Wandering alone in the park, Usagi hummed a vague tune under her breath. It was a sunny day, the sky was blue. It was perfect for friends to hang out and have fun.
Too bad her friends were all busy, too busy to hang out with her.
Ami had tutoring, Makoto and Minako were out chasing boys and shopping. As a matter of fact, Usagi would have gone with them. Had she known exactly where they were. And Rei, Rei was at home, doing her boring chores and talking to the fire.
Bleh.
Oh well, she had the whole day to enjoy the park and the many amusements it offered.
Reaching a flat plain in the park, Usagi decided to lay down for a while. The lush green grass provided for an comfortable pillow for her head and body.
Lying spread eagle on the ground, Usagi let the sun warm her limbs. Eventually the calm, serene nature of the scene lulled her into a peaceful, contented doze. Simply at peace, Usagi dreamed of Tuxedo Kamen, rescuing her, Sailor moon before bringing her to a deserted beach and murmuring romantic nothings to her.
Life was wonderful.
Wasn't she lucky after all? She had no one to disturb her and no youma worries at present. She could properly relax after the last few months of on-the-edge running and fighting.
As she dozed the sun rose higher and higher, until it began its steady descent. By the time Usagi realised this, the sun was already gone and moon's glow basked Usagi's body.
Revelling in the comforting presence of the silvery light, Usagi stared at the moon's beauty.
How was it that something so far, and presumed cold, dead and barren could be so warm and calm?
Looking around, she could see stars, bright, shining stars surrounding the moon, like strong little protectors. She could almost imagine each star as a guard or protector of something so big, regal and beautiful as the moon.
Everything felt magical and still. Frozen in time. Staring into the mesmerising luminance of the moon, Usagi felt like she should make a wish.
Silver moon, light so bright,
Grant my wish
This night tonight
My true love, My Soulmate
Please bring him near,
To meet him is my fate
His voice, I wish to hear
"Odango! What are you doing here? And this late at night?" Mamoru's deep voice awoke Usagi from her blissful trance. "Don't tell me you're so ditzy you forgot to go home?"
"Baka! I was busy!" Usagi inwardly cursed his deep, tantalising voice. How could someone so stupid have such a wonderful voice?
The world was unfair.
"How come you're the first person I have to see after an all day of peacefulness?" Usagi wondered. "Do you have like an inbuilt radar which tells you when to bother me?"
"Hey don't blame me." His hands lifted up in a statement of surrender. "I was just having a nice, calm walk in the park when your odangos caught my attention."
Usagi harrumphed. "How many times do I have to tell you! They're pigtails!"
"I guess that makes sense." Usagi nodded. "You are a pig most of the time." Darien laughed. Usagi glared at him. "And with that, I'll bid you an adieu."
Upon Usagi's confused expression, he explained. "It means good bye Odango Atama."
"I knew what it meant! You Baka!" Her cheeks were red from indignation.
She looked up at the sky, "I make a honest, heartfelt wish and this is how you repay me?" Shaking her head, she turned and headed home. Slightly disappointed she had to hear Mamoru's honey, deep, stupid voice instead of her soulmate's.
Until next time, good bye.