All the memories and feelings were rushing back to her now that she was conscious and she was feeling overwhelmed and frightened. Tears of frustration and sadness filled her blue orbs even as they continued to stare at one another.
Finally, Usagi found her voice and, blinking back the stinging tears, asked, "What happened to me?"
The Walk Chapter Eight:
Mamoru thoroughly confused. He didn't know what to do. This girl – no, this young woman – had effectively turned his whole world upside-down. Just early that morning he had loved to tease her and now, all he wanted to do was kiss away her tears and worries. And he was afraid as well. When they had kissed earlier, it was – spellbinding. He felt whole and…perhaps an inkling of perfection. Having been totally enamored with her – and still being enamored with her – his thoughts were still a tad bit foggy from their encounter.
Looking at her, eyes filled with tears and fear, he found that no matter how hard he tried, he could not look away from her enchanting gaze.
"Usagi –" His voice cracked and he walked towards where she was sitting.
Usagi was scared – petrified more like. Not of Mamoru, she only felt comfort and solace within his presence, but of what had happened to her. She recalled, all too clearly, about what had occurred before she had passed out. The pain, the screaming, the feeling of loss.
In a sudden flash or remembrance, her previous thoughts came back to her. "I must save them; I must free them from their pain. I am their only hope."
Who were these people that she felt were her responsibility? Whom she knew beyond any reasonable doubt were her people. What power did she have that could save people from atrocious deaths and torturing. And how did she know all of this? Why had she felt the pain and heard their screaming?
'It was only a memory.' The small echo of a voice whispered to her.
How was that possible? The pain was real enough, and she knew that what she felt and heard had been real? How could it merely have been a memory?
Wow…over a year and this is still all that I have. I've been sitting on this chapter for who knows how long and I finally decided to just post it. I want to start revisiting all of my unfinished stories, but I think it might take me a little while before I get back on track with this one. If anyone has ANY suggestions or tips or ideas, please – send them my way, I'd really appreciate it.
Much love, Lara