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---Okay, I had lengthen the first chapter on the demand of some others so I would suggest you check out the tidbit I added so you can understand this chapter.---
A Shock in Time
...Present...
Setsuna POV
It was not a youma that stared back at me I knew it, but what it was exactly I did not know for certain. As soon as I took a step closer to get a look it disappeared and with it gone the other scouts resumed a normal pace attack.
Makoto looked surprised that I did not answer her right away but shrugged her shoulders and walked towards the others to check their condition.
I walked up to her from behind and whispered gently, "I have need to go to the time gate, and I will be back with answers."
She nodded slowly and said, "Be careful love." And in a flash of light I was gone to seek out the answers from the God of time.
Makoto POV
One thing I've learned through two years of being with Sets is that everything will be answered in time. I trust in our love and I know she would never hold any secrets from me. This mysterious woman had vanished as soon as Sets tried to take a closer look and that threw me off guard. I was looking for an attack by this new enemy and yet it seemed no one was harmed physically.
As I checked the others to just be absolutely sure everything is okay I felt the presence of Sets approaching me from behind. She said she needed to go to the gates. At any other time I would be okay with it. But now there is an enemy that is running loose and we have no idea what it wants from the people on this planet.
No, it's not okay for you to go to gates where I cannot protect you from whatever this thing is, I thought. And yet at the same time I thought this I said, "Be careful love."
As if she could feel my discomfort at Sets leaving for the gates, Sailor moon placed her hand lightly on my shoulder. This simple act of kindness did so much for my low spirits and restless thoughts as the others and I headed towards the shrine.
And there we settled inside of the temple as everyone tried to recount the details to piece together what exactly happened a whole ago. With a loud thud to the wall, I turn to see Haruka letting steam off onto the helpless wall.
"I hate not knowing what we are facing but one thing for certain I do know. Whatever it is we must be ready to take it down no matter the costs", she said. The ever loving Michiru stayed closely to Haruka's side to make sure she did nothing reckless with her temper already lit.
Sounding as calm and serene as any sea Michi asked, "Ami-chan did you pick up anything with your computer that may help us?"
"Well from the traces I've picked up for the short time the woman was there it would seem that she is not from this time period. Her pattern is so unusual and it made it very difficult or should I say nearly impossible to pinpoint her orgin. I do know however the obvious signs of her powers are associated with time. But to what extent her powers are I cannot answer fully." the blue haired genius answered with a sigh.
I think it was a shock for everyone that Ami did not have a full answer to what happened a while ago. She is practically the brain power for us and if she can not figure it out I only wonder how much can Setsuna find out.
Worriedly I slide away from the group to stand in front of the window to contemplate the events of today. It would seem as a sailor soldier I am destine to not have a moment of peace at any time. Just moments ago I was holding the woman I would love forever and protect with my life in my arms.
Sensing the uneasiness creeping inside of me, Usagi approached me from the side and stared at the view I was not watching.
A heavy sigh escapes her lips. "Mamo-chan and I were just about to eat dinner. And I was just about to dig into a nice juicy steak smothered with gravy. And as soon as I had the fork to my mouth the communicator went off." A tear slid down her cheek. "And then I had to leave it all so suddenly. The steak and I were both crying, we didn't have time to bask in the love I knew would've taken off as soon as it would enter my mouth."
I turned to my side and watched her break down into tears. She was serious. After an attack of the giggles emerged from me I was overwhelmed with a fit of laughter. Only our princess would think of food at a time of preparation to face a new enemy.
Out of nowhere Rei sneaks up behind Usagi and pulls her back to the group by the hair. "Enough of your food love affair meatball head, Mako-chan has enough to worry about with Sets-chan gone to the gates." she muttered.
"Meatballs?? Where, What, When ??? Let me at them, I'll take them down with one swallow! It's all moon power." a look of serious concentration etched across the future princess face. Everyone in the room burst into laughter and the tension lifted off the room.
I took the hint from our starved princess to go into the kitchen to cook some dinner. Here in my cooking sanctuary I am allowed to be as creative as I wish and as quiet as I like to search through my thoughts. "Sets please take care of my half", I whispered.
...Flashback of the Silver Millenium...
The longer I stay away from you the more I think of death. For at this very moment oxygen slowly leaks out of my body as I am hung by the thread of time. It gets harder to breathe as each passing moment leads to a future that does not have our love in it. Your silent cries have rocked me to sleep at night as memories of your gentle smile tortures me in the daylight. I am just a walking vessel filled with emptiness because the person who completes me no longer thinks I love her enough.
Tell me what is enough? I close my eyes ever so gently and in a moment I am transported back to us lying in bed together. The most peaceful look grace your features as you sleep with not a care in the world. With my eyes I trace your features for future memory, obviously not knowing I would need it so soon afterwards. And then I brush my lips across yours and pull back to see a small smile tease the corners of your lips. Was we not enough then? My eyes snapped back open to face the hell I've created by pushing you away from me.
Gods. I asked for an angel and I was sent a savior. She saved me from never knowing what it felt like to love a person deeply. I went back in time to give Mona Lisa your smile. Who would ever know that so many people would marvel at it down the line, I thought. How do I explain the physical agony I am going through at the moment?
With a clench of my jaw and a set grip on the time staff I travel back to a few hours ago when I gave you back the heart you've helped to beat into existence.
...Present...
Makoto POV
I watch as everyone eats the meal I prepared in silence as I continue to contemplate what happened earlier in the park. It's been hours since Sets went to the gate and I have not heard a word from her yet.
"Wherever your mind is at Mako-chan, come back." Michi smiled and continued, "I'm pretty sure Sets is okay and she would not want you to be worrying yourself sick over nothing." And with that said she raised from her seat to squeeze my hand gently then went to stand beside Haruka at the window.
Normally I would have taken the advice given by Michiru but something inside of me would not allow it. I can not help but feel that I've seen this woman before. But that is impossible because someone that resembles Setsuna so much I would rather remember. It felt like a moment of déjà vu. I have seen her before and felt the same uneasiness that accompanied her presence near me.
Ringing. Communicators are going off again to alert us of another attack this time near the hospital location. Everyone at the shrine transformed and headed to the area of attack in order to face this enemy.
We raced to outside of the hosptial and everything was quiet as if no attack had happened. At the cue of Sailor Moon we resumed our regular clothing and made our way inside of the hosptial. Normal. Everything is okay.
Maybe Setsuna came here to check the disturbance as well, I thought. I approached the front desk and asked the receptionist if Doctor Meiou Setsuna was in her office.
The hospital employee checked her computer and then looked up at me to respond, "I'm sorry Miss but there is no file of a Doctor Meiou Setsuna in our database."
"What?! Check again. Her office is on the 3rd floor in room 301. " I answered. From the waves of confusion and shock that was emitting from me, the other scouts grouped around the desk to listen in on the conversation.
"No Miss there is no one by that name but if you wish we could go to the room just in case the computer database has not yet been updated." As receptionist spoke she rose from her chair and headed towards the elevator.
It has to be a mistake, right? My thoughts were scrambled and no sunnyside up emotions were able to quell the dread that was rising in my chest. As we walked down the 3rd floor halls I couldn't help but look around to make sure everything else was in place. Sure enough, everything was in place and as we approached the office door my mouth dropped in utter shock.
(To Be Continued...)
Okay I admit it, I am a hopeless romantic. And this is my very first fanfic so I am trying my best to keep everything in balance with the rest. (Blushes profusely) I think of the love scenes in the future and I am sure some heads will be turned by it. I've taken all your comments into serious consideration and I will try to do right by them. Lokiador and dc-4me thanks for the comments
Special Thanks goes to: Auraluna7, Amnesia Nymph, Angeldellanotte, and Lyra14260 (These are writers I love to read from and I'm glad to receive feedback by them)
What's coming up next? What is going on with Sets at the gates.. What happened at the hospital..,maybe... And of course the break up.