Usagi, Vampire Slayer part 7
by Danielle
Nikita1041@aol.com

        Hiya, everybody!  I am terribly sorry about the lateness of this
chapter, but
Economics took over all my time last week.  So I beg your pardons for the
delay.
        Anyway, as always,  I wanna say thanks to Celest, Terra, Vidalark,
Athena,
Kit
Kat, Niltiac, chibi Kimoko, and SugarKaty9.  THANK YOU.    Also a special
thanks to
Cassima for her inspiring idea.  Smoochi Boochies! (Gotta love that movie
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Enjoy!
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        Ami sat at her computer, furiously typing.  She had accessed the
main tunnel
system of Scotland, and was currently doing a bio scan.  ~ Section
4.....nothing.   Section
5.....nothing.. ~  Suddenly, the screen began to flash wildly.  "Bingo!"
Ami
exclaimed
excitedly.  "Ready or not, lady, here we come."  Ami picked up the phone,
and
dialed
Usagi?s number.  "Usagi?......Guess what?...........yea, I found her for
you........OK, come
over in an hour.......OK, see you, bye."
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        Usagi hung up the phone, and ran into the livingroom.  "Mamoru!"
"What Usagi?"
        "Come on.  Get some shoes on, we are going to see Ami now.  She got
a lead on
the Queen."
"All right, Usagi.  Give me a minute, Kay?"  Mamoru said, reaching for his
shoes.  ~ So
much for a quiet evening. ~  Usagi and Mamoru exited the room, locking the
door behind
them, and heading toward the hotel garage.  Climbing into the green
Volkswagen, they
immediately set off towards Ami?s house.  The entire drive to Ami?s place
was
spent with
Usagi looking straight ahead, not saying anything, and Mamoru staring out
the
passenger
window, silent as well.  After a while, the house with blue shutters came
into
Usagi?s
view.
        "Mamoru?"
"Yeah?"
        "We?re here.  Ami will be glad to meet you."
"She figured out where the Queen was, right?"
        "Yeah."
"Then I will be glad to meet her too."  Mamoru replied, looking toward the
house in the
brief distance.
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        Knock, knock *  "Hello?"  Came a voice from inside the door.
        "Ami? Its me, Usagi."
"Oh, Usagi, come in."  Said a pretty and petite woman from the now open
door.
Ami
waved them inside, taking note of Mamoru?s presence.
"You must be Mamoru.  Pleased to meet you."  Ami said, sticking out her
hand,
he shook
it.  "Yeah, that would be me, Ami."  Usagi had already taken a seat, and
Mamoru came
and sat near her, both across from Ami.
        "So, Ami, what did you find?"  Usagi asked, eager to start.
"Well,"  Ami started, "Just below sector 6 of the tunnel system, I detected
the Queen and
her followers.  The sector has an easy access point from the subway system
at
sector 5."
"And that is where our entrance point will be?" Mamoru asked.
"Yeah, We enter from there, and make a short treck to sector 6.  My bio scan
tells me that
they are scattered all about sector 6, so we will have to be careful."
        "How big is sector 6?"
"It is approximately a mile in length, and half a mile wide.  Its a big
chunk
of terrain to
cover."
        "All right.  Do you guys feel up to a scouting mission tomorrow
morning?"
"Yeah, Usagi." Mamoru replied.
"Sure, Usagi."  Ami agreed.
        "Then it is all settled.  Now we can catch up, Ami, and you can more
properly
meet Mamoru."  Usagi said, relieved to have everything planned out.  "So,
Ami,
where are
Greg and Aya?"
"Greg is in Dublin at his office, and Aya is at school there as well."
        "Really? Wow, so how is she these days?"
"She is just like me when I was her age, except she is the social butterfly
I
never was."
        "Ami, we were always there for you, who needed those stuck up girls
anyway."
"I know, Usagi.  I was never alone, thanks to you and the girls, but just
deep
down I
always wanted to be popular."  Ami said, frowning thoughtfully.  Usagi
smiled
comfortingly at Ami, and asked "And how is Greg?s business coming along?"
"With the tips that you gave him, Usagi, his business has been booming.  He
has taken the
business to the top of its field."
        "Well, that?s great.  I am glad I was able to help him out, he
deserves to be
number
one."  Ami smiled at the compliment Usagi paid her husband, and then turned
to
Mamoru.
"So, Mamoru, tell me more about yourself."
        "Well," Mamoru started, "I am sure Usagi here told you the basics
about me.
I am
Usagi?s protector, as well as her companion.  I would do anything for her."
Usagi took
his hand in hers and squeezed it, smiling at him.
"So what is this I hear about you being betrothed to the Queen?"
        "Well, yes that is true.  I was promised to her since I was born,
but Usagi
will fight
for me.  I love her, and she loves me, and we will be together."
"This is the new reason that I must defeat the Queen, not that the first is
any less now."
Usagi stated.  Ami nodded, recognizing their love, as it was similar to the
one her and
Greg shared.  Usagi looked at her wrist watch, and noticed that they had
been
here for a
few hours.
        "Ami, Mamoru and I have to go, it?s getting late.  What time do you
want to
do
the scout tomorrow?"
"How about 10 a.m.?"
        "Is that OK, Mamoru?" At his nod, Usagi said "Yeah, we will be there
at 10."
With a wave of goodbye, they left Ami?s place and headed back into Glasgow,
toward
food and sleep.
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        When they arrived back at the hotel, Mamoru turned to Usagi and
asked, "Do
you
want to go out for dinner?"
        "If you don?t mind, I would love to."
"All right then, you go get dressed, and I will call down for a
recommendation."  Mamoru
said, ushering Usagi into the bedroom.  He got on the phone, and called
roomservice,
which recommended to him The Rose villa.  Mamoru hung up the phone, and told
Usagi
through the door to dress nicely but casually.  He went into his bathroom,
and
changed
into a black dress shirt and black slacks, giving him a dark but handsome
look.  He
brushed out his wavy black hair, making it shine in the bathroom light.
Finally satisfied
with his looks, he went into the livingroom to put on his socks and shoes.
As
he was
lacing up the last shoe, Usagi stepped out of the bedroom, her appearance
dazzling
Mamoru.  She wore a long, loose fitting, elegant black dress.  It had bell
cap
sleeves, and
a square neckline, and complimented her well.  Her hair had been done into a
half ponytail
that was braided, and fell well below her waist, creating a shimmering
waterfall of golden
hair.  Her feet were encased in a pair of flat black sling backs, and her
blue
eyes sparkled.
"You ready to go, Usagi?" Mamoru asked, still a little stunned at her
beauty.
        "Yes, lets go, Mamoru." Usagi said with a large smile, grabbing her
coat on
the
way out of the room.
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        They entered The Rose Villa a short time later, immediately being
shown to
their
seats.  Usagi looked around, and was immediately charmed with the beautiful
restaurant.
The roof had beams that supported it, and wrapped around the beams were
living
roses.
The roses had been made to curl around the beams from the original plant,
and
thrived on
the roof.  On the walls, garden scene murals were painted, giving the
impression of dining
in a garden on a spring day.  Mamoru was just as taken with the place as
Usagi, he too
marveled at the roses on the roof.  When their food had arrived, they ate in
a
comfortable
silence, unwilling to break the spell that the roses had cast on them.
After
dinner, they
went for a walk in the restaurants rose garden.  Usagi and Mamoru walked in
the
moonlight, admiring the beauty of the roses, until they finally settled on a
bench.  Usagi
sat, facing a rose bush and away from Mamoru, and Mamoru placed his arms
about
her
form, pulling her into him.  She leaned her head against his chest and
sighed.
        ~Mamoru, will we ever have a normal life? ~
~ I don?t know, Usagi.  Maybe, Maybe not. ~
        ~ Do you ever wish that you didn?t protect me? ~
~ Never.  I would never ever wish that, especially when talking about you. ~
Usagi
started to cry softly, and Mamoru held her tighter, giving her much needed
support.
        ~ Lets go home, Mamoru. I am tired. ~  Usagi thought to him.  Mamoru
nodded,
and they left the restaurant for the hotel.  As soon as they got into their
room, Usagi
changed into a night gown and climbed into bed, Mamoru joining her not long
after.
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        * Usagi?s Dream *
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        Usagi was standing in the middle of a lovely rose garden, the moon
shining on
her
form.  Her hair was done up in two ponytails, ending on top with two buns.
She wore a
short, elegant white dress with silver accents.  "Usagi......."  She heard a
voice calling her.
She turned around, but saw no one.  She started walking around the garden,
when she
heard it again.  "Usagi.........."  The voice seemed closer to her now, but
as
she turned
around, she still did not see anything.
"Usaaagi........"
Nothing.
"Usagi..........Usaagi......"
Still nothing.
"Usagi!"
Usagi felt a deep stabbing pain in her chest, and as she looked down, she
saw
the end of a
dagger sticking out of her chest, her life blood pouring out, staining her
white dress red.
With a cry of despair, she turned to face her attacker.  His midnight black
hair, rogue-ish
good looks and vibrant blue eyes were unmistakable.
"Mamoru!  But why....?"  Usagi asked as she slumped to the ground, dizzy
from
the blood
loss.
"Because, I hate you, Usagi.  How could you ever think that I would love
you?"
Mamoru
said with an evil laugh.  Usagi looked genuinely hurt, and laid flat on the
ground, waiting
for death to claim her.  Mamoru kicked her side, making her double over in
new
pain,
making the blood pour out faster.  Then Mamoru lifter her up by the neck,
and
tossed her
a few feet away, her body making a sick thud.  She opened her eyes, and as
his
face came
into view...........the dream faded out.
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        Usagi started awake, shivering and sweating all over.  She sat
straight up,
clutching her chest tightly.  Mamoru awoke at her sudden movements, and sat
up
to
embrace her.  She let herself be folded into his arms, and began to cry as
Mamoru stroked
her hair.  "What was the dream about, Usagi?"
        "It was awful, Mamoru.  I dreamt that I was in a beautiful and
serene meadow,
playing with some flowers.  Then suddenly I felt this pain in my chest, and
as
I looked
down, I found that you had stabbed me through the back.  You told me that
you
hated me,
and.........and......" Usagi broke off as the tears fell harder.
"Shhh, Usagi.  Everything is all right now.  I would never harm you, you
know
that."
Usagi was still unable to speak, but her crying did seem to slow down.
Mamoru
held her
gently, rocking her until all crying had stopped.  Mamoru gently eased them
both back
down to the bed, and they fell asleep holding each other.
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        Usagi and Mamoru arrived at the section 5 subway station at 10
o?clock
exactly.
Ami was there, waiting by the entrance, motioning them over.
        "Hey, Ames.  Ready to go?"
"Yep, all ready.  Lets go."  With that, they all headed down into the subway
station.
When they got to the platform, they walked to the very end, and proceeded to
carefully
walk down the narrow walk way that the tunnel afforded.  "Hey, Ami?"
        "Yeah Usagi?" Ami said in a low voice.
"Keep that UV light handy.  You most likely will need it." Usagi whispered.
Ami nodded
her head, and they continued on in silence.  About 50 feet ahead of them,
Usagi spotted
the Section 6 sign.  As they reached the sign, they discovered that the
tunnel
split into two
directions.  ~ Mamoru, take Ami down the left path, I?ll cover the right. ~
~ What about you? ~
        ~ I?ll be fine, besides, Ami needs more help here than I would. ~
~ I still don?t like it. ~
        ~ Look, if I get into any serious problems, I will contact you, all
right? ~
~ Fine.  Just be careful, OK? ~  Usagi nodded to Mamoru, who began to lead
Ami
down
the left path.  Usagi carefully made her way down the right.
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        * the left tunnel *
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        Mamoru kept the lead while they headed down the tunnel.  Mamoru set
up a
telepathic feeler with a distance of 10 feet around both him and Ami, so
they
would get a
warning before an attack.  They kept walking along the tunnel, not noticing
anything
unusual.  Suddenly, the tunnel started to softly glow a midnight blue color
and the walls of
the tunnel began to shake.
"Make a run for it, Ami!"  Mamoru yelled, pushing Ami back toward the main
tunnel.
Ami started to run as fast as she could, with Mamoru right behind her.  They
ran and ran
with the tunnel rapidly collapsing behind them.  Finally they reached the
main
tunnel,
turning only to see the last bit of the left tunnel sealed off.
"Lets go find Usagi."  Mamoru said as he started into the right tunnel.
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        * the right tunnel *
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        Usagi made her way down the right tunnel, switching on her vampiric
senses.
~
Well, at least I can thank "mother" for one thing. ~ Usagi thought bitterly
to
herself.
Usagi, when making use of her vampiric senses, changed drastically in
appearance.  Her
golden hair had changed into a vibrant mass of cool silver, with a single
streak of light blue
in front.  Her eyes had gone from her usual deep blue shade to a shocking
silver-blue mix,
giving her eyes a cold, piercing quality.  Her skin, however, was the only
thing that made
her even resemble a human, for it retained its natural peachy color.  She
was
now able to
see in the dark well,  her eyes now had nocturnal vision allowing her to
see.
She extended
her sensory perception around her, to check for hidden dangers as she
traveled
the tunnel.
~ Usagi! Wait up! ~  Usagi whirled around to see Mamoru and Ami running up
to
her.
        ~ What are you doing here?  I thought you were checking the left
tunnel? ~
~ We did, and were almost crushed in the attempt.  The tunnel collapsed with
us in it. ~
        ~ Are you all right? ~  Usagi thought to Mamoru.  Mamoru nodded, and
Usagi
looked relieved.  Ami looked confused.  Usagi gave her a look that said ?I
will explain
later?  Ami nodded, and they all continued down the path.  ~ Nice hair,
Usagi.
~  Mamoru
thought to her, causing her to blush.  ~ I?ll explain later. ~
" Why don?t you explain now, little bunny?"  Came a voice from down the
tunnel.
Suddenly, lights were turned on in the tunnel, and to her surprise, Usagi,
Mamoru, and
Ami were confronted with several half-breeds, and a full blood.
        "Who are you?"  Usagi asked the full blood.
"My name, little bunny, is Devial."  He said, bowing mockingly.
        "What right have you to address your superior in such a way?"  Usagi
asked,
assuming an imperative tone.  Devial looked at her, finally noticing her
change out of
human form.  He formed an apologetic expression on his face, and bowed
properly.  "I am
sorry, your highness.  Princess, forgive me."
        "We?ll see.  Now, Devial, what is all this?"  She said, motioning to
all the
half
breeds.
"Well, princess, they were here to stop you and your...erm....guests.  I
suppose they are
unnecessary now, due to your reclaiming of your title."
        "I have come to do no such thing!  I came to speak with my mother.
I demand
to
see her."  Usagi said, her eyes flashing wildly.
"I?m afraid not, your "highness"." Devial said, as the vampires began to
advance.
~ Get ready to fight, Mamoru.  Make sure Ami has her UV light with her.  It
will protect
her until one of us can. ~
        A vampire lunged at Usagi, stopping cold as her head was ripped
clean off.
Usagi
brushed off her hand as two more came at her.  Thinking quickly, Usagi threw
a
silver
stake at the first one, and used her silver dagger to behead the second.
Both
died
instantly.  Mamoru lunged at one vampire, staking it before it could react.
One by one,
the vampires died by Usagi and Mamoru?s hands.
"Ahhhhh!!!!"  Ami screamed.  Ami had been stabbed in her midsection by
Devial.
Laughing as she dropped to the ground, moaning in pain, he waved goodbye and
vanished.  "Ami!"  Usagi said, rushing to her fallen friend.  "Ami!"
"I?m all.......right......"  Ami  said as she passed out from the pain.
        " Mamoru, we need to get her out of here."
"Leave that to me, Usagi.  You just take my hand, and hold hers with your
other one."
Mamoru closed his eyes, and all three of them began to glow a dark blue
color.
After a
minute, they were all back in Ami?s house.  Usagi immediately got up and ran
to get
bandages for Ami?s wound.  Mamoru dropped into a chair, exhausted.
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        Ami stirred slowly from her sleep.  Slowly she opened her eyes, and
tried to
sit up.
She felt a hand push her back down, and then she only felt the pain.
        "Ami, drink this."  Usagi said, slowly tipping a glass to Ami?s
lips.
"Ugggh....that tastes awful."  Ami said, making a face.  Usagi laughed,
patting Ami?s
head.
        "Well, at least I know you will be all right.  You had me worried
there,
Ami."
Usagi said, smiling faintly.
"Usagi?"
        "Yeah, Ami?"
"Why do you look like that?"  Ami said, referring to Usagi?s vampire
appearance.
        "Well, I needed my "powers" in the tunnel.  They allowed me to see
in the
dark,
and to fight as well as I did."  Usagi said, looking away from Ami.
"Usagi?"
        "Yeah?"
"Is she gone?"
        "Yeah, she?s gone.  She went to the United States, to California."
"Do you want me to come with you two?"
        "No, no Ami.  You?ve done enough for us already.  Besides, I have a
friend in
California already.  She can help us from here."
"I want you to have something though, Usagi.  Go to that square box on my
dresser, and
bring it here."  Usagi retrieved the box, and Ami took it, opening it to
reveal a perfect
sapphire crystal.  "I know I always told you that I didn?t have one of
these,
but now that I
know what it is for, I want you to have mine."  Ami handed it to Usagi, who
took it, and
placed it in her special pouch, along with Rei?s ruby crystal.
        "I called Greg, and he will be here in 2 hours.  He is taking a
vacation for
once."
Usagi said, immediately perking Ami up.
"Does that mean you are leaving?"
        "Yeah, I already booked our flight for tonight, at 9 p.m..  That
way, we can
wait
for Greg to get here, and have enough time to pack."
"Where is Mamoru?"
        "Sleeping.  That teleport trick he pulled really drained him.  He is
sleeping
on the
couch in the living room."
"I am going to miss you so much when you go, Usagi.  I don?t know if
I?ll........."
        "Don?t say that, Ami.  I will not be defeated, and when I win, I
will come
back and
visit you.  Don?t even worry about me, you just concentrate on getting
better,
and let me
worry about the fighting.  Now you need to get some sleep, and when you wake
up, Greg
will be here, and I won?t."
"Usagi..."
        "See ya, Ami.  Now rest."  Usagi said, exiting the room, and closing
the door
behind herself.
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        "I hope I did the right thing, Mamoru."  Usagi said, as they boarded
the
plane to
California.  Usagi was now back to her normal appearance, and was quite
worried about
Ami.
"She understands, Usagi.  She knows what you have to do, and understands it.
I?m sure
you can make it up to her later."
        "You know, you?re right, Mamoru.  I can make it up to her later."
"Exactly."
        "But for right now, I am going to take a nap!"  Usagi said,
snuggling into
Mamoru, and drifting off to sleep.
~ Some things never change, do they? ~  Mamoru thought to himself as he
opened
up his
book and began to read.
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        Hiya again!  So what did you all think?  You can tell me at
Nikita1041@aol.com.

Smoochi Boochies!  ( Jay and Silent Bob rock!)
Danielle