I do not own Sailor Moon, much to my disappointment. Read, enjoy, review.
A/N: Well, the renaissance festival season is over. I had to make an extravagant court costume for the main character in just five days. I got it done. It took me forever to do all the beading on it! Now I am working a new FT job. That keeps me busy, plus with my Army stuff I have to do every month. I'm surprised I have any time at all to write! Sorry this took so long. But I am planning on finishing this one. It just may take a bit longer than planned
A/N Too: sorry about the first upload of this chapter. I have corrected the typos that I have found. If there are any others please let me know. (Stoopid hand of Sauron.)
Eyes For Jupiter Chapter 9
By Seiyaferret
Haruka was just exiting the bathroom while towel drying her hair. Michiru was just hanging up the phone. "Well, is she coming?" asked Haruka.
"Of course she is. I told you she owed me a favor."
Haruka glared at her lover. "Am I ever going know the reason for that favor?"
"Probably not," replied Michiru.
With that Haruka moved to grab Michiru around the waist, and landed both of them on the bed with Haruka on top. "I think I may have to torture it out of you."
"If this is torture, then please, don't stop," giggled Michiru.
The two spent the rest of the afternoon in their bedroom, oblivious to the outside world.
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Later that evening.
"Do you think that your friends convinced her to come?" asked Rein as he unlocked the door to Makoto's apartment.
"If she said she would be there, then I have no doubt about it," replied Makoto. "Don't worry."
"I can't help it," sighed Rein as he ran a hand through his light hair. "I just feel that I am so close, but still so far away. What if she takes one look at me face to face, and runs away screaming? What if she is the one behind my brother's disappearance? What if she…."
Makoto stopped him with a kiss. "You are worrying way too much. You can't find out the answers until Wednesday, so now is the time to relax. And if I have to make you relax, then I will."
"But," began Rein.
"No buts, only me and you." She kissed him again on the lips and began trailing kisses down his throat. "Now what were you saying?" she asked between kisses.
"Umm, I, umm…"
"Heh, that's what I thought." Makoto continued her relaxation techniques on Rein. Soon, they were both unclothed and in her bedroom.
A few hours later, Makoto was lying on Rein's chest drawing circles on his chest with her finger.
"What's bothering you my angel?"
"Nothing."
"Mako-angel, I know something is bothering you."
She let out a long sigh. After a long pause she whispered, "I'm just afraid." A silent tear slipped from her face onto his chest.
Rein sat up and gathered her close. "What has you so afraid Angel?"
"It's silly really," laughed Makoto. "I was just thinking about some of the questions you were asking earlier. What if she did do something to your brother? Will you be next? I told you it was silly." She looked down as she played with the blanket. More tears were silently slipping down her cheeks.
Rein silently rubbed her back when the damn broke. Everything she had been holding in for years came forth. He just held her and let her cry, knowing that she'd feel better for it.
After about ten minutes, she started hiccupping. "I'm sorry."
"What for?" he asked. "Not for crying. Don't ever be sorry for crying. It's not a weakness. It's an emotion not a sin."
"Thank you… for being here."
He hugged her closer. "I'll always be here." He put his hand over her heart. "Never doubt that for a single moment."
"I won't." She then turned to him and kissed him. She let her passion and love over rule doubts and fears. She felt stronger with him near. Whole. Her parent's deaths no longer seem like such a humongous loss. She had always just pushed aside that fear and loneliness. Never really letting go. Now she felt free and just plain wonderful.
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Early the next morning…
"Mako-angel, Are you up yet?" whispered Rein.
"Mmm, what time is it?" she asked.
"It's nine in the morning. I have breakfast ready if you're hungry."
That got Makoto's full attention. "I don't smell anything burning. Is everything OK?"
"I'm hurt! I'm an acceptable cook. I haven't burnt anything since my toaster went on the frits two years ago! And that wasn't my fault," replied Rein, with a mock hurt look on his face.
"I was just teasing," said Makoto as she gave him a peck on his cheek. "Besides that's what you get for letting me over sleep. Now I have to hurry if I'm going to meet the girls on time for our shopping excursion."
"What I don't get to go?" asked Rein.
"Sorry honey. The girls all agreed that the dresses we get should be a total surprise for the guys. Besides, who will Mamoru hang out with today with Usagi with us?"
"Fine I get the point. Shopping is for women any way," pouted Rein.
"Aww, I promise to get something sexy for you!" With that said, Makoto headed into the kitchen to eat breakfast.
After breakfast and a quick shower, Makoto dashed out the door to meet up with her friends.
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What's keeping Makoto?" asked Rei. "It's not like her to be so late. Maybe you rubbed off on her Usagi."
"Rei, that's not fair! I haven't been late to a meeting in over six months! You know I'm trying hard!" wailed Usagi.
"She's right Rei, you're not being fair," said Ami.
"Arigato, Ami," sniffed Usagi.
Just then Makoto came running up to them panting. "Sorry, I'm late guys, Rein, didn't wake me up in time."
"Mmm, hmm. Right," winked Minako. "I would say that too."
"Minako! He really did wake me up late," blushed Makoto.
"Alright girls, enough of embarrassing her. We have a major shopping trip to start!" stated Usagi.
"Right!" they all agreed. With that, they all for the mall.
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*Ding dong*
"Coming!" yelled Rein from the bedroom. He had just finished getting dressed.
He opened the door and saw it was Mamoru.
"Hey, man what's up?" asked Rein.
"Not much. I just figured since all the girls were out we could hang out a bit and discuss things."
"Sure," replied Rein. " Make your self comfortable. Oh, can I get you some coffee?"
"That would be great," replied Mamoru as he sat on the sofa.
Rein quickly came back with two cups of coffee in hand. "What did you want to discuss?"
"I don't know how to say this so it won't hurt your feelings."
Rein looked at Mamoru confused. "What are you talking about? Have I done something wrong?"
"No, it's not like that. It's just that the others think that it would be better for you if you didn't go to the dinner tomorrow night."
"What?" asked Rein. "Why not? It's my brother that's missing. Possibly even dead and you guys decided that it better for me not to go?" ranted Rein. "How could you decide this and not even talk to me!" Rein stood up and turned around and looked out the back door. "Tell me one thing, will you?"
"Sure," agreed Mamoru.
"Did Makoto agree to this too?"
"No. She wasn't involved in the discussion. In fact, we also thought it better if she didn't go as well. That's why I'm here. To ask you to take Makoto somewhere else for the night. Beg her, do what ever, but don't let her go either," said Mamoru.
"Can you tell me why you don't want her to go either?"
"You've probably figured out that she can be a real emotional person."
Rein nodded at this.
"Well, Usagi and the others are afraid that if she went, things might get out of control. She might lose her temper and then where would we be. We would lose the only lead to your brother."
Rein flopped down on the couch. "She's not gonna like this you know."
"We know," agreed Mamoru.
"No one is going to tell her are they?"
"No."
"She's gonna be pissed."
"Yep."
"Where do you suggest I take her?"
"I made reservations at a restaurant that she has always wanted to go to. I had to pull some strings to get you in. Do you have any money?"
"Um, how much will I need exactly?"
"About two hundred for a descent meal."
"I don't have that much."
"Here, take this." Mamoru reached into his pocket and gave him two hundred dollars."
"I can't accept this."
"Yes you can. I consider it an investment in anger management."
With that they both laughed and shook hands. "Thanks," said Rein.
"No problem. I just hope that Makoto doesn't get angry at you too."
"I know just how to handle her anger, so don't worry."