You guys are lucky! I told you I wouldn't be writing anymore but I found a completed chapter that I forgot about and here it is! I'll restart my writing next week or the week after,when things are cleared up a bit,
Usagi lay flat on her back, eyes wide as they stared at the ceiling of her room. She had retired more than two hours ago, but sleep was late to claim her. Instead, memories flashed over and over in her mind, giving her the chills and causing her to whimper slightly. One memory was fresh and the clearest of them all, glaring at her with its brightness.
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Usagi skipped happily up the stairs to Mamoru's apartment, keys swirling around on her finger. She squealed and the giggled when they fell all the way to the bottom of the stairs. Running back down with her bag in hand, she hummed a cheery tune, and then headed back up. She slowly opened the door to 'their' apartment, finding it strangely dark inside. Normally, Mamoru would be home from work by now, waiting for her with a sweet smile. Splotches of light danced on the floor, peeking in through the cracks in the blinds and curtains.
"Hello?" Usagi's voice echoed in the apartment. She frowned as she kicked off her shoes and set her bag on the coffee table. She slowly wandered around, cautious of what could be lurking behind the shadows. She opened the door to her bedroom and peered in. 'Strange' rang through her mind. The bed was messed up, the linens in a crumpled heap on the bed and the blanket on the floor. She made her way to the kitchen, deciding that Mamoru probably had been held back at work. Shrugging, she opened the door to the refrigerator and pulled out last night's dinner to eat. Closing the door, her eyes fell upon a note. She slowly put the food onto the counter, taking the note off of the refrigerator with her freed hand. Her eyes skimmed through the note.
My Dearest Usako,
I want to let you know that I love you with all my heart and always have and always will. Wherever I am, you are the first thing that comes to my mind. Your cheery smiles and gentle love has guided me since I met you, and you have a place in my heart that no one can fill. I looked forward to everyday knowing that I was the one that had put that smile on your face; I was the one you had chosen. From your silken gold hair to your crystal blue eyes, you are the picture of innocence and perfection. Don't ever change.
By now, you're probably wondering why I'm telling you this. I can see your adorable face scrunched up in confusion. Usagi, Usako, my dearest love, I am not ready for our destiny. I don't want to be tied down with a fool's hope of peace. I don't want to be imprisoned in my own home as a king. It sounds so luxurious, but there is so much more. Wars, death, fighting, plague, all of it is a part of a kingdom. Our kingdom scales the whole world; just think of how much stress it would have been? Don't get me wrong, I've wanted this as much of you but I've been thinking deeper about it. The ups and downs, the advantages and disadvantages. Spending eternity with you sounds like heaven, a dream come true. But as much as I would like it, I can't help but feel trapped.
You see, Usagi, I never wanted any of this. I wanted to live with you in a small cozy house on the beach, with a flower garden. I wanted to have Chibi-Usa grow up in a state of normalcy, I wanted it so much. I've realized that none of it would come to pass. We would live eternally through Earth's brightest and darkest times, we'd have to live through the pains of death. Therefore… I'm sorry Usagi. You probably see me as a coward, but I am not. I just can't live with so much pressure anymore. Usagi, I'm not going to come back. Ever. I've decided that my time to go has arrived, and I will do so. Please, don't cry for me. I'm doing what's best… for me and for you. Remember that I love you.
Love always and forever,
Mamoru Chiba
"N-no…" Usagi clutched the paper, rereading it to make sure what she saw was true. Her breathing grew heavy, her eyes wide and watery, as she slid to the floor. "B-But why? Why?" Her tears could not be suppressed. They welled out of her eyes in streams, staining her face with its shining saltiness. Heartbroken sobs escaped her throat, and she pressed her fists to her mouth to suffocate them. A soft but trembling wail broke out from under her fists, causing her body to heave with sorrow.
"Why! Why did you leave Mamo-chan! Why!" Usagi's voice was thick with sorrow and despair. All she had lived for was gone. Her hopes, her dreams, all vanished. She began to cry with new gusto. Her tears fell to the ground, splashing against the hard tiles. Her throat burned with grief; she could barely breathe. Before she knew it, she was sobbing, her face buried in her hands. The sobs were heavy and they hurt her throat, but she couldn't help it. He was gone. Just like that, he had waltzed in and out of her life.
"Usagi?" an out of breath voice interrupted her crying.
'Pull yourself together!' Usagi ordered herself. She wiped away her tears and made her way to the door. She was surprised to see Rei leaning heavily on the doorframe, struggling for air.
"I could feel your sorrow all the way at the shrine!" Rei's worried gaze focused on Usagi's face. Her violet orbs traveled down to the paper Usagi clutched in her hands. Without warning, she had snatched it, her eyes roaming the page, leaving no room for protest. "Wh-what? That coward! That dishonorable son of a bitch!" Rei embraced Usagi in a hug, holding her close.
"Usagi, whatever happens, we'll be here for you."
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Usagi sighed and turned over to her side, watching the moon through the window. Her pillow was cool and wet with tears, but that didn't bother her. She sighed again as she turned to look at her clock. It was four in the morning. Groaning, Usagi managed to turn and fall off her bed. An amused look entered her eyes. 'Some things never change,' she thought, a small smile gracing her face. Her eyes grew sad again as she relived the memory in her mind. Fresh tears sparkled in the moonlight as they silently glided down her face. Swallowing her tears, Usagi looked left and right outside her room before walking down the padded hallway.
She let out a breath of disappointment when she saw someone guarding Relena's door. She wouldn't be able to go in at all. The blonde had a feeling that Relena's guards were suspicious of her and disliked her somewhat. She could feel it. She peered closer in the dark. It seemed the guard was the one with the braid, Duo. It also seemed that he was fast asleep. Usagi grinned triumphantly as she quietly made her way to the door and opened it. Once she was inside, she accidentally slammed the door in glee, thus waking up both Relena and Duo. Relena looked at her groggily.
"Usagi?" her sleep-ridden voice yawned. "Wh-what are you doing here?"
"I couldn't sleep," Usagi made her way to the bed as the doorknob rattled. She had locked the door. Relena scooted over as Usagi lay down next to her. Her eyes widened as she looked into Usagi's face.
"Are you crying?" Relena's face was concerned. "Why?"
"Just old memories," Usagi whispered back. Relena smiled softly before encasing Usagi in a warm, comforting hug, one which Usagi returned. Someone started banging on the door, bringing the twins out of their 'moment'. Rolling her eyes, Usagi got up and unlocked the door, finding Duo crashing in with a gun in his hand. He sent Usagi tumbling back with him, and ended up under Usagi, who was straddling him. Relena gave a low whistle and Usagi scrambled up, blushing like mad. Her eyes met Relena's. Her counterpart's orbs were shining in amusement and delight.
"Sorry!" Usagi apologized profusely, offering a hand to Duo, while glaring angrily at Relena for embarrassing her.
"No problem, babe," Duo smiled easily and accepted Usagi's outstretched hand. "So, why did you lock the door?"
"Cause you wouldn't have let me talk to Relena," Usagi averted her gaze, feeling like a little kid that had done something wrong. Relena smiled at that and put a comforting hand around Usagi's shoulder.
"I'll always be here for you," Relena stated, looking into Usagi's eyed. "No matter what happens or who stops you, you can always come to me for anything you need."
"Of course," Usagi whispered, hugging her sister. A small smiled appeared on Duo's face as he watched the two girls hug. It was obvious that Usagi was no threat like Heero had said. She was more like a dear friend. However, Duo wasn't sure where the two had met. He had never seen Relena with her or even talk to her for that matter.
"So, babe, what's your relation to Relena?" Duo asked, breaking the silence.
"None of your business," Usagi replied, just as breezily. "Besides, that's classified info."
"She's right," Relena said apologetically. "Not even you are allowed to know that. I can tell you that she's my best friend, but that's all."
"Oh," Duo replied. He suddenly grinned. "So, are you available?"
"What?" Usagi took a moment to process his words. "No. Nor will I ever will be. My heart belongs to one man and only him."
"Usagi, you have to let go of your past," Relena's voice was quiet and sorrowful. "He left you, not the other way around."
"So?" Usagi's voice was just as strained and quiet. "He had too much going on, especially with me. He was right."
"No he wasn't. You are never too much, Usagi. There are many people who would gladly give up their lives for you. I am one of them."
"Puh-lease Relena. You know it's the other way around. I mean, look at all these people."
"They may give up their lives for me, but they would not do it gladly. They would do it because it is their duty. They see me as a burden and only a burden."
"That's not true. I'd give up my life a thousand times for you."
"I know you would," Relena smiled as she stared into the beautiful moon.
About Usagi and the twin thing… ok, so here's what happened. Relena's mother wasn't healthy enough to have twins, so the doctors removed one of her embryos and had it grow in a test tube, like Quatre's sisters. After they were attacked, Usagi went to an orphanage and Ikuko and Kenji adopted her. They found out they were sisters when Usagi once saved Relena from a youma while she was visiting Japan. Relena recognized Usagi's blue eyes and facial features and had a DNA check-up on her. Thus, they found out they were sisters. She hid this from the senshi and visited Relena when she could. I'm making a lot of stuff up here, but I was planning this originally. Hopefully, it explains some stuff to everyone.
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