(Haruka's POV)
That day began just like any other day for me. The smell of ocean breeze tickled my nose as I began to awaken. My eyes open to see the back of Michiru's head, her sea blue hair looked like waves against my arms. I had a tight grip on her, holding her close to me, feeling her breathe calmly, her heartbeat soft and steady against my hand. Her skin felt like silk against my chin; I couldn't keep help but to press my chapped lips against her bare pale shoulder. She gave a soft moan as I pulled away, she turned to face me with a small smile against those sweet lips of hers. Once her eyes fluttered opened, I gently placed a gentle kiss against her lips.
"Good morning, Michiru." I said after I pulled away.
"Good morning, Haruka." She replied, placing a hand against my cheek, "Time for some breakfast?"
I gave her a small nod, knowing exactly what she was going to make.
"Very well." She began sitting up stretching, putting on one of my white button up shirts over her white nightgown, "Could you wake up Setsuna and Hotaru?"
"It will be my pleasure." I answered, getting up myself, putting on my black tank top before heading to the door to open it for her, "Mi'lady."
"What a gentlewoman, thank you." Michiru said, planting a kiss against my cheek.
I grinned, following after her. She headed straight for the kitchen, while I headed to Setsuna's room to get her up. I opened the door to find her bathroom light on.
"Setsuna?" I ask.
"I'm awake, I'll be out in a few minutes." She answered back.
"Alright." I say, closing the door again before I head to Hotaru's room.
I heard weeping coming from the other side of the door. I became concerned, I opened the door, and walked in. I slowly made my way towards the bed, I sat down at the side looking at Hotaru, tears falling down those pale cheeks.
"What's the matter, Hotaru?" I ask, calmly, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder.
She looked up at me with those sad purple eyes, she sat up, and wrapped her arms around me. I felt her tears soaking my tank top. But, I really didn't care. I held her close to me, trying to calm her down.
"Tell me things are going to be alright." She muttered.
I blinked a few times, knowing that something was wrong.
"Care to talk about it?" I asked.
"Promise me that things will be okay, Haruka-papa." She said, still crying into my chest.
I really wanted to know why she was acting this way. What caused these tears to form in her eyes? Is she sensing something that I can't? Many question swarmed into my mind and I couldn't answer them.
"It's gonna be okay, Hotaru." I pause, "I won't let anything hurt my family."
Setsuna came into the room after hearing us talk for three minutes.
"I'll stay wit her, Haruka, you should go see if Michiru needs any help." She said.
I looked right up at her and gave a small shrug. Setsuna was going to handle this, she knew how to get through to Hotaru; something I need to learn. We switched spots, she sat down and began comforting Hotaru, while I headed down the hall towards the kitchen; smelling bacon as it was cooking. I stopped in the middle of the hallway as an image came into my head. It was someone and they escaped from somewhere; but the freaky part was that they were an exact replica of me. I shook the image out of my head, thinking that it was nothing. I looked over to see Michiru making batter for some pancakes. I walk over towards her, wrapping my arms around her waist, leaning my chin against her shoulder, and closing my eyes.
"Are you alright, Haruka?" She asked.
I wanted to say something, to tell her that I was doing alright. Then that image came to my mind again. It began to bother me. I gave a small shrug, not sure how I was feeling anymore.
"I guess I'm alright." I answered, biting my lower lip.
Michiru turned and noticed the look on my face.
"What's wrong, Haruka?" She asked, concernedly.
"I really don't know." I answer, "This image keeps popping up in my mind and it won't stop."
"What are you seeing?"
I sigh, letting go of Michiru before standing up straight. I looked at my hands, blinking a few times.
"I really don't know how to explain it." I reply, "I can see it in my head, but I can't express it."
"I see." She said, right as she went to check the fridge for something, "Looks like we're out of maple syrup for Hotaru."
"I can run to the store to get some." I offered.
"Want me to come with you?" Michiru asked flirtatiously, her sea blue eyes looking into my dark blue eyes.
"I should be fine." I said with a slight chuckle, "What could go wrong?"
She closed the fridge door and gave a small nod. I walk up to her, placing a hand against her cheek.
"It's gonna be okay, Michiru." I began, "I'll be back in 15 minutes."
"Alright." She paused, placing a hand on top of mine, "Be safe."
I smiled and gently left a kiss on her lips, before pulling away and heading out to grab my helmet for my motorcycle. When I started up my motorcycle, something deep inside me told me to stop what I was doing and head inside; but I didn't listen to it and went on my way to the store, not knowing what awaited for me.
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At the store's parking lot, I parked the motorcycle and took off my helmet. I could feel someone was watching me from a distance. I thought nothing of it and made my way towards the doors until I felt hands pushing me down to my knees.
"What the hell?!" I yell, "Let go!"
"Inmate 9017, has finally been caught." One of the men said.
"Inmate?" I became confused, "What are you talking about?"
"This will be the last time you ever escape!" He screamed.
I felt their hands put something on me. I noticed that it was a straight jacket.
"You're making a mistake!" I call, "I'm not the inmate you're looking for!"
They lift me up off the ground, I was still struggling to make sure they had a hard time getting me inside the back of their black van. But, it was hard to do in the straight jacket.
"That's what they all say, prepare the syringe!" He ordered.
I shook my head and looked over at the security camera.
"I'm not your man! My name is Haruka . . ." I began right as I felt something sticking into my neck, "Tenno . . ."
After that, my world went black. The last thing I remember saying was Michiru's name.
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(Michiru's POV)
I sat at the table, looking at the clock. It was 8:25, passed the 15 minutes Haruka said she would come back. My heart ached a little, I felt tears running down my cheeks; I didn't understand why. I was worried and had a feeling that something horrible happened to Haruka. I heard Setsuna and Hotaru's footsteps come towards the kitchen. I quickly whipped my tears away. But, Setsuna had already noticed them. She turned to look at the television that was playing in the background.
"Haruka's not back yet?" She asked.
"She said she would be back ten minutes ago." She began, "I'm worried that something happened, Setsuna."
"Where did Haruka-papa go anyway?" Asked Hotaru.
I turned to answer when I heard the news interrupt what was playing.
"We interrupt for breaking news that has just come through our broadcast center." The anchorman began, "The escaped inmate has been caught and taken into custody. We have the surveillance footage for you."
I turn my head to face the television as the footage began to play. Surprisingly, it was all in color and it was playing the sound. I got off my chair and cautiously walked towards the television.
"You're making a mistake!" A familiar voice rang, "I'm not the inmate you're looking for!"
Hotaru came up right next to me, placing a hand into mine. I didn't want to know who this person was; except I needed to know who it was. Setsuna sat down and watched the tv.
"I'm not your man! My name is Haruka . . . Tenno."
My eyes were wide open, tears fell down my cheeks. I didn't want to believe this. She couldn't be gone, not this easily at least. I got up and grabbed her jacket feeling something inside the pocket. I pulled out Haruka's transformation wand.
"Haruka, you idiot . . ." I mumble.
"She didn't mean to leave it, Michiru." Setsuna began, "We'll find her."