Summary: Two Senshi traverse through life's ups and downs. Will they find their way? AU.Thanks to Transmissions From The Moon Tumblr Page for the prompts! I own nothing except the expansion on the characters. Any coincidence is purely that. (Not Usagi/Mamoru based).
I originally wrote these in numerical order. However, I am adding the chapters out of numerical order, as they relate to the overall story.
Please enjoy. Let me know what you think!
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Nowhere - 459 Words - Tumblr Prompt #12.
"Where do you think you're going young lady?" Ikuko asked, as Usagi was just about to leave from her bedroom window.
It was midnight. To Ikuko, Usagi was dressed in her rabbit pj set: long sleeve shirt, pants, and socks. Her school shoes were on her feet. The Silver Crystal had disguised Usagi to her family when she was Sailor Moon in the house.
"Mom! Um…." Usagi was absolutely floored in surprise. And downright caught. There was no way to get out of this.
"Get back in that window, this instant." A tired, and disturbed looking Ikuko ordered.
Usagi did as she was asked, but was also just barely distracted by her beeping communicator that would have given her more location details had she raced towards danger.
"Give it to me."
"What?"
"Give it to me. Now. That cell phone thing."
Usagi was reluctant, but the look in her mother's eyes told her not to try her patience.
Usagi handed her communicator over, and Ikuko flipped it over, switching it off completely.
"You are grounded for a week for attempting to sneak out. You will get this back then."
"But-"
"Usagi, you are on very thin ice right now, don't make it two weeks. Now, why in the world are you sneaking out at midnight, on a school night no less? I'm disappointed and quite frankly surprised. Was this why you were doing so poorly when you were fourteen?"
'No, Mom, I-"
"You were sneaking out at all hours of the night? What to see your friends? Do you have any idea how dangerous it is out there?! For a teenager no less? By yourself? No, you know what? I've changed my mind. You're grounded for two weeks. Home, school, and back. No friends, no arcade."
"Mom, please I-"
"I don't want to hear it tonight, Usagi. We, and your father, will have a very long discussion about this tomorrow after school. You can be sure of that."
"Yes Ma'am."
"Now go back to sleep. You have to be up for school in a few hours." Ikuko left, the communicator firmly in her pocket.
Usagi, as Sailor Moon flopped on her bed. Technically she could still leave, but she didn't trust that her mother wouldn't check in on her now.
Rei was going to kill her.
She concentrated, using the Silver Crystal. "Guys, I can't make it. I got caught by my mother. She's refusing to let me out of the house...There's no way I can help tonight….I'm sorry. Be safe. You've got this."
She hoped, but knew Makoto would be able to keep everyone safe. She always could. If she ever needed backup, Haruka would be right there with her.
For tonight, Usagi was going nowhere.
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Chapter 2: Silly - Prompt 13
Silly - 1714 Words - Tumblr Prompt #13
Makoto was up late. It was Friday night. It was Usagi's last night of being grounded. They had already made plans Sunday. Usagi didn't want to seem desperate to her parents. Her dad was furious at finding out she attempted to sneak out in the middle of the night.
Usagi had "admitted" it was to see her friends once her father accused her of sneaking out to see Mamoru. Makoto all out knew Usagi would probably never see the light of day again if Usagi wasn't able to persuade him otherwise.
She was surprised to hear her communicator go off.
"Hey."
"Usagi? What are you-" Makoto was very surprised to see Usagi's face.
"My mom caved and gave this back to me a day early. My Dad is away on business, but I'm still not allowed out tonight."
"Missed you too, Usagi." Makoto chuckled.
"Very funny. So, want to come over?"
"Are you trying to get yourself grounded for a month? It's not your fault, but it's hard enough not fighting with you against youmas."
"Fair enough. And no. But because Dad isn't home to reinforce me being grounded, and Mom gave my communicator back…"
"You think she'll allow me to come over?"
"Uh-huh."
"Usagi, I think you're pushing it. It can wait until tomorrow; Sunday even."
"Didn't you ever want to something daring?"
"Wait wait wait...Are you being rebellious?! Besides, I do daring everyday, when I'm Jupiter."
Makoto was rather fascinated at this side of Usagi, having never pegged her for a rebel.
A few moments passed.
"Touche." Usagi conceded.
"You didn't answer my question, Usagi." Makoto reminded her, absolutely serious.
She saw Usagi hesitate, in consideration of her wants. That was the Usagi she knew more often than not.
"Yes. Tonight anyway."
Color Makoto surprised.
"Why tonight?"
"I don't know….I've just been cooped up. My Mom has me stuck home tomorrow for chores and food shopping...Sunday is too far away."
"You really want me to come over that badly?"
"Please?" Makoto saw her big blue eyes, pleading.
"What's your cover story?" Makoto smiled internally. She wasn't phased.
"What?" Usagi hadn't thought of that.
"Your cover story. I doubt I'll be in and out in five minutes Usagi. You need a cover story." Makoto leaned against the kitchen counter. She wanted to see Usagi, but she wasn't about to let her be grounded for longer than she had been.
She saw Usagi sigh. "I'll think of one. I'll probably have it by the time you get here."
"Save yourself the trouble, think of one now."
Silence.
"Well?"
"You're not going to help me?"
"Nope."
Usagi sighed. A few moments more, and Makoto heard Usagi groan.
"I can't think of one...I don't know...Just that you needed to come over, you had something important to tell me."
"I don't like it...But, it'll have to do for now. But if we get caught, I had only been there for less than five minutes. I'd actually like to see you help us in battle at some point next week."
"Deal."
"You owe me. Big time."
"I am forever in your debt."
"Uh-huh. Sure you are. Look, it's 10:30, I assume you want me over now?"
"Actually, give it another hour to be safe. Mom tends to go to bed a little later on Friday and Saturdays."
Makoto shook her head. "See you at your window."
"You're the best!" Usagi said, hanging up.
11:30pm came, and Makoto found herself lightly rapping on Usagi's window. Happily, Luna had been with Artemis and Mina that night. She also wasn't happy that Usagi had been caught, but realized it wasn't her fault and was grateful for Usagi keeping her identity secret.
"Hey, come on in." Usagi whispered as she opened her window, allowing Makoto in.
Makoto had no idea why she was encouraging Usagi's unusual behavior - having brought sweets with her.
Perhaps her own mini rebellious side finally found the spark, potentially awakening the dormant "I do what I want" side of Makoto.
Makoto quickly shook her head. She's worked too damn hard to get where she is today to go that far backwards.
"You do realize, you're dead meat when you get caught, right?"
"If, I get caught, Makoto. If." A mischievous smile graced Usagi's face.
'We're in a boat load of trouble if this streak continues any longer than tonight...But damn this side is *very* interesting...I'll have to ask Pluto if there's some alternate reality where I can see how this would play out if Usagi continues as the Rebel…' Makoto thought, an unintentional smile graced her own face.
"What?" Usagi asked.
"Huh? Oh nothing. Just thinking."
"Of?"
"Of...How you'll pay me back for coming over…"
Usagi looked almost deflated, until she noticed the smile and brief sarcasm in Makoto's' words, betraying any seriousness Usagi thought she had.
"Mean."
"Not mean."
"Fine."
Makoto rolled her eyes, and lightly tossed a pillow at Usagi, who yelped briefly, quickly covering her mouth as to not disturb her mother.
"Shh!" Makoto admonished, a look of shock, and for them both to freeze written on her face...Along with a smile with throwing the pillow.
"You were the one who threw the pillow at me." Usagi whispered harshly.
Makoto chuckled.
Usagi glared, but shook her head. They hadn't been caught.
"So, what did you have planned?" Makoto asked.
"Movie night?"
Makoto yawned. Okay, but just one, then I'm going back home. I'm tired...And I'll see you on Sunday. What are we watching anyway?"
"Ever After." Usagi replied, as she sat against the pillows and headboard on her bed, leaving enough room for Makoto.
'Damnit! She knows me too well.'
The one movie Makoto would always watch when it was on TV, even though she owed it.
"Fine." Makoto relented, sitting up next to Usagi.
They had both made it halfway through the movie. Usagi had dozed off first, even though Makoto was the more tired of the two. Makoto dozed off too at some point, having missed a minor piece of the movie.
Makoto was barely awake by the time the movie ended. Usaig had been out cold for the last 15 minutes on her right shoulder. At some point they had drawn the comforter over them, both having forgotten to close the window enough.
Makoto carefully moved Usagi off her shoulder, and just as carefully slipped out from the covers. Except what Makoto didn't count on was Usagi's arms had managed to warp around her waist. Makoto didn't feel it at first because of the blankets until she stood up and started to walk towards the window.
She fell to the floor, bringing Usagi with her.
Both yelped in surprise.
Usagi blinked, startling awake. But she wasn't scared.
She looked in front of her, at Makoto's face bathed in the moonlight.
Usagi found herself starting to laugh hysterically. Makoto found herself laughing, along with Usagi, whose laughter became contagious.
"Shh...We're going...to get caught…" Makoto tried quiet her laughter.
Usagi was still hysterical, but calmed down enough to only giggle hysterically instead of boisterous laughter.
"Usagi..." Ikuko swung her door open with a growl, annoyed.
All giggles immediately stopped, sucked out by the older woman, the hallway light shining behind her.
"Mom. I-"
"I'm so sorry to have woken you, Mrs. Tsukino. It's my fault. I was having a really rough day...I begged Usagi to come over. I knew she was grounded-she even reminded me as much...But I just showed up; just now. She let me in. She suggested a movie to - "
Ikuko held a hand up.
"Makoto, dear. Please don't lie this late at night. I know my daughter. I've seen her go stir crazy the past two weeks. I know it was her. Admittedly, even I"m surprised at her recent display of disobedience." Ikuko gave a small knowing smile.
"Please don't keep her grounded…" Makoto asked.
Ikuko leaned against Usagi's doorframe.
"Makoto. I know you've been here for at least an hour."
Makoto took a cautious glance at Usagi, whose eyes were like saucers, attempting to comprehend the true depths of the possible consequences.
"How…?" Usagi dared ask as she somehow managed to find her voice.
Ikuko shook her head and gave a small smile. "You two were out cold by that point. I came to check on Usagi when I heard the movie after getting some water, and found the two of you. I turned off your table lamp."
"Makoto, stay the rest of the night. It's too late to go home now...Usagi, next time you want to shave one day off of your grounding - whether your Dad is home or not, just ask okay?"
"Wait, what?" Usaig asked.
"She's...she's not grounded, again...or still I suppose?" Makoto practically regretted this question as soon as it came out of her mouth.
"No."
"Why?" Usagi whispered.
'Of all the questions...That's worse than mine!' Makoto thought.
Ikuko sighed. "Because, I've never seen you work harder for what you wanted from yourself over the past few months, and even tonight. This piece of...rebellion...is normal. Even with children who are very well behaved...like you are...Like you both are."
"Now go back to sleep. It's late." Ikuko said, as she turned around to leave.
"Mom?"
"Yes?"
"Thanks. I love you."
"I love you too." Ikuko replied, smiling. She left, closing Usagi's door.
What Ikuko didn't say was, that she saw that on some level, for whatever reason still unknown to her, or the girls for that matter - they needed each other.
Both girls sighed in relief.
As Makoto stood, Usagi stopped her.
"Wati...Makoto...WHy did you cover for me like that? You said you weren't going to...Why...with, well that reason?"
Makoto shrugged. It wasn't a big deal to her. "I changed my mind."
"But...why?"
Makoto shrugged again. "Because you would have done the exact same thing for me."
"That's all there is to it?" Usagi asked, more to herself than Makoto.
"Yes. It's as easy as that." Makoto replied with a smile, shaking Usagi out of her thoughts.
With Usagi smiling in return, they got back into bed, and rewound the movie to start from the beginning.
I originally wrote these in numerical order. However, I am adding the chapters out of numerical order, as they relate to the overall story.
Please enjoy. Let me know what you think!
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Nowhere - 459 Words - Tumblr Prompt #12.
"Where do you think you're going young lady?" Ikuko asked, as Usagi was just about to leave from her bedroom window.
It was midnight. To Ikuko, Usagi was dressed in her rabbit pj set: long sleeve shirt, pants, and socks. Her school shoes were on her feet. The Silver Crystal had disguised Usagi to her family when she was Sailor Moon in the house.
"Mom! Um…." Usagi was absolutely floored in surprise. And downright caught. There was no way to get out of this.
"Get back in that window, this instant." A tired, and disturbed looking Ikuko ordered.
Usagi did as she was asked, but was also just barely distracted by her beeping communicator that would have given her more location details had she raced towards danger.
"Give it to me."
"What?"
"Give it to me. Now. That cell phone thing."
Usagi was reluctant, but the look in her mother's eyes told her not to try her patience.
Usagi handed her communicator over, and Ikuko flipped it over, switching it off completely.
"You are grounded for a week for attempting to sneak out. You will get this back then."
"But-"
"Usagi, you are on very thin ice right now, don't make it two weeks. Now, why in the world are you sneaking out at midnight, on a school night no less? I'm disappointed and quite frankly surprised. Was this why you were doing so poorly when you were fourteen?"
'No, Mom, I-"
"You were sneaking out at all hours of the night? What to see your friends? Do you have any idea how dangerous it is out there?! For a teenager no less? By yourself? No, you know what? I've changed my mind. You're grounded for two weeks. Home, school, and back. No friends, no arcade."
"Mom, please I-"
"I don't want to hear it tonight, Usagi. We, and your father, will have a very long discussion about this tomorrow after school. You can be sure of that."
"Yes Ma'am."
"Now go back to sleep. You have to be up for school in a few hours." Ikuko left, the communicator firmly in her pocket.
Usagi, as Sailor Moon flopped on her bed. Technically she could still leave, but she didn't trust that her mother wouldn't check in on her now.
Rei was going to kill her.
She concentrated, using the Silver Crystal. "Guys, I can't make it. I got caught by my mother. She's refusing to let me out of the house...There's no way I can help tonight….I'm sorry. Be safe. You've got this."
She hoped, but knew Makoto would be able to keep everyone safe. She always could. If she ever needed backup, Haruka would be right there with her.
For tonight, Usagi was going nowhere.
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Chapter 2: Silly - Prompt 13
Silly - 1714 Words - Tumblr Prompt #13
Makoto was up late. It was Friday night. It was Usagi's last night of being grounded. They had already made plans Sunday. Usagi didn't want to seem desperate to her parents. Her dad was furious at finding out she attempted to sneak out in the middle of the night.
Usagi had "admitted" it was to see her friends once her father accused her of sneaking out to see Mamoru. Makoto all out knew Usagi would probably never see the light of day again if Usagi wasn't able to persuade him otherwise.
She was surprised to hear her communicator go off.
"Hey."
"Usagi? What are you-" Makoto was very surprised to see Usagi's face.
"My mom caved and gave this back to me a day early. My Dad is away on business, but I'm still not allowed out tonight."
"Missed you too, Usagi." Makoto chuckled.
"Very funny. So, want to come over?"
"Are you trying to get yourself grounded for a month? It's not your fault, but it's hard enough not fighting with you against youmas."
"Fair enough. And no. But because Dad isn't home to reinforce me being grounded, and Mom gave my communicator back…"
"You think she'll allow me to come over?"
"Uh-huh."
"Usagi, I think you're pushing it. It can wait until tomorrow; Sunday even."
"Didn't you ever want to something daring?"
"Wait wait wait...Are you being rebellious?! Besides, I do daring everyday, when I'm Jupiter."
Makoto was rather fascinated at this side of Usagi, having never pegged her for a rebel.
A few moments passed.
"Touche." Usagi conceded.
"You didn't answer my question, Usagi." Makoto reminded her, absolutely serious.
She saw Usagi hesitate, in consideration of her wants. That was the Usagi she knew more often than not.
"Yes. Tonight anyway."
Color Makoto surprised.
"Why tonight?"
"I don't know….I've just been cooped up. My Mom has me stuck home tomorrow for chores and food shopping...Sunday is too far away."
"You really want me to come over that badly?"
"Please?" Makoto saw her big blue eyes, pleading.
"What's your cover story?" Makoto smiled internally. She wasn't phased.
"What?" Usagi hadn't thought of that.
"Your cover story. I doubt I'll be in and out in five minutes Usagi. You need a cover story." Makoto leaned against the kitchen counter. She wanted to see Usagi, but she wasn't about to let her be grounded for longer than she had been.
She saw Usagi sigh. "I'll think of one. I'll probably have it by the time you get here."
"Save yourself the trouble, think of one now."
Silence.
"Well?"
"You're not going to help me?"
"Nope."
Usagi sighed. A few moments more, and Makoto heard Usagi groan.
"I can't think of one...I don't know...Just that you needed to come over, you had something important to tell me."
"I don't like it...But, it'll have to do for now. But if we get caught, I had only been there for less than five minutes. I'd actually like to see you help us in battle at some point next week."
"Deal."
"You owe me. Big time."
"I am forever in your debt."
"Uh-huh. Sure you are. Look, it's 10:30, I assume you want me over now?"
"Actually, give it another hour to be safe. Mom tends to go to bed a little later on Friday and Saturdays."
Makoto shook her head. "See you at your window."
"You're the best!" Usagi said, hanging up.
11:30pm came, and Makoto found herself lightly rapping on Usagi's window. Happily, Luna had been with Artemis and Mina that night. She also wasn't happy that Usagi had been caught, but realized it wasn't her fault and was grateful for Usagi keeping her identity secret.
"Hey, come on in." Usagi whispered as she opened her window, allowing Makoto in.
Makoto had no idea why she was encouraging Usagi's unusual behavior - having brought sweets with her.
Perhaps her own mini rebellious side finally found the spark, potentially awakening the dormant "I do what I want" side of Makoto.
Makoto quickly shook her head. She's worked too damn hard to get where she is today to go that far backwards.
"You do realize, you're dead meat when you get caught, right?"
"If, I get caught, Makoto. If." A mischievous smile graced Usagi's face.
'We're in a boat load of trouble if this streak continues any longer than tonight...But damn this side is *very* interesting...I'll have to ask Pluto if there's some alternate reality where I can see how this would play out if Usagi continues as the Rebel…' Makoto thought, an unintentional smile graced her own face.
"What?" Usagi asked.
"Huh? Oh nothing. Just thinking."
"Of?"
"Of...How you'll pay me back for coming over…"
Usagi looked almost deflated, until she noticed the smile and brief sarcasm in Makoto's' words, betraying any seriousness Usagi thought she had.
"Mean."
"Not mean."
"Fine."
Makoto rolled her eyes, and lightly tossed a pillow at Usagi, who yelped briefly, quickly covering her mouth as to not disturb her mother.
"Shh!" Makoto admonished, a look of shock, and for them both to freeze written on her face...Along with a smile with throwing the pillow.
"You were the one who threw the pillow at me." Usagi whispered harshly.
Makoto chuckled.
Usagi glared, but shook her head. They hadn't been caught.
"So, what did you have planned?" Makoto asked.
"Movie night?"
Makoto yawned. Okay, but just one, then I'm going back home. I'm tired...And I'll see you on Sunday. What are we watching anyway?"
"Ever After." Usagi replied, as she sat against the pillows and headboard on her bed, leaving enough room for Makoto.
'Damnit! She knows me too well.'
The one movie Makoto would always watch when it was on TV, even though she owed it.
"Fine." Makoto relented, sitting up next to Usagi.
They had both made it halfway through the movie. Usagi had dozed off first, even though Makoto was the more tired of the two. Makoto dozed off too at some point, having missed a minor piece of the movie.
Makoto was barely awake by the time the movie ended. Usaig had been out cold for the last 15 minutes on her right shoulder. At some point they had drawn the comforter over them, both having forgotten to close the window enough.
Makoto carefully moved Usagi off her shoulder, and just as carefully slipped out from the covers. Except what Makoto didn't count on was Usagi's arms had managed to warp around her waist. Makoto didn't feel it at first because of the blankets until she stood up and started to walk towards the window.
She fell to the floor, bringing Usagi with her.
Both yelped in surprise.
Usagi blinked, startling awake. But she wasn't scared.
She looked in front of her, at Makoto's face bathed in the moonlight.
Usagi found herself starting to laugh hysterically. Makoto found herself laughing, along with Usagi, whose laughter became contagious.
"Shh...We're going...to get caught…" Makoto tried quiet her laughter.
Usagi was still hysterical, but calmed down enough to only giggle hysterically instead of boisterous laughter.
"Usagi..." Ikuko swung her door open with a growl, annoyed.
All giggles immediately stopped, sucked out by the older woman, the hallway light shining behind her.
"Mom. I-"
"I'm so sorry to have woken you, Mrs. Tsukino. It's my fault. I was having a really rough day...I begged Usagi to come over. I knew she was grounded-she even reminded me as much...But I just showed up; just now. She let me in. She suggested a movie to - "
Ikuko held a hand up.
"Makoto, dear. Please don't lie this late at night. I know my daughter. I've seen her go stir crazy the past two weeks. I know it was her. Admittedly, even I"m surprised at her recent display of disobedience." Ikuko gave a small knowing smile.
"Please don't keep her grounded…" Makoto asked.
Ikuko leaned against Usagi's doorframe.
"Makoto. I know you've been here for at least an hour."
Makoto took a cautious glance at Usagi, whose eyes were like saucers, attempting to comprehend the true depths of the possible consequences.
"How…?" Usagi dared ask as she somehow managed to find her voice.
Ikuko shook her head and gave a small smile. "You two were out cold by that point. I came to check on Usagi when I heard the movie after getting some water, and found the two of you. I turned off your table lamp."
"Makoto, stay the rest of the night. It's too late to go home now...Usagi, next time you want to shave one day off of your grounding - whether your Dad is home or not, just ask okay?"
"Wait, what?" Usaig asked.
"She's...she's not grounded, again...or still I suppose?" Makoto practically regretted this question as soon as it came out of her mouth.
"No."
"Why?" Usagi whispered.
'Of all the questions...That's worse than mine!' Makoto thought.
Ikuko sighed. "Because, I've never seen you work harder for what you wanted from yourself over the past few months, and even tonight. This piece of...rebellion...is normal. Even with children who are very well behaved...like you are...Like you both are."
"Now go back to sleep. It's late." Ikuko said, as she turned around to leave.
"Mom?"
"Yes?"
"Thanks. I love you."
"I love you too." Ikuko replied, smiling. She left, closing Usagi's door.
What Ikuko didn't say was, that she saw that on some level, for whatever reason still unknown to her, or the girls for that matter - they needed each other.
Both girls sighed in relief.
As Makoto stood, Usagi stopped her.
"Wati...Makoto...WHy did you cover for me like that? You said you weren't going to...Why...with, well that reason?"
Makoto shrugged. It wasn't a big deal to her. "I changed my mind."
"But...why?"
Makoto shrugged again. "Because you would have done the exact same thing for me."
"That's all there is to it?" Usagi asked, more to herself than Makoto.
"Yes. It's as easy as that." Makoto replied with a smile, shaking Usagi out of her thoughts.
With Usagi smiling in return, they got back into bed, and rewound the movie to start from the beginning.
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