Chapter 2: The Surge, The Poem, and Rejection

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A/N: Forgot to mention it in the first chapter. The events are closest to the 90s anime but the characters will act closer to the manga and Crystal interpretations. I feel this is the best way of mixing the different formats.

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"Women are meant to be loved, not to be understood." – Oscar Wilde

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2 years ago…

The surge. A crude nickname for such a phenomenal event. It was an awakening of knowledge and experience of previous lives from their very souls to new bodies. A connection to untold numbers of experiences and memories allowing those in a long reincarnation cycle to reclaim a portion of what they had once lost.

One of the blessings attached to the Surge was that it sparked a connection to one's soulmate. If any of the warriors reborn in different times had encountered their soulmate, through something as simple as a brief touch prior to the surge, they became aware of the identity of who their true love was in this new world. This had been a blessing to both the Sailor Senshi and Shittensou as they navigated the cycle of reincarnation time and time again.

Yet, instead of a gift, it came as a heart-stopping shock for Kita Shinn when the surge hit him. It awakened him to the revelation that his goddaughter, Aino Minako, was the reincarnated form of his deceased wife, Natsuki. The young girl he had loved like one of his own, and his best friend's daughter, was his soulmate.

A wave of inner conflict overtook Shinn as he struggled with the results of the surge. His rational side focused on the social ramifications of even considering such a relationship. He was twice her age and she was still not an adult. The alpha in him had a much different course of action of what he needed to do. Claim her! Do not let her go!

He waited, deciding it best not to approach this situation recklessly. He waited a month, his inner alpha craving to find his reincarnated soulmate and mate her new body. As his own rut came he found himself comforted by the sex tape Natsuki and him had shot together. As he watched himself taking Natsuki from behind doggystyle, he clenched his teeth, stroked his raging erection, and began groaning, "Mina-chan...Mina-chan" as he roared out his orgasm.

As he recovered from the release, his attention turned from the television to the nightstand. There sat a framed picture of Minako in her school uniform holding her bag. She had taken it when she transferred back to Japan. She looked beautiful, the spitting image of Natsuki, but he had insisted it was only his lonely mind making this claim.

He waited two months, all the while fighting the most potent ruts he had felt in years. It was only after several unexplained weather conditions were reported all over the world that Shinn feared the worst and decided to pay a visit to the Aino household. He remembered to take more of his prescribed suppressants just to make sure he did not lose control the moment he saw her.

Walking towards the residence, Shinn looked up at the house and found his entire body tense at the thought he would see Minako again, knowing who she truly was. His feet felt heavy and he briefly considered leaving but was stopped by an angelic voice calling out to him.

"Shinn-ojisan!" Minako smiled as she saw her father's best friend standing outside her house.

Shinn sucked in breath as he took her in. Minako was returning home from school, her uniform fitting her perfectly, and her bookbag in hand. Her signature red bow and her smile made his heart skip a beat. She looked so much like Natsuki, it was uncanny.

"Minako-chan," Shinn replied, trying his best not to breathe through his nose, lest he risk being tortured by her divine scent. "H-how are you? You are getting so big. You look even more beautiful than the last time I saw you."

"Oh you charmer," Minako blushed, finding his compliment to be welcoming. "What are you doing here?

"Oh, I was just in the neighborhood and thought I'd see how the Aino family was doing," Shinn explained, but found Minako's reaction to be odd. If she did have her memories, she would not be coy with her affections. He knew there was a good chance he would have to resist her tearing off his clothes the instant they locked eyes. It was almost as if she had no idea of her past. "Can I ask…have you ever heard a poem with the line 'O Goddess, from my heart remove, the wasting cares and pains of love'?"

"Um," Minako shrugged. "Can't say I have. Should I?"

"No, no," Shinn insisted, trying to act like his heart wasn't breaking. A Hymn To Venus, a poem by the Greek poet Sappho (one of Shinn's previous lives), had been their signal to each other. If they ever were awakened to their memories of the past, one would start the poem and the other would finish it. This let them know they were connected to the deepest part of the soul. "It is just a poem that seemed to be really popular when I was in school. Just wondering if teachers are still covering it."

"No and I think I'd remember. I do enjoy when we cover poetry in my classes," Minako commented as she made her way towards the door to her house. "Please come in. I'll change out of my uniform and meet you in the living room."

"Sure that sounds nice," Shinn acknowledged as he made his way into the house, took off his shoes, and sat down in the living room. The last time he had come to visit it was to drop off the choker so Minako would have a way to protect herself. At the time she had smelled pleasant enough. Now her smell had grown intoxicating to the point he could feel himself becoming enthralled with every moment he was in the same building as her.

As he sat anxiously, part of him wondered if Minako wasn't playing some kind of game and she wanted him to peek through a crack in the door and watch her undress. As he remembered his intent to not do anything inappropriate, and just check on Minako's safety, a certain white cat entered the room. As Artemis took in the new arrival, the cat's hair stood up and he snarled at Shinn.

"I have my memories, cat," Shinn explained, putting his hands up to show he meant no harm. "I felt the surge months ago but I hesitated to approach her. What has happened? Minako seems like she doesn't remember me at all."

"My apologies," Artemis replied once he realized Shinn was not a threat. "Well, the surge was from the discovery of the Legendary Silver Crystal. Endymion and Serenity found each other just to be torn apart again. The Dark Kingdom made a copy of you to use against the Sailor Senshi. Minako cried herself to sleep many nights having to watch your evil double plot against her."

"I wanted nothing more than to come to her but…," Shinn clenched his fist remembering his deep need for her but at the same time how she was now his best friend's teenage daughter. "I worried about what would happen between us."

"The Sailor Senshi attacked the Dark Kingdom and defeated Queen Beryl," Artemis continued, a sad look washing over his face. "They won but with her last act, Sailor Moon locked away their powers and memories so they could live normal lives again. Seems like it was just for those who were near the battle."

"She doesn't remember," Shinn sighed, closing his eyes, feeling the tears of frustration burn as they began to form. He knew he had to do the right thing in the situation. "Then let her memories stay locked away. Let her live as a normal girl."

"Would you like something to drink?" Minako asked as she returned to the living room. She was dressed in a pink top, a blue skirt, and the choker around her neck. The top exposed her shoulders and made Shinn dream of licking his way from the end of his shoulders to the neck and finally stopping at her ears. "We have some sweet tea and I think there is beer in the fridge."

"That's alright," Shinn insisted, doing his best to keep his urges in check. Yet the more he looked at Minako, the more his inner Alpha bellowed for him to act. Our Omega needs us. Mate her! "I'm not thirsty. This is more of an impromptu visit anyways. I don't even know if your father is back from his assignment."

"Yeah, dad isn't going to be home tonight," Minako replied as she took a seat across from Shinn. As she sat down, she fidgeted and began to grasp fistfuls of her skirt in her hands. "You...you're suppressed aren't you?"

"Of course," Shinn commented. "I told you the day you presented it is the duty of both Alphas and Omegas to take suppressants. This allows us to keep our primal feelings in check and at the same time ensures sensations don't overpower others around us."

"I know," Minako gulped, nibbling her lip a bit. "It's just. You...you smell good...even though you're suppressed. I mean there are a few Alphas at school who smell nice but you...you smell…"

"Thank you...it's probably just due to my prowess as an Alpha, who longs for his lost mate," Shinn lied, trying to cover for the fact Minako's Omega was drawn for her. "Perhaps you're attracted to the nobility of it all and it's adding to my scent. But...I have no doubt that you will find someone else who smells better than me."

"But...I haven't," Minako sniffed, her body tense and tears forming in the corner of her eyes. "No one...even remotely smells as warming and welcome as you do."

"That's um…," Shinn hesitated, almost grinding his teeth as his Alpha began to roar louder and louder. Omega is scared. Protect her and make her feel safe. He was fighting a deep urge to pick her up and take her home. "You're young. You'll find someone. In the meantime, you have Artemis here to keep you company.

Artemis meowed in response. A sad smile formed on Minako's face. "Yeah, sadly he doesn't have the means to help me during my heats. They...can be so lonely."

"I can only imagine," Shinn sympathized, the memory of how he was forced to handle his ruts by himself since Natsuki had passed away. Of course, he hadn't felt the surge the entire time they were together. Their souls had been drawn to each other without the memories of the past but by the connection of an Alpha and an Omega. When Natsuki died, Shinn swore he would honor her memory and not find a new mate. All he could do was isolate himself when his ruts got the better of him. Much like how an Alpha often had no choice but to lock themselves away or risk being at the mercy of their sexual urges. "Still, I ask that you take the appropriate precautions until you find an Alpha who will treat you properly. Not only during your heats but every moment of every day."

"I will oji-san," Minako agreed, relaxing her grip and letting go of her skirt. Shinn and Minako engaged in small talk for a short while longer before Shinn insisted he needed to leave.

As he walked away, Shinn stole a look over his shoulder at the house, catching a glance of Minako leaning on the window ledge watching him leave. Shinn closed his eyes and whispered softly, "Goodbye my darling. May this life be blessed by destiny and allow you to find a good Alpha who will treat you the way you deserve."

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It was 7 months later when everything changed. Shinn arrived home from work and realized he was not alone. He took off his shoes and stepped into the living room to find Minako standing statuesque waiting for him.

"I see the spare key is still in the same place," Minako commented as she took her beloved in. Home from his office job, looking dapper and professional in his suit. It made her mouth water the more she looked at him.

"Minako-chan," Shinn began, looking at her from head to toe. She was still in her school uniform. Had she waited since her classes ended for him to arrive? "What are you doing here?"

"I thought we'd discuss poetry," Minako replied, doing her best to mask the fox-like smile forming on her face. "Celestial vigilant, one more thy needful presence I implore."

Shinn swallowed the anticipation building in his body and he answered, "In pity come, and ease my grief, bring my distempered soul relief."

"Favour thy suppliant's hidden fires," Minako added, her smile growing with every word she spoke. "And give me all my heart desires...Kunzite!"

"Princess Aphrodite," Shinn called, slowly walking towards her.

"Kjaran," Minako sang, opening her arms wide for Shinn.

"Milena," Shinn sighed, forgetting his pledge and wrapping his arms around Minako as she approached. The knowledge that she had her memories was absolutely intoxicating and Shinn could not stop himself from making contact with Minako.

"Sorry it took so long," Minako apologized as she rested her head on Shinn's chest. "After I got my memories back, it was one thing and another between Usagi and Mamoru. Oh, those are the reborn forms of Serenity and Endymion. It felt wrong to be in a relationship when Usagi was miserable."

"Mina-chan, I…," Shinn hesitated, trapped between wanting to hold her and a need to create some distance. His decision came quickly as he felt Minako kiss his lips and reach for the buttons on his shirt. Shinn stopped hugging her and took several steps away. "What are you doing?"

"Foreplay?" Minako replied with a shrug. She reached up, united the neckerchief of her uniform, and slipped it off. "I was born an Omega again. This is a new body. You have a number of virginities to take before I lose myself to my heat in next week."

"We can't," Shinn groaned, his body becoming hot from Minako's touch.

"Can't? Oh right, you want to do the whole "gentle first thing?" Pshaw," Minako giggled as dropped her neckerchief and grabbed her wrist from behind her back to make her chest pop forward. "Well, I suppose I can come back Friday. We'll cook something together like we used or maybe get some take-out. You can help me become a woman and then spend the rest of the weekend trying out different positions."

Shinn tried to find the right words but was distracted by how good Minako's chest looked and how her belly button was visible thanks to her uniform riding up on her stomach.

"Also, I was in volleyball so you don't have to worry about my hymen," Minako continued, nibbling her lip a bit as she looked at Shinn's crotch. "Of course with as big as your knot is, there may be some blood. But...don't hold back on my account."

"This is wrong though," Shinn insisted, doing his best to turn away from Minako's beauty as a woman as she stared at him with bedroom eyes. "I'm basically your uncle."

"And?" Minako asked, not seeming to care about the age difference or Shinn's relationship to her family. "I'm your soulmate. I have been your wife in five different reincarnations. We have had children together! That supersizes stupid concepts like inappropriate relationships."

"You mean supersedes," Shin sighed, feeling himself becoming aroused with every word from her mouth. Trying to get her to stop, he grabbed her hands as she reached for the button to undo the skirt of her school outfit. "Minako-chan, please!"

"That's not my name," Minako corrected, looking Shinn in the eyes and seductively licking her dry lips. "You know what you call me when we are alone. That is the only name I'll answer to."

"It's," Shinn swallowed, trying to desperately hold back the burning desire building in every fiber of his body. He knew he had to stop her. Another centimeter of exposed skin or a brief flash of her undergarments and he knew he'd lose control. "It's...vixen."

"Yes, it is," Minako agreed, a satisfied smile on her face. She brought Shinn's hands up, placed them against her cheeks, and affectionately nuzzled his palms. "The Venusian wild shrew only can be satisfied by your touch. Mmm...your hands are so warm."

"I can't," Shinn roared, pulling his hands away from Minako's face and turning his back to her. "This time we can't be together. It's just wrong."

"Are you kidding me?" Minako asked, a bit of fear creeping into her voice. "I am a week away from being at the mercy of my Omega. Do you know how hard it is to be a woman? Let alone an Omega woman? Four days out of the month my inner voice takes over and I'm at the mercy of my urges."

Shinn's entire body tense at the idea of Minako offering herself to anyone other than him. His Alpha seethed at the possibility. Omega needs us! Take her to the bedroom and scent her! Despite his inner voice's demands, Shinn did not move.

Minako continued, tears starting to form in her eyes. "My parents didn't want to deal with it so I get locked in a hotel pod for four days with a damn teddy bear wearing a strap-on, who I call Mr. Big, as my only relief. Don't abandon me like this!"

"It's different this time," Shinn argued, doing his best to stay true to his promise to himself. "I've known you all your life. I changed your diaper."

"Fuck, if that's what gets you going you can change my diaper again," Minako whined, tears of frustration now running down her cheeks. "I'll do whatever gets you hard!"

"Minako, it's different!" Shinn shouted. At this point, he was trying to convince himself this was the right decision. "I've known you since you were young. If we don't play this right people will say I groomed you to love me. The defense of 'I'm your soulmate' and 'I was born to find him' just makes it sound more like I am a suspicious individual."

"So that's it…," Minako cried, her tears falling off her face to the floor. "You reject me…"

"Please…," Shinn begged, not turning around. He knew if he saw the tears on her face his resolve would break instantly. "Don't make this harder than it has to be."

Minako picked up her neckerchief from the floor, turned to leave, but stopped as she reached the door and was about to reach for the door handle. "I've seen the future. I went there and fought an evil force. Mamoru and Usagi...they will use their powers to save the world and create a utopia named Crystal Tokyo. One where people live forever young and death becomes less common."

"I will fight to achieve it," Minako continued, not giving Shinn a chance to comment. "But if someone else mates me before then...You will be throwing away a life with me for what could be a millennium. We are about to conquer this stupid death and reincarnation cycle and you are worried about what my parents will say! I suffered through your evil clone trying to kill me and my friends and somehow this is still crueler."

Shinn was shocked by this revelation. His mind filled with possibilities of a life he could build with Minako without fear of dying and having to find her again. He looked at her, standing at the doorway with his back towards him. Shinn felt a desire so great he was lost in the need to keep her from leaving.

"You know what, fuck you!" Minako snarled as she put her shoes back on and kicked the door. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned but it was nothing compared to an Omega rejected by an Alpha they deeply connected with. "Maybe I'll do Enko with some guy I'll call daddy after he picks me up after school. I'll just convince that little nympho inside to just spread my legs for anyone who smells halfway decent and Ill wake up with a bundle of cash after doing unspeakable things. Because that's what could happen without someone around to protect me during my heat! And I won't stop there. I'll sell myself to the highest payer, maybe even work at a lingerie bar even after Crystal Tokyo exists. I'll be the most popular whore in all the kingdom!"

Minako left, slamming the door behind her. Shinn didn't move for what seemed like an hour, hating himself for being so pious for friendship instead of holding Minako in his arms. It wasn't until his knees buckled from the strain of tensing for too long and he fell to the floor, crying aloud in frustration and grief, his very soul tortured by the idea his Omega would degrade herself because he was enough of an Alpha to mate her properly.

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Decided to break this chapter up. Was going to have much more happen and have it transition into some smut BUT I decided to try and write some shorter chapters.

Milena and KJaran come from "Of Home and Hearth" by Venusunchained, a lovely piece of Minako and Kunzite reincarnated during the time of the Vikings. I highly recommend it.

Enko or "Enjo Kosai" is what's known as "compensated dating." It's when a women get gifts for sexual favors. It has a fine line between prostitution but usually, it does involve sex. There are a few doujin where Minako is shown engaging in Enko and many more where she is shown to be performing full prostitution. Poor girl is always portrayed as being so willing to sell herself or even pimp out her friends like it's a natural occurrence. She is a flirt but MAN, creators turn her into a whore far too often.

As always thanks to my crew for Beta-ing my work. Reviews are love.

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