Two Lonely People
Chapter four
By: John deGraffenreid
Greetings once again ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to chapter four of Two Lonely People. I know that the last chapter was short, I hope I can correct that with this chapter. I don't know how long this end up being but I hope you all like the story thus far. Once again I don't own any of the Sailor Moon characters so please don't sue me.
Author's Notes: I thought I would put a little message here for everyone who's been reading this story and wondering just what it's all about. At its core this story is about loneliness. Loneliness is not a fun thing to feel. Believe me I know. I've known what it's like to feel lonely since I was seven. I felt that way for a very long time. I don't feel it much anymore but I hate for anyone to feel like they have no friends. Lets all try and be kind to each other, maybe between us we can eliminate loneliness all together.
As the day moved on Minako and Makoto spent their time shopping and talking of things past. As they walked through the mall Minako looked over at her friend and secret love and thought to herself how much happier Makoto would be if she only knew that someone really did love her for who she was. That the terrible loneliness that threatened to consume her didn't have to. She thought for a moment then looked at her friend again.
"Hey Makoto-chan I have an idea."
"What's that Minako-chan?"
"Well you shared some of your favorite movies with me last night and I thought I would return the favor. I know something about you that the others don't so you'll get to find out something about me tonight. How does that sound?" Makoto looked over at her friend and smiled warmly.
"Sounds like a plan to my Minako-chan; it's a date then." Chuckling she then turned back to task at hand and began shopping in earnest. Minako was blushing at this point but that fact seemed to go unnoticed by Makoto. The rest of the day seemed to fly by as Minako reveled in being so close to Makoto. They shared laughs at some of the hideous clothing that sells at brand name stores. As the day was turning to evening they went back to Makoto's car and drove a short ways before Makoto spoke up.
"So what's this surprise you have for me Minako-chan?"
"You'll see Makoto-chan, can you drop me off at my place and then meet me at the new Karaoke place at the corner of Takeuchi drive?"
"Sure, sounds like a plan to me." With that Makoto dropped her friend off at her home and drove back to her own apartment to get ready for that night. As she busied herself she couldn't help but wonder at why she suddenly felt so nervous about going to a simple Karaoke place with Minako. It couldn't be that maybe it was because she had seen through the act could it? She thought. I've been pretending for so long so I wouldn't lose my friends, she couldn't have figured out why all my relationships fail could it? She busied herself finishing getting ready so she wouldn't think about it so much. After an hour or so she was finally satisfied with what she was wearing and decided that it was time to leave. One last check in the mirror, forest-green slacks, black button up shirt, forest green blazer and tie, yup this looks good she decided as she headed out her door to the Bunny on the Moon Karaoke Palace. She laughed when she saw the name, wondering what Usagi would think about it. Shaking her head she walked in and quickly found Minako. When they saw each other Makoto was stunned at what she saw. Minako was dressed in an elegant, but not formal, golden dress that accentuated her sapphire blue eyes. Gone was her typical bow, letting her sun-blonde hair flow freely down her back. She didn't even know her jaw was open until Minako spoke up.
"You can close you mouth now Makoto-chan you're drooling, though its nice to know at least someone is affected that way by how I look." She giggled at this and led Makoto to their table where they had a good look at the people there. On couple in particular seemed to be genuinely happy. They were two women on with long, lavender hair that flowed freely except for the two odongoes that were styled into it, her companion was another stunningly beautiful girl with fiery red hair styled into a ponytail. Neither was as beautiful as Minako though she thought, not bothering to argue with her heart for once. Truth be told she always had a thing for Minako but ever since the incident at her first Junior High school she had never acted on her feelings, after all it was just to painful. Besides it was obvious that Minako was straight what with all the boyfriends she had. 'You mean like all of your former boyfriends' her heart asked. Ignoring it the two friends talked and patiently waited their turn to sing. They laughed as a group of three, a young black haired boy and two women tried to be civil but the two women falling to insults quite frequently. Laughing, Makoto leaned forward and asked Minako if the feuding women reminded her of anyone they knew. With a light laugh Minako acknowledged this and soon their turn to sing came up. As they approached the microphones Makoto belatedly wondered what song Minako had chosen for them to sing, as it was obvious she had chosen something before she got there. The music started, as what sounded like a motorcycle being revved was the first thing she heard followed by a piano and electric guitar. Leaning over Minako whispered to her.
"Let me sing first I'll signal you when you're part comes up." Smiling Makoto nodded her agreement. Minako's voice filled the small building as she began to sing, all the while staring intently at Makoto.
"And I would do anything for love, I'd run right into Hell and back I would do anything for love, I'd never lie to you and that's a fact.
(At this point Minako places her hand on Makoto's cheek and continues to sing)
But I'll never forget the way you feel right now-Oh no-no way-I would do Anything for love, but I won't do that, anything for love, I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love, but I won't do that
Some days it don't come easy, some days it don't come hard, some days it don't come at all and these are the days that never end.
Some nights you're breathing fire, some nights you're carved in ice
Some nights you're like nothing I've ever seen before or will again.
Maybe I'm crazy, but its crazy and its true, I know you can save me no one else can save me now but you.
As long as the planets are turning, as long as the stars are burning, as long as your dreams are coming true-you better believe it
That I would do anything for love, and I'll be there until the final act-I would do anything for love-and I'll take a vow and seal the pact
But I'll never forgive myself if we don't go all the way-tonight-I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love but I won't do that
I would do anything for love, anything you've been dreaming of but I just won't do that
Some days I pray for silence, some days I pray for soul, some days I just pray to the God of sex and drums and rock and roll!
Some nights I lose the feeling and some night I lose control, some nights I just lose it all when I watch you dance and the thunder rolls
Maybe I'm lonely, and that's all I'm qualified to be, there's just one and only, the one and only promise I can keep
As long as the wheels are turning, as long as the fires are burning, as long as your prayers are coming true-you better believe it
That I would do anything for love! And you know its true and that's a fact, I would do anything for love! And there'll never be no turning back
But I'll never do it better than I do it with you, so long, so long-I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love, but I won't do that
I would do anything for love, anything you've been dreaming of, I would do anything for love but I won't do that
But I'll never stop dreaming of you every night of my life-no way-
I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love but I won't do that
At this point Makoto was tearing up and at Minako's signal she began to sing her part.
Makoto: Will you raise me up? Will you help me down? Will you help me get out of this God forsaken town? Will you make it all a little less cold?
Minako: I can do that! I can do that!
Makoto: Will you hold me sacred? Will you hold me tight? Will you colorize my life I'm so sick of black and white? Can you make it all a little less old?
Minako: I can do that! I can do that!
Taking Minako's hand Makoto puts more emotion into her singing.
Makoto: Will you make me some magic with your own two hands? Can you build an emerald city with these grains of sand? Can you give me something I can take home?
Minako: I can do that! I can do that!
Makoto: Will you cater to every fantasy I got? Will you hose me down with holy water if I get to hot? Will you take me to places I've never known?
Minako: I can do that! I can do that!
Everyone in the place is listening to the two women pour their hearts into the song, even the two women who were fighting at the beginning are on the verge of tears as they listen.
Makoto: After a while you'll forget everything. It was a brief interlude, and a midsummer night's fling, and you'll see that its time to move on.
Minako: I won't do that! I won't do that!
Makoto is openly crying now as she finishes her part of the song, looking deeply into Minako's loving eyes
Makoto: I know the territory, I've been around. It'll all turn to dust and we'll all fall down, sooner or later you'll be screwing around.
Taking Makoto by the shoulders
Minako: I won't do that! I won't do that!
Minako: Anything for love, I would do anything for love, I would do anything for love, but I won't do that.
As the two women finished singing they embraced each other, not minding the thunderous applause as two lonely people finally found in each other the love they so desperately longed for.
Author's notes: The song Anything for Love was written by Jim Steinman and I in no way own it so please don't sue me. Well there it is, the finale of Two Lonely People. Will there be a sequal? I don't know yet. Maybe yes, maybe no, it depends on the other stories I'll be writing soon. I hope you all liked it. Drop me a line sometime and let me know ok? I love getting emails from you guys.