The Object of Her Affection

Hi minna! This is my first fic so please be nice!

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Chapter Eleven: Happy Best Birthday

Dream

Venus, the Prince and Princess, and Tuxedo Kamen watched in horror as their fellow Senshi were getting thrown around like some toys. By Sera.

Sera walked up to her and grabbed her neck and lifted her off the ground. As her grip tightened, Venus could feel herself slipping away into the awaiting darkness. Soon her arms relaxed and dangled by her side.

Present

Minako felt a pair of arms wrapped around her. Then, one hand was wiping the sweat off her forehead. She woke up and saw Makoto staring at her. "You look adorable when you sleep," she said softly. She leaned forward and kissed her softly. "How long have you been watching me?" Minako asked as they pulled away from each other. "About an hour," Makoto replied. Minako looked past her to see the time. "It's 5:30," she sighed tiredly. "You know what day it is?" Makoto asked. "Monday?"

"Besides that."

"Graduation," Minako sighed. Makoto noticed something wrong. "What's up?" she asked. "And don't try to tell me nothing's wrong." Minako snuggled closer to Makoto. "What it a dream?" Minako shook her head. "More like a nightmare."

"What happened?"

Minako felt tears building up. "Everyone was unconscious in every direction. Daisuke, Atsuko, and Mamoru just watched with fear. Something must have happened to get you mad because you walked up to me and you lifted me off the ground by the neck and tightened your grip and I…" Minako began crying in Makoto's chest. Makoto was stunned at what she just heard. She held her closer. "I would never, ever do that to you," she whispered.

"I know you wouldn't but…Sera would, wouldn't she?"

Makoto shook her head. "As long as I breathe, Sera's not gonna do anything to you. I will protect you no matter what." She kissed Minako's forehead. "Now lets go take a shower, before everyone gets up and scrambles all over the place." Minako giggled a bit and nodded. Makoto wiped her tears and took her hand. "So one more time. What day is it?" Makoto asked again.

"Monday."

"Besides that."

"Graduation."

"Besides that."

Minako had to think. When she came to a conclusion, she gasped. "It's your birthday!" Makoto nodded. Minako gave a tight squeeze. "You're now 19. So how does that feel?"

"Feels…special," she whispered before her lips met her lover's. Then they heard some movement. "Hurry, before someone wakes up and takes the shower," Makoto whispered. Minako nodded and they went to the bathroom.

6:00

Makoto and Minako were sitting in front of the TV eating cereal as everyone was screaming and shouting and pushing everyone out the way for the bathroom. Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna left to their place to take a peaceful shower and left Hotaru with everyone else. Ami, though, was also eating breakfast with the two as she took a shower after them. She looked happier then ever. "So you confessed, huh?" Makoto grinned. Ami nodded. "See? I told you things would work out," Makoto replied.

Then, Hotaru came out of the mob. "Mako-chan, no one will let me take a shower and Mamoru keeps pushing me," she complained. "I would say 'Oh well, you're thirteen. You handle it' but I'm tired and I'm feeling gracious. Girls and Daisuke, Hotaru's next for shower!" Makoto shouted. "Besides, Rei-chan, you finished school last week."

"So?" Rei replied.

"And if Mamoru pushes you again then push him back," Makoto added. Hotaru smiled. "Arigatou, Mako-chan," she thanked. Only a few seconds later, everyone heard a loud thud. "Why'd you do that for!" Mamoru exclaimed. "Mako-chan said to push you if you pushed me again," Hotaru stated simply. "Is that true?" he asked. "She pushed you, didn't she?" Makoto answered.

12:15

Makoto, Minako, Ami, and Usagi were standing on a platform in their graduation gowns. If they hadn't been excited about this day, they would have complained about having to stand in high heels rather than sitting and waiting for their names to be called for their diploma. They were sure their fellow graduates felt the same way.

"Today," the principal began, "I would like to present the class of '98." The audience clapped with joy for their sons, daughters, and friends.

"This first diploma goes to one of my best students. She may not have been the smartest of the class…" The audience chuckled a bit. "But she was the best when it came to Home Economics and Gym class. I would like to award Miss Kino Makoto the first diploma."

Makoto smiled as Haruka, Daisuke, Atsuko, and Rei chanted her name from the back like idiots. She took her diploma, shook the principal's hand, went down the platform and took a seat.

"The next diploma goes to our best, and I mean best, volleyball player in the whole league, let alone the whole school. She may have had some of the worst grades the school has ever seen…"

Minako blushed a bit.

"But what she lacked in grades, she made up for in grace. I present the next diploma to Miss Aino Minako." She saw her parents stand with pride for their daughter and clapped as Haruka, Daisuke, Atsuko, and Rei chanted her name. Her father then took a picture. Minako then sat next to Makoto after she got her diploma and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"The next is for our smartest student. She's made this school very proud of her. We will miss her dearly. This diploma goes to Miss Mizuno Ami."

The chant started up again as Ami took her diploma. Then the principal looked at Usagi. "Miss Tsukino, Miss Tsukino, Miss Tsukino." Usagi blushed as chuckles filled the air.

"Not exactly what you would call an honor roll student but the exact opposite. In the beginning of the year, that what she was. But then she started working hard and got better grades, believe or not. We don't know if it was simply because wanted to graduate with her friends or if it was something else. But we want to present this diploma to Miss Tsukino Usagi."

The chant was louder as Usagi got her diploma. Her parents stood up with pride for their daughter and clapped while Shingo took a picture. She sat next to her friends with a smile. Then they watched the rest of the graduation.

12:45

Everyone was outside taking pictures. "I wanna be in a picture with Mako-chan!" Hotaru exclaimed. Haruka nodded. Makoto had Hotaru in a playful headlock as Haruka took the picture.

Then the Ainos came. Mrs. Aino hugged each girl. "I'm so proud of you girls, especially you, Usagi," Mrs. Aino greeted. "Arigatou, Mrs. Aino," they echoed. "Can I take a group picture?" Mr. Aino asked. They nodded and got into formation. Everyone did bunny ears to one another with a big smile. "Thanks, girls," Mr. Aino thanked. "That was awesome, guys!" Rei exclaimed. "Oh I almost forgot…" Rei took out two green boxes.

She gave them to Daisuke and Makoto. They read the card that came with it. They read, "To the most idiotic friends I ever had, happy birthday! From your awesome friend, Rei."

"Really, Rei-chan?" Makoto asked. "Open them," Rei urged. They opened them to find a necklace with a green dragon at the end of them. "How did you get these?" Makoto gasped with amazement. "Remember my cousin who gave me my phoenix necklace when I was little? I asked him if he could make it for you guys," Rei replied.

"Since when is your birthday today, Dai-chan?" Usagi asked. "Since nineteen years ago today," Daisuke replied simply. "How about we go to Friendlys to celebrate, huh?" Makoto asked before Mrs. Aino could ask who Daisuke was. Everyone nodded and said their goodbyes to everyone's parents and left. Makoto and Minako were separated as Makoto went with Haruka and Minako with Mamoru.

When they drove by a park, everyone heard screams. "Why is it always at parks?" Haruka asked. Makoto laughed at that while Michiru shrugged. Haruka came to a stop. Mamoru stopped right behind them. Everyone got out and transformed. They entered the park and saw a youma hovering above a bench.

"Let me get straight to the point. The name's Hiroshi. I came to find the one who killed my little brother, Shinji and I don't see her," Hiroshi informed.

"So let's bring her out, shall we?" he said. He closed his eyes and focused his energy on Jupiter. Then Jupiter screamed in pain. This continued for about a minute or two. She fell to her knees while panting like she had just run the marathon.

"Mako-chan?" Mercury called as she placed her hand on her shoulder. Before it could get there, Jupiter grabbed her hand and twisted it. "Jupiter, what are you doing?" Pluto asked. The Prince gasped. He turned to Hiroshi. "What did you do to my sister!" he shouted. Hiroshi smirked. "What sister?" Then he disappeared.

All of a sudden, Mercury was flung all the way to a tree. She was knocked unconscious. "Jupiter…" Pluto was silenced by a flurry of punches that connected with force. In short, she got knocked out, too. "Jupiter, what is wrong with you?" Neptune asked. Jupiter turned to Neptune. She had those red eyes again. Jupiter wasn't there anymore. It was Sera. She dashed up to Neptune and kneed her in the stomach which knocked her to a different tree from Mercury.

Seeing her lover taking a beating like that angered Uranus. She ran blindly at Sera but didn't get to do much else. She, too, was kneed. Then she was kicked like a kickball to the same tree. Saturn pointed her Silence Glaive at her. Sera only smirked. "Little kids shouldn't with sharp objects," she informed as blasted Saturn to the tree Neptune and Uranus were against.

Sera then chose a target. She didn't even move from her spot and blasted Moon. Moon fell to the ground. Mars decided to fight back. "Flame Sniper!" she shouted. The attack hit Sera but nothing happened. Sera blasted Mars and she flew to a tree. Sera then turned to Venus. She was petrified. She couldn't move or breathe. Her dream, no…her nightmare was coming true.

Sera grabbed her by the neck and lifted her off the ground and tightened the grip. "Mako-hime…I know…you can…hear me…stop this…you said you'd…protect me…remember?" Venus breathed. Soon she felt herself slipping into the awaiting darkness as her arms dangled at her side. (Sera stop this now!) Makoto shouted. "Why should I?" Sera asked. (Do you remember when you first became one with me?) Makoto asked. "Yes, what of it?"

(You took an oath to not only protect me but to protect the ones I love! You just attacked the ones I love, especially Minako! I love her more then anything in this world. Now, let her go!) Makoto shouted.

Sera let her go. She caught her as she fell. The red eyes disappeared and the emerald ones came back. She turned to the Prince, Princess, and Tuxedo Kamen who looked at her with fear.

"Reschedule the Friendlys idea. I'm not going home so don't look for me there," she explained. Her black wings appeared and she took off.

At an Abandoned Warehouse

Makoto laid Minako's head on her lap. Just looking at her made her cry. Tears dropped on Minako's face. "I'm so sorry. I promised I'd protect you, that Sera wouldn't do anything to you but I lied." Makoto continued to cry. "Wake up, Minako, just wake up! I want to see your eyes! I want to hear your voice! I don't care if you hate me because of what I did but please just wake up!" she cried.

Minako stayed still. Makoto couldn't believe this. She touched Minako's cherry lips softly. "Why won't you wake up?" she whispered. She put Minako into a sitting position. "Please wake up," she whispered. She leaned towards her and softly kissed her. She pulled away from her. Lazily, Minako's eyes began to open. "I know you're sorry and I forgive you, my Mako," Minako whispered.

Makoto's eyes widened with joy. She kissed her immediately. "I'm so sorry, Mina! I didn't mean to! Please don't hate me!" Makoto continued to cry. Minako put a finger on Makoto's lips. "I don't hate you. It takes too much energy even if I tried," Minako joked as she wiped the tears off her lover's face. "I know you didn't mean to. If you did, I wouldn't be here right now."

Makoto cried on her shoulder. Minako stroked her head. "It's okay. I'm still here. I'll never leave you," she whispered. Then she remembered something. She took out a horribly wrapped present from her pocket.

"Mako-hime, happy birthday." Makoto looked at the present and read the card. "I love you, my beautiful princess, you know that. If I'm not around and you already miss me, play this lullaby. A song passed down from mother to daughter to lover in the Silver Millennium that was given to me when you confessed to me all those years ago.

"When I first met you, I couldn't stop thinking about you. When I played this I still thought of you. I even had dreams of you. I hope you've had dreams of me. If this is the worst birthday for you, I hope it becomes the best with this. Once again, happy birthday, my beautiful princess and sweet dreams."

Makoto looked up to Minako. "Open it." Makoto took off the wrapping paper to find a beautiful music box. Part of it was green and the other part was orange with the signs of Jupiter and Venus on opposite colors.

She opened it. Inside there was a demon with black wings reaching out for a hand. The hand belonged to an angel with pure white wings. The hand was reaching out for the demon's hand, too. That and music made her feel loved.

Makoto looked up to Minako. "It has become the best birthday," she replied. "Happy best birthday," Minako whispered as she leaned towards Makoto until their lips met.

I never intended for all of this to become this dramatic. All I can think is damn. I hope you continue reading this. Tell your friends about this fic. I'll appreciate it. Til next time

Serenity101