That Special Magic
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A Sekkushiaru Roman
featuring characters from the anime "Sailor Moon"> Chapter 49 - Quiet Evening <
The final glow of dusk faded in the distance, while a fire burned on the beach below Atana's house. Several meters away from the fire, Mamoru and Usagi sat together beneath a blanket. His arms were around her waist and she leaned back against him.
"I love you, Mamo-chan," she sighed.
"I love you, Usako," he whispered, leaning forward to kiss her cheek.
"I'm really glad we have this opportunity," she said.
He nodded, happy to be holding her in his arms. "So am I." He softly rubbed a hand over her abdomen, then slid it up to brush her breast.
"Mamo-chan!" she gasped softly, lightly swatting his hand.
"Yes, my love?" he asked.
"Not here," she whispered, glancing around at the others nearby.
He smiled. "I'm just admiring my beautiful future wife," he said. "And I'm being discreet." His other hand now slid down toward the junction of her legs.
She squirmed slightly and swatted at him again. "You're terrible," she whispered.
He brought both hands back to her waist, chuckling softly. "I'm yours," he said.
"Yes. All mine," she agreed happily. "And I'm yours."
"That's right," he said, kissing her cheek again.
She lay still, leaning back against him.
"Rei seems to be enjoying playing the part of Atana's wife," he said quietly.
Usagi nodded, glancing over at Rei, Atana, and Kara. "She certainly does."
"I was wondering... if you'd like to do the same," he said.
She turned her head. "You mean...?"
"Yes," he said. "I have a fake ID for you... if you'd like to do that."
A bright, happy grin spread across her face. "Oh, Mamo-chan! Of course I would, you wonderful man." She turned around farther to kiss him. "I want so much to be your wife."
"That's what I want too, my love," he said, kissing her in return.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ryo followed Ami along the beach, away from the fire.
"Where are you going?" he asked.
"I was just in the mood for a walk," she said. "You don't have to come..."
He caught up with her and took hold of her hand. "Of course I want to. There's no place I'd rather be than with you."
Ami smiled, then leaned over and kissed him. "I do love you."
"And I love you," Ryo replied.
They walked on in silence, simply enjoying each other's presence. After passing the rocky point where Atana's cave was, Ryo drew her into his arms and kissed her. She grinned and kissed him in return.
"Somebody's in a good mood," she said, rubbing herself across the swelling bulge of his arousal.
"You have that effect on me," he said.
"I'm glad," she whispered, pressing her lips to his and sliding her tongue deep into his mouth.
He sighed happily as their kiss stretched on, simultaneously seeming to last forever and nowhere near long enough. Pressing himself tightly against her, he slid a hand down inside the shorts she was wearing over her swimsuit. His tongue danced with hers while his insides burned with a tremendous longing. He began to slide her shorts down.
"Are we going to turn in early?" she asked breathlessly.
"Not just yet, unless you want to," he replied, before kissing her again. He then motioned further along the beach.
She stepped out of her shorts and picked them up, then walked with him. They soon passed a thick row of bushes, coming to a stream that emptied into a tidal pool.
"It's lovely," she said.
"So are you," he whispered, kissing her once more.
She dropped her shorts to the ground and slid her arms around him as their kiss grew increasingly passionate. His hands went over her back, and she felt him unfasten her swimsuit.
"Let's go for a swim," he said softly, beginning to slide her suit down.
She sighed softly, running her hands across his chest while he pushed her suit still lower. As it dropped around her ankles, she grasped the waist of his swim trunks and slid them down. "I take it we're going skinny dipping," she said, slipping his shirt back off his shoulders.
"That was the idea, darling," he said with a grin.
Ami smiled, kissing him again and pressing herself against his naked body. As his swollen penis pressed against her abdomen, arousal swelled hot and wet within her. She struggled for breath as he drew her toward the tidal pool. The water was warm as they stepped into it. She sighed at the feel of the water against her bare flesh, the water sharing its energy with her and making her feel so incredibly alive.
He held her in his arms as they settled into the water. Holding her close, their lips came together, and her tongue probed into his mouth, softly dancing with his own. He slid a hand down over her back and pressed his fingers into the flesh of her bottom.
"Oh, Ryo," she groaned.
"My lovely girl genius," he whispered.
She pushed him back, clinging to him as they splashed into the water. Coming back up, they gasped briefly for breath, then brought their mouths together for a deep, passionate kiss. Her nipples were swollen with arousal, and her flesh tingled as she pressed against him. She groaned as she held this young man she loved so entirely. Feeling his hardened manhood, she rubbed herself over it. No longer was she at all concerned about how totally they could sweep each other away, being incredibly happy just being with him.
He moaned as she rubbed against him, all thoughts of swimming now gone as he wanted nothing more than to be conjoined with her once again. His hand slid up along her side, then around to cup her small breast. Her weight shifted, sending them both tumbling back into the water.
Together, they moved toward the edge of the pool. As soon as he found himself sitting, she slid up over him, then pushed back, taking his penis inside her with a single smooth motion.
"Oh, yes," she sighed blissfully.
He enfolded her in his arms and kissed her lips, all the while flooded with intense pleasure as her inner muscles held him securely.
"You are so sexy," she said softly, beginning to move slowly on his shaft.
"Ami... you're beautiful," he groaned in reply.
With a grin, she kissed his lips. Sitting up, she raised herself up, then pushed back, gasping with delight as his mass sank deep inside her. He gently grasped her breasts in his hands, fondling and caressing them as she moved. She smiled down at him, flushed with a matchless joy at being made one with him.
He grinned up at her, feeling an overpowering warmth sweeping through him. She leaned down again and kissed him. He slipped his arms around her, as their tongues danced together. Before meeting her, he had just buried himself in his studies, but now she was the most important thing in his life, and everything seemed different and so much better.
They drove themselves onward, and she soared to orgasm, gasping in purest ecstasy. Their lips pressed together repeatedly while their bodies continued to move with powerful thrusts.
"Oh, yes!" she cried softly.
"Ami," he whispered.
His body trembled with passionate spasms, while she again was balanced precariously at the brink. With a groan, she plunged down on his throbbing shaft, being swept away in a powerful wave of climax even as he reached his own peak, pouring himself into her. She held still over him as the climactic spasms ran their course, thrilling to the feel of his warmth spreading within her. Finally, she lowered herself over him and softly kissed his cheek.
"I love you," she whispered.
"I love you," he replied softly. "I'm so glad we have this chance to get away."
She nodded. "So am I." She embraced him, sighing happily as they snuggled together in the water, still intimately connected.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Shinozaki jogged along the beach as Makoto threw a ball toward him. He easily caught it, then stopped and threw back to her. They were heading in the opposite direction from that which Ami and Ryo had taken.
"Nice throw," she called, catching the ball.
"You too," he replied, as she tossed it to him again.
She sprinted ahead of him, giggling happily. Turning back toward, she could just see the ball arcing toward her in the fading twilight, catching it easily.
They continued to toss the ball back and forth as they moved along the beach.
"This is fun," he said.
She nodded. "It's been a long time since we've been able to do something like this."
"That summer when we were nine, I think," he said.
"That sounds about right," she agreed. She suddenly burst out laughing. "Wasn't that the summer you were determined to camp out on the beach?"
He groaned and nodded. "You're still not going to let me live that one down, are you?"
Makoto grinned. "I still remember you coming stumbling in in the middle of the night."
"Well, I'd been doing fine to start with," he said.
"Yes. Until the tide came in," she laughed. "Then you got soaked."
He nodded sheepishly. "I didn't know then that the tide would come up that far."
"I tried to warn you," she said. "And actually... I was really quite worried about you."
"You were?"
She nodded. "I didn't want my best friend to get washed out to sea... You really didn't wake me when you came in that night... I never really got to sleep."
He smiled, and took hold of her hand. "We've always looked out for each other."
"That's what friends do."
He leaned closer and kissed her. "Yes. Friends... and lovers."
"Definitely lovers," she agreed. "You're the best friend I've ever had, and I love you more than anything."
"I love you," he said.
Holding hands, they continued to walk along the beach, smiling happily at each other as they went.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Minako walked up the hill toward the bungalows. "Geoff?" she called, looking around. He had said he was going back to their bungalow for something, but hadn't returned.
She climbed the steps of their bungalow, finding the lights were out.
"Geoff?" she called again.
She opened the door and stepped inside, switching on the light. Finding no sign of him, she continued back to the bedroom. As she opened the door, she found him on the bed, sitting up against the headboard, completely naked.
"Hello, beautiful Venus," he said softly.
Her eyes swept slowly and lovingly over him as he sat there, a familiar warmth swelling within her.
"Care to join me?" he asked.
She smiled, dropping off the shirt she was wearing, then beginning to slip off her swimsuit as she took a step forward. Sliding it down her over her long, fit legs, she stepped out of the suit, then jumped on to the bed alongside him. "Do you really have to ask?" she replied, giggling excitedly. Before he could say any more, she pressed her mouth over his, kissing him deeply.
He slid his arms around her, drawing her naked body closer to his own. The long golden strands of her hair spread out over them both, while their tongues danced slowly and sensuously together. His arousal swelled as he held her close.
"You sexy man," she sighed. "I love you so much."
"I love you, honey," he whispered.
She grinned, then kissed him again. Feeling the warm mass of his swollen manhood, she sat up and slid back, reaching down to stroke his hardness.
"Find something you like?" he asked.
"Most definitely," she said. She slid off of him then leaned down to kiss his tip.
He looked down at this incredibly beautiful young woman he loved so much, feeling a burst of pleasure sweep through him as her tongue brushed over his tip.
Minako grinned as a tremor ran through him. Holding his large shaft in her hand, she ran her tongue slowly up along his full length, then popped his tip in her mouth, gently sucking it.
Geoff groaned, feeling the warm, silky, moistness of her mouth enveloping him, and the gentle stroking of her hand on his shaft. As he watched, she pulled back, softly sweeping her tongue over and around his tip, sending shock-like bursts through him as her tongue rubbed across the base of his tip. He slid his fingers through her hair, sighing with the pleasure she was giving him.
She licked the full length of his shaft once more, kissing his tip again, then took him back in her mouth. Her hand stroked his member more firmly as tremors swept through him. As his shaft quivered and throbbed, she sucked at him intensely. He groaned, and a powerful spasm swept through him. At once, she found his warm, tart fluid bursting into her mouth as she struggled to gulp it down.
He gasped for breath as his spasm faded, leaning back against the headboard and watching her lick him clean. She kissed his tip once more, then began to move up over him.
"You liked that?" she asked with a grin.
"Oh, yes," he said. "You're incredible."
She smiled, then softly kissed his lips. "You're pretty incredible yourself."
He grinned, then suddenly grasped her in his arms and rolled her over. As she gasped in surprise, he began tickling her.
"Geoff!" she cried, squirming as she tried to hold him off. Just then, he pressed himself over her and seized her nipple in his mouth. "Oh," she groaned, as he suckled her.
He brushed his tongue across her nipple, then took it back in his mouth. Her hands swept over his back, and she sighed happily. He glanced up at her, and growled softly from the back of his throat.
She giggled, then gasped as he again seized her hyper-sensitive breast in his mouth, pressing the swollen nipple in his lips. He slid over to lovingly kiss the other breast, before sliding down across her abdomen. She felt his fingers rubbing over her nether lips, then slip into her. Her head rolled back as a wave of pleasure swept through her. Two fingers plunged deep into her channel, taking her breath away. As they pulled back, a white-hot shock burst through her as he brushed her jewel.
He smiled as she gasped with obvious carnal joy. His fingers slid deep into her snug channel once more, bringing another cry from her. Drawing his hand away, he settled himself between her spread legs, and gently kissed her nether lips. His tongue slid through her lips and he sighed at the taste of her sweet honey. He carefully stroked the insides of her opening, then turned his attention to her swollen jewel, licking it with short, quick strokes.
"Oh, yes!" she cried, her entire body shaking as his tongue continued to lash her jewel, driving her wild with an uncontrollable passion. Higher and higher she soared, gasping wordlessly, before finally reaching her peak in a powerful climax.
"Enjoy that?" he asked.
"Oh, yes," she groaned, still shaking as his tongue resumed softly stoking her lips. He slid his tongue back into her and rubbed it across her jewel, bringing a sudden gasp from her.
He pressed his mouth over her opening and gently sucked, drinking in her sweetness. His tongue caressed her insides, then lovingly brushed her swollen pleasure point once more.
"Oh, gods!... Yes!" she cried, shaking uncontrollably as once again she was left at the mercy of his probing tongue. Her hands ran through his hair. His tongue plunged deep, then resumed its incredible assault on her jewel. All her awareness was reduced to that one point as raw fire consumed her nerves. At last, she soared to orgasm yet again. "OOOHHHH, YES!!"
Geoff took a breath, then began to move slowly up over her. A powerful arousal blazed within him, demanding release and satisfaction, while his manhood was once more fully swollen and erect.
"I love you," he whispered, before pressing his lips to her nipple.
"I love you," she sighed, her voice thick with passion, running her hands over his back.
As he continued moving up over her, her eyes locked on his bulging mass, and her insides grew still hotter and wetter in anticipation of taking him back inside herself. Their eyes met and their lips came together. Tongues danced slowly and passionately, as bare flesh rubbed together. She moaned into their ongoing kiss, trembling with unrestrained physical hunger. As their mouths finally separated, she felt his warm, swollen tip pushing through her nether lips. She tightened her embrace of him, eager to pull him deeper.
He smiled down at her, feeling her hands and arms pulling at him while his tip was enveloped in her snug, moist warmth. Pausing for a moment to savor the sensation, he then pushed forward, burying himself to the hilt within this beautiful young woman he loved so much.
Minako groaned with purest delight as his mass filled her up so perfectly. She tightened her muscles around him as he reached his full depth within her. They kissed again, and she could see and feel his love for her, even as her heart warmed with her love for him. He began to slide back, flooding her with intense waves of pleasure. With slow, steady motions, he pushed in and out, in and out. She wrapped her legs over his, thrilling to the matchless feel of her lover's warmth over, around, and within her. Her hand grasped his bottom, pulling up on him with each motion.
He kissed her repeatedly as their conjoined bodies moved together in timeless rhythm. With each motion, he sank deep into her snug embrace. He sighed with purest joy, still amazed at how deeply he had fallen in love with this incredible young woman. Never before had he cared so deeply for someone, and he now knew she was the most important thing in his life.
She cried out in climax as he plunged into her, sweeping her away. As the tremendous wave of ecstasy faded, she was aware of his continuing motions, filling her with still more pleasure. It might have been only moments, though she could not say for sure, but she quickly soared toward another magnificent peak. He groaned and spasmed, while his member swelled within her, spreading her still wider. His shaft sank so deep into her, taking her breath away as he always managed to do, before flooding her with his seed in powerful surges. His climax sent her over the edge, and she clung to him as her entire body locked up in orgasm.
"Oh, honey," he sighed, slowly going limp over her.
"I love you," she whispered, still savoring the feel of his warmth within her.
He kissed her cheek. "I love you, beautiful Venus... so very much."
She kissed him in return, clinging to her lover of two lifetimes. In this life, she'd never had a real relationship with a boy before meeting Geoff, but though only fourteen she already knew she couldn't live without him. Her ideas of love had matured quite a bit over the past few weeks. She greatly enjoyed just being with him, and was vaguely aware of some of the changes that taken place in her since she'd been with him. Her studies were improving, and she was paying much more attention to Makoto's efforts to teach her to cook. Geoff was a decent cook, even though he insisted otherwise, but she still found herself wanting to be able to contribute. Like the other girls, she had found a true partner. She loved the sense of completeness that came from being with him. Her greatest fear, however, was that her youth and inexperience would prevent her from contributing equally to that partnership with him.
"Are you OK?" he asked, seeing a bit of a frown crossing her face.
She nodded, her smile returning, and kissed him. "I love you so much," she said.
"And I love you, honey."
She held him close, kissing his cheek.
He sensed a bit of unease in her as she fell silent again. Very gently, he withdrew himself, then settled alongside her, drawing her back into his arms. "What's wrong, honey. You're very quiet just now."
She looked into his eyes, hesitating, then nodded. "I was just thinking..."
"What about?" he asked, seeing her continuing hesitation.
"Oh, it's silly," she said, trying to brush it off.
"Please, Minako. Talk to me," he said, caressing her.
She sighed, and nodded again. "I guess... uhm... well... I was thinking... that is... Ah... Do you think I'm too young?" she finally blurted out.
He hugged her and kissed her. "Too young for what? You're not questioning having sex, are you?"
"No. Of course not," she replied softly. "I meant... for a... a real relationship... You give me so much... Am I doing my share?"
He smiled, kissing her again. "Of course you are, honey. I couldn't be happier."
"Are you sure?" she asked hesitantly.
"Certainly," he said. "If I didn't think so, I certainly could never have let things go so far, and I wouldn't be sharing a bungalow with you right now."
She smiled and snuggled closer to him. "I certainly wouldn't want that."
"Neither would I," he agreed. "You are an exceptional young woman, and the most wonderful partner I could ever hope for... and not just in bed, my sexy Venus."
She laughed softly, kissing him. "You are so good for me, my love."
"I'm glad," he said. "Because you are the best thing that has ever happened to me."- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kara bounced excitedly onto the sofa, wearing her Sailor Mars nightie.
"It's time for you to go to bed, Kara," Atana said.
"But Daddy," Kara cried. "I'm not sleepy." She turned to Rei, throwing herself into her lap. "Please, Mommy?"
Rei embraced the daughter of her past self and glanced up at Atana. She was still feeling a bit out of her depth with the full responsibility of parenthood. "You heard your father," she said softly, knowing she had to follow Atana's lead on this one.
Kara frowned and pressed her head against Rei's chest. "Please?" she sighed again.
Rei looked at Atana again. "Perhaps for a few minutes," she suggested. "While we watch the television?"
Atana nodded, and sat down beside her. "I guess that would be OK. Just this once."
"Thank you, Daddy. Thanks, Mommy," Kara said. She lay down on the couch, resting her head in Rei's lap. Almost at once, her eyes began to drift closed.
Rei smiled at Atana and nodded. "I love you," she whispered.
"I love you," he whispered in reply. He gazed lovingly at this beautiful young woman, now wearing one of his shirts, and their daughter in her lap, so happy to have Rei back in his life and his family complete. "You handled that very well. You're a natural."
Rei shook her head. "I don't feel that way."
He nodded toward Kara. "She certainly accepts you in that role," he said quietly.
She smiled and nodded. "She's such a wonderful girl."
"She takes after her mother," Atana whispered.
A flush colored Rei's cheeks and she felt a tightness in her chest. She gazed down at the now sleeping girl, again realizing just how much Kara did resemble her. More memories of her past life swelled within her, and she looked back at Atana, knowing she loved him more than anything, and that with him was just where she was meant to be. "I love you," she said again.
"I love you," he whispered, leaning over to kiss her cheek.
Atana slipped his arm behind Rei's shoulders as they sat together. He had to admit, he was nearly as excited as Kara to have Rei here in his home. This arrangement could not be permanent for some time yet, but he was determined to enjoy every moment of this opportunity share his home with her and have her there in the roles of wife and mother.
Rei glanced over at him, feeling a warm joy spreading through herself. She gently ran a finger through Kara's soft hair as the little girl slept. It still gave her pause to think of herself as a mother, but she already cared so very much for Kara, and she knew she had Atana's full support and confidence. She smiled at him, just as happy as he was to be there.
"Shall we put her to bed?" Atana asked softly.
"Sure," Rei agreed.
He carefully eased himself off the sofa, then gently scooped Kara up in his arms. She stirred slightly, pressing her head against him, but remained asleep. Rei stood up and followed him back to Kara's bedroom. She turned down Kara's bed, while Atana set her down, then pulled the covers back up over her. He kissed the girl's cheek.
"Good night, honey," he whispered.
"Night, Daddy," Kara mumbled. "Mommy?"
"Good night," Rei said, kissing the girl.
A smile spread across Kara's face. "I love you," she sighed sleepily.
"I love you too," Rei said.
Kara rolled toward her, grasping Rei's arms. "Can you and Daddy get me something?"
Rei could tell the girl was more asleep than awake. "We'll see. What do you want, honey?"
The little girl grinned, her eyes still closed. "A little sister."
Stifling a gasp, Rei glanced back at Atana. "Uhm, maybe someday," she said softly. "Good night, honey." She kissed Kara again.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Atana chuckled softly as they returned to his bedroom. "She's moving fast. She has a mother, and now she wants a sister."
"No," Rei said softly but firmly, her hand unconsciously drifting up to confirm that her special necklace was still in place. "Becoming a mother to a four-year-old is a big enough adjustment just now. I'm certainly not ready to get pregnant yet."
"I wasn't suggesting we actually think about a baby right now," he said, taking her in his arms. "I know this is a major step for you, and I really appreciate your effort. I love having you here with me..."
"And I love being here," she said, turning around to kiss him.
"I've really missed this," he said. "I guess I've done a decent job as a single parent... but I much prefer having the woman I love here with me."
She nodded, then kissed him again. "I want to be with you too."
"I know you need time to adjust to all this," he said. "And I don't want you to feel pressured by this."
"I have a little girl calling me 'mommy' and I'm not supposed to feel any pressure?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
He nodded, conceding her point. "Well... as little as we can manage... That's what I meant," he said. "Don't worry too much about her asking for a sister. She probably won't remember it in the morning, and we've already told her we won't be getting married for several years, so that provides us with a reason for any delay. Kara's happy to have you in her life, and so am I. That's what is most important."
She embraced him. "You are such a wonderful man," she sighed.
"I guess I must be," he said with a laugh. "Afterall, I somehow have managed to win the love of a most amazing young woman twice."
She kissed him. "I do love you."
"Shall we go to bed?" he asked.
"I guess you could talk me into it," she replied with a grin.
He stepped back and began unbuttoning her shirt. "Do you need any special convincing?" he asked, slipping her shirt off her shoulders.
"Not really," she sighed, feeling his hands softly and tenderly caressing her breasts. Seeing the swollen form of his penis within his boxer shorts, she reached for them and pulled the shorts down. "I think I've found all the convincing I need."
"As long as you're happy... Mrs. Magi," he said with a grin, sliding her panties down.
She gazed up at him wordlessly for a moment. "You make me very happy, especially when you call me that."
He pulled off his t-shirt and tossed it aside. "Then let's go to bed, my darling."
"You talked me into it," she said, letting him draw her toward the large bed.
They slid under the covers. He switched off the light, then pulled her into his arms, kissing her deeply and passionately.
"I'm so glad you're here," he whispered, before kissing her again.
"So am I," she sighed, feeling his strong hands sweeping over her bare flesh, knowing she would eventually be falling asleep pleasantly exhausted and very happy in the arms of the man she loved.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mamoru and Usagi lay quietly in bed, both naked, covered only by a thin sheet. A ceiling fan spun overhead, circulating the comfortably cool evening air. The breeze was now blowing from across the island, bringing a sweet fragrance with it.
A small television sat atop the dresser opposite the bed. Atana's satellite service included one of the Japanese networks, and they were watching the news.
"Everything still seems normal," Usagi said.
Mamoru nodded. "That's good to know. I was a bit concerned the Dark Kingdom might just start unleashing youma in Tokyo when they didn't find the Senshi."
"Yes," Usagi agreed. "But apparently they didn't have any backup plan like that." She leaned closer, resting her head next to his.
He turned and kissed her cheek. "Have I told you lately that I love you, my beautiful princess?"
She smiled and nodded. "But I never get tired of hearing it, my gorgeous prince." She ran her hand along his jaw and pressed her lips softly to his.
"That's good," he said softly. "Because I plan to keep telling you... and showing you... for a lifetime."
"And I'll keep showing you and telling you that I love you," she said. She held up her hand, displaying her engagement ring. "But you've already given me one of the best signs of your love."
"And you've given me a sign of yours by saying yes, Usako."
She nodded. "Of course I said yes. I'm going to marry the most wonderful man ever."
He slid a hand down over her abdomen. "And I know you're going to make a wonderful mother."
"And you'll be a great father, Mamo-chan," she said, sighing happily and placing a hand over his. "I just love knowing that we're making a family together."
"So am I," he said softly.
"But I really love this," she said, rolling over and picking up the passport he had obtained for her. She opened it once more, gazing at her picture, and the name, 'Chiba Usagi'. "It's so wonderful."
He nodded. "Only one thing could make it better."
"Yes... If it was real," she said. "But I don't think eloping is even an option for us."
He shook his head. "No, it's not. I think there is technically a possibility of marriage in Japan, but I don't think it's very likely just now, as your parents would have to consent."
She sighed. "I wouldn't want to raise that one with Mom, let alone Daddy. I think they'd both have a fit." She continued to look at the passport for another moment, then set it back on the night table. Moving back toward him, she lay her head against his shoulder and draped an arm across his chest. "I love you so much."
"I love you," he said softly, as always enjoying the feel of this beautiful young woman snuggling next to him. As he relaxed, their link drifted open, letting him feel her fatigue. "Are you alright, Usako?"
She nodded. "I'm just tired... Teleporting us here must have taken a lot out of me."
"And your body is working harder now," he reminded her.
"I know. I'm noticing it more and more lately," she said. "That's another reason why we need to finish off the Dark Kingdom as soon as possible."
He kissed her. "We will."
"We have to, Mamo-chan. We have to make a peaceful future for our child."
"That's just what I want... for our child, and for my wife," he said.
She smiled, then rolled fully on to him and pressed her lips to his. "Yes. A peaceful future with my husband."
He enfolded her in his arms, kissing her in return. As usual, a powerful arousal began to swell within him, but he could sense that she wasn't up to that just then. He ran a hand gently across her back. "Want to think about getting some sleep?"
She kissed him once more, then nodded. "That sounds like a wonderful idea." She slid off of him, and rested her head on his chest.
He slid his fingers through her golden hair as his soul-mate and future bride closed her eyes and drifted toward sleep. As he lay there, he still recalled the very first time he had seen her in this lifetime, and the first time he had fallen asleep with her in his arms, before he had even known who she truly was. He smiled, considering himself to be incredibly blessed to have the love of this young woman.< To be continued >
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NOTE: Sorry for the delay in getting this installment out, but my wife and I have had a very busy month. More to come.Hopeless Romantic and I now have a message group to notify our readers when we post new stories/chapters. Those who are interested can sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/strands_of_moonlight/ .
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.
-11.06.2002