Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Even Heros Need to be Saved ❯ One-Shot

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Author's Notes: First I'd like to apologize. One for
this being a tad late (i've been gone ALL day ^^;;). And
Two for this not being edited. Wrote all this last night
when inspiration finally struck me. I mean I've been
juggling with the basic premise of this but, I didn't
know how to flesh it out. So I wrote, then went to
sleep. And now in the wee hours of the night, I submit.
^^;; It wasn't a hard song to do luckily. ^_^ also sorry
about the title, couldn't think of anything else.

Secondly, I'd like to say "I'M BACK!" After a long
hiatus from the SM fanfic world I've returned to
participate in this. Hopefully this means I'll finish
the two fanfics i started YEARS ago. -_-;; Um, when the
lyrics appear, that means some amount of time has gone
by. Just wanted to make that clear. And now, on with the
show!! ^_^

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Even Heros Need to be Saved
By Diana Moon
<diana_moon@hotmail.com>
Rating: PG (one swear word ^^;;)
Started and completed 9.14.02
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...This time they were all in agreement. Couldn't they,
couldn't Mamo-chan understand that I *was* doing my
best? It truly was a bad day for me. However I took
their criticism as usual. Why bother debating? I mean,
it's not like I'd win. I know, I know, I always complain
about them after a battle. But this time it's different,
I swear. Rei-chan said something that struck me. Maybe
she's said it before but I probably was too busy being
the crybaby I am. ::sweatdrop::

Usagi dropped her pencil on the diary and rubbed
her eyes. She looked at the clock and realized it was
only seven at night. 'I can't be tired yet,' she thought
to herself, 'I still have my date with Mamo-chan.' She
sighed and picked up the pencil, remembering clearly
what happend after the last battle.

<<~~~~~~~~~~

Sailor Mars rolled her eyes at Sailor Moon.
"Don't give me that excuse again, you NEED to pay
attention. You NEED think before you act, You NEED-"


"I think she got the point Mars," Jupiter
interrupted, limping slightly towards the raven haired
senshi. "Don't be so harsh."

"Yeah Mars, I got it. I've always gotten it. You
don't have to lecture me every time," Sailor Moon
muttered. She was leaning against Tuxedo Kamen, who
stayed after to partake on the "lecture." He too was
wounded, in the arm, but he payed no attention to it.

"You just need to try a little harder Usa,"
Tuxed Kamen suggested calmly. "That's all we're asking
for."

Sailor Moon sighed and nodded. She looked
towards the other senshi, seeing agreement in their
eyes.

"Good," Mercury prompted. She smiled at Moon and
turned to the other senshi, "Shall we call it a day
then?"

"Yeah," Mars nodded then grinned. "Gotta let the
princess and her hero have some time alone."

~~~~~~~~~>

~*(Let me be your hero)*~

Okay, I admit it. I've called Tuxedo Kamen-sama my hero
once. or twice. okay a lot. But after a few years, I've
always considered him as my partner. As a fellow warrior
of justice. I know I'm not equaled yet to his or the
other senshi's fighting skills. But I've always thought
that we were at least on the same playing field. He
didn't say anything about Rei-chan's comment. Just "I'll
pick you up at seven thirty, all right?" and walked
away. Does he think it too? Does he believe I always

need him to save me? I mean, I need him, I'll always
admit that. When he's around, I feel so strong. As if I
can do ANYTHING. But... does he... ever need... me? I
wonder, could I ever be his hero? Or am I not strong
enough?

"Ooh Usagi. For once you're thinking too much,"
she said to herself. She sighed again and then looked at
the clock. '7:20?? Shoot! I still need to get ready for
Mamo-chan!'

And the once rarely cleaned room, became a
disaster area.

~*Would you dance
if asked you to dance~*

"Sugoi!! This place is wonderful!" Usagi
squealed. She looked around at the Savage'd Garden, a
rather well known dance club for young adults.

Mamoru chuckled softly. It had been awhile since
he's taken her here yet she always acted as if it was
the first time. 'My sweet darling Usagi,' he thought,
'what would I ever do without you?'

"Come on, Mamo-chan! Let's dance!" his date
exclaimed. She grabbed his hand suddenly and nearly
dragged him to the dance floor.

~*Would you run
and never look back*~

"Maybe we should rest a bit," Mamoru suggested.
His feet begging to get off the dance floor. He turned
towards an empty table.

Usagi sighed dejectedly. "Oh all right. But
we've only been dancing a few hours," she commented as
she followed Mamoru to the table.

Mamoru smiled, "We'll dance more later. Besides,
this gives a chance to talk. We haven't had the time to
do that lately." He took hold of Usagi's hands and
looked into her eyes.

She smiled back, "You're right, we've been to
busy with random youma battles to do any talking."

~*Would you cry
if you saw me crying*~

Usagi nodded, looking away. 'Ug, why do we have
talk about senshi business. Is that all Mamo-chan thinks
about now?' "I am trying my best, Mamo-chan. Don't you
see that?" she muttered, tears welling in her eyes, 'No
need to cry Usagi.'

"Of course! I'm not saying you're not trying,
I'm just saying-"

"I know Mamoru!" Usagi snapped. 'Over and over.
I can't take it.'

Mamoru pulled back at her sudden outburst. His
mind blanked on how to respond.

"Haven't I improved since the first battle?
Don't you see? I am giving 100% of myself. And I'm sorry
that's not good enough for you or the others." She
looked down an stared at her glass. 'I'm sorry I'm not
good enough for you.'

~*would you save my soul tonight*~

Mamoru held Usagi tightly. It felt like hours
before he finally reacted. But it had only been a few
minutes before he took her in his arms. "I'm sorry
Usako. I never meant it like that." He looked into her
eyes again, "You've grown soo much, it's unbelievable.
We just can't help but keep pushing you." He sighed
again, "I don't know what to say... Except I never meant
to make you feel that way. I love you."

Usagi smiled softly, "I love you too Mamo-chan."
'Yes! I've gotten him to understand!' she thought
triumphantly. Shifting in his arms, she leaned towards
his face and he towards hers.

~*Would you tremble
if I touched your lips
Would you laugh
oh please tell me this
Now would you die
for the one you love *~

'This is not fair. Why can't I have ONE night
with Mamo-chan by myself. Just one, that's all I ask!'
Usagi whined to herself as she dodged a flying table.

The youma growled, disgruntled that it missed
its target, and began rampaging towards the blonde.

Usagi ran, trying to find a place where she
could transform.

"Dammit, where are the other senshi?!" Mamoru
asked himself. It had been almost a half hour before
Usagi was able to contact them. He threw another rose at
the youma's back.

Mamoru, on the other hand was trying to distract
it. But it seemed like Usagi was the only thing on the
youma's mind. 'If it has one," Mamoru thought.

~*Hold me in your arms tonight*~

"Why won't you die?!?" Jupiter shouted as she
sent another thunder attack.

The battle was already an hour long and yet it
seemed like nothing could kill the youma. It wasn't even
blocking any of the senshi's attacks. But nothing, not
even Sailor Moon's attacks could stop it. Even through
all this, only Jupiter, her, and Tuxedo Kamen were still
standing. The other senshi getting knocked out one by
one.

"There has to be a weakness!" Jupiter exclaimed
as she dodged a piece of a wall being thrown at her.

"But what?" Tuxedo Kamen held his right arm. It
was still hurting from the previous battle.

~*I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever*~

"Jupiter!" Sailor Moon exclaimed as the of her
senshi fell. Apparently this youma did have powers and
drained Jupiter of her energy.

"Sailor Moon! Get down!" Tuxedo Kamen shouted
but it was too late.

"Huh?" Sailor Moon turned and saw an energy ball
coming towards her. Suddenly she felt arms around her,
and the sensation of falling.

~*You can take my breath away*~

"Mamo-chan!" Sailor Moon cried, realizing that
her beloved took the brunt of the energyball. It was to
no avail. He was unconcious. 'No time to cry Usagi,' she
thought to herself as she saw the youma rushing towards
her. 'You have to do something, anything.'

~*Would you swear
that you'll always be mine
Would you lie
would you remember
My angel be have I lost my mind*~

No matter what Sailor Moon did, the youma did
not fall. She was exhausted. The youma wanted her. So
she hid. It would give her enough time to think. 'Maybe
I should just give up,' she thought but quickly shook
her head. 'No, I can't do that. I must give my all!'

"Usako..."

Sailor Moon looked toward the voice.
"Mamo-chan!" she exclaimed.

"Usako..." Tuxedo Kamen grunted as he tried to
sit up. He could see his beloved nor the youma near him.
'Please, don't let it be too late.' He grabbed his cane
and attempted to stand up. "USAKO!" Tuxedo yelled.

Sailor Moon came out of her hiding place and
gasped. The youma, just missing his target, turned
around and ran towards her beloved. "Mamo-chan!"

~*I don't care you're here tonight*~

It all happened so quickly. One moment Tuxedo
saw the youma coming towards him, the next, a blinding
white light encompassed the area.

"What's this feeling..." Tuxedo placed a hand on
his heart. "I know this feeling." And then it hit him,
'Usagi wouldn't dare use it, would she?'

As if to answer his question, the blinding white
light subsided along with the youma. He looked to where
Sailor Moon was standing but instead saw plain clothes
Usagi, holding the ginzoshou in her hands before she
collapsed.

~*I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away*~

"Usako, wake up. Please wake up," Mamoru
pleaded. "Baka, you should have protected her," he
whispered to himself.

"That's your problem," Usagi muttered as she
stirred in his arms.

"Usa?" Mamoru asked bewildered.

"You never let me do the protecting."

~*Ohhh I just wanna hold you,
I just wanna hold you,
oh yeah
My angel be have I lost my mind
I don't care you're here tonight*~

Once again, Mamoru was holding his beloved in
his arms. Not to comfort, not to wake. But because he
wanted to. He smiled again. "So that's all it took."

Usagi nodded in his chest, "Uh huh. All I did
was open my brooch and he vanished. I guess he couldn't
stand the bright light."

"Then why did you collapse?" Mamoru asked,
staring yet again into her eyes.

She shrugged. "I don't know, I guess out of
shock. Of the fact that if I did that earlier, we'd
still be enjoying our date."

He laughed. She smiled. "Let me take you home."

~*I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
(Oh yeah)
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away*~

Dear Diary,
Yes, I know two entries in one day is uncommon.
But I know I wouldn't be able to sleep without writing
this. On the way home after this last youma battle
(which I'll explain in detail in tomorrow's entry),
Mamo-chan asked me what I meant when I said he never
lets me do the saving. So I told him basically what I
wrote in here earlier. And you know what he said?

~*I can be your hero
I can kiss away the pain
And I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
You can take my breath away *~

<<~~~~~~~~~~

"Oh Usa, you're so silly. And that's what I love
about you."

"Oh?" Usagi huffed, "Why am I so silly?" She
stopped walking.

Mamoru took a few more steps and then turned
around. "Don't you understand? You've always been my
hero."

Usagi's eyes widened. "I have?"

Once again Mamoru laughed, "Yes! Of course! Ever
since I met you." He walked towards her. "With your
beautiful and shinning personality, you kept me going.
Knowing that such a wonderful person like you can exist
in this world pushed me to do my best. I look up to you
Usako, I've always had." Mamoru gently placed his hands
on her face, "You give me hope. You take my pain away.
And you replace it with love. You have and always will
be. My hero."

"Oh Mamo-chan," Usagi breathed. She gazed deeply
into his eyes. 'My hero,' she thought as she kissed him.

~*I can be your hero*~

Owari.



AN: Um, I guess it turned out okay. ^^;; I haven't
written a fanfic in over a year.... Let alone a songfic.
Also, I know I left out some key elements like why
the youma attacked and what happened to the senshi. But
I was trying something different. I usually write long
with explanations of everyone about everything so here I
tried to strip most of that away. To make it a barebones
songfic... uh did that make sense? Other than
grammar/spelling errors PLEASE tell me what
you think! Now off to read the other parts of the wheel!
*hee*

Diana Moon
p.s. sailor moon is not mine and neither is the song
"hero" by enrique iglesias.