That Special Magic
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A Sekkushiaru Roman
featuring characters from the anime "Sailor Moon"> Chapter 10 - Silver Crystal <
Usagi walked through the park after school. She'd noticed that Ami's friend, Ryo, had given her a strange look that morning, which made her think he knew about the princess. Evidently he was respecting Usagi's privacy and had not told Ami, as Ami had not said anything about it to her.
Ahead of her, Usagi noticed a blond-haired girl in the uniform of another, nearby junior high school. A small white cat rode on her shoulder, in the same way Luna often rode on Usagi's. The girl was being accosted by two older boys. She ignored them, walking along the path, a grim set to her jaw. The boys did not take the hint, and one reached out to grab the girl's shoulder. The girl spun around, striking the boy hard with her briefcase, while the cat tumbled off her shoulder. The second boy rushed forward, only to be met by a foot to the groin, sending him crashing to the ground in pain. A police officer on patrol rushed toward them. Seeing this, the two boys struggled to their feet and hurried away.
"Are you alright, miss?" the officer asked.
"Yes, sir. I'm fine," the girl answered. "Those two just didn't understand the meaning of 'get lost'."
The officer nodded. "It's good that no harm was done. I'll go after them. You take care, miss."
"Thank you, sir."
As Usagi watched the girl, another of her newly discovered memories surfaced, leaving her certain she had known this girl in the time of the Moon Kingdom. Usagi moved closer, while the girl looked for her cat.
"Artemis!" the girl called. "Where are you?"
The cat appeared and the girl crouched down, letting the cat climb back onto her shoulder. Observing, Usagi saw that the cat had a crescent moon on his head, just as Luna did, and the cat was clearly saying something to the girl.
"Hello," Usagi called, stepping forward. "I'm Usagi. I hope you weren't hurt."
The girl looked at her. "Not at all," she replied. "I'm Minako, and this is my cat, Artemis. It's very nice to meet you, Usagi-chan."
Artemis meowed softly.
"He's so cute," Usagi said. "And that crescent moon is so pretty."
"Yes, but don't compliment him too much on it," Minako said. "He already has a bit of a swelled head."
Artemis glared at her, and growled softly.
Usagi grinned, giggling softly. "I can imagine he has a lot to say. I have a black cat with a virtually identical crescent moon, and she is extremely talkative."
They both looked at her in surprise.
"And I hope you won't think I'm crazy," Usagi continued. "But I have this feeling that we might have known each other in a past life... and something to do with the Moon."
Artemis turned his head. "I think we need to talk," Usagi heard him say.
"Yes. Let's talk, Usagi-chan," Minako said.
They walked among the trees, where they could have some privacy.
"Are you Sailor V, or perhaps Sailor Venus?" Usagi asked Minako.
"Uhm... yes, I am... both, actually," Minako answered.
Usagi nodded. "I'm Sailor Moon."
"But how do you know about the past?" Artemis asked.
"It's kind of a long story," Usagi said. "But I started regaining my memories the other day."
"Have the other Senshi regained their memories?" Artemis asked.
Usagi shook her head. "I don't think so. And I haven't told them about regaining my memories."
"Why not?" Minako asked.
"Well... we have reason to believe the Dark Kingdom will move to kidnap the remaining nijizuishou carriers fairly shortly," Usagi explained. "Luna, my cat, wants all attention directed to watching for their move, and I didn't want this to be a distraction."
Artemis nodded. "A very wise decision, I must say. If we are so close to recovering the nijizuishou, I think the time has come for you to join the other Senshi, Minako."
Usagi glanced at her watch. "Ami should be finished with her cram school session shortly, and we're all supposed to meet at the Hikawa Temple. Why don't you and Artemis come with me, Minako-chan, and I can introduce you to everyone."
"I would like that," Minako agreed.
"There is just one thing," Artemis observed. "If you don't want the others to know that you're regaining your memories yet, Usagi-chan, we'll need to think up a different story to tell them."
"Could we tell them that you arranged this, Artemis?" Minako asked.
Artemis thought for a moment. "That will work. Usagi-chan, simply tell the others that Minako walked up to you, rather than the other way around."
Usagi nodded. "And I'll say that Minako-chan began the probing questions after I commented on your crescent moon."
"Excellent," Artemis said.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Usagi and Minako climbed the steps to the Temple, with Artemis still on Minako's shoulder. Ami and Makoto sat on the Temple porch with Luna, while Rei was talking with a family, apparently giving them information about the Temple. The father of the family bowed to Rei, then led his family toward the shrine to offer prayers.
"Hello, Usagi-chan," Makoto called. "Who is your new friend?"
"This is Minako-chan, and her cat, Artemis," Usagi said. "Minako-chan, this is Ami-chan, Makoto-chan, and our temple priestess, Rei-chan."
"Usagi! I'm not a priestess!" Rei objected. "But it is a pleasure to meet you, Minako-chan. Welcome to Hickawa Temple."
"Thank you, Rei-chan," Minako said.
"Is that a crescent moon on your cat's forehead, Minako-chan?" Ami asked.
"That's right," Minako said.
"And Minako, this is Luna," Usagi said, indicating the black cat. "Minako is one of us."
"You mean... a Sailor Senshi?" Makoto asked.
Usagi nodded. "Rei, can we move inside... for a bit more privacy?"
Luna nodded her agreement, not wanting to say anything where she might be overheard.
"Certainly," Rei said, leading them all inside.
"So, you're a Senshi, Minako-chan?" Rei asked.
"She was Sailor V," Usagi said.
"That's correct," Minako said. "Artemis found me about a year ago, and I became Sailor V. Lately, he's been training me to be Sailor Venus, so that I could eventually join up with the rest of you."
"How did you and Usagi find each other?" Luna asked.
"Ah, that was my doing," Artemis said. "Events had reached the point where Minako needed to make contact with you girls. We saw Usagi in the park, and I recognized energy traces similar to Minako's, so I primed Minako to ask some questions which would at least disprove my suspicions. Once we were certain, we let Usagi know who we were."
"But why did you and Minako work separately from us?" Makoto asked.
"Luna and I each had our own missions," Artemis explained. "My task was to find Minako and teach her to be Sailor V so that we could combat the Dark Kingdom's early, preliminary efforts. While we were doing that, Luna would search for the rest of you and the princess. But now that we're so close to the point when the Dark Kingdom will make their move against the nijizuishou carriers, we need to all come together."
"Yes, I quite agree," Luna said. "And since the Dark Kingdom could make their move at any moment, I think a training session is in order to help Minako get acquainted with the rest of us, and for us to learn her abilities."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mamoru entered the lobby of the Tokyo Business Club. Ahead of him, he saw Tsukino Kenji meeting with a man named Sokada, who was head of one of the largest charitable foundations in the country.
"Chiba-san," Kenji called to Mamoru. "It is good to see you again."
"Thank you, Tsukino-san," Mamoru replied.
"Do you know Sokada-san?" Kenji asked.
"We have met," Mamoru said, bowing to the other man. "Sokada-san, it is a pleasure to see you again."
"And it is a pleasure to see you, Chiba-san," Sokada said. He then lowered his voice. "I understand congratulations are in order for you, Tsukino-san. I've heard that Chiba-san has lured you away from Gota."
"That is not yet to be made public," Kenji said. "I am still with Gota until the end of the week, and it would be inappropriate to have such news come out until I am officially no longer with them."
"Nor was it my doing, Sokada-san," Mamoru added. "The business affairs of the Chiba companies are still in Kobayashi-san's capable hands."
"Very capable indeed," Sokada agreed. "I learned that many times, on some occasions rather painfully, when I was still in the corporate world." He shook his head thoughtfully. "But tell me, Tsukino-san, just between us, when do you start your new position?"
"Not for a few weeks yet," Kenji answered. "I'm looking forward to some time off, especially since I expect to be extremely busy during the first month or two after I start."
"Well, please don't let the job keep you away from your family, Tsukino-san," Mamoru said. "I know none of us want to see that happen."
"Thank you, Chiba-san," Kenji said. "I appreciate your concern. Kobayashi-san has already been through that with me. That aspect of his business philosophy was certainly a factor in my decision."
Mamoru nodded. "It doesn't do anybody any good if you overwork yourself and suffer burnout."
"You are very wise, young Chiba-san," Sokada said. "I trust you will remember that when you find someone to settle down with."
Mamoru smiled. "Oh, I think that's a safe bet."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
"Hi, Mom," Usagi called, as she slipped off her shoes in the front hall. "Sorry I'm late. Our session at the Temple went longer then we'd planned."
"That's alright, dear," Ikuko replied from the kitchen. "I'm just preparing dinner. Would you come here, please, to help me with the plates?"
"Sure, Mom," Usagi replied.
As Ikuko continued preparing the food, Usagi retrieved plates from the cupboard. Usagi glanced over at her mother.
"Uhm, Mom... would there be any problem with me spending the night at the Temple?" Usagi asked. "We have a new girl who has just joined our group, and Rei was hoping we could have more time to all get acquainted."
Ikuko sighed. "I guess not," she said quietly. "But it does seem like you're almost living there."
"Thanks, Mom," Usagi said, trying not to let too much excitement creep into her voice. "Thanks a lot."
Ikuko turned and looked at Usagi. "Usagi. I've been meaning to have a talk with you," she said.
"A... talk?" Usagi asked, not sure she liked that particular expression.
Ikuko nodded. "I've noticed a change in you, Usagi. You're much happier, and in many ways, your behavior is much more mature. Even your grades are improving."
"I thought you always said you wanted to see things like that..."
"Oh, I'm not complaining, dear," Ikuko said. "I'm just thinking about what can cause this in a girl your age... and often it means she's found a boy she considers to be very special."
"But, Mom," Usagi protested.
Ikuko raised her hand and shook her head. "Now, Usagi. You said you had found a boy, who turned out to be a jerk, and you were terribly upset over that. But now, you are the happiest I've seen you in quite some time... I'm very happy for you, honey, but I just hope you'll be careful."
"I'm doing fine, Mom," Usagi said. "But what makes you think...?"
Usagi's words trailed off in the face of Ikuko's expression, showing her disappointment.
"You may find this hard to believe, but I was your age once," Ikuko said. "And I do remember what it was like. I was a bit older than you are when I met your father, but I remember how happy he made me feel then. He still makes me feel that way."
"Mom! Please," Usagi protested, not anxious to hear that particular line of conversation carried any farther.
"Sorry, dear," Ikuko replied with a smile. "My point is that I see a very similar happiness in you now. I won't say that I'm not a little concerned about how young you are, but I do want to see you happy. I just hope you'll let us know who he is, and let us meet him. Your father and I would like that."
"Daddy?! Does he know too?"
"I don't think so," Ikuko said. "He's been rather preoccupied lately with his new job offer. But we're both concerned about you, and you know we both love you."
"I know, Mom," Usagi said softly.
"He must be very special to make you feel so happy," Ikuko said with smile. "Please do let us meet him sometime soon."
"Uhm... sometime... I guess," Usagi said. "But... what about... tonight?"
Ikuko looked at her. "I'll tell your father you're staying at the Temple," she said. "But if you expect to continue this, you're going to have to be honest with both of us."
Usagi was stunned. "You mean.... you wouldn't just say no?"
"Do we have a reason to?" Ikuko countered. "We just want to know where you are and that you're well. If you're doing something where we don't know that, then we have to do something."
Usagi nodded. "Alright, Mom," she said quietly. "And you don't have any reason to be concerned."
"That's fine, dear," Ikuko said. "Now, help me serve dinner, please."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The Tsukino family sat together at the dinner table. Kenji took a sip of wine, then put down his glass.
"I have a special announcement," he said. "I've completed the final arrangements and will be taking that new job."
"I'm so happy for you," Ikuko said.
"I'm finished with Gota at the end of the week, and then I have three weeks before I start the new job," Kenji said. "I was thinking about a family vacation just before I go back if we can arrange it, but first I thought we might have a day or two just to ourselves, my dear."
Ikuko smiled at him. "That sounds like fun."
"Yes," Usagi agreed. "You two should take some time for yourselves."
"And what about us?" Shingo asked, sounding bored with the romantic talk.
Kenji turned to look at Shingo. "Well, I was thinking your grandparents..."
"Are still in Hawaii, dear," Ikuko reminded him. She then turned to Shingo. "I'm sure your father and I would be happy to hear any serious suggestions you had, Shingo, once we've decided on our plans."
"Alright!" Shingo exclaimed.
"Shingo," Kenji said sternly. "Remember, your mother said serious suggestions."
Shingo nodded his understanding.
"So, this job will be as good as you hoped?" Ikuko asked.
Kenji nodded. "It's a respected news magazine, and the board wants to give it a makeover so that it is more competitive. I'll be part of the management team. We're all about the same age, and the board has assured us freedom of action to make the needed changes. I'm really looking forward to it. It's a type of job I could never have had at Gota."
"That's wonderful," Ikuko said.
"And the management concept comes from Kobayashi-san, himself, so I know it isn't likely to change suddenly. I've also met the young man who owns the company, Chiba Mamoru..."
Usagi coughed as a bit of food went down wrong. Ikuko glanced at her, an idea beginning to form in her mind.
"Chiba... Mamoru?" Usagi gasped, after taking a drink of water.
Kenji looked at her, concern evident on his face. "Yes," he finally said. "He doesn't control the family holdings yet, but he is clearly very intelligent and fully supports what Kobayashi-san is doing. He seems a very respectable young man, and I have no worries that he would significantly change things if he assumed control." Kenji looked at Usagi again. "Oh, and he did mention he'd met you, Usagi."
"He did?" Usagi asked, her eyes going wide.
"Yes. He said you and he have a mutual friend at an arcade near your school," Kenji replied.
"Oh, uhm, yes... That's true," Usagi said softly.
"Are you alright, honey?" Ikuko asked Usagi, observing her closely.
"Yes, I'm fine," Usagi said, taking another sip of water.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Usagi stepped out of the elevator, and walked to Mamoru's door, letting herself in.
"Hello, my love," Mamoru greeted her. "I'm glad you could make it."
She slipped off her shoes, then moved toward him, happily melting into his strong embrace.
"Are you alright?" he asked, sensing her unease.
She looked up at him. "My mother seems to have figured out what's going on," she said softly. "And tonight, she may have guessed who you are."
"Really?"
She nodded. "When I asked to spend the night at the Temple, she made it clear to me that she knew what was really going on," she said. "And at dinner, Daddy told us about his new job, and said he'd met you. I'm afraid my surprise was hard to miss. Daddy doesn't know about us, but I'm sure Mom made the connection."
Mamoru held her close, running a hand comfortingly over her back. "It's alright, Usako," he said softly. "But it does mean we need let them know fairly soon."
"That's what Mom said. She said she and Daddy just want to know where I am and that I'm alright," she said. "I was a bit surprised. I thought she would have said no right away."
"Well, that's a hopeful sign," Mamoru said.
Just then, Usagi's communicator beeped. She pressed the button and Makoto's face appeared.
"The Dark Kingdom has grabbed the nijizuishou carriers," Makoto announced. "It appears Rei's grandfather is one of the carriers."
"Do we know where they've taken them?" Usagi asked.
"Ami's working on that," Makoto said. "She's identified a warehouse on the river." The screen switched to a map, highlighting the warehouse.
"I know that area," Mamoru said. "A Chiba company owns one of the warehouses in that district."
"Should we meet there?" Usagi asked.
"Yes," Makoto said. "Artemis and Sailor Venus have gone ahead to scout the area. The rest of us will meet you there."
"Right," Usagi agreed, switching off her communicator.
Mamoru kissed her, then stepped back. They each slipped on their shoes and hurried out of the apartment.
They soon reached the warehouse district. Ducking into an alley, they transformed, then moved across the rooftops. In just a moment, they found Sailor Venus.
"Have you found them?" Sailor Moon asked.
Venus nodded. "They're down there," she said, motioning to the skylight.
"Five of them?" Sailor Moon asked.
"No. Six," Venus said. "But the sixth one seems to be a rather large cat."
Just then, the other Senshi arrived.
"Where's my grandfather?" Mars asked.
"He's down there," Venus said. "But it doesn't look like any of them have been hurt."
Both Mars and Mercury looked visibly relieved.
"We have to get in there," Mars said.
"Wait," Artemis cautioned. "We need to have a plan for this."
"Yes," Luna agreed. "We can't let the carriers be hurt, but we have to recover the nijizuishou."
"I think they're getting ready to do something," Mercury said, glancing through the skylight. "Zoisite's standing there with another man, and energy is starting to flow among the carriers."
"The rest of you need to get in there," Sailor Moon said, her voice firm and sure. "I think I have an idea about the nijizuishou, but I need you to draw their attention."
"What are you talking about?" Luna asked.
"I don't think we have time for questions," Mercury said, urgency in her voice.
"I agree. We'll have to do as Sailor Moon asks," Artemis said. "Let's go!"
The girls smashed through the skylight, dropping to the floor as energy glowed still more brightly around the six carriers.
"You're too late, Sailor Senshi!" Zoisite declared with a gleeful laugh.
As the Senshi charged forward, Zoisite's partner raised his hands and a field of black energy knocked them to the floor. Just then, bright points of energy rose from each of the carriers, revealing themselves as the nijizuishou.
"I have the nijizuishou, Kunzite!" Zoisite cried.
"Well done, Zoisite," Kunzite replied, his voice cold and firm.
Tuxedo Kamen dropped through the skylight, hurling a rose at Kunzite. As Kunzite groaned in pain, the Sailor Senshi regained their feet. Sailor Moon dropped to the floor behind them, and was immediately enveloped in a bright silver glow. Her fuku melted away and a bright crescent moon shone on her forehead. Energy continued to swirl over her naked form, forming into the princess' gown. She floated there, just off the floor, with energy still swirling around her.
"It's the princess!" Luna exclaimed in surprise.
"Sailor Moon... is the princess?" Mars asked, stunned.
The six nijizuishou continued to float above their respective carriers, now glowing brighter, while the seventh burst from Zoisite's pocket to float with the others. Usagi raised her hands over her head with a slow, stately motion. The nijizuishou flared still brighter, then flew to her.
"No!" Kunzite cried.
The nijizuishou came together between Usagi's hands, and began to fuse together. Intense beams of multi-hued light flickered around the room, soon being replaced by an intense silver glow, which finally faded enough to reveal the brightly glowing ginzuishou.
"I'll take that! It's mine!" Zoisite screamed, rushing forward.
A brilliant beam of energy lanced out from the crystal, hurling Zoisite across the room and driving him into the far wall. They all heard the sound of ribs cracking as he struck.
Kunzite glanced back at his fallen partner, then hurled an energy burst at Usagi. The burst struck the energy field surrounding her, and was washed away harmlessly. Her eyes focused on Kunzite, and her hands came down in front of her. A new, more powerful blast of energy lanced out at Kunzite, smashing through his magic shield. Kunzite dove away. He quickly reached Zoisite's side, and teleported them both away.
"They're gone!" Jupiter cheered.
"Yes, thanks to the princess!" Venus declared.
Energy continued to ripple around the six nijizuishou carriers. Usagi drifted forward, the ginzuishou flaring once more. As the silver glow washed over the carriers, the residual traces of the nijizuishou faded away. The glow then faded, and Usagi settled to the floor, still attired as the princess.
The six carriers remained unconscious. Mars rushed to her grandfather, while Mercury hurried to Ryo. Tuxedo Kamen stepped forward, slipping his arm around Usagi.
"That woman. That's Yumemi, the artist," he said softly, gesturing toward her. "And the other woman is Reika, Motoki's girlfriend." Along with these, they also saw Ryo, Rei's grandfather, a Christian priest, and an obese cat.
"They seem to be alright," Ami said, checking her scanner. She leaned down and ran her hand along Ryo's arm, then lightly caressed his cheek.
"We need to send them home," Usagi said quietly, the ginzuishou beginning to glow again.
"Yes," Luna agreed. "And it would be best if they don't remember any of this."
"I'll do what I can," Usagi said.
A silver glow enveloped the carriers, and Mercury and Mars stepped back. The glow grew brighter and the carriers vanished.
"Now we should all get out of here," Artemis said. "We don't want to risk the Dark Kingdom making another attempt to steal the crystal."
Energy flowed over Usagi, transforming her back to Sailor Moon. They all then rushed out of the warehouse, stopping several blocks away, behind another warehouse.
"Usagi. What happened?" Luna asked. "I don't think you just suddenly became the princess back there."
"No, I didn't," Usagi said. "Mamoru and I discovered the truth the other night. We learned that in the time of the Moon Kingdom, I was Princess Serenity, daughter of the Moon's queen, while Mamoru was Prince Endymion from Earth. The rest of you were princesses from your respective planets, and served as Princess Serenity's guardians, while Luna and Artemis were royal advisors to the queen of the Moon. But then the Dark Kingdom attacked, destroying the Moon Kingdom. Finally, Queen Serenity used the ginzuishou to send all her people into the future to begin new lives on Earth, but she left Luna and Artemis primed to awaken the Sailor Senshi if the Dark Kingdom should return."
Artemis nodded in understanding. "Yes. That explains much of what has happened..., and it seems to be prompting some memories of my own."
"Yes," Luna agreed. "But Usagi, why didn't you tell us right away? We should have known this."
"I was instructed not to," Usagi said.
"What?" Luna asked, surprised.
"Not only did I regain some memories of the past, but Mamoru and I were visited by an apparition of Queen Serenity," Usagi explained. "Not only did she explain what had happened, but she said he and I must not tell the rest of you just then. She said your attention needed to be directed toward finding the nijizuishou. Once we found them, she said the fact that I was the princess would become obvious to the rest of you."
"That does make sense," Artemis said.
"Yes, I guess it does," Luna conceded. "And from what I remember, I would never have disobeyed Queen Serenity."
"So, what do we do now?" Makoto asked.
"I think we should all head home," Luna said. "We'll meet at the Temple tomorrow afternoon and discuss this further."
They all transformed back to normal.
"Good night," Rei called. "Sorry to run, but I need to get home and make sure my grandfather is alright."
"Good night, Rei," Makoto said. "I think I should head home as well."
They finished saying their good nights and separated. Mamoru and Usagi walked along the street, hand in hand, making their way back to his apartment.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mamoru closed the door behind them and locked it.
"Home again," he said softly, as they removed their shoes.
She nodded, and a bright smile spread across her face. "Home... I do like that idea... especially that I'm home with you."
He drew her into his arms and kissed her, slipping his tongue deep into her mouth.
"Oh, Mamo-chan," she sighed.
"Usako," he whispered. "I love you so much."
Her eyes sparkled happily as they moved into the apartment. "I'm feeling tired," she said softly. "I didn't realize it just then, but using the ginzuishou that much really took a lot out of me."
He nodded with understanding. "That's alright, my love," he said. "Why don't we just take a bath together, and then go to bed?"
"I'd like that," she said.
They went back to the bedroom, where he lifted her blouse off, then slipped her skirt down. He then walked into the bathroom and began filling the tub. Returning to the bedroom, he slipped off his own clothes. Now both naked, they sat together on the bed, kissing softly. Finally, he stood up, drew her to her feet, and they entered the bathroom. He helped her put her hair up, and they settled into the warm water.
"This is so nice," she sighed as she leaned back against him.
"Yes, it is," he agreed softly.
He took some soap and began running his hands very softly over her young body. As he did so, his heart warmed with the happiness that always came with having her there with him.
She happily lay in his arms as his hands caressed her, bringing her to a beautiful state of relaxation. Laying there, she knew that she truly was home with him. Memories of the past came back to her, letting her know that Serenity had felt just as happy in Endymion's arms as she felt in Mamoru's. She knew with absolute certainty that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with him.
Several minutes later, he helped her sit up, and they both climbed out. As the tub drained, he swept a towel over her.
"Feeling any better?" he asked.
"Oh, I always feel better when I'm with you, Mamo-chan," she sighed.
He kissed her, then handed her the towel, and she swept it over him. As she did so, he let her hair down from on top of her head, then unfastened her odangos for the night.
"Shall we go to bed, my love?" he asked, when she had finished.
She nodded, feeling both tired and relaxed. His hand took hers and she happily let him lead her back to the bedroom. She slipped under the covers. As soon as he climbed into bed next to her, she snuggled up against him, resting her head on his chest. She sighed softly and in purest bliss as she felt the warmth of his body against her own. Her eyes drifted closed, and their link opened, letting her feel his presence even in her mind.
He slid a hand gently over her smooth, warm flesh. "Good night, Usako, my beautiful princess," he whispered.
"Hmmmm," was her only response.
He smiled at the already sleeping young woman draped over him. Through their link, he could feel that she was sleeping peacefully. Closing his eyes, he let himself drift off to sleep as well.< To be continued >
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NOTE: I again want to express my thanks to everyone who has responded with feedback. Special thanks are always due to Hopeless Romantic, my wonderful better half, who helps in so many ways. Suffice it to say I couldn't keep doing this without her.Always remember, good gentles, that a yarnspinner works from and within existing legends and stories. The characters of "Sailor Moon" belong to others. In spinning my yarns, I do not seek to infringe on their rights of ownership, but merely to join with other fans to spread the legend still further. "The moonlight carries a message of love." Enjoy.
-08.03.2001