Usagi, Vampire Slayer, part 11
By Danielle
Nikita1041@aol.com

Heya people!  Sorry for the wait on this chapter, but I have been swamped
for
two weeks
now.  But hey, I can promise more for next week cause I just got on spring
break,
WAHOO!!  Anyway, I would like to thank all the people who continue to write
to me,
and I hope that you all like this chapter.

*Disclaimer*  Aww come on, you should know this one by now.  Blah Blah Blah,
I don?t
own Sailor Moon, blah blah blah, please dont sue, blah blah blah.  There I
said it.  ^_^

enjoy!
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        Usagi and Mamoru woke the next morning to the sounds of horns being
blown.
        "Uggh..........What....What time is it?"  Usagi asked, still very
much asleep.
"It is about 10 in the morning, Usagi."  Makoto called from the door of the
hut.  "I
thought you two might want to sleep in after the fight last night."
        "All right, all right, I am up.  We will be out in a few minutes,
Mako-chan."  Usagi
said, as Makoto turned to leave and Usagi climbed out of the bed. Mamoru
followed soon
after.  Usagi walked over to her bag, and pulled out a white tanktop and
dark
blue shorts.
After shooing Mamoru outside, she slipped into the clothes, and went over to
the mirror
to fix her hair.  She decided that she wanted it all up today, and so she
made her hair into
two balls on her head with streamers of hair falling from them. She then
took
the
streamers and wound each twice around a ball, and then the exess was left
partially down
in a teardrop shape.  As she finished, she stepped outside to allow Mamoru
to
change.  He
pulled out a tan colored tank top, and some black shorts, and slipped them
on.  Then he
went to the mirror and brushed his wavy black hair out.  Satisfied with his
appearance, he
rejoined Usagi outside the hut, and they went in search of Makoto.
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        They found her in the center of the village, taking stock of the
food.
        "Hey, Mako-chan!"  Usagi called.
"Hello, Makoto."  Mamoru greeted her.
"Hello you two.  I am glad you are both up, because I need to speak to you."
Makoto
said, handing the items she was counting to another girl, who immediatly
took
over.
Makoto motioned for them to follow her, and she lead them to her hut.  Once
inside,
Makoto told them to sit.  "I bet you both are wondering what this is all
about, and that is
why I called you here."
        "Yeah, why did you call us in here?"  Usagi asked.
"Well, Usagi, I have a mission for you.  You know about the crystals,
right?"
        "Yeah, I have three of them.  Why do you ask?"
"My crystal is hidden within the ruins of the Tsuki Temple.  I assume that
you have need
of it, and therefore I propose this.  If you find it, and bring it back to
me, I will give it to
you."
        "Sounds ok to me, but how do we get to these ruins?"  Usagi asked
"I will provide a guide to the ruins, and he will wait a safe distance away
to lead you back
here once you have the crystal."
        "All right, when do we go?"  Mamoru asked.
"How about one hour from now?"  Makoto asked.
        "It is alright with me, how about you, Mamoru?"  Usagi asked him.
At
his nod,
Makoto smiled and stood.
"Well then, I suppose you two had better get your gear together.  We leave
in
an hour."
Makoto said, heading out of the hut.  Usagi and Mamoru exited shortly
afterward.
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        An hour later, Mamoru and Usagi were making their way down to the
jungle floor,
their guide not far behind.  As they reached the floor, they turned and
waved
to Makoto,
then turned to follow the guide.  For a while, they traveled along the
jungle
trails, using a
machete to cut down the frequent vines and branches that obstructed the
path.
 Soon  they
were deep into the jungle, with the only sounds being that of the machete
and
the
occasional screech of a monkey, but soon all sounds stopped.  A short while
later, they
came opon the ruins.  What had been left after all the years depicted the
beauty that the
structure had once been.  With fine, decorative columns and strong
archetecture, the ruins
were truly magnificent.  At the entrance stood a statue of  Selene, goddess
of the moon,
the only whole thing that still stood.  It was here that the guide stopped
and directed them
inside, but as they turned to enter the ruins, the guide turned and  ran off
far into the
jungle.
"Damn!!  Now how are we supposed to get back to the village?"  Mamoru asked,
very
upset.
        "You forget, Mamo-chan, that I have extra senses.  I will get us
back."  Usagi
said, smiling at him.  She closed her eyes for a moment, and concentrating
breifly, tuned
into her vampire powers.  Where her blond hair and blue eyes had once been,
now stood
silver hair with a single blue streak mixed into it, and icy silver-blue
eyes.  Her entire
appearance took on an exotic ferocity.  "Ready to go?"  She asked, her voice
lowered
slightly.
"Yeah, lets go."  Mamoru said, getting a flash light from out of his
backpack.  With Usagi
leading the way, the two made their way into the ruins.  They walked through
what
seemed to be two gateways, and then entered the main building.  Mamoru
switched on his
flashlight as they entered the dark edifice, looking fixedly at the walls.
Every inch of the
walls was covered in beautiful pictures and lovely writing.  Usagi, not
needing a flashlight,
went up to a section of the wall and began reading aloud.
        "And the goddess most high will carry her beloved up into the
heavens
with her,
and he shall be known as her consort.  For every year that they live in
peace, so shall we,
but if they be disturbed or separated, may she show mercy unto us."
"You can read that, Usako?"
        "Yeah, cant you?  This is remedial lunari, I thought everyone could
read this."
"I never was taught Lunari, so I cant read it.  What else does it say?"
        "It says, ?The goddess most high has selected her consort and will
allow him
asention in three days.  Our fate as a living people depends on this man,
may
our prayers
go with him."  Usagi moved down the wall a little bit, and began reading
again.  "We have
been lost, and I, the last one of my people have been left to bear witness
to
the death of
our nation.  For the generations to come, may you never stumble opon this
accursed place.
We will be watching you, for all who enter here are doomed."
"Does it say anything about the crystal?"
        "Hang on a minute.  Yeah, right here.  ?The eye of the goddess has
been foolishly
touched and tainted, and will be the downfall of us all.  Selene has
deserted
us, as we
deserved.  I, Hyshet, have placed the eye in its proper place at the center
of the temple as
a means of placating Selene, but deep down, I know we are lost."
        " The text is gone from this area, I cant read anymore of it."
"Lets move on,Usako.  Maybe we can find the crystal a little further down."
Mamoru and
Usagi started to walk further into the tunnel, when suddenly they came upon
an open
courtyard.  Everything was covered in lush vegitation, and bloomed in bright
colors.  In
the center of the courtyard there stood a pedistal.  Making a motion for
Mamoru to stay
still, she slowly walked over to the pedistal.  When she came upon it, she
noticed that it
was a plain, circular slab with only a cresent moon to serve as a
decoration.
 In the center
of the cresent moon were five slots, four in a circle, and one in the
middle,
about the size
of each crystal Usagi carried, and one slot was filled already.  It
contained
a circular
emerald crystal.  Getting an idea, Usagi took out the pouch she kept the
crystals in, and
poured them into her hand.  She took Rei?s ruby and placed it next to the
emerald, the
sapphire next to that, and the amber next to that, until all the slots but
the middle one were
filled.  As she placed the last crystal in place, they began to glow
brightly
as if a light was
being shone through them.    In a flash of blinding white light, a beautiful
silvery crystal
appeared in the center slot, and glowed with a light of its own.  The
crystal
held Usagi
mesmerized in its light, and her hand started to reach for the crystal
unknowingly.
"Usako!  What are you doing?  Usako!"  Mamoru called out, trying to run to
her, but
finding himself unable to.  Usagi?s hand inched closer and closer to the
silver crystal, until
finally she grabbed it from the pedistal.  With the other hand, she grabbed
the others as
well, and then fainted.  Mamoru, finally able to move, ran to her unconsious
form, and
picked her up in his arms.  ~ We need to get out of here, but since she cant
lead us out, I
guess I?m gonna have to.  Usako...hang on. ~  Mamoru set her down, and then
stood up
straight, closing his eyes.  His features began to morph into a parody of
what they had
originally been.  His Midnight black hair became midnight blue, and his eyes
went from the
normal deep blue to a disturbing golden color.  His overall physique became
stronger and
more defined as he made the change.  ~ I hoped never to become what I once
was, but
seems as if it cant be helped.  Usako......I should have told you sooner. ~
He picked her
up into his arms and began to run toward the village at an alarming speed.
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        As he approched the village, he lept up into the middle of it.  Amid
the startled
screams and scurrying villagers, he made his way toward Makoto?s hut, and
rushed inside.
"Makoto!  What the hell was that out there?!"  Mamoru screamed, startling
Makoto.
        "Come, lay her down on my bed, and we will discuss this matter
further."
"I?d rather not, if you dont mind.  I would rather have her safe with me,
than in danger
here."
        "Suit yourself.  Now, I assume you got the crystal, correct?"
"Yeah, Usako got your crystal, and another one beside."
        "Another one?!?  What color was it?"
"Silver, why?"
        "The prophesy is coming true..........Usagi is in danger........."
"What are you going on about, Makoto?  What prophesy?  What danger?"
        "She must complete her mission, for if she doesnt, we are all
doomed."  Mamoru
grabbed her by the arm, shaking her.
"What are you talking about?  Explain yourself!"
        "Usagi?s fate lies within her ability to perform her destiny.  She
must kill her
mother and take her rightful place."
"What is her rightful place?"
        "Usagi will rule where her mother once did, turning all into peace
and the death
that plagued us will die out."  Mamoru looked down at the sleeping
girl....no
woman in his
arms.  ~ She will one day rule in her mother?s place?  My Usako, how hard a
burden you
carry...... ~
"And what does her mother rule, exactly?"
        "The matriarch rules all that falls under the night, but Usagi would
rule night and
day,seeing as she is both.  She would become queen of all she could see."
"Over everything?"
        "Everything."
"Does she know this? Does she know that she will rule over all after her
mother?s death?"
        "I suspect that selene is telling her this as we speak."
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        * Usagi?s dream *
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        Usagi stood in a bright and cheery garden full of roses and irises.
She wore a
strange but beautiful white dress that clung to her figure in the right
places.  She walked
gracefully over to a bright red rose bush, and picked the largest rosebud.
Holding it up
delicatly to her nose, she inhaled the rich scent.
"Are you enjoying yourself, Usagi?"  A voice behind her said.  Startled,
Usagi spun
around, dropping the rose in the process.
        "Who.....who are you?"
"I am the goddess of the moon, you may call me Selene.  I have waited a long
time for
you, Usagi.  Come, it is time that you learned some things."  Selene led her
to a stone
bench, and preceded to tell her all that would happen.
        "So you mean that I will rule over all of earth?"
"Yes, you will.  You will bring about the era of peace that earth desperatly
needs, and only
you can do it."
        "But why me?  I am just an ordinary girl, with a few extra skills,
how can I
possibly manage to rule earth?"
"My crystal will aid you in your task.  My child, you will know when the
time
arrives,
have faith."
        "Selene, can I ask you something?"
"Yes, child, you may ask me anything."
        "Can you tell me what Mamoru truly is?  I feel as if I only know
part
of his story,
and I need to know the rest."

"That, my child, is something only he can answer for you.  I am sorry that I
cannot."
        "I understand, Selene.  Thankyou."  Selene smiled at Usagi, and
taking her hands
in her own, whispered to her: "I think you should wake up now."
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        Usagi slowly woke up, still cradled in Mamoru?s arms.  She moved
slightly,
causing him to look down at her.
"How are you feeling, Usako?"
        "Better, thank you.  Where are we?"
"Our hut at the village."
        "Oh, ok.  Mamoru, can I ask you something?"
"Of course, Usako.  What is it?"
        "What are you?"  Mamoru looked at her wide eyed.  He sighed, and
took
a deep
breath.
"Well, I......................"
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Danielle