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Song: Standing in the Way

When searching on Youtube, please type in "Standing in the way Giles". The first video should be the correct one. The episode has another version of this song (reprise) which will be used in a later chapter in my story.


Chapter 6-Standing in the Way

Rei ran beside Mamoru, frantically chasing after Usagi. She felt her heart tied in a knot as she thought back to what they just sang. Was Usagi just about to confess her love? Before they were interrupted? Those eyes, filled with regret and guilt, what was that about?

"Usako." Mamoru's voice rang out just as the elevator door closed. "Shit."

Rei kicked the emergency exit door open and started running down the stairs. Fifteen flights in total. They would never be able to catch her. Rei cursed silently in her head. Usagi looked like she was about to collapse under the weight of her "secret", not to mention she was still running a fever.

Once in the lobby, Mamoru ran back to the elevators. It was too late. Usagi was gone. He kicked the trash can in frustration and then he turned and looked at Rei. "What the hell did you guys talk about? What could possibly make her so upset?"

"There is no time for this. Look, I don't even know. One minute we were talking and then we were singing. The lyrics didn't even make any sense." Rei dodged her gaze. "Mamoru, where does she normally go when she's upset?"

Mamoru unclenched his fists and thought for a moment. "The fountain. Or maybe the arcade. Probably the fountain. Follow me."

The both of them took off, running closely in sync, as they raced to find the woman they love.

The park was mostly deserted except a few odd couples. Rei and Mamoru called out for Usagi and searched the areas near the fountain.

"Okay. That's it. I am calling the girls to help find Usagi." Rei flipped open her communicator. Before she could do it, a melody sounded and Mamoru started singing. Rei cursed under her breath. There was no time for singing feelings right now….

(Mamoru)

She's so fragile by herself outside.

She keeps escaping running elsewhere

I know she said she's fine, standing by my side, but I….

(Rei)

We need to find her before it's too late

We can't be singing and this cannot wait

We should be searching 'fore it escalates, and I….

(Mamoru)

I wish I could say the right words to help her through this mess

Wish I could be stronger and ease her through distress

With I could tell her that I do understand

Why she's hurting, cuz of me

Our fates intertwine and our love was born

She did not choose it and now is torn

Am I the reason that she feels guilty and mourns…If I…

(Rei)

I wish I could say the right words to ease her through the pain

Wish I could be the good friend but my heart is too strained

Wish I could help her

Her heart withstanding pain

But fate's standing…in the way…

You are standing….in the way…..

The melody stopped and Rei and Mamoru looked at each other in awkward silence. Before they could process what they just sang, Rei flipped open her communicator and called the others.

"Usagi is missing. We need to find her." Rei yelled as she started to run.

Mamoru reluctantly followed Rei out of the park. Somewhere deep down, he had always known about Rei's feelings for Usagi. Now, he wasn't so sure if Usagi still loved him like she used to….

"What if she's staying with me because she had to?" The thought rang loud in Mamoru's head and he felt his heart stopped….