Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Happily Ever After or Something Like That ❯ The Zero Hour ( Chapter 8 )
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By: deadlydiva 
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 07.05.2004 | Updated On: 08.20.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 370 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 07.05.2004 | Updated On: 08.20.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 370 | Status: Work In Progress
DISCLAIMER: Here’s my usual speech - I do not own BSSM. This is written for the enjoyment of the fans, and not for profit. Think about it. If I were getting paid for this, would I be posting on FF.net??
“He’s here,” Rei said as she opened her eyes. Since Taiki’s call, the senshi were on high alert. They did not know what kind of threat Seiya posed, but any threat had to dealt with swiftly and completely.
Ami’s eyes fluttered as she utilized her contact lenses. “The information that Taiki sent is quite frightening. Apparently Seiya had some kind of psychotic break when he heard about the wedding.”
“Psychotic break. Kami-sama,” Rei gasped.
“So basically, Usagi and Mamoru are in danger,” Haruka stated.
“Are we going to tell Usagi and Mamoru?” Michiru broached the topic everyone else was avoiding.
No one wanted to ruin this day, but there was an imminent threat looming. The senshi would be unable to protect the royals without informing at least one of them.
“I say you inform Mamoru. He’s better at keeping a level head. Besides, it’s not like this Seiya is possessed by an outside evil. Usagi can’t heal the schism that has occurred within his mind.”
The women turned to see who spoke. Zoicite stood firm in the midst of the senshi and his friends.
“Who do you think --”
“Stop Rei. We’re going to need all the help we can get. Don’t forget that Seiya is a senshi,” Setsuna interjected as she held Rei back from jumping on Zoicite.
“Senshi?!” Zoicite exclaimed. “I assumed that this Seiya person was a man. I thought Seiya was after Usagi, but I guess the target is Mamoru.”
“Zoicite-baka. Seiya is a senshi from outside our solar system. Therefore he has powers that are somewhat different from ours,” Minako said.
The four men appeared puzzled.
“Unlike Haruka,” Ami explained, “who is definitely a female, but dons the attire of a man, Seiya is an individual who was change his gender.”
Jadeite scratched his head. “So what you are saying is --”
“Listen,” Ami continued, “While on Earth, Seiya and his companions appear as men. As senshi, they are women. That is all I am going to say on this topic.”
Rei was still upset about Setsuna’s scolding.
“Setsuna, whose side are you on? You don’t even know this idiot!” Rei yelled.
“Actually, I know more than anyone here Hino-san.” Setsuna was becoming irritated by Rei’s attitude. “We don’t have time to deal with your emotional baggage right now. There is a clear threat to your future. You should focus your attention on that, instead of bashing the only help you have right now.”
Rei was speechless, as was everyone else in the room. No one had ever heard Setsuna yell, much less lose her temper. Rei was mad at herself for letting Jadeite affect her like this. Whatever she was feeling for Jadeite was impacting her objectivity as a senshi.
“Setsuna,” Rei began.
“Now is not the time. We can clear this up after Usagi and Mamoru are safely out of here.” Setsuna looked over at Jadeite. A move that was not missed by the sandy haired general.
“Ladies, I think I have found a way to get Serenity and Endymion, I mean, Usagi and Mamoru away,” Kunzite said. “I understand that certain senshi have access to aerial transportation.”
“You are not piloting my helicopter!” Haruka barked.
“Haruka!” Michiru pinched her partner’s forearm. Haruka snatched her arm away.
Rubbing her sore arm, Haruka glared at Kunzite nonetheless.
“He’s still not piloting the Ten’oh.”
Kunzite heard that Haruka was stubborn. During the Silver Millennium, Minako had told him about the outer senshi. The enigmatic Pluto who observed from the time gate; she saw all and revealed nothing. The graceful Neptune composed sea symphonies while standing guard at the Marine Cathedral. There were rumors about for whom she composed. Lastly, the stoic Uranus. She defended the Silver Millennium from a distance while she longed to participate in that which she guarded.
‘Yes, she is a formidable opponent,’ Kunzite thought.
“Haruka, please hear me out.”
Haruka nodded.
“First of all, I would never dream of taking the Ten’oh. I do not know how to fly a helicopter.”
“Praise be to Kami! Kunzite has admitted that there is something that he can not do.” All turned to see a smirked on Minako’s face.
As an unfamiliar heat attacked his cheeks, Kunzite continued. “I’ll assume you know where the happy couple is going on their honeymoon.”
Various forms of yes were murmured by the women.
“All I’m saying is that we send them off earlier.”
“You know what Kunz?” Haruka slapped Kunzite on the back. “Can I call you Kunz?”
Kunzite opened his mouth to object, but was cut off by Haruka. “That was a pretty decent idea.”
The senshi sweat dropped. Haruka rarely took up anyone’s idea, especially not a man’s idea. Michiru placed a hand on Haruka’s forehead.
“No fever guys. I think this is genuine.” Michiru placed her arm around Haruka’s waist.
“May I remind you that Kou is on the premises? We have to get Usagi out of here. Get Usagi and Mamoru to the roof. The Ten’oh is there.”
* * * * *
Usagi and Mamoru walked about the hall mingling with the well-wishers. From one table to the next, the newlyweds shook hands, hugged and kissed countless friends and relatives. Usagi’s chignon was slowly loosening. Mamoru had taken off his bow tie and undid the top button of his shirt.
Usagi leaned into Mamoru and whispered into his ear. “How much longer do I have to do this? My feet are starting to hurt.”
“I’m just waiting for our limousine to get here. Then we’re off to America for a month.” Mamoru kissed Usagi on the forehead.
“Mamoru.”
Usagi and Mamoru turned around and saw Jadeite and Zoicite.
“Yeah guys. What’s going on?”
“We’ve arranged your transportation to the states,” Zoicite said.
Jadeite placed a hand on Mamoru’s shoulder. Mamoru immediately understood.
“Usako, let’s get going. If we leave really quietly no one will notice we’re going.” He began to guide Usagi to the elevator in the foyer. Zoicite shook his head. Mamoru turned toward the service stairs in the back of the hall.
“Mamo-chan, is something wrong?” Mamoru, Jadeite and Zoicite surrounded Usagi, blocking her from view. Jadeite and Zoicite eyed the crowd for a certain dark haired intruder. Noticing the men encircling her were searching for something, Usagi began to look around as well. Usagi saw her parents and some of her teachers.
‘Where are my senshi? And Mamo-chan’s generals?’
Usagi and Mamoru were nearly out of the reception hall when Seiya walked in.
“Seiya,” Usagi whispered. The men flanking her froze. Slowly, they turned their heads to see what they were up against.
“Mamoru, get Usagi out of here. We’ll stall him.” Jadeite pushed Mamoru and his wife through the service entrance. Zoicite slapped a ‘NO ADMITTANCE’ sticker on the door.
“Where did you get that?” Jadeite asked.
“I was a Boy Scout once. And a Brownie, until some brat got scared.”
“That’s it! You barred from seeing Rent ever again.”
Zoicite smirked.
The two blond men made their way to the door.
Kunzite saw Jadeite’s determined gait and Zoicite’s unwavering stare. “This is it.”
Jadeite got to Seiya first. “Hey buddy.”
‘Who is this?’ Seiya thought as he sized up Jadeite. Seiya began looking around for Usagi and Mamoru.
“… Or groom,” Jadeite said interrupting Seiya’s search.
“What?”
“I said, are you a friend of the bride or the groom?” Jadeite noticed the woman at Seiya’s side.
‘Isn’t she that Naru girl Nephrite got involved with back then. What is she doing with him?’
“I just wanted to congratulate the happy couple,” Naru interjected. She looked around for any sign of Nephrite. Since he was nowhere she could see, Naru changed tactics. Naru was sure that Nephrite was with Makoto. “By the way, have you seen Makoto? I need to speak to her.”
“I think the girls went to change their clothes,” Zoicite improved.
“I really would like to give Usagi my best.” Seiya attempted to get past Jadeite and Zoicite. “Damn,” Seiya muttered.
“Hello all.” Kunzite had approached as well. Seiya rolled his eyes as Kunzite stuck out his hand for Seiya to shake.
“You must be a friend of Mamoru’s from university. What did you say your name was again?” Kunzite was dragging out the conversation so that Mamoru would have more time to leave with Usagi. Nephrite had sent a message that Mamoru and the girls were having some trouble getting Usagi into the helicopter.
On the roof, Haruka and Mamoru were attempting to coax Usagi into the helicopter.
“Mamo-chan, I though we were taking a limo? Why is Haruka’s helicopter here?”
Haruka sighed in frustration.
“Koneko, I thought I told you that I was taking you and Mamoru to the airport. Think of it as another wedding gift. Besides, I know how you’ve wanted to ride in the Ten’oh.”
Usagi’s blue eyes lit up at the thought of flying over Tokyo. She envisioned herself being embraced by Mamoru while admiring her bustling city from the sky. As her eyes began to glaze over, Haruka nudged Mamoru. He lifted Usagi into his arms.
“I love you Usako.”
The sound of Mamoru’s voice brought Usagi back.
“Wait a minute! No one is answering my questions. What the hell is going on here?” She looked at the people on the roof. Mamoru and Haruka were stoic. Setsuna and Michiru exchanged worried glances.
“Damn it! Somebody better tell me something!” Usagi put her hands on her hips.
Hearing the commotion, Nephrite left his post in the stairwell. As he walked up the stairs, he could hear Usagi’s protests.
“She hasn’t changed a bit,” Nephrite said to himself. “She is still stubborn as hell.”
Nephrite opened the door that lead to the rooftop. The wind senshi jumped up and landed at the door. Haruka stopped short of crushing Nephrite’s windpipe.
“Damn it! Why don’t you men ever make your presence known? I could have killed you!” Haruka yelled.
“Okay, now I know something is going on.” Usagi walked up to Haruka. “Tell me now,” Usagi asserted herself.
Haruka remained silent. Usagi looked up into Haruka’s navy eyes. Haruka diverted her glance. Usagi then walked over to Mamoru who she left at the helicopter. She looked into her husband’s azure orbs pleadingly.
“Please Mamo-chan. Don’t shut me out. This is our wedding day, the happiest day of our lives. And you are keeping things from me. I can tell that some threat has been revealed. Just let me know so I can help.” Tear began to fall down Usagi’s cheeks.
Mamoru looked down at his crying wife. It tore at his heart that Usagi has been reduced to tears on her wedding day. All because of Seiya. Mamoru’s eyes began to water. He blinked away the tears. Mamoru then embraced Usagi and quickly released her without a word.
“Usako.” Mamoru looked at his co-conspirators. ‘Is this really the best way to help her,’ he thought.
“Usako --” Mamoru’s sentence was cut short by Nephrite’s voice.
“Usagi to you love this man?”
Usagi nodded.
“Do you trust these women?”
Once again, she nodded.
“Do you believe that I’ve changed?” Nephrite looked deep into Usagi’s cerulean eyes. As green probe blue, Usagi uttered a weak yes.
“I need you to trust us. Right now you and Mamoru are in danger. I just need you to get in the helicopter. Everything will be explained to you later.”
Usagi looked at Mamoru, then at Michiru and Setsuna. Last of all, she looked at Haruka.
“I’ll go. But as soon as we are safely away, I want to know everything.”
“Yes dear,” Mamoru said. All laughed.
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“He’s here,” Rei said as she opened her eyes. Since Taiki’s call, the senshi were on high alert. They did not know what kind of threat Seiya posed, but any threat had to dealt with swiftly and completely.
Ami’s eyes fluttered as she utilized her contact lenses. “The information that Taiki sent is quite frightening. Apparently Seiya had some kind of psychotic break when he heard about the wedding.”
“Psychotic break. Kami-sama,” Rei gasped.
“So basically, Usagi and Mamoru are in danger,” Haruka stated.
“Are we going to tell Usagi and Mamoru?” Michiru broached the topic everyone else was avoiding.
No one wanted to ruin this day, but there was an imminent threat looming. The senshi would be unable to protect the royals without informing at least one of them.
“I say you inform Mamoru. He’s better at keeping a level head. Besides, it’s not like this Seiya is possessed by an outside evil. Usagi can’t heal the schism that has occurred within his mind.”
The women turned to see who spoke. Zoicite stood firm in the midst of the senshi and his friends.
“Who do you think --”
“Stop Rei. We’re going to need all the help we can get. Don’t forget that Seiya is a senshi,” Setsuna interjected as she held Rei back from jumping on Zoicite.
“Senshi?!” Zoicite exclaimed. “I assumed that this Seiya person was a man. I thought Seiya was after Usagi, but I guess the target is Mamoru.”
“Zoicite-baka. Seiya is a senshi from outside our solar system. Therefore he has powers that are somewhat different from ours,” Minako said.
The four men appeared puzzled.
“Unlike Haruka,” Ami explained, “who is definitely a female, but dons the attire of a man, Seiya is an individual who was change his gender.”
Jadeite scratched his head. “So what you are saying is --”
“Listen,” Ami continued, “While on Earth, Seiya and his companions appear as men. As senshi, they are women. That is all I am going to say on this topic.”
Rei was still upset about Setsuna’s scolding.
“Setsuna, whose side are you on? You don’t even know this idiot!” Rei yelled.
“Actually, I know more than anyone here Hino-san.” Setsuna was becoming irritated by Rei’s attitude. “We don’t have time to deal with your emotional baggage right now. There is a clear threat to your future. You should focus your attention on that, instead of bashing the only help you have right now.”
Rei was speechless, as was everyone else in the room. No one had ever heard Setsuna yell, much less lose her temper. Rei was mad at herself for letting Jadeite affect her like this. Whatever she was feeling for Jadeite was impacting her objectivity as a senshi.
“Setsuna,” Rei began.
“Now is not the time. We can clear this up after Usagi and Mamoru are safely out of here.” Setsuna looked over at Jadeite. A move that was not missed by the sandy haired general.
“Ladies, I think I have found a way to get Serenity and Endymion, I mean, Usagi and Mamoru away,” Kunzite said. “I understand that certain senshi have access to aerial transportation.”
“You are not piloting my helicopter!” Haruka barked.
“Haruka!” Michiru pinched her partner’s forearm. Haruka snatched her arm away.
Rubbing her sore arm, Haruka glared at Kunzite nonetheless.
“He’s still not piloting the Ten’oh.”
Kunzite heard that Haruka was stubborn. During the Silver Millennium, Minako had told him about the outer senshi. The enigmatic Pluto who observed from the time gate; she saw all and revealed nothing. The graceful Neptune composed sea symphonies while standing guard at the Marine Cathedral. There were rumors about for whom she composed. Lastly, the stoic Uranus. She defended the Silver Millennium from a distance while she longed to participate in that which she guarded.
‘Yes, she is a formidable opponent,’ Kunzite thought.
“Haruka, please hear me out.”
Haruka nodded.
“First of all, I would never dream of taking the Ten’oh. I do not know how to fly a helicopter.”
“Praise be to Kami! Kunzite has admitted that there is something that he can not do.” All turned to see a smirked on Minako’s face.
As an unfamiliar heat attacked his cheeks, Kunzite continued. “I’ll assume you know where the happy couple is going on their honeymoon.”
Various forms of yes were murmured by the women.
“All I’m saying is that we send them off earlier.”
“You know what Kunz?” Haruka slapped Kunzite on the back. “Can I call you Kunz?”
Kunzite opened his mouth to object, but was cut off by Haruka. “That was a pretty decent idea.”
The senshi sweat dropped. Haruka rarely took up anyone’s idea, especially not a man’s idea. Michiru placed a hand on Haruka’s forehead.
“No fever guys. I think this is genuine.” Michiru placed her arm around Haruka’s waist.
“May I remind you that Kou is on the premises? We have to get Usagi out of here. Get Usagi and Mamoru to the roof. The Ten’oh is there.”
* * * * *
Usagi and Mamoru walked about the hall mingling with the well-wishers. From one table to the next, the newlyweds shook hands, hugged and kissed countless friends and relatives. Usagi’s chignon was slowly loosening. Mamoru had taken off his bow tie and undid the top button of his shirt.
Usagi leaned into Mamoru and whispered into his ear. “How much longer do I have to do this? My feet are starting to hurt.”
“I’m just waiting for our limousine to get here. Then we’re off to America for a month.” Mamoru kissed Usagi on the forehead.
“Mamoru.”
Usagi and Mamoru turned around and saw Jadeite and Zoicite.
“Yeah guys. What’s going on?”
“We’ve arranged your transportation to the states,” Zoicite said.
Jadeite placed a hand on Mamoru’s shoulder. Mamoru immediately understood.
“Usako, let’s get going. If we leave really quietly no one will notice we’re going.” He began to guide Usagi to the elevator in the foyer. Zoicite shook his head. Mamoru turned toward the service stairs in the back of the hall.
“Mamo-chan, is something wrong?” Mamoru, Jadeite and Zoicite surrounded Usagi, blocking her from view. Jadeite and Zoicite eyed the crowd for a certain dark haired intruder. Noticing the men encircling her were searching for something, Usagi began to look around as well. Usagi saw her parents and some of her teachers.
‘Where are my senshi? And Mamo-chan’s generals?’
Usagi and Mamoru were nearly out of the reception hall when Seiya walked in.
“Seiya,” Usagi whispered. The men flanking her froze. Slowly, they turned their heads to see what they were up against.
“Mamoru, get Usagi out of here. We’ll stall him.” Jadeite pushed Mamoru and his wife through the service entrance. Zoicite slapped a ‘NO ADMITTANCE’ sticker on the door.
“Where did you get that?” Jadeite asked.
“I was a Boy Scout once. And a Brownie, until some brat got scared.”
“That’s it! You barred from seeing Rent ever again.”
Zoicite smirked.
The two blond men made their way to the door.
Kunzite saw Jadeite’s determined gait and Zoicite’s unwavering stare. “This is it.”
Jadeite got to Seiya first. “Hey buddy.”
‘Who is this?’ Seiya thought as he sized up Jadeite. Seiya began looking around for Usagi and Mamoru.
“… Or groom,” Jadeite said interrupting Seiya’s search.
“What?”
“I said, are you a friend of the bride or the groom?” Jadeite noticed the woman at Seiya’s side.
‘Isn’t she that Naru girl Nephrite got involved with back then. What is she doing with him?’
“I just wanted to congratulate the happy couple,” Naru interjected. She looked around for any sign of Nephrite. Since he was nowhere she could see, Naru changed tactics. Naru was sure that Nephrite was with Makoto. “By the way, have you seen Makoto? I need to speak to her.”
“I think the girls went to change their clothes,” Zoicite improved.
“I really would like to give Usagi my best.” Seiya attempted to get past Jadeite and Zoicite. “Damn,” Seiya muttered.
“Hello all.” Kunzite had approached as well. Seiya rolled his eyes as Kunzite stuck out his hand for Seiya to shake.
“You must be a friend of Mamoru’s from university. What did you say your name was again?” Kunzite was dragging out the conversation so that Mamoru would have more time to leave with Usagi. Nephrite had sent a message that Mamoru and the girls were having some trouble getting Usagi into the helicopter.
On the roof, Haruka and Mamoru were attempting to coax Usagi into the helicopter.
“Mamo-chan, I though we were taking a limo? Why is Haruka’s helicopter here?”
Haruka sighed in frustration.
“Koneko, I thought I told you that I was taking you and Mamoru to the airport. Think of it as another wedding gift. Besides, I know how you’ve wanted to ride in the Ten’oh.”
Usagi’s blue eyes lit up at the thought of flying over Tokyo. She envisioned herself being embraced by Mamoru while admiring her bustling city from the sky. As her eyes began to glaze over, Haruka nudged Mamoru. He lifted Usagi into his arms.
“I love you Usako.”
The sound of Mamoru’s voice brought Usagi back.
“Wait a minute! No one is answering my questions. What the hell is going on here?” She looked at the people on the roof. Mamoru and Haruka were stoic. Setsuna and Michiru exchanged worried glances.
“Damn it! Somebody better tell me something!” Usagi put her hands on her hips.
Hearing the commotion, Nephrite left his post in the stairwell. As he walked up the stairs, he could hear Usagi’s protests.
“She hasn’t changed a bit,” Nephrite said to himself. “She is still stubborn as hell.”
Nephrite opened the door that lead to the rooftop. The wind senshi jumped up and landed at the door. Haruka stopped short of crushing Nephrite’s windpipe.
“Damn it! Why don’t you men ever make your presence known? I could have killed you!” Haruka yelled.
“Okay, now I know something is going on.” Usagi walked up to Haruka. “Tell me now,” Usagi asserted herself.
Haruka remained silent. Usagi looked up into Haruka’s navy eyes. Haruka diverted her glance. Usagi then walked over to Mamoru who she left at the helicopter. She looked into her husband’s azure orbs pleadingly.
“Please Mamo-chan. Don’t shut me out. This is our wedding day, the happiest day of our lives. And you are keeping things from me. I can tell that some threat has been revealed. Just let me know so I can help.” Tear began to fall down Usagi’s cheeks.
Mamoru looked down at his crying wife. It tore at his heart that Usagi has been reduced to tears on her wedding day. All because of Seiya. Mamoru’s eyes began to water. He blinked away the tears. Mamoru then embraced Usagi and quickly released her without a word.
“Usako.” Mamoru looked at his co-conspirators. ‘Is this really the best way to help her,’ he thought.
“Usako --” Mamoru’s sentence was cut short by Nephrite’s voice.
“Usagi to you love this man?”
Usagi nodded.
“Do you trust these women?”
Once again, she nodded.
“Do you believe that I’ve changed?” Nephrite looked deep into Usagi’s cerulean eyes. As green probe blue, Usagi uttered a weak yes.
“I need you to trust us. Right now you and Mamoru are in danger. I just need you to get in the helicopter. Everything will be explained to you later.”
Usagi looked at Mamoru, then at Michiru and Setsuna. Last of all, she looked at Haruka.
“I’ll go. But as soon as we are safely away, I want to know everything.”
“Yes dear,” Mamoru said. All laughed.
AN: REVIEW, REVIEW, REVIEW!!! There are some good things coming up. You won’t find out unless you R/R. Call you friends and tell them to do the same. I might just stop if the stats don’t improve.