Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Happily Ever After or Something Like That ❯ Breakdown ( Chapter 5 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

AN: Sorry the update took so long. I was have computer issues like you would not believe. Anyway, I hope you continue to enjoy my fic. I just as that you review after you read. I lets me know that you love me. (Even though I will love you anyway.)

The Deadly Diva

"How much father is it?" Seiya asked. "I need to see Odango. I have to know she's alright."

Seiya sat in the back seat of the rental SUV. Taiki decided that Seiya was too wound up to drive. Yaten agreed. He remembered Seiya wrapping a sports car around a telephone pole after a hectic day in the studio. Since then, Seiya's driving privileges were severely restricted.

Seiya continued to shift in the seat. It was only a couple more blocks to the Tsukino house. Then he'd be able to see her again, to hold her, to tell her how much he loved her.

Taiki pulled up in front of the Tsukino house. There were no signs of life. Seiya jumped out of the car and ran to the front door. He rang the doorbell frantically. Then he walked around the back and looked in the windows.

"Damn, no one's here."

Seiya ran back to the car. Taiki drove to all the places that he could think of that the girls might be. Usagi was not at the park, nor was she at Rei's shrine. As a last resort, the Starlights went to Crown. Yaten decided to check this one out as Seiya was becoming more despondent.

Yaten walked into the Arcade. 'It hasn't changed a bit. Just seems smaller.' Yaten walked up to the counter and addressed the person working.

"Excuse me. Hey you! Is Motoki around? I need to speak to him. It's somewhat of an emergency."

"An emergency? Well, I guess I can tell you. Motoki and his sister went to the Chiba Mamoru's wedding."

'Wedding!' Yaten thought. He realized that this was not going to be a good day.

"Chiba-san is finally settling down. Who's the lucky girl?"

"Tsukino-san of course. They been together forever. Even when Chiba-san went to study in America, Tsukino-san remained faithful. Even when that idol was trying to date her. Now if I were her, I might have gone for him. Say, did anyone tell you that you look like Yaten Kou?"

"Uhh, yeah." Well it was nice talking to you." Yaten started to walk out. When he was halfway out the door, he turned back to the counter girl. "You wouldn't have any idea where the wedding is. I'd like to congratulate the happy couple."

The girl looked at her watch. "The ceremony is over, but you can you to the Rose Palace. The reception is being held there.

"Thanks." Yaten walked back to the car. He had to find a way to tell one of his best friends that the woman he loved was married to another. He got in the car and slammed the door.

"Easy on the door Yaten. The insurance does not cover pissy attitudes." Taiki looked at Yaten and knew something was wrong. From the dull look in Yaten's eyes, he knew it was nowhere near good.

While the DJ played "I'll Always Love You" by Taylor Dayne, Usagi and Mamoru walked onto the dance floor. Their fluid movements enchanted the guests. All who were present could see the love between Usagi and Mamoru. Murmuring could be heard at various tables. Never had a couple appeared so perfect.

"He is so handsome."

"She is simply magnificent."

"Those two are going to have beautiful children."

Usagi and Mamoru finished their dance and sat back down at the head table.

The disconsolate men finally made their way toward the ladies. The tension at the head table was so palpable it could be cut with a knife. Neither group wanted to make the first move. The women simply stared at the men. Each looked into her partner's eyes, searching for answers. Not being able to stand the silence anymore, Rei spoke.

"How dare you walk back into to my life like nothing happened?! Do you know what kind of hell I've been through?" Rei pounded her fists into Jadeite's chest.

"How could you? How could you?" Rei began to cry. Her sobs tore at Jadeite's soul. In all his days he had never seen Rei shed a single tear. It broke his heart that she was now crying over him.

Rei's tears were the least of Jadeite's worries as similar scenes played out with Minako and Kunzite , as well as Ami and Zoisite. Makoto, on the other hand, had a different reaction altogether.

Makoto lifted her hand and brought it to Nephrite's face. He flinched, bracing himself for Makoto's blow. Instead of striking Nephrite, she gingerly traced the outline of his face. Makoto ran her fingers through his wavy brown hair.

"It's really you. You've come back to me." Makoto began to cry as well. However, hers were tears of joy.

"Mako-chan, I've missed you. There are not enough words to express the remorse I feel for my past actions. I can only as for the chance to show you that I can be the man you loved before. Please Mako-chan, you'll at least give me a chance."

Makoto gazed into Nephrite's eyes. She finally saw what Ami saw during the ceremony. The dark energy of Metallia was no longer a part of Nephrite's soul. He truly was the man she loved. Makoto threw her arms around Nephrite's neck.

Nephrite was taken aback. He hadn't expected Makoto to accept him so willingly. If anyone, Nephrite expected Minako to jump back into Kunzite's arms. Those two had a love to rival Serenity and Endymion. 'In this life, they are Usagi and Mamoru,' Nephrite reminded himself. He wrapped his arms around Makoto's waist. At that moment, everything in Nephrite's life was perfect. Nephrite resolved never to let anything come between him and Makoto. He clung to Makoto as if he thought she were going to vanish. Nothing could have made Nephrite release his hold on Makoto. Nothing until

"Nephrite-sama." Naru stood teary eyed behind the entwined lovers.