Alone
The Princess of Mars stared bewitched at the sight before her. Both she and Mercury had been allowed to retain the bodies for awhile, and they had taken full advantage by spending the time mapping their memories, and explaining to the other what they knew. It was interesting, and they had become completely aware of the enemy they faced at the moment. They faced the messiah of silence.
Saturn.
However, when they'd heard the gasp from within they'd immediately risen to the occasion. Believing it to be Endymion back to bug their princess.
What they found, though, left them speechless.
Their before them, stood the princess, well rather lie the princess, completely entangled in the sheets of the Uranian, Both locked in a fervent kiss, long fingers running through the others hair. The Martian could on stare immobilized at the two.
They blushing parties parted reluctantly from an 'ahem' gracefully given by the Neptarian.
She could only look on in confusion at the scene. She didn't understand how this could have happened. Hadn't the princess fallen in love with Endymion? Hadn't she defied their laws, their customs, their lives to live with him? And now she lie upon the warrior of the skies?
And besides, weren't both Neptune and Uranus together? Hadn't they been bound by love forever?
She shook her head, she had hated politics anyhow. And love, she knew, was a politic she understood very little of.
"Princess?"
"What is going on here?"
She smiled at her shorter partner. Unlike most of her people, Lady Mercury did not enjoy the court dances in which word exchanges dominated high. She was particularly good at them, but she preferred to get straight to the point now a days.
"Ami... Rei... I was just..."
Rei smiled at the blushing girl who now lay contently within her loves embrace.
"We know Princess." They said unanimously before lifting their heads. A white shine taking them over before they returned to normal. Two bright eyed girl staring around with obvious confusion.
We know.
Usagi separated from Haruka unwillingly. The hospital was about to close to visitors and she needed to get home.
She stopped dead in her tracks.
What home? Her mother had abandoned her, her house had been filled with flames. She had no home.
"Relax," smiled Michiru from behind, gripping her shoulder. "You can stay with us."
Looking over towards her friend, she felt a deep emotion well up in her. She smiled brightly and wrapped her arms around the older woman. Eyes shut tightly as she did.
"Thank you!"
"We need to talk anyways. There are some... things that need to be discussed."
"Like what?"
"Heart crystals,"
All bright thoughts drained away and they continued silently out the door. When they entered the car, Usagi could only frown. Listening quietly as the sea Senshi cranked up the engine and put the car in drive.
Once they were rolling, she looked out the window, nothing particularly running through her mind, but dread filling her heart with each passing second.
They arrived at the large mansion quickly enough. She figured that being a world renown violinist racked in plenty of money. Not that she cared. But it was nice.
They entered the house just as the sun began to set. Casting a hazy red glow on the green hair. She smiled softly at the sight.
Michiru really was beautiful.
"Come on in," spoke the woman, her teal eyes soft as she held open the white door.
"Thank you," she repeated once more. Truly thankful for the roof they placed over her head.
"What are friends for?"
Smiling at her, they headed into the kitchen. Michiru heading off to listen to the answering machine while she fixed a glass of water.
The silence around her was broken off by a young woman's voice.
"Hello Kaioh-san, and Tenoh-san, or should I say Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune?" The glass in her hand crashed to the floor. Shattering instantly on impact. But she didn't notice. She only knew what she heard, what the voice said.
"We found the three talismans, come to the catholic church in three days at four o'clock sharp. Don't be late. I'm willing to trade-"
The answering machine cut her off, and the sound of the date beeped annoyingly through the tangible silence. Thick enough to cut.
"I'm willing to trade information with you. Perhaps we could become allies? We both have the same purpose after all."
A chuckle escaped the woman, and the line ended.
Looking down at the glass at her feet, she felt the blood leak from her legs. Tiny shards of glass having embedded themselves in her flesh.
They knew...
But the crystals...
Someone was going to die...
Michiru appeared in the doorway, numbness over coming her. It quickly faded when she saw the glass. And like a worried hen, she mothered Usagi, patching up the small cuts, and pulling out the glass.
Usagi didn't notice. The only thought running through her mind was that someone was going to die. And her friends were going to be the executers.
Eugeal smirked as she hung up the phone. Her plans were set and the trap was laid. Now if she could just get those stupid Senshi to take the bait.
But she knew they would. It was as obvious as the sun and moon, as day and night.
They were desperate, the silence was coming and they would fall to their desperation. The chalice would be found, and they would take it.
And she would be the one to take it.
A loud cackle escaped her ruby lips. She wasn't the head of the Witch's five for nothing.
Haruka listened silently as Michiru relayed the information. Hope welling within her. They would find the chalice. They would find it before the messiah came and use it to destroy the silence.
The world would be safe.
Usagi would be safe.
Nodding her head at her friend, she acknowledged her understanding. Quickly exclaiming that she agreed. That they would meet the person. That they would take the lives of the three. They would murder to protect the world.
She would murder to protect Usagi.
After the messiah was found, she could be with Usagi forever. She could be with her koneko forever. O how she had cherished that dream.
"Ruka..."
"Yeah Michi?"
"I think Usagi-chan knows."
All hope was dashed away as she once more was reminded of the power of the younger girl.
"Are you sure?"
"Almost positive."
"Damn,"
Haruka had not counted on that. Defiantly not. But she didn't care. She would protect her Koneko no matter what. Even if that meant locking her in a closet in her room.
She paused at that thought.
That wasn't to bad...
A light smirk played on her features. Not to bad at all.
Usagi listened silently outside the room as they spoke. Her eyes misting as she listened to Michiru rattle off all she'd learned. And then her heart stopped when she became their object of discussion.
She looked through the small crack in the door as a smirk played across her loves face. Realizing instantly how terribly it looked twirled upon those pale lips.
"Ruka?"
"I think I have an idea."
Usagi backed away from the door and left the hospital. Her mind bedazzled with thoughts of her love and the terribleness of her mind.
She shivered with fear as she remembered the smirk.
I think I have an idea...
Usagi waked faster, the warmth of the day frozen suddenly by her fear.
Rei noted absentmindedly how nervous her friend was. But she tried to ignore it. Today was the third day after Usagi had been reunited with Haruka. And she'd been a bundle of energy since. However, today...
Today she scrunched her hands up and chewed her lips thoughtfully.
And it was driving her nuts.
"Usagi-chan," Rei said, having had quite enough of this irrational behavior. "What is wrong?"
It was more of a demand than a question. But the priestess could care less. Something strange was going on, and it was causing chills to go down her spine. Plus the feelings her princess was giving off felt like gushing water beneath her skin.
"I... Nothing!" squeaked the girl. An obvious lie if she'd ever heard one. It only made her more determined though.
"Usagi-chan..."
She was cut off when the younger girl's school appeared before them. She found herself cursing inwardly before stopping and taking hold of the girl's shoulder.
She forced those blue eyes to look into her own. Watching with increased dread as she saw the apparent worry cry back through them.
"Usagi-chan, if you need me..."
She was cut off by the arrival of the other girls.
Letting go of her friend, she parted. Gratifying the others with a look that spoke volumes of what she wished to tell them.
Watch her.
And she was gone. A scorching inferno drifting lazily to the school. She was a priestess, and it would not due at all to be late.
Not at all.
Still, she couldn't help but look back at the worrisome girl. Sighing, she felt like locking the girl in a closet. Goodness knew she got in enough trouble.
Turning back, she filled the idea away for later. Who knew when it might come in handy.
Haruka smiled as the beautiful blonde hopped in the car, her face a mask of laughter as she waved goodbye to her friends.
She just smiled at them and pressed the gas. The wheels of her mind already turning.
"So Koneko, how was school?"
"Great!" she yelled out. Haruka looked concernedly over at her. Watching with slight amusement as the younger woman's face scorched red. And those blue eyes widened comically.
"I see," she said, leaning her arm over the large seat. "And did you enjoy the time with your friends?"
"Yes!" the squeak was higher this time. And Haruka felt laughter bubble up within her. The blonde angel at her side was simply priceless.
"Well, that's good. You hungry?"
"Erm..."
"Good, I got you something. I think you'll like it."
She nodded earnestly, sending deep chuckles through her. Her eyes firmly trained on the road.
They arrived at their house relatively quickly, thanks to her great driving. Haruka quickly pulled Usagi from the car, noticing the clock read three ten. Fifty minutes. Just fifty more minutes.
She pulled the girl up the stairs before locking lips with the younger girl. Shoving her harshly against a wall.
The moan from the angel in her arms, sending tickles up her spine.
Grabbing a fistful of hair, she used her tongue to pry open the mouth, reveling in the sweat taste that assaulted her. Like mint and honey. The taste was so unique, so exquisite.
Bucking her hips against the smaller woman, she felt those slender legs wrap around her own finely shaped legs. The muscles rippling with anxiety and feeling. She wanted more. So much more...
However, she was on a time limit. So she took one hand and pressed it against the wall. Groping around for a knob. She found it easily and pressed the her sweeting hand against it. Turning it quickly while escaping the dazzled girl's grip.
She shoved the younger woman hard before shutting the door. Twisting the knob, and forcing a key within the small keyhole.
She heard the thump of her koneko hitting the mattress she'd placed purposefully within. And the squeal of shock as she made sure the door was locked.
"HARUKA!"
Wincing at the volume, she smiled sadly at the tiny compact in her hand. The one that prevent her from transforming and knocking down the door.
She ignored the scream and instead reached for the large couch located close by.
She pushed it against the door to make sure the younger woman didn't knock out the door. Not that she believed she could.
"HARUKA!"
"I'm sorry Usagi, but I won't let you get hurt."
The words sounded oddly familiar to her, and she heard a pause from within. A long silent moment in which she felt anxiety clutch her blood and hold her still.
"I love you Usagi."
And she left, not listening at all to the sobbing woman beating on the door. She met the aqua haired woman at the door before nodding softly. Her eyes not meeting the pitiful teal ones.
She had a mission to do, and she would not allow Usagi to get hurt. She refused to allow her koneko to be hurt...
Her angel...
Her life...
