Have a Little Faith Chapter 3
I still don't own Sailor Moon and all credit goes to Naoko-sensei for the characters she has given me to be able to create this story.
(I want to let everyone know I am sorry that I am so late in writing and that this is such a short chapter. I have been on heavy painkillers and barely conscious since going to the ER for tooth pain. It turned out one of my wisdom teeth had to go and so I am not dealing with the aftermath and painkillers from that. This made sitting at the computer difficult…Ok, it made sitting upright difficult. And seeing two to three notebooks in front of you makes writing difficult. I will warn that this chapter contains a hint at a rather obvious-in-coming Yuri pairing as well as one that I have never personally seen done before begin. ^_^ I hope you like it even if Yuri is not your thing really. Love is love in the Sailor Moon Universe and I guess I am keeping that theme. I hope the new pairing is received nicely and I would love feedback on it. I am also kind of altering something from PGSM here. I am giving Zoicite a way of learning how to communicate through the piano (agote) and while I know it seemed a natural gift I figured living on Kinmoku might just give it a reason to make some more sense. ^_^ Again I want to thank everyone for reading, reviewing, and subscribing. It means a lot to me.
Rhinoa)
Minako walked through the candle lit hall towards her chambers. 'What am I going to do about this? Its not something you bring up in your average conversation exactly.' She was so lost in her thoughts that she did not notice the tall figure waiting in the shadows behind a column.
As Minako passed, Haruka stepped out from the shadows to stand directly behind Minako. "Minako-chan," Haruka called out.
Minako turned to face her older androgynous friend.
"So when exactly are you and Yaten planning on being honest with one another?"
"What do you mean?" Minako was backing herself into a corner…Quite literally.
"You know exactly what I mean," Haruka said closing the distance between them by pressing her hands on the wall on either side of Minako. "I've seen the way the two of you look at each other. The nervous glances you give when you hope the other is not looking. I've played that game before. It reminds me of the way Michiru and I were around each other before we would admit our feelings even to ourselves."
Minako blushed a bright red. 'Am I THAT obvious?' "Haruka-san, I know how I feel…But how can I be certain Yaten feels the same way? Besides how do I even bring it up? I've never…"
"Oh but you have thought of a woman that way before." Haruka chuckled in amusement.
"That's not fair! I thought you were a guy then, remember?"
"Ahh, but you and Koneko still blush when I flirt with you. So what will your next excuse be?"
"Well…I…"
"Just think about it. Tell me when you're ready. I'll have Michiru talk to Yaten for you to test her out. I'm certain she's just as smitten as you are, but then again I wouldn't want you to get hurt either. I must say I am quite anxious to see who makes the first move in your little game of chess." Haruka smiled a devilish grin and made her way to the kitchen.
'Michiru must have some food craving,' thought Minako. 'Would Yaten really…I know I am the Senshi of Love, so even though it feels foreign…it doesn't feel wrong.' Minako allowed her mind to wander, continually drifting into her own thoughts as she took her bath. Yaten was the last thing on her mind as she drifted into a peaceful sleep.
Yaten was pacing about her room battling with her own mind. 'Yes, on Earth it was wonderful to be wanted and desired, even if it was by women…But now…Could she ever love me like this? I can't change who I am for her. I won't. She probably can't so I should give it up. Then again, Seiya could not stop loving Usagi…Maybe I'll talk to him about being in a one-sided love when he returns.' Yaten curled up in her bed crying softly into a sleep of nightmares and longing.
Ami was pouring over her medical texts. Her intellect had been so high that she had been able to skip Kinmoku's version of college and go straight into a highly demanding and accelerated medical program. Soon, with lots of hard work and a bit of luck, Mizuno Ami would become a doctor. Her main challenges were learning different names for the organs of the human body and the inclusion of pure hearts, dream mirrors, and star seeds into the biological structure.
Ami was so deep in her thoughts that she did not hear the door open and jumped a little when Taiki's arms encircled her. She smiled when a warm kiss fluttered across that back of her neck. While it was true that the pair had promised to wait until their wedding night for their most intimate of moments, they often enjoyed toying with one another. They shared a bed and snuggled close every night.
"Ami-chan, how much longer until your homework is done? I want to shower and go to bed," Taiki said not quite innocently.
"Oh, I'm finished with the homework," Ami answered. I'm just reading ahead and taking some extra notes on the more important items since I'm sure that's what I'm sure sensei will be stressing at tomorrow's lecture."
"Then I'll draw us a bath instead…I hope I'll see you before the water get's to cold." Taiki smiled.
Often they would bath together and even bath each other…It seemed more intimate to them somehow and it helped to build up their anticipation.
Galaxia retired to her study after dinner to seek the comfort of her journal. No matter how long she had it in her hands with her own perfume, that scent…HER scent…The fragrant olives remained all around it. 'Kakyuu,' thought Galaxia with a sigh. 'I feel closer to you than anyone, and yet…I still don't know why.' Galaxia began to write in her journal and cried softly. Her journal it seemed was only a tribute to her confused thoughts.
Kakyuu was playing her preta in the music room while Zoicite played the agote. Kunzite sat and listened. The Shitennu, still remained guards to Setsuna and Mamoru, but they were allowing Mamoru to tend to the mother of his child. It did allow the men more leisure time.
The melody Kakyuu played was longing. It had a classical touch to it, and yet somehow…Somehow it was sending out a message just as the Starlights could with their singing. Something was troubling Kakyuu-hime though neither Zoicite nor Kunzite could figure out exactly what it was. Zoicite simply did his best to accompany the tune and keep the tone of the song with the princess. 'Maybe it will reach whomever she is calling out to so desperately,' Zoicite thought as he poured his heart into the music.
Taiki stirred in Ami's arms. 'Kakyuu-hime…who are you calling out for?'
Yaten woke up from her tormented sleep and her thoughts immediately changed from Minako to Kakyuu-hime. 'Who are you trying to reach?'
Seiya was nuzzling into Usagi, holding her tightly in his arms, when Kakyuu-hime came into his mind. 'Who do you want to see so badly? Please find them. You should not have to suffer.'
Galaxia had fallen asleep at her desk when the scent of fragrant olives called out to her stronger than ever before. 'How strange,' was the only thought Galaxia could get out before she rose to her feet and followed the scent to the music room. She hesitated only for a moment before reaching for the handle.
Kunzite turned his head the moment the handle began to move. His reflexes had his hand to his sword and ready for action until he saw Galaxia enter. 'She looks confused. Its almost like she didn't know she was coming here.'
Zoicite could feel Kakyuu-hime's melody coming to a close and finished in unison with her. 'So musical communication is a trick they use here…I must learn this.'
"Walk with me," Kakyuu said looking at Galaxia with a smile.
Galaxia nodded humbly.
Kunzite and Zoicite held the double doors open for the women before retiring to their private quarters. The pair said not a word but each had seen the look on Kakyuu-hime's face. A sly smile came over Kunzite's face while a blushing soft one drew over Zoicite's face. Once readied for bed, the two undressed and cuddled together after a soft goodnight kiss.
Galaxia and Kakyuu took to the gardens surrounding the palace. The gardens were beautifully illuminated by lanterns and fireflies. They walked in close proximity, but in silence, until Kakyuu came to rest on a bench lit by the two moons and the glow from the luminescent orange roses. She motioned for Galaxia to sit beside her.
"This is my favorite spot in the whole garden," Kakyuu said smiling at Galaxia.
"It is very lovely," Galaxia said nervously. She was even twiddling her thumbs like a schoolgirl.
"Galaxia, do you have another name? It seems that your heart still aches when you hear your senshi name." Kakyuu smiled and carried one of Galaxia's hands away from the other until it came to rest nestled within her own between them on the bench.
"If I have one, it is long forgotten." Galaxia looked forlorn, and yet excited. 'Her touch is so soft. Is this what I was feeling before?'
"Why do we not allow you to choose a name for yourself. We can have a naming ceremony and a feast and even a royal ball in your honor!"
"I do not deserve such things." Galaxia turned her head away to avoid the look of sorrow and concern she was sure were dancing along Kakyuu's face. 'I deserve death, not love. Even if it was Chaos…It was this body…It was MY hands.'
"Please let me inside your heart, Galaxia. Don't stay so closed up."
'Does she feel it too?' "I try…I really do try, Kakyuu-hime…"
"Please remember that unless it is a formal function I am just Kakyuu."
"I'm sorry." Galaxia turned her head toward the princess but kept it lowered and her eyes downcast. 'No matter what I do its not the right thing.' Galaxia felt the hand slip from atop hers to her chin lifting her face.
"You have done nothing wrong. Please remember that." Kakyuu smiled and allowed her fingers to linger a moment longer on Galaxia's chin and even cupped her face a bit. Taking her other hand, Kakyuu brushed some hair away from Galaxia's eyes. 'What's that look? Could she…No, I must be imagining it. Still…' Kakyuu caressed Galaxia's face tenderly and leaned in pressing her lips gently to Galaxia's. At first she could feel Galaxia tense up and began to think she had made a huge mistake in kissing her, but then Galaxia began kissing her back and had her arms around Kakyuu's waist.
Once the kiss was over, the pair decided to watch the dancing fireflies with Galaxia's head propped onto Kakyuu's lap. Both of them wondered in unison, 'Could this ever possibly work? Stranger things have happened…'
(So there you have it. I loved the idea of pairing those two up as an ultimate forgiveness style love. Please let me know what you think…I have to go eat some ice cream. *sighs* I can't eat solid food for like a week so ice cream is my friend! ^_^ As my pain medication becomes more ibuprofen and less Percocet I'll write more.)
(Extra note...I was checking my work and noticed several spelling errors and could not let them rest so I updated them. Thank you for understanding! )