Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, but I, along with Amanda, own this story.
Credits: Credit goes toAmanda, (MoonGoddess on here), for agreeing to be a co-writer, lol, and Sami, (Twine on here), for being an extra editor.
AN (Angel): At first, I was not going to have a prologue, but now that Amanda (my co-writer) and I have talked about it….it was a good idea. This will help you further understand chapter one. D
About: This chapter is in Rei's P.O.V, major thoughts are usually italics. ""'s are spoken words.
The golden sun shined down on the concentrating me. My meditation sessions have been long and hard for the fire burned strong, meaning turmoil was coming. I looked over at the running Usagi who didn't even get to call out my name before I stood. As I rose, a few pebbles refused to leave my knees. I gently brushed them away, noticing the dents they left. I walked over to the smiling Usagi and hugged her quickly. "We're going to the park! Come with us, Pyro!" Her smile spread from cheek to cheek and I couldn't help but grin back at her. This unpredictable girl had been part of my life for years and we had grown to be like sisters. We had our moments, but so did the others. I watched her run to Mamoru's side and I jogged to catch up with the rest of the girls.
It wasn't long until we reached the park; the trees swaying in the wind, birds chirping their own melody, and squirrels, along with other small creatures, scurried around trying to catch one another. Makoto and I strolled ahead and sat under a budding cherry blossom tree. I lied down on the soft grass that was sporadically covered with cherry blossoms. A few sat under my head, serving as a pillow. I looked up into the sky; it had an odd color, not its usual baby blue but rather an aqua blue. My head tilted to side, trying to understand why the sky was a different shade. The issue soon was forgotten as Usagi sat next to me. She smiled then left as soon as she came. I saw her head over to the swing set with Minako, both of their long blonde hair flowing in the wind.
I turned my head to the side, causing my hair to gather a few fallen blossoms. Mamoru was sitting on a nearby bench, reading. My lips curved into a smile as I noticed him stealing glances at Usagi.
Time passed and soon we were hungry. Ami suggested the café that was next to the library, but Makoto brought out six lunch bags that were hidden in her backpack.
Picnic table discussion erupted and soon everyone was chatting. After a few moments of talking and laughing, I noticed that Usagi hadn't touched her food. My eyes made their way from her plate to her face. For some reason it lost its sparkle. Her eyes were staring at the food before her and I was unable to read her expression. I bit on my bottom lip as I looked at the others around me, all smiling and laughing. Then I gazed back at Usagi who sat there unhappy. I was brought out of my gaze by Makoto who nudged me with her shoulder.
Minako lifted her arm around my shoulders and pulled me closer. "Our friendship will last forever." I looked up at her, comprehending her random comment, but then Ami informed me that Minako asked if their friendship will last through marriage. I looked over at Usagi who seemed like she took that comment as an insult. She almost looked like she had been slapped in the face. Her hand went over her mouth and I saw her eyes shut. I watched as Mamoru placed his arm around her and she instantly went back to normal. I raised my eyebrow in suspicion.
I walked over to the garbage with Ami and asked her if she had noticed Usagi acting abnormal. She shook her head and walked back to the table while I stood there, thinking. Why is she acting so strange crossed my mind about a dozen times.
I stood there, separated from the group, but I thought of a plan, a very clever plan: "Hi no seishin ha, watashi o miru naka no Usagi no kokoro o kanou ni shi ta!" Soul of fire, let me see inside Usagi's mind I whispered softly as a tiny red butterfly left my hand and connected with Usagi's mind.
A smile planted across my face from my cleverness, but I soon regretted it as I listened closely. Does she know? I saw her eyes look towards me and I quickly looked the other way, but I continued listening. How am I going to tell them? What is she hiding from us?
I saw Minako run towards me, and my concentration was immediately shot. I shook my head slightly and waited for Minako to speak. "Why are you over here hanging out with the flies?" I looked to my side and saw many flies soaring around the trashcan, landing on crumpled paper and half-eaten food. She entwined her arm around mine and guided me to the picnic table. I sat next to Usagi who was smiling and holding Mamoru's hand. I searched for any signs of oddness or unusual behavior. I watched both of her hands set on the table and I grabbed one, about to ask her if she was all right.
At the moment my hand grasped hers, everything stopped. My mind raced towards a memory of Usagi's that only happened a week ago. It was as if I was there, standing in her room. I silently stared at her as she gripped her pink, lacey pillow and looked out her window. I stepped closer and looked at what she was staring at…the moon. Her lips began to move and it didn't dawn on me that it was words she was speaking. I began listening and sat down on her bunny comforter.
"Why can't I ever live my life without having to start over?" At first I thought she was talking to herself, but then I noticed her holding her moon locket. It began to flash and the music started. "Mama… what about Mamoru? I don't think he will be able to handle it… our love has gone through so many things." Her head fell into her pillow and I saw the pink darken as it soaked up her tears. I saw her stare into the locket as if it was talking to her and I realized that Queen Serenity must have being talking with her, but I was unable to hear her.
I listened to her sob and I yearned to just go and hug her, but I knew I couldn't. The tears soon stopped coming and she began talking again. "I will always be willing to give my life up for my friends and this world, but I thought after I defeated Galaxia I could just go on with my life, not having to worry about whether I'd have to give it all up." Silent tears roamed in her eyes, finding a way to escape, but she successfully held them in. "Mama…just help me get through this…" She closed the locket and the music stopped.
I was then brought back to reality and my hand left hers, looking at her confused face while I held back my tears, knowing that I couldn't cry in front of her. I looked up in the sky as I noticed clouds forming and overcoming the aqua sky. It was as if earth sensed my distressed. The clouds became darker and darker now taking the shade of black. We all departed and I headed back to the temple. I was on the steps when the rain began to pour… along with my tears
AN (Angel): I hope you enjoyed the prologue! Now get you butts over to chapter one and please review! You have no idea on how much a review means to an author! )
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