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Sailor Mars Ficlet
Word count: 541 Words.
Fandom: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (Anime/Manga verse)
Rating: Gee~ I think anyone can read this. ♥
Character/Genre: Hino Rei/Sailor Mars centric. Character study?
Hino Rei wasn't an easy one to please. She'd frown at or ignore you if what you said didn't please her. If what you did say pleased her, you would see a smile grudgingly make it's way unto her face, illuminating it with passion and approval. If, however, what you said not only pleased her, but also embarrassed her, you could be certain that she'd pull the good old "I'm mad" act. When Rei acts mad, she's glad, and taunting you, trying to say "I'm glad but won't admit it till you make me."
It was hard for a lot of people to understand this.
In fact, her father was first in line not to.
He would always stare at her, wondering why she would act that way, remembering just how much like her mother she was, remembering the days her mother would drive him crazy.
As a result, he was always afraid to make the first step. To attempt to bridge the gap. He was also too proud to admit this to his daughter, and his daughter was too proud to attempt to change things herself. Both blamed the other. Both were just as stubborn.
...And they both hated and loved each other for it.
Tsukino Usagi, however, had caught on to Rei's habit.
Whether this was through careful analysis or just by being herself, no one could tell. It had confused Rei at first, that someone actually seemed to understand the hidden message and react appropriately.
She could put it down to Usagi's clueless nature all she wanted, it wouldn't change the facts.
Hino Rei had a true friend in Tsukino Usagi. Yes, vapid, immature and lazy Usagi, who would always be there when Rei really needed her support.
And through Tsukino Usagi, she had found other good friends too.
Mizuno Ami, the quiet and understanding figure, who to some would appear meek, but to Rei was infused with a calculated calmness she envied and admired.
Kino Makoto, the boisterous yet caring tomboy of the group: don't be fooled, she's as caring and protective as an elder sibling behind that rough exterior.
Aino Minako, the beautiful leader, who somehow managed to combine elegance and fun. Rei soon found that she was someone she could look up to, someone who would give back as much as she got, and turn it into a game.
There were others too, some more eccentric than others. Chiba Mamoru, Usagi's darling and trustworthy boyfriend. Luna, the talking cat. Artemis, another talking cat, who was less bossy then his female consort, thank goodness. There was also Chibi-Usagi, with her snarky come backs and charming Tenoh Haruka, with mysterious Kaioh Michiru... And many more...
Thanks to all of them, Rei no longer had to hold back on her embarrassment, hide her fake anger so as not to be set aside as some freak. She could be herself, and she loved them all for that.
So it was no wonder that hurting Usagi not only displeased her, but thoroughly annoyed her. She wouldn't ignore you then. She'd show you what the true meaning of anger and pain was.
The Youma would wish they never had to see Rei's fury ever again.
She was very happy to oblige. ♥
Fandom: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (Anime/Manga verse)
Rating: Gee~ I think anyone can read this. ♥
Character/Genre: Hino Rei/Sailor Mars centric. Character study?
Hino Rei wasn't an easy one to please. She'd frown at or ignore you if what you said didn't please her. If what you did say pleased her, you would see a smile grudgingly make it's way unto her face, illuminating it with passion and approval. If, however, what you said not only pleased her, but also embarrassed her, you could be certain that she'd pull the good old "I'm mad" act. When Rei acts mad, she's glad, and taunting you, trying to say "I'm glad but won't admit it till you make me."
It was hard for a lot of people to understand this.
In fact, her father was first in line not to.
He would always stare at her, wondering why she would act that way, remembering just how much like her mother she was, remembering the days her mother would drive him crazy.
As a result, he was always afraid to make the first step. To attempt to bridge the gap. He was also too proud to admit this to his daughter, and his daughter was too proud to attempt to change things herself. Both blamed the other. Both were just as stubborn.
...And they both hated and loved each other for it.
Tsukino Usagi, however, had caught on to Rei's habit.
Whether this was through careful analysis or just by being herself, no one could tell. It had confused Rei at first, that someone actually seemed to understand the hidden message and react appropriately.
She could put it down to Usagi's clueless nature all she wanted, it wouldn't change the facts.
Hino Rei had a true friend in Tsukino Usagi. Yes, vapid, immature and lazy Usagi, who would always be there when Rei really needed her support.
And through Tsukino Usagi, she had found other good friends too.
Mizuno Ami, the quiet and understanding figure, who to some would appear meek, but to Rei was infused with a calculated calmness she envied and admired.
Kino Makoto, the boisterous yet caring tomboy of the group: don't be fooled, she's as caring and protective as an elder sibling behind that rough exterior.
Aino Minako, the beautiful leader, who somehow managed to combine elegance and fun. Rei soon found that she was someone she could look up to, someone who would give back as much as she got, and turn it into a game.
There were others too, some more eccentric than others. Chiba Mamoru, Usagi's darling and trustworthy boyfriend. Luna, the talking cat. Artemis, another talking cat, who was less bossy then his female consort, thank goodness. There was also Chibi-Usagi, with her snarky come backs and charming Tenoh Haruka, with mysterious Kaioh Michiru... And many more...
Thanks to all of them, Rei no longer had to hold back on her embarrassment, hide her fake anger so as not to be set aside as some freak. She could be herself, and she loved them all for that.
So it was no wonder that hurting Usagi not only displeased her, but thoroughly annoyed her. She wouldn't ignore you then. She'd show you what the true meaning of anger and pain was.
The Youma would wish they never had to see Rei's fury ever again.
She was very happy to oblige. ♥
FIN.
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I really enjoy how you describe her relationships with the other characters, and what she thinks of them, especially Usagi. One thing I definitely love about anime Rei is her friendshpi with Usagi.
I noticed you skip from past tense to present tense here and there, but somehow, in the style of this fic, it seems to work. ^^
BTW, though, isn't "Meioh" Setsuna's last name? XD; I thought Michiru's was "Kaioh."
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Thank you muchly! *Edits like an editing fiend*
And oooh, it's the pretty Gin icon! *___*Haha, I have trouble differentiating Anime!Rei from Manga!Rei. Only notable difference I remember is that Anime!Rei actually dates guys. ^^;
Then again, I'm still trying to pin the Sailor Moon characters down when writing them, so this was fun to write.
(And I have no clue why, but whenever I seem to wish to write contemplative SM fic, Rei pops out at me. Go Mars?)
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Another difference is that manga Rei doesn't immaturely argue with Usagi all the time, though she still does make blunt remarks. Manga Rei is more like someone I can relate to, I think. ^^
Sometimes certain characters are easier to write than others, and insist on coming out. XD **has now gotten so very fond of the character Zack Fair from FF7 that she best likes the era before the main events of the game happen.**
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Strangest thing is, I always considered Mercury to be my favourite character, go figure. ^__^;Is nice when one can play with time lines. I believe SM has a similar thing with Silver Millenium/Manga TimeLine/Crystal Tokyo and so on? ^___^
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I love Venus's England story! I think I'll watch that episode later today, if it's still on Youtube.
**nodnod.** FF7 doesn't have such drastically far apart timelines, but it's the same basic idea! ^^
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Have posted another Gin & Akai doodle (http://pics.livejournal.com/dagronrat/pic/000df573/g49) over at
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And the hair.no subject
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And heh, remember that ficswap with Harry Potter? Writing him was driving me insane. I so can't relate to the character without turning him into a ball of emo if I'm not careful. /end rant
But yeah, is nice when one can actually write the character ^^;
*hug*
& Im writing gibberish me go sleeepees now.
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I remember how emo Harry was in book 5. I still haven't read 6. XD; Harry seems like he would be a hard character to write for without making him angsty.
**hugs.** Yay sleep!
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*_* Why yes these are envious eyes at the mention of uncut Sailor Moon DVDs! I only got my anime!Sailor Moon fix thanks to Youtube! Thank goodness for the french not-too-clobbered manga~!
But yes, by all means, DO rewatch. ♥
How can anyone assume she isn't that complex? XcD
:hugs: Thankees! ^___^
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We do get to see him in PGSM (live action) though! :cD There are even quite a few episodes centred around his relationship with his daughter, just as there is one with Ami and her mother. (And it is love!)
♥
And yes, I like playing around with Rei's relationship with her dad. Have a plunny/fic/WIP for a PGSM fic centred around Rei and Ami's relationships with their dads. :c3
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Also it lets me play with a PGSM-like Michiru. ♥ So all good.
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Very tricky indeed. ^^