Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Everlasting Love ❯ Chapter 12: Heartache Party of two ( Chapter 12 )
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By: Angel Della Notte 
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Drama / Romance | Type: Yuri | Uploaded On: 08.11.2014 | Pages: 7 | Words: 4.2K | Visits: 509 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Drama / Romance | Type: Yuri | Uploaded On: 08.11.2014 | Pages: 7 | Words: 4.2K | Visits: 509 | Status: Completed
Chapter 12: Heartache
Party of two
(Three weeks later, Juban High)
Haruka stepped out of the passenger seat of Yuki’s car the purple haired teacher refused to let Haruka drive until she sobered up. She claimed she hadn’t been drinking today but when they had kissed earlier Yuki could taste the liquor. “Are you going to behave today?” Yuki asked.
“What are you my mother now?” Haruka said.
“No, just someone that cares about you,” Yuki said taking Haruka’s arm. She stroked her hand down Haruka’s neck and over her chest. Haruka clutched at her chest it hurting where Yuki touched her. “Haruka are you alright?”
“I’m fine.” Haruka said pulling away from Yuki straightening up. “Look leave me alone. We can’t be seen together here.”
“Haruka.” Yuki said then followed after the blonde as they walked to the school building. They parted ways at the entrance of the school Yuki heading to the office and Haruka to her locker. This was the first day since the breakup with Michiru that Haruka had come to school. Yuki had gotten her several new uniforms but that didn’t help Haruka’s appearance. Her shirt wasn’t tucked in nor her tie completely tied. Her hair was messed up and her jacket just thrown on top. At her locker she was met by Usagi and Minako who also had lockers near her.
“Haruka-san!” Usagi shouted running to the blonde hugging her and knocking her off balance. “Where have you been? We’ve been worried sick about you.”
“No one has seen you since it happened.” Minako said.
Haruka winced knowing full well what it was, it being when she ruined her life with one act that could never be forgiven. “I’ve been around,” was all Haruka said grabbing her chest again the pain ripping through her. It kept getting worse she was thinking that she might have to go see a doctor about it.
“Haruka-san you look horrible. What happen to you?” Minako asked.
“I rather not talk about it.” Haruka said looking up as a head of blue hair walked by she sighed noticing it was just Ami until she noticed that Michiru walked with her. “Michiru…” Haruka mumbled then ran after her leaving her locker open. “Michiru wait!” Haruka called.
Michiru stopped and turned hearing a voice she hadn’t heard in a while. Her heart jumped at the sound but her mind reminded her what happened and a frown came to her face. “What do you want Haruka?” Michiru said starting to walk again this time Haruka next to her.
“I miss you.” Haruka said the pain in her chest was still there but was starting to feel better now that she was near Michiru.
“I’m just going to go I’ll see you in calculus.” Ami said excusing herself.
“You should have thought about that before you cheated.” Michiru said. “Haruka what happened to you? You look like crap.”
“Michiru, I can’t eat, I can’t sleep being away from you hurts.” Haruka said noticing Seiya walk up to them. “What the fuck do you want?”
“Haruka,” Michiru said glancing between the two of them.
“Michiru is she bothering you?” Seiya asked taking Michiru’s books from her.
Haruka grabbed Seiya by the collar and slammed him against the wall angry that he would dare use Michiru’s name without an honorific. Seiya dropped the books and tried to push Haruka away but she had him pinned. “Haruka let go of him!” Michiru said grabbing Haruka and pulling her away as she did she noticed that Haruka still wore the ring she had brought her for their engagement. “Stop it Haruka.”
Haruka let up but didn’t move away Seiya fixed his collar then took a step closer to Michiru putting his arm around Michiru’s waist kissing her on the cheek. “Come on babe let’s get out of here.” Haruka saw the movement and the kiss but was too stunned to move how could she? How could Michiru be with Seiya? Of all the people in the world him.
They both walked off as Usagi and Minako walked over to Haruka, “How long has that been going on?” Haruka said pointing to them still in shock.
Both girls looked where Haruka was pointing even though they knew what she was talking about. “A couple of weeks, Haruka-san is it true, did you?” Usagi asked her face contorted in pain unable to believe that Haruka could have cheated on Michiru then attack her nearly raping her.
Minako looked over to her friend sometimes Usagi’s naivety and good nature wasn’t a good thing. Their Princess found it hard to believe that one of her friends was capable of doing something like this. Judging by the look on Haruka’s face it was true and it was something she wasn’t proud of. Minako put her hand on Usagi’s arm and shook her head. Haruka didn’t answer just turned and walked away leaving the school. She walked downtown trying to find a bar that was open but it was eight in the morning and none were open. She settled at a liquor store buying a bottle of whiskey and dropping beneath a tree in the park opening the bottle and drinking straight from it as she wondered when she would wake up from this nightmare.
(Later that afternoon, Juban Park)
Michiru and Seiya walked through the park both still wearing their school uniforms. As they walked they held hands, “Michiru about what happened this morning are you alright?” Seiya asked. “I’m sorry that happened.”
“Seiya I’m fine. I just… I don’t know. I haven’t seen her since it happened.” Michiru said. In truth her heart and mind had been fighting. Her heart had been telling her to run into Haruka’s arms, to hug and kiss her but her mind was filled with anger at the blonde. How could Haruka do that to her? How could she whisper that she loved her and wanted to spend her life with her then go and do something like that? Michiru wondered if this was a nightmare and hoped that she would wake up and everything would be as it was that she would be in Haruka’s arms. But this was no nightmare Haruka had cheated on her, had attacked her and now she stood here with Seiya not Haruka.
Seiya nodded, he hadn’t intended to move this fast with Michiru but they had. He wanted to be there for her and then she started getting more serious. He had to admit he enjoyed being with Michiru ever since he first met her at the concert he was drawn to her. But after finding out about Haruka he had backed away. Now Haruka was out of the picture and he could pursue Michiru. But why did this feel so wrong? “I can’t imagine what it must feel like.” He said.
“Haruka looked so bad. I worry about her. Where is she staying? Is she alright?” Michiru said remembering how Haruka had been dressed her clothes were new but it looked like she had been dressed in the dark. That and she reeked of alcohol. Michiru wondered about so many things concerning her old lover. In truth Haruka looked like she felt.
“She looked pretty bad but not like she has been living on the streets. Maybe she got a hotel room or is staying with a friend.” Seiya said looking over to a tree and seeing the blonde passed out underneath it. He shook his head then turned to Michiru “Come on Michiru the movie will be starting soon.” Seiya said leading Michiru away from the park and away from Haruka. That was something Michiru didn’t need to see right now. Seiya was amazed at how far the blonde had fallen. They reached the theater and Seiya bought the tickets then told Michiru he would be right back. He walked towards the bathroom stopping outside and pulling out his cell phone, “Hey Yaten, do me a favor.”
“Yeah sure aren’t you on a date with Michiru-san?” Yaten asked. He still hadn’t understood what was going on with Michiru and Haruka. Seiya had come home that night it was clear that he had been in a fight. He told them what Haruka had done and how Haruka had attacked Michiru then gotten into a fight with him. Yaten didn’t believe him at first but the next day Michiru had shown up with a scarf around her neck and no one had seen Haruka but there were plenty of rumors.
“Yeah we are at the theater. Look I need you and Taiki to do me a favor. Head over to Juban Park I think I saw Haruka passed out under a tree, I think she’s drunk. Go make sure she is alright. I didn’t want Michiru to see her like that.” Seiya said he hated walking away from Haruka leaving her like that but he really felt it was the best thing to do. Maybe Yaten and Taiki would find her and take her to where ever she had been staying so she could sleep it off.
“Sure thing Seiya,” Yaten said no one had seen Haruka and except for briefly this morning and the blonde hadn’t looked very good. “Thanks Yaten.” Seiya said hanging up the phone. He walked back over to Michiru who had bought some popcorn and a drink then they went and sat down in the theater. Seiya had to admit he was bored Michiru picked the movie and it was a chick flick. He startled a little as she rested her head on his shoulder but recovered quickly putting his arm around her. He wondered if Michiru was just using him as a rebound or to get back at Haruka. Part of him knew that one or the other was true but he honestly didn’t care. He jumped again felling his phone ring then pulled away excusing himself then walking into to the lobby to answer it. “Yaten, did you find her?” Seiya asked.
“No she wasn’t there but we found an empty whiskey bottle and her wallet.” Yaten said flipping through the receipts in it seeing most of them were for liquor.
“Keep an eye out for her I’m worried about her.” Seiya said feeling something hit him upside the head knocking him down to his knees. He dropped the phone and saw Haruka standing over him. She landed a few more kicks on him then dropped down to her knees punching him. Caught off guard and already winded Seiya just curled into a ball taking the beating. It only lasted a short while but he stayed where he was for a few minutes then looked up seeing Haruka being restrained by several security guards. Michiru came out of theater wondering where Seiya had gone and saw Haruka being held back, then Seiya being helped up. She put two and two together then walked over to Seiya.
“Michiru!” Haruka shouted trying to pull free but the three security guards holding her back were stronger.
Michiru quickly made sure Seiya was alright, he was beat pretty bad but nothing permanent. She then walked over to Haruka who was still being held back. “Look Haruka it’s over. You aren’t a part of my life anymore. Just leave us alone.” Michiru said then walked back over to Seiya. “Come on let’s go home and get you cleaned up.” Michiru said taking his arm and walking to the door.
“Michiru,” Haruka said to the leaving girl but she kept walking whether she heard her or not she didn’t know.
(Thirty minutes later, Outer Manor)
“Come on in and let me clean that up.” Michiru said leading Seiya up the stairs.
She sat him down on the couch and went to get the first aid kit. The coffee table he and Haruka had broken had been replaced. He glanced over to the sliding glass door. It hadn’t been replaced yet but was boarded over. “Michiru I’m sorry about earlier.” Seiya said when she walked back in.
“Seiya stop apologizing it wasn’t your fault.” Michiru said. He had been saying sorry the whole drive here. Michiru had drove luckily his car was an automatic. “It’s not your fault Haruka is an asshole.”
“Still it seems every time I see her we fight.” Seiya said. He and Haruka had never really gotten along but in truth he really respected Haruka well until recently.
“She will get over it.” Michiru said dabbing some alcohol on a cotton ball.
“But when will sh- Ow!” Seiya said as she pressed it to a cut on his forehead. “Michiru you don’t have to do that with my Senshi powers it will be healed by morning. Ow!” Michiru nodded then set the cotton ball down but didn’t move away. She blushed when she realized how close they were sitting. Seiya blushed as well then reached up cupping Michiru’s chin kissing her gently on the lips. The kiss intensified more and he wrapped his arms around her pressing her back into the sofa. He leaned back and stared into her blue eyes, “Michiru you are beautiful.” He said then kissed her again his hands brushing up her sides and under her shirt across her stomach.
“Not here.” Michiru whispered her voice uncertain but she kept kissing him. Seiya nodded then swept her up in his arms carrying her upstairs to her room. He pushed the door open then walked to the bed laying her down on it. She kissed him back enjoying the kiss but once again her heart and her mind fought. Stop it you can’t be doing this. You don’t love him. You love Haruka. But look what she did to you. She doesn’t love you. Yes, she does you saw her this morning the pain in her eyes. She still has your ring on. Still she hurt you and will only hurt you again. He cares for you. He may even love you. But he isn’t her. Is that really a bad thing? But this is our bed. No this isn’t our bed anymore this is your bed. I can’t do this. Yes you can you told her it was over. Is it over or is it not? Michiru still kissed him but Seiya could tell she wasn’t really there and wasn’t surprised when she gently pushed him away. “Seiya I can’t do this.” Michiru said. “We can’t do this.”
Seiya sighed then rolled off her lying next to her in the bed. He was still close to her but made no further advances. “It’s too soon.” Seiya said and Michiru nodded. “Good Night Michiru.” Seiya kissed her on the forehead then walked out of the room picking his coat up off of the couch on the way.
Hotaru watched from the kitchen as Seiya left. She had seen him and her Michiru-mama kissing on the couch. There was so much the young girl didn’t understand. Where had Haruka-papa gone? She hadn’t seen her papa in three weeks, Setsuna-mama had picked her up from school and when they got home Michiru-mama was crying and the house was a mess. They still hadn’t replaced the door and no one would tell her what happened. She didn’t understand why Haruka-papa had left and why Michiru-mama was with Seiya. Haruka-papa never let anyone else kiss Michiru-mama especially Seiya. Hotaru stood up and left her homework on the table unfinished then walked upstairs heading to Michiru’s room after hearing noises from it. Inside Michiru lay on the bed clutching Haruka’s pillow. She had been sleeping with it for the last few weeks and Haruka’s smell was gone. “Michiru-mama?” Hotaru said from the doorway. Michiru looked up seeing the girl and wiped a few tears away. Hotaru walked across the room and climbed into the bed Michiru pulling her into a hug. “Why are you crying?” Hotaru asked. Michiru didn’t say anything just shook her head holding Hotaru tighter. “I miss Haruka-papa.”
“So do I.” Michiru said still holding Hotaru and crying.
(Tokyo Police Station)
“I’m here to post bail on Ten’ou Haruka.” Yuki said to the officer behind the desk.
He looked on the computer screen then back up to Yuki, “No bail it’s the first offence and the victim isn’t pressing charges. He’s in the drunk tank I’ll have an officer bring him up if you can just sign here.”
Yuki nodded then signed the papers before sitting down on a bench. A few minutes later they brought Haruka up. She wasn’t drunk anymore but was hung over. “Haruka what have you done?” Yuki asked running over to her.
“Nothing,” Haruka said shrugging her off.
“Nothing doesn’t get you arrested,” Yuki said linking her arm through Haruka’s again.
“I said it was nothing now let go of me.” Haruka said as they left the station. “I’ll pay you back for whatever the bail was.”
“You don’t owe me anything.” Yuki said leaning into Haruka though the blonde didn’t welcome the movement and winced feeling pain in her chest again. “Come on let’s go home and I’ll get you cleaned up.” Yuki said kissing Haruka on the cheek.
“No” Haruka said pulling away her hand moving to her chest as if pressing on it would make her heart stop aching. So this is what a broken heart felt like Haruka thought then sighed knowing that her heart was broken and it was no one’s fault but her own. This wasn’t the end though perhaps her heart would mend but first she had someone else’s heart she had to mend. “I’m not going back with you. I’m done with you.”
“Where will you go then?” Yuki said throwing her hands up in the air. “She won’t take you back. She’s moved on she’s dating that singer one of the Three Lights. Haruka I love you!”
“I don’t love you, I’ll win her back. But to do that I can’t be around you.” Haruka said walking away from Yuki. “It’s over Yuki stay away from us.”
(Midnight, Outer Manor Setsuna’s room)
The room was dark and Setsuna slept in her bed rolling around caught in a nightmare. She suddenly sat up sweat dripping down her face. Everything made sense to her now. She knew that there was no possible way Haruka would ever willingly cheat on Michiru. There was something else going on. Haruka was under the spell of the Siren. But how could that be they had captured the Siren and she was locked away in Calabash Prison. “I have to tell Michiru.” Setsuna said aloud thinking about all the pain her friends had been through and for what a spell? A wicked creature trying to get her revenge? Setsuna stood and walked over to her closet grabbing her robe. It was the middle of the night but for this she could wake Michiru up.
“You know you can’t.” A voice in the room said. Setsuna’s skin went pale and she stopped dead in her tracks turning towards the sound, she knew that voice very well.
“Chronos,” Setsuna whispered a chill running down her back. She closed the closet and let her robe drop to the floor forgotten. It wasn’t often she saw her father the last time had been centuries ago.
“Yes my child it has been a while but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been watching you, I’ve been very lenient with you lately letting quite a few things slip. Minor infractions of your powers,” Chronos said as he stepped out of the shadows he wore a dark robe. His face was covered by the hood but you could see ruby eyes peering through it. The same ruby eyes that Setsuna saw every time she looked into a mirror. Chronos was probably the only one in the world that could call her a child without the Senshi of Time getting angry.
“They are my friends I have to help them out.” Setsuna pleaded though she knew it was hopeless to plead with him.
“Enough!” Chronos’ voice boomed but it wasn’t heard outside of Setsuna’s room. His voice lowered to a more normal level as he said, “You’ve stood by before you will do it again.” Chronos looked down at Setsuna who looked down like a scolded child. “Perhaps you’ve been on Earth too long.”
“I’ve never neglected my duties!” Setsuna retorted her eyes rising to meet his. She knew what the solitude of the time gate felt like. To be honest she didn’t want to go back anytime soon. She enjoyed living on earth, having a family, friends and a lover.
“Then you know your place. You see the future but only you can know. You can not change their fates.” Chronos said fading back into the shadows.
Setsuna watched him disappear then sat back on the bed pulling her legs up into her chest resting her head down on her knees. As her head rested on her knees tears fell down her cheeks in a rare moment when the Time Guardian let her emotions be seen though no one was there to witness it. She had stood by once and watched her friends die. Now duty required her to do it again.
To be continued…
Author Notes: Haruka gets pissed off for Seiya not using honorifics because the lack of them is only used between close relationships and can mean “My Michiru”.
(Three weeks later, Juban High)
Haruka stepped out of the passenger seat of Yuki’s car the purple haired teacher refused to let Haruka drive until she sobered up. She claimed she hadn’t been drinking today but when they had kissed earlier Yuki could taste the liquor. “Are you going to behave today?” Yuki asked.
“What are you my mother now?” Haruka said.
“No, just someone that cares about you,” Yuki said taking Haruka’s arm. She stroked her hand down Haruka’s neck and over her chest. Haruka clutched at her chest it hurting where Yuki touched her. “Haruka are you alright?”
“I’m fine.” Haruka said pulling away from Yuki straightening up. “Look leave me alone. We can’t be seen together here.”
“Haruka.” Yuki said then followed after the blonde as they walked to the school building. They parted ways at the entrance of the school Yuki heading to the office and Haruka to her locker. This was the first day since the breakup with Michiru that Haruka had come to school. Yuki had gotten her several new uniforms but that didn’t help Haruka’s appearance. Her shirt wasn’t tucked in nor her tie completely tied. Her hair was messed up and her jacket just thrown on top. At her locker she was met by Usagi and Minako who also had lockers near her.
“Haruka-san!” Usagi shouted running to the blonde hugging her and knocking her off balance. “Where have you been? We’ve been worried sick about you.”
“No one has seen you since it happened.” Minako said.
Haruka winced knowing full well what it was, it being when she ruined her life with one act that could never be forgiven. “I’ve been around,” was all Haruka said grabbing her chest again the pain ripping through her. It kept getting worse she was thinking that she might have to go see a doctor about it.
“Haruka-san you look horrible. What happen to you?” Minako asked.
“I rather not talk about it.” Haruka said looking up as a head of blue hair walked by she sighed noticing it was just Ami until she noticed that Michiru walked with her. “Michiru…” Haruka mumbled then ran after her leaving her locker open. “Michiru wait!” Haruka called.
Michiru stopped and turned hearing a voice she hadn’t heard in a while. Her heart jumped at the sound but her mind reminded her what happened and a frown came to her face. “What do you want Haruka?” Michiru said starting to walk again this time Haruka next to her.
“I miss you.” Haruka said the pain in her chest was still there but was starting to feel better now that she was near Michiru.
“I’m just going to go I’ll see you in calculus.” Ami said excusing herself.
“You should have thought about that before you cheated.” Michiru said. “Haruka what happened to you? You look like crap.”
“Michiru, I can’t eat, I can’t sleep being away from you hurts.” Haruka said noticing Seiya walk up to them. “What the fuck do you want?”
“Haruka,” Michiru said glancing between the two of them.
“Michiru is she bothering you?” Seiya asked taking Michiru’s books from her.
Haruka grabbed Seiya by the collar and slammed him against the wall angry that he would dare use Michiru’s name without an honorific. Seiya dropped the books and tried to push Haruka away but she had him pinned. “Haruka let go of him!” Michiru said grabbing Haruka and pulling her away as she did she noticed that Haruka still wore the ring she had brought her for their engagement. “Stop it Haruka.”
Haruka let up but didn’t move away Seiya fixed his collar then took a step closer to Michiru putting his arm around Michiru’s waist kissing her on the cheek. “Come on babe let’s get out of here.” Haruka saw the movement and the kiss but was too stunned to move how could she? How could Michiru be with Seiya? Of all the people in the world him.
They both walked off as Usagi and Minako walked over to Haruka, “How long has that been going on?” Haruka said pointing to them still in shock.
Both girls looked where Haruka was pointing even though they knew what she was talking about. “A couple of weeks, Haruka-san is it true, did you?” Usagi asked her face contorted in pain unable to believe that Haruka could have cheated on Michiru then attack her nearly raping her.
Minako looked over to her friend sometimes Usagi’s naivety and good nature wasn’t a good thing. Their Princess found it hard to believe that one of her friends was capable of doing something like this. Judging by the look on Haruka’s face it was true and it was something she wasn’t proud of. Minako put her hand on Usagi’s arm and shook her head. Haruka didn’t answer just turned and walked away leaving the school. She walked downtown trying to find a bar that was open but it was eight in the morning and none were open. She settled at a liquor store buying a bottle of whiskey and dropping beneath a tree in the park opening the bottle and drinking straight from it as she wondered when she would wake up from this nightmare.
(Later that afternoon, Juban Park)
Michiru and Seiya walked through the park both still wearing their school uniforms. As they walked they held hands, “Michiru about what happened this morning are you alright?” Seiya asked. “I’m sorry that happened.”
“Seiya I’m fine. I just… I don’t know. I haven’t seen her since it happened.” Michiru said. In truth her heart and mind had been fighting. Her heart had been telling her to run into Haruka’s arms, to hug and kiss her but her mind was filled with anger at the blonde. How could Haruka do that to her? How could she whisper that she loved her and wanted to spend her life with her then go and do something like that? Michiru wondered if this was a nightmare and hoped that she would wake up and everything would be as it was that she would be in Haruka’s arms. But this was no nightmare Haruka had cheated on her, had attacked her and now she stood here with Seiya not Haruka.
Seiya nodded, he hadn’t intended to move this fast with Michiru but they had. He wanted to be there for her and then she started getting more serious. He had to admit he enjoyed being with Michiru ever since he first met her at the concert he was drawn to her. But after finding out about Haruka he had backed away. Now Haruka was out of the picture and he could pursue Michiru. But why did this feel so wrong? “I can’t imagine what it must feel like.” He said.
“Haruka looked so bad. I worry about her. Where is she staying? Is she alright?” Michiru said remembering how Haruka had been dressed her clothes were new but it looked like she had been dressed in the dark. That and she reeked of alcohol. Michiru wondered about so many things concerning her old lover. In truth Haruka looked like she felt.
“She looked pretty bad but not like she has been living on the streets. Maybe she got a hotel room or is staying with a friend.” Seiya said looking over to a tree and seeing the blonde passed out underneath it. He shook his head then turned to Michiru “Come on Michiru the movie will be starting soon.” Seiya said leading Michiru away from the park and away from Haruka. That was something Michiru didn’t need to see right now. Seiya was amazed at how far the blonde had fallen. They reached the theater and Seiya bought the tickets then told Michiru he would be right back. He walked towards the bathroom stopping outside and pulling out his cell phone, “Hey Yaten, do me a favor.”
“Yeah sure aren’t you on a date with Michiru-san?” Yaten asked. He still hadn’t understood what was going on with Michiru and Haruka. Seiya had come home that night it was clear that he had been in a fight. He told them what Haruka had done and how Haruka had attacked Michiru then gotten into a fight with him. Yaten didn’t believe him at first but the next day Michiru had shown up with a scarf around her neck and no one had seen Haruka but there were plenty of rumors.
“Yeah we are at the theater. Look I need you and Taiki to do me a favor. Head over to Juban Park I think I saw Haruka passed out under a tree, I think she’s drunk. Go make sure she is alright. I didn’t want Michiru to see her like that.” Seiya said he hated walking away from Haruka leaving her like that but he really felt it was the best thing to do. Maybe Yaten and Taiki would find her and take her to where ever she had been staying so she could sleep it off.
“Sure thing Seiya,” Yaten said no one had seen Haruka and except for briefly this morning and the blonde hadn’t looked very good. “Thanks Yaten.” Seiya said hanging up the phone. He walked back over to Michiru who had bought some popcorn and a drink then they went and sat down in the theater. Seiya had to admit he was bored Michiru picked the movie and it was a chick flick. He startled a little as she rested her head on his shoulder but recovered quickly putting his arm around her. He wondered if Michiru was just using him as a rebound or to get back at Haruka. Part of him knew that one or the other was true but he honestly didn’t care. He jumped again felling his phone ring then pulled away excusing himself then walking into to the lobby to answer it. “Yaten, did you find her?” Seiya asked.
“No she wasn’t there but we found an empty whiskey bottle and her wallet.” Yaten said flipping through the receipts in it seeing most of them were for liquor.
“Keep an eye out for her I’m worried about her.” Seiya said feeling something hit him upside the head knocking him down to his knees. He dropped the phone and saw Haruka standing over him. She landed a few more kicks on him then dropped down to her knees punching him. Caught off guard and already winded Seiya just curled into a ball taking the beating. It only lasted a short while but he stayed where he was for a few minutes then looked up seeing Haruka being restrained by several security guards. Michiru came out of theater wondering where Seiya had gone and saw Haruka being held back, then Seiya being helped up. She put two and two together then walked over to Seiya.
“Michiru!” Haruka shouted trying to pull free but the three security guards holding her back were stronger.
Michiru quickly made sure Seiya was alright, he was beat pretty bad but nothing permanent. She then walked over to Haruka who was still being held back. “Look Haruka it’s over. You aren’t a part of my life anymore. Just leave us alone.” Michiru said then walked back over to Seiya. “Come on let’s go home and get you cleaned up.” Michiru said taking his arm and walking to the door.
“Michiru,” Haruka said to the leaving girl but she kept walking whether she heard her or not she didn’t know.
(Thirty minutes later, Outer Manor)
“Come on in and let me clean that up.” Michiru said leading Seiya up the stairs.
She sat him down on the couch and went to get the first aid kit. The coffee table he and Haruka had broken had been replaced. He glanced over to the sliding glass door. It hadn’t been replaced yet but was boarded over. “Michiru I’m sorry about earlier.” Seiya said when she walked back in.
“Seiya stop apologizing it wasn’t your fault.” Michiru said. He had been saying sorry the whole drive here. Michiru had drove luckily his car was an automatic. “It’s not your fault Haruka is an asshole.”
“Still it seems every time I see her we fight.” Seiya said. He and Haruka had never really gotten along but in truth he really respected Haruka well until recently.
“She will get over it.” Michiru said dabbing some alcohol on a cotton ball.
“But when will sh- Ow!” Seiya said as she pressed it to a cut on his forehead. “Michiru you don’t have to do that with my Senshi powers it will be healed by morning. Ow!” Michiru nodded then set the cotton ball down but didn’t move away. She blushed when she realized how close they were sitting. Seiya blushed as well then reached up cupping Michiru’s chin kissing her gently on the lips. The kiss intensified more and he wrapped his arms around her pressing her back into the sofa. He leaned back and stared into her blue eyes, “Michiru you are beautiful.” He said then kissed her again his hands brushing up her sides and under her shirt across her stomach.
“Not here.” Michiru whispered her voice uncertain but she kept kissing him. Seiya nodded then swept her up in his arms carrying her upstairs to her room. He pushed the door open then walked to the bed laying her down on it. She kissed him back enjoying the kiss but once again her heart and her mind fought. Stop it you can’t be doing this. You don’t love him. You love Haruka. But look what she did to you. She doesn’t love you. Yes, she does you saw her this morning the pain in her eyes. She still has your ring on. Still she hurt you and will only hurt you again. He cares for you. He may even love you. But he isn’t her. Is that really a bad thing? But this is our bed. No this isn’t our bed anymore this is your bed. I can’t do this. Yes you can you told her it was over. Is it over or is it not? Michiru still kissed him but Seiya could tell she wasn’t really there and wasn’t surprised when she gently pushed him away. “Seiya I can’t do this.” Michiru said. “We can’t do this.”
Seiya sighed then rolled off her lying next to her in the bed. He was still close to her but made no further advances. “It’s too soon.” Seiya said and Michiru nodded. “Good Night Michiru.” Seiya kissed her on the forehead then walked out of the room picking his coat up off of the couch on the way.
Hotaru watched from the kitchen as Seiya left. She had seen him and her Michiru-mama kissing on the couch. There was so much the young girl didn’t understand. Where had Haruka-papa gone? She hadn’t seen her papa in three weeks, Setsuna-mama had picked her up from school and when they got home Michiru-mama was crying and the house was a mess. They still hadn’t replaced the door and no one would tell her what happened. She didn’t understand why Haruka-papa had left and why Michiru-mama was with Seiya. Haruka-papa never let anyone else kiss Michiru-mama especially Seiya. Hotaru stood up and left her homework on the table unfinished then walked upstairs heading to Michiru’s room after hearing noises from it. Inside Michiru lay on the bed clutching Haruka’s pillow. She had been sleeping with it for the last few weeks and Haruka’s smell was gone. “Michiru-mama?” Hotaru said from the doorway. Michiru looked up seeing the girl and wiped a few tears away. Hotaru walked across the room and climbed into the bed Michiru pulling her into a hug. “Why are you crying?” Hotaru asked. Michiru didn’t say anything just shook her head holding Hotaru tighter. “I miss Haruka-papa.”
“So do I.” Michiru said still holding Hotaru and crying.
(Tokyo Police Station)
“I’m here to post bail on Ten’ou Haruka.” Yuki said to the officer behind the desk.
He looked on the computer screen then back up to Yuki, “No bail it’s the first offence and the victim isn’t pressing charges. He’s in the drunk tank I’ll have an officer bring him up if you can just sign here.”
Yuki nodded then signed the papers before sitting down on a bench. A few minutes later they brought Haruka up. She wasn’t drunk anymore but was hung over. “Haruka what have you done?” Yuki asked running over to her.
“Nothing,” Haruka said shrugging her off.
“Nothing doesn’t get you arrested,” Yuki said linking her arm through Haruka’s again.
“I said it was nothing now let go of me.” Haruka said as they left the station. “I’ll pay you back for whatever the bail was.”
“You don’t owe me anything.” Yuki said leaning into Haruka though the blonde didn’t welcome the movement and winced feeling pain in her chest again. “Come on let’s go home and I’ll get you cleaned up.” Yuki said kissing Haruka on the cheek.
“No” Haruka said pulling away her hand moving to her chest as if pressing on it would make her heart stop aching. So this is what a broken heart felt like Haruka thought then sighed knowing that her heart was broken and it was no one’s fault but her own. This wasn’t the end though perhaps her heart would mend but first she had someone else’s heart she had to mend. “I’m not going back with you. I’m done with you.”
“Where will you go then?” Yuki said throwing her hands up in the air. “She won’t take you back. She’s moved on she’s dating that singer one of the Three Lights. Haruka I love you!”
“I don’t love you, I’ll win her back. But to do that I can’t be around you.” Haruka said walking away from Yuki. “It’s over Yuki stay away from us.”
(Midnight, Outer Manor Setsuna’s room)
The room was dark and Setsuna slept in her bed rolling around caught in a nightmare. She suddenly sat up sweat dripping down her face. Everything made sense to her now. She knew that there was no possible way Haruka would ever willingly cheat on Michiru. There was something else going on. Haruka was under the spell of the Siren. But how could that be they had captured the Siren and she was locked away in Calabash Prison. “I have to tell Michiru.” Setsuna said aloud thinking about all the pain her friends had been through and for what a spell? A wicked creature trying to get her revenge? Setsuna stood and walked over to her closet grabbing her robe. It was the middle of the night but for this she could wake Michiru up.
“You know you can’t.” A voice in the room said. Setsuna’s skin went pale and she stopped dead in her tracks turning towards the sound, she knew that voice very well.
“Chronos,” Setsuna whispered a chill running down her back. She closed the closet and let her robe drop to the floor forgotten. It wasn’t often she saw her father the last time had been centuries ago.
“Yes my child it has been a while but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been watching you, I’ve been very lenient with you lately letting quite a few things slip. Minor infractions of your powers,” Chronos said as he stepped out of the shadows he wore a dark robe. His face was covered by the hood but you could see ruby eyes peering through it. The same ruby eyes that Setsuna saw every time she looked into a mirror. Chronos was probably the only one in the world that could call her a child without the Senshi of Time getting angry.
“They are my friends I have to help them out.” Setsuna pleaded though she knew it was hopeless to plead with him.
“Enough!” Chronos’ voice boomed but it wasn’t heard outside of Setsuna’s room. His voice lowered to a more normal level as he said, “You’ve stood by before you will do it again.” Chronos looked down at Setsuna who looked down like a scolded child. “Perhaps you’ve been on Earth too long.”
“I’ve never neglected my duties!” Setsuna retorted her eyes rising to meet his. She knew what the solitude of the time gate felt like. To be honest she didn’t want to go back anytime soon. She enjoyed living on earth, having a family, friends and a lover.
“Then you know your place. You see the future but only you can know. You can not change their fates.” Chronos said fading back into the shadows.
Setsuna watched him disappear then sat back on the bed pulling her legs up into her chest resting her head down on her knees. As her head rested on her knees tears fell down her cheeks in a rare moment when the Time Guardian let her emotions be seen though no one was there to witness it. She had stood by once and watched her friends die. Now duty required her to do it again.
To be continued…
Author Notes: Haruka gets pissed off for Seiya not using honorifics because the lack of them is only used between close relationships and can mean “My Michiru”.