Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Always Together ❯ Always Together ( Chapter 1 )

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Happy Holidays from Sailor DKC with my 14th story! This is not a
holiday story, but the important point I'm making is that everyone
should be with someone during these times of joy and these difficult
times since Sept.11.

The picture which inspired me was from Splinter Tree, and it's a
group picture of the couples. It's from the site Generals Love, and
my other stories are there, too, including A Sailor Moon Romance,
Lalala Land, Lovers That Never Were, and Two Lonely Hearts.
When you see this *, I am describing the picture.

Also, I borrowed the lyrics in the song, 'We'll Be Together' from the
ending of the movie "Grease 2", starring Michelle Pfeiffer. I changed
a few words myself in the song for the story.
Rated G and entertainment only. Naoko Takeuchi owns Sailor Moon, and
I don't. Have fun reading!

Dedicated to Splinter Tree. The group picture is so cool!

FAMOUS QUOTE: Have a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!
Let's hope it's a good one without any fear!

MY HOLIDAY WISH: I wish for everyone not to be alone.



ALWAYS TOGETHER
By Sailor DKC


SETTING: Crystal Tokyo, years after the battle with Black Moon

"All right now!" yelled the cameraman. "Let's get ready for the group
picture. I can see it now on the cover of Crystal Life: 'Royalty
Dress and Defend and Still Look Good!'
Walking to the royal couple of Crystal Tokyo, the cameraman bent on
one knee before them and spoke, "Your majesties, your outfits are
exquisite! King Endymion, that black tuxedo looks so captivating on
you! Neo-Queen Serenity, your red gown is gorgeous! You both make an
attractive couple!"

Rising, he turned and headed back to his equipment. "People! People!"
he called to his assistants. "Let's recheck the lights and background
while I go over the equipment. Royal court, prepare to pose when I
tell you!"
Sitting on stools, Luna and Artemis looked at the cameraman with
oh-brother looks. "Rather pushy, isn't he?" commented Luna.
"Well, they say he's the best," Artemis replied.
As the professionals prepare for the camera shoot, the royal court,
consisting of the uniformed Generals and fashioned dressed Scouts in
civilian forms, talked quietly to each other in married identities.

"Lita, you seem upset," Neil, a.k.a. General Nephrite, said.
"It's nothing," Lita replied, trying to look the other way and
smoothing her hands down the front belly of leather brown dress.
"Something is wrong. Tell me." He took her hands and squeezed them
gently. Looking into his clear blue eyes, Lita took a deep breath and
let it out.
"We've been married for years now, and you've always treat me so
wonderfully like a devoted husband should. But now, I'm scared that
in a few months you won't find me so attractive anymore."
Crinkling his eyebrows in confusion, Neil asked, "What do you mean?"
"I'm pregnant."
For a long moment, he stared into the lovely emerald eyes of his
wife. Then he let out a sigh and chuckled softly. "Is that what
you're worried about? Losing your figure? I love you no matter what."
"It's not only that. I'm afraid you'll no longer see me desirable,
only a mother figure." Lita blushed, folding her hands and looking at
the floor.
Neil then cupped her face with his hands and made her look at him.
"You're going to be a mom and be a great one at that. As for me, I'll
be a dad, but I still need someone to remind me of my husbandly
duties. You're that someone, my love. You are a part of my life,
along with our new child." Bending his head, Neil kissed her deeply.
When they finished, Lita smiled at him, her eyes brimming with tears,
and threw herself into his arms. "Oh, Neil!"

Amy straightened her sky blue gown and adjusted her necklace. Zander,
a.k.a. General Zoisite, came up behind her and embraced her. Crossing
his arms around her shoulders and collarbone, he whispered, "You look
good enough to eat!" And he gave her ear a loving bite.
Giggling like a kid, Amy cooed, "Why, thank you, Zandee!"
Rolling his eyes, Zander released her and turned her to face him.
"You're doing it again!"
Amy's face fell in sadness. "I'm sorry."
"Honey, I wish you would stop acting like those models who work for
me."
"I can't help it. It just automatically happens when you bring your
photos home. I feel like if I don't act more flirtatious and wild,
you might..." she couldn't finish.
"Leave you? For one of them?" Zander placed his hands on her
shoulders. "You think I would do that?"
"No!" Amy hugged him tightly. "You're not the cheating type. You see,
when my dad left my mom, she put up a very brave front. But I could
tell she was lonely."
"And you don't want to end up alone like her." Zander lifted her chin
with his finger. "You won't be, Amy, because you're stuck with me
just like I'm stuck with you. You're everything to me."
"Oh, Zander!" They kissed lovingly.

Jared, a.k.a. General Jadeite, watched Raye adjusting her boots. As
she stood up, she fan out her hair to spread it across her shoulders.
He admired her outfit which consisted of a red button sweater top and
black mid-thigh shorts. "You look great," he observed. "Did Crystal
Life supplied the whole wardrobe?"
"Yeah, it's really cool." She spun around, giving him a show. "I love
modeling. You can get to wear a lot of neat clothes."
"I'm happy for you." Looking off to one side, Jared made a worried
face. Noticing him, Raye walked over to where he was sitting.
"Jared, what's bothering you?" she asked, reaching out and caressing
his hair.
"Nothing!" He looked up at her. "You're doing what you want. I mean,
besides modeling, you're doing talk show appearances and you're
travelling so much..."
"Then what is it?" she persisted.
"I can't help but think if you're better off without me. I feel like
I'm an obstacle in your path of glory. Sometimes you make
cancellations in order to come home, and I feel like I'm in the way."
"Oh, sweetie!" Raye then draped herself across his lap. Jared wrapped
his arms around her waist. "Your job to guard the Crystal Palace is
very important. When you have time off, I think it's just as
important to spend time with you. That's why I make cancellations. I
don't care if I rise to fame or not. I want to be with my husband
just as you want to be with your wife."
Placing her lips on his, she tenderly kissed him. Slowly, he
responded with a lot of feeling, then he rubbed his nose against
hers. "I do want you by my side, my darling Raye, as I'll always be
by yours."

Mina looked at her outfit in the mirror. 'It sure is a different
change from red ribbon to blue ribbon! But it matches well with my
top.' She fanned out her gold orange skirt. 'I like the skirt though.
It flows about when I spin around.' She spun around a few times,
ending in an abrupt collision with her husband.
"Mina, be careful!" Keith, a.k.a. Kunzite, exclaimed, grasping her
upper arms to steady her. "In your condition, you have to be alert to
any bumps or collisions!"
"Keith, I'm fine! I'm only four months pregnant. I won't be showing
until the seventh." She patted the cheeks on his face very gently.
"Don't be such a worry wart!"
"I just don't want anything to happen to you and the baby. If it
does, I don't think I can bear it again!"
"Again? Keith, this is our first baby together."
Sighing, he turned away, his back to her. "Back when the Silver
Millennium fell, I felt so helpless and useless when I let you die.
Now I'm more worried than ever with a baby on the way. I know you
forgave me then, but what if I let you down again?"
"Oh, darling!" Mina leaned her forehead against Keith's back and
caressed his shoulders with her hands. "You didn't let me down back
then. You did your best to save me. I know then and I know now that I
can always count on you. And you can count on me, too!"
Turning him to face her, she tiptoed to kiss him. Gently, he kissed
her back and held her close. Breaking it off, he whispered, "I want
us to be alone together, Mina."
As he carefully hugged her, she whispered back, "Tonight, Keith. And
don't worry. I won't break!"

"All right! Everything's ready! Let's all take our positions!" The
cameraman clapped his hands, and everyone started to move.
"Wait!" Neo-Queen Serenity said. "Rini and Helios aren't here!"
"Here they come!" King Endymion said, pointing to the young
pre-teens, running in and holding hands. Diana, who ran beside Rini,
headed to her parents and leaped up on the stool where her mother is.
"We came as fast as we could," the little gray kitten meowed.
Helios was wearing his priestly robes and Rini was wearing a pink
button top, a short black mini skirt and dark knee-high boots.
"Sorry we're late!" Rini apologized.
"We were visiting the Amazon Trio fairies in Elysion." Helios
explained.

AS SONG BEGINS

"Come on!" said the cameraman. "Let's get the show on the road!"
Everyone started to get in their places.

You are the one, the one in my dreams
But I never knew it
Fate try to split us through time and again
But it couldn't do it

* Lita and Nephrite held each other's hand while he caressed her
cheek. Standing next to them, Amy and Zoisite stood close to each
other. Serenity held Endymion's hand while his hand rested on the
small of her back. Next to them, Raye posed in a crouched position
with Jadeite behind her, his hand on her shoulder. Beside them, Mina
and Kunzite stood perfectly still next to each other. Rini and Helios
stood next to Serenity, holding hands. *

All that you are is all that I need
No need to pretend
And I can be me and you can be you
Our love will never end, oh

The cameramen took many pictures. Each flash showed each couple in
each scene.

We'll be together
Always together
We'll all stay together
Forever and ever
We'll be together

When the shooting was done, everyone gave each other hugs and kisses,
loving every moment they spend together. The cats jumped off the
stools to join them.

We'll be together
Always together
We'll all stay together
Forever and ever...

Scene fades into a new scene shows Crystal Life magazine with the
Royal Group picture on its cover. The caption read "LOVE THAT SPANS
ALL TIME."

We'll...be...together...

Always...together...

We'll...be...(fading)



THE END

12/01