Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Tides of Fortune and Destiny ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )
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By: Siarene 
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.23.2007 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.7K | Visits: 294 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 04.23.2007 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.7K | Visits: 294 | Status: Completed
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Title: Tides of Fortune and Destiny
By: Siarene
Chapter Three
Disclaimer: These are not my characters by any means. However the baby when she is born will be. I am just barrowing these characters for my story.
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.::. Tokyo Center Mall .::.
“Oh, that is so pretty, Usagi.” Minako gushed as she looked at the little pink ruffled dress Usagi held up for everyone’s inspection.
The others nodded their approval as she put it into her cart. They had finished eating and decided to head back to the third floor to do more baby shopping. They were looking at clothes right now.
“There are so many cute things here, guys,” Rei said excitedly, picking thru the items within the basket they had selected. So far they had chosen from zero to three months: 3 dresses, 5 pairs of pants -- in alternating colors of pink, yellow and purple -- 2 of these were itsy-bitsy pairs of jeans and an assortment of cute little sweatpants and shirts to match. Presently, they were looking for sleepers and onesis when Usagi happened upon the little dress she was holding up.
“You need sleepers and onesis, Usagi. I think for you, at 3 months, four dresses are more than enough.”
“You also need to buy some socks and mittens,” Ami cut in, trying to be the voice of reason. Usagi offered a slight pout, moved away from the racks of dresses, and examined the sleepwear and onesis. She blinked, took a deep breath, sighed, and moved into the desired isle. Usagi’s eyes almost bugged out of her head at the sight that met her bright azure eyes, an entire isle filled with exactly what she was looking for, wondering how on Earth would she ever choose.
“Look at these, guys. How am I ever going to choose?” Usagi’s eyes took in the sight of the boys and girl’s isles and moved towards the girl’s side of the store.
“Easy, meatball head, remember to keep out an eye for ‘footed sleepers’ and onesis.” Rei said as if this was the simplest thing in the world to do.
Usagi ignored her friend and continued to browse. She spent around five minutes on her quest before her eyes finally landed on a pack of the ‘footed sleepers’ there were three, these pink in color covered in little flower motifs. She then examined them more closely.
“That’s one of the items you need taken care of, Usagi. All you need do now is to choose a couple more colors, otherwise your daughter will come to hate the color pink.” Minako piped in. as she looked for onesis.
“The baby won’t care what Usagi dresses her in till she is a little older and more independent… I guess around two years of age, Minako.” Ami stated confidently as she looked at the sleepers Usagi was considering purchasing to make sure that there were no tears or anything.
“Do you want anything with ducks on it, Usagi?” Makoto held up a pack of onesis that had duck motifs on the front of them. Usagi shook her head and went back to her examination of the sleepers. She wanted three packs and especially wanted a purple set.
“Here are some with bunnies,” Rei called out as she picked up two packs of onesis’s with the bunnies on them. the pink and purple bunnies set against a white background and looked so cute. She held them out for Usagi’s inspection. Usagi gave a nod of approval before throwing these into the cart. A few minutes later, Usagi finally found her purple sleepers and tossed those into the cart as well.
“Let’s see what else these isles have in them?” Usagi suggested as the girls started to explore the next isle. They found diapers, wipes and other such body-care stuff the baby would need. But they did not have to buy this right now, not until much closer to the due date. So, onto the next isle, they went and there they found blankets and diaper bags and stopped to check out that isle.
“Do you think I would be asking for trouble if I got a diaper bag already?” Usagi asked the girls.
“I don’t think it would do any harm, but remember to leave something for people to buy for the baby shower, Usa. Cause if you buy everything now, then we can’t have a little party with a cute little cake, other appetizers, and games and of course, all the gifts. I am fairly sure your mom would kill you if she couldn’t throw you a baby shower.” Minako explained.
The others nodded their agreement. Happy with that, Usagi leaned forward and rummaged through the diaper bags to find one she liked. However, Rei found the bag she was hoping to snare. It was a large bag with a white body covered in cute little pink bunnies, and Pink flowers adorned its borders. There were four compartments to put bottles on the front. an adjustable strap that one could lengthen by sliding the buckle and it had a zipped top. Inside were a changing pad and pockets to put stuff like binkies, and the bag’s interior was big enough to hold loads of diapers, extra bottles, wipes, and clothes the baby might need.
“That is so pretty, Rei. Put it in the cart, please. Now what about blankets? What kind do I need, Ami-chan?” Usagi asked her friend as she looked the blankets up and down.
“You need receiving blankets for sure. You can get little fleece blankets and flannel, since it will be January when the baby is born. At least one or two heavier blankets like quilts will be required.” Ami checked off her list as Usagi took it all in and began her search.
Usagi found four yellow and purple flannel receiving blankets. Minako found a couple of really cute pink and purple fleecy blankets and thru them into the cart. Rei found some plain pink receiving blankets and a set with bunnies set against a white backdrop. Makoto found two pink and purple shaded quilts to go with the bedding she had bought.
“Okay, now that we have the bag and the blankets, I think it time to go find a rocking chair. I don’t want to freak Mamo-chan out with all these purchases. So, let’s go pay for all this cute stuff.”
Usagi steered the cart out of the blanket isle and made her way to the front of the store. This time things went off without a hitch. No sales rep was questioning her age or if she was ready for motherhood. The total came up to 162.00, not quite as bad as the cost of the furniture. Between herself and the girls, they managed to accumulate the entire range of bags. Then satisfied, made their way out of the store.
“I forgot which floor Riley’s is on, you guys have any idea?”
Usagi would have scratched her head in puzzlement, but her hands were full. The girls laughed at Usagi predicament and pointed towards the elevator.
“It’s on the fourth floor along with the food court. Well, the lower level is. At least, Riley’s has two levels you know. But I do believe the rocking chairs are on the bottom floor, which would be floor four,” Makoto offered as they got into the elevator.
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“Usagi, are you starting to get tired again. We can go sit in the food court for a while if you are…” Ami helpfully offered.
Usagi smiled, Ami -- forever always the worrier of the bunch... she thought affectionately.
“It’s only been an hour, Ami-chan, It took me two to get tired last time. Plus, this is our last stop. Mamoru Said he would pick me up around three…its two-fifteen now. Oh Makoto, would you mind following us home and helping Mamo-chan bring in the car seat and stroller?” Usagi asked as she started walking in the direction the sign indicated that led to Riley’s.
“Sure, no problem at all, I was just going to go to the observatory tonight anyways. They are opening it up to the public so people can see the telescope, so I will be able to see the stars. Plus, I saw the back of this hunk with reddish-chocolate brown hair that I am hoping to see again tonight. I think he works there.” Usagi giggled and kept walking.
“You and guys, Makoto, what are we ever going to do with you.”
“Be careful Mako-chan, because this guy sounds like Nephrite.” Minako blurted out.
“Whoa…wait a minute there girl. What made you think of him just from my brief description?” Makoto was curious now. Maybe, just maybe they would find out what was bugging Minako.
“Okay look, he had reddish-chocolate brown hair and he was heavily into the stars. And I think I saw Kunzite three weeks ago.”
“You what…?” Usagi almost said a little too loudly.
The girls made ‘shushing’ sounds and they soon found a bench to sit at. Ami motioned for Minako to continue. “Well, it was three weeks ago when I was coming home from our study session. It was real late and foggy. I was taking a short cut thru the park and I saw this lone figure just standing there. I thought maybe he was lost. But when I got closer, I immediately recognized him and knew whom it was. It was Kunzite. I thought he was a ghost, so I screamed and ran away. Well, ever since that night, I have been having these dreams about this man and woman in the throws of passionate lovemaking. It’s keeping me up at night and I don’t know what to do.” Minako finally let go of what she had been holding in for three weeks.
“Well, that is odd. To see him and then have dreams about a couple. Maybe, it has to do with your past?” Ami suggested.
Minako shook her head emphatically. “The Earth and Moon were not allowed to mingle with one another, so it would not have been possible.”
Usagi started to giggle uncontrollably at that statement. “Then how do you explain me and Mamo-chan, Minako. The Generals were once the Shitennou and like Mamoru, they were reborn. Yes, Beryl did snag them again, but they are still alive somewhere.”
Usagi did not wish to reveal that both she and Mamoru could talk to the Shitennou in front of the girls. That would probably make them want to destroy the stones. Usagi made a mental note to ask the guys about what Minako had seen in the park and did they know anything about it.
“Let’s just drop it, okay. And don’t tell Luna. Last thing I need is Artemis on my case about seeing dead guys. He worries too much as it is. Now let’s go find you that rocking chair. It is two-thirty now.”
Minako stood up and started walking toward the furniture store. This time without further interruption, they made it. A Sales rep waited at the door and offered to help them.
“Hi, my name is David, how may I be of service?”
Usagi looked uncertain, not wanting another incident. Then Rei took charge as always. “We are looking for a glider rocking chair and stool. Do you have any in stock?” Rei asked politely, waiting like Usagi for another incident.
“Yes we do, ma’am. What color are you looking for? We have natural finishes and stained woods.”
“Do you have a reddish wooden stained chair?” Usagi asked, becoming curious.
“We have one of those left ma’am. Would you like to try it?” David asked as he turned on his heel and led them to where the rocking chairs were on display. He gestured towards the chair she had asked about and Usagi sat down in it. She sunk right into the padding and sighed contentedly. She started rocking, imagining what it would be like to hold her little girl in her arms. Yes, she definitely wanted this chair.
“When can you get this delivered, sir?” Usagi stepped out of the chair and wove her way around the footstool to join her friends.
“You can have it tomorrow if you like, ma’am since we have it in stock and it does not have to come from the factory.” David was pleased he was going to make another sale, and This would make five over-all for the day.
“Great. Where do we pay for this chair and stool?” David smiled at Usagi and asked her to follow him to a counter a short distance away.
Once the paperwork was completed, David smiled. “Your total comes to 364.99 ma’am.” David took the form from Usagi as she fished out Mamoru credit card for the last time and handed it to the sales rep. After placing the credit card back in her bag, smiling politely and left the store.
“Mamo-chan might kill me after all the spending I did today – almost, if not over 2000.00 dollars I’ve spent today. I hate to think of everything else I am going to need for the baby. I won’t be seeing him for a few weeks after this, because he will think he has to take extra shifts at the hospital to pay for all of this.” Usagi started to complain.
“Stop your whining, meatball head. He knew what he was getting himself into when you two made this baby.” Rei said a little tartly as they found themselves standing in front of the elevator once again.
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As the doors opened onto the first floor, the site of Mamoru filled Usagi’s line of vision. He saw all the bags the girls were carrying and groaned, but kept a smile on his face when he kissed his wife.
“I got everything I wanted except the alarm clock,” Usagi started, but then saw the bag Mamoru was holding. “So, you went ahead and got one, huh. Well, I hope it’s not as bad as your last one. How did your studying go?” Usagi was feeling a little weary, but had enough energy to be as curious as a cat.
“It went fine. How are you, and did you get tired at all?” Mamoru asked gently, wrapping his arm around his wife’s waist and looked over her head at the girls.
“It did, that is, after I had a horrible time in the baby furniture store. This woman was rude and would not let go of the subject concerning how young I was to be having a baby.”
Usagi saw worry lines forming on her husband’s forehead and attempted to soothe him. “Its fine, Rei took care of it. We have a furniture delivery tomorrow from two different stores. We have a rocker and stool coming from Riley’s and from Sophia’s baby land: a bassinet, chest of drawers, crib, hamper, and a changing table. I think that covers all the furniture. We also got some other things the baby will need and the baby book. I will start on that when we get home, okay. Well, I am ready to go. Oh, Makoto is going to follow us, because she put the car seat and stroller in the back of her car. So I will see you guys sometime later. Come on Makoto and Mamo-chan.” Usagi waved goodbye to the others and started walking towards the exit with her friend and husband.
Title: Tides of Fortune and Destiny
By: Siarene
Chapter Three
Disclaimer: These are not my characters by any means. However the baby when she is born will be. I am just barrowing these characters for my story.
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.::. Tokyo Center Mall .::.
“Oh, that is so pretty, Usagi.” Minako gushed as she looked at the little pink ruffled dress Usagi held up for everyone’s inspection.
The others nodded their approval as she put it into her cart. They had finished eating and decided to head back to the third floor to do more baby shopping. They were looking at clothes right now.
“There are so many cute things here, guys,” Rei said excitedly, picking thru the items within the basket they had selected. So far they had chosen from zero to three months: 3 dresses, 5 pairs of pants -- in alternating colors of pink, yellow and purple -- 2 of these were itsy-bitsy pairs of jeans and an assortment of cute little sweatpants and shirts to match. Presently, they were looking for sleepers and onesis when Usagi happened upon the little dress she was holding up.
“You need sleepers and onesis, Usagi. I think for you, at 3 months, four dresses are more than enough.”
“You also need to buy some socks and mittens,” Ami cut in, trying to be the voice of reason. Usagi offered a slight pout, moved away from the racks of dresses, and examined the sleepwear and onesis. She blinked, took a deep breath, sighed, and moved into the desired isle. Usagi’s eyes almost bugged out of her head at the sight that met her bright azure eyes, an entire isle filled with exactly what she was looking for, wondering how on Earth would she ever choose.
“Look at these, guys. How am I ever going to choose?” Usagi’s eyes took in the sight of the boys and girl’s isles and moved towards the girl’s side of the store.
“Easy, meatball head, remember to keep out an eye for ‘footed sleepers’ and onesis.” Rei said as if this was the simplest thing in the world to do.
Usagi ignored her friend and continued to browse. She spent around five minutes on her quest before her eyes finally landed on a pack of the ‘footed sleepers’ there were three, these pink in color covered in little flower motifs. She then examined them more closely.
“That’s one of the items you need taken care of, Usagi. All you need do now is to choose a couple more colors, otherwise your daughter will come to hate the color pink.” Minako piped in. as she looked for onesis.
“The baby won’t care what Usagi dresses her in till she is a little older and more independent… I guess around two years of age, Minako.” Ami stated confidently as she looked at the sleepers Usagi was considering purchasing to make sure that there were no tears or anything.
“Do you want anything with ducks on it, Usagi?” Makoto held up a pack of onesis that had duck motifs on the front of them. Usagi shook her head and went back to her examination of the sleepers. She wanted three packs and especially wanted a purple set.
“Here are some with bunnies,” Rei called out as she picked up two packs of onesis’s with the bunnies on them. the pink and purple bunnies set against a white background and looked so cute. She held them out for Usagi’s inspection. Usagi gave a nod of approval before throwing these into the cart. A few minutes later, Usagi finally found her purple sleepers and tossed those into the cart as well.
“Let’s see what else these isles have in them?” Usagi suggested as the girls started to explore the next isle. They found diapers, wipes and other such body-care stuff the baby would need. But they did not have to buy this right now, not until much closer to the due date. So, onto the next isle, they went and there they found blankets and diaper bags and stopped to check out that isle.
“Do you think I would be asking for trouble if I got a diaper bag already?” Usagi asked the girls.
“I don’t think it would do any harm, but remember to leave something for people to buy for the baby shower, Usa. Cause if you buy everything now, then we can’t have a little party with a cute little cake, other appetizers, and games and of course, all the gifts. I am fairly sure your mom would kill you if she couldn’t throw you a baby shower.” Minako explained.
The others nodded their agreement. Happy with that, Usagi leaned forward and rummaged through the diaper bags to find one she liked. However, Rei found the bag she was hoping to snare. It was a large bag with a white body covered in cute little pink bunnies, and Pink flowers adorned its borders. There were four compartments to put bottles on the front. an adjustable strap that one could lengthen by sliding the buckle and it had a zipped top. Inside were a changing pad and pockets to put stuff like binkies, and the bag’s interior was big enough to hold loads of diapers, extra bottles, wipes, and clothes the baby might need.
“That is so pretty, Rei. Put it in the cart, please. Now what about blankets? What kind do I need, Ami-chan?” Usagi asked her friend as she looked the blankets up and down.
“You need receiving blankets for sure. You can get little fleece blankets and flannel, since it will be January when the baby is born. At least one or two heavier blankets like quilts will be required.” Ami checked off her list as Usagi took it all in and began her search.
Usagi found four yellow and purple flannel receiving blankets. Minako found a couple of really cute pink and purple fleecy blankets and thru them into the cart. Rei found some plain pink receiving blankets and a set with bunnies set against a white backdrop. Makoto found two pink and purple shaded quilts to go with the bedding she had bought.
“Okay, now that we have the bag and the blankets, I think it time to go find a rocking chair. I don’t want to freak Mamo-chan out with all these purchases. So, let’s go pay for all this cute stuff.”
Usagi steered the cart out of the blanket isle and made her way to the front of the store. This time things went off without a hitch. No sales rep was questioning her age or if she was ready for motherhood. The total came up to 162.00, not quite as bad as the cost of the furniture. Between herself and the girls, they managed to accumulate the entire range of bags. Then satisfied, made their way out of the store.
“I forgot which floor Riley’s is on, you guys have any idea?”
Usagi would have scratched her head in puzzlement, but her hands were full. The girls laughed at Usagi predicament and pointed towards the elevator.
“It’s on the fourth floor along with the food court. Well, the lower level is. At least, Riley’s has two levels you know. But I do believe the rocking chairs are on the bottom floor, which would be floor four,” Makoto offered as they got into the elevator.
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“Usagi, are you starting to get tired again. We can go sit in the food court for a while if you are…” Ami helpfully offered.
Usagi smiled, Ami -- forever always the worrier of the bunch... she thought affectionately.
“It’s only been an hour, Ami-chan, It took me two to get tired last time. Plus, this is our last stop. Mamoru Said he would pick me up around three…its two-fifteen now. Oh Makoto, would you mind following us home and helping Mamo-chan bring in the car seat and stroller?” Usagi asked as she started walking in the direction the sign indicated that led to Riley’s.
“Sure, no problem at all, I was just going to go to the observatory tonight anyways. They are opening it up to the public so people can see the telescope, so I will be able to see the stars. Plus, I saw the back of this hunk with reddish-chocolate brown hair that I am hoping to see again tonight. I think he works there.” Usagi giggled and kept walking.
“You and guys, Makoto, what are we ever going to do with you.”
“Be careful Mako-chan, because this guy sounds like Nephrite.” Minako blurted out.
“Whoa…wait a minute there girl. What made you think of him just from my brief description?” Makoto was curious now. Maybe, just maybe they would find out what was bugging Minako.
“Okay look, he had reddish-chocolate brown hair and he was heavily into the stars. And I think I saw Kunzite three weeks ago.”
“You what…?” Usagi almost said a little too loudly.
The girls made ‘shushing’ sounds and they soon found a bench to sit at. Ami motioned for Minako to continue. “Well, it was three weeks ago when I was coming home from our study session. It was real late and foggy. I was taking a short cut thru the park and I saw this lone figure just standing there. I thought maybe he was lost. But when I got closer, I immediately recognized him and knew whom it was. It was Kunzite. I thought he was a ghost, so I screamed and ran away. Well, ever since that night, I have been having these dreams about this man and woman in the throws of passionate lovemaking. It’s keeping me up at night and I don’t know what to do.” Minako finally let go of what she had been holding in for three weeks.
“Well, that is odd. To see him and then have dreams about a couple. Maybe, it has to do with your past?” Ami suggested.
Minako shook her head emphatically. “The Earth and Moon were not allowed to mingle with one another, so it would not have been possible.”
Usagi started to giggle uncontrollably at that statement. “Then how do you explain me and Mamo-chan, Minako. The Generals were once the Shitennou and like Mamoru, they were reborn. Yes, Beryl did snag them again, but they are still alive somewhere.”
Usagi did not wish to reveal that both she and Mamoru could talk to the Shitennou in front of the girls. That would probably make them want to destroy the stones. Usagi made a mental note to ask the guys about what Minako had seen in the park and did they know anything about it.
“Let’s just drop it, okay. And don’t tell Luna. Last thing I need is Artemis on my case about seeing dead guys. He worries too much as it is. Now let’s go find you that rocking chair. It is two-thirty now.”
Minako stood up and started walking toward the furniture store. This time without further interruption, they made it. A Sales rep waited at the door and offered to help them.
“Hi, my name is David, how may I be of service?”
Usagi looked uncertain, not wanting another incident. Then Rei took charge as always. “We are looking for a glider rocking chair and stool. Do you have any in stock?” Rei asked politely, waiting like Usagi for another incident.
“Yes we do, ma’am. What color are you looking for? We have natural finishes and stained woods.”
“Do you have a reddish wooden stained chair?” Usagi asked, becoming curious.
“We have one of those left ma’am. Would you like to try it?” David asked as he turned on his heel and led them to where the rocking chairs were on display. He gestured towards the chair she had asked about and Usagi sat down in it. She sunk right into the padding and sighed contentedly. She started rocking, imagining what it would be like to hold her little girl in her arms. Yes, she definitely wanted this chair.
“When can you get this delivered, sir?” Usagi stepped out of the chair and wove her way around the footstool to join her friends.
“You can have it tomorrow if you like, ma’am since we have it in stock and it does not have to come from the factory.” David was pleased he was going to make another sale, and This would make five over-all for the day.
“Great. Where do we pay for this chair and stool?” David smiled at Usagi and asked her to follow him to a counter a short distance away.
Once the paperwork was completed, David smiled. “Your total comes to 364.99 ma’am.” David took the form from Usagi as she fished out Mamoru credit card for the last time and handed it to the sales rep. After placing the credit card back in her bag, smiling politely and left the store.
“Mamo-chan might kill me after all the spending I did today – almost, if not over 2000.00 dollars I’ve spent today. I hate to think of everything else I am going to need for the baby. I won’t be seeing him for a few weeks after this, because he will think he has to take extra shifts at the hospital to pay for all of this.” Usagi started to complain.
“Stop your whining, meatball head. He knew what he was getting himself into when you two made this baby.” Rei said a little tartly as they found themselves standing in front of the elevator once again.
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As the doors opened onto the first floor, the site of Mamoru filled Usagi’s line of vision. He saw all the bags the girls were carrying and groaned, but kept a smile on his face when he kissed his wife.
“I got everything I wanted except the alarm clock,” Usagi started, but then saw the bag Mamoru was holding. “So, you went ahead and got one, huh. Well, I hope it’s not as bad as your last one. How did your studying go?” Usagi was feeling a little weary, but had enough energy to be as curious as a cat.
“It went fine. How are you, and did you get tired at all?” Mamoru asked gently, wrapping his arm around his wife’s waist and looked over her head at the girls.
“It did, that is, after I had a horrible time in the baby furniture store. This woman was rude and would not let go of the subject concerning how young I was to be having a baby.”
Usagi saw worry lines forming on her husband’s forehead and attempted to soothe him. “Its fine, Rei took care of it. We have a furniture delivery tomorrow from two different stores. We have a rocker and stool coming from Riley’s and from Sophia’s baby land: a bassinet, chest of drawers, crib, hamper, and a changing table. I think that covers all the furniture. We also got some other things the baby will need and the baby book. I will start on that when we get home, okay. Well, I am ready to go. Oh, Makoto is going to follow us, because she put the car seat and stroller in the back of her car. So I will see you guys sometime later. Come on Makoto and Mamo-chan.” Usagi waved goodbye to the others and started walking towards the exit with her friend and husband.