The Object of Her Affection
Hi, minna, this is my first fic so please be nice!
I'm on chapter twenty and you are all happy. Unfortunately, my story will end today and then I have to work on the sequel. A moment of silence, please…okay time's up so…on with the fic!
Disclaimer: I.D.O.S.M.O.T.S.T.W.I.S.L.Y…it means I don't own Sailor Moon or the song "That When I'll Stop Loving You." Nsync owns the song. Naoko Takeuchi owns the show.
Chapter Twenty: That When I'll Stop Loving You
When winter comes in summer
When there's no more forever
That's when I'll stop loving you
"Minako!" Jupiter yelled. "What the hell took you so long!" Uranus shouted. "HIM! He started asking me questions and then said he wasn't gonna come because he didn't have to!" Jupiter shouted back as she pointed to Mamoru.
"Jupiter and cross dresser, break it up…" "WHY DOES EVERYONE CALL ME A CROSS DRESSER!" Uranus screamed.
"Now just hand over Tuxedo Kamen and I'll give Venus back," Ichiro spoke up as he smirked at Jupiter, "Or she will die."
"Okay, take him," Jupiter shrugged. "Nani?" the Senshi plus the Prince and the Princess exclaimed. "Yup. That's what I said. Go ahead."
"What about your revenge plot?" the Prince asked. "Over it." Ichiro looked at Jupiter blankly. Was she really going to hand Mamoru over? Just like that?
Jupiter grabbed Mamoru and pushed him to towards Ichiro. "Now hand over Minako," she declared. Ichiro snapped his fingers and the energy sphere was gone.
Jupiter sprinted quickly towards her and dived to catch her. "You didn't have to…" Makoto placed her index on Minako's lips. "Hai, ai, I did have to. What kind of girlfriend would I be if I didn't?" she asked.
Minako only smiled. She got up but felt dizzy from the pain. She almost fell down again but Jupiter caught her again. Meanwhile, Ichiro grabbed Mamoru's arm.
"Time to go," he smirked. "I don't think so," Mamoru shot back. He yanked his arm back and transformed into Tuxedo Kamen. Everyone looked at him with shock.
"He…he can…transform again," Minako stammered. Then Jupiter twirled around. "He can transform again!" Jupiter agreed as she kissed her lover.
"Finally, now she can't call him 'Mamo' anymore," the Prince sighed with relief. Mercury fell to the ground. "How did she do that?" she muttered with shock.
"So he wants to fight now? Especially with a broken arm?" Ichiro asked with amusement. Tuxedo pulled put his cane and lunged towards him.
He was gonna strike but was dodged and pushed. "If you're trying to defeat me you can't beat me with that stick," Ichiro advised. Tuxedo growled and lunged after him.
Ichiro only dodged him and toyed with him. All Jupiter really did was drop on the ground and continue to kiss Minako happily; making up for the week.
"Look, Tuxedo, if you're gonna give me a real fight me then at least hit me," Ichiro smirked. "Or do you want Jupiter to help you?"
Tuxedo had enough of him. He's been saved enough to last a lifetime. He lunged towards Ichiro again. Ichiro sighed. "I thought you would learn by now."
Tuxedo then smirked. When Ichiro pushed him past him, Tuxedo hit Ichiro in the ribs hard. Ichiro cringed a little from the slight pain. "Nice job. You got me. Now it's my turn," he smirked.
He materialized his sword and lunged for Tuxedo. He managed to block with his cane. "Oh c'mon, Tux boy, is it really that hard to fight back?"
Tuxedo lunged towards him again. Instead of killing Tuxedo, he cut his cane in half. He wanted to give him a sporting chance. "I told you that you can't beat me with a stick."
"Transform into Prince Endymion or Neo King Endymion; I don't care which one. They're both stronger then you. I need a challenge since Jupiter is…unavailable at the moment," he sighed as he pointed the two out.
Tuxedo looked at the two on the ground. He looked at Minako with hate. She had stolen his life, his world. He had to get Makoto back somehow.
I'm sure you've heard these words before
And I know it's hard for you to trust them once more
You're afraid it all might end
And a broken heart is scared of being broken again
But you gotta believe me
I'll never leave you
You'll never cry as long as I am there
And I'll always be there
You will never be without love
Then suddenly Neo King Endymion appeared where Tuxedo once was. No one was fazed really. The two on the ground didn't bother stopping.
Endymion growled to himself and lunged towards Ichiro. Ichiro readied himself. Instead of trying to hit the same place, he hit the opposite side. Then Ichiro cringed.
He put his hand to his side. It was bleeding. "Damn you! No can makes me bleed own blood, not even me!" Ichiro shouted. Then he disappeared.
The Prince detransformed and went over to the two. "Guys, you've been like for too long. Can you stop?" he asked. The two directed their attention to him with annoyance.
The soon got up. Jupiter detransformed and picked Minako up again. "Let me take you home," she purred as she spread her wings. "Why can't you take me to your place?" Minako grinned.
"You'd be abandoning your child," Makoto answered. Right before she took off, Ami, who was still on the ground, asked, "Mako-chan, how did you do that?"
Makoto turned around. "Do what?" "Get Mamoru to transform." Makoto smirked. "I didn't do anything." Ami looked at her crazy. "I didn't know he was going to transform. I bluffed."
Daisuke started laughing. "So if he didn't transform…he would've died," Ami stammered. "Yup." Makoto then took off.
Crystal Tokyo
Ichiro was on the floor. He was badly injured and he was panting. "You idiot! Do you know what you could have done!" the woman screamed.
Ichiro tried to speak but was cut off. "Obviously not! You don't just trap any randomly selected Senshi to draw Jupiter out!" she yelled. "I know…it wasn't the…best plan…but Venus was…the only one…she would so…willing to save," Ichiro breathed.
"And you act like I don't know that?" The woman sighed and took a seat. "After your wounds heal, go back to the past. Do not come back until you have Tuxedo Kamen. I want to see him die after what he did," Minako fumed.
In the morning
It was 6 in the morning. Not a good time to wake Makoto up. She was on the recliner fast asleep when someone knocked on the door. Makoto groaned as she refused to open the door.
The knocking persisted. 'Who the hell is at the door at the ungodly hour?' she thought angrily. "Mako…it's me," muttered Minako's voice. Makoto stretched as she got up and walked to the door and opened it.
When she saw Minako, she was shocked. She was crying. She had a bruise on her cheek and was coughing as she clenched her stomach. Still in her pajamas, her top was stretched and buttons were popped. Makoto put her hand to Minako's top.
(A/N: This has NOTHING to do with rape.)
She lifted it slowly and saw the unimaginable. They were black and blue bruises covering the center of her stomach. Someone had beaten her.
"Minako, tell me what happened," Makoto demanded as she wiped Minako's tears. "It happened after you dropped me off at my house. I felt someone grab me. Then he beat me."
"He said, 'Don't you ever go near Makoto or else I will kill you,'" Minako cried. Makoto had a pretty good idea of who 'he' was. And he was going to pay.
"Do Atsuko and Artemis know?" she asked as she embraced Minako. Minako nodded as she cried harder. "They're with Keiko now," she muttered. Makoto kissed her lover on the top of the head.
She took her in and treated her bruises and redressed her in her own pajamas. After that they lied on the recliner. Minako fell asleep in Makoto's arms. 'He's going to pay,' Makoto thought angrily as she drifted off into sleep as well.
When winter comes in summer
When there's no more forever
When lies become the truth
Oh you know then baby
That's when I'll stop lovin'
That's when I'll stop loving you
Later in the afternoon
Makoto had called all Senshi to come to her place for what happened. Atsuko, Artemis, Keiko, and Daisuke came first. Atsuko stayed quiet as Daisuke asked why they were called.
She went into Makoto's room to play Monopoly with the two. She couldn't bear reliving the moment of pain her sister went through. She took Artemis with them.
Then Haruka and the gang (except Setsuna) arrived. They were worried when they saw Makoto's serious face as she stared into space. Then looked towards Minako. She looked frighten. Then they saw the bruise on Minako's cheek. Something was wrong.
Then Ami and Setsuna came in hand in hand. Now everyone was waiting for Rei, Usagi, and Chibi-Usa.
Then there was a knock on the door. Minako got up and answered the door. That's when she wished she hadn't. It was him. He looked at her with hate.
Despite the stares he was getting he said, "I thought I told you to never come near Makoto." Minako stared at him with fear. Then Makoto dashed outside towards Mamoru, grabbed his collar, and pushed him up against the wall.
"What did you tell Minako? I didn't catch that," Makoto growled. "I told her to stay away from you," Mamoru answered fearlessly. "And you beat her because?"
Everyone in the apartment gasped. "To warn her to never come near you…" "Now I'm warning you. Don't ever touch Minako. Better yet don't ever come near her," Makoto warned.
Mamoru smirked. "Or what?" Makoto's eyes turned red. Mamoru stopped smirking. "I'll seriously kill you. And you I'm very capable of that," she answered as she kneed him in the stomach.
Once he fell, she kicked him. Rei, Usagi, and Chibi-Usa heard the whole thing as Mamoru lied at their feet. "Is that why you called everyone?" Usagi asked.
Makoto nodded as she looked at Mamoru with hate. Then she stretched. "That felt nice. C'mon," she said as guided everyone inside. Then her eyes turned back to normal.
Everyone just stared at Minako. "Okay, pause for a second and rewind. Run that by me again. I was too shocked to hear what anyone said," Haruka stammered.
Makoto explained what happen after she dropped Minako off at her house. "That's why there's a bruise on Minako's cheek," she finished. Michiru wanted asked something but hesitated.
Minako noticed. "Michiru-san, do have a question you would like to ask?" she asked softly. "I know that's not the only bruise you have…can you lift your top?" Michiru asked slowly.
Minako didn't bother to move. "You don't have to…I just wanted to…" Michiru added quickly. Minako stood up and slightly lifted her top.
"Oh my…" Ami blinked as she saw black and blue. "How could he do such a thing?" Michiru muttered. "I don't know but he's gonna pay," Makoto growled.
Minako sat back down with a cough and snuggled into Makoto's arm. Suddenly, Mine and Keiko came into the living room with Atsuko in pursuit. "Mama, can we go out today? We're bored," Mine asked with Keiko, who made the puppy dog pout.
Makoto and Daisuke stared at them blankly. Then they chuckled. "That reminds me of us when we were little, ne, Daisuke?" Makoto asked. Daisuke nodded.
"Like father used to say: How can I ignore two adorable faces?" Makoto answered with a smile. "If you're up for it, ai." Minako nodded. "But first I need to go home and change."
15 minutes later
Once again, everyone ended up at the park. Haruka brought the Frisbee again since she left it in the car. Seeing how the kids too short to try and catch it, the played a game of tag with Chibi-Usa and Hotaru.
Minako looked happy and enjoyed herself as if nothing happened; as if no one beat her. But in reality, she was scared for her life. She knew Mamoru could pop up anytime she was alone.
She felt he was there watching her but she didn't no where. She shook off the feeling and brought her attention back to the game when suddenly…
Ichiro appeared from nowhere. "Where's Tuxedo Kamen?" he asked as if he were bored. "Not here," Makoto answered simply. "Not here? Whadaya mean he's not here?" he asked desperately.
Makoto sighed. "When I say he's not here, I mean what I said. Go look for him if you're that desperate." Then a rose descended towards Ichiro, cutting his face; making him bleed.
"I told you before; no one makes me bleed my own blood, not even me! You're going to pay!" Ichiro exclaimed. "Wow, a flower. Let's smell it," Daisuke joked.
Tuxedo Kamen jumped out a nearby tree. "So you lied to me, huh? You must really like him, Jupiter," Ichiro said. Makoto grimaced. "Pass me a barf bag," she commented.
Tuxedo growled softly at the comment. "Tuxedo Kamen," Ichiro sighed, "Why don't you just come with me? I swear your death won't be that painful."
"Thanks but no thanks," Tuxedo declined. Ichiro sighed again. "I didn't want to do this but…" He materialized his sword and charged towards Chibi-Usa.
Chibi-Usa stood in fright. The one who treated her as his own was really going to kill her. She heard he name being screamed by Tuxedo when someone jumped in front of her.
Minako watched horrified as she witnessed devastating thing in the world. Makoto jumped in front of Chibi-Usa. She now had a sword lodged in her stomach as blood trickled from her mouth.
Ichiro was just as horrified as Minako. That wasn't supposed to happen. He didn't mean to kill her. He drew back his sword and, without a word, he disappeared.
Makoto fell backwards and Chibi-Usa caught her. Minako rushed to side first followed by Mine. Makoto tried to talk but ended up coughing blood.
(Looks like I can't speak anymore) she explained. (Better yet, I can't stay here anymore) Minako and Mine burst into tears. "But, mama, you said you wouldn't leave me again," Mine cried.
Makoto smiled wearily. (Yes, I know, and I sorry for lying. I just couldn't let Chibi-Usa die) she explained again. She wiped her daughter's tears away and then turned to Minako.
(Please, love, don't cry) she pleaded as she wiped her lover's tears. "How can I not? My girlfriend is about to die and she's calm about it. I've seen you die 4 times already. I have a right to cry," Minako cried.
(You now I love you and the other way around. That's all I need to come back. Nothing can keep me away from you. I've proven this before, right?)
Minako nodded reluctantly. (Then come back here next week at 9 P.M. and don't be late. I'm taking you out on a date whether you like it or not. And remember: When there's no more forever…that's when I'll stop loving you)
With that Makoto kissed Minako with all of her passion. Then she was gone.
As long as sunlight lights the sky
Light of love will be found in these eyes
And I will shine that love for you
You're the only one I'll give this heart to
What I'm trying to say is nothing will change this
There'll be no time you won't find me there
Cause I will always be there
You will always have all my love
Mamoru balled his hands into fist as everyone cried. He looked hatefully at Minako. She was the reason Makoto died.
She lunged towards Minako and started choking her. "It's your fault! It's your fault Makoto's gone!" he yelled. Chibi-Usa tried to take his hand off Minako but he pushed her away.
"Its not…my fault. It's yours. You could've…saved Chibi-Usa yourself…but you just…sat there instead," Minako choked out. Mamoru then released her throat. She was right.
He just sat there as if he didn't care. If he really did, Makoto would still be there. He then ran away from the group. Minako choked as fled. "Mama, are you okay?" Keiko asked quietly. Minako nodded.
It was a lie but she could let the kids worry too much. She stood to her feet as streaks of tears fell down her face. So much for the kids not worrying too much.
Then to her surprise, Usagi embraced her. "It's okay, Minako, just let it out," she whispered. "I can't, Usagi, I can't! Mako told me not to," Minako protested without noticing she was actually crying.
"It's okay, Minako. When she said she was coming back, she meant it. I know she did."
Later in the evening
Minako and Atsuko went back to their house, leaving the kids with Daisuke and the others. She and Atsuko were at the foot of the stairs when Mrs. Aino came out of the kitchen.
"There you girls are. Where have you been? Especially you, Aino Minako?" she asked sternly. "Out," Minako answered simply as she tried to continue up the stairs.
"If you're going out again, might as well stay out," Mrs. Aino shrugged. "Don't worry I will," Minako replied coldly. "And what's that supposed mean?"
"Exactly how I said it. I'm moving out," Minako informed. "With whom and why?" Mrs. Aino asked sounding sad. "With Makoto and to take care of Keiko and Mako's daughter, Mine, until she comes back. But I'll being living with Makoto once she's back."
Mrs. Aino's grimaced. "That girl had a kid? And she asked you to move in with her? I will not allow it! She's trying to turn you into a…a…"
Minako looked at with rage. "A lesbian?" she finished. Atsuko knew what time it was and it was time to go upstairs. "Well newsflash, mom…I am a lesbian! Always have been, always will be!" she shouted.
Mrs. Aino's jaw dropped. "How can you be? You've been boy crazy since the day you were born, not to mention had sex with your last boyfriend!" she exclaimed.
When winter comes in summer
When there's no more forever
When lies become the truth
Well you know then baby
That's when I'll stop lovin'
That's when I'll stop loving you
"Mom, you 1) Forced him on me and 2) You locked us in my room!" Minako screamed. "Besides, I told you once before: Don't ever talk about my girlfriend that way. You don't know shit about her so keep your mouth shut."
Mrs. Aino walked up to her daughter and slapped her. "So now she your girlfriend, huh?Well,I told you before: I can speak to anyone in any manner I see fit. Now hurry up and pack. You're no longer welcome in this house," sheordered.
Minako obeyed and went up the stairs. When she went into her room she looked at her sister. "Suko…I don't what's worse…getting slapped by mom for the second time…or her showing me she doesn't love me anymore," she cried.
Atsuko embraced her. "Don't cry over her. She won't know what she had until it's gone."
Later that night at Mako's/Mina's
Minako finished unpacking her clothes. She sighed as she imagined Makoto smiling at her and kissing her after a successful move-in. Or at least comforting her after what happened with her mother.
She started to cry again. She fell to her knees. Then the kids came in. "Are you okay, mama?" Keiko asked. Minako wanted to tell her daughter everything was fine but she couldn't lie anymore.
"I don't know anymore," she answered barely above a whisper. Then Mine embraced her. "Mama said she's coming back. She promised she was coming back. All I can do now is move on. I sure she doesn't want you to dwell on the past," Mine spoke wisely.
Minako knew she was right.
The next week
Crystal Tokyo
(A/N: You might have to reread the first chapter to get this. I'm lazy like that.)
Makoto woke up in a strange place. She gripped her head. But all in all, she didn't care. She knew Minako was there. She searched all over until she found Minako.
"What are you doing here…" "Why have you been doing this?" Makoto interjected. "Because of you, Makoto! You hurt me in the worst way imaginable!" Minako answered.
Makoto's face faltered. "I didn't want you to get hurt…" "Looks like you failed in that little plan," Minako replied coldly. "If I didn't do what I did then who knows what Endymion could've done to you…"
"What does this have to do with Endymion?" Minako asked curiously. "He told me to do what I did. He said he would take you away from me himself if I hadn't," Makoto answered.
Minako was quiet for a second. "So you only did that to…protect me?" she asked slowly. Makoto nodded. "Besides, Serenity now knows the whole problem and has a solution."
"And what's that?" "Everything can go back to normal only better. She'll except as a Senshi and as a friend and she has banished Endymion from Crystal Tokyo…"
Minako formed a smile. "Run that by me again." Makoto smiled. "She has banished Endymion from Crystal Tokyo…" Minako silenced Makoto with a kiss. "So I take it I'm forgiven?" Makoto asked after she pulled away.
"You're beyond forgiven."
When this world doesn't turn anymore
When the stars all decide to stop shining
Til then I'm gonna be your side
I'm gonna be loving you forever
Everyday of my life
Present
Minako was waiting at 9 just like Makoto had said the week before. She sat on a bench and waited. Then fireworks began. She watched them alone as waited. It was 10 minutes until stood up to leave.
Tears streaked down her face. "I can't believe I waited for nothing…" Then a voice called her behind. It was her voice. "Minako, where are you going?" she called.
"Sorry I'm late." Minako just stared at her. "Makoto…you're back," she breathed. Makoto looked at her strangely as she walked up to her. "Of course I'm back. I told you I would be. Nothing can keep me away from you."
She embraced her lover as she cried again. "Don't cry, k? It doesn't suit you," she whispered. She held Minako's chin to make her face her. "When there is no more forever, that's when I'll stop loving you."
"When winter comes in summer, that's when I'll stop loving you," Minako whispered as she pressed her lips against her lover's.
When winter comes in summer
When there's no more forever
When lies become the truth
Well you know then baby
That's when I'll stop lovin'
That's when I'll stop loving you
Meanwhile, the others were spying on them. "They're so cute," Usagi cooed. "Not as cute as you," Rei disagreed as she kissed Usagi.
Ignoring the two, Haruka asked, "Sets, you're the Guardian of Time, ne? Who was the enemy?"
Setsuna smiled. "I don't think I'll tell you. It would ruin the moment."
When winter comes in summer
When there's no more forever
When lies become the truth
Well you know then baby
That's when I'll stop lovin'
That when I'll stop loving you
Thank you to all who review my story! I'm done! Yes with the perfect ending! The sequel will come sooner or later. It took me forever to find the perfect song for this chapter. And the bleeding my own blood thing was from Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. If you look at my profile, you'll see I'm not old enough to see that movie. I watched the unrated version! Now the line pops in my head: I'm not a lesbian...I'm bisexual...that was actually pretty damn funny. Anyway, I don't own that line.Til next story
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