AN: My dear readers, you are very very lucky I love you all and do not wish to disappoint you. I hadn't planned on finishing this because towards the end, my happy mood was ruined by one of those demon 100 legged animals in my room. When it was finally dead and I came to finish writing this, I wasn't in the mood. I wanted to forget about it and never put it up. But! I managed to calm down and finish for you. :) PS. I tweaked the plot of episodes 189-190; there's a hint of episode 188 in there as well.
Disclaimer: If I owned Sailor Moon, we'd actually get to see the Sailor Wars, Galaxia was talking about. :D
Theme: # 10
Shared Secret
"Seiya, why didn't you tell me before? I thought we weren't supposed to be keeping secrets from each other," Usagi whined as she threw herself onto her bed.
Said pop star sat next the bed, his legs up and his arms wrapped around them. He sighed, "For the last time, Odango, I did try to tell you. But then Chibi Chibi got in the way and the other girls came along…well, you know."
They sat in silence, staring into each other's eyes as if they were trying to see each others' past. But it was no better than a staring competition. So they sat in a tense atmosphere, staring at each other. Their eyes clawing at the other's soul, wishing to understand each other better. Though, Usagi was wishing to find a way to show the Outers and anyone else who doubts Seiya and Usagi's relationship that it could and would work out just fine if they were given the chance. Usagi huffed softly in annoyance at her protectors' interference. She was their ultimate leader for crying out loud. She deserved much more trust than that, especially when it came to her Mamo-chan. She'd always love him; nothing would ever change that, even if he wasn't answering her letters. But she did understand what they saw between the pop star and her. They saw the same spark that lived between Mamoru and Usagi. As much as Usagi wanted to deny it, she knew she couldn't. She did have feelings for Seiya, unintentionally. She watched as he studied her room, more thoroughly than before.
Technically, Seiya wasn't even supposed to be here. They were banned from seeing each other, but the bond they shared was much too strong to break. Breaking the bond would mean breaking a part of Usagi. So, being the ultimate leader that she was, she took matters into her own hands and invited him over, warning him to keep it from Taiki and Yaten. This was the first time they had actually talked about the situation on the plane.
"You still didn't tell me."
Seiya growled, more to himself than to Usagi, but she still tensed. Seiya smiled softly, "I'm sorry. But I never had the chance to. We were never alone."
Usagi frowned, "That night while we were – well, I was – training for the softball game. We were alone then."
Seiya shook his head, "Chibi Chibi was there."
"Chibi Chibi. Really, Seiya? She's just a baby who says nothing other than 'chibi'. How could you use that as an excuse?" scoffed Usagi.
"Odango, not everything is as simple as it seems. Yes, Chibi Chibi may just be a baby, but who says she doesn't understand what's going on around her?"
At this Usagi froze. It was true. The small child seemed to understand what was happening when she was attacked by Seiren. His reason was plausible and she'd allow it to pass…for now. She shook her head and sat up, beginning to fiddle with her blanket. He turned, so that his back was pressed against her bed and he threw his head back so that it was resting on the mattress. The blond turned her attention to the raven haired male's upside down face. He smiled and she blinked, trying to keep her heart steady and a blush from making its way onto her face.
"So, you're Sailor Star Fighter?"
He nodded and Usagi inhaled deeply and releasing her hold as she spoke, "That means you can change genders…?"
Seiya chuckled as a blush crept up to the blonde's face. He shook his head, "Odango. I'm a girl."
Usagi's eyes widened and her jaw dropped. Her breathing had stopped and her face was turning purple – partially blue, from lack of air and partially red, from blushing. Usagi had feelings for another woman. Seiya shook her hard, "Breathe Odango! Breathe!"
Usagi sucked in a breath before breathing normally once again. But the fact that Seiya was really female couldn't wrap around her head. She took another few moments to collect herself before speaking, "And the others are as well?"
Seiya nodded and watched Usagi carefully. "Are you okay, Odango?"
Usagi nodded, "There's just so much to take in." Seiya smiled and fixed himself so he could face her properly. He wrapped his arms around her waist.
"I know. But we'll get through this together, right?" His eyes looked up at her, almost pleadingly. Usagi smiled and patted his head before slowly running her fingers through his hair. She nodded again. They soothed each other this way for a while. Usagi used this time sort out her emotions for the male – or female. But she quickly realized that it didn't matter whether he was male or female. Seiya was Seiya and Fighter was Fighter. And Usagi had feelings for Seiya – though, unknown to herself, she'd grow feelings for the warrior as well; being that Fighter and Seiya were nearly the same. The blond glanced at the clock and gasped. Seiya was out longer than a walk should take. She stood quickly, freeing Seiya's grip on.
"Seiya, you have to go. It's getting late."
The pop star glanced at the clock and jumped up, almost as quickly as she had. He pulled her into a tight hug and kissed her forehead, "We tell no one about this."
Usagi nodded, "It'll be out little secret."
Seiya kissed her forehead once more before slipping out of her window, afraid to take the door. Usagi sighed and threw herself onto her bed once again, not bothering to change or turn off the light. She stared at the ceiling blankly. The two knew more about each other, even if they hadn't said much. But she knew that this wouldn't be their only secret meeting and she knew that she had so much more to learn about Seiya. She smiled at the thought of going against her protectors' wishes once again.
"Our little secret," she mumbled to herself before drifting off to sleep.