I don't own Sailor Moon

The Battle Within: For me, for my future, for Minako

By: SpiritOfTheWind

The Crown Arcade was as popular as usual. Groups sat in circles, gossiping and carrying on about whatnot. Everyone seemed content. Everyone, except a certain golden haired girl. Me. I sat stiffly, knowing if I didn't keep up the façade, I'd break down, and it was the last thing I wanted to do. I didn't want to believe Kunzite had, in five minutes, broken the mask I had built and kept on my face for the last five years. I knew I still loved him, but the trust that usually accompanied that love was in pieces under my foot. He broke my trust the minute he raised his sword against his liege. It had shattered my heart to see him announce the coming defeat of the Moon Kingdom. I knew I had to end our relationship, that's saying if we had one, or I would be hurt again. This time, I might not be able to take it.

"Mina!"

I let a small, fake smile grace my lips. It wouldn't do for my friends to try and change my mind. "Hey Ami, Mako, Rei. Sere."

Ami stopped, looking concerned. She placed her petite hand on my forehead, "Are you all right? You don't look too good."

"Yeah, I'm … I'm fine."

"You sure?"

"Yeah."

But I knew it was a lie. How can I feel all right if my interior was being consumed with bottled up sorrow? I hate lying to my friends. But life is too short. It wouldn't be right for them to waste theirs on my problems.

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She never noticed Rei looking at her strangely, then close her eyes as she went into a trance…

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"Endymion."
"What, Kunzite?"
I took I deep breath. I didn't usually ask people for favors, "Could you please turn me into a human, permanently?" I could already sense his shock.
"Why?"
"I'm afraid I have to keep that to myself."

"Then I'll respect that. But if you turn again, I will have no choice but to kill you."

I was hurt that my prince thought so lowly of me. Why couldn't people forgive? Forget? What do they know of mind-control? "You have my word." I knew he still didn't trust me. The last time I swore to my prince, I destroyed his kingdom.

I felt him assess me slowly. I held my breath. Please. Please. For me. For my future. For Minako. Please.

Then I saw him open his mouth.

"All right."

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I finished the chapter! (does a victory dance) Well, I have so many other stories planned, and can't wait to put them into motion. But I can't be sure. Anyway, review (please), thank you!