Chapter 6 - Amends and A Wedding
It's now or never. Haruka thought. She was standing right outside Mamoru's apartment. She knows that she's the last person he wants to see right now but if she'll ever get Michiru back, she needs to fix her mistakes first. Haruka mustered all her courage and rings the doorbell.
Earth kingdom - Prince Endymion is 7 years old. The young prince loved his kingdom. It was full of warmth and beauty. Eventhough he was happy on Earth, he couldn't stop thinking about the moon. Every night he would stare at it on his balcony. It was like he was drawn to it, as if he was looking at someone and that someone was looking back. He loved how the moon light up the dark sky, how it seems to dance with the stars and the night wind. Being of royal blood, he would seldom meet with rulers of the other planets and their sons. One ruler did not have a son but a daughter. Although she was a princess, she would always be mistaken as a boy from the way she walks, talks and dresses. She was also a good fighter. Her name was Princess Uranus and she was his best friend.
"Your father has been looking all over the palace for you." Uranus said as she approaches Endymion at the balcony. "What are you doing here?"
"Staring at the moon. Isn't it beautiful?" Endymion answered.
"I guess." Uranus shrugged.
"You know, for a princess...you're not very ladylike." he teased.
"Yeah? well, you're very girly for a prince." Uranus teased back.
"Whatever...I just love looking at the moon. Can't you feel it? It has that warmth and love...I don't know...I guess I just want something that's not there." Enymion replied.
"You want love?" Uranus asked.
"I know I'm young and I shouldn't really think about that but...everytime I look at the moon...it's silly, I know." Endymion chuckled at the thought of falling in love.
"It's not silly. Love has no bounderies. It doesn't choose gender or age. It's just...it." Uranus replied.
Enymion looked at Uranus, he couldn't believe what he just heard. This was from someone who snubs every girl who comes near her. I guess, not all of us are though as we thought. he thought.
"Who are you thinking about? Wait, don't tell me...it's Princess Neptune." Endymion smiled.
"What? Are you crazy? Princess Neptune is a snob who only thinks about her hair and how pretty she looks. She only cares about herself. She won't last in a battle!" Uranus exclaimed.
"Don't underestimate her. She is King Neptune's daughter and her planet and yours are bound. You'll end up with her no matter hw fast you runaway from it. She'll catch you." Endymion replied.
"Well, I guess I have to start running then. What about you? Who are you thinking about?" Uranus asked.
"Nobody...so, why is my father looking for me?" Endymion asked.
"There's going to be a birthday party tomorrow for the Moon princess. Every royalty of the nine planets are invited. Your father wants you to go." Uranus replied.
"What? No!" he exclaimed.
"What do you mean no? You were talking about how much you love the moon and now you don't want to go?" she asked.
"Yeah, I love the moon...I don't love lunarians...and I especially hate tea parties." Endymion replied.
"Listen, it's not a tea party. Ok, there might be more girls than guys but it might be fun. The moon kingdom are known for throwing extravagant parties. And you might even meet that one person you always think about." Uranus ptched.
"What if the princess won't like me? What if I make a big fool of myself?" Endymion asked.
"She'll like you. Princess Serenity does not have a mean bone in her. She's the most sweetest person you'll ever meet. She loves everyone and everyone loves her. I guess she's...she's an angel." Uranus replied as she looks at the moon.
"Really?" Endymion asked again.
"There is no one like her...anyone should be honored to meet her...you should be honored that you'll meet her." she explained. Endymion sighed and smiled.
"Ok, I'll go...you're a great friend Uranus. You're the only person I could truly trust." he smiled.
"Don't mention it." she smiled back. The two friends walked back in and started to race to the throne room.
Back in the present time - Mamoru opens the door and frowned upon his guest. He and Haruka stared for a minute, tension ran high between them. Mamoru never felt this mad about anyone before and he was quite disappointed that his once-best-friend was the one who would betray him.
"You have some nerve coming here." Mamoru said.
"We need to talk. Can I come in?" Haruka asked. Mamoru hesitated for awhile and let her in. The two sat on the couch, opposite of each other. He had to muster all his strength not to hit her. Flashes of Haruka kissing his precious Usako cross his mind.
"I heard the you called the wedding off." Haruka started.
"You heard right but I wasn't the one who called it off, Usagi did." Mamoru stated.
"What?" she asked in disbelief. This can't be true, Usagi loves Mamoru...she won't call off her own wedding, unless...oh no. Thoughts of guilt and doubt loomed over Haruka's mind.
"Don't act surprise. This is what you wanted right? I've seen the way you looked at her. Usako and I talked after what happened in the park. I asked her what she thinks and she told me that she doesn't know. She said that she was confused. So I made it easier for her. So there, you want her...you could have her." Mamoru remarked.
"What are you talking about?" she asked.
"You couldn't get over that fact that she chose me over you the last time so now...you have your chance." he retorted.
"I don't want her to choose...she has already chosen who she wants. I had nothing to do with any of that. You and Usagi are destined for each other and eventhough it hurts, I have to let her go." Haruka implored.
"Oh...you let her go. So that kiss I saw was what? you're good-bye kiss. Don't lie to me. You love her and you want her all to yourself. You don't even care who you hurt at the process." he retorted.
"Yeah, I do love her...don't you? I've hurt the people that I love because I thought that maybe this time, she'll choose me over you but no matter what happens, she loves you. In the end, even if you break her heart - she'll love only you. You're her life. I'm sorry that you saw that kiss...it was a desperate move for my part but someone wise told me that if you love someone, you have to let them go...let them choose the one that they want to be with. I did that once and I'm ready to do it again." she asserted.
"Are you just saying this to make things better for you?" Mamoru questioned. Haruka could see the anger in his eyes, she knew that she struck a nerve.
"No..." she answered. "But I want to know, do you love her?"
Mamoru's face, in some way, brightened. Memories of his Usako filled his mind. The way she would look at him so lovingly, the way she make him feel so wonderful, the way she'd smile at him and laugh at his lame jokes.
"More than life." he replied.
"Then go to her. Tell her that...don't let her get away. She'll only be happy with you and only you. No power in this universe could come between your love. I know because I tried." Haruka returned. Mamoru looked at her, his eyes that showed anger once is now showing kindness and understanding. He smiled, nodded and walked out of the apartment. Haruka followed him.
"Haruka." Mamoru called. Haruka turned to face him. "I remembered telling you once that you're the only person I could trust."
"I remember." she affirmed.
Mamoru extended his hand, "I still do."
They shook hands and went off separate directions. Haruka felt good about herself. She knows now that the person for her was not the princess but someone else. Someone who has been there all this time. Someone who once gave her life to protect her. Someone who loved her unconditionally. If only she could find her.
Haruka looked everywhere for Michiru. From Setsuna's house to the shrine but she was nowhere to be found. Haruka's heart pounded in fear. What if something bad happened to her? What if...No, I will find her. she thought. Just then, the wind rustles and with it carried a familiar melody full of saddness. Haruka followed the melody and there she was. Standing on the park's stage, the light from the moon hits her softly. Her hair blows to the winds direction. Saddness shown on her face and tears trickle down her eyes. Haruka watched her from behind a tree before letting herself known. Michiru sees her and stopped playing. She wipes of her tears and puts on a brave face.
"Haruka, what are you doing here?" Michiru asked.
"I've been looking everywhere for you." Haruka replied.
"Oh?" she retorted. "I thought you'd be with her."
"No...she's with someone that she loves." Haruka countered.
"And you?" her lover asked again.
"I'm where I should be...with you." Haruka smiled.
"So that's what I am to you? Someone you're stuck with?" Michiru questioned.
"No...Michiru. You're everything to me and it took something stupid to happen to make me realize that you're the one that I want. If you think that letting go means that you love someone then I'm here to tell you that it's not true. Letting go of the one you love means that you give up. You only let go of someone when you know that they'll be even happier with someone else. I'm not letting you go, Michiru. I'm not ready to give up on you and I wish...I hope that you won't give up on me too. I love you." Haruka declared.
Michiru was stunned. Although they've been together for quite awhile now, Haruka never uttered those three words to her. She has never seen her so passionate about something other than fighting. Haruka touches Michiru's face gently. Memorizing how she looks in the moonlight and kissed her. For Michiru, this was different from the other kisses. It was passionate but gentle. Their hearts pound as one as their kiss deepens.
"Let's go home." Michiru smiled at her lover. The two walked towards the car, arms around each other.
So this is love...Thank you, Usagi. Haruka thought as she looks at Michiru. She was happy. She was content. She was no longer running.
"I know pronounce you, husband and wife." the priest declared. "You may kiss the bride." he added.
It was a week after the whole incident. Everyone is where they should be. Usagi and Mamoru's wedding was beautiful. It wasn't a big gathering but an intimate one. Just their close friends and family. As Usagi and Mamoru exited the church, people threw rose petals, rice and popped open champagne bottles. In the crowd, Haruka and Michiru smiled at the sight of the happy couple.
"So, aren't you going to join them?" Haruka asked.
"Who?" Michiru asked. Haruka pointed at a small crowd of females that gathered around Usagi hoping to catch the bouquet.
"Are you making fun of me?" Michiru implied.
"Me? No...I just thought you'd want to take a chance in catching it." Haruka smiled. Michiru giggled and rested her head on her lover's shoulders.
"I don't need a bouquet to tell me that I'll be with you forever." Michiru stated.
"I know...but you might need this." Haruka took out a simple diamond ring and slipped it on her lover's finger. "Will you?" she asked.
Michiru smiled, "Yes" she answered.
Meanwhile, Usagi was about to toss the bouquet and the crowd of girls are shouting to the bride to toss them the bouquet. Usagi smiled as she saw Michiru and Haruka. As she tossed her bouquet, she smiled as it was caught by the one person she aimed for, Haruka. The crowd cheered and she blushed. She looks at Usagi who was winked and smiled at her. Haruka looked at Michiru who was also blushing.
"I guess we're next." Haruka whispered.
"I guess so." Michiru smiled. The two lovers joined the crowd to see the newlyweds off. Haruka held Michiru's hand and walked off to the sunset.
THE END
Author's note I know the ending is weak but don't worry. I still have some more stories so feel free to check them out! Thanks for the r&r, I really appreciate it.