Eyes of a Child
Part 6
By Michi-chan
July 22
I had finally made up my mind and all day I worked to keen up my courage. The days have been pretty uneventful so far, but I had a feeling that things were about change. I arrived at Ami's home at about quarter after five. I knew that Kenta wouldn't be home until about six. That would give me an hour to talk to Ami alone.
I made my way form the bus stop to her front door, took a deep breath then knocked as hard as I could. I didn't give her time to answer when I started yelling through the door.
"Ami! It's me, Usagi! Open this door now, or I'll really cause some trouble!" I know that tat my voice didn't sound as threatening as I wanted to, but it did the trick. The door slowly opened and I immediately stuck my foot in it, trying to open it wider.
"Usagi, why are you here? You shouldn't be here." Ami said quietly.
"Why not? I only want to visit one of my best friends in the world." I said with a smile.
"Well I'm very busy and I would rather not deal with any disturbances right now,: she said in her sophisticated voice. I knew that she was faking it though.
"Oh, so I'm a bother now?"
"Well... no..." she hesitated. I noticed that the whole time she wouldn't face me. The inside of the room was dimly lit and from her silhouette I could see that she was dressed in a long skirt and a long-sleeved shirt. It was really hot today so that fact that she was wearing winter clothing bothered me to no end.
"Look at me Ami, please..." I know I sounded pitiful, but I couldn't help it. I know that she was suffering, I could feel it, see it in every mover, every ring in her voice. I know that she needed help.
"I can't Usagi, please, don't make me say anymore."
"What is he doing to you?" I asked. I knew that the source of all her problems had to be Kenta. She was so happy before, so full of hopes and dreams, ambitions, and not to mention a ton of brains. She was a cute girl and fun to be around, always trying new things.
"Usagi..."
"Please Ami, I can't stand around and watch you get hurt anymore. You have to say something." We stood in silence for a long time. Minutes felt like hours. She started to fidget, but I held my ground. She still hadn't fully turned around. The clock on the wall ticked and the sound of cars going up and down the street echoed in the house. Everything felt empty and strained. It was as though the walls were trying to keep a secret within itself. Suddenly the clock struck six, I had completely lost track of time. Ami panicked.
"You have to go now!" Ami said pulling pushing me out the door then closing it shut behind me. I stood on the doorstep for a while, then my own anger erupted.
"Your gonna have to stand up to him sometime!" I yelled. "I know you Ami, you never let yourself be held down before, so why are you doing it now?" I stamped my foot and cupped my hands around my mouth to project my voice at the house. "Your not a coward! You are Sailor Mercury, the prince of water and wisdom, your smarter and stronger then what you have become! It's not worth it Ami! It's not worth it!"
July 23
It's been raining all day. It started as a drizzle, then came out as a full fledged thunderstorm. Makoto go sick, which isn't surprising. She's all charged up like a battery. Rei got shocked when she touched her. We all kinda stayed home today. I think Minako's staying with Rei until she finds a new place. The day seemed as ordinary as any other day I have gone through. The time passed slowly as I tried to keep myself entertained. I think it was about seven in the evening with I got an unexpected visit from Ami. It was strange though. There was a loud pounding on my door and it caught be surprise because the weather was so bad and I had started to doze off. The knocking was frantic and it seemed to get louder with each pound. I scrambled off of the couch and shuffled to the door, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. I yawned and mumbled on my way and finally unlocked the latch and opened the door. I peered out and to my surprise I saw Ami. She all but barreled me over as she pushed her way into my apartment. Confused and a little stunned I quickly closed the door and locked it. As usual, since she married Kenta, she was a mess. Her clothing and her hair were all dishelved and she was soaked to the bone. Why had she been running through the rain?
"Ami what the-" before I could even finish she had turned and ran right into me, crying. I held her, still confused, but I knew in my heart that now was not the time to be asking questions. I patted her back as the hot tears ran down her cheeks onto my shoulder. Finally after a while her cries subsided.
"Oh Usagi, you.... I finally..." she breathed between gasps for air.
"It's ok Ami, just take a deep breath, I'm here."
"I couldn't.... what you said.... It wouldn't...." Once again, Ami was refusing to look at me. Finally I pushed her about arms lengths away and in the light saw the full extent of Kenta's hand. Black and Blue around her neck, a bruised cheek, and a black eye. A trail of dried blood stuck to the side of her lip and a band-aid was stuck to her forehead. I concealed my reacion as best as I could, but she still saw it. Her eyes fell and she seemed to shrink before my eyes.
"Now," I said after recollecting myself. "Lets get you all cleaned up first. You'll feel much better afterwards, trust me." My role was to stay positive. I had a mission and I aimed to complete it no matter what. I noticed that Ami's self confidence was shot and she was more shy then she ever was before. She flinched when I touched her and would never look me straight in the face.
I drew up a hot bath for her using a special rose bubble bath that Mamoru got me for Christmas. I scrubbed her back, but I didn't comment on the more black and blue marks that I had discovered. Questions ran through my mind. Why did she let it go on for so long? What was the point? I left her to rinse off and I grabbed some cloths out of my closet. Once she was dressed I sat her down in front of my vanity which, on my part, was a mistake. She refused to look at herself in the mirror. I ran a brush through her washed hair until the dullness and misery was gone and the only thing left was a healthy blue shine.
"Usagi-chan, I-" she started to say, but I cut her off.
"No Ami-chan. Tonight you rest. You can even sleep in my bed. To need to relax and in the morning I'll call Makoto, Minako, and Rei, and we will all help you through this. The hard part is over Ami," I said and put my arms around her shoulders. She flinched slightly but then relaxed. I knew that she felt safe with me and I knew that I would never let anything bad happen to her again.
July 24
It was early this morning when I herd a pounding on my door. It startled me so badly that I had fell off the couch. My first thought was that it might be Kenta so I quickly checked on Ami, who only stirred from the continuos noise, and then dashed over to door. I set the chain lock and then opened the door.
"What?" I asked in a snappish, ignorant tone.
"Don't 'what' me Usagi! Open this door! Don't you use that peephole of yours?" It was Rei. I giggled and so did Minako and Makoto from behind her.
"I brought snacks if that helps," Makoto said holding up a bag of her homemade goodies. That immediately grabbed my attention and I quickly undid the lock and let them in. They piled into my small apartment and took their seats on the couch and the floor while I straitened up my mess of blankets and pillows.
"Ami still sleep?" Minako asked, glancing at my closed door. I nodded and summed up what happened last night.
"I knew it was serious when you called past midnight telling us to be here first thing in the morning," said Makoto.
"I'm glad she finally left that bastard," Rei huffed.
"Yeah and we're here. We'll protect her. That's what the sailor pretty suited solders do. We're a team!" Minako said with a giggle. I couldn't help but smile. My friends meant so much to me, and I knew that they meant a lot to Ami. In the mists of our laughing and joking we didn't hear Ami creep out of my room. I caught sight of her in the corner of my eye and invited her over. She was hesitant at first, but with the promise of Makoto's fruit sandwiches Ami sat down beside me. She was quiet, like a child while she ate. Scared and confused she nibbled on her food. Her eye darted from side to side, wondering, looking. She was like a baby. She had the eyes of a child, eyes that would find it hard to trust again.
"Ami, Ami! You gotta come see the new place I got picked out," Minako said after explaining the fire at her apartment. "It's this super cool one room loft apartment. It's got a super view and plenty of space. All the way on the top floor. Artemis isn't that fond of it though."
"Since when has he been afraid of heights?" Rei asked slyly. We laughed and Ami cracked a smile. The whole morning we worked on getting the old Ami back. I have to admit that it was harder than I thought it would be. It was like teaching an American Japanese. She had to learn how to smile, laugh, and even speak freely.
"My profits have been totally down, and at this rate we'll have to close the shrine," Rei said once.
"I... I'd be happy to help out... If I could Rei," Ami whispered. She blushed deep red when we all looked at her in shock. I recovered first.
"We too! We'll be good free work!" I chimed.
"It'll save you some money," Makoto said. Rei thanked us and Ami's smile lite up the room. It was like old times, but they felt new. Then there was another knock on the door. Ami, giggling got up.
"I'll get it for you Usagi, You said Mamoru was suppose to be coming in today right?"
"Yeah," I said and turned to Minako. "He's passing through Tokyo. He'll be here for about a day or too." Minako gave me a coy look and my face flamed.
With a glass of orange juice in her hand Ami swished over to the door, unlocked it, then opened it. All I herd was the sound of the glass breaking on the wooden floor. I turned my head so quickly I was afraid that it would come off. Ami was backed up against the wall and a hunched, dirty-looking man loomed over her. Makoto was the first to react and rushed over to Ami, snatching up her hand and shoving her behind her back to rest of us, who were now on foot. It was Kenta, and he reeked of liquor and cigarette smoke. A thick beard covered his chin, indicating that he probably didn't shave, and his clothing was all wrinkled, so be probably slept in them.
"What the hell is this?" Kenta demanded Ami to answer, glaring past Makoto.
"Take a hike Kenta!" Makoto yelled, balling up her fists. Ami started shaking. I couldn't see here eyes. I took her hand in mine and when she looked back at me with her scared child eyes I smiled. A moment of bewilderment passed over her face and then she smiled too.
"The jig's up Kenta. I've seen the bruise and we won't let you take Ami back," I said. He snarled measuring us up, as though he were going to attack any moment. Rei and Minako took a step forward.
"Ami's my wife and I'll do with her what I want!"
"Like hell you will!" Rei yelled.
"We're not gonna stand back and watch you mistreat our best friend." Minako hissed at him. "Wife or not."
"Ami get over here!" he yelled. Ami jumped. "NOW!" His face started to turn red with anger and embarrassment.
"She's not a dog, you Bastard." Makoto snapped.
"Shut your mouth girly. You better learn your place." he hissed. Makoto's eye glittered.
"And what would that be?"
"Underneath a man you worthless bitch."
"That's it!" Makoto said and took her advance, but Rei grabbed her shoulders.
"Stop Makoto! Your better than that!" Makoto paused. Makoto growled and Kenta sneered. He staggered towards Ami and she took her hand from mine.
"Ami-" I started, but her sad smile cut me off.
"Come here Ami." he hissed.
"Kenta...." Ami took a deep breath. "Kenta, you said... when we married, that you would take care of me."
"And I am! You live in a nice house, you have cloths, you have food dammit!"
"No, not that kind-"
"What the Fuck is your problem! You get around these manless bitches and you start talking shit!"
"Kenta I don't want you to hit me any more!" Ami cried. Minako started to say something, but I took my hand and put it over her mouth. This was something Ami had to do for herself.
"Your pissing me off," he hissed, coming closer. Ami stood her ground, her head held high.
"I gave up everything for you, my schooling, my friends, my family, because I thought you would be worth it."
"Well la-de-da for you Ami. Don't start spurting shit now. I sure as hell didn't hear you complain our wedding night."
"I don't mean that! I didn't like that!" Ami's face turned red. He snickered and swayed on his feet. "You keep me away from everyone! I... I don't want to be with you anymore!"
"What?" he seemed stunned.
"I said I don't want to be with you any more Kenta. I've had it! I'm through!" Tears started falling down her cheeks. "I don't want to have to go to the doctor and lie, I don't want to have to stay away from my friends, I'm tired of hiding, and I'm tired of being scared. I'm... I'm stronger than that." My grin was wide and I felt over joyed but that was soon replaced by fear as Kenta snapped and lurched towards her. He took hold of her wrists and started to twist them in the opposite direction. We were quick to react to this, but Ami, to my surprise, was quicker. Sh moved her elbows in and stepped up, hitting his sensitive are with her knee. Once he freed her wrists she proceeded to slip her leg behind his and knock them out from under, him, sending him backwards. He fell hard and hit his head on the corner of my table. Once he hit the ground he didn't get back up. He didn't move.
"Whoa Ami," I said, stunned.
"Is he dead?" Minako asked. Ami was still and looked at her hands.
"Nice moves," Makoto said and hugged her. Ami relaxed and smiled.
"You taught me that once, remember?" Makoto nodded.
"I guess I'll call the cops." I said and moved to the kitchen to the phone.
"Yeah, the sooner this filth is out of here the better.
September 3
It's been about a month Since the Kenta incident. The divorce was filed and completed as of today and we all took it as a day of celebration. Kenta was still doing time in jail, as far as I knew, but I had a feeling that he would never show his face around here again. Ami moved out of Minako's place and has a nice little apartment near Tokyo University where she had picked up her studies again. She was already lined up for an internship at the local hospital. Her wounds were finally starting to fade, but I knew that the emotional scars would never fade. But knowing Ami, she would learn from this, and become stronger.
"A toast!" Minako said after her forth drink.
"No more toasting for you Minako-chan," Rei said, taking the glass. Minako frowned. We laughed. The restaurant was nice and the sake tasted good. Everything seemed right with the world.
"So how's it feel to be a free woman?" Makoto asked. Ami giggled and poured her sake.
"I like it. Everything is perfect." She paused. "You guys... I just want to say... Thank you so very much. For everything you did."
"Wha?" I asked.
"Well I mean," she smiled. "If you guys weren't there for me... I don't know what might have happened."
"Hey, it's no problem Ami-chan," Minako said, sneaking in a swig of sake behind Rei's back. "We're your friends, and you're a senshi. We stick together! Turkey's of a feather sqwak together."
"Um, that's 'birds of a feather flock together'." Ami corrected, giggling.
"That's what I said." Minako paused. "What'd I say?" He laughed. Everything was the way it should.
There was no doubt in my mind that Ami, as well as Minako, Makoto, and Rei, would find the perfect guy, and be blessed with love. I know the day will finally come where their dreams will all come true, and I'll help them. I would forever look out for my friend. We were strong alone, but together we were stronger. Ami's healing process would take a while, I knew, but soon she would be a newer, improved version. She is no longer innocent, but that can work to her benefit. For she has truly seen the world through the eyes of a girl, but now she can look out with the eyes of a woman.
THE END
— what did you think? I hoped you like it. I had fun writing from Usagi's point of view, but I probably won't do it often. On a more serious note, If you know anyone in the situation Ami was in, be it man or woman, you need to notify the proper authorities. It was a little hard writing about this. My experiences with domestic violence within the home was small, but it still effect me. The next story I write won't be this down, I promise. OK! Tootles for now! Keep Reading Keep writing!
Part 6
By Michi-chan
July 22
I had finally made up my mind and all day I worked to keen up my courage. The days have been pretty uneventful so far, but I had a feeling that things were about change. I arrived at Ami's home at about quarter after five. I knew that Kenta wouldn't be home until about six. That would give me an hour to talk to Ami alone.
I made my way form the bus stop to her front door, took a deep breath then knocked as hard as I could. I didn't give her time to answer when I started yelling through the door.
"Ami! It's me, Usagi! Open this door now, or I'll really cause some trouble!" I know that tat my voice didn't sound as threatening as I wanted to, but it did the trick. The door slowly opened and I immediately stuck my foot in it, trying to open it wider.
"Usagi, why are you here? You shouldn't be here." Ami said quietly.
"Why not? I only want to visit one of my best friends in the world." I said with a smile.
"Well I'm very busy and I would rather not deal with any disturbances right now,: she said in her sophisticated voice. I knew that she was faking it though.
"Oh, so I'm a bother now?"
"Well... no..." she hesitated. I noticed that the whole time she wouldn't face me. The inside of the room was dimly lit and from her silhouette I could see that she was dressed in a long skirt and a long-sleeved shirt. It was really hot today so that fact that she was wearing winter clothing bothered me to no end.
"Look at me Ami, please..." I know I sounded pitiful, but I couldn't help it. I know that she was suffering, I could feel it, see it in every mover, every ring in her voice. I know that she needed help.
"I can't Usagi, please, don't make me say anymore."
"What is he doing to you?" I asked. I knew that the source of all her problems had to be Kenta. She was so happy before, so full of hopes and dreams, ambitions, and not to mention a ton of brains. She was a cute girl and fun to be around, always trying new things.
"Usagi..."
"Please Ami, I can't stand around and watch you get hurt anymore. You have to say something." We stood in silence for a long time. Minutes felt like hours. She started to fidget, but I held my ground. She still hadn't fully turned around. The clock on the wall ticked and the sound of cars going up and down the street echoed in the house. Everything felt empty and strained. It was as though the walls were trying to keep a secret within itself. Suddenly the clock struck six, I had completely lost track of time. Ami panicked.
"You have to go now!" Ami said pulling pushing me out the door then closing it shut behind me. I stood on the doorstep for a while, then my own anger erupted.
"Your gonna have to stand up to him sometime!" I yelled. "I know you Ami, you never let yourself be held down before, so why are you doing it now?" I stamped my foot and cupped my hands around my mouth to project my voice at the house. "Your not a coward! You are Sailor Mercury, the prince of water and wisdom, your smarter and stronger then what you have become! It's not worth it Ami! It's not worth it!"
July 23
It's been raining all day. It started as a drizzle, then came out as a full fledged thunderstorm. Makoto go sick, which isn't surprising. She's all charged up like a battery. Rei got shocked when she touched her. We all kinda stayed home today. I think Minako's staying with Rei until she finds a new place. The day seemed as ordinary as any other day I have gone through. The time passed slowly as I tried to keep myself entertained. I think it was about seven in the evening with I got an unexpected visit from Ami. It was strange though. There was a loud pounding on my door and it caught be surprise because the weather was so bad and I had started to doze off. The knocking was frantic and it seemed to get louder with each pound. I scrambled off of the couch and shuffled to the door, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. I yawned and mumbled on my way and finally unlocked the latch and opened the door. I peered out and to my surprise I saw Ami. She all but barreled me over as she pushed her way into my apartment. Confused and a little stunned I quickly closed the door and locked it. As usual, since she married Kenta, she was a mess. Her clothing and her hair were all dishelved and she was soaked to the bone. Why had she been running through the rain?
"Ami what the-" before I could even finish she had turned and ran right into me, crying. I held her, still confused, but I knew in my heart that now was not the time to be asking questions. I patted her back as the hot tears ran down her cheeks onto my shoulder. Finally after a while her cries subsided.
"Oh Usagi, you.... I finally..." she breathed between gasps for air.
"It's ok Ami, just take a deep breath, I'm here."
"I couldn't.... what you said.... It wouldn't...." Once again, Ami was refusing to look at me. Finally I pushed her about arms lengths away and in the light saw the full extent of Kenta's hand. Black and Blue around her neck, a bruised cheek, and a black eye. A trail of dried blood stuck to the side of her lip and a band-aid was stuck to her forehead. I concealed my reacion as best as I could, but she still saw it. Her eyes fell and she seemed to shrink before my eyes.
"Now," I said after recollecting myself. "Lets get you all cleaned up first. You'll feel much better afterwards, trust me." My role was to stay positive. I had a mission and I aimed to complete it no matter what. I noticed that Ami's self confidence was shot and she was more shy then she ever was before. She flinched when I touched her and would never look me straight in the face.
I drew up a hot bath for her using a special rose bubble bath that Mamoru got me for Christmas. I scrubbed her back, but I didn't comment on the more black and blue marks that I had discovered. Questions ran through my mind. Why did she let it go on for so long? What was the point? I left her to rinse off and I grabbed some cloths out of my closet. Once she was dressed I sat her down in front of my vanity which, on my part, was a mistake. She refused to look at herself in the mirror. I ran a brush through her washed hair until the dullness and misery was gone and the only thing left was a healthy blue shine.
"Usagi-chan, I-" she started to say, but I cut her off.
"No Ami-chan. Tonight you rest. You can even sleep in my bed. To need to relax and in the morning I'll call Makoto, Minako, and Rei, and we will all help you through this. The hard part is over Ami," I said and put my arms around her shoulders. She flinched slightly but then relaxed. I knew that she felt safe with me and I knew that I would never let anything bad happen to her again.
July 24
It was early this morning when I herd a pounding on my door. It startled me so badly that I had fell off the couch. My first thought was that it might be Kenta so I quickly checked on Ami, who only stirred from the continuos noise, and then dashed over to door. I set the chain lock and then opened the door.
"What?" I asked in a snappish, ignorant tone.
"Don't 'what' me Usagi! Open this door! Don't you use that peephole of yours?" It was Rei. I giggled and so did Minako and Makoto from behind her.
"I brought snacks if that helps," Makoto said holding up a bag of her homemade goodies. That immediately grabbed my attention and I quickly undid the lock and let them in. They piled into my small apartment and took their seats on the couch and the floor while I straitened up my mess of blankets and pillows.
"Ami still sleep?" Minako asked, glancing at my closed door. I nodded and summed up what happened last night.
"I knew it was serious when you called past midnight telling us to be here first thing in the morning," said Makoto.
"I'm glad she finally left that bastard," Rei huffed.
"Yeah and we're here. We'll protect her. That's what the sailor pretty suited solders do. We're a team!" Minako said with a giggle. I couldn't help but smile. My friends meant so much to me, and I knew that they meant a lot to Ami. In the mists of our laughing and joking we didn't hear Ami creep out of my room. I caught sight of her in the corner of my eye and invited her over. She was hesitant at first, but with the promise of Makoto's fruit sandwiches Ami sat down beside me. She was quiet, like a child while she ate. Scared and confused she nibbled on her food. Her eye darted from side to side, wondering, looking. She was like a baby. She had the eyes of a child, eyes that would find it hard to trust again.
"Ami, Ami! You gotta come see the new place I got picked out," Minako said after explaining the fire at her apartment. "It's this super cool one room loft apartment. It's got a super view and plenty of space. All the way on the top floor. Artemis isn't that fond of it though."
"Since when has he been afraid of heights?" Rei asked slyly. We laughed and Ami cracked a smile. The whole morning we worked on getting the old Ami back. I have to admit that it was harder than I thought it would be. It was like teaching an American Japanese. She had to learn how to smile, laugh, and even speak freely.
"My profits have been totally down, and at this rate we'll have to close the shrine," Rei said once.
"I... I'd be happy to help out... If I could Rei," Ami whispered. She blushed deep red when we all looked at her in shock. I recovered first.
"We too! We'll be good free work!" I chimed.
"It'll save you some money," Makoto said. Rei thanked us and Ami's smile lite up the room. It was like old times, but they felt new. Then there was another knock on the door. Ami, giggling got up.
"I'll get it for you Usagi, You said Mamoru was suppose to be coming in today right?"
"Yeah," I said and turned to Minako. "He's passing through Tokyo. He'll be here for about a day or too." Minako gave me a coy look and my face flamed.
With a glass of orange juice in her hand Ami swished over to the door, unlocked it, then opened it. All I herd was the sound of the glass breaking on the wooden floor. I turned my head so quickly I was afraid that it would come off. Ami was backed up against the wall and a hunched, dirty-looking man loomed over her. Makoto was the first to react and rushed over to Ami, snatching up her hand and shoving her behind her back to rest of us, who were now on foot. It was Kenta, and he reeked of liquor and cigarette smoke. A thick beard covered his chin, indicating that he probably didn't shave, and his clothing was all wrinkled, so be probably slept in them.
"What the hell is this?" Kenta demanded Ami to answer, glaring past Makoto.
"Take a hike Kenta!" Makoto yelled, balling up her fists. Ami started shaking. I couldn't see here eyes. I took her hand in mine and when she looked back at me with her scared child eyes I smiled. A moment of bewilderment passed over her face and then she smiled too.
"The jig's up Kenta. I've seen the bruise and we won't let you take Ami back," I said. He snarled measuring us up, as though he were going to attack any moment. Rei and Minako took a step forward.
"Ami's my wife and I'll do with her what I want!"
"Like hell you will!" Rei yelled.
"We're not gonna stand back and watch you mistreat our best friend." Minako hissed at him. "Wife or not."
"Ami get over here!" he yelled. Ami jumped. "NOW!" His face started to turn red with anger and embarrassment.
"She's not a dog, you Bastard." Makoto snapped.
"Shut your mouth girly. You better learn your place." he hissed. Makoto's eye glittered.
"And what would that be?"
"Underneath a man you worthless bitch."
"That's it!" Makoto said and took her advance, but Rei grabbed her shoulders.
"Stop Makoto! Your better than that!" Makoto paused. Makoto growled and Kenta sneered. He staggered towards Ami and she took her hand from mine.
"Ami-" I started, but her sad smile cut me off.
"Come here Ami." he hissed.
"Kenta...." Ami took a deep breath. "Kenta, you said... when we married, that you would take care of me."
"And I am! You live in a nice house, you have cloths, you have food dammit!"
"No, not that kind-"
"What the Fuck is your problem! You get around these manless bitches and you start talking shit!"
"Kenta I don't want you to hit me any more!" Ami cried. Minako started to say something, but I took my hand and put it over her mouth. This was something Ami had to do for herself.
"Your pissing me off," he hissed, coming closer. Ami stood her ground, her head held high.
"I gave up everything for you, my schooling, my friends, my family, because I thought you would be worth it."
"Well la-de-da for you Ami. Don't start spurting shit now. I sure as hell didn't hear you complain our wedding night."
"I don't mean that! I didn't like that!" Ami's face turned red. He snickered and swayed on his feet. "You keep me away from everyone! I... I don't want to be with you anymore!"
"What?" he seemed stunned.
"I said I don't want to be with you any more Kenta. I've had it! I'm through!" Tears started falling down her cheeks. "I don't want to have to go to the doctor and lie, I don't want to have to stay away from my friends, I'm tired of hiding, and I'm tired of being scared. I'm... I'm stronger than that." My grin was wide and I felt over joyed but that was soon replaced by fear as Kenta snapped and lurched towards her. He took hold of her wrists and started to twist them in the opposite direction. We were quick to react to this, but Ami, to my surprise, was quicker. Sh moved her elbows in and stepped up, hitting his sensitive are with her knee. Once he freed her wrists she proceeded to slip her leg behind his and knock them out from under, him, sending him backwards. He fell hard and hit his head on the corner of my table. Once he hit the ground he didn't get back up. He didn't move.
"Whoa Ami," I said, stunned.
"Is he dead?" Minako asked. Ami was still and looked at her hands.
"Nice moves," Makoto said and hugged her. Ami relaxed and smiled.
"You taught me that once, remember?" Makoto nodded.
"I guess I'll call the cops." I said and moved to the kitchen to the phone.
"Yeah, the sooner this filth is out of here the better.
September 3
It's been about a month Since the Kenta incident. The divorce was filed and completed as of today and we all took it as a day of celebration. Kenta was still doing time in jail, as far as I knew, but I had a feeling that he would never show his face around here again. Ami moved out of Minako's place and has a nice little apartment near Tokyo University where she had picked up her studies again. She was already lined up for an internship at the local hospital. Her wounds were finally starting to fade, but I knew that the emotional scars would never fade. But knowing Ami, she would learn from this, and become stronger.
"A toast!" Minako said after her forth drink.
"No more toasting for you Minako-chan," Rei said, taking the glass. Minako frowned. We laughed. The restaurant was nice and the sake tasted good. Everything seemed right with the world.
"So how's it feel to be a free woman?" Makoto asked. Ami giggled and poured her sake.
"I like it. Everything is perfect." She paused. "You guys... I just want to say... Thank you so very much. For everything you did."
"Wha?" I asked.
"Well I mean," she smiled. "If you guys weren't there for me... I don't know what might have happened."
"Hey, it's no problem Ami-chan," Minako said, sneaking in a swig of sake behind Rei's back. "We're your friends, and you're a senshi. We stick together! Turkey's of a feather sqwak together."
"Um, that's 'birds of a feather flock together'." Ami corrected, giggling.
"That's what I said." Minako paused. "What'd I say?" He laughed. Everything was the way it should.
There was no doubt in my mind that Ami, as well as Minako, Makoto, and Rei, would find the perfect guy, and be blessed with love. I know the day will finally come where their dreams will all come true, and I'll help them. I would forever look out for my friend. We were strong alone, but together we were stronger. Ami's healing process would take a while, I knew, but soon she would be a newer, improved version. She is no longer innocent, but that can work to her benefit. For she has truly seen the world through the eyes of a girl, but now she can look out with the eyes of a woman.
THE END
— what did you think? I hoped you like it. I had fun writing from Usagi's point of view, but I probably won't do it often. On a more serious note, If you know anyone in the situation Ami was in, be it man or woman, you need to notify the proper authorities. It was a little hard writing about this. My experiences with domestic violence within the home was small, but it still effect me. The next story I write won't be this down, I promise. OK! Tootles for now! Keep Reading Keep writing!