Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Everlasting Love ❯ Chapter 14: Tears of Love ( Chapter 14 )
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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: 4.1K | Visits: 2.6K | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Drama / Romance | Type: Yuri | Uploaded On: 08.11.2014 | Pages: 7 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 2.6K | Status: Completed
Chapter 14: Tears of
Love
Michiru sat in a chair placed next to Haruka's hospital bed the blonde's hand in her own. Since coming here this morning Haruka had one more attack and had to be taken into surgery again. There was a thin tube running between the two of them passing a red liquid from Michiru to Haruka. Doctor Mizuno was worried about all blood Haruka had lost and Ami suggested using the blood of another senshi that perhaps it would give Haruka strength. Michiru being type O had volunteered to give her lover blood since she was the universal donor. For the most part of the day Haruka had been asleep waking up only a few times the last being right before she had another attack.
Doctor Mizuno had left to check on other patients and Ami had gone to enlist Rei's help in retrieving Tears of the Moon knowing that there was no way she could make Usagi cry and that if anyone could do it Rei could. Rei and Usagi's relationship confused the blue haired genius they were the best of friends but fought all the time. Michiru reached over to Haruka with her other hand stroking the blonde's bangs out of her face as she began to stir. "Hey," Michiru said, "How are you feeling?"
"Better I guess. How long was I out this time?" Haruka asked reaching up and taking Michiru’s hand pressing a quick kiss to it.
"A few hours, Mizuno-sama had to operate on you again." Michiru said as Haruka noticed the IV running between them, "Ami-chan thought Senshi blood would maybe slow the poison."
"Smart girl that is most likely why I am feeling better or it could be because the blood is coming from a pretty girl." Haruka said with a smile.
"Ever the flirt," Michiru teased linking her fingers in Haruka’s hand.
"You love it though." Haruka said with a smile.
"Only when you flirt with me," Michiru said leaning across the bed and kissing Haruka.
"Oh, I'm sorry for interrupting." Doctor Mizuno said a little surprised even though she knew the pair of woman were lovers, Ami had even told her they were engaged to be married. Even though they were both woman Doctor Mizuno had to admit they made a cute couple and were totally devoted to each other. Michiru hadn’t left Haruka’s side since coming here except for the two times Haruka had been in surgery and Michiru paced across the waiting room until they brought her out.
"It's alright Mizuno-sama." Michiru said causing Haruka to frown she had a month's worth of kissing to make up plus she was no where near the thousand kisses she owed Michiru.
"I think we should take the IV out or you will lose too much blood and I will be treating both of you." Doctor Mizuno said. Both girls nodded then Doctor Mizuno took the IV out of Haruka's arm first the out of Michiru's arm placing a small band aid over the puncture then handed Michiru a juice box. "Drink this and try to stay sitting down for a while. And you Haruka-san are to rest, stay in that bed; if you get tired take a nap hopefully Ami will be back with this cure soon." She still hadn't gotten used to the fact that her daughter and her friends were magical beings. There was so much she didn't understand but she trusted her daughter. Both of them agreed to the doctor's orders and she left the room.
"So where were we?" Haruka asked.
"Nope you heard the doctor's orders I'm to stay sitting down until I get my strength back." Michiru said finishing the juice box and placing it on the table.
"You could always lay with me then we could continue." Haruka said patting the bed.
"But you are to rest too." Michiru teased but she was already standing as she stood she felt a little light headed and had to brace herself on the bed.
“Are you alright? Here lie down with me, you’ll feel better.” Haruka said easing Michiru into the bed with her.
“Just an excuse to get me into your bed,” Michiru said snuggling into Haruka’s good shoulder.
“I happen to like it when you are in my bed and I think you do too.” Haruka said raising Michiru’s chin and kissing her.
“We’re supposed to be resting.” Michiru said as she returned the kiss.
"It's just kissing." Haruka said pulling the smaller girl down into the bed.
"Since when has just kissing been enough for you?" Michiru said but was silenced by another kiss.
"Three hundred and forty-two," Haruka said as she kissed her again. “Six hundred and fifty-eight to go.”
"Oh no, you are supposed to be resting so you'll have to settle for just cuddling. There will be plenty of time for paying me back when you get better." Michiru said praying that she was right she knew what it felt like not to have Haruka around and it was miserable. Inside she knew she couldn't live without the blonde tomboy.
(Hikawa Shrine)
The inners sat around the table studying for a Japanese test they had coming up. The room was mostly quite everyone but Usagi being told about needing Tears of the Moon to help Haruka. "Uh I'm hungry Mako-chan can we have some of that chocolate cake you brought over?"
"Usagi we all agreed not until we finish our homework." Makoto said looking up from her own homework.
Minako looked over Usagi's shoulder reading her paper, "And you've barely even answered four questions."
"Make that three this kanji is all wrong I can’t even make sense of what it’s supposed to say. Usagi do you even pay attention in class? Seriously this isn't that hard." Rei said as she looked over Usagi’s other shoulder. "I think you've spending too much time with Seiya-kun!"
"Seiya? He's been with Michiru-san since her and Haruka-san...." Usagi said trailing off then changing the subject not wanting to think about it. Haruka and Michiru were meant to be together it wasn't right for them to be apart and she was mad at Seiya for stepping in like that. "But Mako-chan that cake looks so yummy and I can't think on an empty stomach!"
"Usagi-baka you can't think on an empty stomach or a full one! If you eat that cake you will say you are tried and fall asleep then never finish your homework and fail that test!" Rei said raising her voice a bit.
"Rei-chan you don't have to be so mean!" Usagi said reaching for the cake anyway.
"Ah! I can't stand it!" Rei said slapping Usagi's hand. "How in the world is someone like you supposed to become Queen of the moon? You are such a baby! Get bad marks, are so undecided about everything and ah! I can't even list everything! You don't deserve to be the Princess of the Moon!"
"Rei....." Usagi said standing and running from the room tears already in her eyes.
"Usagi.... I didn't mean it.... You'll be a great Queen...." Rei said a few tears of her own falling but Usagi was already gone. She hadn't wanted to do this but knew it was the only way to save Haruka.
"Rei-chan, you can tell her later." Makoto said patting Rei's arm.
"She'll understand." Minako said giving Rei a hug she knew how much it must have hurt Rei to say those things. As much as the Fire Senshi fought with their Princess she loved her very much.
(Outside the Shrine)
Usagi ran down the steps tears clouding her eyes causing her to run into Mamoru who was waiting at the bottom of the stairs. "Usako," He said holding her wondering what Rei had said to his girlfriend. He knew none of the senshi liked this plan but it had to be done or they would loose one of their own maybe two. Who knew how Michiru would react to Haruka's death she had already followed Haruka into death once.
"Mamo-chan!" Usagi cried falling into his shoulder.
"Shh Usako." Mamoru said handing her a handkerchief. "What's wrong?"
"Rei-chan she said...." Usagi said pausing to wipe her eyes and drenching the handkerchief.
"Shhh Usako she probably didn't mean it you know how hot tempered she can get. Come on let's go get some ice cream then you can come back to my place." Mamoru said taking the handkerchief and dropping it on the low wall behind them. Ami would be by to pick it up; he actually could see her and Makoto hiding in the bushes.
(Juban Hospital)
Ami walked into the room Haruka was staying in, it was late in the evening so she wasn’t surprised to see the blonde asleep in the bed though she was surprised to see Michiru laying in Haruka’s arms both asleep. “They’ve been like that most of the afternoon.” Doctor Mizuno said stepping behind her daughter. “I let them sleep, Haruka-san needs her rest and after giving all that blood Michiru-san could use the rest as well. Besides she seems to sleep easier with Michiru-san there. And they look so kawaii together. Did you get these Tears of the Moon?”
“We did.” Ami said holding up a small jar. She walked into the room and gently shook Michiru waking her up. “Michiru-san we have it.”
Michiru slid out of the bed being careful not to wake Haruka up placing a quick kiss on her cheek the blonde letting out a small whimper at the loss of warmth Michiru had given her Michiru gently covered her up then followed Ami over to the counter. “Rei-chan wasn’t too harsh was she?” Michiru asked.
“I think it hurt Rei-chan more then it did Usagi-chan.” Ami said turning to her computer setting the vial on the table as she picked up another vial with some of Haruka’s blood in it. “Before I inject her with the Tears of the Moon I want to test it on her blood to be sure it will work.” Michiru stepped up beside her watching as Ami dropped a few drops of blood on the computer’s pad then opened the vial of Tears pouring a couple of drops onto the blood. “Watch here on the screen this is one of Haruka’s cells this odd part here is the poison this here are the Tears of the Moon. I don’t understand they should be counteracting the poison. These are Usagi-chan’s tears I saw her cry them.”
“How did you make her cry?” Haruka asked for the bed waking up and over hearing Ami.
“Haruka,” Michiru said a few tears in her eyes as she moved to the bed falling into Haruka’s arms feeling a bit of despair that the cure had failed.
“Rei-chan and she got into a fight that ended with Usagi-chan crying.” Ami said turning from the computer.
“That’s why the Tears of the Moon didn’t work. The Siren aims to destroy love so in turn love is the key to destroying the poison. The Tears of the Moon must be shed in love not hurt.” Haruka said wrapping her arms around Michiru.
“It makes sense but is too late to get them today.” Ami said cleaning off her computer.
“And then we still have to decide how to collect them.” Michiru said crawling back into the bed wanting to be close to her lover.
“We’ll need Mamoru’s help he is her true love.” Haruka said stroking Michiru’s hair. The senshi of the seas merely buried her head into Haruka’s shoulder crying. “Shh love.”
“Haruka I don’t want to lose you.” Michiru said but it was no more then a whisper.
“I’m not going anywhere koi.” Haruka said kissing Michiru on the forehead.
“Alright since there is nothing we can do tonight Haruka-san I want you to stay here again. Michiru-san you are more then welcome to join her. Come on Ami.” Doctor Mizuno said putting her arm around Ami’s shoulder and leading her from the room.
(Juban Hospital Next Morning)
“Haruka!” Michiru shouted as Haruka shook and cried out with pain. They had been sleeping when Haruka had an attack. She pressed her hands onto Haruka’s chest noticing blood covered the sheets as well as her clothes. With the other attacks Haruka hadn’t bled this much this one was different more intense. She looked up as several nurses ran into the room after hearing her shout. One of them pulled Michiru away as the nurses surrounded Haruka.
“Somebody page Mizuno-sama I saw just her come in along with Ami-chan.” One of the nurses said.
“I’m right here.” Doctor Mizuno said running into the room Ami right behind her. “Chika get me a pint of B type, Umi prep surgery room two.”
“Mizuno-sama!” Michiru said as one of the nurses tried to hold her back but lost their gripe on her and Michiru ran forward to Haruka’s side.
“Michiru-san I’m going to do everything I can to save her.” Doctor Mizuno said as a loud beep echoed in the room. Doctor Mizuno looked over to the heart monitor seeing it with a straight line across it and the cause of the beeping.
“Mizuno-sama she’s not breathing.” The nurse named Chika said.
“No, pulse either.” Umi said looking at the machine while her hand was on Haruka’s wrist trying to find a pulse.
“Get a crash kit!” Doctor Mizuno ordered as two of the nurses ran from the room.
“Haruka!” Michiru shouted her knees growing weak as she fell onto Haruka’s chest.
“Get her out of here!” Doctor Mizuno shouted.
Ami reached for Michiru pulling her back into the hallway, “Calm down Michiru she’s going to be alright. My mom is the best doctor here.”
Several more nurses ran by pushing a cart with a defibrillator. Michiru followed after them but Ami held her back allowing her into the room but away from the bed. “Clear!” Doctor Mizuno said pressing the pads to Haruka’s chest. The shock pushed Haruka up off the bed then she fell back into it. Doctor Mizuno did it several more times pausing to breath air into Haruka’s mouth between each shock.
“We’ve got a pulse it is weak but it is there!” Umi said.
“Chika get that surgery room prepped.” Doctor Mizuno said as they moved Haruka onto a stretcher and moved her out into the hall.
“Michiru-san calm down everything is going to be alright.” Ami said still holding onto Michiru who nodded then fell into Ami’s arms neither noticing nor caring that they were both covered in blood.
(Two hours later)
“I had to use staples to close the wound. But she is stable now. I really think we should give her a transfusion from one of the senshi.” Doctor Mizuno said. They were back in Haruka’s room the blonde sleeping on the bed.
Michiru rolled up the sleeve to the scrubs Ami had given Michiru to wear as her clothes were covered in blood. Ami had also let Michiru take a shower in the staff bathroom to clean up. “Alright,” Michiru said sitting down next to Haruka. “No, you already gave too much yesterday.” Doctor Mizuno said turning to Ami, “Are any of the other senshi type B?”
“Mina-chan is.” Ami said looking down at her computer reading which of the senshi had what blood type.
“Give her a call. Michiru-san you need to get those Tears I don’t think Haruka will survive another attack.” Doctor Mizuno said. Michiru nodded then stood kissed Haruka on the forehead before leaving the room.
(Jewelry Store Downtown Juban)
“Michiru-san I don’t understand why we can’t just tell Usako about Haruka-san. She loves Haruka-san like she does all her senshi.” Mamoru said as they pretended to look at the jewelry.
“She does but not the same as she loves you. What Usagi feels for you is true love. It is tears from that love we need to help Haruka.” Michiru said. She had stopped by the manor changing quickly and calling the others as a plan formed in her head. She looked up seeing Usagi and Makoto walk by the window. She moved closer to Mamoru leaning into him and pointing to a ring in the case. “She’s here.”
Outside the store Makoto paused looking at the necklaces in the window and at Michiru and Mamoru inside, “Usagi-chan look at this isn’t it pretty?” She said pointing to a necklace.
“It is very pretty…. Mamo-chan?” Usagi said looking through the window seeing Mamoru standing rather close to Michiru. “Michiru-san?” She didn’t wait for Makoto to say anything just walked into the store. “Mamo-chan?” She said a few tears welling up in her eyes.
“Usako!” Mamoru said acting surprised and taking a step away from Michiru as if he had just realized their closeness. “W-what are you doing here?”
“Mamo-chan….” Usagi repeated as thoughts worked through her head. Why was Mamoru here and with Michiru? They had been standing very close it looked like she was leaning into him and he was letting her. Were they here on a date? Was Mamoru cheating on her with Michiru? “What are you doing here?”
“Usagi, Mamoru-san asked me here to help him pick out a ring for you.” Michiru said taking a ring from the attendant and handing it to Usagi as she discreetly placed her credit card on the counter knowing that with Mamoru being in college still he couldn’t afford the ring.
Usagi looked down at the ring then started crying. She leaned into Mamoru crying into his chest. “Mamo-chan.” He held her tight and slid the ring on her finger kissing her cheek. Then handing her his handkerchief again she took it and wiped her eyes. Michiru after signing the receipt took the handkerchief from Usagi and ran out the door. “What is that about?” Usagi asked watching the senshi of the seas run past them.
“Usako, Haruka-san’s sick. When the Siren bit Haruka-san she was poisoned. The only thing that can help Haruka-san are Tears of the Moon.” Mamoru said.
“Tears of the Moon? What are those?” Usagi asked not understanding what he was saying.
“Usako they are your tears you are the princess of the moon so it’s your tears that can save Haruka-san,” Mamoru said, “That’s why Rei-chan was yelling at you yesterday. Why we set this up to make you cry.”
“Mamo-chan can we go see them?” Usagi said more tears in her eyes as she thought of Haruka being sick and could possibility die.
(Juban hospital)
Michiru came running into the room holding another vial full of tears. “Have them.” She said running next to Ami who was monitoring Haruka’s vitals as she slept. Next to her Minako sat with an IV in her arm and Rei next to her handing her a juice box to drink. A few seconds after Michiru came in Mamoru, Usagi, Makoto, Setsuna and Hotaru came in. The latter two meeting the Prince and Princess in the hall they had been coming up to check on Haruka and Michiru had briefly talked to Setsuna while she was changing.
Ami took the vial from Michiru and walked over to her computer placing a drop of blood and a drop of the Tears on it just as she had before. All the senshi crowded around her watching except Minako who was still hooked to the IV. “It’s working!” Ami said looking down at her computer.
“Then all we have to do is inject her with it?” Michiru asked hopefully.
“Yes,” Ami said filling a syringe with the tears. “Mom can you remove the IV from Mina-chan and Haruka-san?” Doctor Mizuno nodded then took it out giving Minako instructions to drink a couple more juice boxes and to stay sitting down. “Mamoru-san, Mako-chan I don’t know how she’ll respond to this can you hold her down?”
Mamoru moved to one side of Haruka firmly pressing on her shoulders as Makoto stepped up on the other side pressing her hands to Haruka’s other shoulder. Next to her Michiru stood placing her hand Haruka’s forehead brushing her bangs out of the way and kissing her forehead. She looked up to Mamoru and Makoto who both nodded. “Ready when you are Ami-chan.” Michiru said.
Ami nodded and pressed the syringe into the IV, they watched the liquid move down the IV and into Haruka. She jerked feeling it enter and she screamed in pain. Mamoru and Makoto held her down while Michiru was whispering in Haruka’s ear “Don’t leave me Haruka please don’t you’re strong, Stronger than me. Don’t leave me here alone and go off into your own world.” All other them that were holding Haruka down were forced back by an unseen shockwave. Michiru pushed herself off the ground and was right back at Haruka’s side. “Michi…” Haruka whispered looking up.
“I’m here Ruka.” Michiru said kissing Haruka on the forehead.
As Michiru and Haruka were off in their own world ignoring everything but each other Ami walked over and moved Haruka’s shirt back. The wound had closed up but was still there. Once everything calmed down she would have to talk to her mother and find out if they wanted to leave the staples in or to removed them but she had a feeling Haruka wouldn’t be having anymore attacks.
To be continued…
Michiru sat in a chair placed next to Haruka's hospital bed the blonde's hand in her own. Since coming here this morning Haruka had one more attack and had to be taken into surgery again. There was a thin tube running between the two of them passing a red liquid from Michiru to Haruka. Doctor Mizuno was worried about all blood Haruka had lost and Ami suggested using the blood of another senshi that perhaps it would give Haruka strength. Michiru being type O had volunteered to give her lover blood since she was the universal donor. For the most part of the day Haruka had been asleep waking up only a few times the last being right before she had another attack.
Doctor Mizuno had left to check on other patients and Ami had gone to enlist Rei's help in retrieving Tears of the Moon knowing that there was no way she could make Usagi cry and that if anyone could do it Rei could. Rei and Usagi's relationship confused the blue haired genius they were the best of friends but fought all the time. Michiru reached over to Haruka with her other hand stroking the blonde's bangs out of her face as she began to stir. "Hey," Michiru said, "How are you feeling?"
"Better I guess. How long was I out this time?" Haruka asked reaching up and taking Michiru’s hand pressing a quick kiss to it.
"A few hours, Mizuno-sama had to operate on you again." Michiru said as Haruka noticed the IV running between them, "Ami-chan thought Senshi blood would maybe slow the poison."
"Smart girl that is most likely why I am feeling better or it could be because the blood is coming from a pretty girl." Haruka said with a smile.
"Ever the flirt," Michiru teased linking her fingers in Haruka’s hand.
"You love it though." Haruka said with a smile.
"Only when you flirt with me," Michiru said leaning across the bed and kissing Haruka.
"Oh, I'm sorry for interrupting." Doctor Mizuno said a little surprised even though she knew the pair of woman were lovers, Ami had even told her they were engaged to be married. Even though they were both woman Doctor Mizuno had to admit they made a cute couple and were totally devoted to each other. Michiru hadn’t left Haruka’s side since coming here except for the two times Haruka had been in surgery and Michiru paced across the waiting room until they brought her out.
"It's alright Mizuno-sama." Michiru said causing Haruka to frown she had a month's worth of kissing to make up plus she was no where near the thousand kisses she owed Michiru.
"I think we should take the IV out or you will lose too much blood and I will be treating both of you." Doctor Mizuno said. Both girls nodded then Doctor Mizuno took the IV out of Haruka's arm first the out of Michiru's arm placing a small band aid over the puncture then handed Michiru a juice box. "Drink this and try to stay sitting down for a while. And you Haruka-san are to rest, stay in that bed; if you get tired take a nap hopefully Ami will be back with this cure soon." She still hadn't gotten used to the fact that her daughter and her friends were magical beings. There was so much she didn't understand but she trusted her daughter. Both of them agreed to the doctor's orders and she left the room.
"So where were we?" Haruka asked.
"Nope you heard the doctor's orders I'm to stay sitting down until I get my strength back." Michiru said finishing the juice box and placing it on the table.
"You could always lay with me then we could continue." Haruka said patting the bed.
"But you are to rest too." Michiru teased but she was already standing as she stood she felt a little light headed and had to brace herself on the bed.
“Are you alright? Here lie down with me, you’ll feel better.” Haruka said easing Michiru into the bed with her.
“Just an excuse to get me into your bed,” Michiru said snuggling into Haruka’s good shoulder.
“I happen to like it when you are in my bed and I think you do too.” Haruka said raising Michiru’s chin and kissing her.
“We’re supposed to be resting.” Michiru said as she returned the kiss.
"It's just kissing." Haruka said pulling the smaller girl down into the bed.
"Since when has just kissing been enough for you?" Michiru said but was silenced by another kiss.
"Three hundred and forty-two," Haruka said as she kissed her again. “Six hundred and fifty-eight to go.”
"Oh no, you are supposed to be resting so you'll have to settle for just cuddling. There will be plenty of time for paying me back when you get better." Michiru said praying that she was right she knew what it felt like not to have Haruka around and it was miserable. Inside she knew she couldn't live without the blonde tomboy.
(Hikawa Shrine)
The inners sat around the table studying for a Japanese test they had coming up. The room was mostly quite everyone but Usagi being told about needing Tears of the Moon to help Haruka. "Uh I'm hungry Mako-chan can we have some of that chocolate cake you brought over?"
"Usagi we all agreed not until we finish our homework." Makoto said looking up from her own homework.
Minako looked over Usagi's shoulder reading her paper, "And you've barely even answered four questions."
"Make that three this kanji is all wrong I can’t even make sense of what it’s supposed to say. Usagi do you even pay attention in class? Seriously this isn't that hard." Rei said as she looked over Usagi’s other shoulder. "I think you've spending too much time with Seiya-kun!"
"Seiya? He's been with Michiru-san since her and Haruka-san...." Usagi said trailing off then changing the subject not wanting to think about it. Haruka and Michiru were meant to be together it wasn't right for them to be apart and she was mad at Seiya for stepping in like that. "But Mako-chan that cake looks so yummy and I can't think on an empty stomach!"
"Usagi-baka you can't think on an empty stomach or a full one! If you eat that cake you will say you are tried and fall asleep then never finish your homework and fail that test!" Rei said raising her voice a bit.
"Rei-chan you don't have to be so mean!" Usagi said reaching for the cake anyway.
"Ah! I can't stand it!" Rei said slapping Usagi's hand. "How in the world is someone like you supposed to become Queen of the moon? You are such a baby! Get bad marks, are so undecided about everything and ah! I can't even list everything! You don't deserve to be the Princess of the Moon!"
"Rei....." Usagi said standing and running from the room tears already in her eyes.
"Usagi.... I didn't mean it.... You'll be a great Queen...." Rei said a few tears of her own falling but Usagi was already gone. She hadn't wanted to do this but knew it was the only way to save Haruka.
"Rei-chan, you can tell her later." Makoto said patting Rei's arm.
"She'll understand." Minako said giving Rei a hug she knew how much it must have hurt Rei to say those things. As much as the Fire Senshi fought with their Princess she loved her very much.
(Outside the Shrine)
Usagi ran down the steps tears clouding her eyes causing her to run into Mamoru who was waiting at the bottom of the stairs. "Usako," He said holding her wondering what Rei had said to his girlfriend. He knew none of the senshi liked this plan but it had to be done or they would loose one of their own maybe two. Who knew how Michiru would react to Haruka's death she had already followed Haruka into death once.
"Mamo-chan!" Usagi cried falling into his shoulder.
"Shh Usako." Mamoru said handing her a handkerchief. "What's wrong?"
"Rei-chan she said...." Usagi said pausing to wipe her eyes and drenching the handkerchief.
"Shhh Usako she probably didn't mean it you know how hot tempered she can get. Come on let's go get some ice cream then you can come back to my place." Mamoru said taking the handkerchief and dropping it on the low wall behind them. Ami would be by to pick it up; he actually could see her and Makoto hiding in the bushes.
(Juban Hospital)
Ami walked into the room Haruka was staying in, it was late in the evening so she wasn’t surprised to see the blonde asleep in the bed though she was surprised to see Michiru laying in Haruka’s arms both asleep. “They’ve been like that most of the afternoon.” Doctor Mizuno said stepping behind her daughter. “I let them sleep, Haruka-san needs her rest and after giving all that blood Michiru-san could use the rest as well. Besides she seems to sleep easier with Michiru-san there. And they look so kawaii together. Did you get these Tears of the Moon?”
“We did.” Ami said holding up a small jar. She walked into the room and gently shook Michiru waking her up. “Michiru-san we have it.”
Michiru slid out of the bed being careful not to wake Haruka up placing a quick kiss on her cheek the blonde letting out a small whimper at the loss of warmth Michiru had given her Michiru gently covered her up then followed Ami over to the counter. “Rei-chan wasn’t too harsh was she?” Michiru asked.
“I think it hurt Rei-chan more then it did Usagi-chan.” Ami said turning to her computer setting the vial on the table as she picked up another vial with some of Haruka’s blood in it. “Before I inject her with the Tears of the Moon I want to test it on her blood to be sure it will work.” Michiru stepped up beside her watching as Ami dropped a few drops of blood on the computer’s pad then opened the vial of Tears pouring a couple of drops onto the blood. “Watch here on the screen this is one of Haruka’s cells this odd part here is the poison this here are the Tears of the Moon. I don’t understand they should be counteracting the poison. These are Usagi-chan’s tears I saw her cry them.”
“How did you make her cry?” Haruka asked for the bed waking up and over hearing Ami.
“Haruka,” Michiru said a few tears in her eyes as she moved to the bed falling into Haruka’s arms feeling a bit of despair that the cure had failed.
“Rei-chan and she got into a fight that ended with Usagi-chan crying.” Ami said turning from the computer.
“That’s why the Tears of the Moon didn’t work. The Siren aims to destroy love so in turn love is the key to destroying the poison. The Tears of the Moon must be shed in love not hurt.” Haruka said wrapping her arms around Michiru.
“It makes sense but is too late to get them today.” Ami said cleaning off her computer.
“And then we still have to decide how to collect them.” Michiru said crawling back into the bed wanting to be close to her lover.
“We’ll need Mamoru’s help he is her true love.” Haruka said stroking Michiru’s hair. The senshi of the seas merely buried her head into Haruka’s shoulder crying. “Shh love.”
“Haruka I don’t want to lose you.” Michiru said but it was no more then a whisper.
“I’m not going anywhere koi.” Haruka said kissing Michiru on the forehead.
“Alright since there is nothing we can do tonight Haruka-san I want you to stay here again. Michiru-san you are more then welcome to join her. Come on Ami.” Doctor Mizuno said putting her arm around Ami’s shoulder and leading her from the room.
(Juban Hospital Next Morning)
“Haruka!” Michiru shouted as Haruka shook and cried out with pain. They had been sleeping when Haruka had an attack. She pressed her hands onto Haruka’s chest noticing blood covered the sheets as well as her clothes. With the other attacks Haruka hadn’t bled this much this one was different more intense. She looked up as several nurses ran into the room after hearing her shout. One of them pulled Michiru away as the nurses surrounded Haruka.
“Somebody page Mizuno-sama I saw just her come in along with Ami-chan.” One of the nurses said.
“I’m right here.” Doctor Mizuno said running into the room Ami right behind her. “Chika get me a pint of B type, Umi prep surgery room two.”
“Mizuno-sama!” Michiru said as one of the nurses tried to hold her back but lost their gripe on her and Michiru ran forward to Haruka’s side.
“Michiru-san I’m going to do everything I can to save her.” Doctor Mizuno said as a loud beep echoed in the room. Doctor Mizuno looked over to the heart monitor seeing it with a straight line across it and the cause of the beeping.
“Mizuno-sama she’s not breathing.” The nurse named Chika said.
“No, pulse either.” Umi said looking at the machine while her hand was on Haruka’s wrist trying to find a pulse.
“Get a crash kit!” Doctor Mizuno ordered as two of the nurses ran from the room.
“Haruka!” Michiru shouted her knees growing weak as she fell onto Haruka’s chest.
“Get her out of here!” Doctor Mizuno shouted.
Ami reached for Michiru pulling her back into the hallway, “Calm down Michiru she’s going to be alright. My mom is the best doctor here.”
Several more nurses ran by pushing a cart with a defibrillator. Michiru followed after them but Ami held her back allowing her into the room but away from the bed. “Clear!” Doctor Mizuno said pressing the pads to Haruka’s chest. The shock pushed Haruka up off the bed then she fell back into it. Doctor Mizuno did it several more times pausing to breath air into Haruka’s mouth between each shock.
“We’ve got a pulse it is weak but it is there!” Umi said.
“Chika get that surgery room prepped.” Doctor Mizuno said as they moved Haruka onto a stretcher and moved her out into the hall.
“Michiru-san calm down everything is going to be alright.” Ami said still holding onto Michiru who nodded then fell into Ami’s arms neither noticing nor caring that they were both covered in blood.
(Two hours later)
“I had to use staples to close the wound. But she is stable now. I really think we should give her a transfusion from one of the senshi.” Doctor Mizuno said. They were back in Haruka’s room the blonde sleeping on the bed.
Michiru rolled up the sleeve to the scrubs Ami had given Michiru to wear as her clothes were covered in blood. Ami had also let Michiru take a shower in the staff bathroom to clean up. “Alright,” Michiru said sitting down next to Haruka. “No, you already gave too much yesterday.” Doctor Mizuno said turning to Ami, “Are any of the other senshi type B?”
“Mina-chan is.” Ami said looking down at her computer reading which of the senshi had what blood type.
“Give her a call. Michiru-san you need to get those Tears I don’t think Haruka will survive another attack.” Doctor Mizuno said. Michiru nodded then stood kissed Haruka on the forehead before leaving the room.
(Jewelry Store Downtown Juban)
“Michiru-san I don’t understand why we can’t just tell Usako about Haruka-san. She loves Haruka-san like she does all her senshi.” Mamoru said as they pretended to look at the jewelry.
“She does but not the same as she loves you. What Usagi feels for you is true love. It is tears from that love we need to help Haruka.” Michiru said. She had stopped by the manor changing quickly and calling the others as a plan formed in her head. She looked up seeing Usagi and Makoto walk by the window. She moved closer to Mamoru leaning into him and pointing to a ring in the case. “She’s here.”
Outside the store Makoto paused looking at the necklaces in the window and at Michiru and Mamoru inside, “Usagi-chan look at this isn’t it pretty?” She said pointing to a necklace.
“It is very pretty…. Mamo-chan?” Usagi said looking through the window seeing Mamoru standing rather close to Michiru. “Michiru-san?” She didn’t wait for Makoto to say anything just walked into the store. “Mamo-chan?” She said a few tears welling up in her eyes.
“Usako!” Mamoru said acting surprised and taking a step away from Michiru as if he had just realized their closeness. “W-what are you doing here?”
“Mamo-chan….” Usagi repeated as thoughts worked through her head. Why was Mamoru here and with Michiru? They had been standing very close it looked like she was leaning into him and he was letting her. Were they here on a date? Was Mamoru cheating on her with Michiru? “What are you doing here?”
“Usagi, Mamoru-san asked me here to help him pick out a ring for you.” Michiru said taking a ring from the attendant and handing it to Usagi as she discreetly placed her credit card on the counter knowing that with Mamoru being in college still he couldn’t afford the ring.
Usagi looked down at the ring then started crying. She leaned into Mamoru crying into his chest. “Mamo-chan.” He held her tight and slid the ring on her finger kissing her cheek. Then handing her his handkerchief again she took it and wiped her eyes. Michiru after signing the receipt took the handkerchief from Usagi and ran out the door. “What is that about?” Usagi asked watching the senshi of the seas run past them.
“Usako, Haruka-san’s sick. When the Siren bit Haruka-san she was poisoned. The only thing that can help Haruka-san are Tears of the Moon.” Mamoru said.
“Tears of the Moon? What are those?” Usagi asked not understanding what he was saying.
“Usako they are your tears you are the princess of the moon so it’s your tears that can save Haruka-san,” Mamoru said, “That’s why Rei-chan was yelling at you yesterday. Why we set this up to make you cry.”
“Mamo-chan can we go see them?” Usagi said more tears in her eyes as she thought of Haruka being sick and could possibility die.
(Juban hospital)
Michiru came running into the room holding another vial full of tears. “Have them.” She said running next to Ami who was monitoring Haruka’s vitals as she slept. Next to her Minako sat with an IV in her arm and Rei next to her handing her a juice box to drink. A few seconds after Michiru came in Mamoru, Usagi, Makoto, Setsuna and Hotaru came in. The latter two meeting the Prince and Princess in the hall they had been coming up to check on Haruka and Michiru had briefly talked to Setsuna while she was changing.
Ami took the vial from Michiru and walked over to her computer placing a drop of blood and a drop of the Tears on it just as she had before. All the senshi crowded around her watching except Minako who was still hooked to the IV. “It’s working!” Ami said looking down at her computer.
“Then all we have to do is inject her with it?” Michiru asked hopefully.
“Yes,” Ami said filling a syringe with the tears. “Mom can you remove the IV from Mina-chan and Haruka-san?” Doctor Mizuno nodded then took it out giving Minako instructions to drink a couple more juice boxes and to stay sitting down. “Mamoru-san, Mako-chan I don’t know how she’ll respond to this can you hold her down?”
Mamoru moved to one side of Haruka firmly pressing on her shoulders as Makoto stepped up on the other side pressing her hands to Haruka’s other shoulder. Next to her Michiru stood placing her hand Haruka’s forehead brushing her bangs out of the way and kissing her forehead. She looked up to Mamoru and Makoto who both nodded. “Ready when you are Ami-chan.” Michiru said.
Ami nodded and pressed the syringe into the IV, they watched the liquid move down the IV and into Haruka. She jerked feeling it enter and she screamed in pain. Mamoru and Makoto held her down while Michiru was whispering in Haruka’s ear “Don’t leave me Haruka please don’t you’re strong, Stronger than me. Don’t leave me here alone and go off into your own world.” All other them that were holding Haruka down were forced back by an unseen shockwave. Michiru pushed herself off the ground and was right back at Haruka’s side. “Michi…” Haruka whispered looking up.
“I’m here Ruka.” Michiru said kissing Haruka on the forehead.
As Michiru and Haruka were off in their own world ignoring everything but each other Ami walked over and moved Haruka’s shirt back. The wound had closed up but was still there. Once everything calmed down she would have to talk to her mother and find out if they wanted to leave the staples in or to removed them but she had a feeling Haruka wouldn’t be having anymore attacks.
To be continued…