USAGI AND MAMORU

Author: Sailor Star Dust June.2001REVISED:Janunary-April.2005

Rating: PG-13

Contact: See my other fanfics for the address

Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and all its characters are copyright:

Naoko Takeuchi/Kodansha Ltd. Toei Animation Co., Ltd.

The English Version is: 1995 DIC productions, Lp.

(Now owned by Pioneer & Cloverway)

NOTES:---Even though it's not in my series, this is a part of that fanfiction

universe.(Notice how it ends a while before my fanfic begins.)

It has some stuff from Japanese episodes: 1, 34, the R movie, 77 & 200.

(Episode 77 is the one where they got back together again. The two are

supposed to be at Mamoru's a few hours after 'the makeup kiss.' )

Just so you know, any lines from season 1 are from ADV's Sailormoon box set, albeit with a few different words here and there. ("Cheerful" instead of "perky", that sort of thing.) -Yes, this IS a Simpsons reference --Meant to be an ironic statement of things to come...Mwahahaha! XD

Japanese Notes:

In BSSM episode 34, ADV films did translated a line of Usagi's very, well, strangely, to say the least. ; According to their translation, she's says this: "It's already spring! Everyone's waiting for me, and she just had to pick today to keep me behind!" Confused? First off all, the past few episodes of Sailormoon have been taking place in autumn! (In episodes 28 and 30, the arrival of fall is mentioned.) Secondly, Usagi-chan's is saying "That no good Haruna" and THEN goes on to say about said teacher keeping her in school. Just so you know. - (I know; weird thing to mention, but this mistranslation was annoying the hell out of me.) Sayounara although this does mean goodbye/farewell in Japanese, it can also be used to mean goodbye in an eternal sense, context depending.

Great.

Just great.

I finally got out of that damned hell.

The orphanage.

It's not like they beat me or anything, but I was just so...alone.

None of the other children talked to me...

Was it because I couldn't remember my past...?

Then again, I guess the fact that I had an unexplainable "weird" power didn't help.

I could heal myself or others if injured, and if I did, a soft golden light washed other me...

That caused the children to be afraid of me.

If only I was normal, maybe that wouldn't have happened...

Oh well.

It's not like I can't do anything about it now.

Luckily, the adults at the orphanage were nice.

Also Fiore, my only friend who had left me so long ago was so kind...

And...That little 3-year-old blonde...

She had the funniest hairstyle, and yet...

She was such a little sweetheart...

I almost feel like I've known her before...

...In a past life...

Sighing, I look around my surroundings: Azabu.

Now what, Chiba Mamoru?

You're 17 years old, without parents, but you spent all your lonely days studying.

Now what will you do?

Easy answer.

Go to 11th grade, 12th grade, college and hopefully become a doctor.

Will I have friends and maybe even...a family?

Oh, dear God! How I hope so.

I walk up the stairs of an apartment building and enter my new home.

I'm shocked by how huge the place is, but I guess it pays off that I (once

had) rich parents.

Well, tomorrow's my first day of High School...

"What a great time THAT'S going to be...", I muttered.

I got up at 5:00 the next morning with no troubles whatsoever.

I showered, got dressed, ate breakfast and headed out the door by 6:50.

Since my school isn't THAT far away, I decided to walk.

As I walked into the building, all the girls gave me, "oh my god, I want you

looks."

I ignored it by rolling my eyes.

Flattery will get them nowhere.

If romance comes my way, then let it come.

It's just...if I finally have someone of my own, then...

I know that people can get hurt in life.

I don't want nor need for that to happen to me.

I've been hurt enough in my young, sad, life all ready.

For now, I've got my life planned...

And I intend to keep it that way.

Planned out my way, no problems at all.

All my AP and Honor classes go great.

Everything was quiet until last period Chemistry AP/Honors.

There is this blonde-haired boy in all my classes.

He seems nice, but I don't even have the nerve to even say "Hi."

Without even realizing it, I take a seat next to him.

He smiles at me.

"Konnichiwa. You're the new boy, ne?"

I nod, a small smile of delight on my face.

Well, it's a start!

"Chiba Mamoru. Nice to meet you."

The kid sticks out his hand, shaking mine firmly and replies,

"Furuhata Motoki. I hope these immature morons haven't been driving you

mad."

I shrug. "Eh, I've seen worse."

Motoki and I talk on the way home.

For some reason, I'm at ease enough to tell him everything.

(Omitting the fact that Fiore was an alien, of course.)

He's really nice about everything, and already says that he'll be there for me.

I find out a little of his life, too.

He has a younger sister, a mother and father.

Motoki also mentions that he's the manger of Crown arcade in the Juuban district.

I make a mental note to go there in my free time.

Since I'm new, none of my professors give me any homework.

Because of that, I decide to walk around Tokyo so I can get to know the area better.

I stand outside a jewelry store, minding my own business.

The next thing I know...

PASH!

Someone threw a wad of paper...right in my face!

I look briefly at the culprit---a blonde girl with a very weird hairstyle.

Out of anger, I say: "That hurt, Odango Atama!"

The now fuming blonde--about 14--turns to look at me, surprised someone was behind her.

"Ara, gomen nasai--AHH!"

She instantly panicked, realizing I was looking at the paper thrown at me.

I read her test score...and if I was an anime character, I would've sweatdropped.

Now here's a child who clearly hates school!

"30 percent? Study harder, Odango Atama."

The girl yanks the test paper from my hand, sticking her tongue out at me.

"It's none of your business! Be-da!"

Fuming even more, she turns to look at me and says: "He's weird."

With that, the blonde starts walking away.

Through my sunglasses, I blink.

"Huh?"

I take off my shades to get a better look at her.

As she leaves, the color drains from my face.

It's her...

It's her!

(It's her!)

The 3-year girl that gave me that rose...

I can't believe it.

I had a weird feeling when our gaze first met just moments ago, but now...

There's something about her...

When I looked at her, I just knew.

If that kind-hearted, but lazy student was in my life, I'd be happy.

Maybe I'd even have the family I always wanted...?

I noticed her name on the test paper.

Tsukino Usagi, 8th grade.

Tsukino Usagi…

Usagi.

"...Usa-ko..."

For some reason, I think back to that guy I saw yesterday.

There was something about him...

Through his sunglasses, I could see the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in my life.

Even though he was kinda cute, that jerk had no right to call me Dumpling Head.

I almost feel like I've seen him before when I was younger...yet I don't remember

anything.

Yesterday, when Tuxedo Kamen saved me from that scary youma...

I felt something.

It was like a pain, deep in my heart...

I also felt that pain when I looked into that guy's eyes...

Luna is sleeping right next to me.

Though we met yesterday, I feel like I can trust her...

I wonder, who IS this...Moon Princess...that I'm supposed to find and protect?

A feel a sudden flash, like a spark in my mind goes off.

...Moon Princess...

"Endymion..."

I blink out of surprise.

Endymion?

Why did I just say the name Endymion?

My heart starts to quicken.

For no reason at all, I find myself thinking about Tuxedo Kamen.

"Endymion...", I softly repeat.

My eyes shoot open as I call out the name, "Serenity!"

Blinking the sleep out of my tired eyes, I can't help but wonder.

Why did I say Serenity?

Serenity?

Maybe...Serenity is the girl?

The girl that's been in my dreams for the past few months!

Of course! It MUST be her!

I look around my apartment and sigh.

My shoulder starts to ache, and I growl in anger.

Well, a few hours left to go until I fight Zoisite.

I stare at the blood that's now on my hand and close my eyes.

If only I could have protected Sailor Moon!

If only I was smart enough to not fall for that trap!

Damn it!

My heart starts to pound as I think about her.

"Sailor Moon..."

I hope she realizes I'm still on her side.

I really am.

(And, I know that I'm on Sailormoon's side because I...I...)

Letting out a sigh, I know what I'm about to think.

(Push those thoughts away...Just push those stupid thoughts away!)

I shake my head to clear it.

(No emotion.)

(Just don't show or think any emotion. You have no time for the "L" word, especially now when you have a job to do.)

Reluctantly, I think back to that dream I've been having.

(I...I just...have to complete MY mission, as well.)

"Oh, God...what'll I do about tomorrow?"

I try to change the subject in my mind.

I don't want think about the fact that tomorrow could be my last.

I wish Rei-chan would realize I'm NOT interested.

She's nice and everything, but...

If only I'd have the guts to talk to Odango Atama!

I've got to stop making fun of her!

(What did I just say about the "L" word!)

"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-tip!"-

That's it, Mamoru!

Tomorrow, if you do the usual running into her.

I'll be kind to her.

A smirk forms on my lips.

Yeah, she'll have a heart attack, but still...

It may be my last day to live, so I might as well...

"That no good Haruna! Everyone's waiting for me, and she just had to pick today to keep me behind!"

Oh well. At least she let me leave!

Even though I will be late to the shrine...

But then again, what else is new?

I wonder what hell Rei-chan'll give me this time...

My mind drifts off to Sailor V-chan…Sailor Venus.

It's SO cool she joined the team!

My idol Sailor V, a fellow Sailor Senshi!

Though she denies she's the Princess, I bet she is!

My thoughts are abruptly interrupted as I see Mamoru-san.

Hmm, maybe it's me, but he looks down.

I grin wickedly. Heehee...

A quick dose of physical abuse should cheer that baka right up!

I hit him on the back playfully.

"What are you so depressed about?"

WHACK!

"O...ouch!"

Through the unbearable pain, I turn.

"What's wrong?"

Sure enough, it's her!

I smile despite myself.

"Odango Atama! Cheerful as usual, I see."

Yelling at me, Usagi pulls down her eyelid and sticks out her tongue.

"Well, sorry! I can't help it if I'm cheerful 24/7, 365 days a year! Be!

This may be the last time I ever see her...

I smile even more, thinking about how cute she is.

(If nothing else, then I can at least make amends for always teasing her...)

"Keep that up and never change, okay?"

With that, I leave.

The pain in my shoulder feels like it's getting worse...

As I leave, I could have sworn my heart broke.

(Sayounara...Usa-ko...)

I blink out of shock, my heart beating fast as I try to calm down.

"Huh? What the heck? I don't know how to react now."

Since when is Mamoru-san NICE to me!

What's wrong with the man, for crying out loud!

I just stare a moment, shocked, before I look at my hand.

"What? It's blood. When did it..."

A concerned look reaches my face as I clench my hand against my chest.

"Could he be...injured or something?"

Mamoru-san's...Mamoru-san's hurt!

Something happened to him!

I need to find out what!

I race after him, praying to God that he's okay.

A while back, I've made up a pet name for him.

(Just in case he ever DID have a change of heart.)

"Mamo-chan..."

We're in the elevator together.

I told Usagi about my past and that weird dream.

She's kind about it all, although I'm not sure myself why I told her something so extremely personal...

"I thought you were the most obnoxious guy in the world, but now, I'll move you up to second place."

I smile slightly. "Thank you."

I look out the window and think to myself.

My cheeks turn red as I look at him and my heart beats like crazy.

(Tuxedo Kamen-sama?)

Wait a minute...WHAT!

(No, that can't be! Right! There's just no way!)

I look away out of embarrassment.

Suddenly, I realize it's getting harder to breath.

He notices something's wrong.

Mamoru-san walks next to me and lifts my head up.

"Are you okay?"

Oh, God...what's wrong with me!

I can't believe it.

As I stare into his eyes, I have an urge to kiss him.

My heart's beating grows louder.

I flush red from embarrassment and sickness.

"I just...feel so sick..."

Suddenly, I'm in his arms.

He starts to rub my back.

"You'll back okay...Usagi."

Oh, God...He feels so warm...

He's being so...loving...and he called me by my name!

My heart speeds up once more.

(Mamoru-san...oh, Mamoru...)

I squeeze my eyes shut.

(I’ve...know you before, haven't I?)

A few tears spill from my eyes.

(In a past life...?)

He suddenly looks at me funny.

To my utter horror, I realize I've said my thoughts out loud.

"Go...gomen nasai...I don't know what's--"

The next thing I know, he's kissing me.

I feel his tongue against mine and moan loudly out of happiness.

My second kiss!

It feels so...right...

I run my fingers through his dark, soft, hair.

I remember when I got my first kiss from Tuxedo Kamen-sama.

It was in the same loving manner...

After what seems like forever, we break away.

We both pant heavily, a little surprised at each other.

For a few moments, neither of us says anything.

Mamoru looks away.

I heard him quietly whisper to himself.

"Princess...?"

I blink from surprise.

What could that mean...?

Oh, well.

It probably doesn't concern me anyway, so why bother worrying about it?--

"By the way, Mamoru-san?"

"Hmm? What is it?"

I gently put my arms around his waist.

"I...I just want you...to know that...I'm here for you."

A few tears spill from my eyes.

As I speak, he gently kisses my face.

"If I would have know about your parents, things would have been different..."

I drift off because he kisses me again.

"You're now the only one who knows about my past."

This realization dawns on me.

"Eh! Why did you tell me of all people, anyway! Why didn't you tell Rei-chan, she’s your girlfriend!"

He smiled and shook his head.

"No, she's just a friend. Anyway, I...have a tendency to push people away..."

I finish his sentence for him.

"You're afraid you'll get hurt, right?"

He just looks at me unbelievably and blinks. "Ye...yeah."

Mamoru clears his throat and looks away, silent.

Scratching my head, I try to think of what brought our conversation to a halt.

(Was it something I said...? No. He's just uncomfortable with talking to me about all this, that's all.)

Lost in my own thoughts, I suddenly frown, troubled by something.

(Wait a minute...I barely know him, so how can I even make that kind of judgment?)

The fact that I barely know Mamoru suddenly scares me a bit.

(WHY did he tell me all that and then kiss me of all things, anyway!)

Before I can say anything, the elevator comes to a sudden halt.

Looking outside to see the darkened city, I find myself saying: "Power outage?"

That's weird...why did that happen so suddenly and in ALL of Tokyo for that matter...

As Mamoru-san and I look up, trying to figure out what's going on, we notice a flicker of light.

"What is it!"

Much to my dismay (and horror), the "flicker" turns out to be a spiral of fire heading straight towards us!

Gasping, I try to think of what to do.

(What should I do? If I transform into Sailor Moon, he'll know who I am. But if I stay like this, we'll both die!)

My eyes narrow as my mind's already made up.

Taking in a breath, I turn deep red and thrust my hand upwards.

I don't know what's worse: the fact that he'll find out my identity, or the fact that he'll see me naked when I transform!

"MOON PRISM POWER..."

Mamoru only stares.

"...MAKE UP!"

It's 1992 again, thanks to the ginzuishou's power.

Much has happened.

Though Usa-ko and I transformed in front of each other, we were still shocked.

Who wouldn't be, discovering the person they found annoyance in was really the person they love?

The Dark Kingdom captured me.

Queen Beryl, (the damn bitch) brainwashed me with Metalia's power.

I did horrible things to Usa-ko under Beryl's orders.

I nearly killed her, and yet she still forgave me!

I can't help but wonder: why did Usa-ko forgive me?

Because she loves me...

She actually loves ME...

And, with my feelings for Usa-ko, I think that I also...

I let out a sigh, feeling uncomfortable about such thoughts.

As always, I don't want to think about that.

Our latest enemy, Ali and Ann were healed.

They left to start over their lives anew.

Finally, after all that's happened, Usagi and I are together...

Yeah, right!

Little did I know what we would go through over the next two years!

Sitting on my couch, I glance at my phone.

About a month has passed seen we've been at peace.

My relationship with Usagi has been going pretty well, too.

Usagi...

(Usa-ko...I want to see her.)

Nervously, I dial her number.

"Moshi-moshi, is this the Tsukino residence?"

I hear a surprised gasp on the other side.

"Ha...Hai, Tsukino desu..."

"Hey, Usagi. This is Mamoru."

A gulp.

"Hey...Mamoru-san. Wh...what's up?"

"Not much. I was just wondering if you'd like to get together with me sometime?"

"Really! Wo...would like, right now be okay?"

"Yeah."

The sudden excited squeal makes me pull the phone away from my ear.

YES!

I'm so happy!

Finally, I get to spend time with Mamoru-san!

I can't believe it, its just so prefect!

He picked me up from my house so we can spend some time together.

Happily linking my arm with Mamoru-san, we enter his apartment.

I take a seat on his bed and look around.

Yeah, I've been here a few times, but I still love it!

Standing up, Mamoru looks as if he's about to walk towards the kitchen.

"Can I get you anything, Odango Ata...I mean...Usa-ko?"

Usa-ko...?

Ehehe...that's too cute, I wonder how he came up with that...

"You're still not use to us being a couple, are you?"

He shakes his head and grins.

"No, not really."

I smile back, blushing a bit.

"I'm fine, thanks."

He nods and sits next to me.

I hear him whisper in my ear: "Aishiteru..."

Tears form in my eyes.

"Oh...Mamo-chan...I love you, too."

We kiss softly, and then start to make out.

After a while, we stop.

I'm breathing heavily, laying against his chest.

I play with the fabric of his shirt.

Mamoru strokes my hair, and starts kissing my nose.

I giggle out of happiness.

"I'm so glad to be with you, Mamo-chan."

He lets out a sigh.

"Usa-ko, you don't know how much that means to me..."

He gets a photo that's next to his bed and looks at it.

I realize it's his parents.

"Is that Mamo-chan's papa and mama?"

He nods. "Yeah."

"You've lived alone, without your family all this time?"

"That's right."

"Were you...lonely?"

"I'm not lonely anymore. You're my family now, Usa-ko. I feel like I was waiting all by myself to meet you."

"Mamo-chan..."

I lay my head on his lap, and he holds me.

I whisper, "I'll always love you and take care of you, Mamo-chan. No matter what."

He gently kisses my hair in response, too touched to say anything.

After the tender moment we share, I suggest that for our next date, we go to the park.

Usa-ko gets all starry-eyed and thinks it's a great idea as we decide to go there next week.

Little did we know that a pink-haired girl would fall from the sky and change everything...

As Usa-ko and I cuddle, I find myself lost in thought.

Hehe...Usa-ko suddenly started calling me Mamo-chan...? That's just too cute!

I wonder how she came up with that...

Kissing her temple, we hold each other closer, taking a nap together.

Before nodding off, my last coherent thought is wanting to always be with her.

(I hope that no more bad things will happen...All I want is to be with you, like this...I love you, Usa-ko.)

I'm in the bathtub, thinking back to recent events as of late.

We have a new enemy, and to top it off, some mysterious and annoying little girl calling herself Usagi has arrived!

To make matters worse, a few days have passed since Mamo-chan...

I stifle a sob, not wanting to remember his cold words.

"...Mamo-chan..."

His change in attitude, acting as if he suddenly doesn't love me anymore...

"...Mamo-chan broke up with me."

I still can't believe it!

What changed between us...?

I mean...we were being so intimate and loving!

One day, we're perfectly fine.

The next...he tells me it's over.

A million reasons come to my mind of why.

Was the spark gone between us already?

(We really seemed to hit it off as we got to know each other before dating...Our relationship really did seem okay...)

Was I not giving him what he wanted?

(He knows damn well we agreed only to make out and save the good stuff for our wedding night!)

Was I not beautiful to him anymore?

(But he said that he thought I'm cute and was really attracted to my beauty inside and out!)

Was it because...Chibi-Usa arrived from God-knows-where?

Thinking about this as I add some more warm water for my bath, my eyes widen.

(Maybe...)

It could be, I think it myself.

It very well could be.

I felt extremely jealous as she got close to Mamo-chan, and the fact that she started calling him by MY pet name for him.

I'm the only one allowed to call him that, just like he's the only one allowed to call me Odango Atama, damn it!

I could tell Mamoru sensed my jealously, but he never said a word.

He didn't wanna hurt my feelings, I guess.

Shivering, I realize that I've been soaking in the tub and contemplating for a good hour.

Getting out of the bathtub, I look at my naked body and sigh.

(Oh, who am I kidding? How can he find this physically beautiful?)

I could almost hear him chiding me about how looks aren’t everything….

Frowning, I look down at my still growing breasts and sigh again.

(Geez...if only I were more developed like Mako-chan or the other girls...)

Is there anything I can do to make him want me again?

Suddenly overcome with emotion, I burst out crying.

My knees buckle as I fall onto the floor and sob.

"Mamo-chan...oh, Mamo-chan! I went through SO much, just to be with you..."

I cry even harder.

"And this is how you repay me?"

My voice cracks as I continue.

"What...happened to us? Why, don't you...love me anymore, Mamo-chan?"

Sensing something's up, Luna rushes into the bathroom.

"Usagi-chan, what's wrong?"

I'm too depressed to even care that she's with me.

"Luna...", I sob.

I hold her tight.

She sighs sadly, and rubs her fur against my neck.

"Luna...What...what should I do? About Mamo-chan and me..."

I could have sworn I saw her crying as well.

"Usagi-chan, I know it's been hard for you. But, you can't lose heart that Mamoru-san doesn't love you anymore."

I wipe some tears away. "Why not? How can I believe that when he claims he doesn't?"

She smiles.

"Usagi-chan, believe me. No matter how hard he tries to hide it...Mamoru-san does love you."

I hug her tightly.

"Arigatou, Luna. You're such a good friend."

Luna smiles and gently licks my cheek.

"I'll always be here for you, my Princess."

How many nights has it been that I awake, only to be crying?

Crying from that nightmare?

Crying at the thought of my Usa-ko, my Serenity, dying?

"Usa-ko...", I sob shakily.

I think back to how it was when we first met, and the time I almost killed her.

"I've done enough to hurt you in this life as it is..."

I break down, crying miserably again.

Yes, we're now technically back together, but for some reason, I'm still miserable.

Why in the world am I still having these nightmares?

And that voice...who IS that horrible person?

Without thinking, I start punching a nearby wall from anger.

I feel so fed up and I just need to release this tension somehow...

I rarely cry or even show my true emotions.

The only person I ever act normal around is Usa-ko...

Feeling that I've gotten the anger out of my system, I flop down on the couch and sigh miserably.

There's no way I'll be able to get back to sleep tonight.

I hear the doorbell ring.

Who could be coming here at 3:00 in the morning?

Much to my surprise, it's Usa-ko.

She looks like hell: her eyes red, her clothes all wrinkled, and her hair...

Her beautiful, sweet little dumplings are all out of place.

I sigh sadly and take her hand. "Usa-ko...what's wrong?"

Usagi holds me as a few tears fall down her cheek.

"Mamo-chan...these damn nightmares are driving me crazy!"

I embrace her more tightly, wanting to make her pain go away.

"I know what you mean, love. But it's okay. We're together now."

Sitting down on the couch, I tell Usa-ko about how I nearly demolished the wall near my bed.

Usagi frowns, clearly worried about the fact that something upset me enough to start getting violent.

Snuggling up against my chest, my blonde angel lets out a long, tired, breath.

"Oh, Mamo-chan...My poor baby...I wish you would have told me sooner about that nightmare..."

"No!" I break away from her embrace and protest.

"What...", she breathes.

I sigh and look away from her.

"Usa-ko...", I begin.

"There's NO way I could have told you."

"M...Mamo-chan, why not?"

I'm starting to get annoyed, but, I try to calm down for her sake.

"You would have gotten killed because you stayed with me...and I would have been alone again!"

She blinks out of shock and her eyes quiver, as if she's about to cry.

"Mamo-chan..."

I just KNEW that she would have stayed with me, if I told her.

And she knew it was the truth, as well.

I quietly whisper, my gaze at the floor.

"Usa-ko...I didn't want you to die."

Before I even realize it, we're kissing.

And at that moment, I don't care about anything else.

I break away for a moment.

My breathing is rapid.

"Usa-ko...Please know that I've always loved you and always will..."

I feel her warm tears against my neck...

"I know. Mamo-chan, I love you, too. I love you so much..."

She sobs rather loudly.

I rub her back to comfort her.

"Shhh, Usa-ko. It's okay. I'm here with you..."

She moans softly as I let my tongue caress hers...

I break away again, looking into her eyes.

Blue meets blue.

"Usa-ko, please...Stay with me tonight. Don't leave me alone."

She nods, putting her arms around my neck to draw me in closer.

We kiss for a while longer and fall asleep together cuddled up on the sofa.

It's now 1995, winter.

The battle with Neprehina and the Dead Moon has long passed.

A new battle had begun, one against Galaxia, a wicked woman that wants to control the Universe.

She attacked me, and I tried to stop her; I tried to fight her...

But I was just too weak and so I had to pay for it with my life.

I know that Usa-ko and the others will defeat that evil once and for all.

They have to...

It's a strange feeling, knowing that you are dead.

I'm surrounded by darkness, except a dim golden light from within my soul.

The Golden Crystal, my Star Seed...

Its dimness is proof that I wasn't strong enough.

Or else why could Galaxia have snatched the brightness, along with my life, away from me so easily?

If only I had had power...if only this power of mine would've awakened...

I suddenly feel a powerful and bright light.

This presence of calmness and love that I feel...

It can only belong to one person...

Realizing she must be fighting an enemy, probably Galaxia herself, with the Silver Crystal, I pray for her safety...

"Usa-ko...Usa-ko, I wish I could see you and help you..."

The white light washes over me, comforting me with its gentle presence.

I cry out her name, a terrible sound from the depths of my soul, in anguish.

"USA-KO!"

Feeling some tears slide down my cheeks, I gasp.

Looking at myself, now wearing my princely armor, I realize that I'm alive again!

The Silver Crystal has healed me!

And sure enough, my own crystal's light is bright again...

As I look straight ahead, the darkness seems to vanish, and the crystal’s piercing white light now surrounds me.

I see a redheaded girl with heart-shaped odango floating towards me.

"Who are you...?"

Smiling brightly, she holds out her hand.

"Chibi..."

I take her small hand into mine, feeling a bit hesitant.

The next thing I know, I've reappeared in front of Usa-ko!

"Usa-ko."

Eyes filled with surprise, I turn to see Mamo-chan holding Chibi-Chibi.

"This girl led me to you."

Tears start to form in my eyes

I'm so happy that he's really okay...

"Mamo-chan..."

He stares at me, lovingly.

"You did well, Usa-ko."

Not being able to take it anymore, I fly into Mamoru's arms.

"Mamo-chan!"

Holding her tight, I try to comfort her.

The poor girl...

Whatever happened in my absence must have been pure hell.

"It's alright.", I whisper.

"The fighting is over now."

She holds me tighter, not wanting to let go.

"Yeah."

From now on, we'll be together forever.

And this, my love, is something I swear to you from the depths of my heart.

Usa-ko...

We're never going to be apart again, never.

My darling, I promise you this.

Mamo-chan...

Feeling the same way, as the couple kissed, only one thought was on their mind.

…I love you...

THE END

Well, I FINALLY revised this, so what do you all think? By the way, I didn't realize I made the ending more from Mamoru's point of view until I went back and checked this. Hehe. Any who, yeah, I made some changes to this, but I hope you guys think it's for the better, plot wise...Drop me a line, ok? Feedback is a happy thing. ;-)Take care, all! SailorStarDust