Title: True Love Author: Goddess of the Holy Destiny Rating: PG Hitokiri-chan@dangerous-minds.com Konichiwa minna-san. This fan fic is based on a poem I got from my friend. I'm not sure who the author is though, but it's a lovely poem. This is my first time to write a fan fic so any comment, suggestions, flames, ect mail them to me. Disclaimer Okay, I don't own Sailor Moon or any of the characters they are owned by Naoko Takeuchi and other people and I'm merely borrowing them for entertainment purposes so don't sue me. ~*~*True love*~*~ In the heavens A particular Goddess, who goes by the name of Venus was lying on her bed of flowers and locked her gaze on a certain couple who she had been eyeing since then. "Awww, thy look so cute together." Commented Venus, her voice, a mixture of envy and satisfaction. Venus had long golden hair, which flowed, to the ground. She had perfect complexion, flesh colored skin, perfect figure and red full lips. She wore an almost golden colored spaghetti strapped dress, backless and a red thin silk scarf on her neck. Suddenly, a knock came from the door. Venus got up and hurried to the door. She gently opened it and she saw her friend, Aphrodite. (A.N: I mixed the Greek and roman Gods and Goddess. ~_^) "Venus darling, what are you doing here locking yourself up in your room?" Inquired Aphrodite as she walked inside Venus' room. Aphrodite was taller than Venus a couple of inches. Venus was slimmer than her and she had her hair braided and twisted to give her the crown effect. She wore a white strapless gown with matching white scarf on each hand which was placed on each middle finger. She had black hair and a fair complexion and like Venus she had red lips.(A.N: I'm not really sure how these Goddesses look like so not of them I'm basing them on our previous school play entitled "Cupid and Psyche, but some of the description were not based there, I only pictured what a Goddess would look like, okay?) Venus tried desperately to keep Aphrodite away from the pool of water located three feet from her bed of Roses. All attempts failed for Venus because no matter what Aphrodite still noticed the pool. "Venus, have you been looking at the couple again?" She asked the innocent looking Venus. "Well, you see Aphrodite..." But before she could continue she heard the same comment she said a while ago. "They look so cute." And now both Goddesses were laying eyes on the couple. Tokyo, Japan A couple was walking hand-in-hand in the park. The moon was hanging above the sky and glittered together with the stars and the wind passed slowly making the plants sway gracefully. "Mamo-chan." Usagi whispered, but loud enough for Mamoru to hear her. Mamoru spun around to face Usagi who stared at the heavens. "What's wrong Usako?" He asked, half amused. Usagi stared at Mamoru then pointed at the sky. "I can't help but feel as if we were being watched by the Gods Mamo-chan." She stated. He chucked then wrapped his arms around her slender waist. "Daijoubu Usako." He said as he stared in her ocean blue eyes. Doubt written all over her serene face. "Demo..." But before she could continue Mamoru cut her off. "They just envy us because I have you and they don't." Usagi blushed slightly then laid back in his arms, but then she realized it was dinner so they went to his car and dined in their favorite restaurant. Inside the restaurant they were seated near the window that over looked the ocean. After dinner, champagne was placed in their table together with two wine glass. Suddenly a waiter came and placed their desert. Mamoru and Usagi ate their desert slowly, none of them was in a hurry, especially Usagi, who didn't want the desert to finish her soon. Everything was fine until..."Ouch." Mamoru leaned closer to the table and asked, "Doushitano?" Usagi slowly took the object out of her mouth...with manners (AN: I don't like the klutzy Usagi so...you get me. Hehehehe) and slowly brushed the food particles away from the object and it revealed a Gold ring with a Crescent shaped diamond and inside the ring was engraved "Together Forever." "M-Mamo-chan...." Usagi began to say. Her voice trembled with happiness and uncertainty. Mamoru stood up and walked towards Usagi. As soon as he got to Usagi's side he knelt on one foot and held her hand. "Usako....We have been together even before we know it and heaven knows that we belong together. I'm humbly asking you if you would do me the great honors of becoming my wife?" He spoke with sincerity that it almost made Usagi cry and surely enough, she did. She knelt down beside Mamoru and exclaimed, "Hai. Even if you ask me million times." The people who were at the restaurant who heard the recent engagement of the couple cheered and clapped. Mamoru stood up and as a cue for Usagi so did she. He slipped the ring on her fourth finger and looked at her ocean blue eyes that mesmerized him. *Soon, you'll be mine forever Usako." He thought joyfully as they held each other's hand. Back in the heavens "Oohhhhh! That was sooooo cute!" Exclaimed the over joy Venus as she jumped up and down the room. Aphrodite still had her gaze on the couple; love struck was the word to describe her now. "Sigh. How I envy these earthlings." She said. She held a rose and smelled its sweet scent and threw it up in the air. "I'm soooo happy for the couple!" Shouted Venus as she pranced around. Suddenly a God entered the room without even knocking. "Ladies, please keep it down." He begged as he eyed the prancing Venus. When Venus saw him she hurried towards him then pulled him to where Aphrodite lay. The god was about 3 years older than Aphrodite and Venus. He had waist length blue hair which was neatly tied behind. He was 5 inches taller than Aphrodite and was not as well built as the other Gods but he had a serene feature which makes him attractive. "Look, you won't be able to keep down or be love struck when you watch this couple." At Venus' words the God became quite curious as to what would make Venus be at her current state, so he to watched the couple from the pool. The Next day Usagi awoke from the sound of her alarm clock. She blinked a couple of times in order for her eyes to shift from darkness to brightness. She got up then shut her alarm clock. She did a couple of stretches then remembered last night's happening. She gasped then looked at her finger. *It wasn't a dream after all. It was true. I'm officially engaged to Mamoru!* She realized then she jumped up and down but stopped when she remembered that she might wake her brother and father up since she got up earlier now than them. She went down stairs and headed for the dinning table and grabbed a toast. Ikuko appeared from behind the kitchen with a wet plate and a towel in her hand. "Leaving so soon Usa-chan?" Usagi nodded then headed to her mother for a kiss before leaving. "Usa-chan, don't forget to be careful." Reminded Ikuko. Usagi waved her hand as a sign that she was leaving. Her ring caught some of the sun's rays, which caused it to shine and that didn't go un noticed by Ikuko, but she didn't ask any questions. At the Hospital Mamoru arrived at the Hospital with time to spare. He went inside the hospital and was greeted by the passing doctors and nurse. He headed for the locker room. he got his white coat from his locker and stepped out. he was humming a song when a nurse tapped him on the shoulder. he spun around to face the nurse. "Konichiwa." Mamoru greeted with a smile. "You're certainly in a good mood today Chiba-san. Anyway, here's your patient's record. You'll be glad to know that she's recovering faster than expected." The nurse informed with a smile. She bowed slightly then went to the nurse's station. He watched the retreating figure of the nurse before moving on to see his patient. That afternoon Usagi opened the doors to the hospital and happily walked across the hall. She caught the attention of most of the male doctors, but they all knew that she belonged to someone else. She went to the information booth and there greeted a nurse she knew. "Ohayo. Where is Mamoru anyway?" Usagi asked glancing at the hospital. The nurse looked up and saw Usagi. She smiled at her before giving her the information. "He's at the cafeteria Usagi-chan. He told me to tell you that he'll be waiting for you." Informed the nurse as she saw Usagi smile and thank her before retreating. "Sigh. How I envy Mamoru-san and Usagi-chan. I wish my life was as happy as theirs." Inside the cafeteria Usagi began to search Mamoru inside the cafeteria and saw him drinking at the last table. She smiled then ran to his side. "Konichiwa." Mamoru looked up and saw his smiling princess. She was happy, as usual and was full of energy. "Ohayo Usako. It took you long enough." Usagi smirked then replied, "Well Mamo-chan, the reason I was late was because I had to help with the preparations for the fair, and the teacher wouldn't let me go, luckily my friend told me that he'll pitch in for me." Mamoru's eyes narrowed when she mentioned the word 'him' and Usagi seemed to notice this. She giggled and tried hiding the fact that Mamoru got out his protective side again. "Mamo-chan, honestly, he's just my friend and besides he already has a girlfriend." Mamoru sipped his tea then stood up. "Thought of any plan on how to tell your parents Usako?" He asked trying to change the subject. "Yeah. First we invite my parents and the girls....so that my dad can't react that bad since in front of public. We go ahead to the restaurant, then when everyone's settled we tell them. Is that okay?" Mamoru nodded then he placed his arm on her waist then walked away. Everyone inside the cafe looked at them with smiled on their faces. Back at the God's lair "Oooooh I hope her plan works." Squealed the God that recently joined them who somehow became engrossed with the couple. Venus sighed as her eyes still locked on the pool. "I hope that the guy doesn't get b-b-qed or fried by the father. You know how protective fathers can be." Aphrodite explains. as she waved her hand. Venus got up and stood beside Aphrodite. She placed her hand in her shoulder and slightly leaned on Aphrodite. "My dear beloved Aphrodite, we are both mothers, so we probably know what the mother will do, right? Mothers are the balancing factors of the household....well....most of the time anyway." Venus tells the full-eared Aphrodite. Aphrodite nods at Venus then looks back at the couple again. The other God who was with them earlier stepped out for something to eat, finally he returns with food enough to feed an army. "Want some Ladies?" He inquired but before he knew it Venus got hold of the other half and was eating it beside the pool. "Honestly Venus, you eat too much. You're like a pig. You should be like me, I have self control and look what it does to me." Aphrodite spins around Venus and flips her hand where her neck where her hair would've been if it were down. Venus smirked then gave out a slight giggle. "If that's what self-control is going to do to me...make me fat then I'd rather forget it." Venus teased Aphrodite. Aphrodite was not quite pleased and huffed her way to the bed of flowers. Back in Japan It was already time for him to see Usagi's parents once again. The last time he saw Usagi's parents was the time he almost had his head off thanks to Usagi's father. Usagi saw how nervous he was and tried calming him down, but he kept telling her he was okay. *A fine liar you are Mamo-chan.* She thought. She saw her friends walk in together with the outer senshis. It took quite some time before her parents arrived. Usagi stood up and greeted them while the others stood up and bowed, as for Mamoru he did the same. "Ohayo Usa-chan. Gomen that we were a little late we had to take care of some business." Apologized Ikuko. Usagi smiled then lead her parents to their chair. Ikuko seemed Somehow pleased, but Kenji, he husband was not at all in anyway pleased. They ordered dinner and ate with a light conversation about the time when Usagi was still little, this didn't please her at all. She thought that it was about time, and so did Mamoru when he found out that Kenji was in a more pleasant mood. "Uh...minna, can you all hold on a minute?" Everyone stopped giggling and laughing and turned their attention to the couple. Mamoru gulped before speaking his words, Usagi tightened her grip on his hands, telling him he can do it. "I...I...well...I have asked Usagi's hand in marriage..." Mamoru finally said. Most of them was not at all that surprised, especially Ikoku and the senshis, but the one surprised was Usagi's father, Kenji. "WHAT?" He screamed out loud enough for everyone to hear. Ikoku pulled his coat and pointed at the staring people. Kenji apologized rather embarrassed then sat down, arms crossed. Most of them congratulated them and thought it was about time. They hugged and gave her their most heartfelt happiness for her while Mamoru received pats on his back. "Usagi." Kenji began. At the sound of his voice everyone took their seats and settled down. "Usagi, is what this young man saying true?" Usagi nod her head but lowered her head afterwards. Kenji stood up and head to Usagi and Mamoru's side. Mamoru almost took a step backward for fear, but he felt Usagi's father place his hands on Usagi's shoulders. He smiled at his daughter. He didn't realize that she was already this old and grown-up, and for the first time he saw his wife in Usagi, both beauty and attitude. "Usagi, I realize that you brought us here not just to announce your engagement to Chiba- san, but also to ask for our blessing as well, am I right?" he asked calmly while staring into Usagi. "Hai." Was all she could say. "Then....you have our blessing Usagi, Chiba, Mamoru." Everyone almost stared in shock at Usagi's father. Who knew that it was going to be that easy? For Kenji he didn't hesitate because he knew that this young man was destined to love Usagi and there was nothing he could do to stop both of them. He also remembered the time that he asked Ikoku's father for her hand in marriage and he knew how hard it was and he knew what Mamoru went through. Everyone almost partied at the restaurant while Usagi and Mamoru finally breathed easier. Mamoru stepped forward to thank Usagi's parents. "Arigatou gozaimasu Tsukino-san." He bowed before them as a sigh of his respect. Ikoku tilted Mamoru's head and said, "Welcome to our family Mamoru. You can call me mother Mamoru." Ikoku said with love for the young man. "That goes with me Mamoru, welcome. Please take care of Usagi-chan, she is the only daughter we have." Kenji almost pleaded. "That I will do and will try not to fail sir." Mamoru promised, placing a hand in Usagi's shoulder. Kenji smiled at the sight of the couple. "Call me father Mamoru." Kenji said. Mamoru's eyes widened at Kenji's statement. Father, a word he was almost not familiar with. His parents, he never remembered a single time he called his parents father and mother, but now the Tsukinos will be taking their place, this was something he was rather not accustomed to. Ikoku gave Mamoru a warm embrace, welcoming him to the family. Tears almost flowed, but he tried hard to suppress it. Back at the Gods "Aaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! Kawaiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Screamed the three Gods. They can't believe what they had seen. Venus threw herself on the flowers while Aphrodite still acted like a child who received a candy. Venus got up and joined the rejoicing Gods. "I told you everything will work out fine." Venus said bit arrogant. She smiled widely at her victory. They formed a circle and began moving around and making party noises, until.... "My goodness! What is all this nonsense?" Asked a God who was with a goddess. The God was tall and well built. he had brown hair and tan skin. The goddess however was rather feminine looking and looked shorter than Venus. She had light brown skin and wavy red hair which was knee length. She wore a simple red gown to match her hair. She had a ribbon tied on both wrist. The goddess giggled slightly at the God's reaction. "I think they're watching some interesting mortal, am I right ladies....and gentle man?" She asked walking towards to the God and Goddesses. The three nodded their heads. The young Goddess saw the couple from where she was standing. "I have also been eyeing this couple for quite some time now." Confessed the young Goddess. Everyone smiled at her because she wasn't really open to most of the Gods and Goddess. "How are they doing?" She inquired while looking down from the pool. "THEY'RE ALREADY ENGAGED!!!!!!!" Screamed Venus who screamed on top of her lungs. Loud enough for everyone to go deaf. "Venus, I think I'm already deaf thanks to you." Aphrodite said trying to see if she was really deaf. Venus gave a apologetic smile to Aphrodite. The young Goddess smiled widely at the note of Venus of the couple being engaged. "I'm so happy for them. I thought they wouldn't be married since they broke up last time." Informed the young Goddess. Everyone looked at her bewildered at her recent information. "W-what do you mean they broke up?" Asked the amazed Aphrodite who tried to speak straight. She couldn't believe that a couple as loving as this could've broken up. "Well..." Began the goddess as she placed fist on her chest and tried thinking of a way to somehow explain the happening. "Well, Mamoru-kun had this dream that he was the one who would cause Usagi-chan's death, The dream had been going on for at least a week. He thought that dream wasn't true or it was just a creation of his fear for Usagi-chan, but then a voice told him that he had to stay away from Usagi-chan because he brings her danger, so he broke up with her in order to protect her, but he never told her why. Usagi-chan didn't believe him and was persistent in having him back. When they visited the future, Neo King Endymion told Mamoru-kun that the dream was only to test his faith in love for the princess, so they're finally back together." Everyone listened intently to the young Goddess and when she was done they began to ooohh and ahhh. Venus and had a satisfied smile on her face. "Well, at least they're together again and will finally be married." Everyone nodded in agreed to her statement. In Japan, the next day, at the Hino temple "Okay, so you guys know your duties?" Usagi asked as she looked at her friends. "Hai. The five of us will be the bride's maid." They all said in unison and suddenly burst out laughing. "Haruka and I will be the ones to place the veil." Michiru said as she stood beside Haruka's side. Haruka was suppose to be one of the bride's maids, but she didn't want to wear a dress and they all knew that she wasn't going to wear a dress no matter what you say or do, so they decided to make her and Michiru the ones to place the veil over the couple. "I and Chad will be the one to place to chord." Rei said as she took a step forward and glanced at Usagi. Usagi nodded and checked her list. Usagi sighed and leaned back. *Finally, it's done* She thought to herself. The stood up. Everyone stared at her as she walked a little and stretched her body. "Hey, Usagi-chan!" Makoto called out. Usagi spun around to face her. "Nani Mako-chan?" "Well, since you're going to get married in about 8 months why don't we have a bridal shower a month before you get married?" Suggested Makoto. Everyone seemed to think that it was a perfect plan. "Yeah Usa-chan. Let's have a bridal shower!" Exclaimed Minako. Usagi was somehow confused on how to answer the suggestion, but finally she agreed. At Motoki's house that evening "Omedetou Mamoru-kun." Congratulated Motoki as he gave Mamoru a rather hard pat on his back. He called his friends in College to announce his engagement to Usagi, his blond princess. Most of his friends didn't believe him at first, but as Motoki gradually explained it they were able to believe him. "I can't believe it Mamoru, you're going to get married 8 months from now. Who would've? thought that your worst enemy in the morning turns out to be your fiancé?" One of his friends from behind him asked. Mamoru shrugged since he wasn't quiet sure on how he would answer that question. They were talking on how Mamoru got Usagi's father to give them his blessing. "So, Mamoru-kun, just how did you get Usagi's otoh-san to give you guys his blessing?" Inquired another one of his friends. Mamoru couldn't really recall the happenings, but all he could say was... "Thanks to Usako, I think her father realized that Usako has grown and her mind can't be changed and that she's very stubborn when it comes to her descriptions." Everyone smiled at his explanation. "So....we guys get to attend Mamoru-kun's wedding. By the way, who's the Maid of honor? Mamoru-kun?" Asked Motoki. Mamoru looked up the ceiling and began recalling which of the senshis were the bride's Maid, but he remembered that none of them were the maid of Honor, then a certain person entered his mind and he guessed that Usagi would make her the Maid of Honor. "I'm not really sure though, but I have a hunch that Usako will make Naru her Maid of Honor, although she didn't tell us yet though." Mamoru replied. "So.....let's throw Mamoru a bachelor party!!!!!!!" Exclaimed one of his friends. Mamoru wasn't all into the idea because the way he pictured bachelor parties is where the guys get girls and they have fun, but he wasn't sure why they would invite women, probably the last time that the bachelor could look at another woman, but for Mamoru he didn't want to look at another woman, he wouldn't even miss looking at another woman because he only had eyes for his moon princess. "Um...guys, I'm not really all into this idea of a bachelor party." Mamoru stated. The other guys at first couldn't figure out why, but then they got the picture. "Don't worry Mamoru, we won't have the traditional Bachelor party, all we will do is get ourselves drunk. Hahahahahah!" Mamoru couldn't help but smile and thank them for understanding him. He remembered that they still didn't have any date set for the party. "Hey guys, when are we going to have this party anyway?" He asked, trying to get through his friends awful loud voices. One of them managed to hear him though. "Hey guys, Mamoru-kun is asking when they party will be!" Screamed his friend who had a louder voice than Mamoru's and finally he was able to get their attention. Everyone spun around and realized the question, they had no date in mind. "Um....why don't we have it a month before you get married." Suggested one of them. Mamoru thought it was perfect since Usagi was going to have a bridal shower on the same month. "Hai. I think that date is fine." Agreed Mamoru. One month before the wedding "Sayonara Usagi-chan!" The sales clerk said as she waved at the retreating figure of Usagi. Usagi went to the groceries to get food for their house. She volunteered to go get the food since she was somehow bored just staying in the house. She was quite restless since it was almost time for her bridal shower. She couldn't quite see her way since she had many things to carry. She was doing well until she bumped into someone. "Aaaaaaa!" She screamed as she dropped her groceries. She bent down to pick up what she could salvage. She muttered apologies to the person she bumped until she realized who that person was. "Daijoubu desu ka Usako?" The young man's voice was deep and smooth. Usagi looked up and saw her fiancé smiling while picking up her groceries which were now on the floor. "Hey, you seem to be carrying a lot, want me to help you?" Usagi nodded and didn't argue and accepted his offer. They walked over to Usagi's house. "Arigatou Mamo-chan. Come in, I'm sure my father and mother would like to see you once again." Invited Usagi as she opened the door leading to the house. Mamoru wasn't quite sure since he thought that Usagi's father was only showing compassion and love for him when they were in the restaurant because they were in public, he feared that the moment he would enter the room Usagi's father would reveal a shot gun and shoot him. As if reading his mind she said, "Daijoubu Mamo-chan. My father won't kill you, you know that don't you?" Mamoru nodded then went inside with her. "I'm home." Usagi proclaimed while leaving her shoes. Ikoku was the first one to greet them. "Welcome back Usa-chan, and Mamoru-kun." Greeted Ikoku with a warm smile. "I have Pecan pie Usagi-chan, Mamoru-kun, you might want to eat some." Invited Ikoku. At the sound of the word Pecan Usagi rushed to the table and sat down. Ikoku laughed at Usagi. *Some things never change. * She thought as she went to the table leaving Mamoru. Suddenly Kenji went down and saw Mamoru. He stopped and stared at him. He couldn't speak even if he wanted to. He thought behind Kenji was a gun, but instead he gave him a Fatherly smile. "Konichiwa Mamoru-kun." He began. Mamoru couldn't believe it, he was actually greeted by Kenji and happiness was also heard from him tone. "My wife has Pecan pie, please join us." He said motioning him to sit beside where Usagi was. They ate and had a light conversation., the conversation went on, until... "Aaaaaaa!!!!!!!! Look at the time." Usagi said frantically. Everyone stared at her and almost panicked. "What's wrong Usako?" Mamoru asked concerned. "I'm late for my bridal shower. Rei will kill me." He said as she got her coat and dashed off. Everyone was left bewildered and speechless. At the Hino shrine "Usagi-chan's late again." Complained Rei as she firmly placed her foot on the ground. Mako gave out a heavy sigh. He knew there was still a part of he klutzy side that might never go away, suddenly comes the bride-to-be, running. "Gomen. I know I'm late." She said. Everyone gave out sly smiles at her. "Hey guys, I don't want to spend Usagi-chan's bridal shower listening to her explanations. Let's go." Said the impatient Minako. "Let's have fun." Ami said. They headed to a place they rented for themselves. A rose surrounded the place garden with roses blooming beautifully in different colors. Thos roses only reminded Usagi of her Mamo-chan. They decorated the place beautifully then little by little guests arrived, her friends from her highschool year and College days, but there was no sign of Naru and this was a major hurt for Usagi, but suddenly she came walking in with a present in her hand. "Naru-chan!!!!!" Screamed Usagi as she hugged Naru tightly. "Omedetou Usagi-chan." Naru said. Usagi could swear that tears were almost flowing down only because her long time friend was there to complete her day. They ate, laughed, told jokes and most of all talked about their boyfriends. They talked about their faults, strong points and how they met, but the main guy in the conversation was Mamoru. They teased him, criticized him...everything. Usagi wasn't hurt, but laughed with her friends as they teased him behind his back. They had fun all-in-all. Usagi invited them to her wedding and told Naru of her duty. naru couldn't believe that Usagi was making her Maid of Honor. They were joking about it back in Junior High, but she thought that Usagi wasn't serious about it so she just moved the idea of her being picked us her Maid of Honor. She opened her gift late in the evening and everyone of them was beautiful. It was already 3:00 in the morning and every one of them was tired s they went home, assuring Usagi that they would be at her wedding and they wouldn't miss it for the world. The sinshis were left to clean the place up. It was going fine until Usagi and Rei entered one of their mini fights. They were arguing on whether to throw the water or drink it so it wouldn't go to waste. They were pulling the open-lid jug when it fell on their heads, soaking them wet. Everyone was laughing hard and so did Rei and Usagi when they realized how childish they were. On Mamoru's party Everyone was really drunk except for Mamoru who didn't want to get all to drunk since he was going to drive home and he wasn't really used to drinking too much wine. They finished almost 7 bottles of wine, 3 crates of beer and they were still going on. Mamoru had 3 glass and a half of wine and 2 beers and he felt himself becoming drunk. "Um....guys, I think that I've had enough for a day. I think I'll go home now." He said as he waited for a reply. "Okay...hick....we'll. hick....enjoy your party." One of his friends said. So he took that as a cue to leave and head home. he was already having a headache and he didn't want to be late for work tomorrow. He began to think on how Usagi's bridal shower went. He changed into his clothes and headed to his bed for a well deserved night sleep. One week before the wedding Usagi was chatting happily with her friends at the Arcade about what happened in school. "Yeah, and did you see that guy, wow! Who could believe that he was in love with the Freshman." Minako said after drinking her milk shake. Everyone was talking about the Senior guy who was after the freshman. "Hai. But the freshman has a crush on the sophomore." Usagi said sadly, placing one hand on one of her cheeks and stared outside. "And the sophomore has a crush on the Junior girl...and" Rei said but was cut off by Ami who was reading a text book. "And the Junior girl loves the Senior guy." Ami said in a tone noting that she wasn't really into the conversation. Everyone was laughing on how the whole thing was confusing. "Oi, minna, I have to go, I promised my oka-san that I'd help her with her chores today." Usagi said as she went away. They were looking at her retreating figure with smiles for her, but Rei was eyeing her as if she had done something wrong. Ami noticed this and seemed concerned. "Daijoubu desu ka Rei-chan?" She asked as she placed a hand on Rei's shoulder which Snapped her out of her thinking. "Ami-chan, I can't help think that something bad id bound to happened to Usagi-chan." Rei said. Fright can be noted in her voice as a sweat tickle down her jaw line. Ami stared at her friend and gave her a smile, She thinks that she was just way too concerned for Usagi's well being. Meanwhile. Usagi was walking happily along the street minding her own business. Usagi still can't believe that she will finally fulfill her wish to be a wife. It has been her life long dream in her past life and present to be married to Mamoru, her prince. She didn't notice Motoki who was sweeping outside the Arcade. "Ohayo Usagi-chan." Greeted Motoki with a smile. Usagi walked pass him, but suddenly spun around as soon as she heard Motoki. She smiled widely then threw her arms around him. "Motoki onii-san." She said with delight. Motoki smiled at her then gave her brotherly hug. She pulled Usagi away then smiled. "Usagi-chan, I think Mamoru-kun will be angry at me if he sees you." He said he giggled. Usagi pouted at Motoki then slapped his arm playfully. They began to laugh at the image of Mamoru hurrying to kill Motoki. They laughed on how foolish he looked at their image. "Onii-san, I have to go I promised my oka-san I'd help her with the chores at home." She said as she began to walk towards the crossing section. Motoki nodded in acknowledgement. He continued his work then stared at Usagi's retreating figure. Usagi was looking both ways then crossed the street. Motoki saw a car that was running fast and from the looks of it even if it tried to stop it would be of no use. he returned her gaze to Usagi who didn't seem to notice the car. "Usagi-chan, watch out!" Cried Motoki. Usagi spun around to see Motoki running towards her, then that's when she realized that a car was fast approaching her direction. Motoki tried desperately to reach for Usagi and push her aside, but...... "DAMEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!" At the Hospital Mamoru suddenly fell on his knee as he felt a knot of pain in his chest. He clutched his chest and held on the stair railing. He was panting and had a hard time breathing. He couldn't understand what happened. He tried to rise up, he did but he still felt the pain and suddenly he became weak. A nurse who was walking saw the doctor who was having a hard time. "Um....Chiba-san, is there anything wrong?" The nurse asked, awfully concerned. Mamoru shook his head and tried placing a smile. The nurse nodded and left. Mamoru had to figure out what could trigger such pain that would cause him to be in this kind of condition. He successfully made it down the lobby and headed to the doctor's resting place located at the other side of the hospital. All the nurses who saw him could only stare at him and wonder what was wrong with him. They knew that Mamoru was strong, but his condition pictured him as if he was fragile as a child. He successfully made it to the resting place and sat on his favorite chair. He sat back and tried recalling the happenings of the day. Suddenly the pain returned and it was worse than the first time he felt it. He fell on the floor again and began to clutch his chest and the rug, when the pain somehow subsided tears began to flow freely. He traced the mark left by the salty water and wondered to himself. "Tears? What's wrong? I can't help it, as if I want them to flow freely, but why?" Just then, his whole surrounding became black and he saw a golden stair which was long and tall. He saw a young lady heading for the stairs. He got up, now no longer feeling the pain. He ran towards the lady but stopped dead on his tracks when he realized who the lady was. "U-Usako?" He asked in amazement. The young lady spun around revealing princess Serenity with a blood red rose on her had. She smiled at him but didn't approach him. She pointed up and Mamoru followed. He saw a door then returned his gaze on Serenity. "A door? What do you mean love?" He asked as he went nearer. She smiled even wider and said in a calm and serene voice, "I will be waiting Endymion. I will wait for you at the stairs when the time comes we will be together again. be strong my love." Mamoru only stared at her retreating figure and tried figuring out what her princess had said. He looked up and saw the door opening for her then a bright light began to shimmer. He placed his hands in front of his eyes to protect his eyes and when the light subsided he was back at the doctor's resting place. He shook his head and thought he was dreaming. He went outside to finish his job for the day. he went to his patient, a young black haired child who had violet serene eyes. She almost reminded him of his Usako because like her she brought happiness to every doctor who would attend her. He was chatting with the girl on her current condition when he saw doctors and nurses rushing a new patient who arrived just now. He tried to see who the patient was but the patient was covered with doctors and nurses. He shrugged and returned to the child. A couple of hours later Mamoru felt light as always talking to the child, just like how he would feel with his Usako. He was going to pass a hall of patients when he saw Usagi's parents sobbing in each other's arm and Motoki and his sister. He also saw the inner and outer senshis sobbing silently, but no sign of his princess. He feared the worse then ran to where they were. The first people to greet him were the Tsukinos. Ikoku began to sob in his arms. "M-Mamoru-kun....U-Usa....Usagi-chan is...." Ikoku tried desperately to tell him, but she was too grieved to even tell him. he looked at the others who would tell him for her knew that Kenji as well could not relate to him. He knew that the base topic was Usagi. "Motoki, can you...tell me....what happened?" He said as if begging. Motoki turned his gaze away but he knew that there was no escaping Mamoru. He took a deep sigh the gave his sister to Ami who in turn comforted her together with the others. "Mamoru-kun....U.......Usagi-chan was.....she was....." He took another deep sigh then lowered his head. "Hit by a car while heading home." He finally finished. Mamoru's eyes were complete black. He couldn't believe the news that he has heard. He turned to see the room and saw Usagi, but to his surprise there were no tubes or machines connected to her. He looked again at his friends and people he considered a family. "D......Don't tell me.....that Usako...is....already..." He paused then clenched his fist. He couldn't bring the word to say the word dead. He wouldn't believe it even if it was true. Everyone lowered their heads as soon as he finished his question. He began to tremble at their action for he knew that he was right. he fell again on his knees and held the ground. "Fuso. This can't be real. It's a lie." He said. Kenji placed a hand on his shoulder and motioned him to see her even if it did hurt. Mamoru got up and entered the room and everyone left. Haruka closed the door and left with the others. He approached his Usako, on the hospital bed, as if sleeping peacefully. He knelt beside her, still trembling from the pain her felt and from the shock of the news. he felt her hands, now cold and pale. He looked at her calm, peaceful face. He tightened his grip on her hands and wished she would open her eyes and tell him that it was all a prank, but he knew she never would. "U...Usako....why? Why did you leave me? You said we would be together and we would never leave each other. We promised that in the Moon Kingdom and here, in my planet I ruled and will rule once again." He sobbed hard and buried his face on the sheet. "The Gods must have wanted you back. You must have been an angel from the heavens above. You must've given up your wings to be on earth. is it against your law to fall in love and marry the likes of us?" He asked bitterly as he stared once again in his lover's face. "you told me to be strong, but how can I? You were my strength. You filled the emptiness that I felt and no one can fill that now. I have never been alone because I always felt your presence, but now, not even a little bit of your presence is here my love. Am I destined never to love again? Am I destined never to be with the person I love? When we were in the Moon Kingdom we couldn't be together because I was killed by Beryl. When we were finally together I stayed away from you because I was to bring harm to you, now that we are to seal our vows in less that a week you are the one who left." He said harshly as scenes from the past flashed through his mind. One was the scene where he tried protecting his princess, but failed. Another was when he told her he didn't love her and didn't want to see her again. Each bringing back the pain he felt. Was this the price of his actions? Was he being punished by the Gods? He couldn't tell. After hours of grieving over his lover and supposedly his wife he went outside, eyes puffy and red. Almost everyone has left except for the Tsukinos and the inner senshis. Ikoku ran towards Mamoru and hugged him tightly. He couldn't help but sob in her arms once again. The thought of never seeing her blue eyes again, not feeling her touch, net seeing her smile and laugh with him, not being able to hold her tightly and not being able to kiss her was too much for him. Everyone formed a circle and group hugged. At the Heaven Usagi was dressed as princess Serenity complete with her crescent moon sign on her forehead. She was already almost at the door. She noticed the height of stairs she had to walk through when she looked back and to her surprise she wasn't the least bit tired. When she finally reached the door it opened and revealed the Goddesses and Gods who have watched her and Mamoru. "Welcome Serenity or should I say Usagi?" Venus said as she stretched her arm to Usagi. Usagi smiled, but it quickly faded. Venus seemed to notice this and was awfully concerned. "What's wrong?" She asked. "Well...I..um...who are all of you and where am I? If you don't mind telling me though." She said a little bit embarrassed. The others smiled at her. Aphrodite got her by the had and explained all the happenings. "NANI?!! You mean I'm already dead?'' She asked in awe. Everyone nodded their heads. Suddenly she seemed sad and lonely. She was thinking of all the people when suddenly her thought went to Mamoru. "Oh no! What happened to Mamo-chan?" She asked. Her face with concern and fear for he love. Everyone looked at Venus for her to tell her what happened. Venus sighed. It seems she was the one to tell her. "Come my child, I'll show you." She said as she motioned for everyone to follow her. She lead Usagi to her room filled with different flowers, but a certain part of her room was covered with red roses, which only reminded her of Mamoru. She led Usagi into the pool where everyone has been looking at them. She placed a finger in the pool, which disturbed its still sight. When the ripples had subsided it revealed her funeral. Everyone was sad and not a single eye was dry in her funeral, not even the Gods couldn't stand not to cry. At her funeral The casket was ready to be placed on the ground, Usagi's final resting place. Everyone held flowers of different kinds, and everyone single one of them symbolized her. Mamoru was the last one to bid her farewell for the last time. Everyone lowered their heads as her went near her. This day was suppose to be their happy day, the day where they would walk in the aisle hand-in-hand. It was suppose the day where Usagi's dream of being Mamoru's wife would be fulfilled. This was suppose to be the say where they would pledge their love and fidelity in front of everyone and the Gods, but alas everything turned upside down because of a little accident which caused her life. Mamoru bent down to kiss Usagi in the lips one last time, his eyes still wishing and praying that it was all a dream. When he regained his position he got the most beautiful rose among his offering and placed it on top of her resting hands. He backed away then she was taken away. Everyone threw their offering to the young princess. Everyone stared at Mamoru who was the last one to throw this offering, the symbol of his and her hope and dreams. He walked away from the funeral service when dirt was covering his love's casket. He got on his car and drove to his apartment after bidding her parents farewell. As he closed the door he slid down and buried his head on his hand as he crouched. he didn't want to believe that it was over just like that. Usagi's tears fell at the sight of Mamoru. How much she wanted to hold him tight and tell him that she was always be with him, but alas, she can't. She felt the pain he felt for they were worlds apart. He was a mortal and once she was, but now she was a guardian, Immortal. She sobbed in Aphrodite's arms while she rubbed her had on her back to soothe her down. "Why? Why did this happen to me? I don't understand it." She said. She sounded Confused and tired of destiny's game, but she knew she could do nothing. "My dear, listen, destiny has something in stored for you and Mamoru-kun we just don't know what." The young Goddess explains with sympathy and patience. Usagi nodded but still she sobbed. A week later It has already been a week and no one has seen Mamoru. They were quite worried about him for they knew that Usagi was the light to his dark road of life, but now the light was gone. The senshis somehow recovered and tried getting back to their normal doing, but they knew that it would never be. When they would eat ice cream they would often order another one then realize that Usagi was no longer with them. They missed her joyful laughs that brightened a room, her stories about her and Mamoru, her blue eyes, the way she would complain about getting up early even if she was already in 4rth year college, a graduating student. "Makoto, have you noticed something strange?" Minako asked as she looked at the taller blonde hair girl. Makoto looked at Minako and said in a low voice, "Hai. We have never seen Mamoru-san since Usagi's funeral." She replied. "We should see him." Declared Ami. "Wait." Rei began. "I....I don't think that all of us should go, we remind him only of Usa." She finished. Everyone nodded in agreement, they all knew that they symbolized Usagi in a way and it would only add to Mamoru's hurt, so they decided that Rei should be the one to see Mamoru instead. When Rei went to Mamoru's apartment it was locked. She knocked hard, calling out his name. "Mamoru, Mamoru." "Go away Rei-chan. Leave me alone." A voice replied. From the sound of the voice Rei knew well that he was doing something that she knew would upset Usagi-chan. She knew that kindness would lead to no where so she kicked the door and it opened. Rei was surprised to see Mamoru's apartment as if it were a dump. His former well-fixed apartment was now like a dump. She caught a scent, the scent of wine. "N-Nandato?" She asked in disbelief as she saw not five, not eight, but ten bottles of wine. *Mamoru-san.* She thought sympathetically. She approached Mamoru and saw him drinking wine. She got angry and grabbed the bottle from him. "Rei-chan, will you leave me alone!" He exclaimed as he shot her an icy, drunk glare. Rei almost cried at the sight of Mamoru. He was destroying his life, his future. "Mamoru-san, stop this! If Usagi was alive she would...." "Ha! Usako's not coming back. She never will." He said sadly. Rei stepped forward, but Mamoru shot her again with his icy glare. "Now Rei, if you don't leave, I swear I'll kill you." Rei stood in disbelief. He threatened her with her life, what a huge change from the loving Mamoru-san they knew, now he was a drinker who lost a light and future. Rei ran out of the room, tears going down from her cheeks. When Rei was gone he sobbed again when he remembered his Usako. Above Usagi cried even harder at what she saw. She couldn't believe the switch that she just saw. She couldn't believe that Mamoru threatened Rei, her best friend, his former "girlfriend" and his friend. Everyone shook their heads for Usagi and Mamoru, what seemed star- crossed lovers of world apart. "Mamo-chan, onegai....yamette kudasai." She whispered in her tears. Everyone gathered around her and comforted her as best as they could. Usagi was now a guardian. She had wings and halo and a harp that she played whenever she felt lonely and sad. She prayed and wished that Mamoru would hear her harp and plea to go on with hi life, as if she was there. Each day Usagi saw Mamoru he got worse. He began to have drugs which she thought was not possible, he was a total wreck. He has been drinking constantly, everyday, every night. She would cry for Mamoru, it pained to see her to se him like that. She decided she had enough, so she went outside the door and there she played her harp everyday in hopes of finding her beloved. "Mamo-chan, Endymion, I will wait for you, I promise you that. No matter how long, no matter when I'll wait." On earth Darkness has covered the entire city, and the earth was about to near its end. With Sailor moon dead the senshis were powerless to stop the evil. Fire, destruction, people killing each other were now seen in every street in Tokyo. "The world will be mine!!!! Hahahahahahahahaha." Laughed the evil ruler of the army, and the senshis knew she was right. Love and hope were no longer there. Suddenly a beam flashed in front of the senshis killing them, piercing their body and burning them alive, they were caught off guard. "Makoto, Ami, Sestuna, Michiru, Haruka, Hotaruuuuu!!!!! Minako screamed as the flame consumed her. "I'll see...you....in..heaven....sa..yo..nara." She said in her last breathe. She was the first to die among the senshis. The others stared in disbelief, ignoring the pain they felt as flames consumed them as well, but knew that their death was near. Mamoru on the other hand was still locked in his apartment. It has been two years since Usagi's death and not one change could be seen, if it was positive change. He tilted his head and looked at the picture of him and Usagi, the picture which symbolized their love. Above the picture was a gun which he bought when he studied in America. An evil grin played on his face as he approached the gun. He carefully examined a gun and he knew that it was his ticked to seeing her again. He carefully positioned the gun beside his head. "Usako....I'll see you...once again." Then a gun shot was heard and a body collapsed on the floor, bathed in a pool of blood. Above Usagi stared at the people who entered the gates that lead to paradise. She never saw so many people enter the gate and one God said it was judgment day on earth. So quickly she though, but now she knew she could see Mamoru at last. She stood in anticipation as she waited for her lover to be with her once again. On the other hand Mamoru climbed the familiar stairs where he saw Usagi as princess Serenity climb. He was walking and walking until he reached a table with what seemed...a judge? "Mamoru Chiba aka Endymion?" The judge asked coldly. Mamoru nodded and gulped. The judge took a long piece of paper, then said, "Gomen Mamoru, but the Gods do not permit you to go to heaven." "What? Why not?" "You have broken the cardinal rules of the Gods that is to take your own life away." "B-but...that's preposterous." "Go! We cannot allow you to enter. Leave at once." "We'll see about that. Just let me explain." The God would not hear Mamoru's justification and called the guards to take him away. he screamed in hopes that Usagi would hear her, but alas, it failed. He tried desperately to get loose from the guards grip but they were stronger than he was. At the foot of the stairs a door was opened, fire and suffering souls were seen. "You don't suggest that I go there." The guards lowered their heads and said, "We follow orders, gomen." And they tossed Mamoru down. He screamed in pain as the fire engulfed his body, to be with her in after life was not even granted upon him, how cruel fate was to him. Suddenly Usagi jumped up, feeling a pain. "Endymion!" She screamed. The door behind her opened and the Gods and Goddesses who greeted her before stepped out, heads lowered. "Gomen Usagi-chan, but Mamoru will not be coming up here." A god said, his voice low and concerned. Usagi's face showed curiosity and disbelief. "Why not?" "B....because...he has broken the....the cardinal rule of the Gods." Another God said. "Wh-where will he go then?" "The other way around." Venus said pointing to the place of eternal despair. Usagi's face turned frightened. She was shocked. She turned towards the stairs then ran down, but before she could go any further Venus stopped her. "Serenity!" She began. "You cannot. If you go then you will suffer with unimaginable pain." Usagi spun around and faced the Gods. "Gomen. If I do stay what is it worth if I can't be with the man I loved for so long, who gave up his life to be with me? We can endure any pain if we are together." She said. Everyone was amazed of the sacrifice she would do for the young man that she belonged to. She gave her wings, halo and harp then jumped down like a graceful swan. "DAMEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!" They all screamed, but Usagi would hear none. The judge, together with the guards saw her plunge into the depths of suffering. "Mamo-chan." Mamoru heard the voice of an angel, the voice he never heard for such a long time. He opened his eyes and saw Usagi falling. He Stretched his arms, offering to catch her. They shared a long and warm embrace. They kissed, long enough, as if eternity. "Usako, why did you follow me? You were already living happily, why here?" He asked as he stroked her hair. "Mamo-chan, I am suffering if I'm not with you. Unspeakable torments my love." No words were spoken between the two, only silence as they enjoyed each other's company, the feeling that they shared, once again felt as they reunited. Venus, together with the other Gods saw this and couldn't help but cry. They never saw anyone give up paradise for their love. The love shared was even envied by the Gods themselves. "Venus, can't you give them another chance?" The young Goddess asked tearful. Venus plastered a weak smile. "Venus, I know we will be punished for this, but....." Aphrodite spoke ""Yes, what is our use of being the goddesses of love if don't do anything for those who gave up everything for love. Who sacrificed luxury, their happiness as a guardian, their life long dream just to be with the one they love" Venus said. The two nodded and prayed silently as they knelt. Two angles appeared then went down. A light glowed brightly on Mamoru and Usagi, warmth enveloped them, making their love even stronger, but the angles pulled them apart, and no one would let go. "No! I won't be separated with you Mamo-chan. Endymion, holds on please, don't let go." Pleaded Usagi as she tried to hold on to Mamoru's hand. "I won't Usako, Serenity, my love, I won't be left alone again, I'll be with you no matter what." Mamoru swear, as he held on tighter to Usagi's hand, which was slipping away. "Please let go." A voice said from above. Pleading to the couple. Mamoru began to look angry, bitter thoughts entered his mind. "Kusotarrega. Why should we? We were already separated long enough to last us an eternity, why should we let go?" He cursed as he asked the voice with hatred, while Usagi wept in his arms. "Iie. I won't. Aishiteru Mamo-chan, onegai, dame." Pleaded Usagi in tears. She couldn't bear to be separated again from her love, her life. "Please listen, we have seen your sacrifices and we believe that both of you deserve another chance, so please, don't fret, you will be together again." Responded another voice calmly with love and compassion. Usagi looked at Mamoru, questioning. Mamoru seemed to think it was a good idea so he let placed a rose on her hand before letting go. "Usako.... until we see each other again." He said calmly, hoping that he was doing what was best for them. "Hai. Until we see each other again." She said with tears, and then became unconscious as she was fully apart from Mamoru. Pain and sorrow are what he felt when he was fully apart from his dear princess. She trusted the voice and hoped. Eight years later A young boy was playing outside his house's rose garden. He was playing ball with his friend when he suddenly missed the ball. "Ouch." They heard a voice complain. The voice seemed to belong to an angel, and true enough she did look like one. The young boy offered a hand to the angel. "Gomen. Are you hurt?" He asked as he got the young girl's hand. She dusts her dress and gave him a big smile. "Iie. Thank you for asking. What's your name by the way? If you don't mind me asking." She said. The little boy could not immediately respond. He reminded her of a rabbit, full of life and bubbly. The little girl waved a hand in front of him, bringing him out of his dazed expression. "I'm Mamoru Endymion." The child said. The girl smiled even wider. "I'm Serenity Usagi." She said. "I had a dream.... that I already saw you before." He said. "Hai. So did I." She replied while she jumped with delight. "Let's talk about your and my dream. By the way, you are the daughter of my mother's friend so I'd like to know you better since we will be seeing each other often, ne?" He said as he held her hand, which made her blush slightly. "Hai." The two walked hand-in-hand inside the house as their parents watched in happiness that the two who were destined to be together. In the heavens The Gods watched happily at the young couple who were known as the sacred couple since they gave up everything in their past lives, and now they have rewarded them with another chance of life. "We have sent you to a place where your love will no loner be hindered by destiny, we will make sure of that." A Goddess said as she watched the couple, feeling contented. At the gardens in the heavens above "Venus, we get to see their love bloom once again." Aphrodite said in enjoyment as she stared at the couple. Soon their love would bloom once again and history would once again see the love that was envied by Gods. The Gods and Goddesses hoped that history would not repeat itself...again. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Sigh, thank goodness I'm finished with this story. By the way, I wanna know what you guys think so kindly e-mail me your questions, comments, flames and other stuffs to me at Hitokiri-chan@dangerous-minds.com, also tell me if you guys want me to make another fan fic, okay? I know what's obvious in the story, the story's too fast, but I'm so impatient and i wanted to go to my favorite part, hehehehehe. Mara Rodriguez thanks so much for being patient with me whenever I'm in my writing mood. Thanks for bearing with my addiction to Sailor Moon and other animes, you have one heck of patience there. Thanks also for listening to me when I need someone's oppinion on a fan fic, you've been a big help. To Shinomori-san, arigatou, you were also there to talk to me when I need pointers. Arigatou to my friends, Yamiko-san, Rei-chan, Kirei-chan and to Kyle-san, I never tell you Sailor Moon fan fics, but you guys gave me the best pointer of all. I guess that's all I need to thank so....got to go. Ja. Goddess of the Holy Destiny