There is the final chapter of 'When Lights Die Down' I hope that you all like this chapter. I should have posted it a little sooner, but I swear that school is going to kill me. -withers and then jumps back up- Anyways, thanks to MoonDaisuki for being such a big help to me. She's a great friend. In a way, this too is something I wrote for her. She deserves it. She did so much while we where both at Kumori-Con 2005. If you want to read about that, just go to http/ you can find out about Saturday.
I don't own Sailor Moon or the song, 'After The Lights,' by Sweetbox.
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Usagi smoothed out her dress. She stared at herself in the mirror. It was the day of her wedding to Mamoru. If she loved him, why did she have this feeling of dread in her stomach?
"Usagi, are you ready?"
The blonde turned around and smiled at her mother. "Yeah…"
"Did you tell that young man the truth?"
"No."
"Why?"
"I don't know."
"Well, as long as you did what you feel is right."
"Can I still do what I feel is right?"
"Of course."
Usagi shook her head and walked out of the room, past her mother.
The older woman sighed and picked up a picture that Usagi had left on the vanity. Usagi had once told her that the man in the picture was her granddaughter's father. She frowned and put the picture into the breast pocket of her pantsuit.
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The people in the hotel garden stood up as the familiar tune that all brides had begun to play. People whispered as Usagi appeared in the archway. Her father walked up beside her and began to escort her down the long pathway to where her future husband waited. The large French doors shut swiftly behind them.
'Why am I feeling this way? I love Mamoru. I do! I wouldn't be marrying him if I didn't love him. What's wrong with me?'
Her father handed Usagi off to Mamoru, who smiled at her with more happiness than she could fathom.
"Dearly beloved…"
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"Seiya…"
"Hmmm?"
"Are you going to do it?"
"No."
"Why?"
"She looks so happy."
"Are you Mr. Seiya Kou?"
Seiya and Taiki turned around to stare at a woman with dark hair. "I'm Seiya."
"I'm Ikuko Tsukino. Usagi's mother." She extended her hand out for Seiya to shake it.
Taiki put his hand on Seiya's shoulder. "Just think about it." The taller man then disappeared into the hotel.
Seiya took Ikuko's hand and shook it firmly. "What can I do for you Mrs. Tsukino?"
"Stop this wedding."
Seiya took a shocked step backwards. "Why?"
"Usagi does not love her fiancée. Her child does not belong to her fiancée." Ikuko said softly.
"I know this" Seiya sighed.
"Then stop it."
"No."
"Why not? You love her do you not?" Ikuko put her hands on her hips, a very angered look on her face.
"I do love her. But, isn't this what she wants?" Seiya asked softly.
"She wants to follow her heart."
Seiya sighed. "Mrs. Tsukino, I don't know if I can do this."
"Just do what your heart wants you to do."
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"If there is anyone who has any objections speak now or forever hold your peace…"
The large French doors that lead from the hotel lobby to the garden burst open. Light shone from the hotel, causing a silhouetted figure to appear. Everyone turned and watched as Seiya Kou walked down the pathway towards Usagi and Mamoru. People began to whisper.
"Odango! Wait!"
Usagi stared at Seiya, her cerulean eyes wide. "Seiya…"
"Who are you?" growled Mamoru.
Seiya simply glared at the black haired man and ignored him. "Usagi, I should have told you sooner. I love you."
Usagi took a step backwards, in complete shock. "You… do?"
"Please forgive me." Seiya looked at the ground. That's when he noticed a little girl standing near Usagi. Realization slammed into Seiya like a seven-ton truck. "It's true…"
Usagi followed Seiya's gaze. "Seiya, I do forgive you."
Kneeling down, Seiya looked at the little girl. "Is she mine?"
The little girl blinked. "You're my Daddy!" She squealed and ran over to Seiya.
Seiya reached out with a shaking hand and moved a few stands of the little girl's black hair out of her bright blue eyes. "What's your name?"
"Marina!" The little girl beamed.
"What is going on?" Mamoru snapped.
Usagi removed the engagement ring from her hand and threw it at Mamoru. "The wedding is off!"
"What?" Mamoru grabbed Usagi's wrist roughly.
Usagi looked at Mamoru. "You heard me! The wedding is off!"
Seiya stood up; he looked at Mamoru, his eyes dark. "Let her go."
"You're the reason for all of this." Mamoru hissed.
Usagi's face contorted in pain as Mamoru tightened his grip on her thin wrist. "Mamoru, please, stop it. You're hurting me!"
The audience sat motionless, unsure whether to help or run away.
"She asked you to let her go. I suggest you doing as the lady requested." Seiya hissed angrily.
Mamoru and Seiya just stood there, glaring at each other.
Usagi gathered up her skirts, after yanking her wrist away from Mamoru. "Thank you all for coming, but there will be no wedding today. I'm not going to marry a man I thought I loved." The blonde haired woman then walked down the pathway, with her head held high.
"Mommy! Wait!" Marina ran after her mother.
"Odango!" Seiya smiled sheepishly at the people and then ran after his daughter and Usagi.
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Usagi slammed the door shut and sat down in front of the vanity. She ripped the veil off her head and sighed.
"Odango, please, can I talk to you?"
Usagi looked at the door, and lowered her head. "Come in Seiya."
The door opened and in walked the midnight haired man who gave her the biggest treasure in her life. "Yo."
"Hi Seiya"
"Odango…"
Usagi got up and walked over to Seiya. She stared up into his sapphire blue eyes. "Don't say anything."
"Why?"
"Just kiss me."
Seiya's eyes widened, but when he saw the look on Usagi's face, he just smiled. "Alright, you win Odango."
"I know."
Seiya leaned in and kissed her softly.
Usagi pulled away from the kiss. "Seiya, I should have told you when I saw you. I love you."
"I should have told you that night, I love you."
Usagi smiled and nuzzled her head against Seiya's chest. "I missed you."
"And I missed you Odango…"
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Marina grinned happily, looking at Usagi and Seiya from under the door. Finally her Mommy and Daddy were together. They where happy and everything was going to be okay.
She giggled as she saw Seiya's coat fall onto the floor. She got up and ran to find her Grandma and Grandpa.