SM: Painting Memories
Fandom: Sailor MoonRating: TSummary: Mina finds love in a very unusual manner, which all starts from a drawing she drewQuick Notes: This is a rewrite of “Sailor Venus Finds Love”, written back in 2002 and then edited it in 2004. Now with so many years since then has gone by, I feel it’s time to give it another overhaul. I will be using elements from the original dub, redub and Crystal. I will be using a mixture of original dub and proper names. There are some names I have trouble pronouncing and spelling. I apologize to those who don’t like the old English. There isn’t much information on Mina’s parents. In a one shot manga Codename Sailor V, Mina’s mother is a housewife with her father working a dead end job. In the third Exam Battle Sailor Moon manga story, Minako listed her mother as one of her dislikes, complete with an illustration of her yelling. Her family was never mentioned in any other incarnation of the series, and in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, it was implied that she was living alone. - Mina, also known as Minako, sat at the desk in her room, wondering what she could do for her friend, Usagi. Usagi's one true love was trapped in the Dark Kingdom with no memories of his true life. He only had the life Queen Beryl gave him. Just the thought of him there, caused shivers to crawl up her spin. She had no doubt in her mind the evil queen and the young man were on intimate relations. The young man was known as Darien in modern day but once upon a time was known as Prince Endymion. There was no way she would ever tell her leader that, besides the teen wouldn’t believe it. This was hard on the blonde, especially the last time she saw Darien. She was up at a resort with her family on vacation. Darien, who was going by the name Mamoru admitted to not ever knowing who she was, which broke Usagi’s heart. ‘When I get my hands on the Dark Kingdom...’ she thought. Mina’s thoughts then shifted to all the times Darien had now tried to kill her and the other Senshi. However, each time he had the opportunity to give the killing blow, his signature rose would turn red and it would see he was having a conflict within himself. It was like the memories were fighting through the brainwashed but there was no proof as each time, the rose would return to black. It was amusing though, seeing Darien stop Malachite’s evil plans. ‘I wonder about him...’ The evil General’s appearancematerialized in her head. His looks were very vivid in her mind. His long, silver hair blowing in the wind, along with his long white cape. She could even picture him standing on top of a hill, holding his hand out towards someone, looking sad. Hair and cape blew in the wind looking very handsome. He looked very regal and elegant. What was most surprising was his facial expression wasn’t angered by loving. Her thoughts were interrupted when her father knocked and walked in. “Minako, I am getting ready to leave,” he said. Mina blinked and looked at her alarm clock and realized an hour had gone by since her thoughts drifted to the enemy. “How long will you be gone this time?” “Maybe a week. Business trips tend to be unpredictable. There is money in the safe so you can get yourself what you need.” “Thanks,” she replied as he walked out, leaving the door open. Her eyes closed as she listened to his footfalls become quieter and quieter until she heard the front door close. With a sigh, she looked down at her desk and her eyes nearly bugged completely out of her head. There on the desk was a complete drawing and even colored of Malachite in the exact manner she pictured him in her mind. How in the world...’ She couldn't understand why she drew him. What more was she couldn’t recall grabbing any paper and began drawing but sure enough, all the colored pencils she used were off to the side. He stood on an edge of a cliff wearing his cape. His long hair and cape were blowing in the wind. But he was not wearing his Dark Kingdom uniform; he wore a blue-gray uniform with white trimming going down the arms and legs. He, of course, wore white gloves. The uniform looked like something the captain of the guards would wear to a formal gathering for a king. His hand was held out for someone to grasp it. The expression on his face was a sad happy grin. The picture looked like he was saying good-bye to his love. Suddenly, an odd alarm was heard. Knowing what it was, she reached into her school bag, pulling out her communicator, which was given to her by Luna when she joined the Sailor Senshi. “Hey, what's up?” Serious Trouble,” Ami's blurted, sounding nearly out of breath. Her voiced trembled with fear. “Ryo and I are at the fair and Prince Endymionjust showed up, claiming he wants him.” “I'm on my way.” She blurted, jumping from her chair, causing it to fall to the floor. Mina folded the picture just to make sure her furry friend wouldn't see it. Just as she put the communicator away, she accidentally placed the picture with the communicator. She was about to run out the front door of her home, when Artemis appeared. “What's wrong?” “Darien is after Ryo. He's been collecting the crystal carriers.” “Well what are we waiting for, let's move,” the white cat said and dashed off down the street. Mina was on his heels. - The Senshi had another brutal battle with a youma. They were so close this time in getting Darien back. Sailor Moon used her Moon Wand on Darien to heal him and his memories return but before Sailor Moon could be reunited with him, he was sucked into a black vortex. He was taken back to the Dark Kingdom before he regained consciousness. Though she was really upset, Sailor Moon felt a new sense of renewed strength. She was determined to get him back. It was only a matter of time. Just had to outwit the Dark Kingdom. With nothing else to do, the Senshi and Ryo decided it was time to head home. Sailor Venus slowly walked off with the gang, taking her time. With the crisis now over, her mind went back to Malachite and the picture sure drew. Believing she was alone, she reverted back to her normal self, pulling out the picture. A moment later, her white cat came back for her. “Mina, you ok?” he asked. “You had me worried.” “I’m alright Artemis,” she exclaimed as she folded the paper to put it back in her pocket. However the paper never made it. In her hast to conceal it before Artemis saw, it slipped onto the ground. Just as the two rushed out of the fair grounds, a pair of black boots came out of the shadows and stopped just in front of the folder paper. A white gloved hand, reached down, picking it up and bringing it to his other hand. “So what are you hiding Sailor Venus?” Out of curiosity, he unfolded the paper to reveal the drawing and it caught him off guard. He saw a painting just a little while ago some time ago and current hid it in his private quarters he used to share with his partner. After a few minutes of shock, he refolded the drawing and tucked into his grey jacket. It was time to he left to find Venus, taking the paper with him. - Mina walked into her home, muscles aching. From the long workout with volleyball and then having to rush to the fair grounds to save Ami’s friend and then get back home before it got too late, really did a number on her muscles. Artemis wasn't far behind. She walked to the kitchen for a drink of water and came back. The second the cat walked in, he felt a little uneasy. “We get a good work out when we fight Malachite and Darien,” Mina said. “Don't let Usagi here you say that.” “I would never say that in front of her, even if my life depended on it.” “Well, your life depends on it now," a voice said. Mina snapped her head to find Malachite sitting on her sofa, one leg crossed over the other, looking quite comfortable. A glass of wine held in one hand while the other rested on his lap. She watched, mortified, as he took a sip of wine before resting in on the coffee table, slowly standing. “What is it that you humans say? It’s not very polite to stare,” he mused, voice deep. “I mean since you weren’t going to invite me in, I thought it was best to invite myself in.” In a matter of seconds, Mina had dropped the glass, smashing to the floor with the liquid pouring as she fled towards the door. However, she wasn’t fast enough as Malachite swiftly grabbed her arm, pulling her back close to him. He had a good strong grip on his wrist. No matter how hard she tried to pull away, there was no way she was getting away from him. Artemis was in position about ready to bite his hand. Malachite gave the white cat a sideways glance. “Don’t even try to bite my hand, or you will never see your charge again.” Artemis kept his stance, but backed a step, letting him know he was listening. “I know who you are,” Malachite said out loud, “Sailor Venus. You may not want to de-transform while there’s places for the enemy to hide in." He then lent his head closer to her face to whisper in her ear, while watching Artemis. “By the way, you are a talented artist it would seem. Drawing my likeness is quite remarkable.” Mina gasped. “Yes,” he grinned, still staring at the cat. He could tell the cat was terrified. “You dropped it. And I suppose your feline doesn't even know.” His lips was so close, his breath seemed to kiss her ear, causing her body to shiver. “You're trembling, Sailor Venus.” “Artemis is it?” Malachite replied suddenly, standing to his normal height. “If you do not wish her harm, you will do as I say.” To emphasize his seriousness of the request, his hand tightened a moment, causing her to wince. “You are to retrieve your other Sailor friends and bring them here.” “Mina?” the cat questioned. “Do...it, A...Artemis,” she stuttered. The white cat was quick to run up the stairs and to Mina’s bedroom window. He wasn’t able to get to her communicator, as it was on her, so he had to it the old fashion way. Using his free hand, Malachite snapped his fingers, producing a magical rope, which wrapped around her arm. “Now while we are alone, you will answer some questions and you will not lie to me. This rope will know if you lie and will squeeze your arm.” “Why should I?” she asked in fear. Here was a man, holding her hostage and he could do whatever he wanted. He was stronger than her in her normal form. “Because if you don’t, by the time your friends get here, you won’t be,” he warned. She took a deep breath and bowed her head in submission. “Good girl,” he replied. He walked back over to the sofa, taking a seat, picking up his wine glass. Mina was forced to follow as he held the rope and then took a seat in a chair near the sofa. “What is your full name? I heard Artemis call you Mina.” “Minako Aino,” she answered quietly. “You're from England, which fought off enemies as Sailor V?” he questioned. She glared at him. “Why would you care? You're just going to kill me anyway and my friends.” “Maybe and maybe not. I may decide to have a secret love affair,” he whispered again this time chuckling. Mina gasped in horror. How could he suggest something like that? “You wouldn’t?!” He laughed. She was very innocent. Suddenly, an idea came to mind. Perhaps she could divert the attention away from questions. She knew a little bit about Queen Beryl from what Luna and Artemis told her and the others and knew Beryl did not tolerate failures or traitors. She was going to try and use her knowledge of Beryl to get herself free. “I know a little about you people,” she challenged. “What would Beryl do to you if she caught you having a love affair with the enemy?” “Don't you play that on me,” Malachite growled, nearly slamming his glass on the table. “Well, I'm not that stupid. I know something happened to Zoisite and it wasn't good on his account. Queen Beryl killed him, didn't she?” The rope loosened from her wrist and she was able to pull it off. A sudden notion struck her. What if he too was brainwashed. “You say something like that again and I'll…” “You'll what? Hurt me? I can help you. We can help each other,” Mina said, reaching over to grasp his free hand now that the rope dropped from his hand. “You're just saying that to have me let you go. But it won't work.” His voice, she realized, was not the same strong, deep, in control, voice. He was holding something back and she was going to find out what that was. It was also easy to note he had yet to realize she was free. “You're hurting. I can feel it,” she encourage. “Enough!” “You're allowing me to feel your pain. I am, after all, the Senshi of love.” “I am not.” “Really. Then tell me why, your voice doesn't sound convincing or its usual controlling voice.” All she needed to do now was to kick him down and she would be able to escape. But she remained where she was, holding his hand. “Nobody can get passed the Senshi of love,” she eased. “Well, I can.” “Really? Because if you look, I’m holding your hand and your energy rope has now disappeared.” He looked down at her and saw the truth. For a while they looked at each other. He started to fight a battle within himself. This teenage girl was able to sense his pain for Zoisite. He soon realized that the tables were now turned. She had the advantage, not him. All too soon, they heard noises coming from upstairs and knew it was the Sailor Senshi. Malachite abruptly stood, shaking his hand free. “Until we meet again. And this, I shall keep,” Malachite said, showing off the picture. Before she had a chance, to try and snatch it, he disappeared as he Senshi came down. “Mina what happened?” Sailor Moon asked and then looked around. “Where’s Malachite?” Mina stared where he disappeared. “Malachite knows who I am.” The girls gasped. “Well, where is he now?” Sailor Mars asked impatiently. “He left. I manage to switch the advantage.” She looked to her friends. “Somehow I was able to hone in my powers and feel his lonely heart.” “Actually,” Artemis replied as he jumped into his human’s arms. “You have the ability to manipulate the heart.” “I think it was more than that though,” she answered as she hugged the furry animal. “We better be careful,” Mercury said. “He may know who Mina is but he doesn’t know us and he could if we become careless. Anyway to theorize how he figured you out?” “Actually he will be able to figure you all out,” Luna interrupted. “All he has to do is piece together who Mina hangs out with.” “But we go to different schools than she does,” Sailor Moon answered. “I’m not worried about that,” Mina answered. “When we left the park, He hid in the shadows. I stayed behind for a few minutes longer and transformed back to normal before leaving.” “And you're ok?” Sailor Moon asked, turning to the other blonde. “Yes. He didn’t do anything but give empty threats.” “He had a tight grip on your wrist,” Artemis countered. “If you’re worried he left a mark, he didn’t.” Mina looked to the near empty glass of wine. “What kind of threats he did make?” Sailor Jupiter asked. “Just the normal he often does when he threatens us.” Mina purposely omitted the love affair "He does have some kind of hidden agenda. Maybe you should stay with one of us," Sailor Moon suggested. “Not a good idea,” Mina stated. “He could be watching us now, therefore if I got with you, he will know your identity as well.” Artemis sigh. “I hate to say it, but Mina’s right.” “Mina, if you need us, just call,” Sailor Moon answered. She turned to the others. “We might as well head home.” When the girls were gone, Artemis turned to his charge. “Ok, everyone’s gone. Now, what really happened?” “Artemis, that's the question. He didn't do anything, except threaten me. I don't want to get into details what he said. But I felt something from him.” “What?” “His pain. I felt pain for Zoisite. If I had been alone with him for a few minutes longer, I would have found out what happened to Zoisite.” “What? How? Never mind, don't answer that. You were able to feel his pain?” “Yes. There's something else. I think we know each other from before, on the Moon. Why else would he have held me hostage only to leave when the Senshi showed up?” “I don’t remember. It’s still quite hazzy at this time.” She released her cat on the sofa. “I better clean up this mess and then I’m going to head to bed.” “Mina, did he drink that wine?” the cat asked suddenly. “Yes, why? Mind you, I am curious on how he find dad’s stash of wine.” Artemis closed his eyes and in a moment his body glowed and his body stretched, turning himself into a human with long white hair and a white odd outfit. “Artemis! What the hell!?” Mina squeaked. He ignored her as he reached over and picked up the wine glass. “I’m going to have this analyzed.” He then turned to her. He stared at her as her mouth was agape. “Mina, you know I can do this.” She shook her head. “What if he’s watching! Now he’d know you can transform into a human!” “Then I guess he will know my secret identity as well. I’ll be in the spare room, getting DNA off this.” Mina watched as the tall slim man walked up the stairs, leaving her alone to her thoughts. She slumped down on the sofa. For several minutes she sat that until finally getting up and cleaning up the mess she made when her glass of water smashed. When the mess was cleaned, she went to her room to prepare for bed. Up until she fell asleep, her mind kept drifting from the picture she drew to Malachite's little visit. - Down in the depths of the caves leading to the Dark Kingdom, the Senshi were having a large battle with Malachite. Not once during the fight did he give away their secrets. So it was safe to assume he never figured them out. However, in the last second before he was to kill them all, the five girls were transported to another world, long forgotten. Malachite was shocked to see the Moon wand, take them out of there. When he was over the shock, he knew the cats were also down so he went and found them. For what seemed like hours, he began to interrogate them of where the girls went and why. They were not able to give him the answers he was looking for, so he finally resorted to attacking them. The Senshi then returned just in time to see the cats be hurled through the air, slamming into the cave wall. Sailor Venus was angry but she wasn’t as livid as Sailor Moon was. The girls went to attack but he was able to take the advantage fast by producing two energy weapons. Sailor Moon was the first to get hit by the weapons and then the girls combined their powers together to place a shield up to help Sailor Moon, but the energy blades weakened them, leaving on Sailor Moon to fight. In one more attempt to take her down, Malachite swung his blades, one missed her while the other was deflected right back at him. The attack took him completely by surprise, but unlike what happened to Nephrite when he was killed, Malachite slumped to the floor in agony, dying. The girls regained their strength and cuddled their furry friends. While holding Artemis, close to her chest, Venus looked over to the dying man, there on the floor beside him was the drawing, and suddenly her eyes glazed over as she had a vision of Malachite in the past. Princess of Venus ran through the meadows on the Moon. As she ran, she almost tripped over the skirts of her gown. She picked up her dress and was able to run faster. When she reached her destination, she found a man standing on top of a cliff, looking out over the kingdom. He was wearing his formal attire, cape blowing in the wind, as was his long white hair. The man who stood before her was her love. It was last day she was going to see him for a long time. “Why do you need to go?” she asked. “You know why,” he answered sadly. “My love.” He turned to the small woman and wrapped his arms around her. “I shall miss you.” “I shall miss you as well. Please return safely.” She closed her eyes as the man bent down and kissed her. He let her go and started to move away while still looking at her. Their hands were linked. As he slowly walked away, his hand left hers. When her hand no longer touched his, tears fell from her eyes. He smiled at her to not to lose faith. His smile was sad as he feared that he may never return back her, alive. Unknowingly to her, it was going to ever be the last she saw him as her love. She had no idea he would have been taken hostage and brainwashed to work for Queen Serenity’s mortal enemy, Queen Beryl. Venus blinked as several memories flooded her mind. Her eyes were still on the dying man. The drawing… It was the vision she had of him as a good man on the Moon. She could feel his physical strength leaving him. “We have to help him!” she blurted suddenly. She quickly rest Artemis into Mercury’s hands and rushed to the man. “Are you insane!?” Mars blurted. “He just tried to kill us!” “I've kept something from you all. I had asked Luna and Artemis to keep it quiet. When Malachite was at my home, I felt his pain for Zoisite. Somehow I managed to turn the situation around by being compassionate. That is what made him really leave, I think. He couldn't stand that I could feel his emotions.” She knelt down to him. "Why didn't you tell us?" Jupiter asked. “I had to be sure. He is from the Moon. But before it was destroyed he was a good man.” She looked to Sailor Moon. “Please. You could heal him with the Moon wand.” “How can you be so sure?” Sailor Moon asked, hesitant. “I just had a vision of him. We were in love and he was part of the Earth’s forces.” She then picked up the dropped paper and unfolded it, holding it out to them to see. “I drew this of him the night he held me hostage. I didn’t know what it was or why I drew it but now I remember.” Artemis weakly looked at the drawing. “Head Captain Knight Kunzite!” “Kunzite?!” the girls blurted. Malachite weakly opened his eyes. “Wh--?” Venus looked at him with sadness. “Try not to speak, Save the rest of your strength.” “Kunzite...” he breathed. “Is my real name... It was forbidden to use our real names.” “It’s true then...” Mercury breathed. Tears brimmed her eyes as Venus looked back to Sailor Moon. “Please Sailor Moon. We need to save him. He hasn’t much time.” With a short nod, Sailor Moon pulled her Moon wand back out. “Jupiter, you are the strongest. Can you pull his weapon out and I’ll heal him.” Seconds went by and Jupiter was in position to pull the weapon out. Venus stayed by Malachite, holding his hand. “Ready,” Jupiter said. She wasn’t sure if this was a good idea, but she trusted Venus with her life. Venus tightened her grip on the man’s hand while Jupiter grabbed the weapon and pulled. Malachite felt a huge surge of pain in his left side by his heart. The pain was so great that, he thought he was going to faint, but Venus held on to him. He was surprised at how warm her energy felt as some of it poured into him. The warmth of her energy was like walking out into the sunshine on a warm spring day. When Jupiter had the weapon out, she threw it against the wall, it then shattered and disappeared. Jupiter stepped back to the others and watched in silence as Venus cuddled Malachite against her. His wound was closing fast from her energy. The two cats shivered. “We need to get out of here,” Luna responded. Jupiter looked around before moving back over to Venus. “Venus, help me get him standing,” she requested. With a nod, Venus stood, without releasing the man and brought one of his arms around her shoulders. Jupiter did the same to the other side. “So now we’re going to help him?” Mars exclaimed in disbelief. Sailor Moon glanced between all her friends, somewhat confused but with a deep breath, she nodded. “Yes,” she answered. “He’s part of our past and was manipulated just like Darien.” “Sailor Mars,” Malachite said with difficulty. “I will not fight you. I don't even have the strength. Without your help, I will surely die. I can not go back.” “Fine,” Mars sighed in defeat. “But if you do anything I’ll fire your ass!” Malachite smirked. “Wouldn’t have it any other way.” "So what do we do now?" Sailor Moon asked. "Go home and rest. We have a big fight with Beryl soon," Venus answered. "What about you? What are you going to do?" Mercury asked. "I'm taking Malachite back to my place," Venus said. "Don't worry I'll be fine. By the time I get back home, the energy you gave Malachite will have worn off. Artemis, I think it would be better if you stayed with Sailor Moon. She can tend to your wounds." Artemis and Luna got off Malachite and were picked up by Mercury and Sailor Moon. With Malachite's arm wrapped around her shoulder, she stood up, taking Malachite with her, and started to leave. Sailor Moon was going to make a protest but Artemis stopped her. Artemis was now in the arms of Mercury. "Usagi, she'll be fine. There's something I know that she doesn't." "What is that?" Jupiter asked. "She already told you that he is from the Moon. Well, what she is doing is actually out of love." "Artemis you're not making any sense," Jupiter said. "Malachite and Mina were lovers on the Moon," Artemis said. Everyone gasped. "She may remember her life with him but she doesn't realize how much she loved him. I figure she will by tomorrow. Let's get out here." With the girls exhausted from being transported and fighting Malachite and the said man still healing from his fatal wound, they slowly made their way back through the caves. The girls had to take turns in holding the man up, preventing him from falling. It took the gang little over an hour, including some quick directions from the now former Dark Kingdom member to get back faster. They didn’t stop until reaching Sailor Venus’ home and helped the man inside to rest him on the couch. “You sure you will be alright with him?” Sailor Moon asked as she held Luna. Mars, holding Artemis, looked annoyed but kept quiet. It was decided Artemis would get medical attention with her. First Sailor Moon would have to go with her to the temple. “I will be fine,” Venus answered as she detransformed in front of them. Since Malachite knew who she was, there was no need to keep it secret. “I trust her,” Artemis replied. “Let’s just get going,” Luna requested. “We all need our rest. We have a big battle ahead of us.” Reluctantly, the girls left Mina’s leaving the young girl with the former Dark Kingdom general. Once they were gone, Mina went to the kitchen to get two glasses of water. When she returned, she found man was now laying on the sofa, eyes closed. For a quick moment, she thought he had fallen asleep. “You don’t have to worry about me,” he replied, eyes remaining closed. “Queen Beryl will now think I’m dead.” She walked over, taking a seat near the sofa. “I’m not worried,” she answered. “I’m more worried how long it will take you to heal.” “I will heal,” he answered. “It just may take me a few days.” “You do need your rest. Here’s some water for you.” She set the water down on the coffee table, before turning away and heading to her room to change for bed. Moments later she returned to the living room to find the glass of water was gone and the man was asleep. He looked very peaceful. An idea came to mind and she pulled the coffee table, then pulled the chair closer. Going to the closet she pulled out a couple blankets. She draped one over him before taking a seat on the chair and curling up. - It was well into morning when the guest on the sofa stirred. As his eyes opened, he glanced around to find what happened the night before was not a dream. He had really betrayed the Dark Kingdom and Sailor Moon saved his life. Well actually more Sailor Venus. Sitting up, he looked to see a blanket around him. He turned to see Mina sleeping nearby in that small chair, curled up. With a small smile, he stood and made his way towards the bathroom. As made his way back to the living room, he looked at Mina once more, and then carefully shook her awake. As her eyes opened, Malachite was staring at her. “Are you alright?” she asked. “A little better,” he answered. “Why did you bring me here?” “Why did you take my drawing?” “Well, I guess one question deserves another,” he took a seat on the sofa as she stood to pull the kinks out of her back and then sat down again. “For the past three weeks, I've been searching my past. The morning, I took your drawing, I found a painting in the exact pose.” Even though he was still weak, his voice was almost back to normal. “There's a painting of you?” “Yes. Now time for you to answer my question.” “I’m assuming you never told Queen Beryl of my true identity. And she you said she will think you’re dead, so this is the safest place to be. Here you can regain your strength and not have to worry about getting twenty questions from the others. My father is out of town.” “Mars doesn’t seem to want to help,” he snorted. “Can you blame her? You tried to kill our guardians. I don’t have all my memories but I do remember you weren’t always evil. Therefore you are not in control of your actions. “Bold to assume that.” “What do you mean?” “I suppose you remember the last time we saw each other, well when you came back, I remembered my past before the Dark Kingdom. You are right. I was a good man once. I am from the Moon and you and I were close.” “Close? You mean like...friendshipclose.” He smirked, seeing she did have a dense side to her. He carefully slid to the edge of the sofa. “Closer,” he said sensually. He grasped her hand. “Extremely close.” Her heart sped up as her cheeks turned a small rosy color. She tried to pull her hand away from him but he kept a close grasp on it. “Were we married?” she breathed. His brows lifted. “No, but we were intimate and was your betrothed.” Her blush brightened as she turned her head away. “That is why I kept saying weird things and dreaming about you,” Mina mumbled to herself. Malachite lightly chuckled. “Well now you know.” At first Mina didn’t know what to do. A moment later, she managed to shake her hand free and jumped off the chair. She needed to get some air. It was one thing to remember him, it was totally another to know they were lovers. Before she got too far, her arm was snagged and she was pulled back against a hard chest. She looked up to his face, nervous. His warm breath blew onto her face. He grasped both sides of her as he leaned forward, until their lips touched. The act was quick and surprised her, heart hammering. This was, after all, her first kiss. But it felt so right and so familiar. After a moment, her eyes closed as she responded back, hands sliding up to wrap around his neck. One hand left her face and wrapped around her waist, bringing her closer. This kiss was tender and sweet. The longer they kissed the more she could remember the sensations. The kiss lasted longer than they both thought. Never once did he push the limits. But when they separated, they were silent. They stared at each other for a few minutes until the noise of Mina’s stomach growled. He chuckled and allowed her to do what she then needed. Two days later, everyone had healed from their battle with Malachite. Said man was still a guest in Mina’s home. The other Sailors were a bit cautious on the idea of a former enemy staying there but they didn’t argue the matter. At that time, the girls had decided it was high time to take the battle to Queen Beryl, once leaving the cats at Mina’s home, the girls transported to the Arctic using Sailor teleport. The battle was brutal but in the end Sailor Moon was victorious but at a heavy cost. Everyone she fought for was dead. Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and even her Prince. She wound up making a wish on the silver crystal during her battle which then resurrected them all with no memories. The morning after Queen Beryl was defeated, Mina woke, remembered nothing of the previous night. In fact she remembered nothing of her adventures as Sailor Venus. She sat up and stretched then got out of bed. Since it was Sunday, there was no school, so it was a day to relax. She walked over to her dresser and took out her clothes. Just before heading to the bathroom for the necessities, she took a quick glance at her floor length mirror. While staring at herself in the mirror, she noticed something on her arm. With a closer look, bruises around her shoulders like she was wrapped around a rope or something. She touched at the bruises and found that they did not hurt. But the worse part of it was that she couldn’t remember how she got the bruises. Deciding that staring at herself wasn’t going to get any answers, she quickly went to the bathroom and dressed then went down for breakfast. She was going to find out why the bruises were there. Upon entering the kitchen, a strange man stood in front of the window above the sink. In his hand was a glass of juice. He smiled to her. “Good Morning,” he greeted. “You did it. You saved the world and freed me.” An audible gasp escaped her lips. “Who...who are you?” He frowned a moment. “Minako, it’s me Malachite, formally known as Kunzite.” “Mala...” she began before a strong dizzy spell swam around her head. “Mina!” Unable to stop herself, Mina began to fall forward, but strong arms stopped her from falling. She looked up to see who saved her but her vision was blurred. As several images flashed through her mind, her hands gripped the sides of the man’s arms. The images were of when she met the man who was standing in her kitchen, images of fighting, and of friends. When the images faded. She took a gasping breath. The images she saw were not from pictures she seen but were memories. She was Sailor Venus, the fifth scout to join the Sailor Scouts, who fought in England as Sailor V. “What happened?” she breathed, still clenching his arms. “You all defeated Queen Beryl,” he answered, concern evident in his voice. “Must have lost your memories. I’m assuming looking at me brought back those memories.” “Yes...yes, it did,” she answered as her fingers unclenched and she then stood up. “When I woke, I didn’t remember anything. But hearing your name, brought it all back. We fought the Doom and Gloom Girls and one wrapped a powerful vine like rope around me.” “The Doom and Gloom Girls? They are the most powerful youma in the Dark Kingdom.” “You mean were. You just said we defeated Queen Beryl.” He smiled. “Yes. I’m finally free.” She smiled a moment and then frowned. “What do I do now?” Malachite blinked at her question. “Live life like a normal person would.” “It’s kind of little hard to do that when you remember being a Sailor Senshi and you have feelings for a man who just recently was your enemy who was trying to kill me. Besides, if it happened to me, the others probably have no memories either.” He brought a hand up to cup the side of her cheek. “At least you have me to help you through this transition.” She chuckled as she stared into his eyes. “Yes,” she breathed as he leaned towards her. Her own hands reached up to grasp his silver hair. The mystery of the one in the drawing she drew had been solved. Malachite was once her beloved on the Moon known as Kunzite. As their lips brushed one another, she gave a soft moan as her hands reached behind his neck and pulled him closer. His arms were around her waist quickly, pulling her up off her feet as the two continued to kiss. Unlike their first kiss, this kiss was quick to deepen and be full of passion. Like before, however, they never went beyond boundaries. The breakfast was forgotten, leaving only two people enjoying their warmth and memories. Soon enough the broke their kiss and reality came back to them. Mina knew that there was no way she was going to lose him this time. She knew she didn’t have all her memories from their time on the Moon but she did remember him....
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