Hello All!!! Here is another chapter from my most successful story here on fanficiton. I hate to say it, but I believe that this story will be coming to an end in the next couple of chapters. I might have one, maybe two left. This has been my longest story, and the entrance of Seiya has definitely added to its length, and while I love Seiya, he can't be here forever. Too many problems in the timeline.

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As the story turns……

Chapter 16: Not Again

Seiya and I walked through the woods, not speaking. I couldn't explain the emotions forming inside of me. I was so happy to see him, my Seiya. After so long. At the same time, I was a bit furious with myself for even allowing this meeting to be possible. It will only hurt worse to say good-bye to him a second time.

I could not let Galaxia come here. It was not an option. My mind flashed to the final battle between Galaxia and I. I wish more than anything to lead Galaxia here, and to fight her now. It would save me from so much heart ache, but Pluto would slap me across the face for even thinking such things. The Volturi needed to come, and fast, so I can take care of it and be gone.

Gone. The word landed a dagger right in my heart. How could I even explain things to Edward. He will be devastated. I know he is angry with me now, but I also know he loves me.

"Damn-it!" I screamed.

"Calm down, Odango." Seiya said, surprised by my outburst. He doesn't know me now. The Usagi he knew would never have screamed out like that, but also the Usagi he knew wasn't as conflicted as the one standing before him.

"I can't calm down, Seiya. Things are really bad. I thought I was smart enough to avoid mistakes such as this, but I'm still as foolish as ever. It's hopeless for me to wish for anything that is close to normal." I wanted to cry, but there was nothing left. After all, this entire situation was my fault anyway. I have no right to cry.

Soon, I felt the comfort of Seiya's arms encircling me once more. He let his head rest on my shoulder. He breathed in my scent. I melted. I felt so close to home being there, with him.

"Odango," he said quietly, "I don't know what you've been through, and I'm not going to pretend like I could even understand it if I did. You have the brightest shine of anyone I've met, but, I think, with that shine comes a great burden."

I didn't say anything, but I didn't need to. Seiya said it, he wasn't going to question me continuously, nor doubt my heart, my intentions. It felt like a constant battle with Edward. Truth, that's what Edward wanted, but what is truth in my life? I've opened up to him more than anyone since the fall of my warriors, my friends. He has seen my memories, he has felt my pain. Why can't he be as accepting as Seiya?

He just doesn't understand. I answered myself. He hasn't seen the things that Seiya has, and maybe that is why. I broke from Seiya's embrace and kept walking. I still cared so much for Edward. I loved his inability to comprehend. His normality and innocence, well, minus the entire vampire deal.

Soon we reached my house.

"So, this is your place?"

"Yep, nothing much to look at, but it's discrete enough, and it's in the middle of nowhere, so it allows me some privacy." I opened the door and allowed Seiya to enter. He immediately began to wander around the house. I, however, did not enter. I knew Edward had been following us this entire time. I closed my eyes and felt his presence.

Silent tears trickled down my cheek. "I'm sorry for bringing this on you Edward." My eyes opened to see nothing, but I knew he was there, and I knew he was listening. With that, I walked inside the house.

I couldn't sleep, my mind was racing as it had been the first days of my arrival here. Seiya was downstairs on the couch, dead asleep by now. I was actually hoping he'd still be awake, so I could talk to him, maybe that would ease my mind, but I knew it wouldn't. Part of the reason why my mind was racing was because of Seiya and Sailor Lead Crow's presence here.

I know my time here hasn't been the longest, but I have grown to love this town, and the life I have built here. As I continued to lose myself in my thoughts, I suddenly felt the strange, but familiar energy that I have grown to love. I looked toward my window, and there he was. His pale skin glowing in the moonlight.

My heart began to race. "Edward." I said in a hushed voice. He smiled, only slightly at me, before he made his way towards me. He laid down beside me and brought me into his arms.

"I'm sorry." It was simple, but the meaning of it was so powerful. I looked up into his eyes. I studied their golden beauty for what seemed like an eternity.

"I shouldn't have reacted the way I did." He said.

I shook my head. "No, I should have told you. I should have controlled myself back there. It's just, it's Seiya. I can't explain what it's like to see a face like that from my past. It brought back so many emotions that I had been trying to suppress for so long. I'm sorry, it was…" His finger came to my lips, stopping my rambling.

"No, you don't need to apologize. I doubted you, and your love for me. I know now that I was foolish. I love you, and I trust you. That's enough." He bent his head down to mine, and caught my lips in a chaste kiss

I was so happy. The emotion welled up in me. I smiled at his understanding, at his ability to look beyond his skepticism, and to just simply trust. My eyes found his once again, and I whispered "I love you." His lips met mine softly, and we were lost in the moment.

I know, tomorrow will be another day to get through. Another day to face, but, for now, in this moment, perhaps I can forget my troubles, and simply be…me.

"Shit." Sailor Lead Crow said defeated. She had been going through the database for hours. There were no stars here. Why the hell did Galaxia send her here in the first place. Everyone here looked so dull.

"There must be a reason, I'm just not looking hard enough." She said to herself.

Just then, she heard a phone ring, and she knew distinctly that ring. She gulped a bit in fear, knowing Galaxia will not be pleased with her not finding anything. It was bad enough that they were being unsuccessful in Japan, but here as well? There aren't that many people here, so why the hell is it so difficult!

She opened the drawer of the desk and picked up the black phone.

"Madam Galaxia." She answered nervously.

"I'm waiting for results."

"I know, I'm working on it, it's just no one here appears to have a brilliant shine."

"Are you questioning me?" Galaxia's voice got dangerously low.

"No, no, not at all!" Sailor Lead Crow said nervously. "I'm just thinking that perhaps they are trying to suppress their shine. It might take me longer to find them. I just need more…"

"Time? Is that what you need?"

"Yes, Madam."

"And do you think time is on our side? Do you think I like to wait? The excuses of your incompetence bores me. I want results, and I want them now. You know very well what the punishment is if you disappoint me." With that, the line was dead, leaving Sailor Lead Crow to pray for Galaxia's mercy.

She had no choice, she needed to settle on a target. She rushed through the screen again, and her eyes finally settled on a handsome young man.

"His beauty is unlike anything I've ever seen." She stared at his face. The strong jaw line, the pale skin, and the golden eyes.

"Golden? That isn't normal." She looked down at the name. "Hmm, Edward Cullen. I will have your star seed."

I stretched out in my bed. I was looking for him, but he wasn't there. He must have left in case Seiya came wandering around. My sleep was wonderful, finally. It was as if his presence comforted me.

I got up and began my morning routine. I don't even know why I bother with school now. Really no point, but I suppose people will begin to look if I don't show up. I walked downstairs to find Seiya still passed out on the couch, his mouth hanging wide open.

I giggled. The sight reminded me of myself. God knows what Edward must think of me when he watches me sleep.

I scribbled a note and left it on the coffee table. I told him where I was heading, and to make himself at home.

I grabbed the last of my things and headed out the door. Sure enough, Edward was there waiting for me. I smiled at him, and his face lit up at the sign of my happiness. I gave him a quick kiss as he opened the car door for me.

The ride to school was quick, as always. Psychotic driver. Anyway, the day went by fast enough, and it was nice to just be at school and have some routine in place. Lunch time came, and I was taken by surprise when Alice came and sat down with Edward and I.

"The Volturi will be here soon." I dropped my fork.

"Why?" Edward questioned.

"How long?" I asked as well.

"The next day or so. Apparently they have been keeping a watchful eye on this area, and they can sense the growing power. It is becoming too much, and they need to investigate."

"Shit, it's because of Seiya and Sailor Lead Crow." I said frustrated. "If I wasn't here, they wouldn't even be coming in the first place."

"Don't say that." Edward said forcefully. "They would have eventually come. Our coven is getting too large, and they feel threatened. Not to mention they envy our gifts."

I couldn't listen to him. I got up from the table, and began to walk away outside. Not even caring who was looking at me. I just needed to breathe. Edward, of course, was on my track. I continued on into the woods, to find our memorable meeting place.

He stopped behind me. He didn't approach me, and he didn't say anything, but he was there.

I thought about the days to come. Somehow, I've got to get Seiya and Sailor Lead Crow back to Japan, and convince the Volturi to leave the Cullen family alone. Convince them that I would not be here anymore. I've got to make my escape. I've got to go back to my destiny. My destiny as Cosmos.

How the hell am I suppose to tell him though?

Just then, I felt something. An energy, and that of a Senshi.

I heard a manic laughter, and Sailor Lead Crow emerged into the clearing.

Shit.

Her eyes fell on Edward, and she began to study him with a lustful gaze. "Such a handsome face, and such a strong presence. You must be the one we are looking for." Before I could even register what was happening, Sailor Lead Crow had her wrists up.

"I will have the supreme Star Seed, thanks to you, Edward Cullen." The lights flashed from her bracelets, and then Edward screamed.

Not again…

There is another chapter! Quite the cliff hanger if I say so myself. Like I stated above, there might be one, or potentially two chapters left in this story. Things are going to happen fast now because Usagi's time is running short. Hope everyone enjoyed the chapter. Don't forget to PLEASE REVIEW!!!

-Lizzy