Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ A Boat Ride ❯ A Boat Ride ( One-Shot )

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Hi, I'm back for another story in the year 2001! This is rated G,
and it's about Mina and Kunzite, and it was inspired by an art
drawing of the couple by Banana Jelly. Look for her drawings in the
fan art section of the website of Generals Love.

When you see this *, that will be the art picture that I am
describing in the story.

Naoko Takeuchi owns Sailor Moon, I don't! And this story is for
entertainment, so have fun reading!
Also, check out my other fanfics at A Sailor Moon Romance, Generals
Love, and Lovers That Never Were!
First fanfic: Time Spent, Time Shared (Rated SR- sexual romance- for
18 or older!
Second fanfic: The First Time Ever... (Rated G)

This is dedicated to Banana Jelly and her art work on GL! ^_^

Please e-mail me at sailordkc@hotmail.com for comments!


A BOAT RIDE
By Sailor DKC


Mina was running down the street with Artemis, behind her. "Hurry
up!" she yelled. "The scouts and generals need us!"
"It would be better if you transform," panted the white feline
guardian.
"I'm doing it right now," Mina said as she pulled out her wand.
"Venus Crystal Power!"

When they both arrived at the scene, the scouts and generals were
fighting a couple of youmas. Jupiter and Mercury jumped out of the
way when one youma threw sharp darts that exploded on impact.
Zoicite then blasted a flurry of pink rose petals in front of the
youma's face, temporarily distracting it. Nephlite then butted its
head with his sword, knocking it down.

Venus saw Jedite and Mars pinned down at their shoulders by the other
youma. As they struggled to free themselves, the youma prepared to
stab them with its scorpion tail.
"Venus...Love and Beauty Shock!"
Orange-gold hearts slammed into the youma's chest, and it fell off of
Jedite and Mars and landed on its back. Suddenly, with incredible
speed, it jumped back on its feet and dashed toward Venus. Grabbing
her by the arms, the youma slammed her against a brick wall. It
lifted its tail and shot straight at her...

"Boomerang ...Slash!"
A flash of boomerang light sliced off the youma's tail. As it
screamed in pain, Kunzite lept in and swept Venus away in his arms,
away from the creature. Both youmas struggle to continue fighting
when a barrage of red roses halted their movements.
"Now, Sailor Moon!" cried Tuxedo Mask. Eternal Sailor Moon nodded
and raise her wand.
"Starlight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!"
Screaming in defeat, the youmas were moondusted.

"Great work, everyone!" Luna said, running up to Sailor Moon. As
everyone gathered around, Kunzite realized he was still holding Venus
in his arms. Blushing, he set her down, saying, " Uh, I'm a...I'm glad
you're not hurt..." and walked toward the group.
Placing her hands on her hips, Venus let out an exasperated sigh.
'That's it?' she thought. 'Oh, that man!' Then she walked toward the
group.

Later after everyone has transformed into their civilian selves, the
girls met at Raye's temple on Cherry Hill, and the guys went to
Darien's place.

"Hey, Keith (Kunzite)!" Neil (Nephlite) said. "What's the deal with
you and Mina?
"What are you talking about?" Keith asked. Darien came in with some
cans of soda and tossed one to each guy sitting on the sofa or a
chair. Then he sat down on the sofa with Neil and Keith and opened
a can. "Yeah, it looks like you two are very distant from each
other."
"Ever since our reunion with the girls, we thought each of our
relationships is going great," said Jared (Jedite) as he took a swig
from the can.
"But lately," Zander (Zoicite) added, "You and Mina seem to be
straining."
It was quiet for a moment, then Keith stood and went to the balcony
window. "Look, you're great friends and I thank you for being
concern over Mina and me, but I'll handle it."
Everyone looked at one another. Then Darien got up and walked over
to Keith. Placing a hand on his friend's shoulder, Darien said,
"Well, we're here, if you need us. But you better handle it soon, or
something will happen that you will regret."
Keith had a vision of Mina, slowly disappearing from his life. 'He's
right,' he thought. 'I better talk to her.'

The girls were having tea and cookies. "What's wrong with me?" asked
a dejected Mina.
"Nothing!" Raye said, a stern look on her face. "It's just your dumb
boyfriend acting this way. Hmph!" She set her teacup down firmly on
the table.
"But every time we are together, I feel like we're growing further
apart!" She stared into the cup, staring at her reflection in the
dusky brown liquid.
"Well, maybe it's just a phase. Some couples go through that," Lita
suggested, putting an extra spoon of sugar in her cup.
"Yeah," mumbled Serena, her mouth full of cookies. "I wenth throo
dat wit Darien oneth!" She swallowed and spoke more clearly. "He
ignored me for a whole hour, but he was so lovey-dovey later!" She
giggled, delightfully.
Everyone sported sweat drops, looking at Serena.
"Well, Mina, have you talked to him?" Amy asked, sipping her tea.
"After all, talking is the best way."
"Not yet, " Mina sighed. "I'm going to try-" The phone rang and Raye
answered it.
"Mina, it's for you. It's Keith!"
Mina rushed to the phone, conversed for a quiet while, hung up, and
returned with a big smile on her face. "I'm going on a tour boat
ride with him tomorrow! I'll talk to him them."

THE NEXT DAY...

The wind whipped through Mina's pale blonde hair as a shimmering
curtain of gold. A lump formed in Keith's throat as he watched her,
leaning against the guardrail of the boat, looking at the sites of
Tokyo.

* As he came near her, the wind died down, and most of Mina's hair
draped across his right shoulder. Sensing him near her, Mina leaned a
little to her left to get closer to him. He then placed his forehead
against her left side of her forehead and rubbed affectionately. *

Quietly, they stood like that for a while, until Mina whispered,
"Keith?"
"Hmm?"
"Did I do something wrong?" She turned to look up in his gray eyes.
"What do you mean?" Frowning, he gazed into her deep blues.
"Well, it seems we're drifting apart. There are times when you are
so caring and tender with me, but there are times when you seem so
uncertain and withdrawn. I just want to know if I caused anything."

Gripping her shoulders, he turned her to face him. "No, Mina, no!
It's not you. That's not it at all!"
Taking a deep breath, he turned and leaned back against the rail. "I
just don't know what you see in me."
"Huh?"
"I know before we were reunited that you had huge crushes on lots of
guys. Alan from England, your old soccer friend, that married day
care teacher, those two Amazon guys you tried to date at the same
time, and the Star Lights! They are all great guys to be with- uh,
with the exception of the married teacher and the Amazon guys."
"Keith, please! That was a long time ago, and Lita and I didn't know
the teacher was married."
"Well, the point I'm trying to make is, even though I'm a publisher,
I feel like I remind you of Beryl's head general clone, Malachite. I
keep thinking that I bring up bad memories of him every time you're
with me."
"Oh!"

There was silence for a while. Both are looking down on the floor.
Then Mina gently took Keith's hand and lifted up to her chin level.
"If you were the evil Malachite, would you entrap my friends in a
dome?"
"No."
"Would you use every little device or plan to try and steal the
Silver Imperium Crystal?"
"No."
"Lastly, would you lead an attack on the Moon Kingdom with Beryl?"
"No."
Mina and Keith then looked up and stared at each other for awhile.
Kissing his hand gently, she murmured softly, "There is no bad
memories when I'm with you. The man I love saved me from that youma
yesterday. Malachite would never do that. Also, you were Kunzite,
head Earth general of Prince Darien, and you stood by his side, never
to betray him. And, finally, you are Keith who loves me for who I am,
not because I'm just Sailor Venus." She rubbed gently her cheek
against his knuckles.

Keith groaned and pulled her into his arms, hugging her close. "I'm
so sorry, Mina. I've acted so foolishly in our last few dates. How
you put up with me is amazing."
She pulled away a bit to look at his face. "Well, I think you're the
one who's amazing. After all, my friends say I'm loud, obnoxious,
and over enthusiastic! How you put up with me is-"
She didn't finish as he bent his head and crushed his lips on hers.
The boat horn sounded, but neither of them heard it. All the while,
Keith ran his hands through her hair, feeling the softness, and Mina
caressed his shoulders, gripping gently. When the boat horn stopped
blaring, they slowly ended their kiss and gazed into each other's
eyes.

"I love you, Keith," Mina whispered. The wind swept through again,
sending their long hairs into shimmering waves.
"And I love you, Mina," Keith whispered back. The scene pans away
from them as the boat continues its tour through the waters of Tokyo.


THE END

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