Yay another chapter. I wanted to update sooner, but I was busy with school and had bad writer's block on this chapter. I hope the ending didn't go to fast. Let me know what you guys think ok?
I want to thank my Onee-chan's, Athena Kyle and ThUnDeR-hEaRt-ChAn, with out them there to bother me and bug me abotu updating this story and may of my others word never get finished. Their always there helping me out of writer's block to. So I wouldn't be able to do this with out them. So I can't take all the credit for this chapter. Some of the ideas came from them and aren't mind, I just wrote them into play. So don't forget to thank them too ok?
The song is by Story of the Year, it's called "Sidewalks"
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters of this story. They all belong to their wonderful creator. I only came up with the idea and some of those ideas weren't idea, some of them came from Athena Kyle and ThUnDeR-hEaRt-ChAn.
Old Friends
by Raven Kino
Lyrics are in italic
Chapter Seven
Mamoru looked at the girl apologetically as he stood up, cell phone at hand. "I'm sorry. I'll be just a second." Makoto nodded quickly before resting her chin on the top of her knees.
Mamoru looked at the girl apologetically as he stood up, cell phone at hand. "I'm sorry. I'll be just a second." Makoto nodded quickly before resting her chin on the top of her knees."Hello?" She heard Mamoru say as he walked off into the hallway. "Yeah? How'd you get this number?" He asked rather annoyed by the person on the other line. Makoto's head shot up quickly at the mention of her name. "Mako? What do you want her for?"
"Who is it?" Makoto asked curiously, standing up and making her way towards Mamo. He looked back at her and mouthed the one name she did not want to hear...Seiya. Emerald eyes widen in horror. Shaking her head the girl backed away towards the door. Mamoru pulled the phone away from his ear, looking at her concerned.
"That was her wasn't!" Makoto heard Seiya say rather loudly. Her hand moved over her mouth. Mamoru felt a new hatred for the man on the phone as he looked at the young woman. She looked so afraid. Her eyes looked glossy and he could tell she was about to cry. Before he could ask her anything the brunette turned and darted out of the room.
Mamoru turned to chase after her only to hear Seiya's shouts over the phone. "Whatever you did to her, I swear I will kill you!" Mamo said hatefully through the phone before hanging up. He grabbed his coat and hurried out the door only to have his phone ring again.
The bridge is all crumbled.
The water soaks into rocks that fell at the bottom of the road (At the end of the town.)
Tears streamed down the young girls' face, mixing in the rain water that fell. Her body was soaked to the bone yet again, and she was shivering uncontrollably. However, she no longer cared. She could no longer feel the cold droplets of rain that fell onto her pale skin. All she could think about was getting as far away from HIM as possible.
The town that we lived in.
The memories shaken apart from the weeds that grow
Over the sidewalks,
Mako couldn't believe that HE of all people would try to do that to her. She had known HIM since Mamoru had left the orphanage. HE had taken the place of the only other person for truly cared for her, and yet HE was the one to hurt her.
Running away from the streets we knew, Sidewalks,
Like the time we thought was made for you.
Or
Again she ignored the cries people on the street threw towards her. She was too deep in her thoughts to even notice any one around her. As far as she was concerned, she was the only one on the street. Running to the one place she knew that Seiya would not be able to get to her. The forest behind the Hikawa Temple, it was the place she always went to when she was feeling upset or angry.
Out on the front porch,
watching the cars as they go by
(Eighteen blue, twenty one gray)
"Hello..." Mamoru growled into the phone. He was annoyed by all the sudden phone calls and he still needed to find Makoto. She was wondering the streets alone. "Someone doesn't sound too happy." He heard the familiar voice of Motoki reply.
Sighing Mamoru apologized, "Sorry I'm not in the best of moods right now. But I have something important to do so can you get to the point?" He knew Motoki would be very surprised.
"Yeah right. Listen have you seen Makoto? Mina's worried. She went out to get ice cream to help cheer up Makoto, but when she came back the door was open and no one was home. Mina told me she found blood on the floor."
Mamoru's eyes narrowed. "What was on the floor?" "Blood." Mamoru growled, the bastard. He knew Seiya had something to do with it. That would explain why she was so upset when she found out who he was talking to.
"She was here not long ago. I found her wandering the streets earlier and brought her back here. But she left suddenly. I was just about to go after her when you called." He heard Motoki speaking to Mina before the blonde haired man replied.
"Mina said to try the Hikawa Temple. It's what you would call Makoto's safe house." Mamoru thanked him. Hanging up the phone, the black haired man hurried down the stairs. He quickly put on his helmet and hopped onto his black motorcycle. In no time at all he was on his way to the Temple.
Looking ahead for the first time that we could drive,
Out on our own, To speed away
Mamoru rushed up the many steps of the temple. "You shouldn't be running. This is holy ground." He heard a female voice tell him. The black haired man stopped in his tracks, breathing in heavily to catch his breathe. He turned his head to his right only to see a young priestess with raven colored hair. Her violet eyes glared at his figure as the wind played with her hair. The rain beating down on the two.
"I'm sorry. I'm looking for a friend of mine." he bowed respectively, when he stood he saw a change in her eyes, "She has dark brown hair and emerald colored eyes. Has she come past?"
The young priestess looked as though she were debating with herself. After a few moments had passed she sighed. " Yes, Makoto is here. She always comes here to think. She was really upset when she came running into my room." the woman placed her hands on her hips, "You had better not have been the one to hurt her."
Mamoru shook his head quickly, "I'd never hurt her. Please tell me where is she now?"
From the sidewalks,
Running away from the streets we knew,
Sidewalks,
The priestess bit her lower lip, "I'm sorry I don't think that's such a good idea right now." Feeling a pair of eyes on her, the priestess turned her head towards on the windows of the temple. A pair of emerald eyes stared at the two talking. Makoto sat up mouthing, 'It's ok Rei.'. Rei nodded.
"It seems as though she wants to see you." Rei turned her back to Mamoru, walking into the temple. "Follow me, please." Mamoru followed without a sound. He ran a hand through his damp hair, as Rei slid the door open.
They took off their shoes and Rei lead him down the long hallway till they reached the last room. She brought her finger to her lips telling him to remain quiet.
Like the time we thought was made for you.
Or All of the days have passed us by,
All of the sun is gone... away.
Rei opened the door, allowing Mamoru to walk in first. Mamoru looked around the room only to see Makoto huddled in the corner with her knees drawn to her chest. A heavy blanket was drawn around her shoulders. Stepping further into the room, he quietly spoke her name.
Makoto turned her head to him. Her face was tear stained, her eyes were blood shot from all her crying. "Makoto...what's wrong?" At his words, Makoto released a fresh flood of tears. She stood up and walked up to him, wiping her tears. "I'm sorry."
Mamoru pulled her into his embrace and whispered into her ear, "Mako, it's ok. Go ahead let it out." Makoto let out another sob as she clenched onto his shoulder, pulling him closer as she cried.
Sidewalks, Running away from the streets we knew,
Mamoru held her close allowing her to cry. He patted her gently on her back, whispering soothing words into her ears as she held onto him tighter. Mamoru looked up meeting the violet eyes of the priestess. He asked her silent question which she only answered by shrugging her shoulders.
Minutes had passed before Makoto calmed down. She slowly pulled out Mamoru's embrace. "I'm sorry." She whispered hoarsely. "I didn't mean to do that."
Mamoru tilted her head up to look at him. "You don't have to apologize to me." He wiped a tear away with his thumb. "I know you probably don't want to talk about it, but please tell what's wrong. What happened that has gotten you so upset?"
Makoto looked at him for a moment before turning her head again.
Sidewalks, Running away from the streets we knew,
Makoto opened her mouth to speak when a voice broke into the room. "Rei? Are you here?" Makoto and Mamoru looked up at the raven haired priestess, she looked at them apologetically.
"I'm in my room Haruka, what is you need?"
The tall blonde and her sea-green haired companion walked into the room. "We just wanted...I didn't know you had company I'm sorry." Haruka looked up at Makoto. "Mako? What's wrong?" Haruka walked to the girl and gently touched her shoulder only to glare at Mamoru. "What did you do to her?"
"I didn't do anything." Mamoru narrowed his eyes.
Michiru placed a hand on Haruka's shoulder, "Love I think we interrupted something. Let's go." She trying pulling Haruka out of the room, but the blonde refused to budge.
"Not until I find out what is wrong with Mako." Haruka gently pulled herself out of Michiru's hold. Makoto sighed, tears falling from her eyes once more.
Sidewalks, Like the time we thought was made for you.
Taking a deep breath Makoto told them what had happened. She explained how she and Seiya had met. How they had gotten together and then how they had ended. That had been reason why she had come to Tokyo to get away from him. She told them about how he had come to the apartment she shared with Minako and what had happened after.
After she finished explained she broke down into more tears. Mamoru pulled her back into a gentle embrace and let her release her emotions. Haruka growled, punching the wall beside her.
"I'll make him pay for what he tried to do to you Mako. I swear that guy isn't go to be living for much longer." Rei walked up to her friend and hugging Mako from behind. "Makoto it's ok we won't let him hurt you." Tears started to form in Rei's eyes as she pulled away from Mako.
Makoto buried her head deeper into Mamoru's shoulder, "Don't hurt him." She whispered. Michiru took a step closer. "Makoto, he did an unforgivable thing to you and you still don't want justice?"
"I just want it to end." Makoto said as she looked at them.
(Sidewalks) The bridges are crumpled,
"Guys, I appreciate everything but I have to deal with this." Makoto said through a watery smile. The others shook their heads. "Makoto, we're here for you. Don't forget that ok?"
Michiru placed her hands of Makoto's shoulders. "Mako, tell the police." Makoto shook her head, "I don't want them involved."
Mamoru spoke up, "Mako, she's right you should go to the police. He could try again and do something worse to you." She just shook her head, "I don't want them involved." she repeated.
Mamoru sighed, "Fine but let's go Mina worried about you." Makoto nodded, she hugged Haruka, Michiru and Rei before she followed Mamoru to his motorcycle.
(Sidewalks) The water soaks into rocks, That fell at the bottom of the road.
Makoto held on tight as Mamoru flew down the streets of Tokyo towards her apartment. In no time at all they had arrived. She slowly let go and stepped down, Mamoru right behind her. The pair walked quietly to the elevator.
She didn't speak a word nor did she look at him as they slowly rode up to her floor. "Makoto..." She turned her head to face Mamoru. "I'm sorry." She looked at him questionably. "I should have remembered you and Minako. I shouldn't have left you. If I hadn't none of this would have happened."
Makoto's eyes widen. "You remember...?" Mamoru nodded, "Yeah, it's sad this had to happen before I could have remembered. If I had remembered I could have protected you."
Makoto looked down at her feet. "It's not your fault." Mamoru growled, "It may have well been." He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to him, her back against his chest. "I'm sorry." He whisper, nuzzling her hair gently with his face. "I promise from now on, I'll be there to protect you. I won't let him touch you again." Makoto shivered at the contact and pulled away a bit unsure.
"I won't hurt you." He whispered. "I know your jittery about everyone, especially men after what happened." Makoto held herself as he spoke. "But believe me when I say I won't hurt you. I wouldn't be able to." He slowly reached up and moved a piece of her hair behind her ear.
Makoto smiled slightly, "I believe you." she said softly and turned away from him as the door opened. He followed after her as she walked into her apartment. Minako quickly run up as the door opened and hugged Makoto tight.
"You had me worried sick!" the blonde shouted. "What happened! I came home and the door was open and then when I went looking for you I found blood on the floor."
Mako looked at her friend with sad eyes, tears threatening to fall yet again. "Well..."
Well, what do you think? Do you like? Was it rushed? Don't forget to review ok!
You like reading Mamoru/Makoto fics? Then I have a suggestion for you. Read M&M's by Athena Kyle. It's a great story. So read my Onee-chan's story! I'm trying to find the Mamoru/Makoto fic that inspired me to write this, I could have sworn that Kourui wrote it. Well hopefully by next chapter I'll have found it.
Enjoy.
Oh by the way, the story is coming to a close.
Heh I'm so proud. My first finished story. So expect one or two more chapters.
Later,Raven Kino