Hey all!! I'm so glad that you all have been enjoying this story of mystery so much, I'm sure you are all happy to know that this story will soon come to an end and [drum roll please] you will all find out what is really wrong with Usagi. Isn't that why you guys keep reading this awful story?
As promised...here's your long chapter....making up for the previous short ones.
And as always....here are my thanks:
Serenity's Angel in Heaven: [sigh] I know...I know. I just couldn't get it right....it bothered me to no end, and it still does, but if I had tried to correct it...It would have taken me much longer to get it out.
Kaggie-Chan: Aren't they? I always end up reading stories that have them fighting, and I could never stop laughing. It makes me wonder why I can never do that....
GoddessSerenity: hahahaha, well it seems like you were right about this, right?
Lisha: Dont worry. I will.
Kimmy: You'll see. You dont want me to ruin the story for you right now...now that you are all so close to the end. You might stop reading it.
Moon Pie: Well...if it doesn't totally suck, then I should be glad. I just didn't like it. I'm hoping this one is much better.
Starlight Socrates: New person!!! Hellow! Thanks for your vote and review, and dont worry...I will have more of that in store for you. And I dont think the ending will be that cheesy....I hope. Lets keep our fingers crossed!!
LOTUSNEKO: Thank you!! I'm glad you thought so.
Silver Moonlight-81: Glad you did.
Tsukia: Another new person....Hellow to you too!! As to your curiosity....you and everyone else reading this story is curious. Dont worry...you will all find out soon. Promise.
Moon's Rose: Really?? Oops....I'm a bad author. I should know these things, shouldn't I?? I tried to look for them myself...and I forgot that I had purchased about 10 Sailor Moon manga books about three years ago. I found the inner scouts attacks, but not the outers. I'm glad you cleared that up for me. Gracias!!
Elen: I should stop leaving you guys hanging, shouldn't I? I just can't seem to stop writing like that...I'll try not to next time. Key word is try.
momocolady: here's your update!
If I missed anyone, I apologize profoundly. Thank you!!!
----I do not own Sailor Moon....if I did, do you think I would be spending my time writing about it over the net? I dont think so -----
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"Usagi!!" a male voice bellowed in anger. His long powerful strides taking him swiftly towards the small blonde child, that was huddled in the corner with her arms keeping her legs bent. She looked up with large eyes, just like a cat would when it begged for food.
"Yes?" she asked meekly, ducking her head once more.
"I want to know the truth now....did you or did you not do it?" he placed his hand on his hips, tap his foot rapidly on the carpeted floor. He heard a muffled sob, before getting his answer. She slowly lifted her head and wiped away her unshed tears.
"Well" she took in a breath, then resuming "you see....it was.....her....mine" her voice faltered, not able to complete one full sentence. "I-it w-was" she began to stutter, a habit that only surfaced when she lied.
"Usagi" he said impatiently with a cold voice.
Usagi shuddered at the harsh tone "It was me. I'm sorry" she whispered, hoping that he didn't hear her well and just dismissed it.
"Why did you do it?" he lost all harshness in his voice and kneeled beside her, taking her small chubby hand into his big strong one.
She shrugged lightly "I dont know. It just happened" her eyes landed on his. "Your not mad at me...are you daddy?"
He quickly shook his head and adjusted his glasses. "Of course not. I could never be mad at you my little hime" he took her into his arms, rocking her back and forth, stroking her silky hair at the same time. She gripped him tightly with a huge smile plastered on her face. Not knowing that this was the last time she would ever see him again.
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Ah yes. The memories. Sometimes I wish I could just forget them, maybe that will make the pain go away. Other times, I realize that holding on to them is what's keeping him alive inside me. It's very confusing....emotions contradicting one another. You will never be able to comprehend what I'm feeling unless you too have lived through it. Understand...maybe, but never comprehend.
If only I had stopped him from getting into that car. If only I had done something else that prevented him of leaving. It was because of me that he died that day. Me and my foolishness!
I know it had to happen. Setsuna already explained that to me ages ago, but why did it have to happen?? Everything happens for a reason, right? What was the reason behind this action? It doesn't make any sense....he was always so kind and gently towards everybody. He didn't deserve death at that age.
Kami-sama....I have to stop thinking about what if's. I have to focus on Shingo....the only real family member I have left. He doesn't deserve to be where he is. I'll be damned if I let him die because of me. I already have the blood of my father on my stupid hands...I wont add my brother to that pile, but how in the world am I suppose to find him? I dont even know who the new enemy is? I thought we already took care of all there is to take care of. Setsuna told us that we had beaten all of our.......unless...What if she was lying to us? What if we missed something? No, she wouldn't lie to me.....would she?
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She turned her attention towards the door as she heard the door knob jingle. As she stood up and walked toward the door, it opened slightly and a perfect red rose greeted her. A smile illuminated her once sad face. She grabbed it and inhaled it's sweet scent. Reminding her of a very familiar scent that belonged to her dear Mamo-chan.
She opened the door and hugged the man behind it. "Thank you" she whispered into his ear.
He gave her a tight squeeze and kissed her on the cheek. "Anything for you, baby....anything" he said reassuringly. He buried his face in her, now, loose hair. She wrapped her delicate fingers in his luscious dark locks, lifting his head to hers.
He looked directly into her eyes, questioning her act. She smiled at him, and crushed her lips to his before he could ask anything. Feeling her desperation he pulled her body towards his, feeling every inch of her.
He removed his hands from her waist and placed them over her ears, bringing her lips closer to him. He traced her bottom lip with his tongue, wanting to taste more of her. She obliged and opened her mouth. Their tongues battled for dominance, until she gave in. Surrendering herself over to him.
She pushed herself out of his embrace when a feeling of unease settled itself in the pit of her stomach. She gave him a distressed look, before falling into oblivion.
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"My dear Serenity" a regal woman said with the most caring voice, saying her name as a mother would. Usagi looked around.
She was in the Moon Kingdom; presently in a forest just outside of the palace where she would escape from her royal duties when she was young. There was a small cabin to her left. She looked at it with awe, walking towards it she opened the door and walked in.
"It's much smaller then I remember" she said, mostly to herself.
"Well, you too, were much smaller back then. It's so good to see you, my darling" Selenity took her into her arms and kissed her forehead. Usagi relaxed in her arms.
"It's good to see you too mother. I missed you" she said stepping away from her. Her eyes began to wander around the small secluded area. Remembering about her joyous childhood. A childhood much different from that of her present human life. Hers, now, was much more depressing. "I forgot how much I missed this small paradise" Usagi whispered.
Selenity smiled. "Yes, you used to love it so much. It was your home away from home. As it was mine" she replied softly. She began to play with her long locks of hair, in sheer nervous habit.
"So, down to business. What am I doing here mother?" she questioned with the utmost curiosity. Selenity shrugged lightly and gave her a nervous smile.
"Can't you just be here because I missed you so? Honestly Serenity....don't you think your mother wants to spend some time with you?" the queen of the moon replied, hoping to install guilt in Usagi.
Usagi couldn't help but smile at her mothers evasion on the question. "Alright, if you say so. I wont question you about it any further" she saw relief go through her mothers grayish tinted eyes. (A/N: That might not be her real eyes color....I'm just too lazy to look it up, you know...since my internet wont cooperate with me. So...just deal with it if you dont like it) "But....can I ask you one thing?" Usagi asked with a rather timid voice. Selenity nodded with great hesitation.
"Do you know what's happening to me?" she wanted to know that more then anything. Not even she knew what was happening to her. It just was, and she accepted that. (A/N: See? Not even she knows....Now, doesn't that make you feel better?)
Selenity gasped. She wasn't expecting this question. How to answer without telling her exactly what's happening. "I do" her voice shaky and uneven.
Usagi stepped forward "You do?....Then tell me, what's wrong with me?" she asked desperately. "Why is this happening to me?" she added.
Selenity shook her head. "I'm afraid I cannot tell you, but you will find out soon. I'm sorry my darling. I wish I could tell you all you need to know, but-"
"There are rules" Usagi finished for her. "I know Mother, I know" a loud sigh escaped her lips. Selenity bit her lip and watched in agony as her only daughter suffered, and she could do nothing about it. Nothing.
"No matter what. I will always be by your side. I love you, my dear precious child" she opened her arms, inviting Usagi into her warm arms. Usagi ran to her and began to cry her heart out.
"I love you too, Momma" she choked out. As she hugged her mother one last time, the ground began to shake uncontrollably. "What's happening?"
"Someone is waking you up" she tilted Usagi's head so that her eyes met hers. "May Selene be with you, my child" Usagi smiled and promptly faded away.
"May Selene be with you" Selenity repeated. "You may need her"
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"Shhhh! She's waking up"
"Duh Minako.....we can see that!" Rei whispered harshly. Minako blew her a raspberry.
"Would you guys behave? Now's not the time to be bickering like little tots" Ami said in a motherly tone of voice. As soon as Usagi opened her eyes, she was bombarded with questions.
"Okay, okay. One question at a time, please!" Usagi said over dramatically, gaining a few giggles out of the girls.
"Are you feeling alright?" asked the smart blue haired genius. Usagi have her a quick nod and smiled.
"Never better"
"Are you sure?" Makoto asked, not believing her first answer.
"Of course I am" Usagi rolled her eyes at her friends concern. It was sweet and everything, but well overworked. Geez, the girl couldn't even break a nail without these people asking her millions of questions about it. "I assure you all that I am fine"
"Alright. What happened?" Haruka demanded.
Usagi smiled and waved her finger in the air, then pointed it straight at Haruka. "Now there's a good question" Haruka raised an eyebrow when Usagi didn't answer her question.
"Aren't you going to answer it then?" The rest of the girls heads bounced between Usagi and Haruka.
"Iie. I dont think I will" {No}. her voice was calm and serene, accompanied by a silly grin on her face.
"Why not!?" Haruka's eyebrow twitched in frustration.
"Simply because what happened concerns none of you" she said coldly. Rei shot her a look. Again with the 'it doesn't concern you'. When was she ever going to give up that talk.
"Of course it concerns us. We have to protect you, and how are we suppose to do that when he have no idea what the hell is going on!?!?" Rei said with anger clearly streaked across her violet eyes.
"Rei, please calm down. I dont want to tell you because I dont want you concerned over nothing. I'll be fine. Nothing is going to happen to me" she lied "Trust me"
Rei nodded in defeat, then sat back down before she would yell anything else out.
"If you all must know. My mother was the one that made me faint. She wanted to talk to me. About what is solely out business and will stay that way" Usagi tossed her loose silky hair away from her face. "What time is it?"
Mamoru looked at his watch "It's a quarter 'till 9"
Usagi nodded. "Have any of you found out anything useful that can help us find out where Shingo is?"
Everyone shook their head. "I'm afraid not. We're sorry, Usa-momma"
"It's alright. We'll just have to wait until they make a move"
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"Can't you do anything right!" he growled. These stupid miserable rodents. If they cant do anything right, why the hell is he keeping them around.
"We're sorry Sire. We didn't see it coming. We'll try to get him back" A small green pigmy thing bowed and left as fast as his short little chubby legs could take him. The man smirked as he watch him scurry off. 'Well at least they're entertaining' he thought to himself.
"We need to find that boy! I want everyman....." he stopped himself. "I want every creature in this palace looking for him. No one rests until he his found!" he demanded. Everyone dropped what they were doing and headed out of what seemed to be the throne room.
He placed his red wine down on the table and began to massage his temples. He was getting a headache, thanks to all these imbeciles. "Why wont anything go the way I want them to?" he muttered to himself. "Can anything else go wrong today?"
"Ohhhhh Sweetie!!"
"I had to ask" he picked up his drink and brought it to his lips, closing his eyes as he felt the burning sensation slide down his throat.
"My prince" she said bowing down in front of him. "I found the little brat" she informed smugly. Now peeked with interest, he sat up straight and grinned.
"Well done Emerald. You hard work shall be rewarded" he stated with a twinkle in his eye. {A/N: I'm not going to use their Jap. names. I dont really like them in Japanese, so I'm going to use these ones. Just letting you know}
Emerald opened up her green fan with red feather and brought it to her eyes. "The only prize I want, is you, my lord" was her blunt response. She looked up at him, trying to her best to look seductive. He rolled his icy blue eyes at her ridiculous attempts.
"I'm afraid that will never happen" he crossed his legs in a girlie fashion and waved his hand in the air "Now leave, and call Sapphire"
Emerald dropped her arms to her side in anger. She gave him a short bow and turned sharply to her right. "I'm afraid that will never happen" she repeated his statement in a childish manner before exiting the throne room.
"Brother?" A tall man with frosty blue locks entered the room through the door way that Emerald had previous walked through in anger. He straitened his blue coat and cleared his throat. "You called?" noticing that the man wasn't paying attention to him, he walked closer to him and tried to get his attention one more "Diamond?"
Snapping out his trace, he cocked an eyebrow at him. "I didn't expect you so soon"
Sapphire shrugged lightly, his face remaining without emotion. "I was near when Emerald informed me that you wanted to see me" he answered.
"Yes. We should all be glad for that" he said sarcastically, giving his drink a swirl.
"What did you want to see me for?" Sapphire asked impatiently.
"I want to end this now. Tell Rubeus to attack as soon as possible" Diamond said loudly, slamming his glass down hard on his throne.
"Do you think it's wise to send another attack after-" he stopped when he felt a force hit him across the face.
"Do not question my actions, and do what as I say!" Diamond barked at him. Sapphire held his cheek in pain and numbly nodded.
"As you wish, my prince" he bowed, then quickly walked out of sight.
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"Is it time?" Selenity asked, peering out into the distance, seeing nothing but white dots and silver mist against the black background.
Pluto gripped her long staff and nodded sadly. "I'm afraid, for them it is. My role wont play itself out until-" she paused, taking in a breath "until, you know what happens" {A/N: [gasp] until what happens??}
"Is there any reason to fear of the outcome of this battle?" she wanted to put her doubts to rest. Her worries were killing her....well....more than she already was. She need to be reassured that nothing bad was going to happen....Usagi was invincible, wasn't she?
"I dont know...lets just hope there isn't" Pluto replied softly.
"What do you mean 'I dont know'. Aren't you suppose to know everything that happens? You're the keeper of time and dimensions!" the queen exclaimed.
Pluto's ruby eyes looked at her "My worries for my hime are interfering with my ability to foresee the future. If you can do any better, my queen, then please do so!" she said defensively.
"Forgive me, my friend. I can't help but feel like something bad is about to happen to my bunny" Selenity said, hanging her head down in shame. "And no matter how much I try to convince myself otherwise....the more the idea plants itself in my heart"
Pluto, silently thought the same.
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"Bertie, Prisma, Avery, Catzi....It's time to shine" A man with Red hair walked into the room like he owned it. He was soon met with the nauseating smell of mixed perfumes. In front of him was a large bed, covered with pillows and silky sheets, of different colors, and on it were two girls. By the corner, there was a small table filled with perfume bottles and stuff that seemed to be make-up. Sitting on the table as well was another girl that was filing her nails. Another girl was roaming through her closet, throwing clothes left and right. As soon as they heard him enter, they all dropped what they were doing and listened.
"So soon? What's the rush?" A white haired girl stood up from the bed and placed her hands on her waist.
"Stop being a little baby, Bertie. The sooner the better, if you ask me" she said, pushing back her long wavy, purple hair also getting up from the bed.
"Well no one asked you Catzi, so I suggest you shut it!" shouted the one by the closet. Looking around she saw the result of her actions and let out a slight 'oops'.
"Calm down girls. Rubeus, what are the orders?" She jumped off of the table and put down the nail file.
"Prisma" he acknowledged her. "He wants us to go in" he stated.
"Well that much is obvious" Catzi said, rolling her eyes.
"We get to kill the brats!!" Avery asked enthusiastically.
"Not exactly" a voice said, coming from behind Rubeus.
"My lord" they all said, bowing in respect.
"I want you all to go in and Get Sailor Moon. One way or another, lure her in. Kill the other if you wish, but do not harm her. Do you understand?" Diamond ordered. They gave him a nod and disappeared, leaving Diamond all by himself. He took some air and suddenly coughed.
"Women" he mumbled. He coughed more, trying to get the stink of their perfume out of his lungs.
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Usagi sat on her couch, holding onto a mug with hot chocolate, looking out of the windows and peering into the city. She usually enjoyed the sight, somehow the idea of preventing chaos from happening in this city made her feel complete. Like she was actually worth something, part of something indescribable, but not tonight.
She failed.
She failed to protect her little brother. How could she call herself a hero now?
"Dont beat yourself over that. You weren't there. It wasn't your fault. If anyone is to blame, it should be me" Mamoru hugged her closer to him, running his hands through her hair, hoping to sooth her.
"But I should have been. I'm always the last one to know of an attack. It's my fault that you guys got hurt...and it's my fault that Shingo was taken. The only reason this happens is because of me!" she began to cry. Her salty tears cascaded down her rosy cheeks, landing inside her mug. He tilted her head and wiped away her tears with his thumb.
"Dont you ever blame yourself for our sake. It's not your fault. It happens this way because destiny decided that it was to be. It's not your fault that other are greedy and only want power. It's not! So stop blaming yourself, it wont do Shingo any good" he said sternly.
Usagi chocked back a sob, but didn't reply. She merely sat there, her arms entwined with his. A loud beep sounded in the distance.
Usagi let go of her dark haired lover and grabbed her communicator. "Moon here"
Venus appeared frantically on the screen. "Umm, We need you here ASAP!"
Usagi's eyes hardened to a deep blue. "Where are you?"
"The park! Where else do they attack?" Mars yelled in the background.
Usagi smiled faintly and nodded. "On my way" she closed it and turned to Mamoru.
"Already ahead of you" Tuxedo Kamen said with a grin.
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"Dammit! There's too many of them" Mercury cried out.
"Less whining, more fighting" Jupiter chanted. Mars rolled her eyes and kicked her foe.
"Why are these things always green? Why can't one be red?" she asked, trying to break some of the tension in the air. Jupiter let out a gusty laugh.
"It's because they know that green is a much better color" she said in between attacks.
"Oh yeah. Puke green is such a admirable color" Uranus teased, earning a growl from Jupiter.
"Now's not the time to be joking" Mercury informed. Everyone laughed and kept talking and teasing each other.
"Ah, Merc. Stop being so stiff" Venus said, patting her on the back.
"I just dont...ugh!" she pushing one of the green monsters away from her "think that it's time to" she gave him a kick "be playing around"
One of the green youmas, the same that had been attacking for the past few days, except for the fact that they had more humanly features now, lashed out with it's slimy tail and grabbed onto Mercury's neck. Mercury's hand shot up and tried to detach it's tail, gasping for air.
"Moon Frisbee" small disks flew out from a gloved hand and cut the blue haired girl loose. {A/N: I'm going to use the attacks that are in my Sailor Moon book, since they use the 'star' power transformation too} "Did I miss something?" Sailor Moon asked in a cheerful voice.
"Not really" replied Saturn. "You're right on time" she gave her a wink.
Sailor Moon let out a sigh in relief "Nice to know. Mercury, are you alright?"
Mercury coughed and looked up "Yeah. Peachy" she answered. "Why is it always me? Why can't they get Mars....or Jupiter?" she mumbled.
"Venus love chain encircle!!"
"Sparkling Wide Pressure!!"
"Shine Aqua Illusion!!"
Their numbers quickly dwindled. Everyone shouted out their attacks, and gave their spectators a show of an array of colors.
"Glad that's over!" Moon shouted happily, jumping into the air with her arms stretched out above her.
"Not quiet!!" an unfamiliar voice yelled from above. Everyone turned their attention to that voice, not seeing someone creep out from the shadows. Ever so slowly, that figure neared the unsuspecting group of heroines.
"Who are you?" Mars asked, taking a step forward.
The figure gave her an cold hard look before answering. "I am Catzi, the youngest of the four sisters of deception" she introduced herself with a cocky tone.
"That's nice" Neptune mocked. "Dont you know your suppose to bow when you introduce yourself?"
You could almost see the steam coming out of Catzi's ears. She balled her hands into fists
"I dont think they give etiquette classes for villains" Mercury informed. Catzi's purple eyes glowed with hatred. How dare they make fun of her!?
She smirked as she saw the figure step behind Sailor Moon. "I would love to stay and....chat, but we have more important things to do"
Tuxedo Kamen raised his eyebrow. "We?" he questioned. She pointed directly at Sailor Moon.
"SAILOR MOON.....LOOK OUT!!!!" Saturn yelled out. Sailor Moon didn't even get a chance to look behind her. A hand quickly wrapped around her waist and covered her mouth, then promptly disappeared.
"We'll be seeing you later, Sailor Brats!! Ta-ta" she blew them a kiss and faded out.
"Sailor Moon!!!" Tuxedo Kamen yelled out in agony. Falling to the ground, clutching his face. She wasn't the failure......he was......
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Alrighty, I hoped you like that chapter. A bit of a cliffy, I suppose. Leave me a review to let me know what you think. If I get enough reviews, I might make the next chapter as long as this one, and get it out even sooner.
S. Rose
As promised...here's your long chapter....making up for the previous short ones.
And as always....here are my thanks:
Serenity's Angel in Heaven: [sigh] I know...I know. I just couldn't get it right....it bothered me to no end, and it still does, but if I had tried to correct it...It would have taken me much longer to get it out.
Kaggie-Chan: Aren't they? I always end up reading stories that have them fighting, and I could never stop laughing. It makes me wonder why I can never do that....
GoddessSerenity: hahahaha, well it seems like you were right about this, right?
Lisha: Dont worry. I will.
Kimmy: You'll see. You dont want me to ruin the story for you right now...now that you are all so close to the end. You might stop reading it.
Moon Pie: Well...if it doesn't totally suck, then I should be glad. I just didn't like it. I'm hoping this one is much better.
Starlight Socrates: New person!!! Hellow! Thanks for your vote and review, and dont worry...I will have more of that in store for you. And I dont think the ending will be that cheesy....I hope. Lets keep our fingers crossed!!
LOTUSNEKO: Thank you!! I'm glad you thought so.
Silver Moonlight-81: Glad you did.
Tsukia: Another new person....Hellow to you too!! As to your curiosity....you and everyone else reading this story is curious. Dont worry...you will all find out soon. Promise.
Moon's Rose: Really?? Oops....I'm a bad author. I should know these things, shouldn't I?? I tried to look for them myself...and I forgot that I had purchased about 10 Sailor Moon manga books about three years ago. I found the inner scouts attacks, but not the outers. I'm glad you cleared that up for me. Gracias!!
Elen: I should stop leaving you guys hanging, shouldn't I? I just can't seem to stop writing like that...I'll try not to next time. Key word is try.
momocolady: here's your update!
If I missed anyone, I apologize profoundly. Thank you!!!
----I do not own Sailor Moon....if I did, do you think I would be spending my time writing about it over the net? I dont think so -----
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"Usagi!!" a male voice bellowed in anger. His long powerful strides taking him swiftly towards the small blonde child, that was huddled in the corner with her arms keeping her legs bent. She looked up with large eyes, just like a cat would when it begged for food.
"Yes?" she asked meekly, ducking her head once more.
"I want to know the truth now....did you or did you not do it?" he placed his hand on his hips, tap his foot rapidly on the carpeted floor. He heard a muffled sob, before getting his answer. She slowly lifted her head and wiped away her unshed tears.
"Well" she took in a breath, then resuming "you see....it was.....her....mine" her voice faltered, not able to complete one full sentence. "I-it w-was" she began to stutter, a habit that only surfaced when she lied.
"Usagi" he said impatiently with a cold voice.
Usagi shuddered at the harsh tone "It was me. I'm sorry" she whispered, hoping that he didn't hear her well and just dismissed it.
"Why did you do it?" he lost all harshness in his voice and kneeled beside her, taking her small chubby hand into his big strong one.
She shrugged lightly "I dont know. It just happened" her eyes landed on his. "Your not mad at me...are you daddy?"
He quickly shook his head and adjusted his glasses. "Of course not. I could never be mad at you my little hime" he took her into his arms, rocking her back and forth, stroking her silky hair at the same time. She gripped him tightly with a huge smile plastered on her face. Not knowing that this was the last time she would ever see him again.
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Ah yes. The memories. Sometimes I wish I could just forget them, maybe that will make the pain go away. Other times, I realize that holding on to them is what's keeping him alive inside me. It's very confusing....emotions contradicting one another. You will never be able to comprehend what I'm feeling unless you too have lived through it. Understand...maybe, but never comprehend.
If only I had stopped him from getting into that car. If only I had done something else that prevented him of leaving. It was because of me that he died that day. Me and my foolishness!
I know it had to happen. Setsuna already explained that to me ages ago, but why did it have to happen?? Everything happens for a reason, right? What was the reason behind this action? It doesn't make any sense....he was always so kind and gently towards everybody. He didn't deserve death at that age.
Kami-sama....I have to stop thinking about what if's. I have to focus on Shingo....the only real family member I have left. He doesn't deserve to be where he is. I'll be damned if I let him die because of me. I already have the blood of my father on my stupid hands...I wont add my brother to that pile, but how in the world am I suppose to find him? I dont even know who the new enemy is? I thought we already took care of all there is to take care of. Setsuna told us that we had beaten all of our.......unless...What if she was lying to us? What if we missed something? No, she wouldn't lie to me.....would she?
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She turned her attention towards the door as she heard the door knob jingle. As she stood up and walked toward the door, it opened slightly and a perfect red rose greeted her. A smile illuminated her once sad face. She grabbed it and inhaled it's sweet scent. Reminding her of a very familiar scent that belonged to her dear Mamo-chan.
She opened the door and hugged the man behind it. "Thank you" she whispered into his ear.
He gave her a tight squeeze and kissed her on the cheek. "Anything for you, baby....anything" he said reassuringly. He buried his face in her, now, loose hair. She wrapped her delicate fingers in his luscious dark locks, lifting his head to hers.
He looked directly into her eyes, questioning her act. She smiled at him, and crushed her lips to his before he could ask anything. Feeling her desperation he pulled her body towards his, feeling every inch of her.
He removed his hands from her waist and placed them over her ears, bringing her lips closer to him. He traced her bottom lip with his tongue, wanting to taste more of her. She obliged and opened her mouth. Their tongues battled for dominance, until she gave in. Surrendering herself over to him.
She pushed herself out of his embrace when a feeling of unease settled itself in the pit of her stomach. She gave him a distressed look, before falling into oblivion.
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"My dear Serenity" a regal woman said with the most caring voice, saying her name as a mother would. Usagi looked around.
She was in the Moon Kingdom; presently in a forest just outside of the palace where she would escape from her royal duties when she was young. There was a small cabin to her left. She looked at it with awe, walking towards it she opened the door and walked in.
"It's much smaller then I remember" she said, mostly to herself.
"Well, you too, were much smaller back then. It's so good to see you, my darling" Selenity took her into her arms and kissed her forehead. Usagi relaxed in her arms.
"It's good to see you too mother. I missed you" she said stepping away from her. Her eyes began to wander around the small secluded area. Remembering about her joyous childhood. A childhood much different from that of her present human life. Hers, now, was much more depressing. "I forgot how much I missed this small paradise" Usagi whispered.
Selenity smiled. "Yes, you used to love it so much. It was your home away from home. As it was mine" she replied softly. She began to play with her long locks of hair, in sheer nervous habit.
"So, down to business. What am I doing here mother?" she questioned with the utmost curiosity. Selenity shrugged lightly and gave her a nervous smile.
"Can't you just be here because I missed you so? Honestly Serenity....don't you think your mother wants to spend some time with you?" the queen of the moon replied, hoping to install guilt in Usagi.
Usagi couldn't help but smile at her mothers evasion on the question. "Alright, if you say so. I wont question you about it any further" she saw relief go through her mothers grayish tinted eyes. (A/N: That might not be her real eyes color....I'm just too lazy to look it up, you know...since my internet wont cooperate with me. So...just deal with it if you dont like it) "But....can I ask you one thing?" Usagi asked with a rather timid voice. Selenity nodded with great hesitation.
"Do you know what's happening to me?" she wanted to know that more then anything. Not even she knew what was happening to her. It just was, and she accepted that. (A/N: See? Not even she knows....Now, doesn't that make you feel better?)
Selenity gasped. She wasn't expecting this question. How to answer without telling her exactly what's happening. "I do" her voice shaky and uneven.
Usagi stepped forward "You do?....Then tell me, what's wrong with me?" she asked desperately. "Why is this happening to me?" she added.
Selenity shook her head. "I'm afraid I cannot tell you, but you will find out soon. I'm sorry my darling. I wish I could tell you all you need to know, but-"
"There are rules" Usagi finished for her. "I know Mother, I know" a loud sigh escaped her lips. Selenity bit her lip and watched in agony as her only daughter suffered, and she could do nothing about it. Nothing.
"No matter what. I will always be by your side. I love you, my dear precious child" she opened her arms, inviting Usagi into her warm arms. Usagi ran to her and began to cry her heart out.
"I love you too, Momma" she choked out. As she hugged her mother one last time, the ground began to shake uncontrollably. "What's happening?"
"Someone is waking you up" she tilted Usagi's head so that her eyes met hers. "May Selene be with you, my child" Usagi smiled and promptly faded away.
"May Selene be with you" Selenity repeated. "You may need her"
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"Shhhh! She's waking up"
"Duh Minako.....we can see that!" Rei whispered harshly. Minako blew her a raspberry.
"Would you guys behave? Now's not the time to be bickering like little tots" Ami said in a motherly tone of voice. As soon as Usagi opened her eyes, she was bombarded with questions.
"Okay, okay. One question at a time, please!" Usagi said over dramatically, gaining a few giggles out of the girls.
"Are you feeling alright?" asked the smart blue haired genius. Usagi have her a quick nod and smiled.
"Never better"
"Are you sure?" Makoto asked, not believing her first answer.
"Of course I am" Usagi rolled her eyes at her friends concern. It was sweet and everything, but well overworked. Geez, the girl couldn't even break a nail without these people asking her millions of questions about it. "I assure you all that I am fine"
"Alright. What happened?" Haruka demanded.
Usagi smiled and waved her finger in the air, then pointed it straight at Haruka. "Now there's a good question" Haruka raised an eyebrow when Usagi didn't answer her question.
"Aren't you going to answer it then?" The rest of the girls heads bounced between Usagi and Haruka.
"Iie. I dont think I will" {No}. her voice was calm and serene, accompanied by a silly grin on her face.
"Why not!?" Haruka's eyebrow twitched in frustration.
"Simply because what happened concerns none of you" she said coldly. Rei shot her a look. Again with the 'it doesn't concern you'. When was she ever going to give up that talk.
"Of course it concerns us. We have to protect you, and how are we suppose to do that when he have no idea what the hell is going on!?!?" Rei said with anger clearly streaked across her violet eyes.
"Rei, please calm down. I dont want to tell you because I dont want you concerned over nothing. I'll be fine. Nothing is going to happen to me" she lied "Trust me"
Rei nodded in defeat, then sat back down before she would yell anything else out.
"If you all must know. My mother was the one that made me faint. She wanted to talk to me. About what is solely out business and will stay that way" Usagi tossed her loose silky hair away from her face. "What time is it?"
Mamoru looked at his watch "It's a quarter 'till 9"
Usagi nodded. "Have any of you found out anything useful that can help us find out where Shingo is?"
Everyone shook their head. "I'm afraid not. We're sorry, Usa-momma"
"It's alright. We'll just have to wait until they make a move"
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"Can't you do anything right!" he growled. These stupid miserable rodents. If they cant do anything right, why the hell is he keeping them around.
"We're sorry Sire. We didn't see it coming. We'll try to get him back" A small green pigmy thing bowed and left as fast as his short little chubby legs could take him. The man smirked as he watch him scurry off. 'Well at least they're entertaining' he thought to himself.
"We need to find that boy! I want everyman....." he stopped himself. "I want every creature in this palace looking for him. No one rests until he his found!" he demanded. Everyone dropped what they were doing and headed out of what seemed to be the throne room.
He placed his red wine down on the table and began to massage his temples. He was getting a headache, thanks to all these imbeciles. "Why wont anything go the way I want them to?" he muttered to himself. "Can anything else go wrong today?"
"Ohhhhh Sweetie!!"
"I had to ask" he picked up his drink and brought it to his lips, closing his eyes as he felt the burning sensation slide down his throat.
"My prince" she said bowing down in front of him. "I found the little brat" she informed smugly. Now peeked with interest, he sat up straight and grinned.
"Well done Emerald. You hard work shall be rewarded" he stated with a twinkle in his eye. {A/N: I'm not going to use their Jap. names. I dont really like them in Japanese, so I'm going to use these ones. Just letting you know}
Emerald opened up her green fan with red feather and brought it to her eyes. "The only prize I want, is you, my lord" was her blunt response. She looked up at him, trying to her best to look seductive. He rolled his icy blue eyes at her ridiculous attempts.
"I'm afraid that will never happen" he crossed his legs in a girlie fashion and waved his hand in the air "Now leave, and call Sapphire"
Emerald dropped her arms to her side in anger. She gave him a short bow and turned sharply to her right. "I'm afraid that will never happen" she repeated his statement in a childish manner before exiting the throne room.
"Brother?" A tall man with frosty blue locks entered the room through the door way that Emerald had previous walked through in anger. He straitened his blue coat and cleared his throat. "You called?" noticing that the man wasn't paying attention to him, he walked closer to him and tried to get his attention one more "Diamond?"
Snapping out his trace, he cocked an eyebrow at him. "I didn't expect you so soon"
Sapphire shrugged lightly, his face remaining without emotion. "I was near when Emerald informed me that you wanted to see me" he answered.
"Yes. We should all be glad for that" he said sarcastically, giving his drink a swirl.
"What did you want to see me for?" Sapphire asked impatiently.
"I want to end this now. Tell Rubeus to attack as soon as possible" Diamond said loudly, slamming his glass down hard on his throne.
"Do you think it's wise to send another attack after-" he stopped when he felt a force hit him across the face.
"Do not question my actions, and do what as I say!" Diamond barked at him. Sapphire held his cheek in pain and numbly nodded.
"As you wish, my prince" he bowed, then quickly walked out of sight.
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"Is it time?" Selenity asked, peering out into the distance, seeing nothing but white dots and silver mist against the black background.
Pluto gripped her long staff and nodded sadly. "I'm afraid, for them it is. My role wont play itself out until-" she paused, taking in a breath "until, you know what happens" {A/N: [gasp] until what happens??}
"Is there any reason to fear of the outcome of this battle?" she wanted to put her doubts to rest. Her worries were killing her....well....more than she already was. She need to be reassured that nothing bad was going to happen....Usagi was invincible, wasn't she?
"I dont know...lets just hope there isn't" Pluto replied softly.
"What do you mean 'I dont know'. Aren't you suppose to know everything that happens? You're the keeper of time and dimensions!" the queen exclaimed.
Pluto's ruby eyes looked at her "My worries for my hime are interfering with my ability to foresee the future. If you can do any better, my queen, then please do so!" she said defensively.
"Forgive me, my friend. I can't help but feel like something bad is about to happen to my bunny" Selenity said, hanging her head down in shame. "And no matter how much I try to convince myself otherwise....the more the idea plants itself in my heart"
Pluto, silently thought the same.
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"Bertie, Prisma, Avery, Catzi....It's time to shine" A man with Red hair walked into the room like he owned it. He was soon met with the nauseating smell of mixed perfumes. In front of him was a large bed, covered with pillows and silky sheets, of different colors, and on it were two girls. By the corner, there was a small table filled with perfume bottles and stuff that seemed to be make-up. Sitting on the table as well was another girl that was filing her nails. Another girl was roaming through her closet, throwing clothes left and right. As soon as they heard him enter, they all dropped what they were doing and listened.
"So soon? What's the rush?" A white haired girl stood up from the bed and placed her hands on her waist.
"Stop being a little baby, Bertie. The sooner the better, if you ask me" she said, pushing back her long wavy, purple hair also getting up from the bed.
"Well no one asked you Catzi, so I suggest you shut it!" shouted the one by the closet. Looking around she saw the result of her actions and let out a slight 'oops'.
"Calm down girls. Rubeus, what are the orders?" She jumped off of the table and put down the nail file.
"Prisma" he acknowledged her. "He wants us to go in" he stated.
"Well that much is obvious" Catzi said, rolling her eyes.
"We get to kill the brats!!" Avery asked enthusiastically.
"Not exactly" a voice said, coming from behind Rubeus.
"My lord" they all said, bowing in respect.
"I want you all to go in and Get Sailor Moon. One way or another, lure her in. Kill the other if you wish, but do not harm her. Do you understand?" Diamond ordered. They gave him a nod and disappeared, leaving Diamond all by himself. He took some air and suddenly coughed.
"Women" he mumbled. He coughed more, trying to get the stink of their perfume out of his lungs.
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Usagi sat on her couch, holding onto a mug with hot chocolate, looking out of the windows and peering into the city. She usually enjoyed the sight, somehow the idea of preventing chaos from happening in this city made her feel complete. Like she was actually worth something, part of something indescribable, but not tonight.
She failed.
She failed to protect her little brother. How could she call herself a hero now?
"Dont beat yourself over that. You weren't there. It wasn't your fault. If anyone is to blame, it should be me" Mamoru hugged her closer to him, running his hands through her hair, hoping to sooth her.
"But I should have been. I'm always the last one to know of an attack. It's my fault that you guys got hurt...and it's my fault that Shingo was taken. The only reason this happens is because of me!" she began to cry. Her salty tears cascaded down her rosy cheeks, landing inside her mug. He tilted her head and wiped away her tears with his thumb.
"Dont you ever blame yourself for our sake. It's not your fault. It happens this way because destiny decided that it was to be. It's not your fault that other are greedy and only want power. It's not! So stop blaming yourself, it wont do Shingo any good" he said sternly.
Usagi chocked back a sob, but didn't reply. She merely sat there, her arms entwined with his. A loud beep sounded in the distance.
Usagi let go of her dark haired lover and grabbed her communicator. "Moon here"
Venus appeared frantically on the screen. "Umm, We need you here ASAP!"
Usagi's eyes hardened to a deep blue. "Where are you?"
"The park! Where else do they attack?" Mars yelled in the background.
Usagi smiled faintly and nodded. "On my way" she closed it and turned to Mamoru.
"Already ahead of you" Tuxedo Kamen said with a grin.
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"Dammit! There's too many of them" Mercury cried out.
"Less whining, more fighting" Jupiter chanted. Mars rolled her eyes and kicked her foe.
"Why are these things always green? Why can't one be red?" she asked, trying to break some of the tension in the air. Jupiter let out a gusty laugh.
"It's because they know that green is a much better color" she said in between attacks.
"Oh yeah. Puke green is such a admirable color" Uranus teased, earning a growl from Jupiter.
"Now's not the time to be joking" Mercury informed. Everyone laughed and kept talking and teasing each other.
"Ah, Merc. Stop being so stiff" Venus said, patting her on the back.
"I just dont...ugh!" she pushing one of the green monsters away from her "think that it's time to" she gave him a kick "be playing around"
One of the green youmas, the same that had been attacking for the past few days, except for the fact that they had more humanly features now, lashed out with it's slimy tail and grabbed onto Mercury's neck. Mercury's hand shot up and tried to detach it's tail, gasping for air.
"Moon Frisbee" small disks flew out from a gloved hand and cut the blue haired girl loose. {A/N: I'm going to use the attacks that are in my Sailor Moon book, since they use the 'star' power transformation too} "Did I miss something?" Sailor Moon asked in a cheerful voice.
"Not really" replied Saturn. "You're right on time" she gave her a wink.
Sailor Moon let out a sigh in relief "Nice to know. Mercury, are you alright?"
Mercury coughed and looked up "Yeah. Peachy" she answered. "Why is it always me? Why can't they get Mars....or Jupiter?" she mumbled.
"Venus love chain encircle!!"
"Sparkling Wide Pressure!!"
"Shine Aqua Illusion!!"
Their numbers quickly dwindled. Everyone shouted out their attacks, and gave their spectators a show of an array of colors.
"Glad that's over!" Moon shouted happily, jumping into the air with her arms stretched out above her.
"Not quiet!!" an unfamiliar voice yelled from above. Everyone turned their attention to that voice, not seeing someone creep out from the shadows. Ever so slowly, that figure neared the unsuspecting group of heroines.
"Who are you?" Mars asked, taking a step forward.
The figure gave her an cold hard look before answering. "I am Catzi, the youngest of the four sisters of deception" she introduced herself with a cocky tone.
"That's nice" Neptune mocked. "Dont you know your suppose to bow when you introduce yourself?"
You could almost see the steam coming out of Catzi's ears. She balled her hands into fists
"I dont think they give etiquette classes for villains" Mercury informed. Catzi's purple eyes glowed with hatred. How dare they make fun of her!?
She smirked as she saw the figure step behind Sailor Moon. "I would love to stay and....chat, but we have more important things to do"
Tuxedo Kamen raised his eyebrow. "We?" he questioned. She pointed directly at Sailor Moon.
"SAILOR MOON.....LOOK OUT!!!!" Saturn yelled out. Sailor Moon didn't even get a chance to look behind her. A hand quickly wrapped around her waist and covered her mouth, then promptly disappeared.
"We'll be seeing you later, Sailor Brats!! Ta-ta" she blew them a kiss and faded out.
"Sailor Moon!!!" Tuxedo Kamen yelled out in agony. Falling to the ground, clutching his face. She wasn't the failure......he was......
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Alrighty, I hoped you like that chapter. A bit of a cliffy, I suppose. Leave me a review to let me know what you think. If I get enough reviews, I might make the next chapter as long as this one, and get it out even sooner.
S. Rose