Crystals of Love: Destined Couple

Title: Crystals of Love: Destined Couple
Author: kazeko
Show: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Rating: PG13
Chapters: 3
Complete: no
Series: Crystals of Love: Tales of the Heart from Crystal Tokyo
Couples: Haruka/Michiru

Timeline: "A Child of Darkness and Light", "The Last Sacrifice: The End of the Silver Millennium", "CAS 1: The Trouble with Love is the Lovers", "CAS 2: To Defy Destiny", "Every Cloud", "Crystal Shards", "CAS 3: Unwilling Accomplice", "Our Past 1: The Reason We Fight", "CAS 4: Princess of Light", "Our Past 2: The Reason We Still Fight", "Our Past 3: The Reason We Fought", "CAS 5: One Last Shining Star", "In the Darkest Forest", "Destiny or Duty", "Desperately Searching", "Kazeko", "Chronicles of the Star Senshi 1: The Gathering", "Chronicles of the Star Senshi 2: Castle in the Sky", "Chronicles of the Star Senshi 3: Queen of the Moon", "Chronicles of the Star Senshi 4: Separation Anxiety", "Crystals of Love: Forsaken", "Chronicles of the Star Senshi 5: Black Moon Family", "Crystals of Love: Destined Couple", "Horoscope"

Time: 1000 years after "Kazeko"; during the Black Moon crisis
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters or the songs I'm using. All of the songs are from the anime or the Musicals.
Note: I am only writing the songs as translations since putting the Japanese and the translations in would be a pain and possibly annoying. The translations are the important part, anyway, since we don't all speak Japanese fluently. Anyway, enjoy.

Chapter 3: Destined Couple
Haruka pulled away, summoning a smile to her face. She waved her hand as the ever-present music changed again, this time to a beat that sounded like it belonged in a Three Lights song. Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten nodded as Haruka began to sing. Michiru recognized the song her wife sang for her at the Senshi's party just before they went into their long sleep. ("See Me! Bokutachi no Jidai")

It's overflowing, my ripening heart
We both hide from each other . . .
Let's not do that anymore

When people talk about "love"
My heart winces for a moment
The dawn opens the door
And invites the sea breeze in

See Me
Heart Beat
Hear Me
If you could send a signal
Touch me
A new power would fill me

I won't miss, I won't give up
Until we reach our dreams
Right!
Very soon it will be our era

Not yesterday
Not tomorrow
Just for this moment

Because sadness is also a part of happiness

"That is not all, Haruka. There is something more. There has always been something more. For so many years, you and I have lived together, fought together, loved together, but we have never been very good at seeing together. The world I see is a different world from the one you see. You say sadness is a part of happiness, but you only embrace the sadness, the grief, the despair, the death. Why, Haruka?"

"You left me! I needed you so much and you left me! I'm not strong enough, Michiru. From the beginning, I could not protect anyone I cared about." Haruka closed her eyes, tears streaking her cheeks as she raised her hand to the sky, lightning arcing down to the ground. They were no longer inside, they were standing on the field, the Senshi standing before them, silent and watchful. ("Destined Couple" – you really need to go listen to this song! It's from the Mugen Gakuen Musical, and after you watch Nao and Yuuka do it, you'll have to agree that it's FABULOUS; the following is what I consider the best translation of Haruka and Michiru's love song from the Musicals)

We were too late, my princess
The enemy had already infiltrated this planet
To protect this planet
I would even throw my life away for it

Haruka looked at her hands, tears dripping onto her white gloves.

The first time I looked into your eyes
I became aware of this truth:
The sprinkle of light around this blonde is a sham
The Solitude the goddess has imposed upon me
All I had was my loneliness

Michiru's eyes filled with tears as she felt Haruka's pain filling her. She waited for the right moment, knowing that this world would tell her when to sing her heart.

In my loneliness
I found someone who saw past the solitude
I was entranced by a burning premonition
The mission was ringing clearly

NOW. Michiru smiled as she began, stepping forward and holding out her arm.

Even though I'm here
Why do your eyes look that way?
That unknown shadow of sadness
The two of us will go anywhere to fulfill our Destiny
The healing ocean is here

As Michiru sang, she watched Haruka's face light up, watched her wife take a step forward, then another, watched as Haruka placed her hand over her bow, over her heart. She was fighting a tremendous battle, confession was never her strong point, but Michiru knew the instant that she won. The music swelled, the notes somehow more joyful as Haruka smiled, singing the next verse.

The only thing that can heal this heart
Is you alone

Michiru held her hand over Haruka's outstretched palm, power flowing from one to another. Together, they sang the next part.

Now we face fate
The battle will proceed

Haruka stepped forward, pulling her hand to her chest, eyes locked on Michiru. She knew. She could sense the danger, even in the idyllic world their thoughts created, she knew there was danger she should be fighting. Her voice became harsh, sharp, strong, as she continued.

Very soon, it's already here
Destruction is upon us

She held her hand out again, and Michiru took it, power flaring around them as they both transformed, becoming Star Senshi. Michiru smiled as she let Haruka finish the song.

Only our hands can protect
This planet and our princess.

Haruka smiled as she pulled Michiru into her arms, smiling as she rested her head on top of Michiru's. "You and I are a destined couple, koishii. Nothing can split us apart. I see that now. I love you more than my own life, more than the Solar System, more than our princess, and when I realized that, I was scared. So scared. I didn't know I could love that much. And when you left, I . . . I couldn't go on. I can't live without you."

"I am so sorry, koibito. Ruka, I never meant to hurt you, and I love you more than I can say, but I had to sacrifice my happiness to save the Solar System, the princess, and you. And as you sang, I realized that the others were just excuses. You are the only important thing to me, no matter how selfish that seems. You and I have lasted for thousands of years and we will last for thousands more. Aishiteru."

Haruka smiled as she realized that it was no longer hard to say the word, to feel that emotion, to love her wife. "Aishiteru, Michiru. Forever and ever. Until the Universe itself falls and we die in each other's arms, I will love you. And when we are reborn, we will begin this dance again."

"Forever." Michiru turned her head up as Haruka leaned down to kiss her, the world around them fading to reveal the stars she had floated in so recently. Haruka pulled away, eyes still locked with her wife's, and Michiru reached up and caressed her lover's cheek. "Why a world of songs, Ruka?"

"Because I express myself best with music. I thought songs would be good." Haruka looked around, smiled fading to confusion. "Where are we?"

Michiru looked around. "Huh. It looks like we are floating over Neptune. I was above Uranus when the power dropped me in that world."

Haruka's eyes widened and she pushed Michiru back, staring at her. "Michiru . . . you . . . you're real?"

"Of course I'm real . . ." Then it hit her. "Haruka . . . you're not dead? Am I really holding you?"

"I'm real," Haruka breathed, amazement filling her eyes. She reached out and touched the star locket on Michiru's breast, opening it to reveal the Sea Melody Crystal, glowing fiercely at the other Senshi. Michiru, just as unbelieving, reached up to open the locket on Haruka's bow, staring at the golden Space Turbulence Crystal.

"You're real," Michiru breathed, tear-filled eyes staring up at Haruka. "Poseidon told me you were dead."

"Our link was gone," Haruka whispered. "It vanished when you did. I know you died on Neptune. That's why I went to Uranus and rejoined its spirit."

"Neptune brought me back to life. It took a long time . . . I can't believe it. I can't believe you're alive."

Haruka laughed as she swept Michiru into her arms, kissing her fiercely, swinging her around and never letting her go. "I love you, Michiru. I love you so much."

"Never let go," Michiru whispered. "Never let me go."

"I never will. Michiru . . . what's happening on Earth? I never should have left; I never should have abandoned them."

"Shhh, koibito. There is no time to dwell on the past. The danger is the Black Moon family. They have taken Crystal Tokyo."

Haruka paled, hands shaking. "We have been gone for that long? Michiru . . . what about Chibiusa? Was Small Lady killed?"

"No, thankfully. She vanished, the gods think to the past. She is playing her part in history. She can save Crystal Tokyo."

"Can we help her?"

"I don't think so. But we can return to Crystal Tokyo and obliterate the ones who attacked our home and our people."

Haruka nodded as the pair turned to leave, Michiru gasping as something held her back. "What's wrong, Michi?"

"I can't leave. That is why we returned here, Haruka. You were not bound to Uranus in a life or death situation. Neptune cannot choose to let me go. I must break free on my own. I do not think I have the power."

"Together I think we will."

To be continued . . . ff (dot) net is being reallllllly bitchy right now which is why its been so long since an update . . . hopefully the next part will be up soon