Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ That Special Magic ❯ Ready to Move ( Chapter 47 )

        "You're what?!" Kenji sputtered, as Usagi sat there with Mamoru.

        Ikuko placed a restraining hand on Kenji's arm, though a frown darkened her face.

        "We have to go out of town, Daddy," Usagi said softly.

        "You're just going to leave? In the middle of the school year?" Kenji asked, incredulous. "I don't think so, young lady. You may be living with him, but we still have a say in this."

        "Your father is right, Usagi," Ikuko said. "We said you have to keep up your studies."

        "But that's taken care of, Mom," Usagi said. "I'm actually ahead on most of my subjects." She frowned inwardly, knowing she was stretching the word 'most' just a bit. "And I've already spoken with my teachers about getting a list of assignments. I won't be letting things slide."

        "That's true, Ikuko-san," Mamoru said. "As much as I want to have her with me, I told her I couldn't let my trip interfere with her studies."

        "But just where are you going?" Kenji demanded. "And why?"

        "It's family business," Mamoru explained. "I have to inspect several Chiba properties in the south that have been recommended for sale. Ordinarily Kobayashi-san would do that, but he's just left for a convention in Kyoto."

        Kenji had been about to protest, but nodded, having heard of this convention Mamoru was referring to.

        "In addition, Kobayashi has wanted me to become more involved," Mamoru added. "I don't really like the timing of this one either, since it's a little awkward for me to miss classes at university just now, but the board has to make a decision at its next meeting."

        "How long do you expect this to take, Mamoru-san?" Ikuko asked.

        "About a week," he said. "Maybe ten days at the most."

        "I've requested assignment information for two weeks, just to be safe," Usagi added.

        Kenji leaned back in his chair, removed his glasses, and rubbed a hand over his eyes. "And just why do you have to go along, Usagi?"

        "Daddy!" Usagi protested. "How could I possibly not go with him?"

        Mamoru gently ran a hand across Usagi's shoulders. Kenji noticed the gesture, sighing and shaking his head imperceptibly. "But you're not his wife yet," Kenji said.

        "That has nothing to do with it," Usagi replied. "Mamoru and I love each other. And I want to be with him and support him."

        Mamoru smiled, holding her close. "And I'm certainly much happier having her with me."

        Ikuko gently squeezed Kenji's hand. "It sounds like they've planned this out, dear," she said softly.

        "Well... uhm... what about traveling in your condition?" Kenji asked.

        "Kenji," Ikuko objected.

        "Daddy! I just saw Dr. Hamada, and he says I'm doing fine," Usagi said. "He says it's perfectly safe for me to travel."

        "Any other concerns?" Ikuko asked Kenji pointedly.

        Kenji turned and looked at his wife with a scowl, then sighed and shook his head. "I guess not."

        Ikuko nodded, then turned to face Mamoru and Usagi. "Well, it sounds like you have everything covered. I trust you'll enjoy your trip," she said. "But we'd appreciate a bit more notice if this happens again."

        Mamoru nodded. "So would I, Ikuko-san, but this came up rather suddenly I'm afraid."

        "Yes. It was pretty much dropped on him," Usagi said.

        "I think we both understand that," Ikuko said. "And we know these are all your companies and properties, Mamoru, even if you do choose to let others continue to manage them for you. But at the same time, we haven't given up all parental responsibility for Usagi."

        "We never supposed you had," Mamoru said. "That's why we came to let you know as soon as things were definite."

        "I still don't like having to lie to them," Mamoru said, as he and Usagi drove back to their apartment.

        "Well, it would have been much more difficult to try to tell them the truth," she said.

        "No argument there," he agreed. "But there's always the danger with a lie of being caught in it. That we absolutely cannot afford."

        She nodded. "Yes. I know," she said softly. "We didn't have much choice this time, though."

        "True," he said with a sigh. He placed his hand gently over hers. "But I do love you, Usako. More than anything."

        "I love you, Mamo-chan, so very much."

        "I'm not happy about this," Kenji muttered.

        "Did you really think she'd stay behind when Mamoru has to go somewhere on business?" Ikuko asked.

        "She's still only fourteen," he countered. "She should be going to school." He clenched his fist in frustration. "She certainly shouldn't be engaged and living with the young man who got her pregnant!"

        "Kenji!" Ikuko wheeled on him, a hint of cold displeasure in her voice. "I thought you'd gotten past that nonsense. If you would only open your eyes you would see how much they love each other."

        Kenji nodded, grumbling softly. "But I don't have to like it."

        "Is this really about them?" she asked. "Or are you still uncomfortable with the thought of your little girl growing up so soon?"

        He glared at her. "I don't think I'd put it quite that way."

        She smiled at him. "Fathers usually hate the idea that their daughters are growing up, since it also means they're getting older. That's supposedly one of the main reasons men have affairs."

        He drew back a bit. "Well, I hope you don't have any worries about that. There's never been another woman for me."

        She took hold of his hand, leaning forward and kissing his cheek. "I know that. And no other man for me. Your daughter may be growing up and you may be about to become a grandfather, dear, but you are certainly not growing old." She grinned, then kissed his lips. "Not by a long shot."

        He smiled, and kissed her in return, taking her in his arms. "Didn't you say Shingo was staying with a friend?"

        "Now you're catching on," she said.

        "Sometimes it just takes a little while," he admitted. "But tonight, I'm going to demonstrate to my lovely wife that I am not yet an old man."

        "You don't have to prove anything to me," she said, with a happy smile and a glint in her eye. "But I certainly don't mind."

        "I didn't think you would." He kissed her again.

        Atana reached his apartment door with Rei and Kara.

        "Did your grandfather have any objections?" he asked, after closing the door behind them.

        "Not really," Rei said. "It was strange, though... I mean, I could tell he wasn't all that pleased... and I can't shake this feeling that he didn't really believe my story... but somehow he just seemed... I don't know... resigned to it, I guess."

        "But he didn't object?" Atana asked.

        "No. He told me to have fun," Rei said.

        "Are we really going home, Daddy?" Kara asked.

        "Yes, honey. We are," he said, crouching down to help her remove her jacket.

        "Is Rei coming with us?"

        "Yes, she is," he told her.

        "Yay!" Kara cheered. "That's so great!" As soon as she was out of her jacket, she threw her arms around Rei, giving her a hug.

        Rei crouched down, hugging the little girl in return. "I'm glad you are happy, honey," she said.

        "I'm happy about it too," Atana said softly, slipping his arms around both of them.

        Rei smiled as she embraced the daughter of her past self. She really was looking forward to this.

        Dr. Mizuno Noriko sat back on her living room sofa, a stack of files on the table next to her. She took a sip of tea, then reached for the next file.

        "Hi, Mom," Ami called, as she entered the room with Ryo.

        "Good evening, Mizuno-san," Ryo said.

        Noriko glanced up at the two teenagers over the top of her glasses. "Ryo, please. You're effectively living here, so there is no need to be so formal, you know."

        Ryo flushed slightly and nodded. "I'm sorry, uhm, Noriko-san."

        "That's better," Noriko said with a nod. "I trust you two had a pleasant evening."

        "Yes, we did, Mom," Ami said.

        "Did you do more than just bury yourselves in the library?" Noriko asked.

        "Uhm, well," Ami stammered. "We both got involved, Mom... and we want to stay ahead."

        "Ami," Noriko sighed. "I admire your dedication to your studies, but I'm concerned you're taking this too far. I was hoping your relationship with Ryo would get you out more."

        Ami glanced at Ryo. He was staring away for a moment, then looked at Ami and shook his head.

        "Actually, Noriko-san," he said. "We've received a chance to get away for a while. That's why we wanted to make sure we were well ahead."

        "Get away?" Noriko asked, setting her file aside. "What do you mean?"

        "Ryo!" Ami whispered softly.

        He just nodded again. "Uhm, Chiba Mamoru has offered us a trip to Hawaii... for a week or so," he said. "If you don't object, that is."

        Noriko slowly removed her glasses. "A week in Hawaii? Just the two of you?"

        "Not exactly, Mom," Ami said. "Mamoru's taking Usagi with him. And another friend of his, uhm, one of the exhibitors at the museum, is providing us with a place to stay."

        "Mamoru's going on some sort of business," Ryo added. "It's supposed to be really hush-hush, which is why he's going and not his executor."

        "Uhm, yes. That's right," Ami agreed, picking up Ryo's cue. "We've told people at school we're going to an academic competition... and Mamoru's saying that he's going to the south of Japan."

        Noriko rubbed her chin thoughtfully, her eyes studying Ami and Ryo closely. "I see... It certainly sounds rather... mysterious."

        Ami and Ryo glanced at each other, but remained silent.

        "So... a week in Hawaii?" Noriko asked.

        "Yes. That's right," Ami said. "If you'll allow it."

        Noriko sighed and closed her eyes. "Going that far at your age... It is a bit unusual... but I guess I can't object too much. You're both very responsible, and you will have friends with you."

        "That's true," Ami said.

        Noriko put her glasses back on. "Have your parents agreed to this, Ryo?"

        "Of course, Noriko-san," he said, trusting that she would believe him and that she wouldn't feel a need to call his parents.

        She looked at the two teenagers, still considering. "Alright," she finally said. "You can go, Ami."

        "Thanks, Mom," Ami said happily, giving Ryo a hug.

        "Thank you, Noriko-san," Ryo said.

        Ami stepped forward and gave her mother a kiss.

        "You're welcome, dear. And have fun, both of you," Noriko said. "Try to make it a real vacation, and not just a study session amidst tropical scenery."

        "We will, Mom," Ami said.

        Ami silently pushed Ryo into what was now their room and closed the door. She then turned and glared at him.

        "Why did we tell her about Hawaii?" Ami demanded. "I thought we were sticking to the academic competition story. That's what we told your parents, afterall."

        "I know," he said quietly.

        "What if Mom calls them... or they call her?" Ami asked. "And if you were going to change our story, you could at least have told me so I didn't risk contradicting you."

        "I know that, Ami. And I'm sorry," he said. "But there wasn't any choice. As she was talking about you getting out more, I had a flash that she wouldn't go along with the academic competition story. I saw her saying that we could afford to miss one, especially after tying for first place on the last exams."

        Ami took a breath, then nodded. "I'm sorry if I overreacted, my love. I should have known it was something like that."

        He took her in his arms and kissed her. "I understand," he said softly. "I would have alerted you if I'd had the chance... Also, she seems to have accepted the story, and hopefully telling her that Mamoru's business trip is hush-hush will keep her from mentioning it to anyone."

        She smiled and kissed him in return. "I really am glad we're going to be together."

        "So am I," he said. "I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."

        He ran his hands down, and unfastened her skirt, quickly letting it drop around her feet. She responded by unbuttoning his shirt and pulling it free of his pants. As he removed his shirt, she unfastened his pants and slid them down. He then took hold of her shirt and began to lift it over her head.

        "You are so beautiful, my darling girl genius," he said softly.

        She grinned. "You are very handsome, my love... and very sexy," she whispered, sliding his boxers down and gently running a hand over his penis.

        He groaned, then slid a hand into her panties.

        "Would you like to share a bath tonight?" she asked.

        "I'd love to," he said.

        They pressed their now naked bodies together and kissed again, slowly, softly, and tenderly.

        Rei crouched next to the tub, helping Kara with her bath. Atana stood in the doorway, watching them both with a happy smile.

        "And we have a great beach!" Kara declared, still bubbling on excitedly at the prospect of Rei joining them in Hawaii. "Will you take me swimming?"

        Rei smiled and nodded. "I'm sure we can all go swimming, honey."

        "Yay!" Kara cheered, bouncing enthusiastically.

        "Kara, calm down please," Rei said as water splashed from the tub, soaking parts of the white t-shirt she was wearing. "I'm trying to wash your hair."

        "Yes, Kara. That's enough," Atana said sternly. "You need to calm down."

        "But Daddy," Kara exclaimed, still bouncing happily.

        "I said enough," Atana said, crouching down next to Rei.

        A frown slowly spread across the girl's face. "I'm sorry, Daddy," she said softly.

        Rei leaned closer. "It's OK to be excited, honey, but save some of that until we get to Hawaii, alright?"

        Kara smiled and nodded, remaining still as Rei finished washing her hair.

        Atana glanced over at Rei, seeing the front of the shirt she had borrowed from him clinging to her transparently. A happy smile brightened her face as she helped Kara bathe. A tremendous warmth swelled within him as he watched. It felt so good to have this beautiful young woman back in his life, and he could see how happy Rei was with both of them. He leaned over to help rinse Kara, then reached for a towel. Rei helped the girl out of the tub, and Atana then wrapped her up in the towel.

        "I love you, Daddy," Kara said with a grin.

        "I love you, honey," he said.

        Kara then threw her arms around Rei and kissed her cheek. "I love you, Rei."

        Rei sighed happily, feeling a pressure in her chest. "I love you," she said softly.

        Atana smiled and slipped his arms around them. "And I love both of you," he said.

        Kara had gone to bed, and Rei now soaked in the tub. Atana entered the bathroom and peeled off his boxers.

        "May I join you, beautiful?" he asked.

        "Please do," she said with a smile.

        She sat up, and he stepped into the tub, carefully lowering himself into the water behind her. As she lay back against him, he enfolded her in his arms. He sighed softly as he held her.

        "This is nice," she said quietly.

        "I couldn't agree more," he replied. "I really miss you when you're not here."

        She nodded. "And I miss you... both of you."

        He leaned his head forward and kissed her cheek. "You're doing really great with Kara. And I feel absolutely blessed to have you back in my life."

        She smiled. "I think I've been blessed to find you. I know I need to be with you."

        He kissed her again, and slid a hand up to cup one of her breasts.

        "I'm really looking forward to this," he said. "I like the idea that we'll have more than just a night or two together."

        "So do I," she said softly. "But we can't forget why we're going."

        "I know," he said. "But at least this time, the odds are more or less in our favor."

        "Yes," she agreed, wrapping his arms more tightly around herself. "I couldn't bear to lose you and Kara again."

        "And I couldn't bear to lose you," he said.

        He resumed softly caressing her breast, while sliding the other hand down over her abdomen. She sighed in response. His finger lightly circled her nipple, sending a shiver through her. As she lay there, he ran his hand down over her pubic mound.

        Rei sighed again as she enjoyed the soft, sensitive, loving caresses of the man she loved. His fingers were very lightly sliding along the surface of her nether lips. The gentle stroking of her nipple was sending waves of pleasure through her. Her eyes drifted closed as she relaxed under his touch. Just then, one finger parted her nether lips, rubbing along the inner folds.

        He smiled as he cuddled with her. Her young body trembled softly at his caress. Slowly, he eased his fingers deeper into her opening, very gently stroking her insides. Finally, his fingertip slid up, delicately grazing her jewel.

        She gasped as a burst of carnal delight raced through her. His fingers returned to her outer lips, slowly circling her opening, while his other hand cupped her breast. Just as she was relaxing again, he stroked her jewel once more. "Oh, yes," she groaned.

        "I love you," he said softly, letting his finger sweep over her pleasure point.

        Her body shook under his tender ministrations. "Oh, gods," she gasped. "Oh, yes... Oh!... Oh, please!... I love you... so much!" She was being swept higher and higher by his gentle, knowing touch, groaning in desperation as he drew back always just short of letting her go over the edge. "Please, my love... Oh, please!" Finally, his touch intensified, and raw fire seemed to be flooding every bit of her. In just another instant, she soared to magnificent climax, pressing herself back against his strong, warm body, as a powerful wave of purest ecstasy consumed her.

        He leaned forward and kissed her cheek. "You are so beautiful," he whispered.

        "You're wonderful," she sighed.

        He kissed her again, sliding his arms around her waist. After a moment, he lifted her in the water. She looked around in a bit of confusion, but went along with it, lifting herself up. He slid his legs together, then slid his hands under her bottom.

        "What are you doing?" she asked, confused but enjoying his loving caress.

        "You'll see, beautiful," he replied, bringing his hands to her hips and drawing her back and down.

        In an instant, she felt the swollen tip of his penis spreading open her nether lips. She sighed with delight, continuing to let him ease her down slowly, and savoring the feel of his manhood sliding into her.

        "You like this?" he asked with a grin.

        "Oh, yes," she sighed. "You are so good to me."

        "I try my best, darling," he said.

        She finally sat back down on him, taking his shaft fully within her. There was no sensation like this, and absolutely nothing that could compare with making herself one with the man she loved. She sat there, basking in the simple pleasure of just holding him inside her womanhood. His hands softly brushed over her, stroking her breasts, then sweeping down across her abdomen. She was just beginning to move back up on his penis when he rubbed a finger along the top of her opening, already stretched wide by his mass. His finger pressed into her jewel, combining with the mass of his penis within her to send an overpowering shock through her nerves. Her head rolled back, and she clenched her teeth to keep from crying out.

        He grinned as she sank back down on his shaft, keeping his hand resting firmly on the smooth flesh of her pubic mound and his finger caressing the edge of her opening as she moved. She slid back up on him, already gasping for breath. Once more, he pressed her sensitive pleasure point with his finger as she moved on his shaft, being rewarded with another sudden spasm from her, while her inner muscles clamped down on him firmly, intensifying her already snug embrace. Energy was flowing freely between them, only heightening the sensations for both of them he knew, and severely testing his own self-control.

        She lifted herself up again on his exquisite shaft, relishing every bit of the long, slow stroke. One of his hands softly fondled her breast, while that maddening finger continued to caress the top of her opening. Just as she started back down, he found just the right spot again. As her body shifted with a powerful tremor, his penis rubbed hard across her g-spot. The combined effect flooded her with a white-hot passion as she was swept away uncontrollably in orgasm. Once again, it was all she could do to avoid crying out with all the raw ecstasy he was giving her.

        Even as her body trembled, she was already moving again. He recognized that passion now had her responding automatically, driving her on to find glorious carnal satisfaction with her lover. His own body was equally on fire with ungovernable longing. He needed her in his life, and longed to give her as much pleasure as he could. Resting his hand on her mound, he let her move up and down on his shaft several times, settling into a slow, steady pace, driving herself down powerfully with each thrust. As she completed her next thrust, however, he rubbed his finger over her pleasure point once more.

        "Oh, gods!" she gasped, soaring to her peak once more.

        She struggled for breath, now realizing he was gently sweeping a wet washcloth up along one arm, and then down to her breast. Remaining still, she let him run the cloth across her chest. She could feel his penis throbbing within her, its quivering motions only adding to the fire blazing within her. This time, his finger slipped just into her tightly spread nether lips, before pulling back to stroke her jewel. She immediately clenched her teeth as an intense wave of pleasure tore through her.

        He kissed her cheek. She started moving again on his penis, driving herself on with powerful thrusts. He was balanced precariously on the edge, himself, as she peaked once more. Setting the washcloth aside, he braced himself as she plunged down again.

        She gasped sharply, hardly able to think straight. Her last reserve of conscious thought was dedicated to keeping quiet so as not to awaken Kara. Every remaining fiber of her being was dedicated solely to seeking mutual joy and physical pleasure with this man she loved so very much. His penis swelled still larger within her, and he groaned. At that moment, his finger rubbed the top of her opening, sweeping her away to orgasm yet again, even as he climaxed himself, pouring his warm seed deep into her.

        "Oh, wow," she sighed breathlessly. "That was so beautiful."

        "You are so beautiful," he whispered. "And I love you so much."

        "I love you," she said softly, feeling utterly spent and filled with a blissful contentment. "But I don't think I can move."

        "That's OK," he said. "You don't need to move. Just lay here and let me pamper you a bit."

        She smiled, still feeling his penis inside her. "I do like the sound of that."

        He picked up the washcloth again, sweeping it very gently over her. With slow, circular motions, he went over both her breasts, then down across her abdomen.

        She sighed again, resting against his warm body and simply relishing the luxurious feel of his soft touch.

        He set the washcloth aside and enfolded her in his arms. Simple pleasures like this were things he had missed for too long. "This is so nice," he whispered.

        "Oh, yes," she agreed softly. "Just perfect."

        There was a slight pulse of energy, and Luna emerged from one of the 'turrets' of her kitty kastle in Mamoru and Usagi's apartment. As Luna jumped down to the next level, Artemis emerged from the 'turret' right behind her.

        "We don't have much time, Luna," Artemis said, a note of urgency plain in his voice.

        "You're certain?" Luna asked.

        "Absolutely," the white cat answered. "The Dark Kingdom has prepared the necessary alignment to entrap Tokyo."

        "Luna? Artemis? Is that you?" Usagi called, entering the room.

        "We need to alert the others," Luna announced without preamble. "We may have to leave at any moment."

        "Is the Dark Kingdom launching their attack?" Usagi asked, as Mamoru stepped up behind her.

        "Not yet," Luna said.

        "The youma they've assembled for this attack seem to prefer to work at night," Artemis said. "I would expect them to start appearing in the city shortly after dusk tomorrow."

        "But they will activate their probes prior to that," Luna added. "The Senshi have to be out of the city before that happens."

        Usagi nodded. "Are we still going to just teleport to Hawaii?" she asked Mamoru.

        "It seems like the best way," he said. "There are too many potential complications in using one of the Chiba corporate jets. We could too easily be delayed at the airport, preventing us from getting out in time. Not all of the girls have valid passports, and I'd rather not have to ask them to try to pass through American customs on fake documents. And finally, there's Luna and Artemis. They'd have to be quarantined."

        "Quarantined?" Luna asked with disgust. "You mean locked up with other, ordinary animals from who-knows-where?"

        "Exactly," Mamoru said. "It's a health requirement. Japan has a very similar requirement for animals coming in from other countries."

        Usagi shook her head. "That settles it then. We can't afford to leave Luna and Artemis behind. We're going to need the information they've learned about the Dark Kingdom. And I won't see them put in quarantine."

        "Well, I for one certainly appreciate that," Artemis said. "We should probably plan to leave in the morning."

        "Alright," Usagi agreed. "I'll start calling the others."

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