Alternate Ending
Endymion is clutching me tightly, and calling my name when I open my eyes.
"Serenity!" He cries when he notices that I am awake.
I brush a few tears lovingly from his face.
"Beryl will be reborn. She will find happiness this time...I think," I tell him. He only smiles at me.
"Where are Mama and the others?" Suddenly, he looks away from me, avoiding my eyes.
"Where are the others Endymion?" I ask softly, already knowing the answer.
"Your mother died defeating Metalia," Endymion begins. "The girl's...they tried to protect the palace at the four crystal points but..."
"No! Your wrong! I changed things. They are supposed to live!" He looks at me worridly.
"Your mother's dying words were...for you to live, Serenity. To find happiness with the one you love. Your friends also said the same thing."
I shake my head, this cannot be happening! I changed things, I changed things! My head is full of thoughts, but at this moment it is clear to me what I must do. I hold the Ginzuisho before me.
"Serenity! Serenity, what are you doing?" I ignore Endymion's cries.
"We will all be reborn in the future," I tell him. "We might not know each other, and we might be lonely for a while...but we will meet again." His shouts grow dimmer as I say the words.
"Crystal Power..."
The power flowing through my veins lingers, and throbs with memories of both my past and future lives. I watch the those first introductions between the girls and I, and in turn, I watch them as they take oaths above my cradle to protect and serve. I see him for the first time, not just as a person or lover, but as a human being. I can feel his sorrow and confusion in that new life, and yet, I watch as we fall hopelessly in love the first time on the Earth of the past. I promise myself that he won't have to be born alone this time, I will find a way to save him any suffering.
There are painful memories, such as how he was taken from me when it was discovered I was the princess. Oh how I cried when they captured him, and felt the humilation and despair when Rei-chan slapped me into reality.
I remember how he died to save me, and how I made a selfish wish to be reborn in a normal life, never realizing that I was bringing all that pain and suffering back to him once again. You see, I had never realized how lonely he was, before I knew what I did, and so I didn't understand that once he recovered his memories, he'd finally found peace, he finally found someone who made him feel like he wasn't alone anymore.
Then there is the big day, the day when I believed he choose Chibi-Usa over me. I was stupid to believe such a thing, but I was hurting. She was always with him, and he accepted her easily. Truthfully, I never felt like he accepted me like he did her, and so I lashed out at her. She must have been so frightened all the time, never knowing if she could trust anyone, and everyone suspicious of her...I would take her sorrow too if I could.
Memories, flooding my veins, and the power, draining my body. I'm going to die, I already know that, but I'm not afraid. I promised everyone that we would be together in the future, and I will keep that promise. I can see Endymion, how he floats a little ways above me in his protective bubble. He's already deeply asleep. I didn't kiss him goodbye because none of the other girls got to kiss the boys they loved goodbye, and I should deny myself that joy, just like that time...My final wish as I drift off is...Ginzuisho...let us all be reborn in the future. We should all be able to live peacefully together, no pain or sorrow...please Ginzuisho...
(Sad Locket Music) I wake up to white curtains swaying in the breeze...my alarm clock chirps seven o'clock. "You'll be late if you sleep any longer," Mama cries out. I drift off thinking, "just let me sleep three more minutes." I'm late, just like every other day, teacher makes me stand in the hall, I fail another test. On my way home from school I eat crepes with my friends, a party dress decorating a show window catches my eye. Even the little things make me happy.
I am aware that my alarm clock is chirping it's normal seven o'clock alarm. Mama is calling for me to come and eat some breakfast, but I ignore her and roll over. Luna is sleeping beside me, and I curl snuggle into her warmth. She purrs, and I scratch her behind the ears.
"Good morning Usagi," she says as she finally stands and streches. "Did you sleep well?"
"No.." I begin, rubbing my temples. "No...I had the strangest...dream."
Luna studies me worridly for a moment.
"Well, you can dicuss it later at the meeting with the girls," she says. "You'd better hurry now, or you'll be late!"
I'm running late when I leave the house, it's a normal sunny morning and I'll be sweaty and uncute by the time I reach school because I've had to run all the way. It dosen't matter, the only boy I care about...is the one breaking my heart. My foot catches on something and I trip, scraping my knee and bouncing my belongings everywhere. I sit for a moment, tears welling up in my eyes, it stings so badly.
Just before I can burst into ear splitting wails, someone is lifting me up and embracing me. I don't need to see his face, I just caught the scent of roses.
"Usagi...I..." Mamo-chan begings, but I put a fingertip to his lips.
"Mamo-chan, what happened?" My tone leaves no room for witheld information.
"I...had a dream..." He says. I don't need to listen to the rest, I already know the dream, because I've had it myself.
"I love you," he says finally.
"Like how?" I ask playfully, and as I look up, a smile is blooming on his face.
"Well, let's see," he says, "Your wonderful to be around." I grip his arm and blush.
My name is Tskino Usagi, I'm fourteen, in the eighth grade. I'm also Sailor Moon, and Princess Serenity. Now...I'm going to kiss my prince. Be him Endymion or Mamo-chan, I love him all the same.
He lowers his head, and we share a deep and intimate kiss.
Well, reviews anyone? I was feeling really sad with the other ending, and I thought some people might feel that way too, so I created a slightly happier ending. Let me know how it was k? Thanks for all your support and comments, and please check out my other fanfic (not complete yet) called "A Day in the Life of Another," which is about how everyone gets thrown into different time periods (it's funny!). God bless!
