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"Addiction"


A Sailor Moon fanfic by Phillip Masters A Part of the "Facets of the Same Crystal" series.


(Ye ol' Standard Disclaimer(TM))


Inspired by something said in "Sailor Moon Universe" by Jendra.



Makoto was no help at all. My legs were shaking so hard, I was sure I would collapse at any moment. However, she took no pity on me. I thought, in retrospect, that maybe I should have approached her in a different way. Maybe I should have said things a little different. Always the regret. Not worth dwelling on on what might have been, I try to tell myself. Unfortunately, in this state, I can barely hear myself think, an what I think is rarely cognitive.


Artemis couldn't help either, though he was sympathetic to my cause. I could see it in his eye's how it hurt him to see me in such agony. While he was unable to assist, he was good for a pick-me-up. Artemis has a way of making me feel better, no matter what the circumstance.


Rei was just lighting a fire when I came upon her with my plea. She just didn't have what I needed. It frustrated me so much I yelled at her. I now regret my actions, as I will never forget the look of hurt mixed with sadness I saw in her gaze. Something she said, gruffly, as I walked out the door stuck in my mind. Something I had been pushing aside, denying, the entire time. I knew it was true.


So, here I am now. Looking at the person who is the only one that can help me. Who can give me what I truly desire more than anything else. I think of what I'm about to do. I have come to her so many times before this. Every time, it's like Hell, but worth the promise of Heaven. As I feel the sweat begin to bead on my forehead, I realize I must do what is necessary. What will get me what I most desperately crave. More than life, more than love, more than truth. The most absolute factor in my life.


"Usagi?" My voice surprises me. Usually, at this point I can't speak vary well. My words become mumbled and incoherent. This time, however, it sounds crystal clear. It is as if my mind and body have given up trying to coherse me. They don't have to, they have won. And I have lost. "Yes?" The sound reverberates through my head. My eye's almost blink as they stare into the blue one's before them.


However, I stay rock solid. "Usagi, I need it." This time my voice cracks a bit. Though it doesn't concern me, I do take note of it. I'm sure I'll want to reflect on it later. After I've gotten what I want I always reflect, and try to justify. The mind has a way of substantiating addictions such as this. When all that matters is the substance, and all else is moot.


I smile slightly as understanding washes over Usagi's face. She knows, she alone knows my suffering. Well, maybe Artemis, but he doesn't count. I've done it with him before, and it is good for a thrill. Yet, Usagi can't, and she still seems to feel my pain and my craving. No human can truly comprehend, but somehow, she does.


"Okay, Luna." It's a very simple response. Very basic, but it has an astounding affect on me. I do something I only do on very few occasions. I purr. It stems from an instinctual joy, mixed with an advanced mental addiction. The small bag is set before me. Allready I can feel it's effects. Though, I don't know if they are from the substance itself, or the anticipation of it. I don't really care. I slowly scratch the burlap sack, my nose poised for the inhale. I can feel the itch as the stuff permeates my nasal cavities. Moments later, the world disappears. I am alone. There is only my mind, the heavens, and my tail. My beautiful tail. No one appreciates it, not even Artemis. How it twists so elegantly, and has that certain sheen the rest of my hair seems to lack. A very beautiful tail. Beautiful.



Usagi looked down at her guardian, writhing on the floor in ecstasy. Then, she looked over at the small packet of catnip next to Luna. She smiled. After all, she liked making others happy.