her eyes fill with tears before cloud with anger. "Let them go," she said, her voice a low, firm command.
Sailor Venus narrowed her eyes at the monster, as did Sailor Jupiter.
"Crescent Beam!"
"Supreme Thunder!"
The two attacks hit the monster dead on, causing it to drop the boys. Sailor Moon nodded firmly to herself, before raising her hands above her head. She felt her the Ginzuishou's power pulse warmly inside her, before a scepter of some sort materialized. Pointing the new weapon at the youma, she spoke in a firm, quiet voice.
"Moon Princess Halation!"
The youma scarcely saw what was coming to it, before it writhed in agony, a bloody scream tearing from its lips. Its form shimmered with an ethereal glow for a moment, bright and deadly. When the light dimmed, only a thin pile of dust was left in its wake.
Sailor Venus and Sailor Jupiter looked at their fellow companion with a smile, going over to hug her happily.
Ron, Draco, and Harry looked shaken and incredulous from their unceremoniously residing places on the floor.
"Our girlfriends are so hot," Ron murmured, looking at Venus.
"Yes... and our girlfriends are pretty powerful," Harry said, looking at Jupiter with a smile.
Draco smirked slightly, standing to brush himself off. "And, our girlfriends just totally saved our asses." The other two boys could hardly disagree with that statement.
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"I wish it wasn't so soon," Luna said with a soft sigh, pacing in her apprehension.
"Yes, as do we," Lucius said attentively. "But...they did well."
Snape nodded in compliance, a faint, rare smile touching his lips. "They did quite well. I think they will be able to fare well enough, for now. It seems we know now the source of her power."
"Haven't we known all along?" Lucius said in a quiet voice. An almost smug smile grazed across his lips. "Us Malfoys supply an adequate amount of love and tenderness, don't you think?" he grinned widely as the two professors groaned. "Well, even if that isn't the case, we're good with dealing with power. And it seems my boy has a lot of power to control." Seeing the glare of Luna he raised his hands and took a step back. "Of course, you know I mean he has a lot of power to deal with from his lovely girlfriend," he corrected with a charming smile.
Luna rolled her eyes, shaking her head in amusement. It was good they could keep the atmosphere light enough in such a dark situation. It was imperative, if not for sanity's sake, than for merely remaining orderly enough to not panic.
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Draco, Usagi, Minako, Ron, Makoto, and Harry proceeded to the hospital wing. "I really hope she's okay," mumbled Usagi worriedly.
"I'm sure Hermione will be fine," Minako said with a smile as they kept walking. From the way Hermione had collapsed in the Great Hall, Usagi certainly hoped she'd be alright.
Upon reaching the Hospital Wing, they were greeted by the fussing Madam Pomfrey. "Is it okay if we see Hermione, please?" Ron asked her softly, his voice tired. All three of the boys looked rather weary after their encounter with the monster.
"Oh, dear... Well, she's still resting, I suppose. She's in such a deep sleep. I tried to wake her up to give her a piece of chocolate, and she wouldn't even stir," she said in a worried tone. The large group glanced warily at one another, before Usagi spoke up quietly.
"I'd still like to see her, please."
Madam Pomfrey gave her a small, saddened smile and nodded in compliance, letting the group into the resting room where Hermione lay. Usagi said nothing as she sat down next to the girl, placing her limp hand within her own. She wasn't dead, she could tell, feeling the faint pulse of life beneath her fingertips. The youma had siphoned a large amount of energy from the poor girl, she could tell. It had done the same thing to her, merely by grazing across her back, and the same to the three boys. She hoped her male companions would be alright as well. They all looked particularly tired.
Usagi closed her eyes, feeling the warm glow of energy upon her forehead. Draco looked at Usagi in a mystified sort of awe, seeing her beauty further enhanced by the deep ethereal glow that shimmered around her.
The Ginzuishou's warm energy enveloped the small room, a swirl of light settling like a transparent coat upon them all. Usagi smiled faintly as she felt Hermione's hand squeeze her own faintly, her eyes opening to look at her.
When the soft light dwindled, the weariness of the energy-drained group did as well, the youths left revitalized and filled with a pulsating energy. Usagi's eyes dimmed slightly, but she blinked this away, smiling.
Hermione sat up in her cot, looking at Usagi with a mystified awe. "How...how did you do that?" she asked in a whisper.
Usagi giggled softly, but it sounded forced and tired. "I'll have them explain to you.. I'm just gonna go back to my room and lay down for a little."
Madam Pomfrey watched the whole scene with widened eyes. "My dear! You have the gift of a true healer! You should train to become a Healer in your studies here," she murmured, scarce able to believe what she saw.
Usagi nodded vaguely and smiled, standing to leave. Draco frowned at the blonde, placing his arm securely around her waist. "Looks like you need some assistance," he murmured quietly in her ear.
Usagi rolled her eyes and shivered slightly. "I'm fine," she said lightly, though her voice cracked a bit. Draco rolled his eyes.
"And you're also ridiculously stubborn. Idiot," he said with a faint sigh, unable to hide the touch of affection.
"How can you call me an idiot, you baka!" she cried, trying to pull away enough to look at him.
"Hmm, I don't know. Like this: Idiot. And what the hell does baka mean?" he asked, pulling her close as they began to walk out of the room. He could tell she was greatly weakened, physically at least.
"It means exactly what you are, baka!""You're ridiculous."
"I know you are but what am I?"
"And childish!"
The group watched in a confused sort of silence, amusement clearly evident upon their faces as they watched the most bizarre couple to ever grace Hogwarts leave the room.
Minako laughed softly, shaking her head with mirth. "I don't think there could possibly be a more oddly matched pair," she murmured.
The group nodded in a silent agreement, chuckling with their friend.
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"How are you, honestly?" Draco asked after they had reached her room. Usagi laid down on her bed, leaving enough room for Draco to lay next to her. He promptly did so, pulling her close and holding her against him.
"I told you I was—"
"Honestly."
Usagi opened her mouth to speak once more, before she stopped. She shifted in the embrace, turning so she could look at him as she spoke. "Honestly, I don't know how I'm going to pull this off," she whispered softly. "I can use the Ginzuishou and all, and it's great to help everyone. But..." She closed her eyes, keeping her breathing even. Draco felt her tremble against him, and he stroked her back in a soothing manner. "I just get so weak and exhausted every time I use it," she mumbled, pressing close against him and closing her eyes.
Draco sighed, closing his eyes as well. "Then you shouldn't use it unless it's absolutely necessary."
Usagi frowned. "But it is absolutely necessary, isn't it?"
"I suppose it is," he agreed, his voice quiet and angry. Why... Why did all of this have to be bestowed upon the only thing he loved? Clearing his head of these thoughts, he decided he'd talk with Luna later, perhaps clear up this mess. For now, he could tell Usagi needed some rest.
After the energy Usagi had given to the group, Draco felt revitalized and in no need for sleep. He held her however, and merely watched her do so, stroking the long hair bound in its ridiculous style. He smiled faintly at her, hearing her soft snores. "Sleep well, little bunny," he murmured, closing his eyes and simply lying there, feeling a warm sense of wholeness he'd never experienced before.
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"Today was wonderful, class!" Professor Moon said with a beaming smile. Several more students preformed the Lufu Potis spell, achieving very good results. None were quite as intense as that of the Senshi, Draco, Harry, or Ron, but they still were very bright in intensity.
"Please turn in the written assignment that was at the end of Chapters 4 and 5," she said in a calm voice. Draco and Usagi looked at her, confused.
"Oh dear, that's right... Draco and Usagi, please stay after class and I'll fill you in on the assignment," the teacher said with a serene smile, collecting the work of the other students. "Please take out your books and continue now with Chapter Six."
The students did so, while Professor Moon corrected the assignments. She quickly scanned them, grading them accordingly. Only five minutes of class remained. "Alright... Harry Potter, Minako Aino, Ron Weasely, and Makoto Kino, please stay after class as well. I have a few questions regarding your papers," she said in an off hand tone, looking at them with concern.
The class ended promptly, all of the students except for the called out ones leaving.
"That was fairly smart," Draco said to the teacher with a smirk, "perhaps a little dramatic."
Luna frowned at him, shaking her head. None of these amusements would come fourth after she told them what she needed to.
"So, what did I do wrong on the assignment?" Minako asked with a tearful glance. "I really did try hard! I even—"
"Minako! It's not about the assignment," Ron said with a sigh, shaking his head.
Minako looked at him confused. "It's not?"
Everyone face faulted, and Usagi giggled at her fellow blonde.
"No, it's not," Luna said softly. "I'm afraid there is something I have left to tell you that I'm obligated to share." The group quickly sobered up, serious expressions adorning their faces. "This mainly concerns Usagi... and Draco, I suppose," she added as an afterthought of bitter amusement.
"Well, what is it?" Draco asked impatiently, placing his arm around Usagi's shoulders and drawing her close out of habit. Luna glanced at the two, her eyes filled with sorrow, a saddened smile upon her lips from the displays of affection.
"I.. I know you get weakened whenever you use the Ginzuishou, Usagi-chan," Luna said softly. Seeing Usagi nod, she continued. "It's because the Ginzuishou is a part of you, almost like your life force, your source of power and energy, I suppose. When the final battle between Voldemort and Queen Beryl comes, you're going to have to use it with exceeding capabilities."
Usagi tilted her head slightly, confused. "What do you mean?"
Luna glanced at her warily. "When you use the Ginzuishou, you become weakened," she repeated, trying to make things click without actually saying it. "You're going to have to use it over and beyond your normal capabilities to defeat such darkness."
Draco looked confused for a moment, before realization slowly dawned upon him. "No," he said in a low, venomous voice. "No."
Luna turned away, her eyes brimming with tears, refusing to fall just yet. "Yes, Draco, I'm afraid so. It's.. It's not definite," she said quickly, her voice cracking slightly. "There's just a great possibility of it occurring."
"Of what occurring?" Usagi mumbled, confused by the way Draco trembled just slightly as he held her. The others looked slightly perplexed as well.
Luna sighed, closing her eyes. She felt the large droplet of salty liquid tumble down her cheek, brushing it away inconspicuously before turning back to the group. "When you use the Ginzuishou in the final battle Usagi, there is a good possibility you'll..." She coughed.
"There is a large possibility you may die."
Draco narrowed his eyes. It was as he had feared. "Then she won't have any further part in it," he said firmly. Usagi was trembling hard against him, confused by all of this.
"Well, before we jump to conclusions, there is... There is one way to possibly ease the strain of the energy use," Luna said in a quiet voice. "But, it would take some, ah, effort on your part, Draco," she said, her voice low as she blushed.
Draco raised a pale eyebrow as he waited for her to continue.
"Well, you see... You and Usagi share a deeply rooted love, and it's from this love that she taps into the vast potential of the Ginzuishou's sleeping power. No one else can use the Ginzuishou's power except those it is passed down to. But... there is one exception to this rule."
Luna paused, biting her lower lip gently as she contemplated how to word it all. "You see... The bond formed between lovers is a powerful one, especially when it is with one who is the inherited of a vast power, such as the Ginzuishou, or such as the Dark Power that has been passed down to Voldemort. And... the bond between a lover with great power to one with lesser will let the powers infuse with the weaker of persons," she said, trying to keep her voice and responses scientific.
She glanced at Draco, watching his eyes flicker and a slight heat rise to his cheeks. She sighed, relieved he understood. "So basically," he said, his voice deceptively quiet and smooth, "Usagi and I have to create this... bond, in order for me to assist her with the fight."
Luna nodded several times. "Yes... If you have this bond, you'll have the use of the Ginzuishou's power without it taking up Usagi's life energy. The power of the Sailor Venus and Sailor Jupiter will assist Usagi as well in the fight, but the bond cannot be created to such extremities."
Harry, Makoto, Ron, and Minako looked at each other in confusion, but it was Usagi who spoke up. "What bond is it we have to make? I'll gladly bond with Draco," she said in a teasing voice, causing him to turn away with a frown, hiding the rise of color to his pale cheeks.
He turned to Usagi then, a smirk upon his lips. "Well, let's hope so, little bunny." She looked at him in confusion, but it was Luna who clarified in a shaky voice.
"Well, Usagi-chan... you and he have to...err, well, you know," she stumbled along.
Draco rolled his eyes. "We have to have sex," he said, perhaps in an overly blunt manner.
Everyone froze, the room becoming quiet enough for the audibility of a pin drop.
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Ahh! Why did I put that in there?.. I dunno either -.- I guess we'll all have to wait and find out what's goin on with this story... Lol. It looks like I'll be writing that lemon quicker than I had intended =O!! I'm not sure how "in depth" I'll get with the next chapter, or if anything will even happen just yet with the next chapter. Either way... Keep your eye out in the "R" ratings, as there's a good possibility this story will head there soon.. lol
Okay, I s'pose I'll keep my rambling down to a minimum.. Lol. I luv Lucius! I felt so bad after I wrote the song fic "Deliver Me".. I was like jeez... So much for that crush surviving long in a fic. Lol. Okay, thank you all sooo much for the reviews!!
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To: ABC Gurl, Starlite Saviour, amazing-jax, khuu-khuu, platinum star, vegiegurl, Quiney , liza, DemonGurl, Desprit... THANK YOU SO MUCH!! ::hugs::
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Thank you all so much for these reviews, they really do mean the world to me... they make me so happy! ::hugs all:: Please continue to review, and of course..
INCENTIVE!!
NEXT TIME ON... Desiring Need!
The truth of the matter is revealed, as the youma count steadily increases! Will it become too much for the girls to handle? Draco is infuriated by even the remote possibility of losing the only thing he loves, and even more perplexed with how to proceed with "saving" her! He doesn't want to rush into the situation if Usagi isn't ready for such a thing. But time is an issue! How will they react to this startling piece of information? How will Usagi herself deal with it? With the rapidly increasing strength of the youmas, how much longer will it be before Voldemort and Beryl arrive...? Find out in next time's episode... "Affinity!"
I'm actually looking forward to writing the next chapter, so maybe it'll be out quickly =.D Please review!
