Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Finding Destiny ❯ Lita and Nephlite ( Chapter 30 )
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By: Angel Love 
Tuxedo Mask has given his approval to release the generals, the first to be done is Nephlite.
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 09.11.2002 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 743 | Status: Completed
Tuxedo Mask has given his approval to release the generals, the first to be done is Nephlite.
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 09.11.2002 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 743 | Status: Completed
Finding Destiny
Part 30
By Angel Love
Author's notes: Sap will flow from this chapter. I figured that I was neglecting the romance in this story, so I hope that you guys will enjoy this!
Standard disclaimers apply. I don't own Sailor Moon. But the Guardians are mine. And the story idea is mine. Please ask before you take either one of them.
Tux gently moved Serena next to him and stared at the fallen generals with hard eyes, fingering a rose that he has subconsciously produced. He wanted to protect Sailor Moon from the evilness that he knew that still lurked within the generals; he could feel their darkness within his own soul. He also wanted to reclaim his friends. He felt torn.
Everyone watched him tensely awaiting his answer. Sailor Moon and the Guardians understanding his indecision. Mercury curious as to what he would decide. Jupiter and Mars praying that he would take pity on them and let them at least try to bring the generals to their side.
Finally his head bowed, his voice quiet when he spoke. "Sailor Jupiter, go ahead and release Nephlite. If we can't make him come back to our side, we won't release Jadeite. That way I will be forced to kill only one of my generals." He didn't even want to think about the fact that he still had to face Malachite and Zoicite.
The brunette gave him a small smile but the hope shinned brightly in her emerald eyes. "Thank you."
He nodded at her, hoping that he wasn't going to regret this. He looked down at his girlfriend and she smiled her approval up at him. He knew that if this went wrong, she would at least still support him.
She turned around, noticing that everyone was gearing up in case a battle happened. Her eyes met the violet ones of Mars. Understanding past through them. Both knew that their futures, or at least the future of their love lives, were riding on Nephlite's response. Jupiter took a deep breath and stepped closer to the crystalline coffin. She trailed a finger lovingly over his face for a brief moment before stepping back; readying herself for the uncertain fate she was about to embark on.
"SUPREME THUNDER CRASH!"
She carefully centered the electricity to hit the cracks dead on, splintering them up and down the once smooth surface. Then the case shattered completely, dropping the man unconscious on the cold hard ground in a heap.
Jupiter wasted no time in running to him, cradling him in her arms. She ran her fingers through his long auburn tresses, savoring the moment of being able to hold him, remembering a life they had together before. Then she spoke to him in a calm soothing voice, trying to hide the fear that threatened to swallow her whole. "Neph, it's time to wake up."
Nephlite fought against the blackness that surrounded him to get to the voice that was calling to him. It was the first sound that he had heard in a long time. The sound was like a voice of a beautiful siren. It may be calling him to his death but he was desperate to get there. Desperate for anything but this overwhelming ebony darkness.
Slowly his black eyes opened to focus on the most beautiful green eyes that he had ever seen. He felt a new, unknown emotion pulling at him, but somehow deep down he felt as if he should know this emotion and this girl. It confused him deeply.
She helped him into a sitting position, their eyes never leaving each other and their bodies close together. "Who are you?"
Hurt crossed her features before sadness settled across them making her eyes look rather large and glassy. Her head bowed, breaking the contact as she whispered, "I'm Sailor Jupiter."
Immediately he went on alert, his entire body going stiff. She was a scout; this girl that took his breath away was a sailor scout. Slowly he looked around the room, noticing the tense, wary looks. He recognized Sailor Moon standing next to Tuxedo Mask. So they had finally teamed up together, he wasn't surprised. He had seen the way that the man came to the girl's rescue time and time again. Next to them was Sailor Mercury, her visor over her eyes and her fingers working on her computer. He was slightly irritated by the fact that she was running tests on him. But again he wasn't surprised; she was always one to think things through with her mind before acting. Standing behind them by the so-called doorway were two girls that he didn't recognize. More scouts no doubt judging from the way they dressed and they way they were watching him closely. But he also noted that although their faces were young, their eyes told a completely different story. On the other side of him, standing close to the casing of Jadeite was Sailor Mars. She had the same look of sadness on her face as the beauty next to him, but her fiery determination shown through it. He was definitely outnumbered.
His head dropped in defeat and his body slumped in on itself. "Kill me now and get it over with."
"We don't want to harm you, Neph," Jupiter said quietly, reaching out to clasp his hand, slightly surprised when he didn't jerk away from her, instead he turned his hand to hold hers.
He looked up her, somehow needing to believe her. He couldn't understand why it felt so right to hold her hand in his own. "Why?"
Jupiter looked down, trying to come up with an answer that he would understand. She opened her mouth several times but she couldn't seem to form the words that she needed to say.
Sailor Moon saw her struggling and stepped forward to kneel next to her, the knees of her boots resting against the general's leg. "Nephlite, we aren't your enemies, despite what Beryl may have told you."
"Then what is it that you want from me?" For some reason Nephlite was beginning to relax in their presence.
"Nothing," she answered, shaking her head causing her pigtails to sway. "We found you completely by mistake. Malachite and Zoicite kidnapped my scouts. I'm only here to get them back." Nephlite's eyes went wide as she continued. "I already know that we walked right into a trap. And I know that we were being stupid when we came anyways. But I couldn't leave my scouts here and do nothing."
"You know that there is a good possibility that you won't make it out of this alive?" He was suddenly very concerned about their safety. It confused him, considering the amount of times that he himself tried to kill them.
"Maybe, maybe not," she conceded with a shrug, but her face was determined. "But that is a risk that I am willing to take."
"You would die for them?" he asked studying her face.
"Gladly," she stated firmly with a slight nod of her head, closing her eyes just slightly.
"Why?" he asked amazed. He knew that the other generals would rather face Beryl's wrath than help each other out. Well, maybe not Malachite and Zoicite, they were the exception.
"They are my friends. They would do the same for me," she answered firmly even though she knew that he still didn't understand. Then she turned to look towards Tux. "I don't want to leave him here. What do you want to do?"
"You want to take me with you?" he asked incredulously, before Tuxedo Mask could answer.
"Of course," Jupiter answered, her voice filled with all of the love that she felt for him, her hand squeezing his.
Nephlite turned towards her, feeling himself get lost once again in her emerald eyes, drowning in the emotions that he couldn't identify there.
"I think that it will be much easier to release him from Beryl's spell than we originally thought," Destiny spoke quietly, a small smile adorning her face, softening it slightly.
Nephlite tore his gaze from Jupiter staring up at the dark Guardian with a mixture of awe and hope. "I can be free?"
Destiny nodded, her black ancient eyes closing as she did so. "If that is what you wish."
"Then please, do what you have to," he whispered. He wanted nothing more of this place. "I want to experience a world of happiness and," he looked back at Jupiter, "love."
"You already have the love part," Love whispered, sensing the strong emotions already flowing between the two.
Jupiter squeezed his hand, hopping that he was strong enough to handle what he just asked for. She hoped against everything that he would still love her in this lifetime as he had in the last.
Love and Destiny moved into the room to stand on either side of the couple. Sailor Moon moved away, knowing that she was no longer needed there, and returned to Tux's arms, snuggling herself into his embrace.
"Do you need me to..." Jupiter asked, starting to rise.
"No," Love answered, placing a hand on the girl's shoulder for a moment. "You are fine right where you are."
She raised her staff over up and over Jupiter's head, Destiny raised hers over Nephlite's, and the two staffs met in the middle, their stones touching each other. Electricity swirled along Love's staff, creating a protective shield around the couple.
Something inside urged Jupiter to lean forward and brush her lips across Nephlite's forehead, unknowingly helping the twins to bring back his memories because she caused him to relax his mind.
Nephlite closed his eyes at the soft feel of her lips. Comfort filling his anguished soul. Then the memories broke through the wall that Beryl had constructed in his mind with her dark energy. He remembered Endymion and the other generals. He remembered Lita, his precious Lita. He remembered the black soul that slowly, painfully took over his body making him do things that he would never have done if he had a say. Like killing his princess. He remembered holding her lifeless body in his arms. He remembered screaming his agony, wishing he had the ability to bring her back. And he remembered the empty feeling he had when he awoke to this Earth and only found himself in Beryl's clutches once more.
As the memories settled in place, the twins pulled their staffs apart and stepped away. They knew that Nephlite would have to come to terms with this on his own, there was really no way for them to make it any easier on him. But they knew that Jupiter would be there for him every step of the way. The bond that the two shared was almost as great as that of the Moon Princess and her Earth Prince.
Nephlite bowed his head in shame, his auburn hair hiding his face from everyone but Jupiter. He betrayed everything and everyone that he loved. He deserved to die a slow and painful death. He wasn't aware that he was crying until he felt her gloves gently wipe the wetness from his face. He looked up at her, self-loathing clear in his blue eyes.
Before he could say anything, she pressed a finger to his lips, silencing him. "Shh," she whispered with a small smile. "It's all in the past. What is important now is that you are here and alive."
Nephlite searched her beautiful face, before he summoned his courage to ask the one question that held the power to destroy his entire world. "Do you still love me? Even after what I did?"
"Of course."
Nephlite wrapped his arms around her, relief and happiness soaring through him as he held her soft body against him. "Thank god," he whispered, breathing in the familiar scent of her hair. "I love you, Lita."
She gently pulled away from him and smiled up into his blue eyes, mischief dancing in her own. "Prove it then."
"I'll do anything," he answered certainly.
"Kiss me."
A grin spread across his face and he pulled her back into his arms and kissed her with everything that he had. Showing her all the love that he held for her, trying to make up for every wrongdoing he did in the last life to her and to her friends in this life.
Sailor Moon smiled up at Tuxedo Mask, he smiled back at her. They too shared a passionate kiss, getting lost in the romantic moment.
Mercury was busy typing away on her computer. She stopped and looked up, oblivious of the mood that was set in the room. "Well, there isn't a single trace of negative energy in him."
Everyone turned to stare at her. Sailor Moon rolled her eyes. "Mercury, do me a favor."
"Yes?"
"Put away the computer."
"Um... okay."
To be continued...
Part 30
By Angel Love
Author's notes: Sap will flow from this chapter. I figured that I was neglecting the romance in this story, so I hope that you guys will enjoy this!
Standard disclaimers apply. I don't own Sailor Moon. But the Guardians are mine. And the story idea is mine. Please ask before you take either one of them.
Tux gently moved Serena next to him and stared at the fallen generals with hard eyes, fingering a rose that he has subconsciously produced. He wanted to protect Sailor Moon from the evilness that he knew that still lurked within the generals; he could feel their darkness within his own soul. He also wanted to reclaim his friends. He felt torn.
Everyone watched him tensely awaiting his answer. Sailor Moon and the Guardians understanding his indecision. Mercury curious as to what he would decide. Jupiter and Mars praying that he would take pity on them and let them at least try to bring the generals to their side.
Finally his head bowed, his voice quiet when he spoke. "Sailor Jupiter, go ahead and release Nephlite. If we can't make him come back to our side, we won't release Jadeite. That way I will be forced to kill only one of my generals." He didn't even want to think about the fact that he still had to face Malachite and Zoicite.
The brunette gave him a small smile but the hope shinned brightly in her emerald eyes. "Thank you."
He nodded at her, hoping that he wasn't going to regret this. He looked down at his girlfriend and she smiled her approval up at him. He knew that if this went wrong, she would at least still support him.
She turned around, noticing that everyone was gearing up in case a battle happened. Her eyes met the violet ones of Mars. Understanding past through them. Both knew that their futures, or at least the future of their love lives, were riding on Nephlite's response. Jupiter took a deep breath and stepped closer to the crystalline coffin. She trailed a finger lovingly over his face for a brief moment before stepping back; readying herself for the uncertain fate she was about to embark on.
"SUPREME THUNDER CRASH!"
She carefully centered the electricity to hit the cracks dead on, splintering them up and down the once smooth surface. Then the case shattered completely, dropping the man unconscious on the cold hard ground in a heap.
Jupiter wasted no time in running to him, cradling him in her arms. She ran her fingers through his long auburn tresses, savoring the moment of being able to hold him, remembering a life they had together before. Then she spoke to him in a calm soothing voice, trying to hide the fear that threatened to swallow her whole. "Neph, it's time to wake up."
Nephlite fought against the blackness that surrounded him to get to the voice that was calling to him. It was the first sound that he had heard in a long time. The sound was like a voice of a beautiful siren. It may be calling him to his death but he was desperate to get there. Desperate for anything but this overwhelming ebony darkness.
Slowly his black eyes opened to focus on the most beautiful green eyes that he had ever seen. He felt a new, unknown emotion pulling at him, but somehow deep down he felt as if he should know this emotion and this girl. It confused him deeply.
She helped him into a sitting position, their eyes never leaving each other and their bodies close together. "Who are you?"
Hurt crossed her features before sadness settled across them making her eyes look rather large and glassy. Her head bowed, breaking the contact as she whispered, "I'm Sailor Jupiter."
Immediately he went on alert, his entire body going stiff. She was a scout; this girl that took his breath away was a sailor scout. Slowly he looked around the room, noticing the tense, wary looks. He recognized Sailor Moon standing next to Tuxedo Mask. So they had finally teamed up together, he wasn't surprised. He had seen the way that the man came to the girl's rescue time and time again. Next to them was Sailor Mercury, her visor over her eyes and her fingers working on her computer. He was slightly irritated by the fact that she was running tests on him. But again he wasn't surprised; she was always one to think things through with her mind before acting. Standing behind them by the so-called doorway were two girls that he didn't recognize. More scouts no doubt judging from the way they dressed and they way they were watching him closely. But he also noted that although their faces were young, their eyes told a completely different story. On the other side of him, standing close to the casing of Jadeite was Sailor Mars. She had the same look of sadness on her face as the beauty next to him, but her fiery determination shown through it. He was definitely outnumbered.
His head dropped in defeat and his body slumped in on itself. "Kill me now and get it over with."
"We don't want to harm you, Neph," Jupiter said quietly, reaching out to clasp his hand, slightly surprised when he didn't jerk away from her, instead he turned his hand to hold hers.
He looked up her, somehow needing to believe her. He couldn't understand why it felt so right to hold her hand in his own. "Why?"
Jupiter looked down, trying to come up with an answer that he would understand. She opened her mouth several times but she couldn't seem to form the words that she needed to say.
Sailor Moon saw her struggling and stepped forward to kneel next to her, the knees of her boots resting against the general's leg. "Nephlite, we aren't your enemies, despite what Beryl may have told you."
"Then what is it that you want from me?" For some reason Nephlite was beginning to relax in their presence.
"Nothing," she answered, shaking her head causing her pigtails to sway. "We found you completely by mistake. Malachite and Zoicite kidnapped my scouts. I'm only here to get them back." Nephlite's eyes went wide as she continued. "I already know that we walked right into a trap. And I know that we were being stupid when we came anyways. But I couldn't leave my scouts here and do nothing."
"You know that there is a good possibility that you won't make it out of this alive?" He was suddenly very concerned about their safety. It confused him, considering the amount of times that he himself tried to kill them.
"Maybe, maybe not," she conceded with a shrug, but her face was determined. "But that is a risk that I am willing to take."
"You would die for them?" he asked studying her face.
"Gladly," she stated firmly with a slight nod of her head, closing her eyes just slightly.
"Why?" he asked amazed. He knew that the other generals would rather face Beryl's wrath than help each other out. Well, maybe not Malachite and Zoicite, they were the exception.
"They are my friends. They would do the same for me," she answered firmly even though she knew that he still didn't understand. Then she turned to look towards Tux. "I don't want to leave him here. What do you want to do?"
"You want to take me with you?" he asked incredulously, before Tuxedo Mask could answer.
"Of course," Jupiter answered, her voice filled with all of the love that she felt for him, her hand squeezing his.
Nephlite turned towards her, feeling himself get lost once again in her emerald eyes, drowning in the emotions that he couldn't identify there.
"I think that it will be much easier to release him from Beryl's spell than we originally thought," Destiny spoke quietly, a small smile adorning her face, softening it slightly.
Nephlite tore his gaze from Jupiter staring up at the dark Guardian with a mixture of awe and hope. "I can be free?"
Destiny nodded, her black ancient eyes closing as she did so. "If that is what you wish."
"Then please, do what you have to," he whispered. He wanted nothing more of this place. "I want to experience a world of happiness and," he looked back at Jupiter, "love."
"You already have the love part," Love whispered, sensing the strong emotions already flowing between the two.
Jupiter squeezed his hand, hopping that he was strong enough to handle what he just asked for. She hoped against everything that he would still love her in this lifetime as he had in the last.
Love and Destiny moved into the room to stand on either side of the couple. Sailor Moon moved away, knowing that she was no longer needed there, and returned to Tux's arms, snuggling herself into his embrace.
"Do you need me to..." Jupiter asked, starting to rise.
"No," Love answered, placing a hand on the girl's shoulder for a moment. "You are fine right where you are."
She raised her staff over up and over Jupiter's head, Destiny raised hers over Nephlite's, and the two staffs met in the middle, their stones touching each other. Electricity swirled along Love's staff, creating a protective shield around the couple.
Something inside urged Jupiter to lean forward and brush her lips across Nephlite's forehead, unknowingly helping the twins to bring back his memories because she caused him to relax his mind.
Nephlite closed his eyes at the soft feel of her lips. Comfort filling his anguished soul. Then the memories broke through the wall that Beryl had constructed in his mind with her dark energy. He remembered Endymion and the other generals. He remembered Lita, his precious Lita. He remembered the black soul that slowly, painfully took over his body making him do things that he would never have done if he had a say. Like killing his princess. He remembered holding her lifeless body in his arms. He remembered screaming his agony, wishing he had the ability to bring her back. And he remembered the empty feeling he had when he awoke to this Earth and only found himself in Beryl's clutches once more.
As the memories settled in place, the twins pulled their staffs apart and stepped away. They knew that Nephlite would have to come to terms with this on his own, there was really no way for them to make it any easier on him. But they knew that Jupiter would be there for him every step of the way. The bond that the two shared was almost as great as that of the Moon Princess and her Earth Prince.
Nephlite bowed his head in shame, his auburn hair hiding his face from everyone but Jupiter. He betrayed everything and everyone that he loved. He deserved to die a slow and painful death. He wasn't aware that he was crying until he felt her gloves gently wipe the wetness from his face. He looked up at her, self-loathing clear in his blue eyes.
Before he could say anything, she pressed a finger to his lips, silencing him. "Shh," she whispered with a small smile. "It's all in the past. What is important now is that you are here and alive."
Nephlite searched her beautiful face, before he summoned his courage to ask the one question that held the power to destroy his entire world. "Do you still love me? Even after what I did?"
"Of course."
Nephlite wrapped his arms around her, relief and happiness soaring through him as he held her soft body against him. "Thank god," he whispered, breathing in the familiar scent of her hair. "I love you, Lita."
She gently pulled away from him and smiled up into his blue eyes, mischief dancing in her own. "Prove it then."
"I'll do anything," he answered certainly.
"Kiss me."
A grin spread across his face and he pulled her back into his arms and kissed her with everything that he had. Showing her all the love that he held for her, trying to make up for every wrongdoing he did in the last life to her and to her friends in this life.
Sailor Moon smiled up at Tuxedo Mask, he smiled back at her. They too shared a passionate kiss, getting lost in the romantic moment.
Mercury was busy typing away on her computer. She stopped and looked up, oblivious of the mood that was set in the room. "Well, there isn't a single trace of negative energy in him."
Everyone turned to stare at her. Sailor Moon rolled her eyes. "Mercury, do me a favor."
"Yes?"
"Put away the computer."
"Um... okay."
To be continued...