Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Silver Rose ❯ Epilogue ( Epilogue )

Ok, people this is it. The epilogue. The end of a fic over a year in the making. Anyway, can't say I won't miss it but I'm glad that I'm finally through. I hope this ending comes to most of your likings, though I know you can't please everyone.

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Epilogue

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Usagi screamed as another wave of pain hit her. She briefly wondered if it was possible that her child was intentionally hurting her, perhaps blaming her for the absence of its' father. All in all, Usagi was in serious pain and highly doubted that she would ever have another child. She supposed it was her own fault though. She chose to have a natural birth, even though Makoto had tried to talk her out of it.

"One more push." The doctor said irritating her to no end. Usagi wished her feet were free of those damned stirrups so that she could kick the good doctor in the head. He had said the same thing 30 minutes ago. She pushed again, as instructed feeling another wave of pain hit her. Yet she fought against it clutching tightly to the hand that held onto hers', finding a sort of morbid comfort as that person too moaned in pain.

The pain subsided, almost as a calm before the storm trying to lull one into thinking it was peaceful. Usagi was unwilling to fall for that trick again, having learned from experience that the pain would return just as abruptly as it had been doing for the last ten hours.

A baby's cry filled the room, so loudly announcing it's presence to the world. Usagi lay there wondering what the commotion was, until her clouded mind finally clicked onto the fact that the cry, that vicarious noise belonged to none other than her child, her new little baby.

"It's a boy". The doctor said handing her the little bundle after the nurse cleaned him.

Usagi looked down into the baby's dark blue eyes, just like Mamoru's, thinking that he had to be the most beautiful baby boy she had ever seen. But then again, she was a little biased on the issue. His small head was covered with dark grey curly hair, which Usagi suspected would only become darker as he aged.

"Wow, Usa. He's going to be a carbon copy of his dad". Rei said looking down at her new little cousin. Usagi smiled tiredly up at Rei, glad that her cousin had chosen to stay by her side, when the others in the waiting room had long deserted her. Usagi understood why Minako chose not to stay in the delivery room though, knowing that she was expecting her own child soon and probably was already frightened enough from the impending birth. Ami said OB made her nauseous so she really didn't want to witness a live birth, being that she was going to be a brain surgeon anyway. Makoto said she still had nightmares from her own labor experience. And the guys pretty much ran when her first labor pain hit her. So Rei had to step up to the plate, saying that someone had to stay in the delivery room since Mamoru wasn't there to do so himself.

"I know. He'll probably be a heart breaker". Usagi said, a small smile gracing her lips.

"Thanks for staying with me, Rei. I'm really going to get the others for deserting me. I mean I expected this from Mal-tachi but the girls?!"

"Hey, don't be too mad at them, Usa. I believe you scared everyone off anyway, how you acted."

Usagi blushed remembering some of the things she had said about two hours into her labor. She had cursed out everyone, especially the guys. Demanded that Ami get her something for pain, anything, legal or not and promptly cursed Ami out when she didn't follow those orders. She really had to apologize to her blue haired friend if no one else.

"Yeah, I guess I did kind of fly off the handle. You'll understand though when it's your turn".

Rei laughed aloud at that remark.

"Sorry, Usa, but after what I've just seen, I know I'm never having kids."

"So what are you going to name the squirt?"

Usagi thought for a moment.

"I think I'll name him Edymion, after Mamoru and Mal's father".

"Well, it's time to take the baby to the nursery, Usa". Doctor Aizou said smiling down at the young mother. Usagi reluctantly handed the little boy over, already feeling the pain of separation as she watched the nurse and Doctor leave the room.

"We need to clean up the patient, Ms." A nurse said to Rei.

"Of course, I'm leaving. I'll be out in the waiting room if you need me, Usa."

Usagi nodded feeling very sleepy at the moment and let herself drift into darkness, falling asleep before Rei closed the door.

Usagi awoke to the door opening, the light coming from the open door creating shadows in the dark room. Usagi glanced out her window, whose shades were open and noticed it was dark out. She briefly wondered how long she had been asleep; it couldn't have been more than an hour.

"Okassan?"

Usagi wearily looked at the small figure outlined by the light in the doorway.

"Come in, Seito". Usagi said motioning the child forward.

The child rushed through the door leaving it partly open.

"Okassan!" The child exclaimed rushing to the bed. Usagi smiled as she weakly pulled herself up to a sitting position. She reached down to pat the child's pink head and wished she could pull her little girl up into the bed with her, but knew she didn't have the strength.

"I missed you, Okassan." The little girl said smiling brightly up at Usagi, her crimson eyes sparkling with delight.

"Where my brother"? She asked looking around the still dark room.

"He's in the nursery, Seito."

"Chibi-usa?" A voice called from the doorway.

"Didn't I tell you not to disturb your Okassan"? The man said leaning causally against the frame of the door.

"I know Tousan, but she's awake now." Usagi giggled at her three year olds reasoning, thinking the girl may have looked like her but she acted just like Mamoru.

"Oh so that's funny"? The man said trying to make his voice sound intimidating yet failing miserably.

"Very". Usagi replied.

"Sorry, We're late. Our plane got held over in England for over two hours". He said walking into the room. Usagi turned on the bedside lamp, lighting the room, and looked up into the dark blue eyes of her husband. "That's ok. I know you tried to get here".

He gently lifted his daughter into his arms and placed her on the bed beside his wife.

"I saw him. He's handsome, Usako".

Usagi smiled slightly.

"I named him, Edymion."

"I thought you didn't like that name."

"I don't". She said smirking. She knew it meant a lot to him though.

"Mamo-chan, I'm happy you're here". She said. Her first born, Chibi-Usa, cuddled up against her. Mamoru kissed her gently; a smile tugging his lips as his wife once again began to drift into dreamland, this time taking their hyperactive daughter along with her. He sat down in the chair beside her and took her hand into his larger one. Mamoru couldn't believe how lucky, no, how truly blessed he was. He now had a son, a small wonder who except for the hair looked exactly like him. He had a great life with a loving wife and a beautiful daughter. He briefly thought of that night four years ago, when he had almost died. He frowned slightly as he thought of the maniacal Emily and his club 'The Silver Rose'. So much has changed for him since then. After he awoke in the hospital several days after the shooting, Usagi was right by his side. He came to find out that she rarely left him and that only made him love her more. Their relationship in the beginning was nowhere near easy. Usagi still had trouble trusting him, but eventually he won her trust, as he already had her heart. They were married six months later, with only close friends and relatives there to witness their vows. Surprisingly enough, Mal married Minako. They are expecting their first child soon. As for Jed, he's still as rowdy as ever, claiming he will never settle down, will always be a player. Yet Mamoru knew better, especially since everyone knew the blond player was practically obsessed with Rei. And even though Rei seemed to hate Jed, as much as ever, Mamoru had a feeling that something was going on between those two. Jed's little sister, Ami, is still engaged to Zack, both wanting to finish med school before marrying. As for Makoto and Neph, they are now like part of the family. Makoto finished college and now works with her husband at their restaurant, which is now more of a franchise, since they own several restaurants throughout Tokyo. Mamoru smiled as he glanced at his wife's wrist, a tattoo of a silver rose standing out against her creamy white skin. He still couldn't believe that she went through with getting a tattoo, after he dared her to on their honeymoon. Why she had chose that one in particular, he would never know. Well perhaps he did have an idea, since had it not been for the Silver Rose, they would have never met, would never have fell in love. That club would always hold a special place in his heart because it brought him Usagi, but he couldn't help but feel happy that it was destroyed in that 'mysterious' explosion. He really would have to thank Beryl for that one day. He and his brother had other businesses and neither one of them missed their only strip club. Jed had opened his own, which is doing pretty well. On the whole, the Silver Rose had benefited them all.

"I forgot my purse". Rei said as she quietly entered the room. Mamoru smiled at the dark haired woman, happy that they had finally made amends.

"When did you get back?" She whispered noticing that Usagi and Chibi-Usa where both asleep.

"A little while ago".

"Rei?" Jed said sticking his head into the room.

He blushed when he noticed Mamoru was in the room also.

"Hey, Mamoru, didn't know you was back". He said quickly.

"Apparently".

Rei glared at the man in the doorway. If looks could kill, they would certainly be burying Jed.

She grabbed her purse.

"I'll see you later, Mamoru". She said pointedly ignoring Jed as she pushed past him.

"Glad you're back, man". He said over his shoulder as he followed behind the fire sprite.

Mamoru chuckled, like stated before, he knew there was something going on between those two.

"What are you laughing at, honey?" Usagi said glancing at her husband sleepily.

"Nothing, Usako. I just wish that bed was bigger, so I could climb in with you".

Usagi smirked.

"That chair reclines". She said indicating the uncomfortable looking chair he was currently occupying.

"Someone's hungry". The nurse said as she walked in carrying baby Edymion.

She handed Mamoru his son and helped Usagi sit up in the bed.

Mamoru gently handed Usagi their son, his eyes widened as she opened her shirt, taking out a swollen breast. As his son fed, he couldn't help but feel envious.

"See something you like?" Usagi asked smiling seductively.

"Constantly".

"Have I told you I love you today". Mamoru asked looking into his wife's sky blue eyes.

"No". She replied playing along.

"I don't think you have".

"I love you today, tomorrow, forever".

"I love you too, Mamo-chan".

"Always".

As Mamoru watched his wife feed their son, their daughter still pressed against her side fast asleep, he knew he now had all he would ever need. He now had what he always wanted, what was taken away from him a long time ago when his parents died in that fatal car wreck, a family, a complete loving family.

Well that's it. Hope you enjoyed this fic, as much as I've enjoyed writing it. Review!!!

BTW: I've actually had this chapter saved on my computer for over a month but I lost the Internet, so I haven't been able to update. Fortunately, I've gotten it back, new service provider and everything so I'm updating most of my fics.

SYNPOSIS: BLOOD ROSE (SILVER ROSE SPIN OFF)

Rei and Jed are just playing around on the down low. Nothing serious, just casual sex, no feelings, no one gets hurt. But what happens when Jed gets in further than he wanted to, and who's sending him death threats? Jed knows he's obsessed with Rei, but can obsession lead to love, or will it eventually lead to the grave?

What do you guys think? Should I continue?