Listen to the Rhythm of the Rain

Prologue

"So you're leaving? Just like that? No long drawn out goodbyes? No telling the rest of your friends where you're going or when?"

"Usagi, please.."

"Don't you 'Usagi, please' me! You know everybody is going to be either very mad or very sad that you didn't tell them. I have half a mind to tell them myself and let them deal with you."

The very irate blonde paced in front of her friend, grumbling to herself.

"You know, Ami won't be very happy about this. You guys have been really close lately."

The girl shifted in her seat.

"Usagi, I don't want to tell them I'm leaving for a reason, Ami especially. It would just be to hard."

Usagi stopped pacing and sat down next to her friend.

"Why did you tell me, of all of us, I'm the one who can't keep a secret."

The girl smiled a sad smile.

"Cause you're my Princess and I needed to tell you, and because I trust you. I trust you enough to not tell them."

Usagi sighed, "Fine, but, can you at least tell me why you're leaving?"

The girl sighed and stood up.

"That's my flight, I have to go. See ya later Usa."

Usagi stood up and grabbed the girls arm,

"Please tell me, so I won't hurt myself trying to figure it out."

The girl smiled ,"I'm leaving, cause I need to."

She gently took Usagi's hand off her arm and walked to the terminal.

"Usagi, please tell them I'll be alright. And not to worry."

With out waiting for an answer, she walked into the tunnel and onto the plane. Usagi sighed,

"No matter what I say, they'll always worry about you, Mako."

She sighed again and walked away.

Ami felt all eyes upon her as she set her pen down. Finished first again. The hate filled glares that were directed against her back didn't faze her as she walked the paper up to the teacher. Even the teacher was glaring at her, but Ami didn't notice. She couldn't notice, wouldn't let them get to her, because if she let them get to her she would be lost. And Ami didn't like to lose. She walked back to her desk and gathered her stuff together and slowly left the classroom. She didn't notice the curious glances coming from the shadows near the door, nor did she notice the small chuckle of satisfaction.

"Oh yes, this one will do nicely. You certainly have grown up since the last time I saw you.. My little Ami."

Ooooh.. Revised and everything..