The Realization
Part 6
Written by Aria Chiba
PG-13
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Authors Note: This story deals with Usagi and Mamoru getting back
together and a dip in the story line with new powers and such. This is
the "realization" of the Senshi's true identity.
No, i don't own Sailor Moon. So, please don't sue me!
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"I wonder when Luna will get back with news of Rei," Usagi murmered,
snuggling into Mamoru's lap. Luna had gone to see if they could do
*anything* for her beside just wait. So while they waited for her to
return, they sat out on a wicker love seat under the gentle beams
of the moon.
Mamoru looked down lovingly at his sweet tenshi. Her fair skin seemed
to glow under the moon, her bright blue eyes gently closing as a gentle
wind blew across the lake. 'How could I have ever pushed her away for
so long?' "You know Luna," he murmered back, "if everything's the same,
sh'll probally go and explore the area a bit."
Usagi's eyes fluttered open, gazing into Mamour's dark eyes. Running a
hand through his dark ebony hair, she asked, "Would you like to take a
walk on the beach?"
I'd love to," he said as Usagi stood up. He rose to his feet and slipped
his hand into hers. They walked slowly down to the beach, enjoying the
quiet. As they reached the lake, usagi slipped off a sandle and dipped
her foot in the water. "It's so warm," she laughed, splashing a bit.
Then wickedly, she quickly bent down, scooped some water into her hands
and splash it into Mamoru's face.
"Why you little, " he sputtered as Usagi darted over to what appeared to
be a forest. He easily caught up with her as she reached the edge,
pulled her into his arms, and began to tickle her. She cried for mercy,
but he relentlessly continued. She tried to kick him, but all she managed
to do was slam her unprotected foot into a rock. "OUCH!" she yelped,
causing Mamoru to immediatly stop. "Usa-ko, are you ok?" he asked worridly.
"My sandle's still by the beach," she answered, as he bent down to check
out her foot. She gasped inwardly as he carefully examined where the area,
but not from pain. 'How in the world can I get so excited from him just
touching my foot?'
"It seems to be fine, I'll go get your sandle," he said glancing back up
at her. He started as he saw how wide her eyes had become. 'Sometimes I
forget how innocent she is.' He gently tapped his finger on her nose,
and went to go fetch her sandle.
'Man, how did I ever live without him. I feel so alive.' She craned her
neck to look around. About 10 feet away was a path going into the forest.
There was something about it, something was drawing her to it, as if it
was calling out to her.
"Mamo-chan, did you see that path before?" she asked as he retuned with
her sandle.
"I don't recall seeing it," he answered, kneeling down and slipping it
back on her foot. "You want to go check it out?"
"Hai! Let's go! Uf!" she cried, slipping on the loose dirt. She gave a
little pout, then glanced up at him with bright eyes and offered him
her hand to lift her up. He gently pulled her up into his embrace,
holding her tightly. She smiled and laid her head on his chest.
"Never change Usa-ko, never change," he murmmered into her ear. She
looked up at him with her irresitable bright eyes, then they fluttered
shut as he tilted her head back, and lowered his head, but stopped a
breath away, teasing her. She stood up on her tiptoes, quickly ending his
game. Time stood still as they pationatly kissed. But suddenly, she felt
herself being pulled again, to the path. Since it runied the moment, she
broke off.
"Trying to distract me, are you Mamo-chan? Not that i mind or anything,
but it just keeps calling!" she whispered. She swivled her headaround
to look at the path again. This time, a faint soft light seemed to be
eminating from it. "Look!" she cried in amazement.
Mamoru sadly took his eyes off her face and looked over to the path.
"What the heck?" he said, releasing Usagi from his hold.
"C'mon, we *have* to check it out!" Usagi cried, pulling his hand as she
took off to the path. He just as eagerly followed her. As they entered,
everything became silent and serene. 'something about this seems so...
familiar' Mamoru thought, watching Usagi as she quietly pulled him along.
After a short while, the path hit a clearing, and in the center was a
beautiful fountain. The only sound was the water, as it gently shot out
of the hand of a beautiful maiden in the arms of a soldier.
"Wait a moment... they look like," Usagi murmmered, walking quietly up
to the fountain. "...us," Mamoru finished, walking up along side her.
"A love that was, and always will be, the greatest destined love," came
a soft voice from behind them. They whirled around and found Minako
standing behind them. She smiled at their surprise, and picked up the
edge of her pale orange dress as she came up to their side. She was
beautiful, her yellow hair flowing down to her knees, in a half braid.
"Minako, wow," Usagi murmmered, then broke out in a huge smile. "So did
you find the boy of your dreams yet?"
She laughed merrily, and nodded. "Yup, and i'm expecting in 7 months."
"WOW! Oh my gosh, this is soo great! Who is he? Is Makoto and Ami married
as well? How is Rei, has she had her kids yet? What's with this fountain?"
She rambled off, grabbing her hand excitedly.
Shaking her head, Minako answered," I can't tell you who he is, I wouldn't
want you to give off any indication to me of him in the past, and yes,
Ami and Makoto are both married. Be sure not to tell Rei or anyone of Chad.
Also, Rei is still in labor. Now, back to the fountain, there's something
I have to tell you about it."
"Why is it of us?" Mamoru asked.
"It is an artifact back from the Silver Millenium. It was somehow preserved.
It's going to be a gift for the Queen and King's anniversity."
"Wow. that's so neat!" Usagi said, giving it a critical look.
"I want to ask you to do something that will be hopefully both benificial
to you both and me. There is something special about it, but i'm not sure
what. I can send you back to the time when whatever it is about it is
activated, will you do that for me, so we can find out what it is?"
"YOU CAN DO THAT? Of course we will, won't we Mamo-chan? Please say yes
Mamo-chan!" Usagi asked, hanging on to his arm. He nodded. "Alright! So
how do you do that?"
"Sit down on the fountain, and hold each other's hand. Good now, " she
said, producing a crystal from a space pocket, "just close your eyes.
Venus Love Replay!" A soft wind picked up and suddenly Usagi found herself
wrapped in Mamoru's arms. She was in her Princess dress, and Mamoru in
his armor. She tried to say something or move, but she couldn't. Suddenly,
she found herself speaking.
"Endymion, you can not leave me. Please, do not go, my love."
Endymion spoke, "You know I must. I must go protect you and your
people."
"But i will be so lonely. Can't you stay a moment longer?" 'Geez, when
did i start sounding so proper. It so weird, why can i only observe?
Man, he's soooo cute in his uniform.'
"Serenity, we must be brave. It is the only way we can survive," 'this
must be before i left to fight Queen Beyrl' Mamoru thought. He dropped
his arms and looked sadly at his princess. She stood there, her wrapping
her arms around her. She looked up to the fountain by which they were
standing. "The secret of the fountain, the love that will never waver.
I will not stop you from your duty, my love. But, if, Beyrl does prevail,
we must leave something behind that will be preserved. I've been thinking
about what mother said. How we can store a part of ourselves inside the
statue." She lay out her hand, and a tiny soft glow eminated on it. "A
small part of me, however insignificant now, it will grow as it remains
in your embrace." She willed the power to move to the chest of her in the
statue, where her heart was.
"I as well will leave behind a piece of my power," he said, holding out
his hand and a small soft glow appeared on his hand. "As it remains near
my love, it will grow. Someday, we *will* return, and this remembrance
of our love will fill us." He willed the power to move to his statue's
chest, where his heart was.
"Now we will be together forever," she murmmered, smiling up to him.
"Go now, fight and know I will be forever in your arms, and after you've
won, return to me." He leaned down and lightly kissed her. And as he was
leaving he heard his voice on the wind. "I love you, my princess."
"I love you, my prince." she whispered, falling to her knees in tears.
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