Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Her Battle ❯ Rei’s Resolution ( Chapter 15 )

Yay, new chapter time! Sorry this one took a little longer than I expected, that seems to be happening a lot lately, but I don't expect future chapters to take as long as this one did. Thanksgiving week was somewhat hectic for me because I work at a retail store and it left me very worn out. Other than that, I don't have much to say other then to address my reviewers' comments, so here goes:

fan-rei - I'll refrain from saying anything on Pluto, but as for your comment about Minako helping Ami and Mako, let me just say she'll definitely be some kind of factor in their relationship.

LightningStrikes - There's nothing wrong with being funny, I certainly didn't mean it in a bad way. That makes your reviews enjoyable :) Ami a hentai LOL, I reread it myself and even though I didn't really intend for it come out that way I guess it sort of did, LOL. That also reminds me of website that says Ami is often referred to as a closet pervert by fans. If you're curious, this is the site I'm referring to: http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Mizuno%20Ami just scroll the character traits part of the page.

Lady Kiraa Vampyre - I was going to have someone walk in on them, but I thought Luna interrogating Rei would be better. That's how this chapter starts actually… I never said how early it was, so who says anyone heard the water running the first time ;)

rugby girl - Yay a new reviewer! Glad to hear you're liking it.

loco moco - I can't have all the characters have happy endings; it would be too perfect then. So sadly, Minako is the odd one out in this first story. What happens with her here does play a rather large part in the sequel I have planned though, but I am getting ahead of myself since this one is only about half way done. I wasn't too fond of Kirika portraying Rei as being bitter towards Mamoru, but everything else I loved. Setsuna…she is mysterious, but is very loyal to her duties.

one-time-only - `Get it over with?' Where's the fun in that? Thanks for reviewing.

James/Master - I expect my scene to be longer and while Armor King only did one I expect to have more than one; I guess that can always change. Not to mention, I expect mine to be more detailed, but thanks for pointing out that example. As for the length of this, it will be around 30 chapters maybe a little more, maybe a little less.

Ok, time for chapter 15, I bet everyone's sick of the talks I do anyway.

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Chapter 15 - Rei's Resolution

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"Can you explain to me what that was all about?" Luna asked as she jumped through the window and unto Usagi's unmade bed.

"Luna!?" Rei exclaimed, but still managed to keep her voice relatively low despite being surprised by the black cat.

"Can you explain to me what that was all about?" Luna repeated.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Rei stated.

"Don't play dumb!" Luna shouted, "I saw you. What were doing to Usagi?"

"Doing to her? I wasn't doing anything to her." Rei said, a little more defensively than she intended.

"What were you planning on doing then?" Luna questioned.

"Look, I don't know what you think you saw but the only thing I was doing was comforting her and being her friend." Rei said, trying very hard to not let her anger get the best of her. Usagi's family didn't know she was up in her room and she wasn't going let Usagi get in trouble because of her. So she needed to keep her voice down the best she could, for Usagi.

"A friend wouldn't do what I saw you doing." Luna muttered under her breath, but her statement didn't go unnoticed by Rei.

"What was that Luna? If you want to say something to me, say it!" Rei said challengingly.

"Your duties to her do not include kissing her." Luna stated.

Rei stared at Luna, `She did see what I almost did.' Rei thought. She took a deep breath before responding, "You're right." Rei said simply and in a much calmer voice than before, which surprised Luna.

"You're not denying it?" Luna asked clearly surprise by Rei's response. `Not that she really could deny it. I did see her.' Luna added mentally.

"It might be best for me to leave. Please tell Usagi I'm sorry for leaving without saying a proper goodbye." Rei said and walked around Luna to the bedroom window Luna had jumped through a short time ago.

Luna just stared at Rei; she hadn't expected her react like this. She expected her to deny it, she expected her to be angry, but she didn't expect her to virtually admit it and offer to leave before Usagi returned. Luna felt as if she should say something, but what, `You're right to be ashamed of your actions.' Luna didn't want to risk Rei blowing her top, so she remained silent and watched Rei. Once Rei reached the window, she stuck one leg through it when the bedroom door opened.

Usagi stepped in and scanned the room for her raven-haired friend. When her gaze finally landed on the window her eyes widened at the sight of Rei making her way through the window. Usagi quickly shut the door so she wouldn't be heard, "Rei! What on Earth are you doing?!" Usagi called and ran up to the other girl.

Rei stopped when she heard Usagi call to her, `Usagi? Why couldn't you have come back a few minutes later? I don't want to face you; you'll make me want to stay.' Rei thought and could already feel her resolve to leave lessen. `But I can't stay. I want to be around you, Usagi, but I can't trust myself around you. If I do something…I don't want to hurt you.' Rei swallowed down to clear her throat of a lump that had stubbornly formed there, "Gomen ne. Gomen nasi, but I think I should head back home. I want to let my grandfather know I'm ok. Besides, I don't want to cause you any trouble by staying here." Rei said without turning around.

"You aren't causing me any trouble." Usagi said quietly.

`Not yet maybe…' "I'm sorry, but it's for the best if I leave." Rei said and put her other leg through the window.

"But Rei…!" Usagi yelled and ran to grab her arm, but she only caught air. Rei was already through the window before Usagi could reach her.

From her perspective on Usagi's bed Luna could have sworn she saw what had to be tears in Rei's eyes as she went through the window.

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From Usagi's roof, Rei leapt on to a near-by tree branch. Rei looked down to try to judge how high she was up now, but she found her vision was becoming blurry, `Damn it! Stupid tears!' Rei thought and whipped her eyes of the wetness before jumping down from the branch to the ground. Landing in a crouch Rei winced and bite down on her lower lip, `Damn it!' Rei cursed mentally. Rei held her left side, `It's still sore.' She thought but forced herself to stand despite her throbbing side.

Rei looked down the street; it was still quiet since it was rather early. `I don't want to go home yet. I just want to be alone to think.' Rei thought and ran down the street that would take in the opposite direction as her home.

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Usagi turned around and ran to her bedroom door.

"Usagi wait! Where are you going?" Luna asked, causing Usagi to stop with her hand on the doorknob.

"Luna, when did you get here?" Usagi turned around and asked.

"I've been here the whole time." Luan said simply.

"The whole time? Then why did you do anything to stop Rei from leaving?" Usagi asked.

"I couldn't have done anything. She didn't even listen to you, remember?" Luna said.

"You could have at least helped me. Rei hasn't had enough time to heal yet." Usagi said, "She won't be able to do anything if she were to be attacked right now." Usagi added.

"Why would she be attacked right now? She hasn't transformed in to Sailor Mars or anything." Luna asked confusedly.

"It doesn't matter if she has transformed or not. She's been attacked before she's transformed before." Usagi said worriedly.

"What? Are you saying this enemy knows Mars' identity?" Luna asked.

"Yes, that's why I need to find her. It's too dangerous for her to be alone, especially now." Usagi said and hurriedly grabbed her book bag. Usagi glanced at the clock on her desk, `Good, I've still got an hour before school starts. I'm sure I can find her and convince her to stop being so reckless.'

Luna watched Usagi, `She's obviously worried about her. Maybe I shouldn't have reacted the way I did?' Luna thought. She lowered her head, `I shouldn't be the one feeling guilty, but I still am. Maybe I should have gone about confronting Rei differently; she did seem to understand that what she was doing was wrong.'

"Do you want me to come with you? Two people searching are better than one." Luna offered.

Usagi looked at Luna and seemed to ponder what Luna had just said for a second before responding, "Yeah that would be a big help. If I can't find her before I need to go to school you can keep looking for her." Luna nodded in acknowledgement, "I'm going to let my parents know I'm leaving. Hopefully they won't be too shocked." Usagi said with a shrug and hurried to her door. "I'll meet you outside Luna."

Luna watched Usagi leave and heard her rapid steps down the stairs. `If I find Rei what do I say? Sorry if I upset you, but you had no right to be doing what you were doing anyway.' Luna shook her head, `Yeah that would go over real well.' Luna moved to the still opened window, `I guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.' Luna thought and jumped through the window.

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"Mom, Dad, I'm going to school early today." Usagi announced as she greeted her family. Both her mother and father did a double take to make sure they weren't seeing things.

"Usagi, you up and ready go already. Is everything alright?" Ikuko asked. She had never seen her daughter up and ready to go this early before. Usagi usually had to race to school to avoid being late and often wasn't very successful. Ikuko wasn't upset, but Usagi did catch her off guard.

"Everything's fine. I just woke up early and decided to go to school early. I hope I won't give Mrs. H a heart attack." Usagi said and put on a smile for her parents.

"I hope this becomes a habit." Kenji said with a laugh.

"Maybe." Usagi said with a shrug and turned to leave when her mother spoke again.

"Do you want any thing to eat before you go?" Ikuko asked.

"No, I'm fine, but I really should be going." Usagi said and sped out of the kitchen.

"That's unlike her too; I wonder if something's going on that she's not telling us." Ikuko said once Usagi was gone.

"Maybe she's finally growing up." Kenji reasoned.

"Maybe…" Ikuko said, but somehow she knew that probably wasn't it.

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Usagi reached the front door, slipped on her shoes, and was out the door in a few seconds. Her usually ritual required her to be out the door at an inhuman speed in order to avoid being tardy, so her swiftness a common occurrence. Once Usagi stepped outside, Luna met her on lawn.

"Luna, could you head to the shrine and see if Rei went there?" Usagi said.

"Sure, but where will you be going?" Luna asked.

"I'm going to look around here. If she changed her mind about going back home, she would have to be somewhere close by. Besides, we can cover more ground if we spilt up." Usagi explained. Luna looked a little surprised, but still nodded, "What?" Usagi asked upon seeing Luna's expression.

Luna shook her head, "Nothing, that was just the most logical thing I've heard you say in a while."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Usagi asked

"It's a compliment Usagi." Luna said and paused for a moment when she noticed Usagi didn't seem to see that she meant that as a positive. `A change of subject might be in order.' Luna told herself. "Why don't we get going? Time is not on our side if you want to find Rei before school, Usagi."

"Oh yeah, I should hurry." Usagi said, her previous mood completely forgotten. "Contact me if you find her Luna?" Usagi said and sprinted in opposite direction of the shrine.

"Sure thing Usagi!" Luna called and took off down the street that leads to the shrine.

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BEEP BEEP BEEP

The annoying sound of Ami's alarm clock echoed throughout her room. Ami's eyes slowly fluttered opened as the annoying sound of the alarm clock reached her ears. The first thing she saw was her keyboard and the glow of a computer screen. `Did I fall asleep at my computer again?' Ami asked herself.

Ami sat up and looked at the computer, `I see. I fell asleep typing again.' Ami turned off the monitor and walked the bathroom, which is across the hall from her room. She didn't have to worry about anyone reading what was on the screen, thankfully. Rather than writing her thoughts in a journal of paper, she would write her feelings in a diary on the computer. She felt it was safer because a journal could be lost and easily read by someone, but if she kept everything on her computer, she didn't have to worry about unwanted eyes reading the entries, especially the ones lately. Her mom let her have her privacy and she would never invade it by reading something so personal. In her digital diary, she could write things freely, things she was afraid to say aloud.

Ami brushed her teeth and rinsed out her mouth before looking at herself in the mirror. `I don't feel tired, but I still look tired.' She thought and walked back to her and got her school uniform before returning to take a shower. Once done Ami felt refreshed, but still looked tired, much to her annoyance. `It's not like there's anyone that would look at me for my looks anyway. Besides, there's only one person I want to look at me like that anyway and she doesn't like girls that way so what does it really matter.' Ami thought dejectedly.

Once she was fully dressed, she headed back to her room to collect her school things. After Ami had successfully packed all the things she needed into her schoolbag, she went to the kitchen to make herself some lunch. She isn't the cook Makoto is, so she usually just made a couple sandwiches and she was set. It didn't really bother her that she always ate sandwiches for lunch because it gave her a free hand to do other things, like reading. It's a common sight to see Ami with a book in one hand and a sandwich in the other.

Books were her only friends for the longest time; that was until that fateful day she learned that she was a Sailor Senshi. Usagi was her first real friend, before her, the only people that would ever talk to her were people that wanted her to help them cheat. She was known around the school for her high academic standing and even though so many people knew her name, none took the time to try to become her friend, until Usagi entered the picture that is. First Usagi, then Rei, then Makoto…, and then Minako; she didn't met the outer senshi for sometime after that and even after all of them were reborn and together again the inners were always closest to each other. All of us are soldiers from a thousand years ago on the moon, though Ami couldn't say that she actually remembered that time, the Silver Millennium.

One particular Sailor Senshi changed her life in a way she could have imaged. Sailor Jupiter, Kino Makoto, she was the one that changed her life in the most profound way, even though Makoto herself has been oblivious to it. Both Makoto and herself were branded outcasts by most of the student body, but for different reasons, Ami because of her studious nature and Makoto because of her unjustified reputation as a brawler. Makoto always seems to try to make herself more outwardly feminine because of that and so many times Ami wanted to say `You're fine just the way you are and if other people can't appreciate that, they don't deserve you.', but of course she was always to shy to say it to her directly. Ami did try her best to tell her discreetly, like when all the girls went to that dance with Motoki's sister, Unazuki. Makoto waited patiently for someone to ask her to dance, but everyone was turned off by her size, so Ami took the biggest step she'd ever taken with her and asked her for a dance. Her heart soared when Makoto actually accepted and they danced. When they danced, it was one the happiest moments Ami had ever known. When their dance finished she was prepared to tell Makoto that she hoped they could be closer than just friends when her joy was crushed. Tigers-eye showed up and took Makoto's next dance before Ami could do anything and it was when she saw how happy Makoto was dancing with him that she knew that she would always fall short because she wasn't a man. Thinking back, Ami couldn't really remember when she started liking Makoto in more than platonic way, but she didn't think it mattered because she feels how she feels and whether it started last month or last year it didn't change her feelings, or Makoto's for that matter.

Ami glanced at her wristwatch to see how late it was and even though it was still a little early Ami decided to set out for school. There was no one to talk to in her house anyway and school was a sanctuary of sorts for her. Ami wrapped her sandwiches in plastic before putting them into a tin and then her schoolbag. Once she was all ready, she grabbed all her school stuff and headed out the door.

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Makoto lethargically pulled herself out of bed. She sat on the edge of the bed for a few moments before standing. Makoto stretched and much to her surprise, she didn't feel any pain in her back. `Thank Kami-sama for Senshi healing. And Ami too…I doubt my back would feel as good as it does without her help last night.' Makoto remembered the night before, but she still couldn't figure out why Ami had done all the things she did, but she was thankful nonetheless.

Makoto walked over to her dresser and picked out her school uniform for the day before heading into the bathroom. She took a quick shower and put on clean bandages as Ami had instructed. When she finished applying the bandages, she the got dressed, and then brushing her teeth. Makoto brushed her hair and put it up in her trademark ponytail. After she finished with everything she needed to do in the bathroom, she went the kitchen to prepare her lunch for that day.

Makoto opened her fridge and scanned the contents to see what she could make. She spotted a package of roast beef and thought of Ami and smiled, `She's probably making sandwiches for herself right now.' Then a thought struck her, `Why don't I make a lunch for the two of us, as thanks for last night. I'm sure she must get tired of just eating sandwiches all the time.' Makoto gave herself nod of approval and got to work.

In no time at all Makoto had successfully whipped up two meals with some to spare just in case Usagi wanted any, which was likely. `I hope Ami will like this.' Makoto thought as she sealed the food in boxes and placed them in her book bag. Makoto took a quick look at the wall clock in the kitchen, `I may as well leave. If I get there early enough I could probably make sure Ami knows how thankful I am for what she did.' Makoto thought before grabbing her stuff and headed out the door.

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Artemis watched Minako brush her hair, `She hasn't been acting like her normal self.' Artemis thought. Minako had come home last night and hardly said anything. The only thing she told Artemis was that youma attacked the hospital and that everyone had made it out of there all right.

"Are you all right Minako? You've barely said anything since you got back last night." Artemis asked worriedly.

"Of course I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?" Minako said cheerfully.

"You can't lie to me Minako. I've known you long enough to see when something is wrong, so don't lie to me." Artemis said seriously.

Minako finally finished brushing her hair, put her brush down, and stood up, "I should really be going." Minako said and grabbed her book bag and walked past Artemis.

"Minako, are you just going to avoid my question?" Artemis asked, causing Minako to stop.

"Artemis, you know me well enough to know that if I don't want to tell you something, I'm not going to. So please, just leave it at that." Minako said. Artemis opened his mouth as though he were going to say something, but shut it before saying a word. Minako took the silence as him knowing that she wasn't going to say anything no matter what he said. It's not as if she didn't was to tell him, but there are some things that even her guardian doesn't need to know.

`I'm sorry Artemis, I can't tell you until everything plays out' Minako thought sadly to herself and picked up her schoolbag and left the room leaving Artemis even more worried about his charge's behavior.

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`What the hell am I doing?' Rei asked herself as she walked. She didn't really have any destination in mind; all she wanted was to be alone. No, that was only partially true; she just needed to distance herself from Usagi. `I can't think straight when I'm around her, but I don't want to be away from her either.'

She felt like screaming, or punching something, or burning something. `Am I doomed to feel like this forever? Kami knows we have an eternity together.' Rei shook her head and corrected herself, `No, I have an eternity to be with her, but not with her.' Rei hung her head at the thought, `Isn't that the problem though?'

Rei stared at the ground as she continued walking. She saw a pebble on the ground and kicked it in frustration. The rock skipped across the ground and collided with a metal sign, causing Rei to look up and see what the rock hit. Rei's eyes scanned the sign, `Juuban Central Park' it read. `Maybe I can release some of my frustrations' Rei thought and ran into the park. She ran until she reached a rather secluded spot, that was clear of trees and people, not that there were many people that early they anyway.

"Mars Crystal Power, Makeup!"

Rei relished the feeling she got as the fires of Mars surrounded her. She always felt more comfortable and confident when she transformed into Sailor Mars. As Sailor Mars, she could protect Usagi and even though protecting her usually meant she got hurt in the process, that didn't really matter to her. She didn't have to make mean comments to her like when they're just Usagi and Rei to hide her feelings, but she still couldn't help teasing her a little anyway. More often than not, Rei could just watch Sailor Moon in awe.

"If I had just a small portion of the strength Sailor Moon has shown, I wouldn't be in this position." Mars told herself bitterly. Mars looked up into the cloudless sky raised her hands above her head and concentrated on invoking her powers.

"Mars…Flame…Sniper!"

Mars called forth her attack; a large arrow of fire flew out of her hand and sailed into the sky. The arrow left a tunnel of flames in its wake as it flew into the sky. Mars watched the flames for as long as she could before falling to her knees.

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Minako walked slowly down the familiar street to her school. She didn't need to hurry because she had left earlier than usual and she didn't usually have trouble getting to school on time. Minako was lost in her own thoughts when out of the corner of her eye she saw flames sailing into the sky. Only one person could do that, `Rei…' Minako thought and ran to the park where she saw the flames had originated. `I thought she was with Usagi?' Minako thought as she ran through the park to find her friend. Finally, she reached a spot that was clear of foliage and saw a girl with dark hair wearing a red and white fuku on her knees.

"Rei…?" Minako asked and ran up to the girl. Minako knelt down next to her friend and looked at face to see if anything was wrong. Rei's eyes were shut and she was breathing heavier than normal. Minako surmised what she had done before she even reached her, the column of fire was a dead give away. Minako shook her head and the raven-haired girl, "You're not in any condition to use that much power." One thing Minako knew for sure was that the size the attack she saw took a lot of power to make and Rei was just likely worn out from the toll it took to do that, or at least that's what Minako hoped that was the case.

Rei finally realized someone was with her and looked over the presence next to her. She gave her blonde friend a small smile, "You're right Minako. I-I don't think I can keep this inside forever." Rei said in between breaths.

"Shh…Detransform and let's sit down and talk." Minako said and helped Rei to her feet. Rei smiled her thanks and undid her transformation. When she started to walk to the near-by bench she stumbled a little, but Minako caught her. Rei was a lot more tired than she expected herself to be, `I must have used a little too much power.' Rei thought.

Minako help Rei sit on the bench before sitting down next to her, "What happened?"

Rei leaned back and looked up the sky, "I almost kissed her."

"Did you tell her how you feel?" Minako asked.

"No, but I almost kissed her. I think I have to tell her. I can't continue like this." Rei said.

"I told you this isn't something you can keep bottled up inside. If it helps any, I know Usagi loves you. I don't know if it's in the same way you love her, but she has an unimaginable abundance of love for people. I don't know how she does it sometimes." Minako said.

"I really don't know what I would do if I didn't have you to talk to." Rei said with as a small smile formed on her face.

"So, you're going to tell her now, right?" Minako asked.

"Yeah, I'll tell her. How I will, I'm not sure, but I realize now that I need to tell Usagi." Rei said resolutely.

Minako smiled brightly at Rei and wrapped her arms around the surprised miko. Rei hesitantly hugged her blonde friend back. "Everything will work out just fine!" Minako assured her. Minako moved her lips close to Rei's ear and in a soft whisper she added, "Ya know Usagi's a lucky girl to have caught your heart."

Rei pulled herself away from Minako so she could look in her ocean blue eyes, "Minako…"

"I know Rei." Minako said and smiled that same bright smile from a few moments before. Minako stood up and extended her hand to Rei, "Come on, you don't want to sit on this bench all day do you?"

Rei shook her head took Minako's hand, "Thanks for listening to me."

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`Where could she be?' Usagi thought to herself as she continued scanning the streets for her missing friend. Usagi quickly glanced at her watch, thirty minutes had past since her search began and she still hadn't found Rei. `Could she really have gone back home like she said?' Usagi thought and shook her head slightly at her own question. `No, Rei didn't go back home.' Usagi didn't know why but somehow she knew that Rei hadn't gone home. `I need to trust my instincts and my instincts are telling me she didn't go to the shrine.' Usagi thought when suddenly she felt a huge surge of power. Usagi looked in the direction she knew it was coming from and saw a column of fire sailing into the morning sky. "Rei…" Usagi said quietly to herself and ran toward the origin of the flames.

Usagi soon found herself at the entrance to Juuban Central Park, `So this is where she went.' Usagi hurriedly entered the park and ran to where she remembered the flames had coming from. Finally, Usagi saw a clearing in the trees with a bench. Usagi could see someone on with dark hair sitting, just when Usagi was about to call to the girl she noticed she wasn't alone. Usagi knew that hairstyle from anywhere, `That's Minako. What's she doing with Rei?' Usagi thought and moved closer, but more quietly this time. Soon she could hear the two girls talking and even though she knew she shouldn't, but she darted behind a large tree to listen to what the girls were discussing.

"So, you're going to tell her, right?"

Usagi hears Minako say, `Tell her? Her, who?' Any thoughts of leaving fled Usagi, since her curiosity was peaked now and there wasn't anyway she could stop listening. Even though Usagi knew that, she would likely be scolded or worst for eavesdropping on a conversation that didn't involve her; she still couldn't pry herself away from her hiding spot. When Rei finally spoke up, Usagi turned her attention back to the duo.

"Yeah, I'll tell her. How I will, I'm not sure, but I realize now that I need to tell Usagi."

Usagi turned away from the two girls and leaned back into the tree, `Me? What would Rei have to tell me? I don't understand.' Usagi thought but failed to come up with any answers. Before any more questions could pop into Usagi's head, Minako spoke again.

"Everything will work out just fine!"

Usagi turned back toward Minako and Rei to see them hugging, `I knew it was a bad idea to eavesdrop.' Usagi thought and quickly, but stealthily left her hiding spot and headed towards the park's exit. `Maybe they really are involved and Rei just wanted to ask Minako if it was ok to tell me.' Usagi thought as reached the park's exit. `Is that what you want to tell me Rei?' Usagi asked herself.

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Is it finally going to come out? Is Rei finally going to tell Usagi how she feels? You're gonna have to wait for the next chapter to find that out ; P No clues about the next chapter this time, because I want all of it to be a surprise. I'm really getting down to business with the next chapter. I tried to go more into Ami and Rei's characters more, especially Ami's. I think I'll be doing that with all the other characters expect for Usagi for reasons that I hope are obvious.

Thanks to everyone who waited patiently for this chapter, I didn't want to rush this. Even if it may have seemed like nothing happened, this chapter is necessary for the next chapters to come. I hope that the next chapter will be out in a more speedy manner, I'm going for the most 14 days /crosses fingers/. So until next time, ja minna.