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-this is really the prologue- Okay, so this is another Seiya/Usagi, Taiki/Ami, Yaten/Minako fic. It came originally from the revision story of “Route Venus”. My very first pathetic SM story. But I thought it would be more fun if I included all of the starlights and more senshi...or would it? Taiki/Ami were so very very VERY hard for me to write because I don’t know that much scientific stuff. And they never like to admit their true feelings. Though I think they make a great couple. But so hard to write about! It was also hard for me to write the Seiya/Usagi one because I can’t figure out how they go together. And to tell you the truth, I still don’t see how the heck they make a good couple. In fact, I think that’s just a twist of plot to make more excitement in the story coz Mamoru can be boring and to announce the fact that every gooddamn guy has to fall in love with the main character of the show. As for the Yaten/Minako one, they weren’t so hard, that’s what happens when you write a couple hundred fan fictions on those two. Heehee! ^_^
Note: this story kind of follows the actual storyline so it would help if you seen the Sailor Stars series or saw it . It takes place after the Starlights found out about the scouts’ identity (or vice versa). I did alter/add/edited some scenes, nothing the scouts/starlights wouldn’t do though. Well, at least I think so. All right, I will now shut up. You can email me if you would like to enlighten me on how Seiya and Usagi make a good couple (beside the fact that he’s a half clone of Mamoru). Or you can email me for comments! silent_rain@chickmail.com No flames like, “how dare you say Seiya’s a clone of Mamoru” or “how dare you put Seiya and Usagi together! She belongs to Mamoru.” I probably will ignore them anyhow. ^_^ Now that I’m done rambling on and on and on and on...
==== G*L*O*W*I*N*G* STARS
A Pretty Soldier SailorMoon fictional story
by Iris C or V or MC or a couple other names.
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Part 1
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Taiki stared at the stars that resembled stuck fireflies. Attempting to see beyond what’s there in front of him, or maybe just trying to get rid of some time. Inside, Seiya was plucking the guitar strands that seem to echo on and on. Hoping for a hint or two from the inanimate instrument. That desperate he was. Yaten was observing the lava lamp on the coffee table, his green eyes moving along with the gobs of jellish stuff drafting back and force in the jar. His mind though, was far away as he recalled his day.
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The three lights’ signing event took place at the mall as those five girls had decided to go shopping on the same day. All coincidence of course. Minako had clanged on to Yaten like glue during the break. Offering any kind of help possible.
“Yaaaten-kun! Are you thirsty?”
“Are you hungry?”
“Are you hot?? Here’s a cold drink.”
“Are you cold? Here’s some tea!”
“Are you bored? Want me to get you some magazines???”
More annoyed than pleased he snapped, “don’t you ever give up??”
Minako blinked as she looked at Yaten, he suddenly felt penetrated by the pair of crystal blue eyes. “Give up?” she repeated, “I don’t give up Yaten...” she mumbled, “No one should ever give up...not even when there’s only 0.00001 % chance of succeeding, because there’s still a chance.” Minako suddenly became sedated and composed, as if thinking about something out of this world. “If you give up, you would miss out on a lot of things...don’t you think so?” she tilted her head till a pair of cornflower blue eyes locked into the bright green ones.
No one should ever give up...not even when there’s only 0.00001 % chance...the words seem to reverberate in Yaten’s mind. “I...”
Suddenly the manager invaded the room, “Yaten-san, we need you up there!” he yelled, “the fans are getting a bit peeved.”
Yaten nodded, “okay, I’m coming. Ja matta Minako-chan.” he mumbled as Minako yelled out an enthusiastic ‘take care!!’. Yaten held a tiny grin as he exit the room.
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Ami Mizuno made her way to the local library with a sign of eagerness on her face. Most of her friends think spending a Saturday morning at the library is insane. But she is in totally bliss when the aroma of paper lingered in the air.
“Hey Ami, back for more books?” the main librarian, Mr.Nakeuchi was an old gentleman that always appear to be in a good mood.
“Hai!’ Ami returned some of the old books from last week. “There are so many wonderful books out there. I would love it if I could read them all.”
“I’m sure you will if you keep this up.” he nodded as he lift the twelve books from Ami and put them on a cart.
“Heehee, I doubt it, but I’ll read as much as I can. Thank you Mr. Nakeuchi.”
“No problem, you have fun finding more books.”
Ami nodded as she made her ways upstairs. What books will she read today? Something about stars, yes, the universe, the most unfathomed object of the world of endless knowledge. She strolled toward the nonfiction section. Taking each step as if a new adventure would be dawning from it. Occasionally stopping to inspect some interesting titles. Ami finally made her way to the astronomy section. Only to find her weight settle to her feet as she ceased walking.
She wasn’t alone, there was someone else there, flipping through a book nonchalantly.
“Tai...Taiki-kun.” the words escape from her mouth.
Taiki looked up at Ami through his deep violet eyes. “Mizuno-san, what are you doing here?”
“Oh, I come here every Saturday to return books and borrow some more. What are you doing here?” she asked as she scanned the shelf for any attention getters.
“I thought it would be fun to see if you earthlings had any idea of what this universe is about.” Taiki replied.
Ami looked around to make sure no one was listening, “Taiki-san, are...are we still friends? Are you starlights still mad at us?”
The eyes turned rigid cold as Taiki stated, “You senshi and us, we are different people and always will be. That’s a fact. Sailor Moon is a distraction, she needs to stop...”
Ami was taken back by such cold comments, “Don’t say that about Usagi-chan.” she pressed firmly, “she hadn’t done anything wrong.”
“Hadn’t done anything wrong? If it weren’t for her Seiya would have never gotten hurt!”
“Seiya likes Usagi, is that so hard for you to understand Taiki? He has feelings and I’m sure you do too! Why can’t you just see that? If Usagi had gotten hurt, Seiya would be worse off.” Ami was trying her hardest to remain calm, but her boiling point was about to be reached.
“That’s the whole point don’t you see!!! It’s all these stupid feelings you earth senshi have! You are manipulating Seiya. You are all getting the way of our mission. I wish you guys would just leave us alone.”
Ami gasped, then replied weakly, “We can all work together...”
“No we can’t.” Taiki said, a bit calmer as he saw Ami’s dumb folded face. “We can’t Mizuno-san, we are different people. We have different views. We have different missions...”
“But we are all senshi and...”
Taiki chortled at that response, “you are all very naive.” he said then turned his back, “maybe another day.” and marched away, leaving Ami staring at empty space.
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Seiya plucked the cords again and again. Popping a question each time when the music escape from the guitar.
‘Where is the princess?’
‘Why won’t she show up?’
‘What was it about Odango?’
‘What made her star shine so brilliantly’?
‘Why did she devote her heart to someone so far away?’
‘How could that guy hurt her by never answering?’
‘How can any guy not treasure those luminous blue eyes, flushed rosy cheeks and that innocent voice? Thinking about her is enough to make him smile.’
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Hands in khakis pockets, eyes avoiding any light, Yaten walked toward Juuban Park. It was a breezy night as the willow trees flew back and force along with the wind. The clouds managed to conceive the billions of stars. Nevertheless, failed to veil the full moon as its light shone through the thick masses. Making his way to the lake, he wondered what Kinmoku looked like now. Someday when they get it back, they will make it as beautiful as the earth...
“I wonder if Usagi’s ever going to cheer up.” a soft but sweet voice touched Yaten’s eardrums. He squinted his eyes and saw the girl with long cascading hair. Talking while caressing the fur of her cat lovingly. “She doesn’t deserve anymore torture or blame...with Mamo-chan gone and all.”
“Minako.” his whisper was inaudible against the loud chirpings of grasshoppers. Her words started to echo in his head again, ‘Yaaten-kun, protect me! Minako’s scared...You should never give up, even if there’s only 0.0001% chance, because there is always a chance... I’ll discard if you go on a date with me! You shine the most brightly...’ Intrigued as a smile crawled upon his lips, Yaten made his way toward her.
Artemis let out a little yell that came out as a ‘meow’ when the silver haired light came to vision.
Minako whirled around, extremely surprised. “Yaten-kun?”
“Hi.” he took a spot next to her on the grass.
“Wha...what are you doing here?” Minako questioned.
“Too many things in my head, hoping the wind would get rid of them.”
“Oh.” Minako nodded. “It’s a beautiful night.” she sighed dreamily as she hugged Artemis. Giggling as he licked her face.
“Hai, Minako, do you ever feel like no one understands you?” Yaten blurted.
“Wha . . . what?” Minako got up, giving Yaten a strange look, “what are you talking about?”
Yaten shrugged, that was a dumb question. “Never mind.”
“Do you feel that way?” Minako whispered, staring at Yaten.
“Huh?” he was stunned for a second, but something about her eyes was...calming.
“I feel that way sometimes...” Minako murmured, her voice barely audible “Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person in the universe...” sadness suddenly flooded in to her blue eyes. “I felt that way since I was really small actually...I knew I was different somehow...another specie maybe...”
Only nature could be heard at this point. Yaten was carefully chewing on Minako’s words. They were so full of sorrow he couldn’t convey that it came from Minako Aino, the crazy ditz that never have any worries. And yet, they sound so familiar...because that’s how you feel Yaten Kou...that’s how you feel...and suddenly, Yaten felt like he was looking at Aino Minako for the very first time.
Minako sighed as she shook her head, “I’m sorry Yaten! I was out of it for a while.” her face was replaced suddenly with the usual brightness. “No one’s ever alone, everyone has someone that loves them.” then slowly she added, “Usagi-chan and the others taught me that.”
Yaten nodded as if he comprehended her words.
“Oh shoot!” Minako glanced at her watch, “I have to go Yaten-kun, I still have school tomorrow. Oh my gosh! See-ya!”
Yaten waved as Minako flew away like a whirlwind, “bye Mina-P.” he whispered.
It wasn’t until when the park was quiet again did Yaten turned the other way, with Minako’s words, Minako’s crystal like blue eyes, Minako’s one minute smiling then thoughtful the next face, Minako’s... she’s been hanging in his head a lot lately. He knows he should be thinking about his princess. But Minako was like his charm now, a candle that lights his smile...And honestly it wasn’t so bad having her invading his head, wasn’t bad at all...
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Dear Journal,
I had mentioned a while ago perhaps, about how engnimatic the universe was. I probably had also mentioned that it was the most impossible thing ever. I am here to say that I was wrong. The universe isn’t as complicated as people, the mind of creatures. I don’t understand Taiki, why is he so cold. Why can’t he just give us a chance? I’m sure senshi and the starlights can work together and find peace. Right? Well, tomorrow we have a school festival. Usagi, Mako-chan and I are organizing a coffee shop. Minako-chan can’t come because she has a dentist appointment. Usagi-chan is very excited about this coffee shop. It’s good to see her happy again.
~AmiDear Journal,
Status: No, we still haven’t found the princess. I talked to Mizuno-san today. I still cannot understand how these earth senshi view the world. They are always so full of hope and dreams. Sometimes I wish I could be like that. Forget reality and close my eyes and believe in a beautiful fantasy. But, I can’t, I have a mission. But maybe someday...someday when all is well...yeah, someday...
~Kou Taiki====
The next day, trouble of course, erupts at the Juuban high school festival.
“What do you guys want?” Makoto was angry at Yaten who was trying to get the incense burner from ChibiChibi.
“Don’t interfere.” Yaten murmured.
“I’m not going to listen to those bullying a little girl.”
“I don’t think it’s right to segregate girls from kids...or are you saying ‘don’t be too serious coz I’m a girl?’ ”
“Why you...”
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Minako walked into the dentist office. Mumbling a prayer for herself.
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“I didn’t think this mediocre girl can have the real star seed. But thanks to siren’s files, I’m gonna get it now. Tsukino Usagi, or should I say...Sailor Moon?” Crow smirked.
“So you just know everything huh?” Rei mumbled.
“Well then, this has just gotten serious.” Makoto said.
“Let’s transform everyone.” Ami-chan yelled.
“Mercury crystal power!”
“Mars crystal power!”
“Jupiter crystal power!”
“Moon eternal power!”
“MAKE UP!!!”
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Minako felt her head hurt after the check up. What did the dentist do????
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“Usagi! No!!!” Jupiter yelled.
“I can’t let innocent people be involved in this...here...take it.”
“Usagi! Onegai! Please don’t!” Mercury begged.
Crow took Super Sailor Moon’s Star seed.
“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!”
“NO! DON’T!” Star fighter yelled.
“...such a...beautiful...star seed...”
“Venus love chain encircle!!!!” Venus’ love chain took Sailor Moon’s star seed away.
“Huh?” Crow and the others cried in disbelief.
“Venus!” Jupiter cried.
“After the dentist announced my teeth is cavity free, tartar free, and purely white! I! Sailor Venus is ready to fight and defend!!” Venus grinned as she struck her pose.
“Venus...” Mars groaned flatly.
“Hey! That’s my star seed!” Tin Nyanko appeared out of nowhere. “Give it back you brat!”
“Nyanko...where did you...” Crow started then watched as Nyanko loaded her power and blasted toward Venus. Venus took on the full blast, with Sailor Moon’s star seed.
“Venus!!” Star healer cried.“ Sensitive Inferno!!!!”
“Jupiter Oak...”
“Mars flame...”
“Evolution!”
“Sniper!!!”
Tin Nyanko managed to avoid 2 blasts but was hit by Jupiter’s power. “Ahhh!!!”
“Crow! Get the damn star seed!!!!” she yelled.
“This is not going with my plan...” Crow murmured as she leaped toward Venus but Sailor Star Fighter got there first and took the Star seed.
“Argh!!! You annoying little pests!!!”
Nyanko grunted then flung her power toward Crow, Crow fell and the Black hole erupts.
“What!?!? Why did you do that Nyanko!?” Crow screamed.
“Because it’s easier to get the star seed myself!” she yelled then used her power to blast fighter for the star seed. Her power was sucked by black hole.
“Ahhh!!!!” she yelled, very frustrated then lunged toward Fighter, Fighter fell and the Star seed left her hand.
“No!!!” Mercury yelled. “Usagi-chan!!!”
“The star seed!!!!” Jupiter yelled.
“Chibi Chibi!!!” Maker yelled.
Sailor Moon, Chibi Chibi and the star seed were pulled into the black hole.
“Uh-oh, this is getting to be too much.” Tin Nyanko left.
“Oh no...” Mars murmured as she saw the black hole, engulfing the three.
“AH! DAMMIT!!!!” Fighter screamed.
Suddenly, a bright red energy swallowed the black hole.
“That...energy...” Maker whispered.
“Prin..cess...” Fighter blinked.
Healer drew a sharp breath.
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She hated the smell of it. She hated its environment. Hated it. But she was back here, once again. Minako fluttered her eyes open, everything seem blurred. Hospital, what a dull environment. Wait, why was she in the hospital?
“Usagi!!” She suddenly yelled.
The boy that had fallen asleep on the wooden chair snapped his eyes open.
“Minako! You are awake.”
“Where’s Usagi?” Minako questioned.
“Don’t worry, she’s fine.”
“Oh...how...how did I get here?”
“Crow blasted you.” He said simply.
“Oh.What are you doing here Yaten?”
The morning air was stuffy; Yaten opened the single window in the room. “I want to make sure you were okay.”
“Oh... Why?” Minako asked, her head still hurt.
“I wanted to thank you.” Yaten returned to his chair, “the princess, she came, she came to us.” Yaten had a bright smiled pasted on his face.
Minako’s eyes lighted up, “really???? That’s wonderful! I’m so happy for you!”
“Hai. It’s because of you Minako. I was able to believe...” he smiled again. “arigatou”
“Wow, you must be really happy...I don’t know what to say...”
“Say ah...”
“Huh???”
“You need to eat some food, Doc.’s orders.” Yaten held out a spoon with some kind soup on it...
“Ano...” Minako scooted back, “I don’t think I’m up for any hospital food right now.”
“Nope, not getting out of this one, you need to get well so eat.” Yaten held the spoon next to Minako’s lips.
“Even with your princess back you are still mean.” Minako pouted.
Yaten grinned.
Rei burst in to the room.
“Rei-chan! Konnichiwa!” Minako waved.
“Usagi...have you seen Usagi?” Rei asked.
“Usagi? Why would she be here? Isn’t she in school?” Yaten asked.
“The others couldn’t find her, I thought she visited you or something...oh no, they might have her.” Rei groaned.
Minako touched her henshin stick as she got up, stumbling a little, Yaten caught her.
“What are you doing Minako?” Yaten asked.
“Usagi...she needs me.” Minako murmured.
“Minako, stay, I’m sure she’s okay, you are weak right now...” Rei begin.
“No!” Minako got out of Yaten’s grip, “I have my duties.”
Yaten gasped as Rei nodded.
“Let’s go then.”
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“I thought I will be okay by myself...I thought I’ll be okay without Mamoru...but now...that rose...I....” tears streamed down from Usagi’s eyes, much to Seiya’s dismay.
“Odango...” he took her by the shoulders, “you are never alone...”
Usagi looked at Seiya, his face scrunched up as if...as if feeling her pain.
“Am I not good enough? Am I not good enough Odango??” he cried out.
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(Yaddi Yaddi Yada. Time passes. Galaxia killed Princess Fireball. The senshi faces Galaxia. That’s not much of a spoiler is it? Heehee)
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The starlights were about to get blasted to death when Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Mercury blocked the hit from them. The four senshi fell.
Healer felt her heart ripping apart. Why did they do that? Why did they do that?!?!?
“Why? For us?” She asked, kneeling down as tears fell from her eyes.
“To protect the ones that are important...” Mercury murmured.
Healer stumbled toward Venus, grasping on to her hand.
“Important to you??” Maker asked.
“Hai...” Venus smiled weakly at Healer, “Sailor Moon...and Star lights are very important to us...”
“Even if you are going to die???” Fighter asked in disbelief.
“Please, in our place, protect Usagi and the world...” Jupiter whispered.
The four inners begin to fade.
“Minako...” Healer whispered, trying to grasp Minako weightless body. Her candle...it was dying, the flame that once carried Minako’s brilliant star seed was dying. “Minako!!” Healer cried out.
Venus smiled again as her star seed came out and faded away...
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Don’t tell me, I *know* what you are going to say. “Eh...this is kind of focused on Minako and Yaten isn’t it? What happened to Seiya and Usagi??” Because I don’t want to change the storyline that much Seiya and Usagi are not going to be together while Mamoru is alive (Hint hint). Later on the story, you’ll see how it goes. I also know that it wasn’t much romance between Taiki and Ami, but that’s because I *highly* doubt either of them would ever admit they like each, agree? So I’m taking these two’s relationship slowly. The next chapter will develope all that. Here are some previews for the next one. It’s not going to take place on earth, well, not completely. And gess what’s going to happen to Mamo-chan *insert evil laughter here*. Heeheh. So till then. Stay kool, stay sweet, stay rockin’, and stay alive!