Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Sailor Moon: Only Love can Conquer Hate ❯ Chatper 13 ( Chapter 13 )

ONLY LOVE CAN CONQUER HATE

 

By SailorJane & Anonymous

 

 

Chapter Notes:

 

Okay I should explain a couple of things before continuing.

 

First of all, the reason I've made Mina the drunken fool she is in this story is because I need someone to be the comic relief, or foil if you will. Serena, who usually fills this role, is the subject of Amy's love conflict, and can't fill that role here. Since Mina was kind of goofy in the anime to begin with, I just exaggerated her personality to fit with the timeline (plus she's now at an age where she would start drinking).

 

Now, what I actually meant by the part where I said that Amy and Raye had made love before, sometimes with Mina, was that Mina is well aware that Amy and Raye are friends with benefits, and has actually gotten intimate with them before (nothing too crazy). Of course this has opened up a can of worms, but maybe the future I'll add an Amy-Raye-Mina ménage a trios, but not for a while. I've got so many conflicts going on in this story, I've got another side-story I have to continue.

 

If you DO want to read about an innocent Sailor Scout orgy, read the last chapter of THE RETURN OF SAILOR V which has some nice yuri there, but non-explicit.

 

And just for the sake of keeping her within the bounds of legal age, I'm gonna say that Hotaru is 18 now. She's supposed to be younger than everyone else, but I don't feel like getting into a whole pedofile debate, so we'll go with her being 18. Let's just say, she has continued to age rapidly.

 

Anyway on with the show, and thanks again to all who review.

 

 

 

CHAPTER 13

 

Everybody in the room stopped dead in their tracks staring as Amy, the shyest girl of them all, was making out with Lita for all eyes to see. The tall brunette was perhaps most shocked of all. Only less than 12 hours earlier, the bluenette ran out of the room crying after Lita had confessed her love.

 

Once Amy broke the kiss, nobody said a word. Lita stared at her, jaw dropped, unsure what to think: “Amy?” was all she could bring herself to say.

 

Amy hesitated for a second. She couldn't see Serena's reaction, although she wanted to. However, Amy forced herself to look into Lita's eyes. The brunette wasn't a true beauty. She was cute, in her own unique way, but she was nothing compared to Serena, the living embodiment of beauty. However, there was more to Lita than that. Like Amy, she was a loyal friend. She was strong and independent. Maybe Lita would make a great girlfriend, a more appreciative one at that. They could live together. Once again, Amy acted on impulse:

 

“Lita,” Amy said, “I love you too.”

 

Lita began to shudder at Amy's words.

 

“I'm sorry it took me so long to say it,” Amy regretted, “Do you still want me?”

 

“YES!” Lita immediately cried out, tears in her eyes. She smiled and hugged the bluenette, “Yes Amy! I love you! I'm so happy!”

 

As Lita's emotions got the better of her, Amy scanned the room. She could see Amara and Michelle smiling and hugging each other. Obviously they were happy for the new couple. Trista, Mina and Raye stood in the back. Mina was smiling and let out a cute “Aww.” Trista also smiled. Raye, on the other hand, looked at Amy suspiciously. Hotaru simply got off of the couch. It seemed like she was about to leave, but she turned around and watched the two of them continue to kiss. Amy couldn't turn her head to see Serena.

 

“Well Luna,” Artemis looked at the black feline, “Looks like we got another happy couple on the team.”

 

Luna growled in annoyance looking down at the table she was standing on. Obviously, they weren't going to accomplish anything today. “That does it, meeting is adjourned. Be sure Serena is well protected.”

 

Amy broke up the hug with Lita, “Don't worry Luna, I'll watch over her.”

 

“Oh no you don't,” Michelle said walking towards her. By now all the scouts were talking amongst each other. “You and Lita are going to spend the day together. We'll take care of her.”

 

“Are you sure Michelle,” Lita got up, “I mean Luna's right, the princess should be our first priority.

 

Luna overheard the scout of thunder and reluctantly let her off the hook, “It's all right Lita. You and Amy take the day off and… do whatever it is that you girls do.”

 

“You mean fuck?” Mina chimed in.

 

Raye gave her a dirty look.

 

“Thanks so much guys,” Lita said now grabbing hold of her new girlfriend. Amy seemed a little uncomfortable.

 

“Here,” Amara stepped forward and handed Lita some money, “There's a-“

 

“Oh Amara,” Lita didn't want to take the money.

 

“No no no,” she chuckled and placed it into the brunette's hand, “You two go out tonight and have a good time. There's a great French restaurant near the bay.” She held onto her aqua-haired girlfriend as Lita reluctantly put the money in her pocket, “We went out there last month, it's beautiful.”

 

“Thank you so much Amara,” Lita stood up and gave the butch girl a hug, then one to her feminine lover. Amy now stood up.

 

“I really hope the best for you two,” Michelle smiled as Lita held onto Amy again, “Although I should scold you Amy for playing with Lita's heart like that!”

 

“Hey c'mon Michelle,” Lita stook up for her girlfriend, “She just wanted to make sure it was the right thing to do. You know how smart she is.”

 

A less enthusiastic raven-haired girl grabbed a hold on Amy, “Can I see you outside for a second?”

 

Amy was very intimidated by Raye's voice. It may have been an uncomfortable scene, but the excitement of the couple's declaration of love put Amy into a dream-like state. The priestess' harsh words brought her back to reality.

 

“Sure Raye,” Amy said frightened.

 

As the raven-head lead the bluenette outside, Lita curiously grabbed Raye's shoulder and looked at her suspiciously, “What's going on Raye?”

 

“I just need to talk to her,” Raye could understand Lita's frustration, but she shook off the tall-girl's grip and led her outside. Just before Amy exited the room, she caught one quick glimpse of Serena. The blonde stood there staring at the scout of water, almost as if she was hiding sorrow. Her beauty evaporated as the corridor wall overtook Amy's gaze.

 

The other girls continued to congratulate Lita, before she heard a familiar voice behind her, “Lita?”

 

She slowly turned around and looked down slightly to see Hotaru standing before her. Hotaru was much taller than she had been a couple years before, but still shorter than Lita, “Can I talk to you?” There was a sad tone to her voice.

 

Her parents were quite curious as to why their daughter wanted to speak to her. Lita quickly looked their way and then back at Hotaru. She smiled, “Okay.” The two walked hand-in-hand into another room.

 

Mina now laughed for the rest of the scouts to hear, “It won't last.”

 

Serena now walked towards her fellow blonde, as seriously as she could and asked with assertion: “What do you mean?” Mina now realized her mouth was once again getting her in trouble. “What won't last?” Serena demanded.

 

“Uh,” Mina said, “This… current wave of emo-alternative-pop music! It won't last. It'll be gone in a few months.” She smiled suspiciously.

 

All of the other girls stared at her, including the cats.

 

“For the record,” Luna said to Artemis, “I blame you!”

 

 

 

“What are you doing Amy?” Raye said to her friend outside the temple.

 

“I just decided,” Amy started, well aware of what Raye was referring to, “That I want to be with Lita.”

 

“Bullshit,” Raye said quietly. Amy could hardly believe that the same girl she made love to the previous night was now talking to her like an enemy, “You were touching Serena throughout the whole meeting, and then you just decide right out of the blue to kiss Lita?”

 

“Excuse me,” Amy asserted herself now, still keeping her voice down, “I was thinking about the situation, and realized that the one between me and Serena was hopeless. In fact it's even worse! Maybe now that I'm with Lita, the two of us can go back to being the way it was before.”

 

“The way it was before?” Raye's eyes grew bigger, “So you're using Lita to help you get Serena back?”

 

“NO!” Amy shouted. She then took a breath and calmed down, “I-I want to be with Lita. I don't understand Raye, you were telling me all last night about how I should give up on Serena and be with her.”

 

“Yes,” Raye said, “If you love her! If you still love Serena, that's okay, but don't drag Lita into this. You're gonna end up hurting her.”

 

“What is this about Raye?” Amy was now getting very defensive, “Are you jealous? You want to have me all to yourself.”

 

Raye turned away from the water-scout waving her hand, “Oh fuck you!”

 

“Yeah that's it exactly!” Amy's voice was now getting louder, “You just want me around to fuck you whenever Mina isn't around-“

 

Raye got in her face, “Will you keep your voice down!”

 

“Why did you want me last night Raye?” Amy asked, “And don't give me the excuse that you were just horny because I don't believe that.”

 

The priestess sighed pacing her head back and forth.

 

 

 

“I'm sorry Hotaru,” Lita explained, “But I love Amy.”

 

Hotaru stood there looking up into Lita's eyes, holding her hands, feeling dejected.

 

“Besides,” Lita said, “I told you it can't work between us. What happened this morning.” She closed her eyes and opened them again, “That was a mistake.”

 

“No it wasn't!” Hotaru cried, “It was my first kiss! It was wonderful. I'll never forget it.”

 

“Please Hotaru,” Lita begged, “I was really depressed. I was a little desperate for affection after last night. I didn't mean to use you. I'm really really sorry.”

 

Hotaru felt her entire world crumbling down before her. She was emotionally and affectionately inexperienced. A first kiss can be very emotional. Lita made sure that it didn't go any further than that, plus the emergency meeting broke up the scene. However, it had been enough to leave a lasting impression on the younger girl.

 

“Besides Hotaru,” Lita said, “I'm almost 19. You're still…” Lita wasn't sure what age Hotaru was because she didn't have one.

 

“See?” Hotaru said, “I have no age. I mean look at me.” Hotaru pointed to her own body, “I'm not a child anymore. I'm a grown woman. I've seen things and have responsibilities far more mature than a lot of people in their 20s! If I was to guess, I gotta be around 18 now. Okay maybe 17, so what?”

 

“Taru,” Lita said raising her hands, “Listen to me. I've been in love with Amy since before I knew you. She just told me she loves you back. This is a dream come true for me, you see? We'll always be friends Taru, and I know you'll find that special girl just for you, but it won't be me.”

 

Hotaru dropped to her knees and began to cry.

 

“Please Taru,” Lita came down to her knees and hugged her, “Please Taru, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry,” Lita began to cry herself, “I used you. I should be-“

 

“You didn't use me,” Hotaru cried, “You gave me something I've wanted for a long time: affection.”

 

“You listen to me,” Lita said holding her shoulders, “You're going to find somebody, ya hear? And it doesn't have to be a girl either. If you find a guy you want, that's okay too, no matter what your parents say.”

 

Hotaru could have easily said, `but I want you,' but she knew it was futile, and perhaps a bit overdone. Plus, she knew how much Lita loved Amy. She couldn't spoil that beautiful relationship. She simply hugged Lita and said, “I love you.”

 

“I love you too,” Lita returned the affection, “As a friend. And listen if you ever need to talk with somebody about relationships and whatnot, you know where to find me.” The two broke their embrace, “Now if you excuse me, I need to find my girlfriend.” Lita left the room and left Hotaru with her thoughts.

 

 

 

Raye and Amy were now arguing at full volume, saying God knows what. Only Serena stepped in and broke up the scene.

 

“Stop it you two,” Serena got them both of quiet down, “Jesus, I never thought I'd have to stop the two of you from arguing.”

 

“Sorry Serena,” Amy bowed her head.

 

“I'll leave you two alone,” Raye said as she moved back into the temple.

 

Amy really didn't want to lift her head. The love of her life was now staring at her. She had to forget about the blonde. She was with Lita now. And yet, she wanted to look at her so badly.

 

“Look at me Amy,” Serena said.

 

The bluenette reluctantly lifted her head. The beautiful princess' face was full of sorrow.

 

“Why did you do that?” Serena asked Amy, “You said you loved me!”

 

Amy's eyes widened. Hadn't Serena made it obvious that she had no interest in her?

 

“Serena,” Amy said, “I thought you didn't want me?”

 

“I never said that,” Serena held onto the girl's shoulders, “I said I needed time.”

 

“But just now,” Amy said, “The way you were acting so cold to me… I just felt like you hated me.”

 

“Hate you?” Serena cried, “Amy never in a million years could I ever hate you. I love you!”

 

Amy now felt like her head was about to explode. Love her?

 

“Yes,” Serena said anticipating her next comment, “I love you; not just as a friend or a bodyguard.” She looked down and sighed, “I didn't mean to seem cold Amy, I just felt so uncomfortable. You kept touching me and caressing me.”

 

“Serena,” Amy complained, “We've had that kind of physical relationship ever since we were kids.”

 

“But back then,” Serena replied, “I didn't know you were in love with me. I always saw that as innocent friendship. It's different now. But that doesn't mean I didn't want it. If you had just given me some time, I think this could have worked out.”

 

“You mean,” Amy shivered, “You and me? We might have been able to be together?”

 

“At least,” Serena said, “I think we could have had some kind of relationship.” Amy kissed Serena, but the blonde quickly pushed her away, “No Amy no!” Amy now felt like Serena was stabbing her with a rusted knife, “We can't. You're with Lita now.”

 

“No,” Amy said now trying to hold onto her princess, “I'll break up with her. I'll tell her what's going on-“

 

“No Amy,” Serena pushed her away again. Amy couldn't even cry, this moment was too intense for her, “I won't allow it. You said you loved her. If you break up with her, it'll kill her. It'll be bad for the team.”

 

“Serena,” Amy whispered, “I don't love Lita, I love you.”

 

“Besides, it's better this way. The whole situation with Darien, it'll just complicate everything.” There was a horrible silence, “If you really love me Amy, stay with Lita. I promise we'll be the best of friends. You can hold my hand, you can hug me, maybe we can even kiss every once in a while. But we can never be together.”

 

Amy could not cry. If she brought tears to her eyes, Lita would suspect something was up. Holding her tears at this nightmarish moment in her life was more painful than any Negaverse battle Amy ever fought. Serena walked away without saying a word. Amy reached out to grab her, but hesitated. Serena walked right by Raye and entered the temple. Raye now walked back towards the bluenette trying her hardest not to cry.

 

“Listen to me Amy,” Raye grabbed a hold of her arms and shook her, “You told Lita you loved her. You can't take it back.”

 

Amy kept her eyes closed not sure what to think.

 

“Things will work out for you two,” Raye tried to stay optimistic, “She's a beautiful, strong, independent woman and she'll be by your side forever.”

 

“Raye,” Lita's voice came from behind. The raven-hair turned to see the brunette standing outside the door. She was holding Lita's girlfriend by the arms in a somewhat intimidating manner, “What's going on?”

 

“Nothing,” Raye immediately let go of Amy and walked back into the Temple. She patted Lita on the shoulder and disappeared.

 

Lita watched as the raven-hair walked away and then turned her eyes towards her blue-haired girlfriend. She wasn't crying, but something was bothering her. The brunette ran towards the genius girl and hugged her.

 

“Amy,” Lita said concerned, “Is everything okay?”

 

“Yes,” Amy lied, “Everything's fine.”

 

“Are you sure?” Lita broke the hug, “Because if you feel hesitant about any of this, you can tell me.”

 

“It's okay Lita,” Amy forced a smile, “Everything's fine.” She grabbed the tall-girl's hand, “C'mon let's get out of here.” She began to walk away holding onto Lita's hand.

 

“Amy wait,” Lita pulled her back. The shorter girl looked up at her, “Listen to me. Last night I really hit you with a bombshell confessing to you in front of everybody. I can't help but feel like I might have pressured you into a relationship. That's not what I want. I love you, but if you don't feel the same way you can tell me.” She turned her head towards the Temple and back towards Amy, “Is there anything going on between you and Raye?”

 

“No,” Amy said defensively, “Raye's with Mina.”

 

“I know,” Lita said, “I just…” Lita took a deep breath and looked Amy into the eye, “Listen Amy. If you any reservation about us being together, that's okay. You just need to tell me. Nobody will think ill of you, I promise.”

 

The silence between the two of them was dreadfully long. Here was Amy's chance to tell Lita the situation between her and Serena. The brunette was giving her an out. Knowing Lita so well, she would probably help bring her and Serena together. But for all Amy's cunning, she had doubts.

 

“Amy,” Lita finally said, “Is there anything you want to tell me?”

 

A long silence passed. Amy stared Lita in the eye until she finally spoke:

 

“No.”

 

 

 

End Notes:

 

Okay once again, I'm torn between continuing Raye & Mina's side-story or continuing the main part. Thoughts?

 

Oh, and check my new fic, “Mars & Mercury: An Unwanted Marriage” which is unrelated to this story, but worth reading.