Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Encountering a Memory ❯ Day 1 ( Chapter 1 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]
Encountering a Memory

AN: Just taking a little break from TLOAP! Well, this is sort of complicated so let me explain. This takes place in Crystal Tokyo and all the inners are married except Minako. I did a general/senshi pairing (What, like you expect something else?). However, this is sort of AU so the generals have no relations and they've never been in the negaverse and never were Mamoru's guardians. I made up some last names so follow along.

Ryu Jadeite, Ryu Rei
Hogo Nephrite, Hogo Makoto
Onwa Zoisite, Onwa Ami
Yuuki Kunzite

"Are you guys sure you've got everything under control?" Aino Minako asked once more, almost pleading as her friends packed her bags into the car.

"Yes! Now if you ask one more time, I'm going to personally shove one of my burnt cookies down your throat! You need this vacation, Mina-chan! Take it!" Ryu Rei yelled as she violently shoved her friend into the car. Her husband, Ryu Jadeite, received a glare from her when he snickered in attempt to bury a burst of laughter. "Now just relax! With your luck, you'd probably meet a cute guy. This time, try to take the opportunity and go out to dinner with him or something."

"Don't steal ALL the guys, leave some for the others, eh, Mina-chan?" Jadeite teased. All she did was stick her tongue out at him and he laughed at her childish gesture. He knew how much she didn't want to go away and knew that making fun of her about this is cruel, but he just couldn't help it.

"Have fun, Mina-chan!" Hogo Makoto yelled as Mamoru and Usagi got in the front. "And remember, at least try to have a little fun! I heard there are a lot of cute guys there!" Her husband, the tallest in the group, grimaced a little as he remembered how his wife had stared at a few bare-chested guys on the honeymoon in Cancun, the place Minako is going. Even he had to admit though, it's the perfect vacation spot.

"And don't forget to bring the First Aid kit with you when you go to the beach," Onwa Ami said with a smile. Everyone stared at her for a second, but then just thought Typical Ami.

"And we're not too interested in you bringing back souvenirs, just bring back a guy," Onwa Zoisite teased his old friend. He'd always failed to understand how she can stay alone for so long. Whenever she's alone though, she has a cloud of desperation hovering above her. Seeing his 'little sister' in pain like that. In fact, Minako was like a little sister to everyone, sometimes. When she's not in her leadership mode, which turned on more frequently than ever.

"What is this? My personal dating service?" Minako said as she waved and rolled up her window. The engine or the car roared and a second later, they were on the highway to the airport. "Why do I HAVE to take a vacation anyway?"

"Because if you don't, you're going to be lonely when you get old. So this vacation is going to help you find a guy once and for all," Chiba Usagi stated. Although she's now the queen of Crystal Tokyo, Neo-Queen Serenity, she still preferred it if her friends called her Usagi. Also, she takes pride in her family name, glad that she could finally marry her high school sweet heart, Chiba Mamoru

"Usa-chan! We don't grow old, remember?" Minako protested.

"Well, you've just been doing more than your share at work and we all thought you deserved a little break," Chiba Mamoru.

The blonde in the backseat sighed and looked out the window. Work had always got her mind off of love and that's the last thing she wanted to think about. 'It's quite clear that I'm never going to find love. Why bother?' she thought desperately.

"Well, here we are. Have loads of fun, ok Mina-chan? And don't worry about anything. That's the queen's job!" Usagi smiled cheerfully, trying to get her friend into the spirit. However, she knew she failed miserably as Minako put on one of her faint smiles. Mamoru got out of the car and handed Minako her luggage.

"Thanks, Mamo-kun. Take good care of Usa-chan for me, okay?" she said as she gave him a hug.

"Of course. Just relax for one week. That's all I'm asking, one week," he said as he held up a finger in front of her face.

"I get it. I'll have fun. Just make sure you don't leave Usa-chan in the kitchen unsupervised," she said with a chuckle. Mamoru broke a smile too.

"I heard that!" Usagi yelled from the car window. Minako looked over at Usagi from behind Mamoru and smiled. She walked over to the now silver haired queen and gave her a hug through the car window. "Take care, Mina-chan," she whispered in her ear.

Minako nodded. "You too, Usa-chan."

"Final boarding call for flight 1452 to Cancun," the voice came out of the loudspeakers.

"Well, that's my flight, I'll see you two in two weeks. Bye!" Minako said as she waved goodbye and passed through the doors.

*In Cancun, Minako's P.O.V.*

'It's truly paradise here,' I thought as I looked out the glass doors leading to the balcony. The soft golden sand clashed with the clear blue ocean. I'd just finished unpacking and was pretty impressed with the room the senshi reserved for me I'm a lucky one too. You see, if there was someone in the room next to me, I'd have to share the bathroom with that person. That wouldn't be fun. The bell boy assured me no one is staying there. I was so relieved.

A knock was heard from the hard mahogany door. I turned and walked towards the door. After I made sure it's just a worker, I opened the door. "Miss Aino?" the shy, young boy said in a quiet voice. He couldn't have been over twenty. Then again, I looked like I was eighteen, despite my age of two hundred and thirty one.

"Yes?" I continued to stare at him, which seemed to have made him even more nervous. He was pretty cute though and I'm sure if I were still in my teens, I would immediately have a crush on him. Of course my taste in men matured along with my age, so immature, young boys doesn't appeal to me anymore.

"Well, I'm sorry to have to tell you that someone is indeed going to be occupying the room next to you for the next two weeks since the entire hotel is full. We just thought we'd give you a notice," he stuttered out. I smiled at his nervousness. It's funny to think that I used to be like that when I was younger.

"Thank you," I said politely. He walked back down the hall without saying goodbye. I just shrugged and closed the door again. 'I wonder if she's nice...' I wondered about the person who I'd share the bathroom with. 'Well, she better not take up five hours in the morning. That's my job!' I smiled cheerfully.

I heard a few voices in the next room and thought that she must've arrived. I decided to meet her first and set a few ground rules. And plus, it'd be nice to befriend her since we'd most likely see much more of each other.

I went into the bathroom and went to the door across from mine that leaded to her room. I knocked a couple of times before the door swung open...

*Kunzite's P.O.V.*

I checked out the room for a couple of minutes as I set my gray suitcase on the neatly made bed. A sigh escaped from my lips as I stared at the paradise view outside. I needed this vacation badly. Working nonstop in the Venus Military can really wear a person out. Earth is a pleasant place to visit for a nice, long vacation. It can get your mind off the past.

The one thing to my dismay was that I had to share the bathroom with the person in the next room. I already have to share a bathroom with the rest of the guys at the military. During my vacation, I have to share it with someone else. I don't care what the other guy thinks, but he better not stay in there all morning.

Just then, I heard a knock from the bathroom door. 'It must be the other guy,' I thought. I analyzed the knock. My endless training had taught me to always be aware of my surrounding, keeping my five senses acute. It was soft and consistent. 'This guy knocks like a girl,' I thought before I opened the door.

The person happened to be a petite blonde. When she looked up, I almost stumbled backwards as I gasped. Her cerulean eyes brought back so many memories. "Mi-Minako?"

*Minako's P.O.V.*

The door swung open and the first thing I saw was a flash of white and silver. The person was at least a head taller than me, and by his flat chest, I silently cursed when I realized that I'd be sharing with a guy. Bringing my courage, I looked up and found myself face to face with a surreal vision. One that I've had for so long. When I heard his deep voice caress my name, I knew I made no mistake. "Ku, I mean, Yuuki-san. What a pleasant surprise," I said.

He looked as uneasy as I felt. I could see his steel gray eyes tense, making my heart skip a beat. He sighed and ran a hand through his silver hair. I still remember how that felt. "Mina-chan, just because we've broken up, doesn't mean we have to be formal. Kunzite is fine."

I felt heat rush to my cheeks and my eyes couldn't bring themselves to meet his. "Y-yes, Kunzite-kun," I whispered softly.

*Kunzite's P.O.V.*

She was blushing again. The rosy color tinted her cheeks and made her blue eyes even more brilliant. There was an odd silence between us and there would be an occasional nod from one of us. "So, was there something you wanted?"

"Oh, right. I just wanted to see who you were and um... just remind you not to take up the bathroom all morning," she said as she lifted her head to face me. Her courage and determination still shined in her eyes, making her even more radiant.

"Me? If I recall correctly, you're the one who took the two-hour showers and makes me wait at least fifteen minutes to get ready for a date," I teased with a chuckle.

She narrowed her eyes as she glared at me. The sight made my smile widen. Her delicate nose wrinkled as she attempted to look angry. "Well, mister. Don't get fresh with me. Or I'll make the next week miserable for you," she hissed playfully.

"Good luck," I said, slamming the door in her face. I almost laughed out loud when I heard her scream about the door hitting her nose. I sighed and laid on my bed, staring at the ceiling. 'This is going to be one heck of a vacation.'