Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Sailor Moon: Only Love can Conquer Hate ❯ Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

ONLY LOVE CAN CONQUER HATE

 

By SailorJane & Anonymous

 

 

Chapter Notes:

 

Another thank you to those who review my story.

 

I had actually written a chapter involving Raye and Mina, but decided to stick with Serena and Amy for the time being. I want to move their story along more.

 

As for the Raye/Mina story, I might make that into chapter 10.

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 9

 

Serena had her hands in her pockets most of the walk home. This disappointed Amy, wanting so badly to hold the princess' hand. Fortunately for her, Serena eventually took her hand out of her pocket. It was almost immediately intercepted by Amy's gloved hand. Serena looked down at Amy's hand somewhat suspiciously. Of course, she knew that her best friend cared for her like a sister.

 

“You really like holding my hand don't you?” Serena smiled at her friend.

 

Amy appeared somewhat uncomfortable. Was she making it too obvious that she was in love with the blonde? “What do you mean?” The bluenette asked softly.

 

“You always want to touch me,” Serena said in a friendly manner.

 

Amy let go of Serena's hand disappointed and apologized. Her face came down towards her own feet.

 

“No no no,” Serena grabbed Amy's hand back, “It's okay, I don't mind. I like holding your hand. I mean we are best friends. There's nothing wrong with showing some affection towards each other.”

 

“I think we're more than best friends Serena,” Amy began to confess, “I almost feel like the two of us are-“ She hesitated not knowing what to say next. It was certainly strange, because Amy was never at a loss for words.

 

“Like sisters!” Serena said in a high happy voice.

 

That's not exactly what I had in mind, Amy thought. She did however gesture her head in an agreeable manner.

 

“Look Serena,” Amy began to confess as they continued to walk towards the house, “I-“ More hesitation. Serena began to look at her friend curiously. “I-I…” She sighed. “Are you still in love with Darien? Honestly?”

 

Serena knew, or at least thought she knew, where this was going. She let go of Amy's hand, “Amy, I know what you're about to say, but I have to tell you right here and right now that I am in fact in love with Darien.”

 

“You know what I'm about to say?” Amy asked looking towards her, not certain if they were on the same page.

 

“Yup,” Serena said. The Tsukino house appeared closer and closer. “You're gonna say I should give up on Darien because you and the other scouts think he doesn't love me.”

 

I love you! Amy shouted in her mind. She just walked beside her princess silently.

 

Serena did however sigh and hang her head, “But,” she started. Amy looked at her seriously, “I have to admit this past year has been the loneliest year of my life not having him here. I mean I appreciate you showing some affection towards me, but it's just not the same as the, as… what's the word I'm looking for?” She looked towards Amy.

 

“Intimacy?”

 

“Yeah that,” Serena said pretending she knew what the brainiac was talking about, “I miss having someone there for me late at night to hold me, kiss me, and… do other stuff.”

 

Amy's eyes opened wide. Serena had never spoken too much about her and Darien's private life, but was she now hinting that the two of them had made love to each other? Serena and Amy finally made it to the front porch of the house. There was a light on inside, but the residence appeared quiet. Serena stopped her here. From an outside perspective, it almost looked like Serena was thanking her date for a wonderful night.

 

“You know,” Serena said now eye to eye with her friend, “What I think I miss the most?”

 

Amy nodded her head `no'.

 

“Just a goodnight kiss. I know it sounds stupid, but just ending the night locking lips with someone I care about,” Serena tried to hold back her tears, “Knowing that they'll be there the next day. A simple kiss.” She closed her eyes and laughed, “Sorry, I shouldn't get choked up about these things-“

 

Amy couldn't take it anymore. She grabbed hold of her princess and lunged towards her. Both of their lips met, Amy's eyes closed and Serena's eyes wide open.

 

Amy Mizuno finally kissed Serena Tsukino!

 

The scout of water was now in heaven. Kissing her lips made her feel pleasure she had never felt before in her life. The kiss maybe lasted five seconds before Serena finally pushed her away and stood back wide-eyed. Suddenly, the warm feeling enveloping the genius turned into a cold stinging sensation. Amy was scared as could be. What have I done? She thought. I may have just destroyed my friendship with Serena.

 

“Amy,” Serena said freaked out, “What are you doing?”

 

Amy was shaking. Usually her cheeks would turn red from embarrassment, but this time, her face was completely white, “I,” she hesitated, speaking very softly, shaking, “I just wanted to kiss you,” the last couple words out of her mouth sounded so innocent. Amy hung her head, “I-I'm sorry…”

 

Serena was still shocked by this. This wasn't some friendly kiss on the cheek or even a playful kiss on the lips. This was a passionate kiss. “Why?” Was all Serena could bring herself to say.

 

It was going to be a long hard conversation. Suddenly Amy didn't want to have it. How could she explain to her princess, her best friend, that she had been secretly in love with her all this time?

 

The porch suddenly lit up, attracting both the girl's eyes towards the opening door. Standing in the doorway was Ikuko Tsukino. She was dressed in a bathrobe, her purple hair a mess. Yet, she had the same goofy grin that always graced her face everytime Amy was around:

 

“Sorry,” she said, “I hope I'm not interrupting anything romantic.”

 

Serena rolled her eyes, while Amy sighed with relief. Thank you Ms. Tsukino, Amy thought to herself.

 

“Just wondering where you two were,” she continued, “Your brother said you might be late.”

 

“Sammy's home?” Amy asked making sure her love's brother was okay.

 

“Yes, thank you Amy,” Ikuko said to her, “You're staying for the night, right?”

 

“Uh,” Amy looked over to Serena, “Well as long as Serena is okay with it.”

 

Just as Serena was about to speak up, Ikuko did so for her, “Of course she's okay with it, here come on into the kitchen let me make you something to eat.” She began to wave the two of them into the kitchen.

 

“Uh mom,” Serena said as she followed her into the kitchen, “Amy and I need to talk-“

 

Amy walked into the house.

 

“Oh,” Her mother interrupted, “You two will have all night to talk. Amy you need something to eat,” She put her arms on the blue-haired girl, “Look at you, you're so skinny. I wonder if you eat at all.”

 

“Oh please,” Amy smiled politely, “Don't go out of your way Ms. Tsukino-”

 

“Ikuko,” Serena's mom corrected her.

 

“Ikuko,” Amy corrected herself, “I'm not really that hungry, but thank you for the offer.”

 

“Mom,” Serena interrupted holding her mother's shoulders, “Look right now, Amy and I have something important to talk about. We're not hungry.”

 

 

 

“This pasta is delicious Ms. Tsukino,” Amy said as the three of them plus Kenji sat at the table eating a meal of Capellini with meat-sauce. The parents sat next to each other, while Amy and Serena sat on opposite ends of the table. Serena next to her father, and Amy next to her mother.

 

“It's very good,” Kenji said without paying much attention to everyone else. Ikuko bowed her head to both of them.

 

Serena was eating, but her eyes were fixated on Amy. The two apparent lovers had not said a word to each other since they left the porch. Fortunately, the meal gave Amy some time to plan out what she was going to say to her friend.

 

“You know,” Ikuko asked looking at Amy, “I've always wondered Amy, how come you never take off your gloves?”

 

Amy was still wearing her white gloves, even when eating. It was considered somewhat bad etiquette to keep your gloves on while eating. Amy looked at her left hand as she waved her fingers, watching the fabric move with her skin.

 

“I mean you wear gloves everytime I see you. I've never seen you take them off.” Ikuko asked.

 

“Um,” Amy hesitated, “I just like the way they feel on my hands.” She returned to her pasta.

 

Ikuko decided not to explore the subject any further. There was an uncomfortable silence at the table. Serena had gotten the same response anytime she asked Amy about the gloves. She knew there was something more behind them. Before she became Sailor Mercury, she rarely wore gloves. From that point on, Amy's hands would always be covered, save the times she would swim or shower. Of course, Serena had seen the bluenette's hands several times since then. She had no scars or tattoos, or anything like that. Why did she always wear those long white gloves?

 

“So how was the grad-party?” Kenji tried to break the silence.

 

“Fine,” Serena said coldly.

 

“It was good,” Amy was more personable, “Everybody had a good time-“

 

“Lita told Amy she loves her,” Serena interrupted her.

 

Amy did not need to be reminded of Lita's comments earlier. It only made things more complicated for her.

 

Ikuko was shocked to hear this, but smiled anyway, “Well don't worry honey, I'm sure Amy explained that she's already in love with you. Lita's just going to have to find someone else.”

 

Embarrassed, Serena sighed, put her fork down, and planted her face into her palms. Kenji could sense that he needed to speak up for his daughter.

 

“Ikuko,” Kenji said putting his fork down, “They're not going out.” He took a sip of his drink.

 

“They are too,” Ikuko said to her husband, “I saw them kissing on the porch.”

 

Amy and Serena both turned their heads towards Ikuko in surprise. Kenji almost did a spit-take, “WHAT?” Kenji looked angrily at Amy.

 

“Mom!” Serena shouted, “Were you spying on us?”

 

“Oh Serena,” Ikuko raised her hands and calmed her daughter down, “Your father and I were young once too-“

 

“Hold on,” Kenji said putting everything down on the table, “Hold on a second.” He looked over towards the girl who had just made out with his daughter, “Look I need to be honest with both of you. I'm not entirely comfortable with this. I especially don't like people making out with my first-born daughter.”

 

“Kenji!” Ikuko nagged.

 

Serena sighed knowing her father would help end this madness.

 

“Hold on,” Kenji continued, “Let me finish.” He looked back to Amy, “I'm really not comfortable with the idea of you and my daughter being in a lesbian relationship.” He then took a long sigh, “But, that being said,” he turned back to Serena, “You're both 18, you're adults, and you have to make your own decisions from here on out.” His head turned back to Amy this time smiling, “And I'll tell you Amy, you have gained my trust helping Serena with her school-work. So I guess what I'm trying to say is… If my daughter is going to have a girlfriend, I'm glad it's you.” He reached his hand out, somewhat uncomfortably and placed it on top of Amy's gloved hand.

 

Amy smiled and felt honored to be accepted by her love's parents.

 

“Thank you Mr. Tsukino,” Amy said, “Er Kenji-“

 

“Mr. Tsukino is fine,” He interjected.

 

“Sorry,” Amy said.

 

“Oh,” Ikuko said giving her daughter's girlfriend a hug, “We love you so much Amy. Welcome to the family!”

 

“Well,” Kenji chuckled, “I guess she's better than that boy Serena was seeing. Glad he's gone.”

 

Her father's sentence sparked a fuse in the Serena's head. She banged on the table and shot up from her chair violently, “Is anybody listening to me?” She shouted. Everyone's attention went to the blonde, “Amy and I are NOT in a relationship! She is not my girlfriend, and I am not a lesbian!” She looked over towards Amy, “Maybe you're a lesbian, but I'm not! Why don't you go to Lita and ask her to kiss you?!” Serena's harsh words were like bullets ripping apart Amy's chest. The angry blonde's attention now towards her father, “I'm in love with Darien! I love him and the two of us are going to get married someday, whether you like it or not!” Back to Amy, “I don't know why she kissed me, and I'd rather not know.” She began to leave the room, “Good Night! And by the way, the pasta sucked tonight!” She stormed out of the room.

 

The others could hear her feet pound on the staircase and her bedroom door close. Ikuko and Kenji were shocked and turned to see Amy Mizuno now in tears collapsing her head onto the table. The love of her life had just dumped her, and she never even got the chance to say the words `I Love You.' The pain was almost unbearable. Ikuko immediately patted her back.

 

“Oh Amy,” Ikuko said, “I'm so sorry, that was,” her tone shifted, “That was so rude of her!” She began to walk away from the table, “I'm gonna go have a talk with her!”

 

“Ikuko!” Kenji said getting up from the table. He held onto his wife, “We shouldn't get involved, this is between the two of them. Remember they're both adults now.” He quickly turned his head to Amy now looking at them from the table and back to his wife, “Listen let me talk to her for a second in the living room.”

 

“Okay,” Ikuko agreed. She kissed her husband and both of them made their way back towards the table.

 

Ikuko began to clean up while Kenji took Amy's hand and led her into the living room.

 

“Listen Amy,” Kenji said as the two of them stood near the staircase, “Do you really love Serena?”

 

“Yes I do,” Amy said softly, “I've never loved anybody but her. I guess the reason I never went out with any boys is because I was in love with her all this time.”

 

Kenji shook his head in agreement, “I think you are a sincere girl Amy. I don't think Serena even realizes how lucky she is to have someone as special as you, even just as a friend.”

 

“I'm lucky to have her as a friend,” Amy cracked a smile.

 

“Well your sincerity can still win her heart. If you really love her, go upstairs and talk to her. Lay your cards on the table. That's how I played back when I was your age and look how I turned out.”

 

CRASH!

 

“Oh no,” Ikuko screamed from the kitchen, “There's sauce everywhere! Oh, we are going to have ants!”

 

Kenji closed his eyes in annoyance, “Just go talk to her.” He said to Amy before he ran back into the kitchen.

 

Amy looked at the staircase. It almost looked like Mt. Everest. But it wasn't the climb that frightened the girl, it was what was lying at the summit. She let out the longest sigh of her life. The first step was so tiring, she almost felt like turning around and walking out of the house. But she continued, taking one step at a time, slowly until she finally made it to the second floor. She turned around and came to Serena's Bunny decorated door. Strangely enough, the door was slightly open. Amy knocked anyway. There was no answer. Finally, she just walked in and saw Serena standing by the window, looking out at the night sky. She didn't move as Amy moved next to her.

 

“Hey,” Amy said in a shy tone.

 

“Hey,” Serena echoed back without looking away from the window.

 

Amy shook her head picking up the princess' frustration, “Do you want me to go?”

 

Serena sighed. She looked down at her feet leaving Amy wondering if that was an answer. Finally the blonde turned to face her friend, “Amy, why did you kiss me earlier?”

 

Amy had prepared a whole Shakespearian speech over dinner to win over Serena's heart, but now she could barely remember her own name, “I just wanted to kiss you,” was all she could say. Fortunately more words came out, “I mean, you said you missed having someone to kiss you goodnight and-“ She hesitated, almost fighting back tears, “I just wanted to be there to kiss you goodnight. I hate seeing you so lonely Serena. I know you miss Darien, but I thought as long as he's not here, I can be there for you. I know I'm a girl, but I want to be able to kiss you, hold you at night, and… well do anything you need. And I mean anything.”

 

Serena now understood everything, but she wanted to be sure. “Amy, do you love me?”

 

Amy took a deep breath, closed her eyes and allowed her voice to breathe the word, “Yes.”

 

“I mean,” Serena raised her hands, “Not love like best friends or anything, but real actual love-“

 

“Yes,” Amy interrupted, “Serena, I love you, in the same way you love Darien. I've loved you since the day I met you.” Suddenly, it was like a huge weight had been lifted off of her chest. She had finally confessed to her love. But now, watching Serena stand by the window silent, another weight began to push on her, anticipation for how her princess was going to react to this.

 

Serena shook her head, “How did I never see this,” she said, “God I'm so stupid.”

 

“Hey!” Amy grabbed a hold on Serena's hands, “Don't say that. You are not stupid! I have never ever called you anything remotely close to that. You saved the world countless times. You think a stupid person would be able to do that?”

 

Serena had forgotten how kind and supportive Amy could be. She smiled at her friend, “You're so good to me.”

 

“I love you more than you know Serena,” Amy kissed her princess again, but the blonde broke it up within a few seconds. “I'm sorry,” Amy said hanging her head, her hands still locked with Serena's, “I know you don't love me back.”

 

“I didn't say that,” Serena said picking her chin up, “But I can't give you an answer right now.”

 

Here Serena was now echoing what Amy had said to Lita. She knew how it felt. On the positive side, she didn't say no.

 

“I understand,” Amy said.

 

Serena began to talk, but something suddenly overtook Amy's desire to protect her princess. Something didn't feel right outside. Amy immediately grabbed her princess and pinned her to the floor.

 

BOOM BOOM BOOOM…

 

Just as the two of them hit the ground, bullets began to shatter the window. They were coming from a machine gun obviously, and the bullets did not cease. Serena screamed but Amy held onto her acting as her shield. Amy's body completely covered the princess, her arms over the blonde's head. Amy could feel shards of glass falling onto her back, but she didn't flinch. As long as the two of them lied against the wall, they would, hopefully, be unharmed.

 

The noise was so incredible it caused Ikuko and Kenji to walk by the door where they saw bullets tearing apart Serena's bedroom. The pictures and posters on her wall shattered onto the ground. Her furniture became dust. But fortunately, Serena herself was not being injured, and Amy was keeping her safe.

 

“Oh My God,” Ikuko screamed, “SERENA!”

 

But Kenji knew better than to let his wife get killed and pulled her way just before the flying bullets could tear them apart. They disappeared

 

After what seemed like an endless minute of shooting, the bullets ceased. Amy raised her head but still wouldn't allow Serena to get up. She quickly pulled out her Mercury pen and transformed without saying anything. Sailor Mercury put her goggles on and looked outside the shattered window. There was nothing to see.

 

“Go downstairs!” Mercury commanded and jumped clear out of the window.

 

“Wait,” Serena jumped up, “Amy!” She saw Mercury stand on the curb scanning the area for suspicious activity,

 

“Serena,” Ikuko ran into the room and grabbed her, “Get away from the window.” She grabbed her daughter and pulled her away.

 

“Where's Amy?”

 

 

 

End Notes:

 

Yes the action is going to start to heat up a little. I think I am going to add the Mina/Raye story for chapter 10, and since I've already written it, I should be able to get it up soon. Let me know what you think.

 

Comments are always appreciated.